DIXFIELD – The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to schedule a special town meeting for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, to vote on the four budget items rejected at the June 9 referendum. The budgets were for Executive Department, Regional Expenses, Reserve Funds and Debt Service. Newly-elected board Chairman Hart Daley said that “after the […]
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Dixfield voters adopt original wind ordinance
DIXFIELD — After three years of meetings and votes, residents narrowly voted to repeal the Wind Energy Facility Ordinance and replace it with the Planning Board’s original draft. Ballot Warden Theresa Hemingway said Wednesday evening the vote was 377-372. It was the third vote in three years on the ordinance. In November 2012, voters approved […]
Dixfield residents to vote on $2.3 million budget at June 9 polls
DIXFIELD — Residents will vote on a $2.3 million municipal budget at the polls Tuesday, June 9. Balloting will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion hall. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said the budget is 133,000 more than this fiscal year. For the third time in three years, residents will […]
Dixfield selectmen OK contract for town manager
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen on Monday approved a three-year contract for Town Manager Carlo Puiia and officially signed papers for two Planning Board members. “I’ve been here 11 months to date, and while we met at a prior session to negotiate, (Monday) night, the selectmen voted to approve the three-year contract,” Puiia said […]
Town manager reviews proposed recall ordinance at public hearing
DIXFIELD – Town Manager Carlo Puiia explained to residents at Thursday evening’s public hearing how the proposed Recall of Elected Officials Ordinance would work. Residents will vote on it June 9. Puiia said the Board of Selectmen began considering an ordinance in September 2014 and reviewed some from Auburn, Falmouth, Mexico, Scarborough and Westbrook. “After […]
Dixfield public hearing on RSU 10 withdrawal scheduled for April 30
DIXFIELD — A special town meeting to discuss whether to appropriate $50,000 to fund a withdrawal effort from Regional School Unit 10 is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in the community room at Dirigo High School. “On April 30, people will have the chance to speak on the issue during a public hearing,” […]
Dixfield residents question budget-approval process
DIXFIELD – Residents at the annual town meeting Thursday were told they could recommend changes to the budget, but the amounts on the June 9 warrant will be the selectmen’s recommendations. “If (voters) want to change the budget that’s proposed, they’ll have to vote it down at the polls,” he said. “They can’t change the […]
Dixfield selectmen discuss merging Dixfield, Mexico police departments
DIXFIELD — Selectmen asked Town Manager Carlo Puiia on Monday evening to speak with Mexico and Dixfield police chiefs about saving money by merging their departments. Chairman Scott Belskis said he wanted to revisit the possibility of reopening discussions with Mexico. “The figure that was first presented to us showed that our savings would be […]
Dixfield officials seek oldest resident for award
DIXFIELD — Town officials are looking to award the Boston Post Cane to the oldest resident, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Wednesday. The deadline for nominations is March 9. Puiia said the Boston Post Cane was last awarded to Harry L. Francis on March 26, 2012. The Boston Post Cane dates back to August 1909, […]
Dixfield board removes wind ordinance sound amendment
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen has voted 4-1 to remove one of its amendments to the Wind Energy Facility Ordinance. Residents originally approved an ordinance in November 2012 to regulate wind development. At the beginning of 2013, selectmen voted to have the Planning Board strengthen the regulations. The Planning Board brought its recommendations to […]