More Bridgton Select Board notes

permit does not address such limitations — occupancy is determined by state permit.

Lone noted that she lives across the street from a motel turned to a venue. There were concerns about traffic, noise, peace and harmony in the neighborhood. Every event last two years were “well thought out and planned, not intrusive,” she said.

The board voted 4-0 to approve the permit.

Some short takes from Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck’s report:

No Parking: If going to Pleasant Mountain for the pleasure of skiing please park in the parking lot(s). Do not park on the sides of the road. There are signs for the parking lots and signs restricting parking on the sides of the road. Vehicles were towed last week for illegal parking on Mountain Road.

Give Your Thoughts : Bridgton is in the process of developing an Open Space Plan which will guide the future of public access to the town’s natural resources and recreation areas. Your input is important! There is one week remaining to take the public survey. Please visit the Community Development webpage to learn more.

Wreath Work: A letter of recognition has been received from Wreaths Across America (“WAA”) recognizing Bridgton Police Officer Michael Chaine’s contributions and commitment to planning and executing WAA’s 2022 escort for the Arlington convoy.

“With logistical operations this size, planning occurs twelve months out of the year and for the past three years, Officer Chaine has volunteered countless hours in completing his roles of route mapping, fire department liaison, and parking coordinator within the WAA Law Enforcement Planning Team. His contributions to the planning and executing of the escort have been instrumental in further developing our logistics and operations each year.”

Budget Work nears. The Select Board will soon be wading through sheet after sheet in oversized binders as they begin their budget review process.

The Select Board will meet with department heads and outside agencies over two days, March 6-7. Select Board member

Paul Tworog asked if on opening day a half-hour could be taken prior to the start of the review to hear an overview from Town Manager Bob Peabody.

The overview would look at “how it is going to all add up; if all comes together as proposed; get individual items, concept whether thinking as a board reduce, minimal increases with an opportunity to do more,” Tworog said. Lone was thinking along similar lines; “the bigger picture, keep concise time frame.”

All agreed to the prebudget overview.

Next Meetings : The Bridgton Select Board meets Feb. 14 and Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.