BETHEL — After being postponed for more than six months, the Board of Selectmen has scheduled a public hearing for May 11 to discuss whether to remove the fluoride from the town’s drinking water. Although the town has added fluoride to the water supply since 1970, Bethel business owner Sarah Lane brought evidence of health […]
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Public hearing on Dixfield wind ordinance set for Wednesday
DIXFIELD — A public hearing to discuss an amended draft of the town’s Wind Energy Facility Ordinance is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Dirigo High School Community Room. Residents will vote on the ordinance at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4. Patriot Renewables LLC of Quincy, Mass., approached Dixfield officials three years […]
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Newry public hearing reveals Sunday River Road project design
NEWRY — If voters in March approve money to rebuild a section of Sunday River Road, construction would likely happen next summer, town officials and residents learned at Tuesday night’s public hearing. The project is estimated to cost between $300,000 and $320,000. Engineer Joe Aloisio’s concept design is for 1,200 feet near the Nordic Knoll […]
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Public hearing on Andover withdrawal vote scheduled for Sept. 9
ANDOVER — A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Town Hall to discuss the withdrawal agreement between SAD 44 and the town, Andover Withdrawal Committee Chairwoman Paula Lee said. The hearing will take place before the selectmen meeting and give residents the opportunity to ask questions about the agreement […]
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Dixfield residents hear details on $1.8M road, sewer, water project at public hearing
DIXFIELD — Several residents from Pine, North and High streets heard engineers with A.E. Hodsdon Engineers of Waterville on Wednesday evening speak about the $1.8 million upgrade to water, sewer and drainage systems on six streets this summer. Al Hodsdon, engineer of the upgrade, said he is hoping to have the plans solidified for the […]
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Hearing set for revised General Assistance budget
RUMFORD — A public hearing to discuss the upcoming vote for the General Assistance budget is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today at the Rumford Falls Auditorium. Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. and hold another public hearing on whether to amend an appendix of the town’s General Assistance Ordinance. During their June 19 meeting, selectmen […]
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Mexico board schedules hearing on intersection
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday evening to schedule a public hearing at their next meeting to discuss making the intersection of Meadow Street and Kimball Avenue a four-way stop. Town Manager John Madigan said that a Mexico firefighter “brought to my attention that he’s seen an awful lot of cars speeding […]
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Dixfield selectmen schedule budget vote hearing
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Monday to schedule a public hearing Feb. 26 on whether to vote on the town budget at the annual town meeting by a show of hands or secret ballot, or to vote at a later date at the polls. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. in […]
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Final hearing on Andover school withdrawal elicits discussion
What: SAD 44 withdrawal vote When: 10-8 Tuesday, Jan. 7 Where: Andover Town Hall ANDOVER — Whether to withdraw from SAD 44 and fund a local elementary school sparked deep sentiment on both sides of the issue at a public hearing at the Town Hall on Saturday. The decision will be made at the polls […]
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Public hearing set for Rumford budget item
RUMFORD — A public hearing on the unclassified accounts budget will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Municipal Building. The hearing will follow a selectmen meeting at 6 p.m. to sign the unclassified budget warrant. The unclassified account budget is the only municipal budget that voters have yet to approve. They […]