JAY — Nomination papers for town and school officials are available at the Town Office and need be returned by Feb. 22. The annual town meeting referendum is scheduled for April 23 at the polls. Three-year positions up for re-election are: Third selectperson, currently held by Judy Diaz, and two directors for Regional School Unit 73. […]
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Former Jay selectperson remembered for community service
By Donna M. Perry, Sun Journal JAY — Former Selectperson Keith Cornelio was remembered Monday for his sense of humor, integrity and community service. Cornelio, 75, died Saturday at a Lewiston hospital surrounded by family. Select Board Chairman Terry Bergeron passed along the board’s condolences to Cornelio’s family at Monday night’s board meeting. Cornelio was in […]
Jay voters elect Goding, Morrell, Pike, reject one budget article
JAY — Residents voted Tuesday to elect former Selectperson Thomas Goding over incumbent Keith Cornelio to a three-year term by a vote of 281-166. They also voted to re-elect two Regional School Unit 73 directors in a three-way race. Michael Morrell received 273 votes and Joel Pike received 320 votes to each win a three-year […]
Two to vie for Jay selectperson
JAY — Selectperson Keith Cornelio and former Selectperson Thomas Goding will vie for the second selectperson’s seat during balloting this month. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the Community Building. Both candidates responded to two questions. Q: With the final tax-settlement payment to Verso Corp. factored into the […]
Hearing on Jay budget proposal March 12; town meeting April 24
JAY — A public hearing on a proposed $6.18 million budget for 2018-19 will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Spruce Mountain Middle School cafeteria. The proposal is $55,972 more than the current budget. After factoring in nearly $1.77 million in revenue, it represents a net budget of $4.4 million that […]
Jay residents voice concern over panel'srecommendations
JAY — Business representatives and mobile home park owners voiced concerns Monday to selectpersons about the Solid Waste Committee’s recommendations on who can use curbside pickup service. The committee had approved the recommendations in a mixed vote. The panel was tasked with looking for savings to offset the cost of reinstating curbside pickup. The service […]
Jay board says no to sweeping Fayette streets
JAY — Selectpersons voted 4-0 Monday to pass on providing street-sweeping services to Fayette. Approving the measure were Keith Cornelio and Judy Diaz, Chairman Terry Bergeron and Vice Chairman Tim DeMillo. Gary McGrane abstained. Fayette Town Manager Mark Robinson had asked if Jay would be interested in working with Fayette to sweep its community streets […]
Two candidates square off for Jay selectperson seat
JAY — Two candidates are running for the fourth selectperson seat in the April 25 elections. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Building. Fourth Selectperson F. Timothy “Tim” DeMillo is being challenged by Budget Committee member Ricky Merrill. They each answered the same questions for the Sun Journal, […]
Jay nomination papers for town, school officials available Monday
JAY — Nomination papers for two selectpersons, two Regional School Unit 73 directors, and trustees for two water districts will be available Monday, Jan. 30, at the Town Office. Papers are due back by 4 p.m. March 13. The election will be held April 25 during the annual town meeting referendum at the Jay Community […]
Livermore expects to name new administrative assistant at May 2 meeting
LIVERMORE — Board of Selectpersons Chairman Peter Castonguay said Tuesday that he expects the board to decide on a new administrative assistant at the May 2 meeting. The position was vacated when Carrie Castonguay accepted a position as manager for the town of Belgrade. Four applications for the position were opened April 4 selectpersons meeting. One […]