Poland and Raymond Republicans came together recently to meet select Republican candidates and to have a chance to talk with the candidates about the upcoming elections. In particular, questions centered on the five referendum items. For Poland, Rep. Mike McClellan (House District 66 — parts of Poland, Raymond and Casco) attended and was very open […]
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S. Tetenman: Correcting some assertions
This letter is to challenge information in Arthur Berry’s letter about John Cleveland (Oct. 6). Until this election cycle, I do not remember hearing that Cleveland was not earning his consulting fee or that his integrity was in question. The $4.5 million for the water line was voted on and passed by the citizens of […]
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A. Berry: Cannot trust him
Since 2006, the town of Poland has paid Sen. John Cleveland more than a quarter million dollars for what I consider inadequate work. I have seen first-hand the over-priced, under-delivered work he has furnished. He recently made headlines for billing Poland $12,725 for a project that had his estimated cost of $6,900. What the headlines […]
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A. Berry: Need fiscal responsibility
“Taxpayers out there are going to be furious,” Poland Selectman Walter Gallagher said about Democratic state Sen. John Cleveland over-billing the town (Sun Journal story, “Poland board surprised by hefty bill,” July 16). Gallagher is right: I am furious. Again, Cleveland overcharges Poland taxpayers — $12,725 for a project he estimated at $6,900? That is […]