MECHANIC FALLS — A proposed warrant article that would require the Recreation Committee to follow the same financial protocols as other town charter-established committees stirred debate at Monday night’s Town Council meeting. Town Manager Zakk Maher said the town auditor, Smith & Associates of Yarmouth, and the town’s legal counsel advised him that all committees […]
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Former Jay selectperson remembered for community service
By Donna M. Perry, Sun Journal JAY — Former Selectperson Keith Cornelio was remembered Monday for his sense of humor, integrity and community service. Cornelio, 75, died Saturday at a Lewiston hospital surrounded by family. Select Board Chairman Terry Bergeron passed along the board’s condolences to Cornelio’s family at Monday night’s board meeting. Cornelio was in […]
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Oxford rec director resigns
OXFORD — Citing time constraints, Oxford Recreation Director Kathleen Dillingham has submitted her resignation, effective September 9. In a two-page letter to Town Manager Butch Asselin, dated August 17, Dillingham thanked the town manager for the opportunity to serve the community but said, “the position requires more time than I am able to commit.” Dillingham was […]
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Oxford recreation committee heated topic
OXFORD — The Selectmen will hold a workshop tonight, July 26, to discuss the Oxford Recreation Committee bylaws, a week after the majority of selectmen voted to allow the committee board to continue its work but agreed to meet later to discuss its bylaws. The workshop is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the […]
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Mechanic Falls to vote on adding rec committee manager
MECHANIC FALLS — Recreation Committee Chair Justin Starbird addressed the Town Council on Monday to discuss the committee’s reduced budget and the town’s addition of a paid committee manager. An $18,000 stipend for a recreation committee manager position will be voted on June 12 as part of the local elections, a decision made after the Town Council decided […]
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Peru board speaks to Recreation Committee on vision for future
The Board of Selectmen met with the Peru Recreation Committee Monday evening at the Peru Town Office to talk about their vision for the upcoming summer months. PERU — The Board of Selectmen on Monday met with the town’s Recreation Committee to discuss its vision and priorities for the summer. The Recreation Committee currently consists […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway board conditionally approves permit for Tucker’s Pub
NORWAY – The Board of Selectmen voted Thursday evening to renew the special amusement permit for Tucker’s Pub for six months, with the condition its employees take a training course for servers, Town Manager David Holt said. Holt said the board asked that the police chief talk to the pub’s owner about having employees take […]
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Jay board approves funding for recreation areas
JAY — Selectpersons have approved a request from the town’s Recreation Committee to use $9,405 from the town’s Recreation Reserve Account to make improvements and maintain recreation areas. Selectperson Judy Diaz opposed the vote while Selectpersons Keith Cornelio, Tom Goding, Chairman Terry Bergeron and Vice Chairman Tim DeMillo approved it. This is probably the most […]
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Mechanic Falls Town Council discusses Recreation Committee plans
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Monday discussed with the Recreation Committee plans for a couple of the ball fields behind the municipal building complex on Lewiston Street. At issue was what the committee intended to do with the Ronnie Pratt field and specifically if it would change from grass to dirt. The council […]
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Paris land agreement gets favorable public response
PARIS — The town is one step closer to gaining access to the vacant Paris Utility District property at the bottom of Paris Hill and being able to use it for recreational purposes. A public hearing was held Monday at the Paris Fire Station for PUD ratepayers and residents to weigh in on the issue. A […]