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Select Board discusses potential donation of Fisher property, accepts homestead exemption and acknowledges citizen complaint
Summary
The Andover Select Board discussed a potential donation of the former Grover Orchards from the Fisher family for recreational use, voted to accept a late-filed homestead exemption application for David Gunn, and formally acknowledged a written complaint from Jane Andrews about Transfer Station staff.
The Andover Select Board discussed a potential donation of property from the Fisher family and addressed several administrative items at its April 7 meeting.
Chair Brian Mills reported the Fisher family will send a letter asking whether the town is interested in receiving the former Grover Orchards property (described as bog, fields and smaller trees) as a donation intended for recreational access and town ownership. The board agreed to continue discussion and invite relevant parties in a future meeting before taking formal action.
On administrative items, the board moved to accept David Gunn’s homestead exemption application for 2027 despite it having been submitted after the April 6 deadline. Board members discussed the timing: Mills presented the motion and Frederick Detheridge observed that the board normally cannot make exceptions for late filings; nonetheless, the motion carried.
The board also acknowledged a written complaint from resident Jane Andrews alleging rudeness by a Transfer Station attendant. Mills moved to acknowledge the complaint; board members discussed whether the complaint was a new or recurring issue and noted differing views on whether to provide a response. The minutes record the complaint was acknowledged but do not record a follow-up action or remedial step in response.
Board members additionally noted an upcoming Region 9 budget meeting on May 6 in Mexico at 6 p.m. and asked the secretary to post notices. The board referenced a forthcoming town article requesting MedCare funding in the amount of $35,256 and discussed a per-head figure of $48.75.
