Eddington Selectmen's Meeting - May 19

Craig Russell graduated from college and will intern at the Firehouse this summer. Everyone commented on how fast his college years have passed.

The Town Manager confirmed that IF the proposed School Budget passes June 9 (voting from 8am - 8pm at the Town Office) the mill rate will be increased by 1 resulting in an additional $100.00 per $100,000. of property value. It seems that (?) has determined that Eddington property values have increased. Don't ask me how that happened seeing how many homes have been up for sale for so long with nothing apparently happening. Seems if just one property sells and there's any good sale price, we are all assumed to be living in a "higher priced spread."

Clewley Farm Restaurant petitioned for, and received, it's renewed liquor license for the restaurant bar. And Saturday night it will be Woody Woodman and his group (drums, keyboard, saxaphone and ... for music and vocals). Show should be starting at 7pm. Should be a good show and a full house.

Perhaps the most exciting news was a presentation by Lore Lipkvick, a cheesemaker, who wanted to talk about starting a Farmers Market in Eddington. She had talked with several potential fresh vegetable vendors - is looking for a BAKER and seafood vendor, flowers, fruits, etc. The idea is for the Farmers Market to serve Clifton, Holden, Auroa, Great Pond, Bradley, and ??? Everyone was excited. She'll be addressing the Eddington Planning Board this coming Tuesday for anyone who wants more info or to be able to talk with her. I won't mention who said she should be talking to Susan Shane (who knows everybody who could help - but his initials are ....;-)

It was a good meeting with a lot of optimism considering the idea of a Farmers Market that would become an Annual Happening on Sundays (only) from about 10am to 2-3pm. More details at the Planning Board meeting.