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Newry selectmen update roads, recruit Comprehensive Plan volunteers and remind residents about licenses
Summary
At the Jan. 7 meeting the Selectmen heard road-maintenance updates from Joelle Corey, received a report that the town received a $250,546 BETE payment, were told state minimum wage rose to $14.65, and were reminded that dog licenses and tax installments are due; Brooks Morton and Amy Henley volunteered for the Comprehensive Plan committee.
Town Administrator Loretta Powers told the Selectmen on Jan. 7 that the town received a BETE payment of $250,546 and has paid a building‑code violation fine. Powers said hazard‑mitigation work is on hold pending additional information and that the town paid its share for the Town of Bethel Transfer Station site plan and is arranging a meeting on that matter.
Deputy Clerk Amy R. Henley reminded residents that dog licenses are due by the end of January to avoid a $25 late fee and that an up‑to‑date rabies vaccination is required by the State of Maine; Henley noted license fees of $6 or $11 and publicized an upcoming PetVet clinic in Rumford. She also said tax installment payments are beginning to arrive, with the next installment due March 31, 2025.
Code Enforcement/LPI/Deputy Road Commissioner Joelle Corey reported that recent road repairs are wearing well and that the drain on Simmonds Bridge is functioning as designed; Corey said there were no major issues over the holidays. On a scheduling matter, the board agreed the RFQ deadline for a Special Town Meeting item was too soon and asked Corey to consult the town engineer and a consultant experienced with river projects and report back.
Brooks Morton said he will serve on the Comprehensive Plan Committee and Deputy Clerk Amy R. Henley also volunteered; the Selectmen said they will solicit additional volunteers now that the holidays are over.
Administrator Powers also noted the state minimum wage increase to $14.65 (from $14.15), upcoming staff absences and required training sessions (office closure planned for Feb. 25 afternoon), and the town’s work on W‑2s/1099s, the budget, and the audit. The Selectmen scheduled their next meeting for Jan. 21, 2025.
Selectman Gary Wight moved to adjourn at 9:20 a.m.; Selectman Virgil Conkright seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
