Lunenburg Select Board: Hears Maillet Road concerns, election and tax-deadline reminders

Lunenburg Select Board · Meeting recap · meeting of Monday, October 5, 2026

The Select Board met on Monday, October 5, 2026, with board members Harry, Nate and Nancy present and 12 attendees. Chair Harry called the meeting to order at 6pm. The board spent most of the evening on updates and reminders for residents.

Decisions

• Nate moved to approve the minutes of the September Board Meeting, Nancy seconded, and the minutes were approved.
• Nate moved to adjourn at 6:52pm, Nancy seconded, and the meeting was adjourned.

Also discussed

• Maillet Road: A resident said he was still concerned about the road's condition and asked when maintenance would happen. Road Crew Foreman Gregg said the crew has secured materials but must maintain the most heavily traveled roads first. Harry confirmed with Gregg that Maillet Road will be graded before real snow flies.
• Other Highway items: A new industrial tarp has been ordered for the storm-damaged salt shed. The Town needs a ditching bucket for the new excavator. Clerk Gary will work with Gregg and Mascoma Bank to obtain a gas card.
• Taxes: Property taxes are due Friday, 10/9/26. Late and collection fees will not apply until 10/15/26. The Clerk's Office will have extended hours this week and on Tuesday, October 12th.
• General election: Voting is Tuesday, November 3rd, at Lunenburg Elementary School, 9am to 7pm. The State mails every registered voter a ballot.
• Justice of the Peace: The 3 existing Justices of the Peace are not running again. The separate ballot has 5 write-in blanks, and a write-in candidate needs at least 12 votes to be elected.
• Welcome signs: Most attendees favored placing the new signs closer to the Village Center. Gary and Gregg will identify locations and seek landowner approval, and the signs should be installed within 2 weeks.
• Auditors: Auditor Luke said Auditors meetings will move from monthly to quarterly. Monthly audits will continue.
• Walker Pitt Road buyout: Gary said the owners accepted FEMA's appraisal. The Town will receive the buyout funds and reimburse the owner, and it agrees not to develop the property and to keep it mowed.
• Community events: The Better Connections meeting is Tuesday, October 27th at 6 pm at the Gilman Senior Center. The OctoberVest ribbon cutting is Saturday, October 10th, 4-7pm at Fox Field and Forest. Trunk or Treat is October 25th. KESD Superintendent Jen Botzojorns will host an informational meeting Monday, November 2nd, after the Select Board meeting.
• Rep. John Kacenska encouraged residents to vote. Luke also asked to speak with the board after the meeting about a property, as long as no decisions were needed.

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