Date:  March 17, 2008
Time:  7:00 PM
Place:  Town Office
Present: Selectmen Richard Rockwood, Daniel Donovan, III and William Condra and Recording Secretary Peggy Arn

1) Selectman Donovan administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Selectman William Condra and welcomed him to the Board.

2) Bob Lorette from the elderly housing on Howard Street informed the Board that there is again a loud noise coming from Label Art.  The Selectmen told him that they would look into his complaint but that Label Art had installed a noise barrier last year and they were not aware of anything changing.

3) Purchase order for the Highway and Police Departments were submitted for signatures but Selectman Rockwood stated that he wanted to see the bids and discuss the purchases before he signed them.  The Board agreed and the purchase orders will be reviewed with the Department Supervisors next week.

4) Ms. Arn asked the Board if they would consider approval of changing Internet service from TDS to Comcast cable.  It would allow for much faster access.  It would cost $20 more a month.  The Board approved the request for one year.

5) The issue of a backup system other than tapes was discussed.  There was a decision made to not purchase a system at this time.

6) Discussion ensued as to finding a new Welfare Officer and the Board recommended that an ad be placed to recruit candidates.

7) Stanley Schultz and Charlie McGettigan attended the meeting.  They stated that they had questions on the balance sheet and Treasurer’s report.  Chairman Rockwood stated that he plans to meet with the accountant and review these reports and he will met with them after he does.  Mr. Schultz informed the Board of projects that the sewer department is planning for the coming year.

8)  The issue of what committees the Board members will attend was discussed and agreed upon as follows:

Planning Board  William Condra
Budget Committee Richard Rockwood
Recycling    Daniel Donovan
Ambulance  Daniel Donovan
Heritage   Richard Rockwood
MACC Base   Daniel Donovan

9) The bills and payroll for the week ending March 15, 2008 were reviewed and approved.

10) Correspondence and informational material was reviewed.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion at 8:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Peggy Arn, Recording Secretary