PERU — Bradley Hutchings was elected town road commissioner this week. Hutchings received 306 votes to 114 for Lee Merrill, who resigned May 24, effective election day Tuesday. Merrill made it clear in a message from the Board of Selectmen on the Peru website that he would decline the position, even if he won the […]
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New Buckfield selectman opposes close-ended budgeting
BUCKFIELD — Selectmen directed Town Manager Cindy Dunn to send out a survey to taxpayers regarding close- and open-ended warrant articles and a date preference for the town meeting after some in town opposed the move to close-ended warrant articles earlier this year. Recently elected Selectman Maida Demers-Dobson brought up the issue at Tuesday night’s meeting. […]
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Selectmen to meet with the Friends of Peru Elementary School on Dec. 8
PERU — At Monday night’s meeting, selectmen announced that they will meet with the Friends of Peru Elementary School on Monday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m., prior to their regular 6 p.m. selectboard meeting. Residents recently voted to return oversight of the old school to the selectmen, with the Friends of Peru Elementary School providing management […]
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Peru checking with state on plow truck purchase
PERU — Board of Selectmen Chairman Lee Merrill told the board Monday night that he spoke to state officials about purchasing a plow truck equipped to the town’s specifications, which might save about $8,000. The board voted Sept. 25 to buy a truck chassis from Ripley & Fletcher Ford of Paris and plow equipment from […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Selectboard, 6:30 p.m., Community Center Lovell: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Newry: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Paris: Conservation Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Office Woodstock: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Conference Room Woodstock: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Conference Room Wednesday Bethel: Planning […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Farmington: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m. Town Office Jay: Selectboard, 4 p.m., Town Office Wilton: Recycling Committee, 6:30 p.m., Town Office
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Hartford to elect selectman Tuesday
HARTFORD — An election to choose a selectman will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the Town Hall. Town Deputy Treasurer Peggy Poskus’ name is on the ballot to fill the remaining two years of Zoe Cowett’s term. Cowett resigned Feb. 6. Selectmen also serve as tax assessors and […]
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Paris board OKs $28,000 for fire department vehicle
PARIS — Selectmen on Monday approved spending up to $28,000 to buy a new command vehicle for the Fire Department. According to fire Chief Brad Frost, the department has purchased a 2014 Ford Interceptor specifically designed for use by first responders. It comes ready for communications equipment and emergency lights to be installed. Frost expects the […]
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Selectmen focus on short-term goals
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen has whittled down a weighty list of long- and short-term goals for the town to a handful of immediate priorities and will hold a public hearing next month to go over their plans. At a workshop last Thursday, selectmen discussed goals they want to accomplish within the next year. […]
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Paris board considers changes to non-standard use form
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen is considering changes to its non-standard use of public roads and property form to allow annual events to go ahead without filling out the application. Board Chairman Bob Kirchherr floated some language he believed could clarify the ambiguous distinction between “standard” and “non-standard” use. The form was drawn up by […]