Woolwich will post Old Stage, Nequasset and Mountain roads during construction of the new Station 46 Bridge. Road Commissioner Jack Shaw told the selectboard Feb. 22, he’d need their approval before he put up the signs.

“We’re talking signs indicating, ‘No Thru Traffic’ and ‘No Thru Trucks.’ MaineDOT (Department of Transportation) officials have told me the selectboard has the authority to direct me to temporarily post our roads for the duration of the bridge replacement,” explained Shaw. Selectmen asked Shaw to provide a list of the locations he planned to post. They’ll also review town ordinances to see if a public hearing is needed to alert residents of the change.

“If one is needed, then we’ll schedule it for our next meeting on March 7,” Chairman David King Sr. said.

Shaw noted due to the recent warm weather he’s posted town roads for weight limits. “It’s that time of year when we’re in and out of mud season depending on the temperature,” he commented.  

EMS Director Brian Carlton reported the Woolwich ambulance service had responded to 56 calls since the start of the new year, an average of about one per day. He said the ambulance made 289 calls in 2021, a 45 to 50 call increase since the town took over the service. Carlton also told the board he was concerned about the loss of ambulance personnel. “Our staffing level has taken a hit and I fear it could get worse,” he said. King asked Carlton to remain after the meeting to meet with the board briefly in executive session to discuss a personnel issue.

A plaque honoring longtime resident Joan Jordan will be placed at Nequasset Park this spring. Jordan, 80, of Old Stage Road, died Feb. 18. She had been active on town committees and was a past planning board member. For the last several years, she co-chaired the Nequasset Park Committee with Sue Ellen Whittaker. Whittaker suggested placing a plaque in Jordan’s memory at the park, which is behind the municipal building and includes a swimming area and boat launch. Selectmen agreed it would be a fitting tribute.

Selectmen are considering hiring a new custodial service or a person to provide cleaning and minor maintenance at the municipal building.

Earlier in the day, the board interviewed town clerk candidates but no announcement was made concerning a hiring. The board is looking to fill the job following the resignation of Anthony Blasi; his final day at the town office was Feb. 18. Until the job is filled, Town Administrator Kim Dalton is serving as interim town clerk and register of voters.

This year’s annual town meeting is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 in the gymnasium of Woolwich Central School.