WATERFORD — Selectman Randy Lessard is being challenged by Allan Barden in town elections March 3. The term is for three years. Lessard has been chairman of the board the past several years. Town Clerk Brenda Bigonski said nomination papers are due in her office Tuesday, Jan. 17. So far, School Administrative District 17 Director […]
annual town election
Waterford election is March 2
WATERFORD – Polls will be open Friday, March 4 for what will likely be a lackluster annual town election. Deputy Clerk Betty Becker said polls will be opened from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the municipal office at 366 Valley Road for voters to cast their ballots for candidates in two, uncontested open seats. […]
Norway asked to vote on fireworks ban, town officials
NORWAY — Voters will choose a selectman, a fire chief and two school directors, and decide on a school budget and a fireworks law at the polls Tuesday, June 9. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Norway Fire Station at 19 Danforth St. For the School Administrative District 17 Board […]
Norway candidates talk issues, money
NORWAY — Races for two SAD 17 directors and a selectman will be decided by voters Tuesday, June 9. Directors Jared Cash of Cushman Woods Road and Stephen Cummings of Orchard Street are being challenged by political newcomer Michael Marshall of Round the Pond Road. Selectman Russ Newcomb of Country Club Road is in the race […]
Oxford Hills candidates get ready for elections
NORWAY — There are several races for selectmen and School Administrative District 17 directors in area towns this spring. In Norway, a three-way race has developed for one of two seats on the school board. Incumbents Jared Cash and Stephen Cummings are being challenged by Michael R. Marshall of Round the Pond Road. For the […]
Waterford voters raise budget 3 percent
WATERFORD — Voters at Saturday’s annual town meeting approved a $1.38 million budget, 3.15 percent more than last year. The only deviation from the budget was an amendment to increase a contribution to Western Maine Transportation Services to $100. The free transportation service provided 41 trips to eight Waterford residents last year. Voters also approved […]
Former Waterford selectman seeks office again
WATERFORD — Former Selectman John Bell has taken out nomination papers for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. The annual election is set for Friday, March 6, followed by the annual town meeting March 7. The selectman’s seat — one of three — was left open after the death of longtime Selectman Richard Hunt […]
No contests in Norway elections as nomination deadline looms
NORWAY — With only two days left to return nomination papers, no contests have emerged for the June 10 annual town election. Town Clerk Shirley Boyce said Thursday that candidates must return nomination papers by Monday, April 28, at the close of the business day to have his or her name printed on the ballot. […]
Lessard, Patrie win re-election in Waterford
WATERFORD — Selectman Randy Lessard and SAD 17 Director Barry Patrie each received 28 votes to be re-elected Friday. Both were unopposed. Polls were open from 1 to 6 p.m. with the majority of voters showing up by 4 p.m., Deputy Clerk Betty Becker said. “There are no lines,” she quipped. The annual town meeting […]
Waterford to choose selectmen, school director Friday
WATERFORD — Voters will go to the polls Friday to elect a selectman and a SAD 17 director. Selectman Randy Lessard and SAD 17 Director Barry Patrie are running unopposed. Polls will be open from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Municipal Building on Valley Road. Town Clerk Brenda Bigonski said the […]