RUMFORD — 49 Franklin is seeking new amateur comics to join others who have already tried the entertaining art form of stand-up comedy. It will take place Saturday, Nov. 25. Doors open at 6 p.m. for seating. A sandwich and pub-food menu will be available for purchase. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. is trivia and […]
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Rumford voters elect Brennick, Windover to Board of Selectmen
RUMFORD — Voters Tuesday elected Chris Brennick and James Windover to three-year positions on the Board of Selectmen. Town Clerk/Treasurer Beth Bellegarde said totals in a very competitive race was Brennick with 531 votes; Windover, 524; Steve Dyment, 499; and Gabrielle Johnson, 454. Board Chairman Brad Adley and Frank DiConzo are giving up their seats, opening […]
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Focus on economic growth
In the not-so-distant future, Rumford is looking at a new hotel, expanded parks and trails and a school district where residents will have more control to make decisions best for local taxpayers. There is a contingent of people who believe taxes are too high, and the only way to fix that is to cut. The […]
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Rumford selectmen, town attorney address ballot question on charter revisions
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Charter Commission’s final recommendations for charter revisions Tuesday evening during a public hearing. The nine-member commission, chaired by Christopher Brennick, was formed in the fall of 2013 to review the 1951 document and recommend changes. A major concern Tuesday was how the revisions would be presented on […]
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Rumford Charter Commission OK’s final report of revisions
RUMFORD — Members of the Charter Commission conducted their final meeting for revisions Tuesday night, but will continue as a group for upcoming public hearings. The commission unanimously voted to approve a document of their recommendations for charter revisions. Chairman Chris Brennick said he would print a copy for the town clerk and a copy […]
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Rumford Charter Commission continues revisions
RUMFORD — Eight members of the Charter Commission on Tuesday continued revising sections on appointed and elected officials and cross-training deputy officials. They also discussed adding a section to deal with interim town managers while possibly deleting the residency requirement. The commission unanimously agreed to place discussion regarding the implementation of a spending cap in […]
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Rumford board reappoints three to Charter Commission
RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday night heard about progress the Charter Commission has made and received a preliminary report from the panel. They also voted to reappoint three members whose one-year term expired Oct. 1. But they did not move to extend the terms of elected commission members as previously requested, because that wasn’t on […]
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Reporter’s Notebook
Fun with Roman numerals RUMFORD — At the end of a long day Tuesday, Chris Brennick had trouble with Roman numerals while co-chairing the Charter Commission meeting. The commission is tasked with going through the town charter and making revisions to bring before voters. All 25 articles of the 1951 document are denoted by Roman […]
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Rumford Charter Commission discusses its inner workings, needs
RUMFORD — Before continuing work Tuesday night to revise the 1951 Charter, commission members spent about 40 minutes rehashing their operational workings. Seven of the initial nine members were present, a fact that concerned member Michael Peter Chase. “A couple of members have missed several meetings in a row,” he said without naming them. He […]
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Rumford Charter Commission continues work to resolve budget voting procedure
RUMFORD — Charter Commission members spent two hours Tuesday night trying to determine how best to resolve the current budget voting procedure. Vice Chairman Chris Brennick ran the meeting. The dilemma wasn’t resolved, but the group did gain better insight into the pros and cons of different options presented, Chairman Kevin Saisi said Tuesday evening […]