Woodstock board approves broadband funds

A local committee is seeking to upgrade internet service for several Bethel area towns.

Woodstock mulls town meeting logistics as virus spread continues

With the pandemic more widespread now, and the future uncertain regarding vaccinations, selectmen are considering again delaying the annual town meeting.

Woodstock eyes recreational marijuana, MUBEC adoption

WOODSTOCK — Woodstock selectmen are pondering a request for a recreational marijuana ordinance, and are also mulling whether the town should adopt the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). At a meeting earlier this month, resident Chandler Simpkins asked the board to consider a recreational marijuana ordinance that would allow growing and wholesale selling, […]

Woodstock board eyes recreational marijuana ordinance, state building code adoption

Resident is first to request grow, wholesale sales operation.

Honor Guards of World War I and II

Greenwood to vote at town office this year

GREENWOOD — Town Manager Kim Sparks said the town was officially approved to hold this year’s election voting at the town office instead of the town legion hall. The move comes after concerns of mold in the legion hall. Selectman Norman Milliard asked if poll workers would be in the same room as voters. Sparks […]

Woodstock to vote on marijuana opt-in

WOODSTOCK — Voters will decide on referendum day, July 14, whether to authorize the operation of medical marijuana registered caregiver retail stores within the town, provided they operate in compliance with all applicable state and local requirements. They will also decide whether to authorize the state to issue licenses for the sale of malt liquor […]

Woodstock votes to form Buck’s Ledge panel

WOODSTOCK — About 50 voters turned out for Woodstock’s unique outdoor annual town meeting Monday, approving the formation of a committee to study the feasibility of creating a community forest with the Buck’s Ledge property. They also approved the relocation of a ball field, the purchase of a highway truck and the replacement of the […]

Woodstock Town Meeting: Buck’s Ledge, ball field, plow truck

WOODSTOCK — Among the warrant articles Woodstock voters will consider Monday at their annual town meeting are a proposal to form a committee to explore the feasibility of creating a community forest with the Buck’s Ledge property, the purchase of a plow truck, the relocation of a ball field, the repair of a bridge and […]

Woodstock selectmen set June 22 for town meeting

WOODSTOCK — Woodstock selectmen Tuesday set June 22 as the date for the annual town meeting. It will start at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Town Office, with attendees staying in their cars drive-in style.  Communication will be via two-way radios, with selectmen seated on a trailer next to the office building. […]