Fryeburg public meetings in 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will review banking services proposals and discuss water extraction by Poland Spring. Members will also consider updates to the Town Personnel Policy and a workshop on board by-laws and attendance.

• Award of banking services contract
• Municipal Quitclaim Deed for 12A Street to Ed Hutchins
• Real estate tax abatement of $121.90 for Walter Day (Map 16, Lot 37)
• Donations: $50,000 from Fryeburg Fair Association, $1,000 to Fuel Pantry, $1,000 to General Assistance Fund
• Review of water extraction by Poland Spring

The Select Board accepted a $50,000 donation from the Fryeburg Fair Association. It also approved Northeast Bank's banking services proposal and adopted several personnel policy changes, including a $100‑week stipend and holiday adjustments. Additional actions included a quitclaim deed for 12A Street, a $121.90 tax abatement, and payroll warrants.

• Approved Northeast Bank banking services proposal (unanimous)
• Accepted $50,000 donation from Fryeburg Fair Association (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Quitclaim Deed for 12A Street to Ed Hutchins (unanimous)
• Approved real estate tax abatement for Walter Day $121.90 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy Section 11.5 paragraph 1 as written (3-2)
• Approved Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off for employees (3-2)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #36, #37 and Accounts Payable Warrant #38 (unanimous)
• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Harper abstained)

Planning Board

The Fryeburg Planning Board meeting will include public hearings for the West Fryeburg Road Subdivision and the Oxen Pull Road Subdivision. The board will also review the subdivision applications for each road and consider routine items such as approving the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes and hearing the CEO’s monthly report.

• Public hearing for West Fryeburg Road Subdivision
• Public hearing for Oxen Pull Road Subdivision
• Review of the subdivision application on West Fryeburg Road
• Review of the subdivision application for Oxen Pull Road
• Approval of the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting. It then approved the West Fryeburg Road 4‑lot subdivision application with deed covenants. The CEO's monthly report was accepted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved November 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved West Fryeburg Road 4‑lot subdivision application (unanimous)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Municipal Complex Committee

The committee voted unanimously to proceed with the original plan on the Bridgton Road lot and to explore a phased construction approach. The Select Board also unanimously approved the Building Committee's recommendation and adjourned both the Select Board and Building Committee meetings.

• Approved proceeding with original Bridgton Road site and phased approach (unanimous)
• Approved Building Committee's recommendation (unanimous)
• Adjourned Select Board meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned Building Committee meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to consult its attorney about the legal rights and duties related to leasing the Eastern Slopes/White Mountain Regional Airport property. The meeting also includes approval of several real‑estate tax abatements, acceptance of two state grants, a review of personnel policy updates, and approval of payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Executive session to consult attorney on legal rights/duties for leasing Eastern Slopes/White Mountain Regional Airport property
• Approve real estate tax abatements: $716.50 for Daniel Ford Jr (Map 10, Lot 46-11); $141.50 for Deborah West (Map 44, Lot B09); $468.10 for Frost Family Trust (Map 31, Lot 4)
• Accept 2025 Waste Diversion Grant of $15,000
• Accept 2025 Risk Reduction Grant of $1,518
• Approve Payroll Warrants #33 & #34 and Accounts Payable Warrants #35

The Select Board entered an executive session, then returned to approve several items. It approved tax abatements for three properties, accepted two state grants, approved revisions to the personnel policy, accepted the Town Manager’s report, and approved payroll and accounts payable warrants. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved real estate tax abatement for Daniel Ford Jr., $716.50 (unanimous)
• Approved real estate tax abatement for Deborah West, $141.50 (unanimous)
• Approved real estate tax abatement for Frost Family Trust, $468.10 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 Waste Diversion Grant, $15,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 Risk Reduction Grant, $1,518 (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Town Personnel Policy (medical leave changes) (unanimous)
• Accepted Town Manager’s report (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #33 & 34 and Accounts Payable Warrants #35 (unanimous)

Municipal Complex Committee

The Municipal Complex Building Committee and Select Board will discuss the feasibility of using 253 Bridgton Rd for a new municipal complex. They will also consider next steps for the project. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review feasibility of using 253 Bridgton Rd for municipal complex
• Discuss next steps for the municipal complex project

The Building Committee and Select Board unanimously approved moving forward with the original plan to locate the municipal complex on the Bridgton Road lot and to investigate a phased construction approach. They also adopted the Building Committee’s recommendation for the project. Both bodies then adjourned their meetings unanimously.

