BETHEL – Proposed changes to the name of the Bingham Forest Authority and the town’s sign ordinance will be discussed at the Board of Selectmen meeting Monday, April 11. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. Town Manager Christine Landes said she’s been pondering changing the name of the Bingham Forest Authority, […]
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Bethel selectmen seek ‘community’ approach to end road standoff
BETHEL — Bethel selectmen have voted against pursuing court action to determine if the town has the right to use Daisy Bryant Road to access Bingham Forest. Instead, they will follow — for now — Selectman Don Bennett’s suggestion to seek a face-to-face solution with road residents who oppose the plan to use the road […]
Bethel selectmen approve increasing number of Recreation Board members
BETHEL — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Monday evening to approve an ordinance change that would increase the Recreation Board’s ranks from five regular members and two alternates to seven regular members and two alternates. Selectman Peter Southam asked Town Manager Christine Landes if increasing the number of members on the Recreation Board would […]
Ordinance change, warrant approval on agenda for Bethel selectmen
BETHEL — A public hearing on an ordinance change and the approval of the annual town meeting warrant are on the agenda for Monday’s selectmen meeting. It will begin at 7 p.m. June 1 at the Town Office. Town Manager Christine Landes said the Recreation Board is seeking to increase its ranks five regular members […]
Newry board splits town meeting, elections into two days
NEWRY — Selectmen voted 3-0 Tuesday night to hold municipal elections the day before the annual town meeting instead of the same day. That means voters will go to the polls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the Town Office to elect a selectman and meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March […]
Selectmen OK Bingham access road survey
BETHEL — Selectmen have approved spending $2,000 to $2,500 of Bingham Forest Authority money for a survey/title search of Daisy Bryant Road. The decision this week followed a sometimes-contentious meeting last week of the BFA, at which member Jarrod Crockett argued against Selectman Don Bennett’s plan to talk individually with a dozen landowners on the […]