CANTON — Selectmen are looking for a solution to the problem of access to cemeteries on Meadowview Road. The town locks the gate to the road during the spring and summer because of vandalism and trash dumping. But when they went to unlock the gate for Veterans Day weekend to allow access to the cemeteries, […]
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Minot selectmen OK budget for 2019
MINOT — Selectmen on Monday night approved a 2019 municipal budget of $1.6 million, including $92,117 for the first year payment on a firetruck. The Budget Committee will meet Dec. 6 to make its spending recommendations before voters make the final decision next March. This year’s municipal budget is $1.64 million. The $92,117 payment is the […]
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Norway police dog finishing tracking, search training
NORWAY — Officer John Lewis of the Norway Police Department told the Board of Selectmen on Thursday night his police dog, Bolo, is close to wrapping up his training. Lewis proposed in October 2017 the town buy a police dog to track people and sniff out evidence, including drugs. The purebred Labrador retriever, which would […]
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Sabattus selectmen withhold payment for paving
SABATTUS — The Board of Selectmen announced Tuesday evening that All States Asphalt has not been paid for recent paving because the company violated the contract and the work is less than satisfactory. Board Chairman Mark Duquette said selectmen were incredibly displeased with the job. He said All States Asphalt violated the contract with the town […]
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Minot fire chief makes case for new engine
MINOT — Fire Chief James Allen provided a detailed report to the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee on Tuesday night, justifying the replacement of Engine 8, which has been out of commission since May because of “a catastrophic pump failure.” The report states the fire engine has had mechanical failures over the past […]
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Selectmen consider request from senior housing manager
STRONG — The Board of Selectmen decided Tuesday evening to talk with the management of Valley Brook Village senior housing about having an authorized town representative available for emergencies. Board Chairman Dick Worthley said he spoke with the manager of the Main Street complex that has 20 units for low-income senior and disabled individuals. she […]
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Poland selectmen examine funding options for municipal complex
POLAND — Selectmen decided Monday night to have the Planning Board review the two-phase plan for the municipal complex, which is estimated to cost more than $925,000. Selectmen also asked Town Manager Matthew Garside to seek the town auditor’s opinion on how much the town should have in its undesignated fund balance in anticipation of […]
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Canton board OKs money to fix turnarounds
CANTON — Selectmen voted Thursday night to spend up to $2,500 to build up road turnarounds used by town vehicles and school buses. Selectman Rob Walker said Staples Hill Road and Farrand Hill Road turnarounds need gravel. “The one on Farrand Hill would probably take eight loads,” Selectman Don Hutchins said. The money will come […]
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Newry selectmen learn more about food waste program
NEWRY — Newry selectmen heard Tuesday from Dean Richmond of Mason Township about his food waste program. Richmond attended a selectmen’s meeting last year, when he first presented the board with information on his composting efforts. Richmond, who lives and works at Pleasant River Farms, started composting as an easy, affordable way to dispose of agricultural […]
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Minot selectmen hear details of tax break program for farmland
MINOT — Selectmen on Monday night heard a presentation on a state program that could, if implemented by the town, reduce taxes on qualifying farmland. Stephanie Gilbert of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry detailed guidelines of the state’s Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program for selectmen. Enacted in 2011, the program offers property […]