NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted Thursday evening to appoint West Paris resident Natalie Andrews as the town’s new assessor. Andrews will replace Phinn Walker, who told the board in October that he was planning to leave his position. “I look forward to having Natalie on board with us,” Town Manager David Holt told […]
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Norway selectmen begin interviews for assessor
NORWAY — Town Manager David Holt has told the Board of Selectmen that interviews were underway with the finalists for town assessor. Early in October, assessor Phinn Walker announced he would leave his position in the near future. Holt said Walker agreed to stay on while the town seeks a replacement. Holt said he recently […]
Norway board votes to set up interview with assessor applicants
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen has voted to set up a committee to interview three applicants for assessor. Early in October, assessor Phinn Walker announced he would leave his position in the near future. Town Manager David Holt said Walker agreed to stay while the town seeks a replacement. Holt said Thursday he had […]
Norway board begins search for new assessor
NORWAY — Town Manager David Holt told selectmen Thursday night that he has received calls and applications from individuals interested in the assessor’s position. Early in October, assessor Phinn Walker announced he would leave his position in the near future. Holt said Walker agreed to stay while the town seeks a replacement. Holt said he […]
Poland selectmen seek amendment to Poland Spring TIF
POLAND — Selectmen on Tuesday accepted a proposal from Rudman Winchell of Bangor to assist the town in securing an amendment from the state for the Poland Spring Co. TIF District II agreement. Rudman Winchell’s proposed fees for services will be a flat $6,500, provided the firm is successful in securing Department of Economic and […]
Bell unanimously elected to Waterford board
WATERFORD — Former Selectman John Bell was unanimously elected to the board Friday with 25 votes. It was the only office on the annual election ballot, prompting officials to reduce the polling hours to 1 to 5 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Bell, a land surveyor who has lived in Waterford for almost 25 years, […]
Nomination process shortened for Weld selectman’s position
WELD — Selectmen approved a shortened process for filing nomination papers Monday for a one-year term on the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Michael Pratt resigned, effective immediately, because of health problems. He has one year remaining on his three-year term, Town Clerk Carol Cochran said. It is normally an 85-day process leading up to the […]
Nomination papers for Weld municipal positions available Thursday
WELD – Nomination papers for municipal positions will be available Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Town Office, Town Clerk Carol Cochran said Tuesday. The papers are due back to the office by Jan. 26, 2015. The annual town meeting will be held at 10 a.m. March 7, 2015, at the Town Hall. Elections are held […]
Farmington moves to contracted assessing services
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed Tuesday to contract with a firm for assessing services when the current assessor retires at the end of the year. The next step is for the town manager, town attorney and assessor Mark Caldwell to go over the three proposals under consideration and make a recommendation, Board […]
Paris revaluation expected to start today
PARIS — Assessors are expected to begin today going door-to-door for a townwide revaluation set to correct mistakes. The purpose of the revaluation is to fix those discrepancies in a 2007 revaluation which overvalued land and undervalued homes. Residents may see their property taxes increase, decrease or stay the same based on their specific situation, […]