November 11, 2004 Gray-New Gloucester's Newspaper of Record Vol. 5 No. 42
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Note: agendas and notices are posted on our website as they appear. The public is invited to all meetings.

More information can be found at the town's websites: www.newgloucester.com, and www.graymaine.org, www.msad15.org

Gray Town Calendar

November
November 12th:
6:30 P.M. - Gray Region Citizen Corps. Stimson Hall
November 15th:
12:30 P.M. - PROP - Heating Assistance, Stimson Hall
November 16th:
6:30 P.M. - Gray Region Citizen Corps. Stimson Hall
November 16th:
7:00 P.M. - Council Meeting, Stimson Hall
November 17th:
7:00 P.M. - Economic Develop.m.ent Committee, Stimson Hall
November 18th:
9:30 AM - Staff Meeting
November 18th:
12:30 P.M. - PROP - Heating Assistance
November 18th:
7:00 P.M. - Zoning Board of Appeals, Stimson Hall
November 22th:
6:00 P.M. - Council Workshop, Stimson Hall
November 23th:
7:00 P.M. - Public Safety Committee, Stimson Hall
November 25th, 26th:
Thanksgiving - Town Office Closed

December

December 1, 2004
7:30a.m: Joint Leaders' Meeting, SAD#15 Central Office
6:00 p.m. Sad #15 Meeting

December 2, 2004
12:30 p.m. PROP Heating Assistance
7:00 p.m. Ordinance Review Committee

December 6, 2004
6:30 p.m. Cable Committee

December 7, 2004
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting

December 8, 2004
5:30 p.m. Solid Waste Committee

December 9, 2004
7:15 a.m. Finance Committee
12:30 p.m. PROP Heating Assistance

December 10, 2004
6:30p.m. Gray Region Citizen Corps.

December 13, 2004
6:00 p.m. Council Workshop

December 14, 2004
7:00 p.m. Library Trustee's @ Library

December 15, 2004
9:30a.m. Staff Meeting
7:00 p.m. Economic Development Committee

December 16, 2004
12:30 p.m. PROP Heating Assistance, Stimson Hall
7:00 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals

December 17, 2004
12:00 p.m. Town Office closed at noon

December 21, 2004
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting

December 23
1:00 p.m. Town Office closed at 1 p.m.

December 24
Town Office Closed

December 27
6:00 p.m. Council Workshop

December 28, 2004
7:00 p.m. Public Safety Committee

December 30, 2004
12:30 p.m. PROP Heating Assistance

December 31, 2004
Town Office Closed


Town of Gray Agendas

Editor's Note:

It is The Monument's intention to publish material sent by the Town of Gray as accurately as possible so that integrity of the information can be maintained.

The Gray Town Charter mandates that the agenda be published seven days prior to the next meeting.Therefore, the deadline to receive Council agendas for publication is and always has been Tuesday noon.

The Council has demonstrated increasing penchant to change agendas at will, to issue multiple agendas within a rapid period each superseding the last, and to challenge the citizen's attention with discovering the definitive agenda, not to mention discarding newspaper and Charter deadlines. The Monument regretfully must now issue the following caution to Council constituents along with each published agenda:

The Council's published agenda may not be a true reflection of their expected work flow. Read with caution and expect changes.

Gray Town Council Meeting Agenda

November 16, 2004
Stimson Hall, 7 p.m.

First Order of Business
Public Hearing:
Presentation

Second Order of Business
Approval of November 9, 2004 Town Council Minutes

Third Order of Business
Reports from the Council Chair
Reports from the Town Manager

Fourth Order of Business
Committee Appointments and Resignations
Committee Reports
Council Correspondence
Council Business
Workshop Status

Fifth Order of Business
Additions to the Agenda

Sixth Order of Business: ORDERS

Order#38- Review and act on the award of the painting contract to Navajo Painting of New Gloucester for both the interior and exterior painting of the Gray Public Library in the amount of $29,025. Sponsor: Town Manager
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment.

