LIVERMORE — Selectpersons announced Tuesday that an open house will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at the Town Office at 10 Crash Road. Finger foods will be available. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said the office will be open for business. In order to close the books for the calendar year, the […]
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Chesterville Appeals Board to consider road name change request
CHESTERVILLE — The Appeals Board will meet Thursday, Dec. 15, to consider a request to change a road name that was denied by the Planning Board in October. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. Scott and Megan Heikkinen, who own property on both sides of the road, had requested the name be […]
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Shopper struck by van in Wal-Mart parking lot dispute in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Police say a Norridgewock man struck another man with his van Tuesday during a confrontation in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Nicholas Smith, 34, was charged with driving to endanger. Smith got into an argument with another shopper around 2 p.m., according to a police report. It was unclear what started the argument, but […]
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RSU 9 board reviewing public comment policy
FARMINGTON — Until a Public Participation Policy at Regional School Unit 9 board meetings can be reviewed, the school board will follow its current policy, directors agreed Tuesday. That Policy Committee is expected to review it in January. The school board has wrangled with setting guidelines to allow public comment at board meetings, especially budget […]
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Jay supervisor to retire and be rehired at lower salary
JAY — Selectpersons have authorized the town manager to enter into an agreement that will allow Public Works Director John Johnson to retire on Sept. 30, 2017, and be rehired Oct. 1 with less salary and benefits. The decision followed an executive session Monday. Johnson will take an 11.5 percent reduction in salary and benefits […]
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Farmington Police warn of new computer scam
FARMINGTON — The Police Department is warning local residents of a new email scam. A Farmington resident brought to police three emails stating that his Mastercard or Visa was going to be charged a large amount “momentarily.” The email instructs the recipient to open an attachment for more details and provides a password for the […]
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Livermore to place marijuana moratorium ordinance before voters
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons have voted to bring a marijuana moratorium ordinance before voters at a special town meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Spruce Mountain Primary School. If the ordinance is adopted, approval for any new marijuana-related businesses, such as bars and retail social clubs, would not be given for 180 days. Administrative […]
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Livermore to obtain snowplow turnaround agreements
LIVERMORE — The Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday night agreed by consensus to move forward on a snowplow turnaround agreement for affected properties. “Each landowner where town equipment turns around would need to sign an agreement,” Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said. Byron and Road Foreman Roger Ferland met and quickly came up with 25 property […]
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New Christmas Eve Service planned at North Livermore Baptist Church
LIVERMORE — A new family Christmas Eve service is one of many events this holiday season at the North Livermore Baptist Church. Pastor Bonnie Higgins said it’s the first time in a long time there has been a family-oriented service on Dec. 24. It will be held at 6 p.m. and will feature Scripture readings, carols and […]