The question regarding expanding Edgecomb's selectboard to five members is gaining momentum. On Oct. 13, the board discussed options regarding municipal governance. Selectmen Forrest Carver and Cara Gaffney support expanding the board to five members. 

Two members of the public also voiced their support. Resident Roy Potter had a different idea. He believed Edgecomb needed a town manager. "It's time for a town manager. As the board changes, a town manager would provide continuity and make sure things don't fall through the cracks," he said. 

Selectmen decided to seek public opinion through a non-binding email straw poll. The town has about 375 names on an email list and plans on providing them with three options: Retain a three-member board, expand to five members, or hire a town manager to work with a three-person board.  

Selectmen will provide poll results at a future board meeting. Selectmen also discussed whether a citizen's petition should initiate the possible warrant question. Carver said 2028 is the soonest a five-person selectboard could convene in Edgecomb.  

In other action, the building committee advised selectmen to install a service counter in the town hall's upstairs portion. The 11-person committee has researched ways to improve customer service in the historic town hall. For years, town leaders have looked for ways to move the downstairs municipal offices upstairs. 

The committee recommended a service desk as a potential low-cost solution for minimizing foot traffic for older citizens. Selectmen authorized the committee to seek a request for proposals. 

Selectmen announced their plans for providing the Nov. 3 election results. Election officials expect a long night due to the federal and state elections. Edgecomb also has a selectmen's race and a special town meeting referendum on the ballot. "One of us (selectmen) will be there to receive the results and then forward them to website committee member Maggie Hunter. She will post them to the website," said Carver. 

Edgecomb and Woolwich finalized an agreement for disposal of the abandoned sailboat. In May 2025, an abandoned Cape Dory 25 sailboat found its way to Edgecomb. By that August, it had mysteriously disappeared. It reappeared in Woolwich in November. Carver reported the town officials have agreed to split the costs. 

Edgecomb selectmen approved up to $2,700 for disposal which would be paid in the next fiscal year. 

Selectmen meet next at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 in the conference room.