TURNER — Selectmen on Monday discussed three complaints made to the Town Office about ATVs speeding along Back Cove and Cobb roads, according to Town Manager Kurt Schaub. Two of the complaints were from the same person, and one resident said they witnessed a drag race along one of the roads. Schaub said he informed […]
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Turner board looks at impact of higher school budget
TURNER — Selectmen on Monday discussed the potential impact of a proposed 4.6 percent increase in the 2107-18 budget for School Administrative District 52. Town Manager Kurt Schaub provided copies of a Sun Journal article reporting a proposed budget of $26.66 million for SAD 52. The current budget is $25.57 million. The 2017-18 budget would increase […]
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Turner to conduct tax revaluation
TURNER — The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday night to move forward with a property revaluation, the first in 20 years. The cost is estimated at $200,000. There is $40,000 available. Voters will decide at the town meeting April 19 whether to raise another $60,000. The remaining $100,000 will not be due until fiscal year 2019. According to […]
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Turner board votes against traffic ordinance
TURNER — Selectmen voted 2-3 Monday night not to send voters an ordinance prohibiting heavy tractor-trailers from using Main Street. Town Manager Kurt Schaub presented the proposal in response to residents’ complaints about noise from a steady stream of tractor-trailers using Main Street to avoid traffic lights on Route 4. John Davis of 153 Main […]
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Turner board discusses land aquisition
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with corrected information. TURNER — Town Manager Kurt Schaub provided a document at Monday night’s selectmen’s meeting outlining concerns regarding School Administrative District 52’s vote to sell 73 acres to the town of Greene. According to Schaub, “The board’s interest was heightened when it learned that the sale […]
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Turner rescue chief congratulated
TURNER — Lisa Bennett was congratulated by selectmen Monday night on her appointment as chief of Turner Rescue. She begins her duties April 1. Bennett has been deputy chief for a year and takes over from Toby Martin who resigned this month to take a position with the town of Wiscasset. Bennett has 20 years’ experience […]
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Bicentennial Bell comes home
TURNER — The long-anticipated Turner Town Bicentennial Bell has arrived. The original bell was stolen over two years ago. Though the 24-inch, 350-pound bronze bell might have made it through the doors at the Town Office with some careful maneuvering, the powerful ring of the bell makes an indoor installation impractical. Three possible scenarios were […]
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Livermore board to hold emergency meeting Wednesday on vacancies
LIVERMORE — The Board of Selectpersons will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss the positions that will become vacant once Administrative Assistant Kurt Schaub leaves to become the Turner town manager. The meeting is at 4 p.m. at the Town Office. Schaub currently holds the positions of the administrative assistant, treasurer and tax […]
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Livermore forecloses on five properties; owners have 30 days to pay bill
LIVERMORE — The town has foreclosed on five properties for outstanding 2012 taxes, but under town rules owners have an additional 30 days from the day of foreclosure to pay the taxes, interest and fees. Voters approved the additional 30 days several years ago. Town Administrative Assistant Kurt Schaub said certified letters were sent to […]
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Foreman says people still plowing snow across roads in Livermore
LIVERMORE — Highway foreman Roger Ferland reported to selectpersons Monday that many residents are still plowing snow across the roads, Administrative Assistant Kurt Schaub said. “Not only is this illegal, it is dangerous and can damage town equipment,” he said. Ferland reported he hit a massive snow pile recently and broke the plow wing. Plowing […]