Video by Norway Paris Community Television Selectman Sam Elliot tried twice to make his feelings about Bernard’s resignation apparent. First, he motioned that the board amend its acceptance of Bernard’s resignation to include the words “with regret.” His motion failed by a 3-2 vote. After the last item on the agenda, Elliot asked to speak, […]
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Paris board OKs Christmas lights for park
PARIS — Even though it’s more than two months away, selectmen want people to know that the town wishes them a Merry Christmas. At their Monday night meeting, selectmen voted 3-2 to spend $2,000 to light up Moore Park on Route 26 during the Christmas season. The money will cover running electricity to each of the […]
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Firefighter Creps given green light to run for selectman
PARIS — Even though the majority of selectmen believe the town policy regarding employees running for elected office isn’t clear, part-time firefighter Zachary Creps will be able to because the town’s attorney gave him the green light. The issue was previously brought up by Creps’ opponent, Planning Board member Mike Risica, and was addressed at Wednesday’s […]
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Paris selectmen like compromise in rural residential lot sizes
PARIS — In a straw poll at a workshop Monday night, three out of four selectmen agreed to a previously proposed compromise on the controversial rural residential lot sizes. Board of Selectmen Chairman Ryan Lorrain, Vice Chairman Robert Wessels and Selectman Janet Jamison informally agreed they could present to voters an amendment of a one-acre rural lot […]
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Selectmen remove Jamison from budget committee
PARIS — Citing her “confrontational” and “disrespectful” manner, selectmen Monday night denied Budget Committee member Janet Jamison’s application for another three-year term. The unanimous vote followed a frank and, at times, tense exchange between the board and Jamison. The discussion originally was scheduled for an executive session but Jamison requested it be held in an open […]