JAY — Selectpersons have authorized the town manager to enter into an agreement that will allow Public Works Director John Johnson to retire on Sept. 30, 2017, and be rehired Oct. 1 with less salary and benefits. The decision followed an executive session Monday. Johnson will take an 11.5 percent reduction in salary and benefits […]
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Clearing snow to take longer on some sidewalks in Jay
JAY — Snow clearing on sidewalks on a section of Route 4, which recently underwent reconstruction, will most likely be slower this winter than in the past. With about 900 feet of new guardrail and some mailboxes installed on the street-edge of new sidewalks, snow will need to be blown away, Public Works Director John […]
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Jay leaves sections of two roads unposted to accommodate business
JAY — Two sections of roads in North Jay will not be restricted to weight limits this spring to accommodate a Canadian-based company proposing to develop the North Jay White Quarry and build a plant to make granite curbing. The Board of Selectpersons confirmed the Public Works Department’s postings on Monday night. Public works foreman […]
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Jay board approves purchase of two new trucks
JAY — Selectpersons agreed Monday to spend up to $214,000 from the Public Works Department’s capital reserve account to replace two trucks that continue to break down and cost the town money to repair. It was approved 3-2, with Board of Selectpersons Chairman Steve McCourt and Board of Selectpersons Vice Chairman Justin Merrill opposed. Selectpersons […]
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New appointments made in Jay
JAY — When new Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere takes over, staff members will have new duties and positions. The Board of Selectpersons made new appointments that will go into effect Feb. 24. Town Office Manager/Town Clerk Ronda Palmer will serve in her current positions and will also take on code enforcement officer and building inspector […]