As some Paris residents may already know, a runoff election is being held on July 23. Absentee ballots are available at the Town Office. I am endorsing Mike Risica for Paris selectman. He has served on the Budget Committee and is a member of the Planning Board. He is a frequent face at selectmen’s meetings […]
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Firefighter Creps given green light to run for selectman
PARIS — Even though the majority of selectmen believe the town policy regarding employees running for elected office isn’t clear, part-time firefighter Zachary Creps will be able to because the town’s attorney gave him the green light. The issue was previously brought up by Creps’ opponent, Planning Board member Mike Risica, and was addressed at Wednesday’s […]
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Paris selectmen like compromise in rural residential lot sizes
PARIS — In a straw poll at a workshop Monday night, three out of four selectmen agreed to a previously proposed compromise on the controversial rural residential lot sizes. Board of Selectmen Chairman Ryan Lorrain, Vice Chairman Robert Wessels and Selectman Janet Jamison informally agreed they could present to voters an amendment of a one-acre rural lot […]
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Familiar names on slate of candidates for Paris Board seats
PARIS — An incumbent selectman, a former police officer and two Budget Committee members are running for two open seats on the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Ryan Lorrain, Harry Sims, Janet Jamison and Michael Risica submitted nomination papers to the Town Office before the April 25 deadline. The election is scheduled for June 10. Lorrain, 26, […]
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Jamison back on Paris Budget Committee
PARIS — In a split vote, but with little fanfare, selectmen Monday again appointed Janet Jamison to the Budget Committee after rescinding their appointment of committee member Richard Cassano. Selectmen also voted to appoint Jamison to the Norway Paris Community TV board of directors, which has come under fire in recent months for apparent mismanagement and poor […]
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Paris selectmen criticized over Jamison removal
PARIS — Residents at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting voiced their disagreement with the board’s decision to not reappoint Janet Jamison to the Budget Committee. Several residents claimed the decision had more to do with their personal feelings toward Jamison than her longstanding record on the committee. In a unanimous vote last month, board members denied Jamison another […]
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Selectmen remove Jamison from budget committee
PARIS — Citing her “confrontational” and “disrespectful” manner, selectmen Monday night denied Budget Committee member Janet Jamison’s application for another three-year term. The unanimous vote followed a frank and, at times, tense exchange between the board and Jamison. The discussion originally was scheduled for an executive session but Jamison requested it be held in an open […]