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Jay to hold hearing, set sewer rate
JAY — Selectpersons will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Town Office before setting the sewer rate for 2016-17. The rate will go into effect July 1. The minimum sewer-user fee is currently $250 for up to 3,200 cubic feet of water. Any amount that exceeds 3,200 feet costs […]
Jay woman pleads not guilty to impersonating police officer on Facebook
JAY – A local woman pleaded not guilty Monday to impersonating a Jay police officer and setting up a fake Facebook page using a photo of the Police Department’s cruiser from its Facebook page. Andrea Berard, 36, of Jay was arrested Friday night on misdemeanor charges of false public alarm or report, unsworn falsification, impersonating […]
Police investigate burglary at Jay Rent-A-Tool
JAY — Police are investigating a break-in at Jay Rent-A-Tool on Main Street that occurred between late Sunday afternoon and early Monday morning, Detective Michael Mejia said Tuesday. Officer Dylan Rider found a damaged door and a damaged safe, said Mejia, who assisted him. The safe was entered. Nothing appeared to be missing. The burglary […]
Jay’s tax rate to rise after Verso tax dispute settlement
JAY — The tax rate will increase following the settlement of a tax dispute on the valuation of the Androscoggin Mill and related property for the years of 2013, 2014 and 2015, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said. Selectpersons agreed to give paper mill owner Verso a credit of $4 million over the next three tax years […]
Jay to hold Drug Take-Back Day at station
JAY – The Police Department will hold Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Police Station on Main Street, located across from Jay Plaza. A drop-off location will be available in the lobby of the department. Items accepted include: • prescriptions; • prescription patches; • over-the-counter medications; • […]
USPS offers reward in North Jay post office burglary
JAY — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for a burglary of the Post Office in North Jay. The service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual who burglarized the office, according […]
Town, Verso reach agreement on valuation
JAY — The town’s Select Board and Verso Corp. reached an agreement Monday to resolve valuation and tax disputes for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 tax years on the company’s Androscoggin Mill and associated property. Selectpersons agreed Monday to give Verso a credit of $4 million over the next three tax years in six credits […]
Jay passes $5.27 million town budget; elects Cornelio, Diaz as selectpersons
JAY — Voters approved a $5.27 million municipal budget Tuesday with all 35 articles passing, Town Clerk Ronda Palmer said. She said 423 of 3,239 registered voters cast ballots. Voters elected Keith Cornelio to a two-year second selectperson seat. Cornelio received 163 votes, while challenger Daniel Finley received 128 votes and challenger Joyce Badeau received […]
Rumford man accused of cashing fake payroll checks in Jay
JAY — A Rumford man is accused of cashing $1,179.71 worth of fraudulent payroll checks at a local business, Detective Michael Mejia said. He arrested Charles Gannon Jr., 23, on Friday on felony charges of aggravated forgery and theft by deception. The maximum punishment for an aggravated forgery conviction is 10 years in prison and […]