The Norway Board of Selectmen heard a presentation from Town Manager Dennis Lajoie and resident and architect Richard McSherry on a proposed renovation of the town office building.
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State awards $76,500 for Norway Branch Rail Trail
NORWAY — The Maine Trails Advisory Committee has awarded a $76,500 grant for the Norway Branch Rail Trail project, according to Town Manager Dennis Lajoie. The trail for walkers and bicyclists would follow the former Norway Branch Railroad tracks for six-tenths of a mile, from Beal Street in Norway to Charles Street in Paris. Norway’s […]
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Norway board to address Opera House roof leak
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday to deal with a leaking roof on the Opera House clock tower, a heat pump for the Police Department and a grant for the treatment plant. The special session was called because the board lacked a quorum at their regular meeting last week […]
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Norway Opera House clock tower suffering from 'serious' roof leak
NORWAY — Town Manager Dennis Lajoie told selectmen Thursday night the Opera House clock tower on Main Street has a “serious” leak that must be repaired to prevent water damage. Lajoie told Chairman Bruce Cook and Selectman Mike Twitchell the clock tower roof is leaking worse than thought. He said Lewiston-based contractor Hebert Construction has […]
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Norway on the hunt for a new volunteer tree warden
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen is looking for a new tree warden after the town’s current one declined to continue in the position. Chairman Bruce Cook said he received an email from Tish Carr, who has served as a volunteer tree warden for Norway for 18 years, stating she “no longer wishes to be involved with the trees […]
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What You Need to Know: Norway Board of Selectmen
Norway Board of Selectmen June 7, 2018 Norway Town Office Alpine and Cottage streets What happened: Selectmen approved the lowest bid for the Alpine and Cottage streets paving project, pending voter approval. What it means: The contract was awarded to All States Asphalt for $169,146. F.R. Carroll Inc.’s bid was $175,160, Lane Construction’s was […]
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Norway Budget Committee to begin meeting on April 9
NORWAY — The Budget Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Town Office to discuss the proposed 2018-19 fiscal year budget, Town Manager Dennis Lajoie said. The committee is expected to consider requests for the Norway Memorial Library, the Fire Department and utility and animal control accounts. Lajoie told the Board of Selectmen […]
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Norway board signs document to begin work on walking, bike trail
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted Thursday evening to sign a memorandum of understanding between the Norway Branch Railroad and several local organizations to allow creation of a pedestrian and bicycle path along part of the rail bed. According to the memorandum, those involved include the Norway Branch Railroad committee, the town, Healthy Oxford […]
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Norway moving forward to get LED streetlights
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen has voted to have Town Manager Dennis Lajoie write to RealTerm Energy advising that officials want to move forward with switching to LED streetlights. The change, which first requires an inventory of streetlights, is expected to save energy and money. Lajoie told selectmen Thursday evening that the letter of […]
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Norway medical marijuana committee to hold public meeting Feb. 8
NORWAY — The Medical Marijuana Grow Facility Committee has scheduled a public meeting for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., according to Town Manager Dennis Lajoie. Lajoie, who also serves on the committee, said the meeting’s purpose is to “seek the public’s input on appropriate limits concerning these […]