Commissioners approve airport masterplan update and lock replacement, question rising costs

Mar 17, 2026

The board authorized up to $200,000 for an airport masterplan (county share $5,000) and approved a contract to install a new lock system; Chair Keim said she is concerned the airport's costs do not benefit the entire county because of its location.

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The commissioners authorized Airport Supervisor Tony Carter to update the airport masterplan with a contract not to exceed $200,000, with Oxford County contributing $5,000 toward the work. Carter said a market analysis will be included in the masterplan. The board also authorized contracting to install a new lock system at the airport and authorized Carter to issue an RFQ for paving projects in the Unorganized Territory.

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