THE OWNER of the Goldman Dam, which spans the Souhegan River in Milford, wants to either sell the downtown landmark to the town for $1 or authorize a conservation group or the town to take it down.

Selectmen voted 3-2 on Aug. 25 to buy it. Then, facing a Dec. 1 deadline to finalize their decision, they asked staff to request an updated inspection by the state’s Dam Bureau, explore any potential liability to the town, and see if the dissolved trust that owns the dam can legally sell it.

Those advocating to buy the 19th-century dam, located just east of the Stone Bridge near the Oval, said it is a vital part of the community.

“Losing the dam in Milford is going to change a lot of the aesthetics,” Selectman Chris Labonte told the board. “This is the one who holds the character of Milford.”

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