At an open town meeting, common in rural Maine, Sharon Leighton was elected to the select board while tending the wood stove.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington voters elect officers, OK 6-month budget
A budget to switch from a calendar to a July-to-June fiscal year was approved at the annual town meeting
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Carrabassett Valley voters pass budget at town meeting
Voters approved a new comprehensive plan and allowed the town to negotiate the purchase of over 14 acres of land.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Chesterville voters elect two to Select Board
Chesterville voters chose Christine Stevens for a three-year term and Jason Rodier for a one-year term in the recent election.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Maine, News
Hebron voters pass $1.2M budget, oppose land use ordinance change
Voters also elected a new selectman and a new director to Maine School Administrative District 17.
Posted inMaine, News
Woodstock to decide on purchase of roadside spring source
A $75,000 proposal would help protect the Route 26 water source used by many residents for many years to come.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Avon voters elect selectmen, school director, pass budget at annual town meeting
Voters chose two selectmen and a school board member, and made changes to the budget.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Gilead to choose new selectman at March 28 town meeting
Alfred Leighton plans to step down from his select board position, and two school board positions will be voted on.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton sets June 22 for annual town meeting
Wilton selectpersons voted to hold the town’s annual meeting June 22, two weeks later than usual.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris voters approve $413,996 mini-pumper for fire department
Voters at the annual town meeting also backed funds for Agnes Gray School security and reelected officials.