NEWRY — Selectmen voted Tuesday to spend up to $4,000 on a new website for the town. The current one, they said, is expected to become nonfunctional soon. The new site would be provided by Mainely Web of Buxton. Under the arrangement, the town would own the site and email service for town officials would […]
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Peru tax rate set, bills sent
PERU — Because the $12.5 million RSU 56 budget was approved Aug. 8, the town’s tax rate has been finalized and bills were mailed out Friday. Town Clerk Vera Parent told selectmen Monday night that taxpayers will see a slight increase, with the final rate being $19 per $1,000 of valuation. In other business, Fire Chief Bill Hussey said […]
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Turner selectmen discuss speeding ATVs
TURNER — Selectmen on Monday discussed three complaints made to the Town Office about ATVs speeding along Back Cove and Cobb roads, according to Town Manager Kurt Schaub. Two of the complaints were from the same person, and one resident said they witnessed a drag race along one of the roads. Schaub said he informed […]
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Farmington proclaims July 22 as 'Old Crow Band Day'
FARMINGTON — Town officials have declared Saturday, July 22, as Old Crow Band Day. The band, made up of community members from Farmington and surrounding towns, is celebrating its 65th anniversary. The band will perform on Broadway from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday during the town’s Summer Fest. Selectmen signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring the […]
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Selectmen discuss employee health insurance plans
STRONG — Selectmen on Tuesday continued their search for an affordable health insurance plan for four town employees. Debbie Bridges, a field sales representative for Maine Municipal Association, explained the health insurance trust options. The town is a member of MMA and paid for a health insurance plan through MMA’s trust three years ago, she […]
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Hebron Board of Selectmen: What you need to know
Hebron Board of Selectmen Meeting June 26, 2017 Hebron Town Office Fast traffic on Route 124 What happened: Hebron Pines Golf owner Gary Kyllonen spoke to the board regarding the volume and speed of traffic on Route 124 which bisects his property. He has noticed an increase in loaded paper trucks avoiding Auburn as well as […]
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Otisfield residents approve $1.79M municipal budget
OTISFIELD — Residents voted to approve a $1.79 million municipal budget at their annual town meeting Saturday morning at the Otisfield Community Hall. The approved budget is a 1.25 percent increase, or $21,193, over last year’s budget. More than 60 residents went through the 30-article warrant in a little over two hours. Article 17, which […]
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Livermore Falls selectmen approve sewer project
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen on Tuesday approved $35,000 to replace the sewer line on Bailey Street. Sewer Superintendent Greg Given said the line that will be replaced extends from the intersection of Bailey Street and Route 133 to Marion Avenue. “The pipe’s got sags in it, the pipe’s got breaks in it,” he explained. Six-inch […]
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Newry voters reject tax discounts
NEWRY — Town meeting voters Tuesday turned down giving a 2 percent discount to people who pay their taxes within 30 days of billing. Selectmen had recommended against the discount, noting that it would require raising $55,000 in taxes to carry it out. The discount has been given in past years. About three dozen voters […]
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Route 4 rebuilding begins in Strong
STRONG — Travelers on Route 4 between Strong and Phillips can expect construction delays throughout the summer. Some work has begun, selectmen were told at their Tuesday night meeting. Kevin Vining, of Farmington-based E.L. Vining and Son, reviewed the proposed schedule. Blasting ledge between the Sandy River Bridge and Chandler Road has started, he said. “We’re going to […]