The town, at the suggestion of Fire Chief Bill St. Michel, has requested that a fire services rating review be performed by the insurance rating agency Insurance Services Office Inc. In conjunction, a new building code has been submitted for review, prior to being voted on, which will likely take place at a special town meeting.

St. Michel is working with the Planning Board to develop fire suppression systems and new regulations for subdivisions. He has requested that the Board of Selectmen authorize him to contract with the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments for a plan and regulation recommendations. The town has received a grant that will cover 50 percent of the cost of two new hydrants.

– Connie Footman

Durham: Three bids received for new firetruck

Selectmen have accepted Ken Byras’ high bid of $1,003 for the recently retired firetruck. The only other bid was from Helen Harkins for $310.

Three companies have submitted price proposals for the new firetruck that was authorized by voters at the town meeting. They are Greenwood Fire, $134,998; EVM, $138,900; and KME, $135,477. The proposals will be reviewed by the Fire Apparatus Committee which will make a recommendation to selectmen.

– Connie Footman