RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will continue discussion of an ongoing downtown sidewalk reconstruction project at its meeting Thursday, Jan. 8.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Rumford Falls Auditorium.

Selectmen voted 3-1 to forgo a bid process and hire a Livermore Falls firm and its Yarmouth design team to engineer plans to revitalize downtown, including an estimate to develop a design to better engineer and reconstruct downtown sidewalks.

The first phase of the plan consisted of concept-level base mapping, aerial photos and creating a graphic master plan of the downtown sidewalks, for an estimated $11,500.

The second phase consisted of base mapping, design development and construction documents, layout and administration at client direction for an estimated $30,400.

Envision Rumford President Jennifer Kreckel said that improving the sidewalks and safety of the downtown would make it more appealing for new businesses.

Other items on the agenda for Thursday’s meeting include:

* Approval of a quitclaim deed for Clyde and Jane Wardwell for 614 Prospect Ave.

* Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee’s report.

* Approval of a liquor license application and special amusement permit for the Elks Lodge.

* Discussion on the snow removal priority list.

* Appointment of a voter registrar.

* Executive session for a personnel matter.

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