Select Board meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2006 was attended by all select board members. Joe gave a report on the Transfer Station. Sale of stickers is going smoothly.

Chad reported on progress with the highway department on the issue of discontinuance of maintenance of roads. The procedure will be for Ray to submit a list of roads for consideration of discontinuance of maintenance. The Select Board will agree on which roads should be considered. After the decision, the roads will be advertised in a local newspaper, a notice will be posted for 14 days, and abutters will be notified by mail. An informational meeting will be scheduled. The final decision for discontinuance of roads will be made by the Select Board.

Chief Steve Dean reported that ‘hunting and fishing licenses’ will no longer be available in Savoy. He has only had a few requests. The required paperwork by the state agency to support the continuance of offering these licenses in Savoy is not cost effective. Residents have been purchasing their licenses at other businesses.

The Select Board will begin working on the Annual Budget this month. The Finance Committee is expected to being this process in February.

NOTICE: The Town of Savoy is looking to fill a position for a part-time appointed Dog Officer. This position would be on an "as needed" basis. For more information or to receive an application, stop by at a Select Board Tuesday night meeting at 7 PM at the Senior Center, 720 Main Road. by Brenda Smith