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Dresden board reviews town‑office renovation plans and considers larger residential solar permit fee
Summary
Selectboard members reviewed three estimates for town‑office renovations (lowest about $37,000) and discussed raising the residential solar permit fee from $25 to $250 to cover review and inspection costs; a formal quote was requested and the solar fee change remains under consideration.
At the May 19 meeting the Dresden Selectboard examined proposals to renovate the Town Office and discussed a proposed increase to the residential solar permit fee.
Town Administrator Nicole Rogers said three estimates were received for renovations intended to reconfigure the public counter, improve workspace functionality, relocate networking equipment downstairs, and create a private office suitable for General Assistance and confidential meetings. The lowest estimate discussed was approximately $37,000; Rogers asked for a formal written quote to confirm that figure.
Separately, the board discussed a proposed increase to the residential solar permit fee, from the current $25 to $250. According to the Code Enforcement Officer (as reported to the board), the present fee does not adequately cover administrative review and inspection costs. The transcript indicates the solar‑fee amendment language had been stricken earlier after clarification, and the board continued to examine appropriate fee levels.
Board members did not take immediate final action on the renovation funding or the solar fee increase at the meeting; follow up with a formal quote for the renovation and additional clarification on the permit fee are expected before a decision is made.
