GREENE — SAD 52 was first runner-up in the Comprehensive Project category in the New England Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers competition, Superintendent Henry Aliberti said at a school board meeting Thursday. The district faced some stiff competition, including Harvard University, he said. The award was earned for the district’s success in completing its […]
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Citizens speak on sand issue, Budget Committee
TURNER — Selectmen were told Tuesday night that buying tickets to get pails of sand at the Transfer Station is inconvenient and paying $2 per bucket is unfair. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 on Jan. 4 to adopt rules governing when and how sand can be obtained by residents. They are: * Residents can […]
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Turner board considers tightening transfer station rules
TURNER — Suggestions on supervising the use of the transfer station were made by selectmen Monday night. Town Manager Kurt Schaub said station expenses are increasing. There is concern about its overuse, specifically by businesses and contractors. The board agreed that enforcing the rule about businesses and contractors using the station was not easy. Concern […]
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Turner taxes to rise slightly
TURNER — At a special meeting Monday night, selectmen set the 2016 tax rate at $15.90 per $1,000 property evaluation. They were able to hold the increase over last year’s rate to 1.3 percent. Town Manager Kurt Schaub said the primary reason for the increase was the Rescue Department budget. At a special town meeting, […]