PERU — Town Clerk Vera Parent said that as of Tuesday, the fire chief was still looking to conduct a site survey at the old Worthley Pond fire station to determine which section of land the new station will be constructed on. Residents voted at the June referendum ballot to approve articles that asked residents […]
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Peru board to write LUPC regarding neighboring wind power project
PERU — The Peru Board of Selectpersons voted Monday night to send a letter to the state Land Use Planning Commission requesting it remove Milton Township from the state’s list of areas for expedited permitting for wind power projects. The decision followed a request from Peter Fetchko of Woodstock, who asked if selectmen were aware of […]
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Peru board votes to change secretary position back to part time
PERU — Nearly a month after voting to change the town’s secretary position from a part-time to full-time position, the Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 Monday evening to switch the position back to part time. Town Clerk Vera Parent said Secretary Angela Barkhouse resigned from her position effective May 13 for personal reasons. The board […]
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Peru voters approve raising funds to replace Worthley Pond fire station
PERU — Residents voted Tuesday to approve all 27 warrant articles at Tuesday’s referendum ballot, Town Clerk Vera Parent said, including an article that asked residents if they wished to raise and appropriate funds to replace the Worthley Pond fire station. They also approved an article that asked if the town should accept additional land […]
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Peru man accused of being fugitive from justice
RANGELEY — A Peru man wanted on several warrants and burglary of a Carthage store was arrested Monday after a local resident reported seeing a truck that was reported stolen, Lt. David St. Laurent of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. Chief Deputy Steven Lowell arrested Matthew Haines, 23, without incident on a complaint of […]
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Hearing set on RSU 10 withdrawal effort
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board Monday night tentatively set a public hearing for July 7 on the effort of four towns to leave the district. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru and board Chairman Bruce Ross of Dixfield will be facilitator. Committees from Canton, Carthage, Dixfield […]
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Peru fire chief gets scare when home address pops up as fire locale
PERU — Fire Chief William Hussey was driving home from a wedding Saturday night when a text popped up on his phone from dispatchers alerting him to a fire at his home address. Shocked, he turned to his wife and asked her if she had left the iron on, Hussey said. They were about 10 […]
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Peru residents vying for selectman seats in June 14 vote
PERU — Residents will choose among three people running for two Board of Selectmen seats. The election will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Town Office. Carol Roach, Raquel Welch and Ed Ferland are seeking election to a one-year or a two-year term. The one-year term is to […]
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Three vie for two seats on Peru board
PERU — Three residents have filed nomination papers for two Board of Selectmen seats, Town Clerk Vera Parent said Tuesday. Carol Roach, Raquel Welch and Ed Ferland are seeking election to a one-year or a three-year term. The one-year term is to fill the seat of Lee Merrill, who was required to resign in November […]