School taxes for Bethel and Woodstock would increase more than 7%
SAD 44
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Newry votes not to leave SAD 44
The 50-17 tally stops the withdrawal process.
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Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
SAD 44 hires new athletic trainer
BETHEL — Superintendent Dave Murphy announced Monday night that Abbie Richardson is School Administrative District 44’s new athletic trainer. She will begin Dec. 3. “From a personal point of view as your superintendent, I have really thought that an athletic trainer is an essential position for our students,” Murphy told the school board Monday evening. “More […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
SAD 44 approves new cost-sharing formula
BETHEL — SAD 44 voted Tuesday 1,522 to 1,117 in favor of a proposed change to the district’s cost-sharing formula. All four towns voted in favor, with Bethel 738-623, Greenwood 258-133, Newry 185-65 and Woodstock 341-296. This year’s proposal carried a major change from another one that was defeated last year: For the approved formula […]
Posted inOxford Hills
SAD 44 votes to change cost-sharing formula
BETHEL — SAD 44 residents Tuesday voted 1,522 to 1,117 in favor of a proposed change to the district’s cost-sharing formula. Some officials and residents of School Administrative District 44 have hoped that the formula change, which is more favorable to Newry, will encourage those residents to remain in the district, rather than to continue […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
School Board discusses future of sports teams
BETHEL—At Monday’s SAD 44 School Board meeting, items discussed included the future of Telstar Middle and High School sports programs. Telstar has recently had issues fielding a sufficient amount of players for its athletic teams. Currently, close to only 20 percent of Telstar High School students play an after school sport. One of the resolutions […]
Posted inBethel
Bethel selectmen endorse SAD 44 cost-sharing formula
BETHEL — Selectmen on Monday unanimously endorsed a proposed School Administrative District 44 cost-sharing formula that district residents will vote on Nov. 6. “I move that we support it wholeheartedly,” Selectman Don Bennett said. Selectmen from Newry, Greenwood and Woodstock have also endorsed the formula proposal. Some officials and district residents hope the change, which is […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills, Varsity Maine
SAD 44 School Board ponders future of athletic programs
BETHEL — At Monday’s SAD 44 School Board meeting, items discussed included the future of Telstar Middle and High School sports programs. Telstar has recently had issues fielding a sufficient amount of players for its athletic teams. Currently, close to only 20 percent of Telstar High School students play an after school sport. One of […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Public hearing held on SAD 44 cost-sharing formula change proposal
BETHEL—On Oct. 3 about 45 people attended a public hearing regarding a proposed SAD 44 cost-sharing formula change. District voters will decide on the proposal at a referendum Nov. 6. Some officials and residents of School Administrative District 44 hope the proposed formula, which is more favorable to Newry, will encourage those residents to remain […]
Posted inBethel
SAD 44 cost sharing change proposal outlined at hearing
BETHEL — Some officials and residents of School Administrative District 44 hope a proposed cost-sharing formula that is more favorable to Newry will encourage those residents to remain in the district, rather than continue their withdrawal process. Residents of Bethel, Greenwood, Newry and Woodstock considered the proposal at a public hearing Wednesday, including lengthening the […]