JAY — Archie’s Inc. will pick up trash and recyclables on Thursday, a day later than usual because of Wednesday’s snowstorm, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said. Trash and recyclables normally picked up Thursday will be collected Friday. The town contracts with the Mexico company for the service and was notified Wednesday of the change. Those with […]
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Trash truck rolls in Livermore Falls
Roland Begin, 69, of Livermore Falls was not hurt Tuesday morning when he lost control of his garbage truck on Pine Ridge Loop in Livermore Falls. The truck fishtailed and rolled over, Livermore Falls police officer Vernon Stevens said. A trooper from the Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit inspected the truck before a […]
Jay votes to enter into contract with Archie’s, sell trucks
JAY — The Select Board voted Monday to enter into a contract with Archie’s Inc. of Mexico to provide curbside collection for trash and recyclables beginning Dec. 1. The board also agreed to stop requiring clear trash bags as of Dec. 1. They also voted to sell the town’s two trash trucks to Archie’s for […]
Canton committee mulls hiring landscaper or town crew for trails, parks work
CANTON — Selectmen left a decision Thursday night up to a town committee to hire a landscaping company or the highway department to maintain the town’s parks and trails. The Parks and Trails Committee told the board that they would like to hire help for the work. “They want a company to come in in […]
Farmington board to consider recycling options
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen will consider options for recycling when they meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Municipal Building. At their last meeting, representatives from Sandy River Recycling Association presented their new plan of operation, one accepted by member town representatives at the association’s annual meeting in November. The board […]