Order#39- Review and act to authorize the Town Manager to work with the Town Attorney to complete the land swap for the re-alignment of Bull Run, to send the appropriate Notice of Discontinuance and Abandonment of the old road bed and to bring all additional documents to the Council for action. Sponsor- Town Council
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Seventh Order of Business
Public Discussion of Non-Agenda Items.

Eighth Order of Business: Adjournment

Gray Planning Board Agenda
7:00 p.m., November 18, 2004, Upstairs Stimson Hall
I. Minutes
A. Minutes of October 28, 2004 Meeting
II. Information Exchange
III. Tabled Matters and Unfinished Business
IV. Public Hearing Business
A. Site Plan Application of Michael & Michelle Cobb, May Meadow Builders, 311 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine for a Home Occupation Business at the same address, Tax Map CO3, Lot 001, SZ/RRA/AOZ Zone
V. New Business
A. Minor Subdivision plan of Bradley Klimek, 80 Totten Road, Gray, Maine. TRA Associates, 55 Mountain View Road, Gray, Maine is applicant's agent. Tax Map 23, Lot 8, RRA/RP Zone.
VI. Non Agenda Items
VII. Adjournment


Town of Gray Notices

Gray Public Hearing

The Gray Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., November 18, 2004, upstairs in Stimson Hall on the Site Plan and Application of Michael and Michelle Cobb, May Meadow Builders, 311 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine for a home occupation business at the same address.

Public Service Announcement

Notice to residents, per Section 502 of the Parking Ordinance, that no vehicle shall be parked on any street in the Town of Gray between the hours of 12 o'clock midnight and 6:00 am from November 15th to April 15th to allow for snow removal.

Public Service Announcement

The Town of Gray is seeking volunteers for the following town committees:

Cable Television
Charles Barker Scholarship Committee
Community Economic Development Committee
Dry Mills Schoolhouse Committee
Grange No. 41 Scholarship Fund Committee
Ordinance Review Committee
Planning Board Committee
Public Safety Committee
Recreation & Conservation
Solid Waste & Recycling Committee

Applications can be downloaded from the town website at www.graymaine.org (Downloads Boards & Committees Application) or obtained from the Town Office at 6 Shaker Road during regular business hours.

Public Hearing Notice

The Gray Planning Board's November meeting dates of November 11th and November 25th have been cancelled because of Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving.

Consequently, the Board will hold a special meeting date of 7 p.m., November 18, 2004 at Stimson Hall. The deadline for agenda items will be 12 noon November 4, 2004.

Town Of Gray Public Notice
Thursday - November 18, 2004

7 p.m. - Stimson Hall (Downstairs
The Zoning Board Of Appeals will hold a meeting on the Administrative Appeal of Morris R. And Carol A. Beal, P O Box 25, Gray, Maine, property located at 205 Mayall Road, Gray, Maine, Map 26, Lot 34f. The code officer had placed a stop work order, because of the mobile home not meeting the front setback.

The Zoning Board Of Appeals will hold a meeting on the variance request of Walter & Jane Ercolini, 21 Whittier Street, Amesbury, MA. 01913. Property is located at 124 Mayberry Road, Gray, Maine. Map C05, Lot 015. The Variance Request is for an expansion allowance of 29.99% for both square footage and volume. Also requests an increase of impervious surface surface coverage from 20% To 21%. The total volume increase would be 136% greater than the existing, and the total area increase would be 133% greater than the existing.


New Gloucester Municipal Calendar

From NG Town Office

Thursday, November 11: Gazebo Committee 7 p.m. LB
Monday, November 15: Selectmen's Meeting, 7 p.m. MH
Tuesday, November 16: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m. MH
Tuesday, November 16: Fire Station Committee, 7 p.m. Fire station
Wednesday, November 16: School Board, 6:30 p.m. MH
Thursday, November 18: Traffic Safety ad hoc Committee, 6 p.m. LB
Thursday, November 18: Historical Society, 7:30 p.m. MH
Thursday, November 25 and 26: Town Offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, November 29: Selectmen's Meeting 7 p.m. MH
Tuesday, November 30: Road Standards Committee, 7 p.m. MH
MH= Meeting House, LB= Library


New Gloucester Notices

Town Of New Gloucester
Surplus Property Sale

The Town of New Gloucester is offering for sale several surplus property items previously used by the Administration, Assessing, Fire, or Public Works departments.

