NEWRY — The Board of Selectmen said Tuesday evening that it would allow the Telstar Area Youth Football team to submit a written request for a $300 donation. However, Selectman Jim Largess said he wanted the letter to state that donation requests should be done through the town meeting process so residents have a chance […]
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Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Newry selectmen consider adding to board
NEWRY — Selectmen on Tuesday night took under advisement a request to consider increasing the number of board members from three to five. Chairman Gary Wight said he wanted to know what was next since Virgil Conkright didn’t provide any reasons for his request, other than to say that the board might have trouble with […]
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Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Newry board creates Roads Committee
NEWRY — Selectmen unanimously approved Code Enforcement Officer Dave Bonney’s draft policy Tuesday night for establishing a Roads Committee to enhance the town’s ability to maintain and support the integrity of the roads. “The idea is to make them safe and convenient for motor vehicles and other vehicles,” Selectman Jim Largess said. Bonney told the […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Newry election might create conflict of interest on SAD 44 withdrawal
NEWRY — Voters going to the polls Monday, March 2, could possibly create a conflict depending on who they choose for selectman. But town officials said Wednesday they’d cross that bridge if they get there. Selectman Brooks Morton is seeking a second three-year term against challenger Jim Largess. Three years ago, Morton was elected by […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Newry board taking up new ordinances
NEWRY — Selectmen will discuss two proposed ordinances and a straw poll at their meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in the Town Office. They will also continue work on rental insurance for long-term use of the Bear River Grange Hall, as well as discuss the budget, Town Report work, roads and proposed language […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Four take out papers for Newry selectman, SAD 44 School Board seats
NEWRY — Residents seeking municipal offices can take out papers for the election in March, Administrator Loretta Powers said Wednesday morning. Up for grabs are one three-year Board of Selectmen seat, Assessor & Overseer of the Poor seat, and two School Administrative District 44 School Board director seats, one for a two-year term and the […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Newry board splits town meeting, elections into two days
NEWRY — Selectmen voted 3-0 Tuesday night to hold municipal elections the day before the annual town meeting instead of the same day. That means voters will go to the polls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the Town Office to elect a selectman and meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Newry selectman at odds with administrator’s duties
NEWRY — Selectmen discussed the town administrator’s job description at length Tuesday night in the Bear River Grange Hall. Selectman Brooks Morton previously asked for the review, but when asked by Chairman Wendy Hanscom what he thought about it, Morton said he didn’t think Tuesday’s meeting was the forum to discuss his reasons. He said […]