Rumford selectpersons set dangerous‑building hearing for 240 Pine Street on Aug. 26

The Town of Rumford Board of Selectpersons voted unanimously at an emergency meeting Aug. 12 to set a dangerous‑building hearing for the property at 240 Pine Street for Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m.

Selectperson Brennick moved to set the hearing, and Selectperson DiConzo seconded; the board recorded a 5-0 vote in favor. The action was taken pursuant to 17 M.R.S. § 2851 et seq., the statute the minutes cite for dangerous-building procedures.

The meeting minutes identify the session as an emergency meeting held at the Rumford Falls Auditorium. The minutes do not record further details about the condition of the building, owners, or specific remedies under consideration; the board’s recorded action was limited to formally setting the hearing date and time. Town Manager George O'Keefe’s name appears on the minutes for approval processes.

Under the cited statute, a scheduled dangerous‑building hearing gives the municipality an opportunity to present findings and consider orders (including repair, demolition, or securing measures) before any final action. The minutes do not state whether staff presented an inspection report or whether property owners were present.

The hearing is set to occur at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 26; the board’s next documented action on Aug. 12 was to adjourn after setting the hearing.