RUMFORD — John Madigan Jr.’s first job as town manager was right out of college in 1978 in the small Piscataquis County town of Monson in 1978. It was a little town where he made some big decisions. “A little town like that, that’s where you learn how to be a town manager because you […]
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Amended bid approved for Rumford library repairs
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday night to approve an amended bid for exterior repairs to the Rumford Public Library. At the previous meeting, the board tabled approval of a base bid of $154,000 by H.E. Callahan for the work until it checked the roof to see what repairs are necessary. Following an […]
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Mexico selectmen table offer to buy old town hall
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 Tuesday night to table an offer to buy the land and building next to the Town Office on Main Street because of concerns about asbestos siding. The board agreed to have the material tested. At the Feb. 2 selectmen meeting, resident Mike Mann offered the property for […]
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Historic property offered to Mexico
MEXICO — Selectmen on Tuesday will discuss an offer by Mike Mann to sell the land and building beside the Town Office to the town for $20,000 cash and a $10,000 tax credit. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, at the Town Office. The Main Street property is a 10th of an acre, Mann, […]
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Rumford board to consider grant application
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday will discuss obtaining a Community Development Block Grant to repair downtown water and sewer systems and sidewalks. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in Rumford Falls Auditorium. At their Jan. 21 meeting, selectmen unanimously agreed to submit a letter of intent for a CDBG grant. For Rumford’s […]
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Rumford board to seek infrastructure grant
RUMFORD — Selectmen gave unanimous approval Thursday to submit a letter of intent for a Community Development Block Grant for downtown infrastructure improvements. The downtown is the oldest part of town, with water and sewer systems more than a century old. “The total project looks like it’s going to be around $3 million,” Town Manager John […]
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Regional solid waste budget remains flat
MEXICO — For what’s believed to be the ninth year in a row, funding for the solid waste budget for the region will remain flat. At the Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday night, Mexico Town Manager John Madigan said the Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board again voted not to increase funding. “Yes! Great job,” Selectmen […]
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Rumford loans $100,000 to business for bottling plant
RUMFORD — Following a number of closed-door meetings, the Board of Selectmen on Nov. 5 approved a $100,000 loan to a business for a bottling plant. The board voted 4-0 to approve an Urban Development Action Grant loan agreement of $100,000 for economic development to Moontide Springs Inc. and Jean Castonguay. The loan is for three […]
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Rumford board to discuss payroll change
RUMFORD — Selectmen this week will continue discussion on whether officials should switch employee payroll to biweekly and direct deposit. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Rumford Falls Auditorium. Selectman Frank DiConzo said at the Nov. 5 board meeting that he believed biweekly payroll and direct deposit would be more […]
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Selectmen to discuss possible sale of Mexico Plaza at July 21 meeting
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen will discuss the possible sale of the Mexico Plaza building and an appointment to the Regional School Unit 10 School Board during their meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, in the Calvin P. Lyons room at the Mexico Town Office. Town Manager John Madigan said that the owner of […]