JAY — Municipal budget talks will begin Monday, March 4, with selectmen meeting with department heads, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said Tuesday. It is a workshop only and no business will be conducted. The meeting will start after selectmen return to the Jay Town Office from a 5 p.m. caucus to see who will serve […]
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Jay will not pursue accepting credit cards for payments
JAY – Selectmen have opted not to pursue accepting credit cards at the Town Office for services, including paying taxes and reregistering vehicles. The board reached a consensus on the matter at a meeting Feb. 11, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said. Some people coming to the counter ask about using credit cards to pay for […]
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Property owners, renters stand to lose under proposal
JAY — If the governor’s proposal to raise the eligibility age for the state “circuit breaker” program is approved, 169 Jay households would not get a combined $51,678, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said. If Gov. Paul LePage’s budget proposal is approved, it would be for people 65 and older who meet the income guidelines, she […]
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Hearing set on proposal to upgrade water supply network
JAY – The Jay Village Water District trustees will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a proposal to get federal funding to help upgrade the water supply network. The hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Jay Town Office. The Water District is looking to obtain $1.3 million in federal funding […]
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Cribbage games at VFW 3335 JAY — Jay VFW 3335 invites people to join them for cribbage games at 6 p.m. Sundays at the post, 64 Jewell St. For more information call 897-5112. Moonlight walk in the park WILTON — Wilton Conservation Commission will celebrate the full “Snow Moon” on Monday, Feb. 25, at a […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Daniel A. Marshall, 27, New Sharon, theft by unauthorized taking, transfer, Feb. 12, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department. * Dean E. Martin, 38, Wilton, domestic violence assault, violation condition of release, driving after revocation-habitual offender, Feb. 12, no bail listed, […]
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Envelope of money returned to owner after police nab suspect
JAY — A local man was charged Thursday with taking an envelope containing hundreds of dollars in cash that someone accidentally left at the Town Office. Rene Brochu Jr., 57, formerly of Lewiston, faces a misdemeanor charge of theft, Chief Larry White Sr. said. A resident left the Otis Federal Credit Union envelope, which had […]
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Second person charged in Jay stolen gun case
JAY — A second person has been charged in a case involving the theft of 21 guns and other items from a Walker Hill Road home Jan. 27, 2012. Heather Gatcomb, 34, was issued a court summons Friday charging her with receiving stolen firearms, Jay police Chief Larry White Sr. said. She is expected […]