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While reviewing municipal appointment vacancies, Edgecomb selectmen were reminded Nov. 15 that several filled seats still needed those people to take their oaths of office. Selectmen reported both planning board alternates were in place. Selectmen...

BILL PEARSON Wed, 12/16/2020 - 8:15am In 2020, COVID-19 resulted Edgecomb first postponing its annual town meeting to August, then changing to a referendum municipal election. On Dec. 14, selectmen discussed holding another referendum-style meeting in May 2021 due to a continuing rise in COVID-19 numbers. Selectmen must decide prior to March 15 in order to meet deadlines for absent ballots. Chairman Mike Smith believes a referendum format is the best way to combat COVID-19 health conc...