RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday unanimously approved Harrison M. Burns as Rumford Citizen of the Year for 2015. He will receive official recognition next month. Selectman Frank DiConzo nominated Burns. Board of Selectmen Vice Chairman Jeff Sterling read the letter written by Elliot “Bud” Burns also nominating his brother. Harrison Burns has held many positions […]
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Rumford board, fire chief clarify consolidation meeting update comment
RUMFORD — Selectmen repeatedly assured former longtime Selectman Jim Thibodeau on Thursday night that they have no intention of preventing residents from having any say in ongoing consolidation talks with Mexico. Thibodeau said he was upset about a quote from the Sept. 23 meeting between Rumford and Mexico selectmen and consolidation consultant Don Jutton, president […]
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Rumford board to begin interviewing town manager applicants
RUMFORD — Selectmen are expected to begin interviewing town manager applicants next week. Selectman Jeff Sterling said Tuesday night that the board had received about 20 applications for the job being vacated by Town Manager Carlo Puiia. Puiia said Thursday afternoon that selectmen met Monday evening to review the applications and resumes. They narrowed down […]
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Rumford board, townspeople to form commission to review Charter
RUMFORD — On Election Day next month, this town will have a new Charter Commission. Three people have been appointed by selectmen; the other six will be chosen by voters Tuesday, Nov. 5. The commission will be tasked with either revising or amending or getting rid of Rumford’s 1951 charter. In June, selectmen asked residents […]