The Select Board will set the tax and sewer commitment at 3 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Town Office.
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Jay approves settlement agreement with paper mill owners over tax abatement request
The Select Board voted unanimously Friday to accept a settlement agreement with Pixelle Specialty Solutions for a tax abatement of $12.2 million in valuation and $250,100 in tax dollars.
Jay will not be reimbursed for reduced state revenue-sharing funds related to mill explosion
A bill approved by the Senate and House died for lack of funding in the Appropriations Committee.
Jay church to hold Blessing of the Herbs and Flowers Aug. 14
JAY — A custom that dates back to the 10th century will be renewed at a special vigil Mass on Monday, Aug. 14, in celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Aug. 15). The Blessing of the Herbs and Flowers will be held at 6 p.m. at St. Rose of […]
Spruce Mountain 21st Century Kids summer program ends
JAY — The 21st Century Kids summer program held at Spruce Mountain Middle School Monday through Thursday ended with a talent show and ice cream social July 27. Singing, gymnastics routines and solving Rubik’s cubes were a few of the talents shared. Franklin County Children’s Task Force in Farmington organized the summer program which did […]
Envirothon team finishes 16th at world competition
The team had the second highest finish in the school’s history.
Carrie Castonguay named town manager in Livermore Falls
Castonguay replaces Amanda Allen, who resigned as town manager in early June after coming to an agreement with town officials to settle a discrimination complaint she filed with the Maine Human Rights Commission.
Fixing Jay roads, sewer lines estimated to cost nearly $7.9 million, town says
The cost to fix the state Bureau of Parks and Lands’ Whistle Stop Trail in Jay is now estimated at $860,000.
Jay man admits to trafficking fentanyl
Devon Ashton was seen meeting with a confidential source for a drug exchange, prosecutors say.