MADAWASKA – Residents of the Birch Point area off Long Lake would like to see more recreational facilities on town-owned land, and they are willing to put in some work and money to make such a facility real.

The Lakeshore Association, a group of seasonal and year-round homes and camps, have held some fundraisers and applied for some grants to do the work they envision.

To make the plans a reality, Madawaska residents must approve the project and the acceptance of funds.

Residents will get that chance at a special town meeting that will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Madawaska High School cafeteria.

Selectmen approved the warrant for the special meeting on Monday night.

First, residents must approve the development of facilities on the town-owned property along the lake and near St. Michael’s Chapel.

Selectman Donald Chasse said residents have asked for the development of tennis courts, a combination soccer/softball field, and walking and biking trails.

No monetary amount is mentioned in the warrant for the special town meeting, but it mentions that funding would come from donations and grant money. The town would also need to create a reserve fund for the money.

“This is to start the process of doing some work there,” Chasse said. “The development and upkeep would be done through the recreation department.

“People attending our meetings have said that many people in the area would make use of the facilities,” Chasse said.

Other business at the special town meeting includes a proposal to purchase some land, about one acre, to increase the size of the lot where the town wants to construct a salt and sand shed on Lavertu Road. The town wants to use $7,000 from a public works account to purchase the land and have it surveyed.

Town officials also want the approval to expend $31,447 to upgrade the computer system at the town office. Residents had approved $30,000 for the project at the 2004 town meeting, but the work had not been done. The amount over the already approved $30,000 is interest that money has gathered since 2004.

Selectmen also want approval to dispose of tax acquired property formerly owned by David Daniel McQuarrie. The property is located on Maine Street.

Residents will also be asked for the authority to expend $12,000 to purchase tents for the recreation committee. The money would come from the town’s undesignated fund. The fund is where tent rental fees are recorded.

Finally, the town is seeking approval or for residents to enter into a three-year contract for the use of a Bicentennial Park. The park is owned by the Diocese of Portland. In return for the use of the park, the town would agree to perform snow removal services at both the St. David and St. Thomas Aquinas Churches.