Dresden Select Board approves prior minutes and warrants; reviews trailer sale, Jewett Station repair quote and Veterans Memorial progress

The Dresden Select Board on Feb. 24 approved the Feb. 10 minutes and signed accounts payable and payroll warrants, authorized the sealed-bid sale of a surplus utility trailer and heard updates on town facilities and committees.

The board voted to approve the minutes after a motion by Select Board member Keith Allen and a second by Chair Lisa Hewitt. Chair Hewitt also moved to approve the warrants; First Select Jeff Bickford seconded and the motion carried.

Town Administrator Nicole Rogers told the board she purchased replacement transfer-station tokens — reporting that some tokens are being lost or damaged — and paid a training fee for the Planning Board chair from the administration training account. Rogers also presented a home-occupation business renewal that the board approved.

The board approved putting a utility trailer up for public inspection at the transfer station and selling it by sealed bids with an asking price of $500 OBO (motion by Keith Allen; second by Jeff Bickford). TA Rogers said the trailer will be posted for sealed bids and made available for public viewing at the transfer station.

On procurement and contracts, Chair Lisa Hewitt said she wants to review the revaluation RFP and make any award contingent on town approval. Rogers reported limited responsiveness from a vendor (Coastline) regarding proposed heating-fuel contracts; an offer from Main Street Fuel for propane at $1.99 per gallon for up to 4,200 gallons was noted, but Rogers recommended keeping the current supplier for the coming heating season while she continues to seek more information.

The Veterans Memorial Committee reported progress: Steve Hewitt said the main monument stone has been ordered and is expected by late summer, and the committee will continue fundraising and work on landscaping and walkways; it plans a community supper on March 28 to support those efforts.

On town facilities, Chair Hewitt summarized a list of repairs needed for Jewett Station to satisfy MAA insurance requirements. A quote presented to the board totaled $4,800 — about $1,500 for materials and $3,300 for labor — covering new posts, railings and decking. Paul Marseglia will inspect the chimney and the board agreed it will seek resident input before deciding whether the town should take ownership from the Fire Association or leave it under the Association’s control.

Transfer-station attendant Ernie reported he inspected the compactor and found no issues after opening the sides for inspection, noted a rink light has been installed, and asked that an air conditioner be considered in next year’s budget. A thermostat replacement in the new building’s heat pump was completed and covered under warranty. The board also discussed a Woolwich culvert replacement that could reroute traffic to Indian Road; TA Rogers will post the proposed route at the Town Office.

Roads foreman Allan Moeller said spring is approaching and that he will follow up with the state representative about a possible courtesy sign regarding Jake brakes on Cedar Grove Road. Board members noted that regulating Jake brakes would require an ordinance and that the town would be responsible for purchasing and maintaining any signage.

The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.; the minutes were recorded as approved March 6, 2026, and signed March 24, 2026.