• Approved proceeding with original Bridgton Rd lot plan and phased approach (unanimous)
• Approved Building Committee’s recommendation for the municipal complex project (unanimous)
• Adjourned Select Board meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned Building Committee meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review two subdivision applications. The board will also review the Code Enforcement Officer's monthly report.

• Subdivision application review for West Fryeburg Road
• Subdivision application review for Oxen Pull Road
• Review of the CEO’s Monthly Report

The board approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It declared the West Fryeburg Road 4‑lot subdivision application complete and scheduled a site walk for that project (4‑2 vote). The board also approved a site walk and a public hearing for the Oxen Pull Road subdivision at the next meeting, and accepted the CEO monthly report.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declared West Fryeburg Road 4‑lot subdivision application complete (unanimous)
• Approved site walk for West Fryeburg Road subdivision at next meeting (4‑2)
• Approved site walk for Oxen Pull Road subdivision at next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Oxen Pull Road subdivision at next meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a workshop with Fryeburg Rescue and a regular meeting to review personnel policy updates. The board is deciding on three real estate tax abatements and a utility pole location. They will also consider the sale of a 14 ft batwing mower.

• CMP application for pole location along Hemlock Bridge Rd
• Sale of 14 ft batwing mower for the MV
• Tax abatement for Douglas C. Albert ($553.32)
• Tax abatement for Kamp Kaiser Trust ($1,423.72)
• Tax abatement for Highfield Realty ($571.55)

The board voted 2‑2 and did not adopt the revised Personnel Policy. It approved a Central Maine Power pole location on Hemlock Bridge Road, increased tire disposal fees to $5 for regular tires and $25 for truck tires, and authorized the spring sale of a 14‑ft batwing mower. Three real‑estate tax abatements totaling $2,548.59 were approved, and payroll and accounts payable warrants were authorized. All of these actions passed unanimously except the Personnel Policy vote.

• Failed to adopt revised Personnel Policy (2‑2 vote)
• Approved Central Maine Power pole location on Hemlock Bridge Rd (unanimous)
• Increased tire disposal fees to $5 regular, $25 truck (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 14‑ft batwing mower in spring (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Douglas C. Albert $553.32 (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Kaiser Trust $1,423.72 (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Highfield Realty $571.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #30‑31 and Accounts Payable Warrants #32 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on real estate tax abatements and the use of contingency funds for garage repairs. Members will also review personnel policy updates and crosswalk signal estimates from MDOT. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the sale of 46 Woodland St.

• Tax abatements for Wayne and Shannon Harriman in amounts of $853.30 and $585.35
• $2,850 in contingency funds for roof repairs at the Old Town Garage
• Quitclaim Deed for 172 North Fryeburg Road to Elise McGaughran
• MDOT estimates for Portland/Main St crosswalk signals
• Sale of 46 Woodland St (Executive Session)

The board approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes and signed a municipal quitclaim deed releasing 172 North Fryeburg Road to Elise McGaughran. It granted real‑estate tax abatements totaling $1,438.65 for two parcels, allocated $2,850 from contingency funds for roof repairs at the Old Town Garage, and accepted donations for the town food drive. After an executive session, the board accepted a $75,000 offer for 46 Woodland St and authorized the purchase agreement.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed municipal quitclaim deed for 172 North Fryeburg Road to Elise McGaughran (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatements $853.30 for Map 43 Lot 56 and $585.35 for Map 43 Lot 59 (unanimous)
• Approved use of $2,850 contingency funds for Old Town Garage roof repairs (unanimous)
• Accepted monetary donations for town food drive (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #27 & 28 and Accounts Payable Warrants #29m (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss sale of 46 Woodland St (unanimous)
• Accepted $75,000 offer for 46 Woodland St and authorized purchase agreement (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Fryeburg Planning Board will consider three applications: two subdivision proposals and a takeout food service permit. It will also approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting and hear a public forum. The board will review the CEO’s monthly report and address any other business before adjourning.

