Alna will have its attorney work with the town’s abutters along Sand Building Road, to form a road association that will include the town. Selectmen’s decision Friday night, Jan. 21 aimed to address the years-long issue of the road’s maintenance. “(.
Alna firefighter Paul Crandall responded to none of the car mishaps town officials said happened in a Wednesday, Jan. 5 icing event. He lives on Head Tide Hill Road, the hill had not been sanded and he did not want to be in the Sheepscot River below.
At Alna’s annual town meeting in March, Ralph Hilton wants fellow residents to consider an ordinance for recalling elected town officials. He said the petition he has turned in stems from selectmen’s handling of town business Dec. 1 . At that.
Calderwood Engineering Dec. 15 recommended Alna replace Ben Brook Bridge on Egypt Road. The firm and selectmen favor it so far over four other options. It would cost the most, $570,000, and last the longest, at 75 years, according to the preliminary.
Over and over Dec. 1, Alna selectmen faced more of the same criticism, and some new, for their handling of town business. This time, Second Selectman Linda Kristan also faced past selectman Doug Baston’s call for her to step down. Kristan responded.