Melissa L. Doane

The Council discussed a settlement hearing related to a property at 114 Clan Street, noting that the offer of $6,500 was rejected by the resident. The Town Manager provided updates on outstanding judgment amounts, attorney fees incurred for the legal case, and unsuccessful efforts to coordinate with non-profit organizations to assist the resident with housing. The Council reviewed the status of the resident's life estate interest and discussed potential future legal actions or property management strategies regarding code violations on the site.

The council discussed various community matters, including updates on the Bradley Museum's schedule and upcoming senior citizen events. The manager provided a report regarding an ongoing settlement agreement and a survey concerning temporary flex post installations on Clam Street. Additionally, the council reviewed financial implications related to the RSU budget and discussed the maintenance of road salt and sand supplies. Significant attention was given to proposals for a fish harvesting project, evaluating preferred harvest sites, potential educational opportunities for students, and logistics for selling the product.

The council addressed several operational and community matters, including a notice of violation and cease and desist for a property on Crame Street, with plans to hire a contractor to clear debris from the town's right of way and request support from the County Sheriff's office during the cleanup. The meeting also covered the upcoming spring cleanup, including updated guidelines for hazardous waste disposal, the status of a forest museum harvester contract, and a clarification regarding office hours. New business included the approval of temporary traffic calming measures on Crame Street and an update on the status of road weight limit postings. Furthermore, the council discussed a new residential development project and reviewed municipal budget adjustments, noting the council's current position relative to the budget cap, and authorized municipal warrants.

The council reviewed and approved the 2026 regional interim contract and authorized the printing of additional copies of the 'Growing Up Bradley' book. The manager provided updates on tax-acquired property sales, the status of a trail grant, automatic foreclosure notices, and a municipal software upgrade. The council discussed the potential use of surplus funds from a school consolidation for fire station debt payoff and future budget offsets, with a decision to proceed with the fire station debt payoff to realize interest savings. Additionally, the council approved moving forward with an RFP for a wood harvest project.

The Council discussed the evaluation of three RFP responses for harvest rights, including logistics and site usage near a cemetery. Updates were provided on a denied climate resilience grant application, the ongoing mediation process concerning a property at 114 Cran Street, and proposed speed mitigation strategies involving freestanding flex posts on Cran Street. The Council also received a presentation on the 2026-2027 municipal budget, which currently exceeds the self-imposed budget cap due to rising county taxes and operating expenses. Additionally, the Council commended the performance of the local plow driver during recent storm events.