CANTON — Selectmen learned Thursday night that only four of 13 property owners sent bills for back taxes had contacted the town office to work out a payment plan.

The board set a deadline of Sept. 29 for people to contact the town office before the town forecloses on their property.

Board Chairman Scotty Kilbreth and Selectman Donny Hutchins said they thought people should meet with the board to arrange for payment of their tax bills. The board agreed those who owe taxes should be asked to sign an agreement to pay them.

Kathy Hutchins said that in 10 years, she had only done two foreclosures on properties due to nonpayment of taxes.

The board signed an agreement with the snowmobile club to allow it to continue using the trails they had in the past. They also signed an application for the club to apply for a grant to maintain the trails.

Selectman Shane Gallant was appointed to the Med-Care Ambulance Service board with Jason Vaughan as second.

Kathy Hutchins reported that a grinder is being installed Monday at Victorian Villa Rehabilitation and Living Center to help with rags clogging plumbing.

Craig Gammon wanted clarification on his and his mother’s tax bills on their various properties.

Kilbreth asked Kathy Hutchins to ask O’Donnell Associates to send a representative to explain the guidelines for how property was assessed so the board would be able to advise people and people could also come to talk with the assessor.

The board will pursue a grant from the Department of Transportation that may pay for cleanup at a site near the proposed new dam on Whitney Brook at the outlet of Anasagunticook Lake.

An environmental assessment recommended removing surface soils contaminated with arsenic and lead where a tannery once operated. The tannery site is near where the dam is proposed and may be used for a park.

A crosswalk from Canton Heritage Park to the Victorian Villa nursing home has been approved by the Maine Department of Transportation.

Jolene Adley of the Parks and Trails Committee showed the board the new brochure of the Whitney Brook Trail. It was made possible by a grant from the Maine Department of Conservation Recreational Trails Program.

Androscoggin Land Trust provided in-kind match.

The colorful brochure has a trail map on one side. There is also a short history of the town and trail highlights with pictures. The brochures are available at the town office.