Selectmen agree to solicit three bids for waterline work at Charlie's Barn

Road Agent Russ Pearl and selectmen described site work needed to reroute or extend a waterline at Charlie's Barn and asked staff to solicit three contractor bids.

Members inspected the site and discussed whether to route piping through the barn's large sliding door or to run it from a heated room with valves and heat tape to protect the line from freezing. Selectmen asked staff to post a request for three bids, require contractors to visit the site and note that a permit will be required for any work in a municipal building.

Why it matters: The work affects town building function and seasonal water access for events and operations at the barn; proper winterization is necessary to prevent freeze damage.

The board did not schedule a vote to award work at the meeting; members asked staff to post the bid and return with contractor proposals for review.

Ending: Staff will prepare and post bid documents and contact local contractors; the board said timing could be this fall or next spring depending on contractor availability and the town's schedule.

There was no recorded appropriation or award vote at the meeting.