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Town manager updates board on 100 Acre Wood appraisal, ordinances, Fairbanks Road compliance and LAAD reconciliation
Summary
Town Manager Shannon told the Select Board on Nov. 4 that the 100 Acre Wood appraisal is pending updated zoning and shoreland information, several ordinances remain in draft form online, and code enforcement has identified multiple violations on Fairbanks Road including a failed septic system.
Town Manager Shannon updated the Select Board on a cluster of operational and compliance items on Nov. 4.
Appraisal and 100 Acre Wood: Staff reported the town’s appraiser is still working on an appraisal tied to the 100 Acre Wood property and requested updated zoning overlay and shoreland rules to finish. The manager said she expects the appraisal soon and that once received the town will have a clearer sense of any money the town must raise related to that property.
Website and ordinances: Shannon said the treasurer’s ordinance and a zoning ordinance are available on the town website; some documents remain in draft and need finalization and signatures. The board discussed whether to remove the parks ordinance from the General Code compilation; staff clarified that police‑power ordinances (such as parks) could be maintained on the town website outside the code, and the board agreed to proceed with revisions and to submit changes to town meeting for approval.
Fairbanks Road compliance: The manager reported code enforcement work on Fairbanks Road, listing violations including a failed septic system that requires replacement under state subsurface wastewater rules, multiple non‑registered/non‑inspected vehicles that may involve DMV remediation, a driveway/addressing issue, and complaints about burning and animal excrement. Staff said they are scheduling inspections and working with the state fire marshal where appropriate.
LAAD Center reconciliation and town finances: The LAAD Center board and town reconciliations are nearly balanced; the manager said the current balance on the town books was $43,006.47 as of Oct. 30 and that outstanding variances were minimal. The manager said she will continue to work with the appraiser and bring updates when available.
Roads & events: The manager noted three recently paved roads (Greentree Road, Bessey Road and Strickland Ferry Road), said the Wayne Presents algal bloom forum remains scheduled for Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. and reminded the public of the town office closure for Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
