Vern Maxfield plans to retire July 31, 2025.
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Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley
Woodstock board donates $1,000 to baseball team
WOODSTOCK — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday evening to donate $1,000 to the Tri-County Babe Ruth 14-and-under team, mostly made up of Oxford County children. The baseball team, coached by Gary Williamson, Tom Morton and Janek Luksza, came within a victory of becoming national champions in 2015, and are seeking another run at […]
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Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
Woodstock board seeks estimates for ball field repairs
WOODSTOCK — Board of Selectmen Chairman Ron Deegan told fellow members Tuesday evening that the Whitman Field backstop, grandstand and dugout need to be repaired for safety reasons. Deegan said he was driving by the field on Route 26 and “saw some things that probably aren’t safe.” “It seems as if the fencing system is […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
Woodstock to consider abandoning section of Ricker Road
WOODSTOCK — Town Manager Vern Maxfield told the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday evening that a public hearing will be held July 19 on whether to abandon a section of Ricker Road. Maxfield said the town has “only plowed to a certain point on Ricker Road for as long as I’ve been here.” The remaining […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Woodstock board waits for deed to former state garage
WOODSTOCK — Town Manager Vern Maxfield told selectmen Tuesday evening that he is still waiting for the deed so the town can begin using the former state highway garage on Route 232. Maxfield said he has contacted real estate agent Chris Paszyk, who confirmed the deed will be available once he hears from Gov. Paul […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, Oxford Hills
West Paris resident agrees to remove Union Church
WOODSTOCK — Town Manager Vern Maxfield told selectmen at Tuesday’s meeting that a West Paris resident agreed to remove the Union Church building from the corner of Andrews Road. The church, which sits on 0.6 acre, was built in 1856 and has not been used for decades. The original contents have been removed. The town […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
Woodstock voters to consider buying old state garage
WOODSTOCK — Residents will vote on a $1.69 million municipal budget and a garage purchase at the annual town meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28, Town Manager Vern Maxfield said. The budget, which does not include county tax or education costs, is approximately $228,000 more than the previous year. Several articles ask voters if […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
Woodstock to vote on proposed boat landing
WOODSTOCK — Residents will vote at the annual town meeting on March 28 whether to approve a proposed boat landing on North Pond following months of discussion. The article asks residents if they wish to purchase property on North Pond for $70,000 and develop it as a boat launch and landing site. Town Manager Vern […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Bethel, Oxford Hills
Woodstock officials consider firewall for old state garage
WOODSTOCK — Town Manager Vern Maxfield told the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday that the town’s insurance company recommended installing a firewall in the Maine Department of Transportation garage the town is seeking to purchase. Residents will vote whether to buy the 40- by 80-foot building for $65,000 to store extra vehicles and possibly house […]
Posted inBethel, Oxford Hills
Woodstock manager seeks money for revaluations
WOODSTOCK — Town Manager Vern Maxfield told the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday evening that he plans to apply for a grant to help Woodstock, Greenwood and Andover pay for a revaluation. Maxfield said Wednesday morning that the grant, which is offered through the Maine Department of Administration and Financial Services, is given to “any […]