PERU – The Board of Selectmen voted Monday evening to table discussion on developing a formal guide for soliciting bids for future projects. The issue will be addressed at the board’s April 10 meeting. Chairwoman Carol Roach said she wanted the board to develop a formal Request For Proposal guide for “consistency.” She said she […]
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Land for new Worthley Pond fire station to be surveyed
PERU — Town Clerk Vera Parent said that as of Tuesday, the fire chief was still looking to conduct a site survey at the old Worthley Pond fire station to determine which section of land the new station will be constructed on. Residents voted at the June referendum ballot to approve articles that asked residents […]
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Plugged chimney smokes up Peru home
PERU — Firefighters responding to a reported chimney fire Friday found smoke filling the second floor and attic of a home at 63 Peru Center Road, fire Chief Bill Hussey said. He said he wasn’t sure if there had been a chimney fire, or if the chimney was just blocked with creosote. “It may have […]
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Dixfield Fire Department visits Dirigo Elementary as fire safety talks continue
PERU — The Dixfield Fire Department continued their tour of schools in the River Valley on Thursday morning, visiting Dirigo Elementary School to teach students about fire safety and prevention. Capt. Jason Hyde of the Dixfield Fire Department led a presentation about how to react if a fire were to start inside of a house. […]