In 2023, Wiscasset and other towns dealt with how to get and keep workers, improve residents’ and businesses’ internet access and, in Wiscasset’s case, how to protect the wastewater treatment plant from the rising water of climate change.
Oct. 19 in Alna, Second Selectman Steve Graham and Third Selectman Coreysha Śtone agreed to end the town’s enforcement action on a Golden Ridge Road boat ramp and settle with Jeff Spinney. For the town, the deal is more a surrender than a settlement.
A proposed deal between Alna and resident Jeff Spinney would bar him from rolling out an aluminum mat at his boat ramp off Golden Ridge Road; and would let up to 10 Golden Ridge Sportsman’s Club members a year use the ramp, but not for motor boats.
Having a resident as a code enforcement officer risks conflict, Alna First Selectman Ed Pentaleri said. The statement Sept. 27 was in response to Third Selectman Coreysha Stone’s asking if two possible candidates, both residents, would be considered.