JAY — The 4th Annual Spruce Mountain Sled-In will take place this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a new site with different organizers. The event, sponsored by the town of Jay Recreation Committee, will be held at the French Falls Recreation Area off French Falls Lane across from Spruce Mountain High School. Parking […]
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Dates set for important events and meetings in Wilton
WILTON — At Tuesday’s select board meeting, Town Manager Rhonda Irish shared information about several upcoming meetings or events. The committee working to write a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for replacement of a retaining wall at the swimming area of Kineowatha Park will meet at the park 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Irish said […]
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Minot rec field to be finished soon
MINOT — Selectmen learned Monday night that the Recreation Committee can complete work on the Minot Community Park’s final multipurpose field this month. Committee representative Candace Gilpatric told the board the field is ready to be hydroseeded and she received authorization to get three quotes for the work. When she receives the quotes, Town Administrator […]
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Jay recreation committee wants more guidance, budget
JAY — The Recreation Committee would like selectpersons to give additional guidance on its charge to develop a plan for recreational areas and how much money it will have, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said Monday. The committee met July 21 with two selectpersons and LaFreniere attending. Selectpersons had asked the committee to develop a plan […]
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Jay committee formed to develop goals for recreation land
JAY — The newly formed Recreation Committee consisting of former and new members will hold an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the Town Office. The group will be tasked to develop a plan for the French Falls Recreation Area and overall recreational goals for the town. Selectpersons entered into a 40-year […]
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Canton board OKs ball park movie night
CANTON — After learning details Thursday night from resident Phyllis Ouellette, who suggested the town hold a movie night at the ball field, selectmen unanimously voted to do so. Two selectmen who have their own businesses — Chairman Donny Hutchins and Malcolm Ray — liked the idea so much they agreed to cover the licensing […]
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Jay seeks more residents to serve on recreation panel
JAY — Selectpersons are looking for more people to serve on the Recreation Committee to develop a plan for the French Falls Recreation Area and overall recreational goals for the town. The board entered into a 40-year lease for $1 per year with Androscoggin Land Trust for the French Falls area in May. The land […]
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Andover board reports on Recreation Committee
ANDOVER — Selectmen said Tuesday night that they expect the newly formed Recreation Committee will meet soon. The information was in response to a question during the public comment period. Members of the committee are Carol Emery, Paul Hutchins, Katie Benson, Susan Mills and Claire Sessions. “We didn’t approve funding it,” Selectman Keith Farrington said. […]
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Andover selectmen OK soliciting bids for fuel prices
ANDOVER — Selectmen voted 3-0 Tuesday night to solicit bids for fuel prices for 2015-16 and scheduled a workshop for Saturday morning to review changes to two property tax maps. Board of Selectmen Chairman Jim Adler said that last year, town buildings used 5,600 gallons of No. 2 heating oil and town vehicles used 4,040 […]
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Jay board gets update on town recreation trails
JAY — Randy Easter, a member of the Recreation Committee, gave selectpersons an update Monday on the town’s snowmobile and track-setter on town recreation land behind the schools. Selectpersons approved the purchase of a new snowmobile, grooming equipment, and a tow-behind track-setter in December 2012. The groomer and related equipment cost $5,947.84 and the 2013 […]