SABATTUS — The Board of Selectmen discussed concerns about a construction project on Pleasant Hill Road on Tuesday night. Town Manager Tony Ward said while the height of the road has been adjusted, he and Police Chief Gary Baillargeon are concerned about the curvature because it now looks like a raceway. Other residents expressed concerns about the […]
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Mexico, Rumford boards to discuss path forward for town manager
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen Tuesday agreed to meet with the Rumford Board of Selectmen to discuss whether or not the towns will continue sharing a town manager. The meeting will take place in Rumford at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 7, before the regular meeting of the Rumford selectmen. The towns have been sharing John […]
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Phillips voters will decide budget Thursday
PHILLIPS — Citizens will set the 2016-17 town operating budget and elect four municipal officers at the town meeting on Thursday. Starting at 6 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community Center, registered voters will act on a $1.28 million spending plan. This year’s budget, if approved, will include an increase of less than 3 percent […]
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Arsenic levels at Minot Consolidated School elevated
MINOT — Arsenic levels in the water at Minot Consolidated School are slightly elevated, according to annual test results. Selectman Steve French told the board Monday that the latest report, received this past week, shows arsenic levels are 14 micrograms per liter of water. Until fairly recently, French noted, the allowed level was 20 micrograms […]
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Paris budget brings lower tax rate
PARIS — If voters approve the roughly $5.6 million budget at town meeting today, they can expect to see the tax rate decrease to lower than what it was two years ago, according to Paris Interim Town Manager Sawin Millett. Town meeting action will get underway at 10 a.m. at the Paris Fire Station, 137 […]
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Rumford voters elect Brennick, Windover to Board of Selectmen
RUMFORD — Voters Tuesday elected Chris Brennick and James Windover to three-year positions on the Board of Selectmen. Town Clerk/Treasurer Beth Bellegarde said totals in a very competitive race was Brennick with 531 votes; Windover, 524; Steve Dyment, 499; and Gabrielle Johnson, 454. Board Chairman Brad Adley and Frank DiConzo are giving up their seats, opening […]
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Mexico voters approve $4.44 million municipal budget
MEXICO — Voters Tuesday overwhemingly approved a $4.44 million municipal budget for fiscal year 2016-17, a $27,000 decrease from last year. Town Clerk Penny Duguay said voters approved all 19 articles. Town Manager John Madigan said salaries are up 1.5 percent and insurances up 9 percent for an overall 3.76 percent increase in salaries and benefits. The […]
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Carignan, Lowell elected Rangeley selectmen
RANGELEY — Voters elected James Carignan and Shelly Lowell on Tuesday in a three-way race to serve as selectmen for the next three years. Lowell received 207 votes; Carignan, 147; and Donald Nuttal, 136 votes. Elected to serve three-year terms on the Park Commission were James Jannace, 194 votes; and Kash Haley, 191 votes. Incumbent […]
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Four seeking two Rumford selectman seats
RUMFORD — Chris Brennick, Steve Dyment, Gabrielle Johnson and James Windover are seeking election to the Board of Selectmen. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, at the Rumford American Legion Hall. Board Chairman Brad Adley and Frank DiConzo are giving up their seats, opening the way for two […]
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Livermore Falls selectmen transfer property to abutters for cleanup
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen voted Tuesday to transfer interest in a 23 High St. property foreclosed because of unpaid sewer fees to abutters Ted and Laura Lowell. Town Manager Kristal Flagg said sewer fees of $782 had been unpaid by the previous owner, and taxes of $2,927 were also owed on the property. “The property is in […]