SABATTUS — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday discussed holding a public workshop on regulations for retail marijuana stores and clubs for recreational users. Board Chairwoman Michelle Ames suggested getting residents’ opinions on how to proceed. Board member Guy Desjardins said he is not in favor of marijuana sales and distribution in town, based on […]
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Minot board stands with county budget panel
MINOT — Selectmen on Monday restated their support for the Androscoggin County Budget Committee in its lawsuit against commissioners on who should have the last word on county commissioners’ pay. The board was reacting to a letter from Beth Bell, chairwoman of the Androscoggin County Commission. Minot is one of 12 county towns that joined in […]
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Woodstock selectmen accept $38,000 bid for woodlot
WOODSTOCK — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday evening to accept a $38,000 bid for a 50-acre woodlot on Billings Road. Town Manager Vern Maxfield said the lot was acquired for back taxes in 1999. Board of Selectmen Chairman Ron Deegan said Concord River Holdings LLC, an out-of-state company run by Cristian Mata, offered […]
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Nomination papers available in Greene
GREENE — Nomination papers for the March 4 municipal elections will be available at the Town Office on Thursday, Dec. 10. Anyone wishing to take out nomination papers has to obtain between 25 and 100 signatures from registered voters in Greene. The nomination papers must be returned to the Town Office by 4 p.m. Tuesday, […]
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Newry selectmen to consider new memorial
NEWRY — The Board of Selectmen next week will continue discussion on obtaining a new veterans memorial. The board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Town Office. Chairman Gary Wight said previously that the town has memorial plaques recognizing veterans of World War II, but it doesn’t list their names or […]
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Dixfield selectmen cancel Monday meeting
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, has been canceled, Town Manager Carlo Puiia said Friday. Instead, selectmen will meet Monday, Nov. 23, and hold a public hearing on the Safe Routes to School project. In early 2013, the town agreed to move forward with constructing 3,500 feet […]
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Rumford to withhold payment on ‘botched-up’ paving job
RUMFORD — The Rumford Board of Selectmen voted Thursday night to approve the Nov. 6 town warrant with one exception: paying a bill of $106,000 for paving on Maine Avenue done by Bruce A. Manzer Inc. of Anson. Board member Peter Chase expressed concern about the seams left as a result of the Maine Avenue paving […]
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Paris residents asked to weigh in on budget cuts
PARIS — Selectmen have vowed to let residents do the talking about cuts in the current budget after an unanticipated mill rate jump has upset many people. Residents are invited to voice their ideas and concerns at next week’s budget workshop, which will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, July 27, at the Town Office, […]
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Selectmen sign 37-article warrant
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen on Monday signed the 37-article warrant for the May 4 annual town meeting. The budget proposal is $73,000 below the spending cap allowed by state law so an article asking voters to increase the property tax levy limit is not needed. Selectmen removed a warrant request asking voters to spend $5,000 […]
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Paris selectmen opt to lay new sewer lines, waterlines for Police Department
PARIS — Foreigner’s lyrics, “You’re as cold as ice,” unfortunately rang true for the Paris police station over the past three weeks as the sewer lines and waterlines froze three times, leaving employees mostly unable to use water until a holding tank was rented. At their meeting Monday night, selectmen voted 3-1 to discontinue the existing […]