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Selectmen to advertise public hearing on donated 'Welcome to Alton' sign; board to accept maintenance funds if raised
Summary
Residents led by Ruth raised funds to build a granite 'Welcome to Alton' sign. Town staff said state law requires a public hearing before the board may accept the donation; staff also said the town may accept any excess money into a maintenance escrow earmarked for the sign.
Resident Ruth told the board she raised thousands of dollars quickly to fund a new 'Welcome to Alton' sign and asked the board to accept the donation. Town staff said engineering and construction costs had already been expended for sign materials and post installation and that state law requires the board to hold a public hearing before…
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