Chairman O’Connor opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.; in attendance is Selectman Robert C. O'Connor – Chairman, Selectman John C. Brayshaw, and Selectman Edward F. Mical along with members of the public.

Minutes recorded by Mary Whalen.

Marianne Howlett, Tax Collector, met with the Board of Selectmen to present quotes for lien research, one quote was from Goulet Computer & Tax Lien Consultants, Inc. and the other from the Law Office of Lynne Rocheleau. Goulet Consultants carries Abstractor’s Errors & Omission Insurance to provide protection for errors that arise from abstracting and reporting. The Board would like more information about what the insurance coverage provides before making a final decision.

Continued Public Hearing – The Board of Selectmen was petitioned to consider an approval for a road upgrade, to a section of Cunningham Pond Road from a Class VI to a Class V road. Selectman Mical informed the Board that the engineered plans that were submitted by Mr. Eugene Moran were reviewed by Allan N. Brown, Director of Public Works. The Director of Public Works did recommend some changes to the travel surface recommending 18 feet instead of 20 feet with one foot of shoulder on each side of the road (similar to the preceding road); also the culvert was extended to 30 feet. Mr. Brown initialed the changes that were made on the drawing. Mr. Moran informed the Board via telephone call that he is receptive only to a deed restriction for no further sub-division on his property (Mr. Moran sought legal counsel advice pertaining to easements and deed restrictions). Selectman Mical commented to the Board that prior road upgrades were not contingent to restrictions on the property as part of the road upgrade. Discussion followed. On Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 8:30 a.m., the Board of Selectmen, along with the Public Works Director, will all discuss the road upgrade on site. The Public Hearing will be continued to March 18, 2003.

The Board of Selectmen further discussed Town Hall security. Selectman Mical has information that will be available on March 6, 2003 for the Board to review.

The Board of Selectmen approved a letter stating set fines for a property located at Map 11, Lot 58 that is not in compliance with an approved sewage disposal system by a licensed designer. A letter will be sent certified/return receipt.

The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Town Counsel’s advice pertaining to a request from the Indian Museum to be tax exempt. The property where the museum sits is leased property. This disqualifies the tax exemption.

The Board reviewed an agreement for payment in lieu of taxes for Elderly Housing.

The Board reviewed a request for payment of damages that occurred when the Highway Department was doing road side mowing. The site of the damage is located at Map 15, Lot 009. Discussion followed and will be continued on March 25, 2003.

The Board of Selectman approved an Elderly and Disabled Tax Deferral.

The Board of Selectmen asked for further clarification on a Town Hall rental for a Passover Service on April 19, 2003.

Aubuchon Hardware contacted the Selectmen’s Office with an offer to donate $1,000.00 of material and volunteer labor for a Town project. Discussion followed by the Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen’s recommendation is to refer the offer to Parks & Recreation.

The Board of Selectmen reviewed meeting minutes from February 18 & 25, 2003.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the February 18, 2003 meeting minutes. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to approve the February 25, 2003 meeting minutes with corrections. Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

The Board approved one building permit for a modular home located at Map 10 Lot 46.

Selectman Brayshaw informed the Board that at the Planning Board meeting dated March 3, 2003, Aubuchon Hardware was approved to be located at Market Basket.

The Board of Selectmen discussed preparation for Town Meeting on March 12, 2003.

Selectman made the motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m., Selectman Mical seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Present were Selectman Robert C. O'Connor - Chairman, Selectman John C. Brayshaw, Selectman Edward F. Mical and Public Works Director Allan N. Brown.

When the proposed site was visited it was fully covered in snow.

Mr. Brown pointed out what was to be done according to the proposed plan.

Public Hearing will be continued until March 18, 2003.

Robert C. O'Connor – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Edward F. Mical