Roads discussion continued in Orford

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ORFORD—At least some of the tension from Orford Town Meeting appears resolved.
At its meeting on May 26, the Orford Selectboard voted to direct the highway department to grade two dirt roads in town by the end of this week unless there are exigent circumstances.
During town meeting on May 22, roads and highway maintenance dominated discussion. Among the items on the meeting warrant was a petitioned article asking voters to establish a town highway commission.

Corinth holds delayed annual meeting

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COOKEVILLE—Calling the meeting to order, moderator Gary Apfel mentioned a few obvious departures from tradition: For the first time in 257 years, Corinth’s Town Meeting was held in May, outdoors, under what Apfel described as “a circus tent.” Those attending wore masks and took their seats in chairs widely spaced apart.
No sooner had the proceedings begun than Apfel called for a recess so that Orange-1 state representatives Rodney Graham, R-Williamstown, and Samantha Lefebvre, R-Orange, could address the meeting and take questions.

ATVs get OK for 2021

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WOODSVILLE—The Haverhill Selectboard voted on Monday night to approve ATV access for several months on all roads in Mountain Lakes as well as two class VI roads that will tie into an existing bypass route on town roadways.
Specifically, the board authorized ATVs riders to travel Mountain Lakes roads and use class VI Morse Road and Tewksbury Road, which connects to the existing Augie’s Bypass route traveling along Briar Hill Road. The authorization is not permanent and will only be effective from May 23 through Sept. 30 with 2021 serving essentially as a trial run.

Roads take center stage in Orford

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ORFORD—Residents once again declined to make the road agent position an elected one, but agreed to form a highway advisory commission during the annual town meeting on Saturday afternoon.
For the second year in a row, voters rejected a petitioned article to elect the town’s highway chief. In a paper ballot, voters defeated the article 56-29. In 2020, voters defeated a similar article 76-74.

Haverhill memorial park to host ceremony

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NORTH HAVERHILL—Six years ago, members of the Haverhill Memorial VFW Post 5245 had a vision for a memorial park, honoring all veterans past and present, at the Roland and Florence Clough VFW Field in North Haverhill. Now, with the help of volunteers and local businesses, the endeavor is nearing its final phase, and will be the site of a ceremony on Memorial Day at 10 a.m.
As part of a fundraising campaign for the park, individuals who would like to acknowledge loved ones can purchase custom-engraved memorial bricks that will be placed in the park’s walkways.

Scammers continue to target seniors

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EAST CORINTH—Scams involving social security numbers were among the most frequent scams received by the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program last year.
An East Corinth woman, who requested her name be withheld, recently received a call from a person who claimed to be an investigator for the Social Security Administration.
Under the guise of a “courtesy” call, the caller told her that a parcel containing drugs and a fair amount of cash was shipped to Texas and had her name on it as the sender.

Petition turned aside as vote scheduled

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BRADFORD—Despite a valid petition, selectboard members in Bradford opted against placing an article on an upcoming special town meeting warning that would require public meetings to be livestreamed.
Last week, selectmen approved a warning for the June 22 special meeting, which is intended to address two items of business left outstanding after the annual town meeting in March. Following the March 2 vote, town officials revealed they inadvertently omitted two appropriation requests by area social services agencies from the municipal budget.

Teacher, para depart from WRVS

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WAITS RIVER—Two Waits River Valley School employees have resigned after being placed on leave by the Orange East Supervisory Union.
Damon M. Piletz, an enrichment teacher and interventionist at the middle school level for two years, resigned on May 1.
Rachel Pierson, a paraeducator for instructional support since December 2016, resigned Friday May 7.

Tractor Supply awarded Bradford permit

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BRADFORD—The Bradford Planning Commission has officially approved Tractor Supply’s plans for a new store on the Lower Plain.
There was a site plan review hearing on May 4 for the new store that would be constructed on a vacant parcel next to Bradford Evangelical Free Church.

Elections, roads top Corinth agenda

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COOKEVILLE—Postponed because of safety concerns related to the pandemic, Corinth Town Meeting will be held on May 25, beginning at 10 a.m. outside the Town Hall in Cookeville. Voting by Australian ballot will take place inside Town Hall, where the polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Masks will be required to enter Town Hall, hand sanitizer will be available at the door, and social distancing will be maintained throughout the polling area. Town Clerk Nancy Ertle said that anyone who chooses not to wear a mask can request an absentee ballot from an attendant at the door and fill it out outside.