CANTON — Selectmen on Thursday evening set the 2014-15 property tax rate at $22.75 per thousand of assessed value, an increase of $1.55. It’s the same increase as in 2013-14, when the rate went up from $19.65 to $21.20. The board lowered most building permits. The cost for new construction permits went from $50 to […]
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Selectmen sell off lots, announce their goals
CANTON — Bids were opened for several town-owned lots Thursday night. Lot 37A, the old firehouse site, was sold to Steve Elsman for his bid of $5,137. There were no other bids for this lot. There were no bids for Lots 38 and 39. These lots, however, are presently being used with permission by RoadSafe, which […]
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Canton board chooses chairman
CANTON — The Board of Selectmen held its organizational meeting Thursday, electing Donald Hutchins as chairman and choosing the committees and departments members will oversee. Hutchins chose to oversee the Planning Board and the Budget Committee. Mac Ray took the Recreation Department, Parks and Trails, and Sewer. Russell Adams chose the Fire Department and Brian […]
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Andover begins second withdrawal process
ANDOVER — An agreement between SAD 44 and the Andover Withdrawal Committee that outlined responsibilities for both entities is now in the hands of the SAD 44 subcommittee. Paula Lee, chairwoman of the newly formed AWC, said little was changed since the January vote to withdraw from the district was very narrowly defeated. Those wishing […]
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Residents explain defeat of municipal budget
RUMFORD — Following Tuesday’s defeat of the municipal budget for the third time, residents expressed concerns that it may be too big for a town with less than 6,000 residents. “When Rumford’s budget is $7 million and every town with the same population has half that, we want to know where the money is going,” […]