Letter
2017
Melrose right person for open Vassalboro seat
I would like to recommend John Melrose to fill the vacant position of selectman for the town of Vassalboro. John and his wife Molly have lived in town for many years, coached various youth activities, served on various town committees (John most recently as the budget committee chairman), and had children educated in the town’s […]
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