RANGELEY — Tiki White of Phillips is the new town manager. She was named acting town manager after Tim Kane resigned July 19 to take a school superintendent’s position in Washington County. He was appointed town manager in May 2011, coming from Concord, Vt. The Board of Selectpersons voted 3-2 at a special meeting Monday […]
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Rumford’s departing town manager described as ‘respectful’ and ‘honorable’ by co-workers
RUMFORD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia, who resigned from his position Thursday night following an executive session, was described as “an honorable man” and “respectful” by his co-workers Monday. Executive Secretary Terri Palmer, who has seen several town managers come and go while she has held the position, said that she was “definitely saddened to […]
Rumford, Mexico to host joint meeting at 6 p.m.
MEXICO — The Mexico and Rumford boards of selectmen will gather at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Mexico Town Office for a joint meeting to discuss a recently approved proposal that may help identify areas where the towns could cooperate and consolidate services. The towns of Mexico and Rumford have been meeting since […]
Rumford manager resigns for ‘personal reasons’
RUMFORD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia submitted his resignation after Thursday evening’s Board of Selectmen meeting, citing personal reasons. At the end of the meeting, the board held an executive session and afterward in public session voted 4-0 to accept Puiia’s resignation. Selectman Brad Adley was absent. In his letter of resignation, Puiia said his […]
Correction: Incorrect salary amount
SABATTUS — A story on Page B1 of the City edition Thursday should have said Town Manager Andrew Gilmore was given a $100 raise in his new contract. His starting salary two years ago was $70,000, his salary the second year was $74,900 and his salary next year will be $75,000. The information was incorrectly […]
Sabattus extends town manager’s contract
SABATTUS — The day before his contract was set to expire, selectmen unanimously voted to keep Town Manager Andrew Gilmore on board three more years with a $100 raise. Gilmore, 42, from Yarmouth, was hired two years ago as only the town’s second full-time town manager. His annual salary the first year was $70,000 and […]
Roadside directional sign bid, reduced speed limit on agenda for selectmen
BETHEL — Discussion on awarding the roadside directional sign bid and a citizen’s request for a reduced speed limit are among the items the Board of Selectmen will discuss during their meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The selectmen originally were scheduled to award the roadside directional sign bid to a company on July 15, but […]
Hiring committee formed to find new Jay town manager
JAY — Selectpersons will be the hiring committee for the new town manager, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said. The board said Monday it decided to do it, she said. Cushman has been town manager for 12 years. Cushman plans to retire before the end of the year. Though she originally had planned to retire June […]
Jay woman named Belgrade town manager
BELGRADE — Carrie Castonguay, the administrative assistant to the Livermore Board of Selectpersons, will start her new duties as town manager on March 21, Belgrade selectperson Chairman Ernie Rice said Monday. The Belgrade Board of Selectmen unanimously chose Castonguay of Jay from among six candidates who were interviewed, he said. The town received 19 applications. […]