Valerie Woodworth of Dresden thanked selectmen on Monday, May 16 for their support in her selection for the annual Community Citizen Award. Woodworth displayed certificates from Enterprise Grange No. 48 and the Maine Legislature.

“I was overwhelmed by the award,” Woodworth told selectmen.

Woodworth has served as a volunteer at the transfer station swap shop since 1995 and as its coordinator. She has been active since 1995 with the Dresden Historical Society and served as its vice president. She also has been responsible for placing flags on veterans’ graves in the ancient cemeteries for many years.

“We appreciate the work you have done with the Dresden Historical Society,” said board chairman Dale Hinote.

The board agreed to dedicate the annual town report to resident Bill Waters, who died recently. Waters had been a significant benefactor to the Pownalborough Courthouse and had given time and money to the restoration of St. John’s Church, selectmen said.

“He has given a considerable amount to Pownalborough,” said Hinote

In other business, Selectman Allan Moeller Sr. reported that beavers had again clogged a culvert on Cole’s Hill Road.

“We can’t even find the culvert when they plug it,” said Selectman Gerald Lilly.

The board considered whether it would cost more to continually clear the opening or have the beavers trapped out.

Selectmen said that they are still looking for help at the transfer station following disabling injuries and sickness of two of the regular crew members.

They agreed to look into refunding part of the site fees paid by a resident who ended up not building on his lot. They agreed that they would consider refunding a portion of the $446 charges minus the $20 application fee and any costs to the town charged by Code Enforcement Officer James Valley.

The board scheduled a budget workshop for 5:30 pm Thursday, May 19.