Riverside Town Council updated on local issues

Rural issues lined the docket as the Riverside Town Council discussed matters ranging from water lines to broadband accessibility. The council met on June 8 for a regular meeting.

Liquor license renewal started off the meeting, with both the Bear Trap and the Mangy Moose being successful in their renewal.

Flooding was discussed with Councilman Mark Helwick discussing the water levels in the Encampment River Basin. He said that he believed the high point of the water was reached the previous week. He also discussed the sandbags supplied from the Town of Encampment.

“The bags were filled by stud...