LIVERMORE FALLS — Town Manager Kristal Flagg said she told selectmen Tuesday night that the Maine Municipal Association has reduced the insurance coverage on the Fire Station, increased the deductible and removed collapse coverage. The MMA saw a story in the Sun Journal in December outlining the deteriorating structural condition of the station that was […]
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Livermore receives $2,000 grant to buy firefighting gear
LIVERMORE — The Fire Department will use a $2,000 safety grant from the Maine Municipal Association to help buy two sets of turnout gear for firefighters. Each set costs $1,745, Administrative Assistant Carrie Castonguay said. The department will pay $1,490 toward the gear and the money will come from its budget. “The grant will enable […]
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Paris Selectmen meet Monday night
PARIS — Selectmen intend to address a number of issues on a packed agenda Monday night, including a proposal to acquire land for a new park, a risk assessment and a comprehensive study of the downtown area. The meeting is a week ahead of the typical schedule. A week ago, selectmen voted to bump the meeting […]
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MMA presents award to Ault
AUGUSTA — Longtime Wayne resident Peter Ault, who has served his community in various positions for more than 49 years, received the Ethel Kelley Memorial Award at Maine Municipal Association’s 78th Annual Convention earlier this month. The Ethel Kelley Award recognizes distinguished community service and is considered MMA’s most prestigious annual award. Ault has held […]
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Bunker elected MMA vice president
AUGUSTA — The Maine Municipal Association has elected Stephan Bunker, a selectman in Farmington, as incoming vice president. Bunker retired a few years ago from his position as operations manager for the state of Maine’s Emergency Services Bureau. He has held many public positions during a 45-year career. He is a member of the Farmington […]
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MMA to defend New Gloucester against civil suit
NEW GLOUCESTER — Town Manager Paul First said in a statement Monday night that the Maine Municipal Association will defend the town against resident Frank Staton Jr.’s lawsuit and the cost will be covered by insurance. First’s statement, which was issued at the selectmen meeting, said he and the board would have no further comment […]
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Mexico Water District receives $2,000 safety grant
MEXICO — The Board of Trustees for the Mexico Water District announced Nov. 14 that it received a $2,000 Safety Enhancement Grant from the Maine Municipal Association. The grant will be used to “purchase safety equipment or services that assist in reducing the frequency and severity of workplace injuries,” according to Water District news release. […]
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Auburn clerk, Lewiston deputy clerk recognized by MMA
AUBURN — City Clerk Sue Clements-Dallaire was recognized by her peers at the Maine Municipal Association on Thursday as the Rookie of the Year. The award was given at the Maine Town and City Clerks Association annual meeting Thursday in Augusta. The meeting was part of the Maine Municipal Association annual convention. Clements-Dallaire was nominated […]
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Minot board gets request for ball fields
MINOT — Selectmen on Monday took under advisement a request from the Minot-Hebron Athletic Association for assistance in maintaining the town’s ball fields. Association President Kelly Gwarjanski told the board her organization didn’t have the money to pay for spraying infields and base paths in order to keep outfield grass from encroaching on the infield. […]
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Towns receive dividend checks
JAY/LIVERMORE FALLS — Jay and Livermore Falls received dividend checks from the Maine Municipal Association as a result of their good loss experience and loss prevention programs. Livermore Falls Town Manager Kristal Flagg told Livermore Falls selectmen on Tuesday that the town’s check is for $4,943. The money will go into the general fund, she […]