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Board to pursue outreach after finding 83 buildings lack visible 911 numbers
Summary
The selectboard reviewed a list from Bob Briggs showing 83 buildings without displayed 911 numbers; members discussed outreach options ranging from letters, posting lists (with or without names), or door‑to‑door contact and asked staff to prepare names and publicity options.
Chair (S5) reported the town received a list from Bob Briggs showing that 83 buildings in town do not have their 911 numbers displayed. "There's 83 buildings that do not have their 911 numbers displayed," the chair said, and the board discussed outreach options to improve emergency response and address visibility.
Members debated using postage and letters versus lower‑cost options such as posting a notice at the recycling center, a town bulletin board, or asking the fire department to assist. One member suggested pairing the notice with information about the required 4‑inch reflective numerals and publicizing that letters would be sent before enforcement. The board asked staff to prepare a list with names for board members to review and to consider posting a redacted list publicly to prompt voluntary compliance before issuing fines.
No enforcement action was taken at the meeting. The board discussed the potential for a small fine or donation model tied to the fire department for noncompliance but did not adopt a policy; staff will provide the names and options at a future meeting.