• Subdivision Application for Joanne Montgomery
• Jockey Cap Lane Takeout Food Service Application
• Subdivision Application on West Fryeburg Road
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of the CEO’s Monthly Report

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting. It voted unanimously to hold a public hearing at the next meeting for Joane Montgomery's three‑lot subdivision on Highland Park and Route 5. The board also tabled the Jockey Cap Lane take‑out food service application until a right‑of‑way agreement is signed. Additional routine motions to accept the CEO report and adjourn were passed unanimously.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Montgomery subdivision at next meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Jockey Cap Lane take‑out food service application pending signed ROW agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Fryeburg Select Board will vote on several actions including approving the October 9 meeting minutes, a mobile vendor license for Franck’s Food Cart, and a winter sand contract. The board will also appoint election officials for the November 4 referendum, approve multiple real‑estate tax abatements and supplemental assessments, and authorize the Town Manager to sign closing documents for the sale of 172 North Fryeburg Road.

• Authorize Town Manager to execute closing documents for sale of 172 North Fryeburg Road
• Accept 2025/2026 winter sand bid
• Approve mobile vendor license for Jamie Franck/Franck’s Food Cart
• Approve tax abatements: $751.62 for Barry Woodbrey (Map 41, Lot 58) and $704.95 for Merwin Wentworth (Map 37, Lot 18)
• Approve supplemental tax assessments: $3,497.07 for Community Concepts (Map 36, Lot 18) and $4,636.33 for Community Concepts (Map 44, Lot 5)

The Board unanimously authorized the Town Manager to sign closing documents for the sale of 172 North Fryeburg Road. It also approved the Rolfe winter sand contract, several real‑estate tax abatements, and supplemental tax assessments for Community Concepts. Additional actions included approving a mobile‑vendor license, election worker appointments, and payroll and accounts‑payable warrants.

• Authorized Town Manager to execute sale closing for 172 North Fryeburg Road (unanimous)
• Accepted Rolfe’s 2025/2026 winter sand bid (4‑0)
• Rejected Khiel’s 2025/2026 winter sand bid (0‑4)
• Approved real estate tax abatement $751.62 for Barry Woodbrey (unanimous)
• Approved real estate tax abatement $704.95 for Merwin Wentworth (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental tax assessments $3,497.07 (Map 36 Lot 18) and $4,636.33 (Map 44 Lot 5) for Community Concepts (unanimous)
• Approved mobile vendor license for Jamie Franck/Franck’s Food Cart (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants #24 & #25 and accounts‑payable warrant #26 (unanimous)

Select Board

The board will hold a public hearing and vote on a mobile‑vendor license for Franck’s Food Cart, consider a boundary‑line adjustment for the Fryeburg Recreation Center, and decide on several tax abatements and a quit‑claim deed. It will also review crosswalk signal options at Main/Portland Street and approve the FY 26 Social Service agency distribution. Additional items include appointing a new Planning Board member, accepting $100 in donations for fire and police, and approving payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Approve mobile vendor license for Jamie Franck’s Food Cart
• Approve quit‑claim deed without covenants to David Hatch and Seth Reil
• Approve personal property tax abatement of $367.82 for Xerox Financial Services
• Review boundary line adjustment request for Fryeburg Recreation Center property
• Review crosswalk signal options for Main/Portland Street intersection

The Select Board unanimously approved the FY 26 Social Service agency distributions. It also approved a personal property tax abatement of $367.82, two real estate tax abatements of $1,182.20 and $21.09, and a municipal quitclaim deed to David Hatch Jr. and Seth Reil. The board appointed Caleb Ness to the Planning Board and tabled a mobile‑vendor license after the approval motion failed 0‑4.

• Approved FY 26 Social Service agency distributions (unanimous)
• Approved personal property tax abatement $367.82 for Xerox Financial Services (unanimous)
• Approved real estate tax abatement $1,182.20 for Marco Mello (unanimous)
• Approved real estate tax abatement $21.09 for Tiffany Harriman and Ben Bailey (unanimous)
• Approved municipal quitclaim deed to David Hatch Jr. and Seth Reil (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Caleb Ness to the Planning Board (unanimous)
• Mobile vendor license approval failed (0‑4); motion to table passed unanimously
• Approved payroll and accounts payable warrants #21‑23 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Fryeburg Select Board will discuss and vote on several items, including adopting Cumberland County HMFA maximums and amending the General Assistance Ordinance, and entering executive session to consider the sale of 172 North Fryeburg Rd. It will also hold public hearings on the MMA Model Ordinance Appendices and a mobile vendor license application, and approve various financial actions such as a $500 reforestation fund distribution and a $1,900 police grant.

