The wise and persistent voters of Rumford dodged a 2- to 3-mil tax increase by repeatedly voting down town budget articles and approving only four of 23 initiated articles submitted by organizations Rumford voters have historically supported. It was painful, but necessary, as the voters paid attention to warnings from the paper mill and state, […]
Candice Casey
Posted inRiver Valley
Seven Rumford candidates seek six Charter Commission positions
RUMFORD — Seven people are seeking six seats on a Charter Commission being formed by selectmen. They are Christopher Brennick, Candice Casey, Eric Davis, Richard Greene, Ryan C. Palmer, Roger Viger Jr. and James Windover. Additionally, those seeking write-in votes and verified on Tuesday were Stephanie Wilson and Gary Dolloff. Voters to go to the […]
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C. Casey: Voting is an obligation
It has been an unprecedentedly challenging year for the people of Rumford. Citizens submitted no less than four petitions to limit spending in the community and have yet to be allowed to vote on the matter. The citizens rejected the entire budget proposed by selectmen and all but four initiated article requests in June. In […]