The Board authorized Joe Hemings to sign closing documents for the Woodward Parcel, acquired for $2,500 with grants. Four commercial tax abatements were reviewed: 36 Glen Road received $690.63; 38 Lancaster Road received $607.90; abatements for 471-485 Main Street and 545 Main Street were denied. Paul Robitai was reappointed as the town's representative to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). An MOU regarding a utility pole on Railroad Street was signed. The Board adopted an Anonymous Communications Policy, requiring identification for official action. The Presidential Range Riders presented on snowmobile access routes, discussing safety and signage; no vote was taken. Paving for Railroad Street and Stony Brook is scheduled for this week, with parking bans in effect. A $12,000 settlement was received from Primex for water main repairs.
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The Gorham Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Vice Chair Abby Ivanko, acting in the absence of Chairman Paul Robatile, stated that only three board members were present, which is insufficient to conduct business as a quorum requires four members. Absences included Bob Gargano due to a conflict, and Tim Murphy and Eric Ryder who were out of state. No decisions, votes, budget items, or appointments were made. The next scheduled meeting is set for the third Thursday of July, which is July 16th, 2026. SPEAKER_2 requested public comment be placed before member elections at future meetings. Ivanko agreed to relay this request to the Chairman.
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The Board approved a two-year lease with AHEAD for 123 Main Street, renewable for five years, despite prior voter authorization to sell the building. SPEAKER_10, citing $44 million in tax-exempt property value, argued the town should seek taxable private buyers. SPEAKER_8 stated the 89% ownership stake made selling difficult and realtors found buyers unlikely. The Board voted to redeem three tax-deed properties to SDC Realty LLC (7, 9, and 15 Ray Street) after back taxes were paid. An updated 91A policy was approved, maintaining fees at $0.25 per page. SPEAKER_6 reported Stony Brook Phase 2 and Railroad Street paving are slated for late June. The Board approved the June 1st meeting minutes. SPEAKER_8 retired as Town Manager, with Joe Phil taking over.
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The Gorham Wayfinding Signage Public Hearing gathered input on proposed signage designs and placement. Consultants from the McCclure Group presented two design options derived from the "Gorham Outdoors" brand, featuring motifs like moose. Option one uses rounded corners and the full brand palette, while option two has sharper edges and a more readable font. Attendees favored aspects of both, suggesting a hybrid approach to improve readability and maintain brand identity. The draft placement plan proposes connections between key recreational destinations (Presidential Rail Trail, Pine Mountain, Androscoggin River access) and downtown. No votes, decisions, or budget items were finalized. Installation timing depends on future external grant funding. The project schedule includes a survey for input and a destination management group meeting on June 25, 2026, to summarize feedback and finalize the design guide and placement plan. The planning board and board of selectmen have previously given their blessing to the project.
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SPEAKER_1 presided over a Board of Selectmen meeting. The Board approved Marie's request to use funds to clean stones at the old Main Street Cemetery. They also authorized spending up to $500 from the flower trust account interest for artificial wreaths or urns at cemetery entrances.
Regarding tax abatements, the Board accepted assessors' recommendations to deny requests for Helen Boisejure, Kimberly Smith and Michael Bergeron, Mildred Dupick, and the Ballant Court Irrevocable Trust. They approved abatements for Donna Godin ($3,199.01), William and Emily Lynch ($1,645.97), Public House Eateries ($1,331.54), Benjamin and Lisa Schott ($5,778), and the Richard Wallingford Trust ($6,747.46). The Board denied applications for Cardell and Christina Zornio. A $71,004.48 system abatement for Goram R.R.E. LLC was approved. Veteran credits of $300 were granted to Daniel Zagdengross and Mary Partnope.
Joe Hemings was authorized to sign documents for a $50,000 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.
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