NORWAY — A Kennebunkport resident has agreed to pay $4,000 for having a driveway built within the 175-foot buffer of Sand Pond, according to a consent agreement. The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Thursday to sign the agreement with Peter Tilney, who owns the property in the Lakeview Shores subdivision on Isaiah Mountain Lane. Code […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Jay: Budget meeting, 6 p.m., Spruce Mountain Middle School Paris: Oxford County Commission, 3 p.m., county building Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Farmington: RSU 9 board of directors, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Blue campus Jay: Budget meeting, 6 p.m., […]
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Sunday River golf course appeals tax case to state
NEWRY — Newry Holdings has appealed to the State Board of Property Tax Review over being denied tax abatements by the town, according to town officials. The town is represented in the appeal by attorney James Katsiaficas. Newry Holdings purchased the Sunday River Country Club golf course last year, although original owner Harris Golf has […]
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SAD 17 superintendent reviews budget process with Norway selectmen
NORWAY — The annual budgeting process in School Administrative District 17 is lengthy, detailed and complicated. Those who wish to be part of it, however, need do nothing more than fire up their computer, tablet or smartphone. The SAD 17 website — www.msad17.org — offers a public portal that allows simple access to all the number […]
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Oxford board grants property tax refunds
OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen granted three refunds for property taxes Thursday night after hearing from the town’s agent, Donna Hays. The three cases heard Thursday were: • A request for $3,110.52 for 10 Snell Lane because the property was sold before April 1, 2017. • A request for $198.45 for 144 Skeetfield Road […]
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Heat pump sparks fire that levels Paris business
Flames consume the Pampered Pups dog grooming business at 41 Western Ave. in Paris early Thursday morning. An investigator with the State Fire Marshal’s Office said a malfunctioning heat pump sparked the blaze, which left owners Steve and Carole Barrett homeless. (Chuck Blaquiere photo) PARIS — A sergeant with the State Fire Marshal’s Office said […]
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Norway police chief seeks local-access TV show
NORWAY — Police Chief Rob Federico said that the Norway Police Department is working on launching a Q&A program on the local access channel, where he and a guest will answer questions from residents about law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Federico said that the program, called “Chats with the Chief,” is “something I’ve […]
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SAD 17 superintendent addressing Norway board
NORWAY — School Administrative District 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts will meet with the Board of Selectmen at their meeting Thursday to discuss the district’s method of drafting its budget. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. During the board’s Jan. 18 meeting, Selectman Thomas Curtis suggested the board invite Colpitts to […]
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Norway medical marijuana committee to hold public meeting Feb. 8
NORWAY — The Medical Marijuana Grow Facility Committee has scheduled a public meeting for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., according to Town Manager Dennis Lajoie. Lajoie, who also serves on the committee, said the meeting’s purpose is to “seek the public’s input on appropriate limits concerning these […]
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Oxford County commissioners to set tax commitment Feb. 5
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners will meet at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, to authorize the 2018 county tax commitment. County Administrator Scott Cole wrote in an email that from 3 to 4 p.m., commissioners will meet with “one or more department heads” in a work session format to “discuss budget and miscellaneous matters.” After […]