GRAY — American Legion Post 86 will continue to be allowed to hold fundraisers outdoors this year, after working with the town to renew its special amusement license. The Town Council voted 5-0 on Jan. 16 to approve the license renewal, which had previously hit a snag after noise complaints were lodged surrounding at least […]
noise
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Legion's license hits snag after Travis Mills fundraiser
GRAY — Some neighbors of American Legion Post 86 think the nearly 100-year-old local organization partied too hard — or at least too loudly — earlier this year at a fundraiser for the Travis Mills Foundation. Town Manager Deborah Cabana said several residents near the Lewiston Road post complained about noise from the concert and barbecue fundraiser […]
advertisement
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Brunswick councilors seek meeting on train noise
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council will invite the owners, operators and regulators who oversee the Amtrak Downeaster to a special meeting to discuss lessening noise from late-night trains. Councilor Sarah Brayman proposed the face-to-face recently night after months of emails failed to remedy the trains waking of residents at night. Since an Amtrak layover near […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Minot mass-gathering ordinances fail
MINOT — Two mass-gathering ordinances were voted on at the annual town meeting Saturday morning, and both failed in a public vote. In January, John Hicks, promoter of the Great North Music Festival, and Michael Hemond of Hemond Motocross Park, asked the Board of Selectmen to approve a mass-gathering permit, but after complaints and concerns from […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Maine town to fine residents for ‘loud and unreasonable noises’
OAKLAND (AP) — Sssshhhhhhh! Don’t make too much “unnecessary noise” in the Maine town of Oakland. The Town Council gave final approval Tuesday to an ordinance that creates stiff penalties for residents who are too loud. The ordinance, which takes effect immediately, forbids causing annoyance to others by intentionally or recklessly making “loud and unreasonable […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford County administrator to make decision on tax abatement appeal rehearing
PARIS — Oxford County Administrator Scott Cole said Monday that he is reviewing a Waterford family’s request for an immediate rehearing on an appeal for a tax abatement that was denied by the Oxford County Board of Assessment Review on Thursday afternoon. In a letter dated July 25 to Oxford County Administrator Scott Cole, John Howe, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Decision expected soon on Norway wedding barn
NORWAY — A decision is expected Thursday by the Planning Board on the Granite Ridge Estate application for a rural lodge and luxury barn at 65 Delano Drive. The facility will host wedding parties and other events. In early July, about 60 residents appeared at a Planning Board meeting to hear the proposal by Portland-based […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Dixfield selectmen vote to place time constraints on Jake brake usage
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Monday evening to prohibit the use of Jake brakes on Holman Corner on Route 2 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Discussion on the issue began at the June 9 selectmen meeting when police Chief Richard Pickett said he had heard complaints from residents about the excessive […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston targets ‘disorderly properties’
LEWISTON — Police have a new label for rowdy addresses: “disorderly properties.” On Tuesday, the Lewiston City Council approved a measure to begin contacting the owners of rental properties that have drawn repeated visits by police. “I think we’re trying a low-key approach with the landlords to see how it works,” Lewiston police Sgt. Robert […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Resident sues Waterford, claiming ‘extreme gunfire’ lowers property value
WATERFORD — A Waterford woman has filed suit against the Town of Waterford, saying her property has been devalued because of the ongoing “extreme” gunfire from the nearby Waterford Fish and Game Club. Virginia C. Howe of 187 McIntire Road filed suit in Oxford Superior Court on April 23, asking for a reversal of the […]