Barbara Jewett and her students in the Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program did trail work and upkeep at French Falls in Jay. More than a dozen students donated their time on Sept. 26 to help keep the area beautiful. Working, from left, are Elias Carter, Daniel Violette and Jaimi Givens. Jobs for Maine’s Graduates students, […]
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Rumford Area Quilters to meet RUMFORD — Rumford Area Quilters will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Rumford United Methodist Church on Linnell Street. Items will be collected for the quilt show scheduled April 24 for the residents at the Pinnacle Health and Rehab Home in Canton. All area quilters welcome. FMI: 207-562-7050. French Falls bird […]
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French Falls trail tour and geocaching contest planned in Jay
JAY — A French Falls trail tour and geocaching contest will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the French Falls Recreation Area. Sponsored by the Jay Recreation Committee and Androscoggin Land Trust, the event offers the public an opportunity to explore French Falls Park and find geocaches placed throughout trail network. Located […]
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Jay river walk features peaceful setting, views and history
JAY — The steady lull of the Androscoggin River and the sounds of birds singing above lend for a tranquil stroll along a path of landscaped wood chips, all part of a newly restored nature trail that offers a glimpse of papermaking history. The 1.7-mile French Falls River Walk was designed and built in 1996 […]
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Jay recreation group to organize sled-in, winter festival at French Falls
JAY — The Recreation Committee is planning the Spruce Mountain Sled-In and Winter Family Festival on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the French Falls Recreation Area. The committee got the initial go-ahead last week from selectpersons. Members will hold their first coordination meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Town Office. The committee is […]
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Jay committee formed to develop goals for recreation land
JAY — The newly formed Recreation Committee consisting of former and new members will hold an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the Town Office. The group will be tasked to develop a plan for the French Falls Recreation Area and overall recreational goals for the town. Selectpersons entered into a 40-year […]
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Jay seeks more residents to serve on recreation panel
JAY — Selectpersons are looking for more people to serve on the Recreation Committee to develop a plan for the French Falls Recreation Area and overall recreational goals for the town. The board entered into a 40-year lease for $1 per year with Androscoggin Land Trust for the French Falls area in May. The land […]
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Jay approves 40-year lease for French Falls area
JAY — Selectpersons voted Monday, May 29 to approve a 40-year lease agreement with the Androscoggin Land Trust for the French Falls Recreation Area. The lease was approved by the trust’s board of directors last week, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said. The town will be responsible for maintaining about 10 acres of the property that […]
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Jay to consider lease agreement for French Falls
JAY — Selectpersons on Tuesday will consider approving an agreement to lease the French Falls Recreation Area for $1 a year for 40 years. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. May 26 at the Town Office. Voters authorized the board April 28 to negotiate a lease for the use of about 10 acres with the […]
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Jay voters to consider $5.63 million budget, land lease
JAY — Residents will vote Tuesday, April 28, on a proposed $5.63 million municipal budget for 2015-16. The amount is a $92,656.60 more than this fiscal year. After factoring in anticipated revenues of $1.33 million, the net budget is $4.3 million. The figures do not factor in Franklin County taxes or the town’s share of the […]