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Officials in Mexico, Dixfield and Peru have taken actions to minimize the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

From Mexico Town Manager Jack Gaudet:

  • Town buildings closed to the public until March 30 at least.
  • Departments are working on rec park opening, rec building cleaning and archive vault update.
  • Selectmen meeting Tuesday was livestreamed on the town’s Facebook page.
  • A budget meeting Thursday will be livestreamed.
  • For payments, call the Town Office at 364-7971 for the total. A check may be placed in the mail slot by the front door of the library, or sent to the Town Office at P.O. Box 251, Mexico, ME 04257. Include a copy of insurance and mileage. Documents will be mailed back.

From Dixfield Town Manager Dustin Starbuck:

  • Monday’s selectmen meeting is canceled.
  • Real estate taxes, water and sewer payments can be placed in the bin at the Town Office. For a receipt, provide a stamped envelope.
  • Water and sewer payments can be paid online at dixfield.org/water-sewer-on-line.
  • For ATV/boat registrations and hunting and fishing licenses done online at www.maine.gov.ifw.
  • If there is an issue that’s not urgent, please wait. For urgent needs, 207-562-8151 or email [email protected].

From Peru Selectman Raquel Welch:

  • Saturday’s special town meeting is canceled.
  • Selectmen meetings are canceled until further notice.
  • The Town Office is closed to the public, but staff is available during regular hours to answer phone calls.

Bruce Farrin is editor for the Rumford Falls Times, serving the River Valley with the community newspaper since moving to Rumford in 1986. In his early days, before computers, he was responsible for...

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