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 Fryeburg Planning Board will meet to review land use applications for two specific projects. The board will also receive an update regarding an engineering study for Loki Solar.

• Land Use Application for Anderson Insulation, 383 Portland St.
• Land Use Application for Fryeburg Airport Hanger Construction
• Update on Loki Solar request for engineering study

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 will hold a public hearing and vote on a liquor license and special amusement permit for Fryeburg House of Pizza. The board will also award a bid for road reconstruction on Lyman Drive and review FY2026 revenue projections.

• Public hearing and action on Special Amusement Permit for Fryeburg House of Pizza (Dimitra LLC)
• Action to approve Liquor License for Fryeburg House of Pizza (Dimitra LLC)
• Action to award bid for Lyman Drive road reconstruction
• Review of FY2026 Revenue Projections
• Review of draft revised Policy for Public Forum at Select Board Meetings

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 will meet to review two land use applications. The board will also review the CEO's monthly report.

• Land use application for Jambugs LLC
• Land use application for Loki Solar

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 Select Board will meet to approve specific financial warrants. The agenda consists of procedural items and financial approvals.

• Payroll Warrants #4
• Accounts Payable Warrants #5

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 Select Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review tax assessment updates from Atlantic Valuation Services. The board is also deciding on several tax abatements and supplemental assessments.

• Election of Select Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of Treasurer’s Disbursement Warrants Policy
• Municipal Quitclaim Deed to Amber Weese, Juanell England, Autumn Thompson, Julian Weese, and Jonah Weese
• Real estate tax abatement of $2,174.13 for Tax Map 38, Lot 21
• Real estate tax abatement of $6,303.96 for Tax Map 42, Lot 79

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 of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request. The board will also review and approve minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for side/rear setback variance request by Tracy and James Boyd at 10 Cottage Street

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 Select Board will consider a three-year contract with Teamsters Local Union #340 and the sale of 172 North Fryeburg Road. The meeting includes a public hearing for a mobile vendor license and reviews of fee schedules and recycling estimates.

• Agreement with Teamsters Local Union #340 for Public Works Unit (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028)
• Sale and demolition funding ($14,925 contingency and $5,000 credit reserve) for 172 North Fryeburg Road
• Mobile Vendor License application for Potts Harbor Lobster Inc
• Tax abatement of $33.85 for Tax Map 22, Lot 54-A and supplement assessment of $8,498.40 for Tax Map 16, Lot 22-1
• Acceptance of $1,899.60 Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Police Department

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 Fryeburg Planning Board will meet to review a land use application for the Oxen Pull Road Subdivision. The board will also hold its annual election of officers.

• Land Use Application for Oxen Pull Road Subdivision
• Annual election of Planning Board Officers

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 of Appeals will meet to review a property line setback variance request. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for property line setback at 10 Cottage Street (Tracy and James Boyd)

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 will meet to enter an executive session with legal counsel. The discussion concerns the town's legal rights and duties regarding Airport Infrastructure Grant Number 3-23-0022-028-2025.

• Executive session regarding Airport Infrastructure Grant Number 3-23-0022-028-2025

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 Fryeburg Select Board will hold its regular meeting on May 29, 2025. The board is scheduled to act on accepting a $416,385 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Airport Infrastructure Grant to update the Eastern Slopes Airport Masterplan. It will also vote to approve the Addendum Town Meeting Warrant and payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• $416,385 grant for Eastern Slopes Airport Masterplan update
• Action to approve Addendum Town Meeting Warrant
• Approval of Payroll Warrants #102 and Accounts Payable Warrants #103

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 Fryeburg Planning Board will meet to review land use applications for two projects. The board will also review the CEO's monthly report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Land Use Application for Anderson Insulation, 383 Portland St.
• Land Use Application for Loki Solar

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 Select Board will hold public hearings and vote on mobile vendor licenses for Mr. Twister and Binny’s Catering Cart & Trailer LLC. The board will also consider a 3-year lease for 511 Main Street and a river management agreement. Other business includes a review of the Lyman Drive cost estimate.

• Mobile Vendor License applications for Mr. Twister and Binny’s Catering Cart & Trailer LLC
• 3-year lease agreement for 511 Main Street with Upper Saco Cultural Alliance
• River Management Agreement with Saco River Recreation Council
• Municipal Quitclaim Deed for Map 22, Lot 22-B-1 to Nancy Morris
• Review of Lyman Drive cost estimate

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 will meet to review a request for park improvements and a lease agreement. The board will also swear in a new police officer and approve financial warrants.

