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Town reports gym water heater replacement, vandalized scout cabin and cleanup; benches praised in public comment
Summary
Town maintenance reported a rusted gym water heater was replaced, a scout cabin was vandalized and closed for repairs and camera installation, cleanup of town facilities is underway and residents praised new benches while asking for more fiscal detail on agendas.
Town maintenance and the Town Manager reported several facilities and maintenance developments at the May 4 Winter Harbor Selectmen meeting. Town staff said the gym’s water heater was replaced after rusting and leaking and that a dumpster has been delivered to support cleaning of the garage, gym and fire house.
The minutes record that the scout cabin was broken into and vandalized; doors were secured and staff are working to restore electricity so that cameras can be installed for security. Fire trucks have pump testing scheduled for Saturday, according to the facilities update.
Town Manager Sara J. Liscomb also provided operational updates: a potential buyer for the marina may turn ownership over to the Town if a sale proceeds, and the Town Report is complete except for the cover and will be available at the June 9 election. The Town Office will be closed Friday, May 8 and will open late Wednesday, May 13, the minutes say.
During public comment, Selectman R. Littlefield praised recently installed benches as “great and inviting” and asked whether the large amount of taxes still due is normal. Selectman S. Fortin asked, “Can we get the check amounts put on the agenda,” requesting more transparency in future agenda materials. The minutes record those comments but do not show further discussion or answers to the tax question in this meeting.
What happens next: staff will continue cleanup and security work at town buildings and follow up on restoring power and installing cameras at the scout cabin; the marina status will be updated if and when a buyer formalizes plans.
