News
Note:
Due to printing conflicts The Monument will not be
published on December 26 or January 2. Happy holidays
and see you January 9.
Council
approves six items
Note:
there will be no Council workshop meeting on December
30
Gray—The Gray Town Council, absent Richard Barter,
passed six items of business unanimously and listened
to one public comment before adjourning. The Council
regretfully accepted Arline Foster’s resignation
from more
Selectmen
consider retiring leaky pumper truck
New Gloucester- Selectmen Monday night opted to bring
before voters a request to spend approximately $200,000
from the town's capital reserves to replace one of
the town's two fire department pumper trucks which
is leaking and not worth repairing. more
Citizens
identify SAD strengths, weaknesses at Community Forum
Gray-- What does a School Board do when budgets are
voted down, when citizens don’t come to Board
meetings to tell why, when pleas for input fall on
deaf ears, and when faced with having to shape a budget
for run-down school buildings and less money from
the state? They get... more
Liberty
is the Best Gift of All
Commentary
by Chuck Mahaleris
The stores are all filled with shoppers busily searching
for just the right gift and for that special trinket
to show their affections and esteem. It's always a
challenge to find just the right gift for special
people. What are the best gifts? more
Bits
and Pieces:
Municipal briefs
Revaluation
reconsidered
The Joint Leaders meeting of December 12 was sparsely
attended due to weather. Of those present, Gray Town
Council Chair Pam Wilkinson, Gray Town Manager Mitchell
A. Berkowitz, SAD #15 Superintendent Michael Wood,
and SAD #15 Business and Finance Director Brian McDonnell,
discussed the possibility of delaying the impact of
the ongoing Gray Property equalization...more
"Talk
is cheap but postponement is expensive"
Comprehensive Plan consultant advises committee
on infrastructure
Gray—"Your infrastructure is being strained
somewhat. There are a lot of needs, but the question
is how to pay," said Jim Hicks, RKG Associates
consultant, to the Comprehensive Plan Committee on
December 11 at their regular meeting. ...more
Communications
headquarters coming to Gray
Gray Planning Board accepts one plan, tables another
Gray--The Gray Planning Board met to hear applicants
who had each submitted a sketch plan for Board consideration.
Absent members Barry Scheff and Rodney Boyington,
alternate Sara Perry was voted in as a full member
for the evening.
Daryl Mottice of Pine Tree Communications and Electronics
of Westbrook wants to move his headquarters to 262
Mayall Road in Gray....more
Area
Churches Prepare to Celebrate Christmas
Relying heavily on volunteers, our churches are setting
up decorations and raising their voices as Christmas
day draws near. ...more
YMCA
Open House a great start
Y staff seeks community input
New Gloucester—The Cumberland County YMCA At
Pineland had its Open House on December 14 from 1-4.
It was well-attended and people of all ages from nearby
communities visited the facility to learn...more
Most
Locals Spending Less this Christmas
The nation's stumbling economy has had its impact
on shoppers here in the area according to residents
interviewed this week about their Christmas spending
habits. more
