ROXBURY — Selectmen learned Tuesday night that the summer roads account has $5,000, but there are probably $10,000 worth of projects to do. Selectman Timothy Derouche said Wednesday that they need to decide whether they spend the money or carry it over to next year along with some projects. The Town Office parking lot will […]
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Roxbury board selling two tax-acquired camp lots
ROXBURY — Selectmen set minimum bids Tuesday night for two of three tax-acquired properties that are less than an acre each. Board of Selectmen Chairman John Sutton said the two camp lots are on Main Street just beyond the boat launch for Roxbury Pond. One is 0.14 of an acre; the other is 0.23 of […]
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Correction: Statement only partially quoted
ROXBURY — A story published Wednesday on Page B3 of the Region edition should have quoted resigning Roxbury Cemetery Committee member Jean Shaw as saying, “I’m proud of what I accomplished, but I think it’s time for someone else to get involved.” It was a reporting error.
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Roxbury board to get pricing for 22 proposed new town signs
ROXBURY — Selectmen discussed designs for new town signs at Tuesday night’s meeting, but agreed to have Timothy Derouche get prices before placing an order. One of the all-metal signs will depict an image of Ellis Pond and state “Entering Ellis Pond Watershed” above the design and “Ours to Protect” below it. The board determined […]
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Roxbury, Byron officials seek remedy for communications deadzones
ROXBURY — Roxbury and Byron officials met Tuesday morning with emergency responders and a communications consultant from Gray to figure out how to enhance public safety. Both towns have long been dead zones for cellphone and emergency communications coverage. After discussing the problems, the officials decided to contact the state and write a “compelling” letter […]
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Roxbury board makes municipal appointments
Edited March 20. Selectman Rodney “Bing” Cross not Crosby. ROXBURY — Selectmen appointed several people to municipal positions Tuesday night in their first meeting since Rodney “Bing” Cross was elected to the board March 2. Doreen Stinson, who was elected to a three-year term as town clerk, was appointed night to a three-year term as […]
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Roxbury board addresses plowing concerns with contractor
ROXBURY — Selectmen met Tuesday afternoon with the town’s winter roads contractor to address plowing concerns. Selectman Tim Derouche said contractor Pat Gorham asked to meet with the board at 4 p.m., because he couldn’t make it to the board meeting at 6 p.m. “The meeting was to sort through some items of concern,” Derouche […]
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Roxbury board wants more information on its county tax assessment
ROXBURY — Selectmen voiced discontent Wednesday night with Roxbury’s estimated tax assessment from Oxford County, approved a fuel pricing bid and heard updates on code enforcement and cemetery matters. Board of Selectmen Chairman John Sutton said the board decided to hold a budget workshop at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Town Office to […]
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Roxbury board seeks lawyer advice after 3 foreclosures
ROXBURY — Selectmen unanimously voted Wednesday evening to consult with a Portland lawyer on three tax-acquired properties this month, after the former owners requested to reclaim their quarter-acre lots. The board also scheduled a budget workshop for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Town Office. Board of Selectmen Chairman John Sutton and Renee Hodsdon, […]