BETHEL Last week, selectmen agreed to extend outdoor seating for area businesses until November 1.
Brian Simpson, who owns Butcher Burger restaurant, spoke on behalf of other businesses requesting for an extension, including Steam Mill Brewing and the Modern Barn.
Both Steam Mill and Modern Barn had employees or owners were present at the meeting.
Simpson said he thinks most people in the community feel safe and noted that no one at the meeting was masked, but that many people from away do not feel as comfortable, yet.
“A lot of the tourists coming into our state do not feel [as safe],” Simpson said. “They are still nervous.”
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BETHEL Selectmen unanimously approved a request for the Telstar senior class to use the town common for its parade on Tuesday, June 8. Like last year, graduates will stand by their posters six feet apart while family and friends circle the common in their cars saluting the class.
With the boards approval, Telstar Prinicpal Mark Kenney said he will now contact the town fire department and the Oxford County Sheriffs Office about helping lead the parade and assisting with traffic control.
In other news, Brandon Merry from Maine Adaptive, a year-round recreation program for children and adults with disabilities, informed selectmen that the program plans to use the basketball court in town for pickle ball on some Friday mornings throughout the summer and into fall. The current dates run from early July to late October and Maine Adaptive would be using the courts from 9 a.m. to noon.