The town of Edgecomb sent Fire Chief Roy Potter to the Pacific Northwest in search of a fire truck. On Sept. 16, selectmen authorized Potter to spend up to $108,000 to purchase and transport a used fire truck back to Edgecomb. Selectman Forrest Carver is also a volunteer fireman. He told Selectmen Michael Maxim and George Chase during the board meeting two trucks in the department's fleet were no longer viable and Potter was seeking a possible replacement in Oregon.

Maxim reported the Fire Truck Reserve Account had a little over $109,000.

In other action, selectmen reported on Maine Department of Transportation's traffic signal work that began earlier this month at the U.S. Route One and Cochran Road intersection. A MaineDOT memo to Edgecomb officials stated, "Crews will remove the existing flashing beacons and install a new full traffic signal system. This work will also include a lighted 'Red Light Ahead' sign on the northbound U.S. Route One approach, stamped pavement, and new pavement markings," read the memo.

"Work is expected to be completed by Sept. 25. Drivers should expect a shoulder closure during the daytime on Sept. 22 and 23. Brief lane closures with alternating one-way traffic will take place during nighttime work. There are no expected lane closures to take place during the daytime. The projected final signal functionality date is next spring (2026) with flashing signals operational by October 2025."

Selectmen also scheduled a workshop for Tuesday, Sept. 23. Maxim reported one workshop item is hiring a new tax collector. Maxim reported multiple candidates had applied for the job and selectmen would discuss the next step in the hiring process.

Selectmen meet next at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30.