JAY – The second half of the 2003-04 tax and sewer payments are due on April 1. Interest will begin accruing on April 2. Absentee ballots are now available at the Jay Town Office for the annual town warrant. Voting will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 20 at the Jay Community Building.

Nomination papers available

MOUNT VERNON – Nomination papers are now available for the following positions and terms: road commissioner, 1 year; tax collector, 1 year; treasurer, 1 year; town clerk, 1 year; selectman, 3 years; school board representative, 3 years. The papers are due back on April 24. The town meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on June 12 at the Community Building. Town elections will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 8 at the Community Building prior to the meeting.

Lenten service

FARMINGTON – The final Sunday evening Union Lenten Service for the Mercer, North Vienna and New Sharon United Methodist Churches and the New Sharon Congregational Church will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at the Farmington Falls Union Baptist Church. This will be predominantly a musical evening with contributions from each of the participating churches. A time of fellowship and light refreshments will conclude the evening’s activities. All are invited to attend and participate.