MEXICO — The proposed recreation center was among the items discussed during a public hearing at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting at the Town Hall. Selectmen recommended $114,973 for the 2014 Recreation Department budget, while the Budget Committee recommended $104,529. According to a spreadsheet detailing the proposed 2013-14 budget, the Budget Committee recommended $50,000 for the recreation […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO – The Police Department responded to 22 complaints over the past four days. Among them is the following: Vandalism * A Walmart employee reported at 6:41 a.m. May 28, that between 2 and 6:35 a.m., someone smashed the rear window of her parked vehicle. Lt. Roy Hodsdon said police suspect the damage was done […]
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RSU 10 settles approves contract with teachers
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board Tuesday unanimously approved a three-year contract with the approximately 250 teachers in the 12-town district. Superintendent Tom Ward said teachers will receive a 1.25 percent raise for 2013-14, 1.5 percent for 2014-15, and 1.75 percent for 2015-16. The share of health insurance benefits paid by the district will remain […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following charges were listed at the Oxford County Jail: * Donald C. Fish, 34, of Dixfield, May 28, failure to register as a sex offender, Dixfield Police Department. * Dylan D. Michaud, 19, of Oxford, May 28, harassment, Paris Police Department. * James E. Richard, 23, of Livermore, May 28, operating under the influence, […]
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Peru’s budget request lower than last year’s
PERU — The proposed town budget for 2013-14 has less money for the Fire Department, Town Office operations and municipal officers. A public hearing on the annual town meeting warrant is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the old Peru school. The $717,600 budget proposal is $59,048 less than the current fiscal year. There is […]
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Mexico police budget prompts heated debate
MEXICO — Budget recommendations for the Police Department prompted a heated debate at Tuesday night’s selectmen’s meeting. Voters will decide the amount when they cast ballots on the 17 articles of the town meeting warrant June 11. According to the warrant, selectmen proposed the town raise and appropriate $901,530.24 for public safety, while the Budget […]
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SAD 44 residents approve $10.37 million budget
BETHEL — About 50 voters overwhelmingly approved a $10,371,310 budget for SAD 44 on Tuesday night. Superintendent David Murphy said voters also overwhelmingly approved an adult and community education budget of $152,259, and agreed to move $500,000 from the undesignated fund balance to a capital reserve fund. The SAD 44 budget for 2013-14 is about […]
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RSU 10 board to interview finalist for superintendent
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board announced Tuesday that it will meet Monday, June 3, to interview the finalist for superintendent. Board Chairman Jerry Wiley said the meeting will open in public session at the central office and immediately go into executive session at 6:30 p.m. He said the new superintendent may be announced after […]
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Board approves full-time road employee
PERU — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday approved advertising for a full-time road employee. The decision followed an hourlong workshop with Road Commissioner Joe Roach and will bring the Highway Department to three full-time workers. Selectman Lee Merrill did not vote for the addition, saying workers were driving around in the trucks instead of […]