Voters overwhelmingly passed an ordinance to replace Thorndike’s independent fire company with a town-run fire department, effective immediately, at its annual Town Meeting.
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Albion voters to consider food sovereignty, road spending at Town Meeting
The overall proposed budget figure for next year is $647,885, which includes $514,385 from taxes and $133,500 from surplus.
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Belgrade residents criticize spending plan for public library, which reflects salary for full-time librarian
If the spending plan does not pass, the library could shut down.
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Detroit voters to consider hiring deputy town clerk, part-time custodian
In Friday elections, two people are running for a selectman’s seat formerly held by Ethan Kelley, who passed away, and voters will consider filling a seat on the School Administrative District 53 Board of Directors.
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Burnham voters to elect two selectmen Friday, convene for annual Town Meeting on Saturday
Residents also will elect a town treasurer, highway commissioner, school board member and cemetery committee member in elections to be held 2-7 p.m. Friday at the town hall.
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Troy voters to consider adopting marijuana, local food ordinances
Voters on Friday will consider re-electing a selectman and Forest Area trustee at the town office, with the business meeting to follow Saturday at Troy Central School.
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Thorndike voters may create municipal fire department after mass resignations, leadership dispute
Residents will decide whether to turn the fire company into a municipal department and will begin discussions about building a new salt and sand shed at Saturday’s Town Meeting.
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Belgrade voters to consider $139K spending increase at Town Meeting
Four candidates are eyeing two seats on the selectboard; two selectmen are seeking re-election.
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Dresden voters opt to appoint town office staff
Voters at a special town meeting Monday overwhelmingly favored appointing town office staff, starting a process that will take several months to complete.
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Smithfield holds annual Town Meeting
Summary of the March 9 Town Meeting, including total budget passed, major spending items, local race results and attendance.