To review the list of items for sale, arrange to see any of the items, and/or offer to purchase any item, please contact the Town Manager at the Town Hall, P.O. Box 82, 385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, Maine 04260. Phone 207-926-4126 Ext. 5; email rkulow@newgloucester.com.


New Gloucester Zoning Committee meeting dates

The dates for the New Gloucester Zoning Committee meetings for the 2004-2005 year have been set. The meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month, and the last Thursday of each month. The next dates are as follows:


Wednesday, September 8th
Thursday, September 30th
Wednesday, October 13th
Thursday, October 28th
Wednesday, November 10th
Thursday, November 25th (cancel due to Thursday, 26th Thanksgiving)
Wednesday, December 8th
Thursday, December 30th
Wednesday, January 12th
Thursday, January 27th
Wednesday, February 9th
Thursday, February 24th
Wednesday, March 9th
Thursday, March 31st
Wednesday, April 13th
Thursday, April 28th
Wednesday, May 11th
Wednesday, June 8th
Thursday, June 30th

All meetings will be held in the Meeting House at 7:30 PM. If you are unable to attend a meeting, please contact the Chairman Don Libby (926-4622) or James Isaacson (926-4126) prior to the meeting.

New Gloucester Planning Board meeting dates

The dates for the Planning Board meetings for the 2004-2005 year have been set. The meetings are scheduled for the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The next dates are as follows:


September 7th
September 21st
October 5th
October 19th
November 2nd
November 16th
December 21st
December 7th
January 4th
January 18th
February 1st
February 15th
March 1st
March 15th
April 5th
April 19th
May 3rd
May 17th
June 7th
June 21st

All meetings will be held in the Meeting House at 7:30 PM. If you are unable to attend a meeting, please contact the chair Jean Libby (926-4538) or James Isaacson (926-4126) prior to the meeting.


SAD 15 News and Notices

SAD 15 Calendar
From SAD 15 Central Office:

NOVEMBER
12
HS- National Honor Society 2-2:20 p.m.
Memorial SAT 12 noon
15
Early Release Day
16
HS Math Team Practice 6 am
HS Newspaper Meet 2-3 p.m.
HS Civil Right Team
17
Memorial Staff or Grade level Meeting
HS Dept Meeting
District Improvement Committee at CO 4 p.m.
School Board in New Gloucester 6:30 p.m.
18
MS French Club 2:00
HS Yearbook HS Fall Performance of The Mouse that Roared
HS Jazz Ensemble Practice 7 p.m. in Music Room
19
HS- National Honor Society 2-2:20 p.m.
HS Fall Performance of The Mouse that Roared
All State Music Festival Auditions in Gorham
Memorial SAT 12 noon
20
HS Fall Performance of The Mouse that Roared
All State Music Festival Auditions in Gorham
22
HS Student Council 2 pm
Memorial Gr. 2 to Pineland Farms
23
HS Math Team Practice 6 am
Admin Team Meeting at High School 1 p.m.
Community Flu Clinic 2:30 - 4:30 at HS Café
HS Newspaper Meet 2-3 p.m.
HS Civil Right Team
24
Teacher Comp Day
Facilities Committee at CO 7 p.m.
25
Thanksgiving Break
26
Thanksgiving Break
29
Russell- "Istar" the Humpback Whale 9 am - 2:45 pm
HS Student Council 2 pm
30
HS Math Team Practice 6 am
HS Newspaper Meet 2-3 p.m.
HS Civil Right Team

High School: Sports info night: Wed., November 17, 6:30 East Gym. Athletes interested in Winter sports need to attend.

