For the past 45 years, the most frequently heard complaint is about speeding motorists, Southport Selectman Gerry Gamage said. During the Nov. 4 board meeting, a resident sought selectmen's assistance in slowing down local traffic. The resident requested selectmen replace a faded Nickerson Road stop sign and add speed limit and "Caution Children Playing" signs.

"We can't help you on the stop sign, that is not our jurisdiction. You need to ask MaineDOT's Edgecomb lot about that, but we can do something about the other signs," Gamage said. 

Another resident asked about when the Hendricks Hill Road construction would be done. Hagar Enterprises of Damariscotta needs to have the project done prior to Nov. 15 or face a financial penalty. "It will be done before the snow flies," Gamage said. 

In other action, selectmen approved three town hall rental requests. Molly Hutchins received approval for a Nov. 26 family dinner. Southport Central School received approval for a Dec. 9 winter concert. The school also received approval for a June 2 spring concert. 

Selectmen received a $2,665 funding request from New Hope Midcoast for 2027. Selectmen moved the request along to the budget committee's file. 

All three selectmen have reviewed the proposed Boothbay Region Ambulance Service interlocal agreement. Gamage and fellow board members Smith Climo and Mary Lou Koskela didn't have any concerns with the document's language. 

Southport and other members Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor are having their legal representative review the document. The towns and the BRAS board will refine the proposal prior to submission  for approval at each town meeting. Koskela reminded Gamage, who also serves on the BRAS board, the final version must be ready by January for Southport's March town meeting. 

Selectmen meet next at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the town hall.