DIXFIELD — Auditor Ron Smith told selectmen Monday evening that the town is “financially healthy and solid.” Smith, who discussed the financial statements as of June 30, 2015, said based on the town’s $3.8 million budget, things were looking “very good.” “You guys have adequate reserve accounts and continue to stay within the confines of […]
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Against prohibitive wind ordinance
Dixfield’s current taxable value is $159,860,210. The town needs $3,261,148 in taxes. That requires a 20.40 mil rate. The proposed wind power project, valued at $36 million, would bring in $734,000 in taxes. That would lower the town’s mill rate to 16.65. According to the town office, the average home in Dixfield is valued at […]
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Two hearings this week on RSU 10 budget
DIXFIELD — Residents in Regional School Unit 10 will have two opportunities this week to learn about the proposed 2016-17 budget. Public hearings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru and at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School in Buckfield. The $38.23 million budget […]
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Firefighters douse Dixfield brush fire
DIXFIELD — Firefighters from four towns quickly knocked down a brush fire Wednesday afternoon that spread to a home at 25 Averill Hill Road, Fire Chief Scott Dennett said. “By the time we got on scene, it was pretty much contained to the ground, with the leaves and pine needles,” he said. The fire burned […]
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Dixfield selectmen appoint chief of police to Appeals Board
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Monday evening to appoint two residents, including the chief of police, to the Appeals Board. Town Manager Carlo Puiia presented applications from Dixfield Police Chief Jeffrey Howe and Donald Litwin to Board of Selectmen Chairman Hart Daley and Selectmen Eugene Skibitsky and Mac Gill. Selectmen Dana Whittemore […]
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Dixfield board inks pact for credit, debit card use at Town Office
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Monday to approve an agreement that will allow residents to use credit and debit cards at the Town Office. “The dilemma for many years was that a municipality would have to budget the fees that are charged when citizens used their credit cards,” Town Manager Carlo Puiia said. […]
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Four Dixfield residents file nomination papers for two open selectmen seats
DIXFIELD — Four residents have filed nomination papers for two selectmen positions, Deputy Treasurer Angela Varnum said Monday morning. Varnum said the three-year terms of Dana Whittemore and Malcolm Gill expire in June. Whittemore has filed papers for re-election, Varnum said. Others who filed include Norine Clarke, Aaron Jamison and Scott Belskis. Clarke served on the […]
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Dixfield family receives recognition for patriarch
DIXFIELD — The family of a Dixfield resident who passed away in January received a legislative sentiment from state Rep. Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, during Thursday evening’s annual town meeting. Pickett presented the recognition to Henry P. Desroches’ wife, Beverly, his daughter, Shelly Harlow, her husband, Jeff, and their two children, Ben and Nick. Pickett said […]
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Dixfield voters pass debt service budget at annual town meeting
DIXFIELD — Residents at Thursday evening’s annual town meeting approved a $129,443 debt service budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year. The budget was split into three line items: • $46,737 for a firetruck payment; • $13,941 for a plow truck payment; and • $68,765 for a road construction payment. The budget was $22,252 less than […]
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Dixfield Public Works director proposes cold storage shed
DIXFIELD — The town’s Public Works director wants a place to store equipment, such as a grader blade and sweeper, that gets left outside all year. Selectmen said maybe. Randy Glover asked the board Monday night if he could use insurance money in a reserve account to build a cold storage shed. “We just don’t […]