The Select Board approved several fiscal items Nov. 18: an additional $13,684.61 from the Road Capital Reserve to cover overrun costs on the Strickland Ferry Road paving contract (quantity adjustments and additional gravel), Accounts Payable warrant #18 in the amount of $312,657.39, and acceptance of donations totaling $3,118.44 to supplement LADREC recreation programs.

Shannon, the town’s account manager, explained the paving overrun reflected contract quantity increases and tree‑trimming additions; the total paving contract rose to approximately $199,005.49 (as presented) and the additional reserve authorization covered the difference. Accounts Payable #18 included election worker pay, credit‑card reconciliations and a reissued cemetery appropriation check; the warrant was approved by a 4‑0 vote.

Board members discussed timing and transparency of financial packets and asked staff to provide clearer, earlier distribution of lengthy documents to enable more complete review ahead of meetings.