LIVERMORE — Board of Selectpersons Chairman Peter Castonguay said Tuesday that he expects the board to decide on a new administrative assistant at the May 2 meeting. The position was vacated when Carrie Castonguay accepted a position as manager for the town of Belgrade. Four applications for the position were opened April 4 selectpersons meeting. One […]
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Livermore sand/salt shed to go out to bid
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons on Tuesday decided to hold an informational meeting on the proposed sand/salt shed in early June. Interim Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said there wouldn’t be time to have a special town meeting to vote on the project before the annual town meeting June 15. A separate warrant will be needed for the […]
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Livermore Falls dealing with dog waste left on sidewalks, streets
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents have been complaining about people not picking up their dog’s waste, Town Manager Kristal Flagg said at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting. “We’ve had complaints on the bike path, the recreation field, private property,” she said. Selectmen also noted that dog feces are being left behind on streets and sidewalks in town. Board of […]
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Wilton candidates sought, personnel changes made
WILTON — There are 10 days left to file nomination papers for two seats on the Board of Selectpersons, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the board Tuesday. No one has filed papers yet, she said. Nomination papers are available for two selectpersons and one Regional School Unit 9 director. The terms of Selectpersons Tiffany Maiuri and Scott […]
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Franklin County cuts $18,000 from economic development group’s request
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to reduce the Greater Franklin Development Corp.’s program grant request by $18,000 to $42,000 for 2016-17. That amount is the same as the group received last year. Commissioner Gary McGrane of Jay said he intends to leave the decision up to the county Budget Advisory Committee. Commissioners began […]
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Five candidates seek two Jay selectperson positions
JAY — Five candidates are running for two selectperson positions during the annual town meeting referendum from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the Community Building. Joyce Badeau, Keith Cornelio and Daniel Finley are seeking election to one, two-year second selectperson seat. Barbara Cook and Judy Diaz are vying for one, three-year […]
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Franklin County to begin budget review
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners will begin reviewing budget requests for 2016-17 Tuesday, April 19, and Wednesday, April 20, at the courthouse. Discussion is scheduled to begin at noon Tuesday and at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Scheduled for Tuesday’s review are SeniorsPlus, Greater Franklin Development Council, Adult Basic Education, Franklin County Children’s Task Force and Androscoggin […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Tuesday Bethel: Water District, 7 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 10:30 a.m., county building Livermore Falls: Selectboard, 6:30 p.m., Town Office New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Smith Hall Otisfield: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Oxford […]
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Jay voters to consider proposed $5.2M municipal budget
JAY — Residents will decide on a $5.2 million municipal budget and elect town, school and water district officials Tuesday, April 26, at the polls. Voting is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jay Community Building. The selectpersons’ proposed spending plan is $368,434 less than the current budget. After factoring in $1.38 million […]
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Polycor blasting Monday
JAY – Polycor, a Canadian-based company building a granite curbing plant off Old Jay Hill Road, will be blasting on Monday, April 18. The company anticipates four blasts between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.