• Swearing in of Fryeburg Police Department new hire, Officer Mattei
• Request by Carrie Barrows to update the swing set and install a memorial bench at Graustein Park
• 3 year lease agreement between the Town of Fryeburg and the Upper Saco Cultural Alliance for 511 Main Street
• Approval of Payroll Warrants #95 & 97 and Accounts Payable Warrants #96 & 98

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 Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a liquor license for The Oxford House Inn at 548 Main Street. They will also decide on accepting a $75,000 Community Action Grant for Portland Street sidewalk projects, a $4,838.93 real estate tax abatement, and a supplemental tax assessment of the same amount. Additionally, the board will review demolition bids for 172 North Fryeburg Road and approve the town's election and town meeting warrant.

• Public hearing and action on liquor license for The Oxford House Inn at 548 Main Street
• Action to accept $75,000 Community Action Grant for Portland Street sidewalk projects
• Action to accept $815 donation from Upper Saco Valley Land Trust for the Conservation Committee
• Action to approve real estate tax abatement of $4,838.93 for Map 37 Lot 54 and supplemental tax assessment of same amount for Map 37 Lot 54-1 (John Cigielski)
• Review of demolition bids for 172 North Fryeburg Road

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

This is a routine meeting with no substantive decisions or public hearings. The board will approve minutes from March 25, receive the Code Enforcement Officer's monthly report, and hold a public forum.

• Approval of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Code Enforcement Officer monthly report

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)

Oxford County Commissioners

The Oxford County Commissioners will convene on April 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM. They will hear reports from department heads and the Sheriff, including a request to authorize the purchase of a cruiser. The board will also consider personnel actions: accepting a resignation, hiring two full-time dispatchers, and holding executive sessions for a personnel matter and union contract negotiations. Additional discussion items include UT cemeteries, animal control services, and enhanced patrol services in Mexico.

• Authorize purchase of cruiser (Sheriff's report)
• Accept resignation of Victim Witness Advocate and authorize posting of open position
• Authorize hiring of two full-time dispatchers
• Executive sessions for personnel matter and union contract negotiations
• Discuss enhanced patrol services in Mexico and contract calculations

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 Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a special amusement permit for Saco River Brewing at 10 Jockey Cap Lane. They will also consider FY 2026 budget recommendations, review draft town meeting warrants, and act on tax assessments, abatements, a fire grant, and a realtor services proposal.

• Public hearing and vote on special amusement permit for Saco River Brewing at 10 Jockey Cap Lane
• Action on FY 2026 Budget Recommendations
• Supplemental tax assessment of $6,535.40 for Brian & Wendy Snipe, Map 013, Lot 011
• Tax abatements of $468.58 for Patricia West and $28.23 for Charles Lusky
• Acceptance of $1,325 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant from Maine Forest Service for Fire Department

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 is conducting public hearings on three sections of the Land Use Ordinance. The board will also review the certification of these ordinance revisions.

• Public hearing on Land Use Ordinance Section 2
• Public hearing on Land Use Ordinance Section 17. Y. (Adult Use Cannabis)
• Public hearing on Land Use Ordinance Section 17. Z. (Medical Use Cannabis)
• Review of certification for LUO Section 2, 17. Y., and 17. Z.

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)

Budget Committee

The Fryeburg Budget Committee will hold a final budget review and vote. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and follow-up items from the previous session.

• Final budget reviews and vote

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

Budget Committee

The Fryeburg Budget Committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting and review follow-up items. The main focus is budget reviews for the Police Department, Public Works, Transfer Station, and Capital. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of 3/10/2025 meeting minutes
• Review of follow-up items from last meeting
• Budget review: Police Department
• Budget review: Public Works
• Budget review: Transfer Station and Capital

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for the Saco Valley Sports Center. Members will also review airport name changes, conservation easements, and a runway extension agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

• Public hearing on liquor license for Saco Valley Sports Center
• MOU for Runway 14-32 Extension and Remark and Light Runway 14-32
• Proposed name change from Eastern Slope Regional Airport to While Mountain Regional Airport
• Acceptance of a $5,000 Cancer Reduction Grant for the Fryeburg Fire Department
• Review of ecomaine Recycling Services Agreement

The Fryeburg Select Board approved a liquor license for Saco Valley Sports Center, a Memorandum of Understanding with New Hampshire DOT for runway work, and an ecomaine recycling services agreement. It also accepted a $5,000 cancer reduction grant for the Fire Department and a $100 donation for winter sand buckets, and approved payroll and accounts payable warrants. The board discussed a proposed airport name change and deed restrictions for the runway project, which may require town meeting approval.

