JAY — A story appearing on Page B1 of the Region section on Aug. 9 regarding the estimated annual amount that Regional School Unit 73 would be charged by the town for sharing its fuel facility with the district was incorrect. The amount that RSU 73 would be charged is about $3,500, including a $1,000 annual […]
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Development council creating website to list properties
JAY — The Greater Franklin Development Council is developing a new website to include an online database of available commercial building and site listings. The website will replace the existing www.greaterfranklin.com. It’s expected to be up and running in late fall. Morgan Spencer, executive assistant for the council, visited the Jay Board of Selectpersons on […]
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Postal service unit to close in northern Jay
JAY — The North Jay Post Office on East Dixfield Road will close its doors Aug. 30. The contract postal unit hosts post office box services for 36 customers, according to Stephen Doherty, a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service in the Greater Boston and Northern New England districts. Postal retail services have not been […]
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Jay deputy clerk position reduced to part-time
JAY — Selectpersons and the union representing two Town Office positions reached an agreement Monday that reduces the position of deputy town clerk from full time to part time. The board voted 4-1 to accept the memorandum of understanding between the town and United Steelworkers and its Local 4-0009 after an executive session, Town Manager […]
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Jay agrees to allow RSU 73 to use town fueling facility
JAY — Selectpersons voted 4-1 Monday to enter into a five-year agreement with Regional School Unit 73 to allow the district to use the town’s fueling facility at the Public Works garage. Selectperson Judy Diaz opposed the measure while Selectpersons Keith Cornelio, Tim DeMillo, Tom Goding and Chairman Terry Bergeron approved it. According to the […]
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French Falls trail tour and geocaching contest planned in Jay
JAY — A French Falls trail tour and geocaching contest will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the French Falls Recreation Area. Sponsored by the Jay Recreation Committee and Androscoggin Land Trust, the event offers the public an opportunity to explore French Falls Park and find geocaches placed throughout trail network. Located […]
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Boil-water order in effect on Stone Street in Jay
JAY — The Jay Village Water District has put out a boil-water order until further notice because of a break in a waterline on Stone Street on Wednesday evening shortly after 10 p.m. Only customers who lost water will have to boil it. A crew worked through the night to repair the line break, and the […]
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Jay apartment house fire quickly doused
JAY — A fire on the roof of a second-floor balcony early Thursday morning caused minimal damage to a three-story apartment house, Jay Fire/Rescue Chief Mike Booker said. The fire at 9 Church St. at 4:48 a.m. Thursday was caused by a discarded cigarette, he said. The cigarette started a fire in the shingled balcony […]
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Texas man being held as fugitive from justice out of New Hampshire
JAY — A Texas man who is wanted by New Hampshire police on sexual assault charges is being held as a fugitive from justice at the Franklin County jail in Farmington. Jay police officer Dylan Rider stopped the vehicle Eric Hawkins, 23, of Jasper, Texas, was driving for having no inspection sticker, Jay Police Chief […]
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Jay to ask RSU 73 officials to help create solution to stop speeding
JAY — Selectpersons voted to table action on sending speed-limit proposals to the state for three town roads near the Spruce Mountain school complex. The decision followed a public hearing Monday on requests to set speed limits at 15 to 25 mph on the interconnected School Bus Road, Barker Street and Ludden Drive. The board […]