BETHEL — Tom Shepherd from Le Mu Eats came before the Selectman of Bethel on Monday, October 5 to discuss the town approving the type and capacity grease interceptor for the restaurant. Le Mu Eats will be moving into the previous Di Cocoa building in the upcoming days. He said this grease interceptor was necessary, describing it as cost-effective.

A grease interceptor is located between kitchen drain lines and sanitary sewer lines. Grease interceptors capture the FOG (fats, oils and grease) that enters sink drains from food service activities such as food preparation, dishwashing and cleaning.

Jeff Warden, the new Waste Water Treatment Plant operator, said he agreed that the hydromechanical grease interceptor was useful and productive; however, he did mention it was hard to maintain. A woman from Illinois offered to help everyone learn how to properly clean the machines, as she and her husband do it every day with their restaurant. Per Ordinance, the Selectmen approved the type and capacity grease interceptor – high capacity hydromechanical vs. gravity fed – which is within the Board’s purview. However, the proprietors of Le Mu Eats will be required to purchase this equipment.

Bob Harkins, athletic director at Gould Academy, asked the board if they could close off Elm Street, from just below High Street and Summer Street, so that Gould Academy could host its Nordic Ski Event, which would draw in 200-300 families. He said Gould would be happy to do the closing and have people at the site the entire time. Select Woman Lori T. Swain approved.

The absentee ballot was issued today. There are only three referendum questions on the ballot.