• Approved liquor license application for Saco Valley Sports Center (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Runway 14-32 Extension and Remark with NH DOT (unanimous)
• Approved ecomaine Recycling Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 credit reserve expenditure recommendations (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 Cancer Reduction Grant for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Accepted $100 donation from Rachel Damon for winter sand buckets (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #79 & 81 and Accounts Payable Warrants #80 & 82 (unanimous)

Budget Committee

The Fryeburg Budget Committee is continuing its review of proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes action on prior meeting minutes and follow-up items, followed by budget reviews for the Fire Department, Administration, Professional Services, and Miscellaneous categories.

• Budget review: Fire Department
• Budget review: Administration
• Budget review: Professional Services
• Budget review: Miscellaneous

Board of Appeals

The Fryeburg Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Brian and Ann Garvin for a front setback at 50 Hill Farm Lane. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and procedural items.

• Public hearing: Variance request – Brian and Ann Garvin for front setback at 50 Hill Farm Lane

The Fryeburg Board of Appeals approved a variance request by Brian and Ann Garvin for a front setback at 50 Hill Farm Lane. The vote was 15-1, with David Murch voting against the financial hardship criteria. The board also approved the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the variance request for Brian and Ann Garvin (front setback, 50 Hill Farm Lane) by a 15-1 vote, with David Murch dissenting on the financial hardship criteria.

Budget Committee

The Fryeburg Budget Committee will meet to review budgets for town boards, committees, and departments, including the Select Board, Planning Board, Library, Recreation, Parks, and Civil Services. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and follow-up items from prior discussions.

• Boards & Committees budget review (Select Board, Planning Board, Appeals Board, Conservation Committee, Parks Open Space Beautification Committee, Bicycles Walkways Trails Committee)
• Library budget review
• Recreation budget review
• Parks budget review
• Civil Services budget review

The Fryeburg Budget Committee unanimously approved the 2/24/2025 meeting minutes and voted to invite Fryeburg Rescue back to a meeting to further explain its building mortgage, following debate about whether lease revenue from the Police Department should be used for operating costs. The committee reviewed multiple department budgets, including Select Board, Planning Board, Appeals Board, Conservation Committee, Parks, Library, Recreation, and Civil Services, with discussion on various items but no formal votes on those budgets. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Approved the 2/24/2025 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Voted unanimously to invite Fryeburg Rescue back to a meeting to further explain the building mortgage.

Fryeburg Tree Committee

The Fryeburg Tree Committee will hold a procedural meeting to elect officers and discuss initial goals and future plans for tree education, maintenance, and grant assistance. No specific budgets, ordinances, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Elect committee president and secretary
• Review initial goals and future plans for tree education, preservation, and replacement
• Discuss potential grant assistance and public outreach

Select Board

The Select Board will consider awarding a bid for a tandem axle truck with plow and dump body, contingent on town meeting appropriation, and review a foreclosure/sale at 172 North Fryeburg Road. Routine items include approving prior meeting minutes, department head reports, and payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Award bid for tandem axle truck with plow and dump body (pending town meeting appropriation)
• Review of 172 North Fryeburg Road foreclosure/sale
• Approve February 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive department head reports
• Approve Payroll Warrants #75 & 77 and Accounts Payable Warrants #76 & 78

The Select Board unanimously accepted a bid from Freightliner/Western Star of Maine for a Western Star truck with Viking Cives body and plow gear, pending Town Meeting approval of funds. The board also unanimously voted to demolish the building(s) at 172 North Fryeburg Road, with the means to pay for demolition to be discussed. Other actions included approving meeting minutes, the Town Manager's report, and payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Freightliner/Western Star of Maine truck bid, pending Town Meeting funding (unanimous)
• Voted to demolish building(s) at 172 North Fryeburg Road (unanimous)
• Accepted Town Manager's report (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #75 & 77 and Accounts Payable Warrants #76 & 78 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Fryeburg Planning Board will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Land Use Ordinance regarding adult-use and medical-use cannabis. They will also review land use authorization applications for CBW Labs for adult-use retail, manufacturing, and cultivation operations. The meeting includes approval of January minutes, a public forum, and the CEO report.

