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Selectmen split on 9‑1‑1 readdressing plan; approve changing four addresses but decline wider renumbering
Summary
After 9‑1‑1 recommended readdressing 44 addresses on Doris Corner Road to accommodate a new subdivision and future development, selectmen debated resident inconvenience versus emergency response benefits. An initial motion to adopt all 44 changes failed; the board later voted 2–1 to change four properties now and delay wider renumbering.
Selectmen debated a 9‑1‑1 recommendation to readdress 44 properties on Doris Corner Road after the assessor and emergency dispatch cited address sequencing problems that complicate deliveries and emergency response.
Assessor staff and 9‑1‑1 argued for a comprehensive renumbering to establish an orderly address grid that would accommodate the new subdivision and future development. Several selectmen acknowledged the short‑term inconvenience to residents (driver’s‑license, billing and other administrative changes) but emphasized public‑safety benefits and ease of future addressing.
An initial motion to direct the assessor to proceed with all 44 readdressing changes failed to achieve unanimity and the board left that motion to die. Later in the meeting selectmen approved a narrower motion to change only four properties now; the roll call on that narrower motion was 2–1 (Kyle and Brian in favor; Smith opposed). The board directed the assessor and 9‑1‑1 to proceed with the four changes and to return with any additional recommended steps.
Selectmen and residents were advised that 9‑1‑1 can locate most cellphone callers, but that consistent street numbering reduces response delays for some address types and avoids long‑term confusion as subdivisions are added.
