Thorndike resident Jeff Trafton, center, makes a point in support of the ordinance to create a municipal fire department during the annual town meeting on Saturday. A large number of townspeople attended the meeting and approved the ordinance. A new board of selectmen were voted in with Robert Nelson as first selectmen, Josh Ard as second selectman and Michael Mayer as third selectman.
Thorndike selectmen from left Larry Ward, Robert Carter and Larry Hustus speak with Sen. Erin Herbig prior to the annual Town Meeting on Saturday. A new board of selectmen were elected and the ordinance to create a municipal fire department was approved. All articles were passed with small amendments and there was ample discussion on the muddy condition of town roads. Robert Nelson as elected first selectmen, Josh Ard as second selectman and Michael Mayer as third selectman.
A large turnout of Thorndike residents lined up to cast ballots and elected a new board of selectmen and overwhelmingly passed an ordinance to create a municipal fire department during the annual Town Meeting on Saturday.
Thorndike resident Reggie Cunningham, center, makes a point about the fire department before voters approved an ordinance to create a municipal fire department during the annual Town Meeting on Saturday.
Thorndike second selectman Robert Carter makes a point regarding the fire department ordinance to create a municipal fire department during the annual town meeting on Saturday. The ordinance passed and Carter declined a nomination for his position.
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