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Naples board lines up gym roof solutions
from January 26, 2023
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer
NAPLES — Local elected officials are addressing a town gym that is off limits to the public because of a roof that cannot bear much snow or water weight.
The Naples Board of Selectmen agree that the building needs to be demolished as soon as possible.
However, there isn’t time to prepare to hold a special town meeting prior to the annual town meeting in late April, according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.
Most likely, the warrant article will ask residents whether or not to approve the cost of demolishing the gym.
But first, the electrical mechanisms must be rerout- ed away from the gym. The board met on Wednesday after its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday was postponed.
On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the gym was addressed in three ways. The selectmen 1.) Heard a Zoom presentation from an architect on a stand-alone gym design chairperson Carmen Lone said. “It is important to get that project finished. We graciously accept this donation.”
The town took over the recreation complex from the Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group last July. Rec Director Gary Colello conducted a survey asking residents what types of events and what future site developments should the town pursue as part of his planning for the complex.
A check presentation photo (above) was taken, including Cook along with some Chamber members, Select Board members and town officials.
In other business:
Harvest Moon Fest to return. Following a very successful debut, the Harvest Moon Fest will return in September 2023 with a few tweaks, according to organizer Pam Ward.
This year, Ward will team up with Chamber Executive Director Angie
Cook. Ward said the Fest will retain the same mission — family oriented with hands-on activities and local talent featured — with a few changes.
Ward said the group will look to expand to possibly include old-fashioned car display and other activities to target teens and older generations.
“Something for everyone,” Ward said.
The group plans to reach out to more businesses to
