JAY — Regional School Unit 73 teachers and directors Thursday tried to come up with ways to save money without eliminating teachers. Board Chairwoman Denise Rodzen said the board asked for $673,000 in cuts from last year’s budget of $18.8 million and each school’s administrators identified places for savings. The cuts, however, “hit right to […]
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Police capture Michael Gatcomb in Fayette
FAYETTE – A New Sharon man wanted by several law enforcement agencies for months was arrested Wednesday night on a warrant after a Ridge Road homeowner reported a suspicious person in the backyard, Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason said Thursday. The homeowner apparently came out of the house and confronted a young man who then […]
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Trash, recyclable pickup days changed in Jay
JAY — Archie’s Inc. will pick up trash and recyclables on Thursday, a day later than usual because of Wednesday’s snowstorm, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said. Trash and recyclables normally picked up Thursday will be collected Friday. The town contracts with the Mexico company for the service and was notified Wednesday of the change. Those with […]
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Avon voters to decide budget, officers Saturday
AVON — Voters will elect municipal officers and set a budget for 2017 at the annual town meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Town Hall. There are 58 articles on the warrant. The total budget requests is $229,000, which is about $50,000 more than last year. According to First Selectman Greta Espeaignnette, […]
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Livermore committees make budget changes
LIVERMORE — The Budget Committee and selectpersons Wednesday made recommendations for the proposed 2018 budget and voted to reduce the amount for ambulance service. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said there is a $15,404 subsidy under ambulance service, which reduces the town’s responsibility to $30,808. At a previous meeting, Budget Committee member Warren Forbes questioned the […]
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Blowers, shovels, scoops manned for nor'easter's removal
FARMINGTON — Snowblowers, plows, shovels and scoops were used Wednesday morning to move more than a foot of snow dumped by Tuesday’s nor’easter. According to the National Weather Service website for the Gray office, Farmington received 19 inches; Eustis, 18; and New Sharon, 15½. Thomas Cormier, 9, of New Sharon was using a snow scoop […]
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Livermore Falls looking at police coverage options
LIVERMORE FALLS — Town officials are considering all options for police coverage, Board of Selectmen Chairwoman Louise Chabot said Monday. “Right now, with money as tight as it is, we have to pursue all of our options,” she said. “It ultimately will be the people’s decision.” The board had directed Town Manager Kristal Flagg to […]
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Selectmen discuss Route 4 reconstruction in Strong
STRONG — Selectmen on Tuesday night discussed the Maine Department of Transportation’s planned Route 4 reconstruction and its impact on a town road. Eliminating the sharp curve at the Sandy River bridge, where the highway continues north from Farmington to Avon and Phillips, will mean truckloads of material will be removed. Board of Selectmen Chairman […]
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Wilton draft budget lowers taxes
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons made budget recommendations Monday amounting to $3.11 million in expenses, an increase of about $24,000 over last year. But an increase in revenues means the tax burden will go down. Taxpayers would have to raise $2.08 million, or about $13,000 less than last year, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. Revenues are expected […]
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Snow shuts offices in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — People knew the snow was coming. It was heralded as a nor’easter last week, but they were not sure the exact time it would hit Tuesday. They made a steady showing Monday and early Tuesday at grocery stores to get food staples such as milk and bread, maybe a little junk food and beverages. Jay’s fleet of dump […]