JAY — No one has taken out nomination papers for one of two positions on the Regional School Unit 73 board, Town Clerk Ronda Palmer said Friday. Director Michael Morrell has returned papers for one of the three-year terms, she said. The second position is held by Darcie Calden. Elections will be held April 28. […]
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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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Nomination papers for Jay town and school officials available
JAY — Nomination papers for selectpersons and Regional School Unit 73 directors will be available Monday, Feb. 2, at the Town Office. There are two three-year terms to be filled for the Board of Selectpersons. Steve McCourt and Pearl Cook currently hold the positions. Two three-year terms are also open for the RSU 73 board. […]
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Jay panel votes to pursue lease for French Falls land
JAY — Selectpersons voted Monday to pursue a property lease with the Androscoggin Land Trust for about 10 acres of land at French Falls Recreation Area, and to see what the lease looks like after it is drawn up. There would be no cost to the town to enter into a lifetime lease for the […]
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Jay to have Route 133 property assessed
JAY — Selectpersons are having assessing agent Paul Binette assess the town’s property at the corner of Route 133 and Hyde Road to come up with a value. The intent is to sell about 2.05 acres and a large barn. The town bought a house, a barn and about 2.5 acres in April 2013 at […]
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Residents needed on Jay street light panel
JAY — Selectpersons are still looking for residents to serve on a Street Light Committee, Steve McCourt, chairman of the Board of Selectpersons, said Monday. The committee is tasked with making recommendations on what lights to turn off. The board would like to have a committee of about seven people and would like some community […]