BYRON — Letters sent about five years ago from the accounting firm RHR Smith & Co. of Buxton to the town officials of Byron provided detailed advice on how to fix the town’s suffering finances. It appears most of that advice, if not all, was disregarded by the town’s previous leadership. In 2013, RHR Smith […]
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Byron selectman resigns amid ongoing audit
BYRON – Selectman Anne Simmons-Edmunds submitted her letter of resignation at the close of Tuesday night’s board meeting. It takes effect immediately, Chairwoman Linda Joyal said. “She just said that she was too busy and no longer had time,” Joyal said. Simmons-Edmunds has been on the board since 2008. Her departure leaves just Joyal and James Ramey, who were elected in March. “I don’t believe we […]
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Lewiston budget savings make Colisee debt deal the right choice, council told
LEWISTON — Last year’s decision to pay off $3.48 million in Colisee debt 10 years early paid off, city councilors were told Tuesday night. Councilors reviewed the annual financial report for the 2014-15 fiscal year and the official audit at their meeting Tuesday night. According to that audit, the city ended the fiscal year with […]
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Auditor: Jay is a ‘very healthy town,’ financially
JAY — A senior accountant with the town’s auditing firm gave selectpersons an overview of the audit and financial status for the year ending June 30, 2014, on Monday. “I think your town is a very healthy town. I think everything is running pretty well,” Bill Hall of RHR Smith & Co. told the board […]
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Auditor tells Newry selectmen town’s books in great shape
NEWRY — Prior to starting work Tuesday night on the 2014 budget, town officials learned their financial books were in great shape. Town auditor Vernice Brooks, a senior accountant at RHR Smith & Co. of Buxton, spent all day Tuesday going over Newry’s books, Administrator Loretta Powers said. “I am very happy to state that […]