JAY — Selectpersons intend to set the tax rate Tuesday, Aug. 26, at a special meeting, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said Friday. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at the Town Office. The rate is expected to rise, but she does not know how much at this time, LaFreniere said. The current rate […]
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Livermore taking steps to alleviate moisture in Town Office building
LIVERMORE — A dehumidifier and some air conditioners are being used at the Town Office to decrease moisture in the building, as recommended by a Turner company. Ron Tillson, environmental safety and health manager at Acadia Contractors LLC, investigated a complaint Aug. 4 of a musty odor in the building. Among the conditions he found […]
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Paris town officials set meeting for residents’ input on downtown study
PARIS — Town officials have scheduled a meeting next week for residents to give input on the future of the downtown area. Residents are asked to attend a public hearing at 6;30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, in the Town Office to offer suggestions for an ongoing study that will eventually be compiled into a strategic plan […]
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Livermore Falls culverts to get liners
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen agreed to go with E.J. Prescott of Gardiner to work with the highway crew to insert slip liners into three culverts on Moose Hill, Claybrook and Souther roads, Town Manager Kristal Flagg said on Monday The culverts have deteriorated due to the heavy rains that have occurred since July. The board […]
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Bushes to be cut back at Livermore Veterans Memorial
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons gave permission Monday to have overgrown bushes cut back at the Livermore Veterans Memorial at the corner of Route 4 and Church Street. Tim Cox, chairman of the Cemetery Committee, told the board that the junipers and cedar bushes need to be cut back. “It needs to be done bad,” he said. […]
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Turner selectmen hear rescue proposals
TURNER — Representatives from two towns presented proposals to the Board of Selectmen Monday night. Buckfield Rescue Chief Lisa Bennett presented a proposal for paramedic and EMT-Intermediate coverage seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. There would be an EMT-Intermediate or a paramedic on-call between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 […]
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Former cell tower opponent files complaint against Otisfield
OTISFIELD — A former plaintiff in the yearlong Scribner Hill communications tower controversy has filed a complaint, charging the town government’s misrepresentation of her jeopardizes her safety in Otisfield. Kristen Roy, a Scribner Hill resident, filed a formal complaint with selectmen April 17, saying she was mistreated in the Town Office by staff, who alleged […]
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Wilton candidates seek seat on the Board of Selectmen
WILTON — Three residents are seeking election to a three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. Selectman Terry Brann is being challenged by John Black and Gerald Whitney. Selectman Paul Berkey and school board director Keith Swett are unopposed in their bids for three-year terms. The election takes place from 8 a.m. to […]
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Jay Town Office to be closed June 10 for election
JAY – The Town Office will be closed June 10 for elections. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jay Community Building. The town will hold its municipal election of town and school officers and the proposed municipal budget for 2014-15. Residents who plan to vote in the state […]