SUMNER – Road Commissioner Jim Keach told selectmen Tuesday night that improving the intersection of Hadley Road and Route 219 would cost about $3,000.

Resident Glendon Hadley had asked selectmen at their last meeting to fix the intersection, which he called “a death trap.”

Selectman Mark Silber said, “The time to respond is not when someone gets killed.”

The board agreed with him that “$3,000 is not too much to make it safe,” and asked Keach to add the intersection to his work list. Repairs will involve breaking up the paved ramp onto Route 219 and filling with gravel.

Keach reported that Arthur Allen Road, which adjoins with Hadley Road, also has a dangerous intersection resulting from recent state work on Route 219. Work on Arthur Allen Road, though, would interfere with a driveway near the intersection.

Keach has also received a complaint about a dangerous intersection on Lower Sumner Hill Road. Work is not planned on either intersection at this time.

Town Clerk Susan Runes suggested that, as members of the Maine Municipal Association, selectmen should voice their opinions on upcoming tax referenda.

The board agreed it supports a decrease in property taxes and an increase in sales tax. Selectmen asked secretary Cynthia Norton to send a letter to MMA in support of its tax plan, which was voted down as issue 1A last November.

Selectmen have also received a letter from MMA asking what the impact on the town would be if the Palesky proposal passes. Runes reported that the town would face a 21 percent decrease in its tax commitment.

“We can live with it,” she said, “we’re just going to end up dramatically changing what we can offer.”

Selectmen are reminding residents that applications for the town’s scholarship are due April 30. Residents of any age may apply for the scholarship, which may be used for college, adult education or other personal enrichment programs. Applications are available on the town’s Web site, www.sumnermaine.us, or at the Town Office.