Chairman O'Connor opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., in attendance was Selectman Robert C. O'Connor – Chairman, Selectman John C. Brayshaw and Mr. Ralph Kemper sitting in for Selectman Edward F. Mical.

Recorder of the meeting minutes is Mary Whalen.

The Board discussed possible extra hours for the Assessing Clerk. There will be additional hours required by the Assessing Clerk for the initial set up after the revaluation is completed, there is training for the new software and there will be data entry time. Mr. Kemper asked if there is any money available from the revaluation funds for extra hours.

The Board discussed the Emergency Management budget for 2003. There were no further changes made by the board.

The Board reviewed bids submitted for the oil burner that was at the Transfer Station.

Received by Harry Heselton:

• Service for the Massey Ferguson tractor.
• Repair short circuit, diesel and hydraulic leak.
• Paint tractor (paint supplied by the Transfer Station)
• Services amounting to $400.00

Selectman Brayshaw made a motion to accept the bid from Mr. Heselton (service to the Masey Fergeson tractor). Chairman O'Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman O'Connor informed the Board that the Emergency Management Director, Mr. Edward Mical will hold a table top exercise on December 18, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the fire station.

The Board of Selectmen reviewed a petition from residents located on Waldron Hill. The petition was in reference to the condition of the road.

Information was submitted by the Tax Collector for the Boards approval of refunds to those residents that have over paid their property taxes.

The Board signed payroll change forms for two employees at the Transfer Station. The forms will be forwarded to the Finance Director.

A "sign permit" for Atlasta Storage was reviewed by the Board. The Board will be forwarding the permit to the Planning Board for further review, the lighting of the sign and how it will affect the abutters was a concern.

The Board approved vacations for Paul Fouliard and Mary Whalen.

Chairman O'Connor made the motion to approve the November 26, 2002 meeting minutes, with corrections. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Chairman O'Connor made the motion to approve the November 19, 2002 meeting minutes, with corrections. Selectman Brayshaw seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Selectman Brayshaw made the motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m., Chairman O'Connor seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed.

Robert C. O'Connor – Chairman

John C. Brayshaw

Edward F. Mical