SAD 15 lunch menu Nov 15-19

Russell and Memorial

Mon: ham & cheese, chips, veggie sticks, apple
Tue: pazzo bread, pretzels, tossed salad, teddy grahams
Wed: French toast sticks, sausage, corn, oranges
Thu: American chop suey, French bread, carrot coins, birthday cake
Fri: pizza, chips, veggies & dip, ice cream

Dunn

Mon: chicken patty sandwich, rice, carrots, fruit
Tue: pazzo bread or BBQ rib sandwich, tossed salad, chips, fruit
Wed: grilled cheese or grilled ham & cheese sandwich, tomato soup, pretzels
Thu: spaghetti w/meat sauce or breakfast sandwich, tossed salad, brownies
Fri: pizza or turkey sandwich, veggie sticks, chips, fruit

Middle School

Mon: French toast or scrambled eggs w/sausage, carrots, animal crackers, applesauce
Tue: chicken patties or hot dog, fries, corn, jello
Wed: beans & hot dog or ham & cheese sandwich, cole slaw, bread & butter, pudding
Thu: turkey w/gravy or egg salad sandwich, mashed potato, peas, cranberry sauce, apple crisp
Fri: ham, cheese, or pepperoni pizza, chips, ice cream. Fruit

SAD 15 Board of Directors
Starting in Sept. the meetings will begin at 6:30 PM. The Board meeting the first Wednesday of the month in Gray, at Stimson Hall, and the third Wednesday in New Gloucester at the Meetinghouse. All meetings are open to the public and the public is welcome to attend.

FMI call District Office at 657 3335.


New Gloucester Selectmen

Steve Libby, Chair, 926-3190, smlibby@maine.rr.com
Stephanie Bryan, V-chair, 926-4466, sjbsteel@aol.com
Lynn Conger, 926-3569, lynn@securespeed.net
Kevin Sullivan, 926-6101, rydil@maine.rr.com




David Lunt, 926-3877, dlunt1@megalink.net


Rosemary Kulow, Town Manager, 926-4126, rkulow@newgloucester.com


Gray Town Council



Pam Wilkinson, Chair, 428-3732, dingwell@maine.rr.com

Lynn Olson,V-Chair, 657-2203, molson1@maine.rr.com


Richard B. Hall, rhall2@unumprovident.com, alpaca@maine.rr.com. 575-4121

Matt Sturgis, 657-2190, anason1@maine.rr.com


Gary Foster, Ph/fax, 657-4754, gfoster@securespeed.net



Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager, 657-3339, townmanager@graymaine.org


Gray Town Office E-mail addresses:
Town Planner Dick Cahill: planner@graymaine.org
Assessor Helen Taylor: assessor@graymaine.org
Controller Donna Hill: controller@graymaine.org
Town Manager: townmanager@graymaine.org


2003-2004 SAD 15 Administrators



MSAD 15 Superintendent Victoria Burns, 657-3335. vburns@msad15.org

 

MSAD 15 Board of Directors

Contact numbers and date term ends

Chair Alan Rich 329 Cobbs Bridge Road New Gloucester, ME 04260, 926-4026, 2007

James Hutchinson PO Box 175 New Gloucester, Maine 04260, 926-3787, 2006

David Sutherland 182 Intervale Road New Gloucester, ME 04260, 926-3558, 2006

Heather Skilling 46 Skilling Road Gray, ME 04039, 428-3432, 2006

Dawn Bailey 12 Tyler Drive Gray, ME 04039, 657-2655, 2006

Carmel Morin 1292 Lewiston Rd. New Gloucester, Maine 04260, 926-4243, 2005

Peter Pinkerton 72 Cambell Shore Rd., Gray, ME 04039 428-4002, 2005

Tod Bennett 215 Yarmouth Rd. Gray, ME 04039 657-4012, 2005

Christine Small 3 Frost Road Gray, Maine 04039 657-4660, , 2007

Sharon Vandermay 77 Gloucester Hill Road New Gloucester, Maine 04260, 926-3583, 2007

Tami Plummer PO Box 28 Gray, Maine 04039, 657-4632







 



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