Woolwich Selectman speaks out about candidate's comments

Woolwich selectman David King, who is also running for re-election, spoke out in the weekly selectmen's meeting Monday regarding the comments made by a fellow candidate John Albis who is also running for a selectman's seat in Woolwich.

According to King, comments made by Albis in a newspaper article, implying improper conduct by the selectmen was "insulting to the board."

"I have served on this board for 12 years, we have never met in secret, and always abided by the Right to Know law," King said. "I wish Mr. Albis was here so I could tell him publically and personally it is an insult to the complete board."

King said if anyone from the public thinks the selectmen have met in secret or conducted their meetings improperly they should name the date, time and place.

One resident asked if Albis ever comes to the selectmen's meetings. King answered, "Sometimes."

Two of the other candidates for selectman, Lloyd Coombs, and William Longley, have been attending the selectmen's meetings every week for the last few months.

Woolwich Firefighters Keith Landry and Deane Stanton were recognized for receiving the Lincoln County Fire Academy diploma, and state Firefighter I & II state certification.

Woolwich Fire Chief Kenneth Desmond presented the two men their certificates during the selectmen's meeting. Landry and Stanton were among the 35 graduates who received their diplomas in Boothbay Harbor, October 13.

Both Landry and Stanton thanked the selectmen and the citizens of Woolwich for giving them the opportunity to attend the academy.

Special Needs Planning Coordinator Lynn Orne attended the selectmen's meeting to encourage the town to participate in the program.

Through a grant made possible by the state, planning is underway to provide the Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) with a database for emergency operations planning to include evacuation, sheltering and warning for people with disabilities and special needs.

Orne has been hired as a consultant to provide the EMA directors of Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc counties with a database for each county.

The object of the program is in the event of an emergency, the individuals listed in the database will be contacted and appropriate measures will be taken to insure their safety.

According to Orne, residents that have special needs, and would like to be on the list can be assured the information will be kept confidential, and will only be used by either the county or local EMA Director when the need occurs.

The information forms and registry are available at the town office or at the Sagadahoc County EMA office for special needs residents.

Road Commissioner Jack Shaw agreed to plow the extension of Barley Neck Road this winter as requested by a resident of the road.

The selectmen approved an abatement for a resident who had paid taxes on two pieces of land, which was created by an error during a re-valuation of the town.