BUCKFIELD — In a surprise turn of events, Selectman Scott Violette abruptly resigned before Tuesday’s board meeting got underway, citing ethical and moral principles as a Libertarian. Before reading from a prepared statement, the self-described Libertarian told everyone, “It is nothing with anybody here.” His statement was addressed to the residents of Buckfield, the Board of […]
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Selectmen address two Transfer Station issues
BUCKFIELD — Selectmen on Tuesday approved safety measures to deal with more traffic and more garbage at the Buckfield-Sumner Solid Waste Transfer Station on Route 140. Buckfield Town Manager Cindy Dunn informed selectmen Tuesday night about two major issues at the Transfer Station: the 40-yard roll-off container used to compact trash needs to be repaired or […]
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Selectmen discuss library’s historical items
BUCKFIELD — The future of some historical documents and items collected over the years by the Zadoc Long Free Library remains uncertain until selectmen gather more information. Town Manager Cindy Dunn told selectmen at their Tuesday night meeting that the Zadoc Long Free Library Committee has discussed what to do about the library’s inventory of historical […]
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Buckfield library to get exterior makeover
BUCKFIELD — The area surrounding the Zadoc Long Free Library will get a face-lift come spring. On Tuesday evening, selectmen unanimously supported the Library Committee’s rehabilitation project for the stairs and grounds of the library at 5 Turner St. Town Manager Cindy Dunn told selectmen she and members of the Library Committee have been brainstorming ideas […]
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Buckfield selectmen approve grader project
BUCKFIELD — Soon, the town will have a shiny, newish lawn ornament on display at its Public Works Facility, thanks to a resident who enjoys rehabbing old equipment. After tabling the issue two previous times to gather more information, the Buckfield Board of Selectmen on Tuesday accepted Charles Rabon’s offer to rehab an abandoned and long-forgotten […]
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New Buckfield selectman opposes close-ended budgeting
BUCKFIELD — Selectmen directed Town Manager Cindy Dunn to send out a survey to taxpayers regarding close- and open-ended warrant articles and a date preference for the town meeting after some in town opposed the move to close-ended warrant articles earlier this year. Recently elected Selectman Maida Demers-Dobson brought up the issue at Tuesday night’s meeting. […]
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Fire Rescue Station Project Committee lists additional bid specs
BUCKFIELD — The Buckfield Fire-Rescue Station Project Committee met Wednesday evening to compose a list of add-ons in case bids come in under the budgeted amount. Last year, voters approved spending $1 million to build an 80- by 100-foot station next to the Municipal Building on Route 117. It will replace the 60-year-old station. The […]
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Buckfield merges Town Manager, Town Clerk in three-year contract
BUCKFIELD — Selectmen signed a threeyear contract with Town Manager Cindy Dunn that merges the job with the town clerk’s. Under the contract, Dunn will serve in the dual Town Manager and Town Clerk Role until March 2017. Her annual salary is $60,000. In addition to the Town Manager’s responsibilities as the Road Commissioner, Tree […]
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Buckfield names Dunn Town Manager
BUCKFIELD — Longtime employee Cindy Dunn was named as town manager Tuesday night, a position which could merge the role with the town clerk’s. It is the second time Dunn has held the job. Her pay and job responsibilities have not been set. Dunn, the Town Clerk, has also been acting as Interim Town Manager […]