• Public Hearing on Land Use Ordinance Section 2
• Public Hearing on Land Use Ordinance Section 17 Y (Adult Use Cannabis)
• Public Hearing on Land Use Ordinance Section 17 Z (Medical Use Cannabis)
• Review of CBW Labs applications for adult-use retail, manufacturing, cultivation
• Review of Land Use Authorization for 235 AU Adult Use Retail Operations

The Fryeburg Planning Board approved the Land Use Authorization application for CBW Labs' adult-use cannabis retail, cultivation, and manufacturing operations, with two members abstaining. The board also approved revisions to three Land Use Ordinance sections (2.H, 17.Y, 17.Z) as discussed during public hearings, scheduling additional public hearings for the next meeting. The ordinance revisions were not sent to the Select Board because further changes are needed.

• Approved CBW Labs adult-use cannabis Land Use Authorization (unanimous, Jacobson and Chase abstaining)
• Approved Section 2.H ordinance revisions with future public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Section 17.Y ordinance revisions with future public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Section 17.Z ordinance revisions with future public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Price abstaining)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)

Budget Committee

The Fryeburg Budget Committee will meet to elect officers, review the upcoming schedule, and discuss budgets for the Airport, Saco Valley Fire, Rescue, Debt Service, and General Assistance. They will also discuss a potential COLA/wage increase. The meeting is a review and discussion session, with no final decisions noted.

• Election of officers
• Review of Airport budget
• Review of Saco Valley Fire and Rescue budgets
• Review of Debt Service and General Assistance budgets
• Discussion of COLA/wage increase

The Fryeburg Budget Committee met on February 24, 2025, and reviewed budget proposals for the Airport, Saco Valley Fire, Rescue, Debt Service, and General Assistance. No formal votes were taken on the budgets; the committee discussed a proposed 4% wage increase for town employees and heard updates on airport revenue and fire department funding. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made.

• Elected Ed Price as committee chair (unanimous)
• Elected Stephen Chase as vice chair (unanimous)
• Reviewed Airport budget request of $20,000
• Reviewed Saco Valley Fire budget with increases noted
• Reviewed Rescue budget based on 10-year call average
• Discussed proposed 4% wage increase for employees
• Adjourned at 6:06 pm (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on awarding the South Chatham Road reconstruction bid, pending voter appropriation of funds at Town Meeting. Other actions include approving a liquor license for 302 West Smokehouse and Tavern, a stipulated judgment with Albert Labonte, and accepting Mulford Fund grants for community events.

• Award South Chatham Road reconstruction bid, pending town meeting approval
• Approve liquor license for 302 West Smokehouse and Tavern at 636 Main Street
• Approve stipulated judgment and final order between town and Albert Labonte
• Accept Mulford Fund grants: $2,650 for Bradley Park Summer Concert Series, $5,000 for beautification projects, $5,000 for 4th of July Fireworks
• Review land donation offer (p/o Map 039, Lot 003) and Brian Fram's request to purchase land by bowling alley

The Fryeburg Select Board approved several items, including awarding the South Chatham Road reconstruction bid to Manzer's Fine Grade and Earthwork, pending Town Meeting approval of funds. They also approved a liquor license, work at the American Legion, a stipulated judgment, Mulford Fund grants, a Channel 3 MOU, and various other actions. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a Tree Committee appointment.

• Approved January 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for 302 West Smokehouse and Tavern at 636 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved American Legion work by Chris Whitaker/PVHI (unanimous)
• Approved stipulated judgment with Albert Labonte (unanimous)
• Awarded South Chatham Road reconstruction bid to Manzer's Fine Grade and Earthwork, pending Town Meeting appropriation (unanimous)
• Accepted Mulford Fund grants: $2,650 for Bradley Park concerts, $5,000 for beautification, $5,000 for July 4th fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved Channel 3 MOU with Conway (unanimous)
• Appointed James Oliver to Tree Committee (3-0-1, Tyrrell abstained)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a variance request. The primary item for discussion is a front setback request for a property at 50 Hill Farm Lane.

• Variance request for front setback at 50 Hill Farm Lane (Brian and Ann Garvin)

The Fryeburg Board of Appeals voted unanimously to accept the variance application from Brian and Ann Garvin for 50 Hill Farm Lane as complete. The applicant explained that the right-of-way for Hill Farm Lane is 66 feet wide, while the road itself is only 20 feet, which likely places the structure too close to the property line. No decision on the variance itself was made; the board only accepted the application for further review.

• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Garvin variance application as complete (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review Land Use Ordinance applications for several adult-use cannabis operations. These include retail, manufacturing, and cultivation requests.

• CBW Labs Adult Use Retail Operations application
• CBW Labs Adult Use Manufacturing Operations application
• CBW Labs Adult Use Cultivation Operations application
• 235 AU LLC Adult Use Retail Store application

The Fryeburg Planning Board accepted CBW Labs' land use application as complete and scheduled a public hearing, with two members abstaining. The board tabled the adult use store application for 235 Bridgton Road until the next meeting, pending further clarification and additional information. The board also scheduled public hearings on three LUO revisions and approved the December minutes and CEO report.

• Accepted CBW Labs land use application as complete (unanimous, Chase and Jacobson abstaining)
• Scheduled public hearing for CBW Labs application at next meeting (unanimous, Chase and Jacobson abstaining)
• Tabled adult use store application for 235 Bridgton Road until next meeting (unanimous, Chase and Jacobson abstaining)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Accepted CEO monthly report (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on LUO revisions for Section 2.H (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on LUO revisions for Section 17.Y (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on LUO revisions for Section 17.Z (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider and vote on several action items, including revisions to the Town of Fryeburg Parking Ordinance, acceptance of a donated bus for the Recreation Department, and approval of funds for electrical work at the Transfer Station. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and department reports.

• Action to approve revisions to the Town of Fryeburg Parking Ordinance
• Action to accept donation of a Ford F350 14-passenger bus from Fryeburg Rec Inc. for the Recreation Department
• Action to sign a Municipal Release Deed for Everett Douglass for Map 16, Lot 64
• Action to approve use of up to $5,000 from Credit Reserve for electrical work at the Transfer Station to install Variable Frequency Drives for compactors

The Fryeburg Select Board unanimously approved revisions to the Town Parking Ordinance, accepted a donated Ford F350 bus for the Rec Department, signed a release deed, and authorized up to $5,000 for electrical work at the Transfer Station. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved revisions to Town Parking Ordinance (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of Ford F350 14-passenger bus from Fryeburg Rec Inc. (unanimous)
• Signed Municipal Release Deed for Everett Douglass, Map 16, Lot 64 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 from Credit Reserve for electrical work at Transfer Station (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Warrants #64, 66, 67 and Accounts Payable Warrants #65 & 68 (unanimous)

Municipal Complex Committee

The Municipal Complex Building Committee will meet to review the current status of the project and evaluate various funding efforts. The discussion focuses on potential financial sources for the complex.

• Review of CDS Funds
• Review of USDA funding
• Review of FAME funding
• Review of ECD/NBRC funding
• Review of foundation, charitable, and corporate giving

The Municipal Complex Building Committee met and reviewed project status and funding efforts. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, covering federal funding prospects, corporate giving, and USDA loan options. The committee adjourned without taking action.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on proposed parking and mobile vending ordinances. The board will also consider appointing a member to the Town Tree Committee, review a lease agreement with the Upper Saco Cultural Alliance for 511 Main St, and discuss a request to name a bridge in honor of veterans.

• Public Hearing on the Town of Fryeburg Parking Ordinance
• Public Hearing on the Town of Fryeburg Mobile Vending Ordinance
• Action to appoint Kristen McDermott to the Town Tree Committee
• Review of Lease Agreement with Upper Saco Cultural Alliance for 511 Main St
• Review of Calista Cross’s request to name a bridge in honor of veterans

The Select Board held public hearings on parking and mobile vending ordinances with no comments, then approved the December 19, 2024 minutes. They amended the lease with the Upper Saco Cultural Alliance for 511 Main St by removing sections requiring personal guaranties and adding provisions about non-profit status and security deposit return timing. A request to name a bridge for veterans was tabled after it was discovered the bridge is already named Osgood Bridge.

• Approved December 19, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Harper abstained)
• Appointed Kristen McDermott to Town Tree Committee (unanimous)
• Removed sections 39-41 from USCA lease (4-0-1, Tyrrell abstained)
• Added lease changes re: non-profit status and 30-day security deposit return (unanimous)
• Tabled bridge naming request (unanimous)
• Approved Town Manager's report (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable warrants (unanimous)