PERU — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Monday evening to approve an amended version of the town’s personnel policy. There was very little discussion on the amendments, though Selectman Jim Pulsifer asked the board how they felt about Article 10, Section E, which stipulated that the town had to pay 25 percent of an […]
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MDOT presents preliminary design of conflict warning system to Peru residents
PERU — Over 20 residents attended a Maine Department of Transportation meeting Tuesday evening to provide input on the installation of sign posts at Route 108 and Main Street. Project Manager Aurele Gorneau said the proposal was prompted by the high crash rate at the intersection. Brett Hart, a consultant engineer with MDOT, said, “In […]
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Lewiston-Auburn This Week
Monday, March 23 AUBURN — Maine Department of Transportation forum, “Talking Transportation” 2 p.m. in the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments building, 125 Manley Road. Members of the Western Maine outreach office will discuss traffic and transportation topics and concerns. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:15 p.m. in the Administrator’s Conference Room on the bottom floor of […]
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MDOT public hearing on Peru conflict warning system scheduled for March 24
PERU — A public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 to discuss the installation of a conflict warning system at the intersection of Route 108 and Main Street at the Peru Town Office. Project Manager Aurele Gourneau said Friday afternoon that the conflict warning system was a “spot safety improvement project.” […]
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Lewiston may spend more to make Lisbon Street, sidewalks better
LEWISTON — Councilors are fine with spending more on this summer’s Lisbon Street renovation project to make the area nicer. “Lisbon Street is really the core of our downtown,” Councilor Kristen Cloutier said. “It’s where our small businesses are, and I think we are probably going to have to spend a little money to make […]
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MDOT receives $11.1 million to replace Mexico-Peru bridge
MEXICO — The Maine Department of Transportation will begin replacing the Androscoggin River Bridge, located between the towns of Peru and Mexico, sometime in 2016 or 2017. The plan to replace the 85-year-old bridge began in 2014, after MDOT declared that the bridge was structurally deficient and at the end of its useful life. While […]
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Bethel selectmen see MDOT presentation on pretreating roads
BETHEL – A state official suggested to selectmen Monday night that the town try pretreating its roads with calcium chloride this winter. Phil Curtis, an employee with the Maine Local Roads Division of the Maine Department of Transportation, said interim Town Manager Steve Eldridge asked MDOT about pre-treating roads with calcium chloride after selectmen expressed […]
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Solar-powered crossing beacons to be installed in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Two solar-powered, flashing crossing beacons soon will be erected on Main Street — one near Dunkin’ Donuts and Food City, and the second near the post office and the Treat Memorial Library. Town Manager Kristal Flagg said she only applied for one beacon because that was all that was initially allowed from […]
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Rumford board to discuss county police coverage proposal
RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday night are expected to discuss a proposal from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office for police coverage. At the board’s meeting Aug. 21, Selectman Mark Belanger asked that it be placed on Thursday night’s agenda. He said the request came from the Municipal Resources Police Subcommittee as they gather information during […]
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Wilton planners approve Dollar General site review
WILTON — Six Planning Board members unanimously approved a site plan review for a Dollar General Store recently. The vote followed approval of a waiver for parking spaces. The Tennessee-based corporation brought an initial proposal before the board in June, but it was not a completed application, Chairman Michael Sherrod said. A public hearing and […]