Since April 2024, River Road residents have complained about loud noise and fast traffic they attributed to the nearby Glidden Point Oyster Farms. Resident David Tonry lives 600 feet from the farm and along with several other neighbors has issued several complaints to the code enforcement officer and selectmen about the farm's operation.

Oct. 14, Tonry and several neighbors addressed their concerns to the selectboard. In April, selectmen approved a conditional liquor license for Glidden Point Oyster Farm. The lone condition required Glidden Point to seek a change of use status from the planning board prior to seeking another license next spring.

So far, Glidden Point hasn't sought a change. Tonry requested selectmen review recent complaints regarding the farm's conditional license status. Several neighbors complained about noise and traffic incidents.

On Aug. 19, Code Enforcement Officer Marian Anderson told selectmen she had taken all legal actions permitted by law and requested selectmen handle the matter. Selectmen George Chase and Forrest Carver agreed to seek a legal opinion on the oyster farm's operation.

After Conry and his neighbors urged selectmen to take enforcement action on Oct. 14, Chairman Michael Maxim responded the board was still waiting for a legal opinion.

Glidden Point Oyster Farms' owner Ryan McPherson recently told the Register, "We plan to discuss the change of use before the 2026 season as the selectboard has requested. We've always had open and honest communication with the town, and we plan to continue that moving forward."

Selectmen meet next at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 in the meeting room.