NEWRY — Voters going to the polls Monday, March 2, could possibly create a conflict depending on who they choose for selectman. But town officials said Wednesday they’d cross that bridge if they get there. Selectman Brooks Morton is seeking a second three-year term against challenger Jim Largess. Three years ago, Morton was elected by […]
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Newry board adds shuttle bus request to warrant
NEWRY — While working on the March town meeting warrant Tuesday night, selectmen decided to include a request for $10,000 from The Mountain Explorer shuttle bus but not include a recommendation. The free public transit program between Bethel and Newry takes people to work, to Sunday River Ski Resort to ski or snowboard, and to […]
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Newry board taking up new ordinances
NEWRY — Selectmen will discuss two proposed ordinances and a straw poll at their meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in the Town Office. They will also continue work on rental insurance for long-term use of the Bear River Grange Hall, as well as discuss the budget, Town Report work, roads and proposed language […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Four take out papers for Newry selectman, SAD 44 School Board seats
NEWRY — Residents seeking municipal offices can take out papers for the election in March, Administrator Loretta Powers said Wednesday morning. Up for grabs are one three-year Board of Selectmen seat, Assessor & Overseer of the Poor seat, and two School Administrative District 44 School Board director seats, one for a two-year term and the […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Newry board hires Bethel firm to trim its trees
NEWRY — Selectmen unanimously accepted a bid Tuesday night for tree trimming from a Bethel tree-removal business. However, they accepted it based on the daily rate that the contractor included, even though that wasn’t requested in the bid specifications. None of the other bidders provided a rate. Top Notch Tree Service LLC of Bethel, which […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Newry board accepts selectmen resignations, approves June 10 election
NEWRY — It seemed weird late Thursday afternoon when Newry selectmen Chairman Wendy Hanscom read prepared statements about her resignation and that of Selectman Gary Wight from the board. Then, Hanscom and Wight and Selectman Brooks Morton accepted the resignations. But all three continued their special selectmen meeting, conducting further business. Hanscom’s and Wight’s resignations, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Newry board fields concerns about condition of Sunday River Road
NEWRY — Four residents sought information and offered advice Tuesday night during an informational meeting on reconstructing 1,200 feet of Sunday River Road. The project, estimated to cost between $300,000 and $320,000, was proposed in October by Main-Land Development Consultants of Livermore Falls at the request of selectmen. The town would like to have an […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
Newry board to soon put Sunday River Road, Letter S project out to bid
NEWRY — Selectmen expect to soon seek bids to reconstruct and pave a section of Sunday River Road in the Letter S area this summer. Administrator Loretta Powers said Tuesday morning that engineer Joe Aloisio brought his proposal for the project before the board Monday night. In October, Aloisio presented the plan to reconstruct, reclaim […]