CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen have been given an estimate of $5.37 million to repair 31 sections of town roads. Bruce Manzer, owner of Bruce A. Manzer Inc. of Anson, presented his recommendations and estimates for repairs in writing to the board Thursday night. Town officials and Manzer inspected town roads Jan. 16 and discovered several need […]
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Woodstock board to consult attorney on paving cost
WOODSTOCK — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday evening debated whether to pay $22,525 for paving it didn’t authorize, pay for half of it or none of it. Before making a decision, officials will confer with the town attorney. The town hired Bruce A. Manzer Inc. of Anson to pave 3,240 feet of Lakeside Drive, […]
Canton board sets tax rate higher
CANTON — Selectmen on Thursday evening set the 2014-15 property tax rate at $22.75 per thousand of assessed value, an increase of $1.55. It’s the same increase as in 2013-14, when the rate went up from $19.65 to $21.20. The board lowered most building permits. The cost for new construction permits went from $50 to […]
Peru selectmen discuss dog attacks
PERU — Selectmen discussed vicious dogs at their regular Monday night meeting. Residents Jim Gallagher and David Briggs reported to town officials that they had been attacked by one of two belligerent dogs belonging to Steve Fuller on Stage Coach Road. Selectman Jim Pulsifer said that Maine law requires that dogs be under their owner’s […]