LIVERMORE FALLS — Incumbent Nixon Ortiz retained his selectman’s seat Thursday following a recount of ballots cast June 12. Ortiz won the race over Ron Chadwick by a vote of 252-251. The results, which are the same as those on June 12, were confirmed, Town Clerk Amanda Allen said Thursday. Nixon Ortiz (Livermore Falls Advertiser file […]
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Recount set for Thursday in Livermore Falls selectman race
LIVERMORE FALLS — A recount of votes cast June 12 for a selectman seat will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Town Office. Former selectman Ron Chadwick asked for the recount after he lost his bid for election by a vote. Incumbent selectman Nixon Ortiz received 252 votes to Chadwick’s 251. Nixon Ortiz (Livermore […]
Livermore Falls: Voters approve $2.5 million budget, elect selectmen
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents approved a $2.5 million budget Tuesday and elected two selectmen and one RSU 73 director. The closest race was for a three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen, with incumbent Nixon Ortiz defeating Ron Chadwick 252-251. In a race for a two-year seat on the Board of Selectmen, challenger Sarah Flagg beat […]
Livermore Falls dealing with clogged sewer lines
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen are warning residents not to dispose of items such as diapers and baby wipes in toilets or drains because they are clogging sewer lines. “I think part of the problem is our customers don’t pay attention to what they’re throwing down the lines,” Selectman Ron Chadwick said at Tuesday’s meeting. Selectmen, who […]
Volunteers to install free smoke detectors in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV said at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting that his department is working with the American Red Cross to install free smoke detectors for residents who want them before winter. He said a planning meeting was scheduled mid-month, followed by a meeting to spread information about the program. “I think […]
Livermore Falls voters approve $1.5M for new fire station
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents at a special town meeting Tuesday night approved spending up to $1.5 million to demolish the current fire station and build a new one on the same site on Park Street. Residents voted 39-32 in favor of Article 2 on the warrant, allowing the town to build a new station. At […]
In rebuttal: Outlook for town is positive
We write in response to the comments Livermore Falls Selectman Ronald Chadwick made in a story about the proposed Livermore Falls budget and other issues (Sun Journal, May 3). Most small towns are facing poverty and fixed income issues; however, the outlook for our town is positive. The town has a very adequate amount in […]
Livermore Falls selectmen opt to construct new fire station
LIVERMORE FALLS — To build a new fire station or renovate the existing one? That was the question facing the Livermore Falls Board of Selectmen at their meeting on Tuesday. They reached a 4-1 consensus to build a new fire station, with Louise Chabot, James Collins, Mary Young and Jeff Bryant in favor of a new […]
Livermore Falls board concerned about liability of school buildings
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen tabled a decision on accepting the former Livermore Falls middle and high school buildings at their Wednesday meeting because of their concerns about restrictions in the deed with Regional School Unit 73. Board of Selectmen Chairman Louise Chabot said the town’s attorney had “grave concerns” about the restrictions in the deed, and […]
Political sign knocked over by vehicle in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Police are investigating who is responsible for knocking down a political sign with a vehicle Tuesday. A large sign put up by selectman candidate Ron Chadwick on the side of Route 133/Park Street, across from Diamond Road, was struck by a vehicle with wide tires, police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. said Tuesday. […]