Edgecomb selectmen are compiling topics for a community meeting discussing future town business. On Tuesday, June 23, selectmen set Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. for the discussion. Selectmen plan on discussing Edgecomb Eddy School's future, creating a comprehensive plan committee, and other important municipal projects, according to Chairman Forrest Carver.

In other action, Selectman George Chase reported on his exploration of a 2.4-acre parcel behind the town’s municipal parking lot. The area is overgrown with bushes and trees, but Chase believes it has potential for significant municipal functions. One is for an expanded parking lot. Another is the location for a new municipal building or spot for an Edgecomb Historical Society storage shed.

“Once we clear out the thick bushes, we can see what we have out there,” he said. Chase will seek out potential contractors to mow the parcel and will report back at the next meeting. 

Selectmen gave approval to Road Commissioner Scott Griffin to use salt and sand funds for repairing the municipal salt and sand storage shed. 

Selectmen want to create a job description for the town hall’s custodian. None of the selectmen have ever met the custodian. Town Clerk Claudia Coffin reported the custodian usually cleans once a month and checks in on “regular intervals.” Selectmen plan on appointing an informal committee to discuss creating a custodian’s job description. Selectmen reached a consensus on membership. They proposed a selectman, the custodian and Administrative Assistant Jessica Mague as members. No date was mentioned for a possible meeting.

Selectmen want to re-activate the ordinance review committee which has been dormant. Selectmen plan on meeting with Planning Board Chairman Rebecca Graham next month to discuss reviving the committee. Selectmen proposed a membership with two planning board members, two residents, two comprehensive plan representatives and a selectman. The board tabled discussion until next meeting.

Fire Chief Roy Potter received board approval to sell Engine No. 3 to Monson Fire Department for $15,000. Edgecomb's department is also interested in selling Engine No.5, according to Potter.

Selectmen meet next at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 in the conference room.