• Adopt Cumberland County HMFA maximums and amend the General Assistance Ordinance by repealing and replacing Appendices A‑G for Oct 1 2025‑Sept 30 2026
• Enter executive session to discuss the sale of 172 North Fryeburg Rd pursuant to MRS §405.6.C
• Approve $500 distribution from the Bradley Reforestation Fund to Eric Bloomberg for Map 10, Lots 30, 30B, 30C
• Approve $1,900 Bryne JAG grant for the Police Department
• Approve feasibility study for 253 Bridgton Road Municipal Complex

The board unanimously adopted the Cumberland County HMFA maximums and amended the General Assistance Ordinance for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It also approved a mobile vendor license for Kerri Aguiar/Wicked Smahht Chourico Caht and authorized a feasibility study, capped at $15,000, for a municipal complex at 253 Bridgton Road. Additional actions included appointing a new planning board member, accepting a police grant, and discussing the sale of 172 North Fryeburg Rd in executive session.

• Adopted Cumberland County HMFA maximums and amended General Assistance Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Vendor License for Kerri Aguiar/Wicked Smahht Chourico Caht (10/17‑10/18, 3‑8 pm) (unanimous)
• Approved feasibility study for 253 Bridgton Rd municipal complex (unanimous)
• Capped feasibility study cost at $15,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jacob Stenger to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,900 Bryne JAG grant for Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved $500 distribution from Bradley Reforestation Fund to Eric Bloomberg (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss sale of 172 North Fryeburg Rd (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Fryeburg Planning Board will review a land‑use application for construction of a hangar at Fryeburg Airport. It will also consider a subdivision application submitted by Joanne Montgomery and examine the Loki Solar engineering study. Additional items include a public forum, the CEO’s monthly report, and routine board business.

• Review of the Land Use Application for Fryeburg Airport Hangar Construction
• Review of the Subdivision Application for Joanne Montgomery
• Review of the Loki Solar engineering study
• Public Forum
• Review of the CEO’s Monthly Report

The board approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. It found the Blue insights Hangar land‑use application complete and approved it with conditions. The subdivision application from Joane Montgomery was accepted as complete, and the CEO monthly report was accepted. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Price abstaining)
• Found Blue insights Hangar application complete (unanimous)
• Approved Blue insights Hangar application with conditions (unanimous)
• Accepted Joane Montgomery subdivision application as complete (unanimous)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Municipal Complex Committee

The Municipal Complex Building Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Select Board conduct a feasibility study for the former doctor's office at 253 Bridgton Road as a possible municipal complex site. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Unanimously approved recommendation for Select Board to pursue feasibility study for 253 Bridgton Rd
• Unanimously approved motion to adjourn the meeting

Select Board

The Fryeburg Select Board will approve the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and authorize payroll and accounts payable warrants. It will also approve the sale of a 14‑ft batwing mower for the municipal vehicle fleet. The board will enter executive sessions to discuss Public Works Department union negotiations and the proposed sale of three town parcels: 172 North Fryeburg Rd, 46 Woodland St, and 658 West Fryeburg Rd.

• Approve August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve sale/disposition of the 14 ft batwing mower for the MV
• Approve Payroll Warrants #15 & 16 and Accounts Payable Warrants #17
• Enter executive session to discuss Public Works Department union negotiations
• Enter executive session to discuss sale of 172 North Fryeburg Rd, 46 Woodland St, and 658 West Fryeburg Rd

The Select Board unanimously approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and the sale of a 14‑ft batwing mower. It also approved payroll and accounts payable warrants, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local Union 340. The board reduced the asking price for 172 North Fryeburg Rd to $49,500, accepted back‑tax payment for 658 West Fryeburg Rd, approved the sale of 46 Woodland St for $64,500, and extended the town manager’s contract to October 9, 2028.

• Approve August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approve sale of 14 ft batwing mower via Auctions International (unanimous)
• Approve Payroll Warrants #15 & 16 and Accounts Payable Warrants #17 (unanimous)
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local Union 340 (unanimous)
• Reduce asking price of 172 North Fryeburg Rd to $49,500 (4‑1, Lawrence opposed)
• Accept back‑tax payment for 658 West Fryeburg Rd and relinquish property (unanimous)
• Approve sale of 46 Woodland St at $64,500 (4‑1, Lawrence opposed)
• Extend town manager’s contract to Oct 9, 2028 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Fryeburg Select Board will consider approving a liquor license and special amusement permit for a business at 2 Jockey Cap Lane. The board will also approve meeting minutes, a tax commitment, and a $5,000 grant for a July 4th celebration.

