RUMFORD — Town Manager Carlo Puiia, who resigned from his position Thursday night following an executive session, was described as “an honorable man” and “respectful” by his co-workers Monday. Executive Secretary Terri Palmer, who has seen several town managers come and go while she has held the position, said that she was “definitely saddened to […]
Finance Committee
Finance Committee backs Rumford budget recommendations
RUMFORD — The Finance Committee voted Tuesday night to approve the same municipal budget recommendations selectmen did last Thursday. They are: * $625,000 for the Fire Department * $716,000 for the Police Department * $874,000 for Public Works * $650,000 for Public Safety * $60,000 for General Assistance * $749,000 for General Government * $358,000 […]
Finance Committee to offer budget recommendations Tuesday
RUMFORD — Less than a week after the Board of Selectmen met to approve new budget recommendations, the Finance Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, to approve their own recommendations for the upcoming election. The Board of Selectmen set a public hearing on the budget for Thursday, Sept. 19, which will be […]
Third budget vote in three months scheduled for Aug. 27 in Rumford
RUMFORD — Residents will return to the voting booth Tuesday, Aug. 27, for the third time in three months to vote on eight budget articles. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Residents overwhelmingly defeated the proposed $7.6 million municipal budget June 11. The Board of Selectmen […]
Discussion on upcoming budget vote to precede Thursday’s selectmen meeting
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will be holding a public hearing at 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Rumford Auditorium prior to the selectmen’s meeting at 7 p.m. to give residents the opportunity to discuss the upcoming Aug. 27 budget vote. The proposed municipal budget was initially rejected by voters June 11. Then, eight […]