RUMFORD — Voters will decide whether to allow the town of Rumford to accept the donation of a building at 127 Washington Street and the cash to demolish it at a special town meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Rumford Falls Auditorium. During a June 5 selectmen’s meeting, Town Manager John […]
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Jay board approves repairs for ladder truck
JAY — Selectpersons voted Monday to have Reliance Equipment of Vassalboro rebuild both lift cylinders on the ladder of the 1997 E-One ladder truck and to do a ladder test and replace the oil and filter, if needed. The cost is estimated at $3,290, without changing the oil or filter. The two large cylinders that […]
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Demolition of the L.F. Pike & Son store debated
NORWAY — Lesley Dean doesn’t know what the future may be for the 130-year-old L.F. Pike & Son store on Main Street, but she’s not willing to let it go easily. “We’re hoping we can resuscitate the dead,” Dean said, looking around the once-bustling store that served the clothing needs of boys and men in western […]
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Norway voters approve $1.2 million road bond
NORWAY — Voters at the annual town meeting Monday approved a $1.2 million bond that will be used, in large part, to overhaul lower Main Street. The majority of 60 or so voters agreed to the authorization of the bond. A total of $400,000 will be used as the town’s share of the project, which […]
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Buckfield voters cut spending
BUCKFIELD — In a grueling, five-hour town meeting Saturday, voters passed a 2014-15 budget. The municipal spending plan recommended by the Budget Committee and selectmen was $1.67 million, an increase of $47,716 over this year’s budget. About 65 voters cut funds from some articles and added funds to others, for a net reduction from the […]
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Hartford voters increase mill rate
HARTFORD — Voters agreed to spend more than was budgeted at the annual town meeting Saturday, increasing the mill rate from $19.78 per thousand of valuation to of $19.87. Some items not in the budget were Hartford Food Bank, $300; Safe Voices, $400; Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, $795; Community Concepts, $1,000; Rape Education and […]
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Livermore residents pass $1.3 million budget, approve building lease
LIVERMORE — Voters approved a $1.3 million municipal budget for 2014-15 Wednesday night during the annual town meeting. The amount is $78,270 more than this year’s budget. Residents also agreed to lease the Brettuns Community Building to Friends of Livermore, a nonprofit organization, for $1 per year for 99 years, interim Administrative Assistant Renda Guild […]
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Paris residents to be asked to approve $4.13 million
PARIS — Residents will be asked to approve $4.13 million in local spending at the annual town meeting Saturday. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. June 14 in the Paris Fire Station at 137 Western Ave. The budget is $33,500 less in local spending than last year. Among other reductions, a small cut to the […]
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Livermore voters reject new backhoe purchase
LIVERMORE — Voters at the annual town meeting Wednesday night narrowly rejected buying a new backhoe by a vote of 30-23. The backhoe would have replaced a 2005 JCB backhoe/loader that needs about $15,000 in repairs to a hydraulic pump system and other work. The article would have allowed the town to spend up to […]
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Votes in Livermore Falls still being counted late Tuesday
LIVERMORE FALLS — Votes for selectmen, RSU 73 school officials and for the $2.45 million town budget were still being counted late Tuesday with no results reported. Incumbent Selectman William “Bill” Demaray is being challenged by Ronald “Ron” Chadwick for a three-year selectman term. Jeffrey “Jeff” Bryant and Mary Young are vying for a two-year […]