Woolwich selectmen may have the planning board look into drafting an anti-cluttering ordinance. The law would primarily address derelict buildings but might also impact properties littered with junk.

The decision came in response to a complaint from a resident about an eyesore barn on Hedge Bridge Road off Middle Road.

David King Sr. said the ordinance was better left to the planning board to look into but would ultimately have to be approved by voters at town meeting.

Selectman Dale Chadbourne said he didn’t think the barn in question was any different than an abandoned house recently condemned downtown. “It’s about half fallen down,” he added.

State statutes might allow the town to address the barn without adopting a new ordinance. Code Enforcement Officer Bruce Engert was directed to look into this and also meet with the property owner.

In another matter, Engert said renovations have begun on Dairy Queen near Sagadahoc Bridge. The takeout restaurant will have a new look when it reopens in 2016.  Engert added renovations are also in the works for McElman Subaru on Route 1.

New sign, appointment, grant

MDOT plans to replace the yield sign at the junction of Routes 1 and 127 near Cumberland Farms with a merge sign. The change was a part of the repaving project.

Ben Tipton, Don Adams and Clark Granger were appointed to the Solid Waster and Recycling Committee. The committee next meets on Dec. 16 at 5:30 in the municipal building.

The Woolwich Fire Departmet has received a $2,000 Safety Enhancement Grant from Maine Municipal Association.

Surplus vehicle

Woolwich is seeking bids on its former ambulance, a 2003 Ford E-450 diesel. The truck can be seen at the fire station at 13 Nequasset Road. All bids must be sealed and clearly marked, “2003 Ford Truck” and  received at the town office no later than 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21. For more information, call 207-442-7094.

Selectmen meet next on Dec. 21, at 6 p.m.