TRENTON — Two law firms responded to the town’s recent request for proposals for legal representation.

The Trenton Board of Selectmen Tuesday night opened proposals from Fenton, Chapman, Wheatley & Kane and Eaton Peabody, but tabled a decision until its Nov. 15 meeting.

Selectman Jim Cameron said he wanted more time to compare the proposals to the town’s request.

Attorney Dale Worthen of Eaton Peabody is the current town legal counsel.

Cameron said the selectmen had decided “to go fishing,” as it had been years since the town had put out a request for proposals from other firms.

In other business, the selectmen decided not to consider creating a fireworks ordinance.

Earlier this year, the Legislature and Governor Paul LePage passed a law, which will become effective Jan. 1, allowing the sale and possession of most commercial fireworks in the state.

Some municipalities have passed local ordinances banning or further regulating the sale or use of fireworks.

“I just wondered if that is something we should be thinking about,” said Selectman Carlene Hanscom.

Cameron said he thought that most of the fireworks ordinances passed so far were in more densely populated urban areas.

“The other issue is enforcement,” said Selectman Fred Ehrlenbach.

He said state troopers and Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies do not have jurisdiction to enforce local ordinances. The town does not have a constable.

“I think you may be opening a can of worms,” Ehrlenbach said.

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