LIVERMORE FALLS — Select boards from Jay and Livermore Falls took no action Tuesday night on options for upgrading the Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant. Estimated costs associated with the four options ranged from $6.5 million to patch up the structures to $10.9 million for a two-phase upgrade spread over 10 to 20 years. Funds […]
Gary McGrane
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McGrane is one of the people
Gary McGrane will get my vote for Maine Senate in the Democratic primary on June 12. He has lived in Jay for 40 years and raised his three children here, has worked in Jay and knows the people here, and currently serves the people of Jay as a town selectman and knows the issues here. […]
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Gary McGrane aims to succeed Tom Saviello for 17th District Senate seat
JAY — A retired millworker and educator is hoping to claim the state Senate seat that’s been held for years by Republican Tom Saviello, who can’t run for re-election because of term limits. Democrat Gary McGrane announced recently he is running for the seat, the first candidate to declare his intentions in the sprawling district. […]
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McGrane announces run for District 17 senator
FARMINGTON — Democrat Gary McGrane, a longtime advocate for Franklin County and its people, announced his campaign for state senator in District 17. The seat is held by Republican Sen. Thomas Saviello of Wilton. “The people of our district need a senator who will fight for them, and represent them in Augusta,” McGrane said. “I […]
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Jay board says no to sweeping Fayette streets
JAY — Selectpersons voted 4-0 Monday to pass on providing street-sweeping services to Fayette. Approving the measure were Keith Cornelio and Judy Diaz, Chairman Terry Bergeron and Vice Chairman Tim DeMillo. Gary McGrane abstained. Fayette Town Manager Mark Robinson had asked if Jay would be interested in working with Fayette to sweep its community streets […]
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McGrane, DeMillo elected; two budget articles fail
JAY — Voters on Tuesday rejected budgets for Town Government and the Sewer Department during the annual town meeting balloting at the polls. They elected Gary McGrane as fifth selectperson with 247 votes to Selectperson Tom Goding’s 218 and Tony Couture’s 167. Fourth Selectperson F. Timothy “Tim” DeMillo was re-elected, 397-218, over Ricky Merrill. Town […]
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Jay to vote on $6 million budget, elect officials
JAY – Residents will consider a proposed $6.02 million municipal budget for 2017-18 on Tuesday, April 25, at the annual town meeting referendum. The proposal factors in a second $1.33 million payment to Verso Corp. for a tax settlement agreement. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Building. […]
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Gary McGrane for selectman
I am proud to support Gary McGrane for selectman in Jay. A man of high integrity, knowledge and experience, he has served his constituents with dignity as a Franklin County Commissioner for more than 25 years. He understands the complexity of local government and applies thoughtful solutions to difficult problems. He is accessible, and he […]
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Jay voters to consider two contested races
JAY — Residents will have two selectpersons races to consider at the annual town meeting referendum April 25. Two newcomers are running unchallenged for two, three-year terms on the Regional School Unit 73 Board of Directors. Absentee ballots will be available March 24 at the Town Office. Fourth Selectperson F. Timothy DeMillo is being challenged by Budget Committee member […]
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Brann wins Franklin County commissioner race
FARMINGTON — Former Wilton Selectperson Terry Brann won the Franklin County Commissioner District 1 seat over long time Commissioner Gary McGrane of Jay. With unofficial results reported for Carthage, Jay, Temple and Wilton by early Wednesday, Brann was elected 2,830-2,402 over McGrane. Brann, a Republican, took his hometown of Wilton 1,389-739 while McGrane, a Democrat, […]