BETHEL — Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. at the town office to hear residents’ thoughts on a proposed sewer rate change. Currently, a minimum quarterly charge of $159 is assessed based on a minimum volume of 1,500 cubic feet, regardless of actual metered water usage below […]
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Woodstock hears concerns on bus garage issue
WOODSTOCK — Woodstock selectmen Tuesday heard from a former selectman who expressed his concern about SAD 44’s proposed new $2.4 million school bus garage at the Telstar complex. District residents will vote on the issue Nov. 5. Rick Young shared a letter with the selectboard that was sent by Greenwood selectmen to residents of that […]
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Hanover Town Meeting on the 29th
HANOVER — On Tuesday, October 29, Hanover will hold its annual town meeting at the Town House at 6 p.m. Incumbent selectman Ed Kennett is seeking re-election for a three-year term. He is running unopposed. He has served three years on the select board. The school budget increased from $348,000 to $415,000, while using an […]
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Being involved is the norm for Newry resident
NEWRY — Newry resident Brooks Morton became active at a young age and remains involved in the community today. His activism stems from a conversation he had with his mother in a car ride decades ago. His mother, Boots, was a ballot clerk for all the elections in Newry. Morton would accompany his mother to […]
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Use Caution in Telstar School Zone
To the Editor: As the morning teacher on duty in the student parking lot, I have observed some very irresponsible driving by many drivers on Route 26. Please SLOW DOWN! The speed limit is 20 mph [see editor’s note] from 7-8 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. in the afternoon and the yellow lights are flashing. I […]
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Annex thank you
To the Editor: The Annex is a room located in the back of the Bethel United Methodist Church. It was added on in the 60’s. Over the decades, it has served many purposes. At the present time, it is serving as a community venue for wellness/holistic classes. The Annex was in need of a new […]
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Celebrating Brooksie!
To the Editor: The quick who, what, where, when, and why: On Saturday, November 9, area musicians and friends of Brooks Morton will be “Celebrating Brooksie!” with an evening of musical performances and raffles at Telstar Auditorium in an effort to raise money to be donated to Brooks to help support his recovery from serious […]
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Community Service Day thanks
To the Editor: On October 10, the Bethel Library had the pleasure of hosting four students from Telstar High School: Evan LeConey, Colin Herling, Tanner Martin and Addie Charette. These students were joined by their science teacher, Jacob Vining. The students were participating in the first Community Service Day organized by Telstar. The library requested […]
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Hunters’ Breakfast
To the Editor: Our last article for your three papers advertising our fabulous hunters and family breakfast with eggs, bacon, home fries, pancakes,toast, coffee and a 7 a.m. drawing for our $500 gift certificate to Cabela’s was in for October 26, and that is one week early. The first day of hunting is November 2. […]
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Trump and Treachery
To the Editor: It is becoming abundantly apparent that the presently presiding president of this nation is intent on rendering the Trump name as being synonymous and compliant with the realm of treachery. The Kurds assistance to the United States in fighting Isis in northern Syria was a vital commitment made by both entities. Donald […]