Select Board discusses house-number assignment after building permit issued; options and resident concerns aired

At the meeting, several speakers debated how the town should assign a house number for a parcel where a building permit has been issued. The discussion focused on sequencing, alternatives for numbering, and minimizing inconvenience to nearby residents.

One participant argued there are “way more options for 73 than going the other way to 77,” and questioned why the town needed to act immediately when building plans might change. That commenter said there was no guarantee the permit-holder would build, and urged caution about imposing a numbering decision now.

Another speaker emphasized the town’s obligation under its existing policy, saying, “according to the policy, we have to assign a house number right now because the building permit has got issued.” That speaker framed the agenda item as a response to a building-permit requirement rather than a proactive change.

Participants also discussed the practical layout of house numbers, citing specific numbers under consideration (73, 75 and 77) and the presence of an active building permit for one lot. One speaker summarized the trade-offs: changing numbers now could create added duress for residents, while delaying could create administrative complications if a permit-holder later requests a number.

The transcript shows discussion and argument but records no formal motion or vote on the numbering. Town staff referenced the town policy as the reason the issue was before the board, but the policy name and citation were not specified in the recorded segment.

The exchange included practical clarifications and requests for sequencing alternatives; no change was recorded in the available transcript, and the board did not announce a formal decision in the captured segments.