JAY — On April 10 the Daughters of Isabella Circle 677 from St. Rose of Lima held their April business meeting. The recitation of the Rosary was led by Chancellor Lauriann Castonguay, who also read the opening prayer. Draping of the Charter was held for deceased sister Catherine Larochelle. Regent Rodzen then asked Marianne Allen […]
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Planning meeting for Memorial Day activities to be held
LIVERMORE FALLS — There will be a Memorial Day Committee meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the George Bunten Post 10 at 17 Reynolds Ave. All in the area are invited to attend to help plan the May 27 parade and more, according to Diane Getz, treasurer and Donald Simoneau, past chairman. Organizers […]
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Livermore, Jay and Livermore Falls vote on school budget Tuesday
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents in RSU 73 will go to the polls Tuesday, April 23, for a budget validation vote. Polls at town offices in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Last week, voters approved an $18.58 million budget for 2013-14. If the proposed budget is approved […]
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Douglas B. McDonald
JAY — Douglas B. McDonald, 81, a lifelong resident of Jay, died peacefully, late Tuesday, April 16, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 5, 1932, in Riley, the son of Frank W. McDonald and Thelma (Winslow) McDonald. Doug attended school in Jay and was a 1950 graduate of Jay […]
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Spruce Mountain High School – North Campus third-quarter honor roll
JAY — The following students were named to the third quarter honor roll for Spruce Mountain High School – North Campus. Seniors High honors: Melanie Robitaille. Honors: Devon Autrey, John Blais, Courtney Bubier, Rachel Calden, Tammy Chase, Andrea Chicoine-Bates, Ashlie Church, Casidee Couture, Jahna Couture, Louis Krupp, Devon LeSuer, Winter Parsons and Desiree Smith. Juniors […]
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Meeting time changed due to balloting
JAY – Selectmen have canceled their meeting on Monday, April 22, because the town office will be set up for the RSU 73 budget validation referendum being held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23. The board also moved the Road Committee meeting to a new venue because auditors will be using the […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Kathyrene A. Searles, 38, New Vineyard, theft by unauthorized taking, transfer and violation condition of release, April 12, $250 cash bail, court appearance June 5, Farmington Police Department. Nicole B. Dupont, 23, Holden, failure to appear, unpaid fines and fees, April 12, […]
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Jay fire officials say Knox-Boxes save time, prevent damage
JAY — The first Knox-Box, a secure rapid entry system, was installed on a local business building last week. The Jay Fire Rescue Department has the master key to get into the box in case of fire, an alarm or smoke showing. The master key is in a lock set attached to a keypad that […]
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Spruce Mountain High School – North Campus second-quarter honor roll
JAY — The following students were named to the second quarter honor roll for Spruce Mountain High School – North Campus. Seniors High honors: Ashlie Church. Honors: Courtney Bubier, Rachel Calden, Casidee Couture, Jahna Couture, Natalie Couture, Alexander Hartford, Devon LeSuer and Melanie Robitaille. Juniors High honors: Adam Gettle. Honors: Chelsey Boulay, Taylor Boynton, Brianna […]
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Jay to pay less for wastewater plant operation, maintenance
JAY — The town will pay slightly less in the 2013-14 fiscal year than it has been for operation and maintenance costs at the Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant. Livermore Falls owns the plant, and Jay and Livermore Falls share the cost of operation and maintenance, based on sewage flow treated at the plant. Jay […]