• Approve liquor license for Fryeburg Kitchen and Marketplace at 2 Jockey Cap Lane
• Approve special amusement permit for Fryeburg Kitchen and Marketplace at 2 Jockey Cap Lane
• Accept $5,000 Mulford Grant for 250th July 4th Celebration
• Approve tax commitment documents
• Approve August 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The Select Board approved a liquor license and a special amusement permit for Thomas Sturdevant DBA Fryeburg Kitchen and Marketplace, both passing unanimously. The Board also approved several administrative items, including a memorandum of understanding for the American Legion rental, tax commitment documents, a $5,000 grant for the July 4 celebration, a planning board resignation, and payroll and accounts payable warrants, all unanimously. A motion to approve a $9,869 tax abatement failed with a 0‑5 vote.

• Approved liquor license for Thomas Sturdevant DBA Fryeburg Kitchen (unanimous)
• Approved special amusement permit for Thomas Sturdevant DBA Fryeburg Kitchen (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for American Legion rental, contingent on proof of insurance (unanimous)
• Approved tax commitment documents (Assessors Certification, Municipal Tax Assessment Warrant, Certificate of Commitment, Certificate of Assessment) (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 Mulford Grant for July 4 celebration (unanimous)
• Accepted Lily Jacobsens resignation from Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #12 & #13 and Accounts Payable Warrants #14 & #119 (unanimous)
• Motion to approve $9,869 tax abatement failed 0‑5

Planning Board

The board unanimously approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the 383 Portland Street land‑use application as complete and approved it on the condition that CEO Bowles receive the full DEP permit before construction. The board rejected the Blue Insights Hangar Development application because septic plans were missing and the submission was late. It also accepted the CEO monthly report, moved the regular meeting time to 5:00 PM, and adjourned.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 383 Portland Street application as complete (unanimous)
• Approved 383 Portland Street application with condition: CEO Bowles must receive complete DEP permit before construction (unanimous)
• Rejected Blue Insights Hangar Development application due to missing septic plans and late submission (unanimus)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)
• Moved regular meeting time to 5:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on amusement permits and liquor licenses for Old Saco Inn and Fryeburg House of Pizza. Members will also review the FY 2026 police sign-on bonus program and draft tax rate calculations.

• Liquor licenses and Special Amusement Permit for White Mountain Events Inc. (Old Saco Inn)
• Liquor license and Special Amusement Permit for Dimitra LLC (Fryeburg House of Pizza)
• Fryeburg Police Department Sign-on bonus program for FY 2026
• Revised Policy for Public Forum at Select Board Meetings
• Executive session regarding the sale of 172 north Fryeburg Road

At the August 14 meeting the Select Board approved liquor licenses and special amusement permits for Old Saco Inn and Fryeburg House of Pizza, adopted a police sign‑on bonus program for FY 2026, and authorized the sale of 172 North Fryeburg Road. The board also adopted a revised public‑forum policy, accepted the Town Manager’s report, and approved payroll and accounts‑payable warrants. Discussion of a poverty‑abatement project was postponed to the next meeting. All motions passed unanimously except two where one member abstained.

