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Roxbury selectmen appoint town officers, approve three-year revaluation contract and sign $138,575.42 warrant
Summary
At their March 24 meeting, the Roxbury Board of Selectmen filled multiple town positions, voted to contract for a three-year property revaluation with RCS Assessment Services and signed a warrant for $138,575.42. Most appointments passed unanimously; the Fire Chief appointment passed 2-1.
Chair Timothy Derouche and the Roxbury Board of Selectmen met on March 24, 2026, at the Town Office and took a series of administrative actions, including appointments to key town roles, approval of a three-year revaluation contract and signing a $138,575.42 warrant for town obligations.
The board approved a slate of appointments. Selectman Ray Hodsdon moved to approve the March 10 minutes and other routine items; appointments recorded by motion and vote included: Rob Stevens as Tax Assessor (motion by Timothy Derouche, second by Ray Hodsdon, vote 3-0); Angela Shepard to the Planning Board for three years (motion by Timothy Derouche, second by Matthew Patneaude, vote 3-0); Richard Coulombe as Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector (motions by Matthew Patneaude, seconds recorded, votes 3-0); Cynthia Souriolle as Animal Control Officer (motion by Timothy Derouche, vote 3-0); Eric Giroux as Assistant Fire Chief and EMA Officer (motions and votes 3-0); Matthew Patneaude as E-911 Officer (motion by Timothy Derouche, vote 3-0); Renee Hodsdon as Cemetery Committee member (motion by Timothy Derouche, vote 3-0); and Eric Knapp as the NORSWB representative (motion by Ray Hodsdon, vote 3-0). The board moved to appoint Ray Carver as Fire Chief (motion by Timothy Derouche, second by Ray Hodsdon); that motion passed 2-1 (minutes do not record individual roll-call votes).
The board voted unanimously (3-0) to sign a three-year contract with RCS Assessment Services Municipal Consulting Group of Maine to perform the town revaluation and produce updated town maps. That contract authorizes the firm to conduct the revaluation work for the next three years and was approved after the board reviewed the draft contract.
By motion, the board signed and approved the municipal warrant in the amount of $138,575.42; the motion passed 3-0.
Why it matters: Filling key administrative roles and completing a revaluation contract ensures continuity of town operations and sets the groundwork for updated property assessments that can affect tax calculations. The warrant reflects the town’s near-term obligations and cash flow requirements.
Votes at a glance: - Tax Assessor (Rob Stevens): approved 3-0. - Planning Board member (Angela Shepard, 3-year term): approved 3-0. - Code Enforcement Officer & Plumbing Inspector (Richard Coulombe): approved 3-0. - Animal Control Officer (Cynthia Souriolle): approved 3-0. - Fire Chief (Ray Carver): approved 2-1 (individual votes not specified in minutes). - Assistant Fire Chief & EMA Officer (Eric Giroux): approved 3-0. - E-911 Officer (Matthew Patneaude): approved 3-0. - Cemetery Committee member (Renee Hodsdon): approved 3-0. - NORSWB Representative (Eric Knapp): approved 3-0. - Revaluation contract (RCS Assessment Services; three-year): approved 3-0. - Warrant signing: $138,575.42 approved 3-0.
The board also handled routine administrative items including vendor purchase limits for non-office purchases ($250), fixed-asset tracking, notarization of a food truck electricity easement document, and scheduling for upcoming workshops and meetings. The session included an executive session pursuant to 1 M.R.S. §405(6)(A) to discuss a personnel matter; the board returned to open session and then adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Next steps: The board posted several upcoming meetings and workshops, including a Planning Board meeting on March 26 and the next Selectmen’s meeting on April 14, 2026.
