Rejected articles include one that would authorize the Board of Selectmen to dispose of town property.
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Voters in Weld make road commissioner appointed post
Voters at the Weld Town Meeting increased health insurance amounts in the proposed 2022 budget by $7,516 to pay 100% of the cost for Town Clerk Carol Cochran and 50% of costs should the next road commissioner want coverage.
Marijuana license, Farmington committee appointments approved
Charles Crandall purchased the adult use marijuana license from Jake Ankelakis.
Farmington sled dog races canceled
Lack of snow, warm temperatures and rain Saturday have forced the cancellation of the Maine State Championship Races March 12 and 13.
Industry Town Meeting, elections are Saturday
Stewart Durrell is seeking another term on the Select Board while no one is running for a seat on the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors.
RSU 9 removes universal masking mandate
Regional School Unit 9 has adopted a new COVID-19 policy to make masking optional districtwide. But the motion authorizes the superintendent to reissue universal masking in individual schools upon recommendation from the CDC in the event of an outbreak.
New Sharon voters approve $1.18 million budget, reject article to allow disposal of town property
Residents approve 23 warrant articles and reject two.
Wilton Select Board to write Gov. Mills over concerns about PFAS legislation
Board members are worried the legislation could put a heavy cost on residents.
RSU 9 superintendent says he will recommend removal of masking mandate
Superintendent Chris Elkington says his decision is based on updated guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the state Department of Education.
Tom Skolfield wins seat on Weld Budget Committee
Rebecca Durant-Vining easily retained her seat on the Budget Committee while incumbents on other boards kept their seats.