PITTSFIELD – Town councilors will have to delete some roads from the 2007 planned paving list as bids for the projects came in too high.

According to Town Manager Kathryn Ruth, the budget for the 2007 plan was $92,000, and the lowest bid came in at $108,996.

The bids reflected costs that have increased significantly in the past three years, according to Ruth.

The roads originally planned for paving include Summer Street, Lincoln Street, Hemlock Terrace, Union Street, Noble Court, Higgins Road and Powers Road.

The Public Works Department will make a recommendation at Tuesday’s council meeting as to which roads will be cut.

The council also will consider upgrading the lights in the town office and fire station to take advantage of a $15 per light rebate offered by Efficiency Maine program.

There are 137 fixtures, according to Ruth, which could result in a rebate of $2,055 and cost the town $3,834. The cost of the upgrade would be offset by lower utility bills, Ruth said.

The council also will execute an agreement with the Maine Forest Service for a $4,090 Project Canopy grant as part of a planned walking trail, called the Mill Pond Loop, which wanders through four parks and the downtown area.

The loop consists of 0.8 miles and includes nine areas for new tree plantings.

The council also has two public hearings set: one on a proposal to name a park on Sebasticook Street “Barbara Fendler Memorial Park,” and another to accept payment for a tax-acquired property.

The council meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, in the council chambers of the Municipal Building.