• Approved Old Saco Inn liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved Old Saco Inn special amusement permit (unanimous)
• Approved Fryeburg House of Pizza liquor license (3-0-1, Lawrence abstained)
• Approved Fryeburg House of Pizza special amusement permit (3-0-1, Lawrence abstained)
• Approved Fryeburg Police Department sign‑on bonus program for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 172 North Fryeburg Road (unanimous)
• Adopted revised public‑forum policy (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants #9 & #10 and accounts‑payable warrants #118 & #11 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously awarded the Lyman Drive road reconstruction contract to Khiel Excavation for $545,245. The board also unanimously tabled both the liquor license and special amusement permit applications for Fryeburg House of Pizza. Additional unanimous actions included approving recent meeting minutes, signing the Oxford County Assessors Return, appointing a deputy treasurer/tax collector, and approving payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Awarded Lyman Drive road reconstruction contract to Khiel Excavation for $545,245 (unanimous)
• Tabled Liquor License application for Fryeburg House of Pizza (unanimous)
• Tabled Special Amusement Permit application for Fryeburg House of Pizza (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed Oxford County Assessors Return (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrea Stubbs as Deputy Treasurer and Deputy Tax Collector (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #6 & 7 and Accounts Payable Warrants #117 & 8 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Fryeburg Planning Board approved hiring a consulting firm to review the Loki Solar farm plans for compliance with the Land Use Ordinance. The board also accepted the Loki Solar application as complete, rejected the Jambugs Bakery Stand application, and approved several procedural motions unanimously.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected Jambugs Bakery Stand application as incomplete (unanimous)
• Accepted Loki Solar application as complete (unanimous)
• Approved hiring consulting firm to review Loki Solar plans (unanimous)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)
• Moved meeting start time to 5:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The board voted to approve Payroll Warrants #4 and Accounts Payable Warrants #5. Both motions were seconded and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Payroll Warrants #4 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants #5 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The board elected Huang‑Dale as Select Board Chair and Harper as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The meeting minutes from June 26 were approved with a 3‑0‑2 vote. The board also approved the Treasurer’s Disbursement Warrants Policy, a municipal quitclaim deed, several real‑estate tax abatements and supplemental assessments, and payroll and accounts payable warrants. The Town Manager’s report was accepted and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Elect Huang‑Dale as Select Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elect Harper as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approve June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-2; Harper & Lawrence abstained)
• Approve Treasurer’s Disbursement Warrants Policy (unanimous)
• Approve municipal quitclaim deed to Amber Weese, Juanell England, Autumn Thompson, Julian Weese, Jonah Weese (unanimous)
• Approve real‑estate tax abatements: $2,174.13 (TM38 Lot 21, Michael J. Warren), $6,303.96 (TM42 Lot 79, Estate of Donna Potwin & Shawn Potwin), $8,498.40 (TM16 Lot 22‑1, Mark & Julie DeStefano) (unanimous)
• Approve supplemental tax assessments matching the abatements above (unanimous)
• Approve Payroll Warrants #114‑1 and Accounts Payable Warrants #113, #115, #116‑2, #116‑3 (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board approved the June 17 meeting minutes unanimously. A variance request for a front setback at 10 Cottage Street was denied after the financial hardship criteria failed to receive a majority vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance request for front setback at 10 Cottage Street (vote 1 3 -3)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fryeburg Tree Committee

The Fryeburg Tree Committee approved the data from its May 5 2052 meeting. Greg was noted as drafting a mission statement and has spoken with a potential new member. Kristen was assigned to request information from the Maine Forest Service about disposition of chipped ash trees. No new information was received on the Fryeburg Academy tree grant. The next meeting is set for August 20 2025 at 5 PM in the town office.

• Approved data from May 5 2052 meeting

Select Board

The board voted unanimously on several items, including approving a mobile vendor license for Potts Harbor Lobster Inc., revising Transfer Station fees, allocating contingency and credit funds for demolition at 172 North Fryeburg Road, and selling that property. It also approved a $33.85 tax abatement, an $8,498.40 supplemental tax assessment, a COPS hiring grant, and a three‑year labor agreement with Teamsters Local Union #340. Additional actions included adopting the revised fee schedule and authorizing payroll and accounts payable warrants. The election of the Select Board Chair and Vice Chair was tabled until the next meeting.

