RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday appointed new members to two town committees. Alice Smith was named to the Ordinance Committee, and Shelly Lowell was appointed to the Budget Committee. Both were approved unanimously for terms that expire June 30, 2014.

Nancy Bessey was present when the board voted unanimously to renew the liquor license for her establishment, Moose Alley. The complex provides bowling, billiards, a games arcade, and live entertainment, as well as food and drink.

Judy Morton of the Chamber of Commerce invited selectmen to a festive event on Sept. 15 to celebrate Rangeley’s inauguration as an official Appalachian Trail Community. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Haley Pond Park, the event will feature contests, demonstrations, refreshments, vendors, seminars and book signings, as well as visitors from the regional and national offices of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

Town Manager Tim Kane reported that the Transfer Station’s new trash compactor has come in at a quote of $33,103 from Atlantic Recycling Equipment of New Hampshire. The price include a municipal discount of $2,200, and freight costs to Rangeley of $1,250. Rick Godaire at the Transfer Station advises that installation is scheduled for mid-October. Kane said that a vast majority of communities in Maine deal with Atlantic Recycling, and are pleased with the results.

Kane also reported on a preconstruction meeting with Central Maine Power Co. and the Maine Department of Transportation to discuss reduction of construction costs on the Carry Road project. In addition to raising the road grades one foot and eliminating a portion of underdrain in one location, the suggestion is to change the pavement section from 4 inches to 3 inches. Selectman Pam White verified that the Rangeley standard is 3 inches, and Kane said the surface would hold up for a minimum of 10 years, and probably a lot longer.

Board Chairman Gary Shaeffer noted that a special town meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, and the main topic will be the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.

Kane added that draft copies of the plan have been printed to be distributed to the board and the public.

Kane reported that one fire engine is out of service with bad brakes, and the new squad truck is in Brunswick being serviced. A Fire Department training meeting is scheduled for Sept. 6.

Fire Chief Tim Pellerin said that a controlled burn of the property at 3 School St. could provide some necessary training.

Kane said that a wood stove at the School Street location has been stolen, and the police chief has been given the information.

The board voted to move into executive session to continue discussions of ongoing union contract proposals.