PLEASANT RIDGE — Voters on Saturday voted to post speed limit signs on roads and agreed to set aside $15,000 for the future purchase of a truck for plowing.
Twenty-nine of 76 registered voters turned out for the town meeting, which lasted about three hours, according to Town Clerk Marilynn Smith.

“Everything passed,” Smith said of the 65-article warrant, which voters handily approved. “Even the moderator said how smoothly our meetings go.”

Marlene Merrill was elected second assessor to replace Robert Bowden, who chose not to run for re-election.

Cemetery caretaker Clark Sherman, also a member of the Cemetery Committee, stepped down after 35 years, according to Smith. Jessie Brown and Retta Giguere were elected to that panel. All other officials kept their seats.

The municipal budget approved Saturday is $467,000, but that amount is expected to increase when county costs, yet unknown, are added, Smith said. A Land Use Regulation Commission fee also must be added.

Voters asked to have speed limit signs posted because they said people drive too fast on plantation roads.

Amy Calder — 861-9247
acalder@centralmaine.com

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