• Tabled election of Select Board Chair and Vice Chair until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Vendor License for Potts Harbor Lobster Inc. (unanimous)
• Revised Transfer Station fees to $25 annual sticker, $0.12/lb demo, $0.10/lb MSW (unanimous)
• Approved $14,925 contingency and $5,000 credit reserve for demolition of 172 North Fryeburg Rd (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 172 North Fryeburg Rd (unanimous)
• Approved $33.85 real estate tax abatement for Tax Map 22, Lot 54‑A (Jason Mikkola) (unanimous)
• Approved $8,498.40 supplemental tax assessment for Tax Map 16, Lot 22‑1 (Mark & Julie DeStefano) (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year agreement with Teamsters Local Union #340 for Public Works Unit (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the May 27 minutes and accepted the CEO report. It voted that the Oxen Pull subdivision does not need sidewalks and that no public hearing is required at this stage. The board re‑elected Ed Price as Chair, appointed Patrick Emery as Vice Chair, and Stephen Chase as Secretary. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)
• Decided no public hearing required for Oxen Pull subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved that the Oxen Pull subdivision will not require sidewalks (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Ed Price as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Patrick Emery as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephen Chase as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board unanimously approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously declared the variance application for 10 Cottage Street to be complete. Finally, the Board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:20 PM.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declared Boyd variance application complete (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board entered an executive session to discuss Airport Infrastructure Grant No. 3-23-0022-028-2025. The Board then authorized the Town manager to execute the grant and ratified any prior actions. A motion to accept all required terms of the federal funding passed with a 3‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Entered executive session on airport grant (4-0)
• Authorized Town manager to execute Airport Infrastructure Grant No. 3-23-0022-028-2025 (4-0)
• Accepted all terms required for the federal airport grant (3-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board accepted a $416,385 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Airport Infrastructure Grant to update the Eastern Slopes Airport Masterplan. The board also approved an Addendum Town Meeting Warrant to use $306,000 of credit reserve funds for Lyman Drive. Payroll Warrant #102 and Accounts Payable Warrant #103 were approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted $416,385 airport grant for Eastern Slopes Airport Masterplan (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum Town Meeting Warrant to use $306,000 credit reserve for Lyman Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrant #102 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrant #103 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to deem Anderson Insulation’s land‑use application incomplete and asked for building elevations, septic designs, interior layouts, building purposes, and landscaping plans. It also voted unanimously to deem Loki Solar’s land‑use application incomplete and requested plot plans, pre‑ and post‑landscaping plans, site features, and other information. The board accepted the CEO’s monthly report and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deemed Anderson Insulation land‑use application incomplete; requested building elevations, septic designs, interior layouts, building purposes, landscaping plans (unanimous)
• Deemed Loki Solar land‑use application incomplete; requested plot plans, pre‑ and post‑landscaping plans, site features, additional materials (unanimous)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The board unanimously approved mobile vendor licenses for Mr. Twister and Binny’s Catering, waiving the usual 18‑foot length limit for the former. It approved a three‑year lease of 511 Main Street to the Upper Saco Cultural Alliance (vote 4‑0‑1). The board also approved the River Management Agreement, a municipal quitclaim deed to Nancy Morris, and waived the formal bid process for waste‑hauling services, all unanimously. Additional actions included approving payroll and accounts payable warrants (4‑0‑1), accepting the town manager’s report, and entering executive session to discuss public‑works union negotiations.

• Approved Mobile Vendor License for Mr. Twister, waiving 18‑ft limit (unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Vendor License for Binny’s Catering Cart & Trailer LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 3‑year lease with Upper Saco Cultural Alliance for 511 Main St (4‑0‑1, Huang‑Dale abstained)
• Approved River Management Agreement with Saco River Recreation Council (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Quitclaim Deed to Nancy Morris for Map 22, Lot 22‑B‑1 (unanimous)
• Waived formal bid process for MSW, demolition, and single‑sort waste hauling services (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #99 & #101 and Accounts Payable Warrants #100 (4‑0‑1, Tyrrell abstained)
• Entered executive session to discuss Public Works Department union negotiations (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved Carrie Barrows' request to update the swing set and add a memorial bench at Graustein Park. A motion to table the lease with the Upper Saco Cultural Alliance was passed 3‑0‑1, with one abstention. The Board also approved the prior meeting minutes (3‑0‑1) and several routine payroll and accounts payable warrants unanimously.

• Approved swing set upgrade and memorial bench at Graustein Park (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of 3‑year lease with Upper Saco Cultural Alliance (3‑0‑1, 1 abstention)
• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑1, 1 abstention)
• Accepted Town Manager report (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #95 & #97 and Accounts Payable Warrants #96 & #98 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The board unanimously approved a $2,000,000 investment in Treasury Bills, split into four weekly $500,000 purchases. It also approved a liquor license for The Oxford House Inn, accepted a $75,000 grant for sidewalk work and an $815 donation for the Conservation Committee, and awarded a $22,600 demolition contract for 172 North Fryeburg Road. Additional actions included a tax abatement, a $2,500 credit for a Transfer Station shed, and payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Approved liquor license for The Oxford House Inn, 548 Main St – unanimous
• Accepted $75,000 Community Action Grant for Portland Street sidewalk projects – unanimous
• Accepted $815 donation from Upper Saco Valley Land Trust for Conservation Committee – unanimous
• Approved real estate tax abatement of $4,838.93 for Map 37, Lot 54 (John Cigielski) – unanimous
• Awarded demolition contract for 172 North Fryeburg Road to Summit Contracting Ltd Co for $22,600 – unanimous
• Approved $2,500 credit reserve for Transfer Station shed/store – unanimous
• Approved $2,000,000 investment in Treasury Bills (four $500,000 weekly 30‑day purchases) – unanimous
• Approved Payroll Warrants #91 & 93 and Accounts Payable Warrants #92 & 94 – unanimous

