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Franklin County election recap

COUNTY — Town clerks throughout the county noted a steady showing of voters at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6 for the 2018 midterm election and referendum. Wilton Town Clerk Diane Dunham at 12:30 p.m. said voting had been steady, one right after the other. “We had an incredible amount of voters registering at the polls,” […]

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Chesterville selectmen fill three positions

CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen on Thursday evening hired Pamela Griswold of New Sharon as town clerk and Erin Norton of Starks as treasurer, both part time. They also appointed Kevin Wheeler as animal control officer. Griswold, who is town clerk for New Sharon, will be paid $18 per hour but will not receive benefits. Norton, who […]

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New Sharon electing four officers Saturday

NEW SHARON — Election of a selectman, a school board member, a town clerk and a treasurer are on the warrant for Saturday’s annual town meeting. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. March 12 at Cape Cod Hill School. Voters nominate and elect officers from the floor. Mercy Hanson and Robert Neal have voiced interest […]

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New Sharon to elect officers March 12

NEW SHARON — The town is breaking with tradition this year by moving the annual town meeting to the second Saturday in March. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at Cape Cod Hill School, Town Clerk Pamela Griswold.  The Maine National Guard holds a drill weekend at the first of the […]

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New Sharon town clerk resigns, another appointed to fill term

NEW SHARON — The Board of Selectmen appointed Pamela Griswold as town clerk/tax collector because she was the only candidate with experience, Chairwoman Lorna Nichols said. The former deputy clerk and tax collector will serve until town elections in March, Nichols said. Griswold succeeds Susan Anneley. “Anneley accepted a similar position which offered an increase […]