LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen on Tuesday approved $35,000 to replace the sewer line on Bailey Street. Sewer Superintendent Greg Given said the line that will be replaced extends from the intersection of Bailey Street and Route 133 to Marion Avenue. “The pipe’s got sags in it, the pipe’s got breaks in it,” he explained. Six-inch […]
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Town report dedicated to Don Simoneau
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Board of Selectmen dedicated the Annual Town Report to Don Simoneau, a veteran who has devoted many hours to improving the town. Simoneau, of Fayette, has been disabled for many years, but despite that, he has held nearly all seats in American Legion Post 10, served as a veterans’ advocate, and […]
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Livermore Falls board OKs pump purchase
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen on Tuesday unanimously approved the purchase of a new sewer pump for $38,036 to replace a broken one on Souther Road. Sewer Superintendent Greg Givens said the town highway crew last week discovered both pumps had failed. One is working again and the other has been removed and will be replaced […]
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Public hearing on proposed budget set for Monday
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents will have a chance to learn about and comment on a proposed $2.37 million 2015 municipal budget at a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the Town Office. A referendum will be held June 9. Among the articles up for discussion are those asking for action on a […]
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Selectmen criticized for not funding the Betterment Group
LIVERMORE FALLS — Former Selectman Ken Jacques told selectmen Tuesday night that he was disappointed they didn’t allow a public vote on whether the town should contribute $1,000 to the Betterment Group. “I’m disappointed that the board did not bring this to the community,” Jacques said. “The Betterment Group (sponsors) History Night, the Sled-In, the […]
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Livermore Falls selectmen to propose $2.37 million budget
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct information about the possible purchase of municipal vehicles. LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen this week devised a $2.37 million 2015-16 municipal budget as well as set a separate article for the purchase of capital equipment. A public hearing on the proposed budget was set for 6:30 p.m., […]
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Livermore Falls selectmen to discuss budget, former school buildings
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen set a special meeting for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, to continue work on the 2015 municipal budget and to further discuss the possible acquisition of two former school buildings. Town Manager Kristal Flagg said she expects the final budget to be ready for action by selectmen in early April. The […]
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Livermore Falls board OKs drafting proposal for school buildings
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to have plans developed for using the former Livermore Falls high and middle schools. John Cleveland, owner of Community Dynamics Corp. of Auburn, an economic development agency, said his proposal will include potential opportunities and risks should the town accept the buildings from Regional School Unit […]
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Selectmen prepare for union negotiations
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen met for more than two hours Thursday night to discuss negotiations for Teamsters Union Local 340 employees. Vern Stevens and Rodney Lake represent the union, which includes police, highway and sewer treatment plant employees. Their three-year contract expires June 30. The board had planned to work on the 2015 municipal budget, but […]
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RSU 73 board denies grievance, offers buildings to Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board voted 7-4 Thursday night to deny a grievance from a district employee. The decision came after a two-hour executive session, which included Drummond and Woodsum lawyer Tom Trenholm, Spruce Mountain High School Principal T.J. Plourde, Superintendent Kenneth Healey and several members of the RSU 73 employees’ […]