Planning Board

The Fryeburg Planning Board approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the CEO's monthly report, each by unanimous vote. The board also adjourned the meeting unanimously. No public comments were made, and the board discussed the annual review of the Wards Brook Aquifer but took no further action.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board approved the application for a mobile vendor, Anything Goes, at Westons Beach with a condition to stop operations by 8 p.m. The board also approved adult‑use marijuana cultivation, retail, and product manufacturing licenses for CBW Labs, LLC at 285 Main Street. Additional actions included renaming the regional airport, adopting waste‑service sticker arrangements, and approving several ordinance revisions. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved mobile vendor Anything Goes at Westons Beach with 8 p.m. limit (unanimous)
• Approved adult‑use marijuana cultivation, retail, and product manufacturing licenses for CBW Labs, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved renaming Eastern Slope Regional Airport to White Mountain Regional Airport (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Land Use Ordinance sections for medical and adult‑use cannabis (unanimous)
• Approved MVR sticker proposal for residential customers, eliminating per‑pound charge (unanimous)
• Approved Town Manager resolution to apply for NBRC funding (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants #87‑89 and accounts payable warrants #88‑90 (unanimous)
• Approved Mount Washington Valley Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)

Select Board

The board approved the FY 2026 budget recommendations with allocations for police, public works, and other departments. It also approved a special amusement permit for Saco River Brewing and extended a tax‑foreclosure payment period. Additional actions included a quitclaim deed, realtor services award, supplemental tax assessment, tax abatements, and a volunteer fire grant. Payroll warrants were approved and the board entered executive session to discuss public works union negotiations.

• Approved Special Amusement Permit for Saco River Brewing (10 Jockey Cap Lane) – unanimous
• Extended tax‑foreclosure payment period for Nancy Morris from 30 to 60 days – unanimous
• Approved Municipal Quitclaim Deed to Thomas & Emma McFarland for Map 029 Lot 021‑A00 – unanimous
• Awarded Realtor Services contract to Senne/Paul Wheeler – unanimous
• Approved Supplemental Tax Assessment of $6,535.40 for Brian & Wendy Snipe (Map 013 Lot 01) – unanimous
• Approved Tax Abatement of $468.58 for Patricia West (Map 053 Lot 095) – unanimous
• Accepted $1,325 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant from Maine Forest Service – unanimous
• Approved FY 2026 budget recommendations, including $943,812 for Police and $859,742 for Public Works (votes ranged 4‑0 to unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board accepted the Lovell Road Renewables Solar Farm land‑use application as complete, scheduled a site visit for April 23 at 4:30 PM and a public hearing for April 23 at 6:00 PM. The board also approved the Osgood’s Used Car Lot application with conditions (30 ft of asphalt and a 20‑vehicle limit) and approved the Fryeburg Shooting Range amendment with existing conditions. A revision to Section 19 of the Planning Board bylaws was adopted by a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Lovell Road solar farm application as complete (unanimous)
• Scheduled site visit for Lovell Road solar farm on Apr 23 at 4:30 PM (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Lovell Road solar farm on Apr 23 at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved Osgood’s Used Car Lot application with conditions: 30 ft paved asphalt, max 20 vehicles (unanimous)
• Accepted Fryeburg Shooting Range amendment as complete (unanimous)
• Approved Fryeburg Shooting Range amendment with existing conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted Section 19 Planning Board revisions (3‑2)

Conservation Commission

The Fryeburg Conservation Commission approved the February 2025 meeting minutes. The commission appointed Stan Rullman as treasurer and Jennifer Snell Rullman as secretary. The minutes recorded a $975 payment to Rick Van de Pol and noted a remaining $2,000 balance for the Town Forest Management Plan. Several action items were assigned, including gravel purchase, signage planning, and website updates.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Stan Rullman appointed Treasurer
• Jennifer Snell Rullman appointed Secretary
• Paid $975 invoice to Rick Van de Pol (balance now $1,800)
• Identified $2,000 remaining owed to Rick Van de Pol for forest plan