November 25, 2004 Gray-New Gloucester's Newspaper of Record Vol. 5 No. 46
On-Line
In This Issue:

News

Letters to the Editor

Editorial / Cartoon

Area Art

Caught at the Crossroads

Don't Quote Me On That

Furthermore

Agendas

Photo Album Surveys


Thought

Search our site:

Join our mailing list for new and
updated information!

subscribe
unsubscribe

Site Privacy Statement

Links



Agendas

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 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



Town of Gray Notices


Gray Water District Trustee meeting
: Monday, November 29, 2004, 7PM at District office, 80 Shaker Rd.

Town Of Gray
Employment Opportunity


Regular P/T Equipment Operator/Truck Driver/Laborer

The Town of Gray is seeking qualified candidates for the above titled position. This position requires an "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License. The successful candidate shall be required to pass a drug/alcohol and physical exam. As a precondition of employment, the candidate must be insurable under the Town's insurance coverage. Light equipment operation experience is required. The successful candidate is required to reside within a 30-minute radius to the Town of Gray, Public Works Department. Some weekends and night work will be required. Employment applications are available at the Town Office, the Public Works Facility or online at www.graymaine.org (Downloads à Town of Gray Job Application). Accepting applications until the position is filled. Salary $11.25 per hour after 6 months. Hours per week shall be scheduled as needed. Overtime availability is a condition of employment. This position is not eligible for benefits. Year round availability is also expected. The Town of Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Steve LaVallee
6 Shaker Road
Gray, Maine 04039

Public Hearing Notice
Town Of Gray, Maine

Notice is hereby given that the Gray Town Council will hold a Public Hearing preceding the regular Town Council Meeting on December 7, 2004 at 7:00 PM at Stimson Hall, 4 Shaker Road, Gray Maine to receive public comment on the liquor license renewal per 28 A M.R.S.A. for the American Legion Post No. 86, Gray, Maine.

Mitchell A. Berkowitz
Town Manager


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.


New Gloucester Municipal Calendar

From NG Town Office


Nov. 25 and 26: Town Offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 29: Selectmen's Meeting 7 p.m. MH
November 30: Road Standards Committee, 7 p.m. MH
From NG Town Office

NOTE: The location of the two CIP Committee Meetings on the 8th and 15th are to be decided at the Dec. 1st meeting.

Dec 1: Joint Leaders at SAD 15 Central Office, 7 a.m.
Dec 1: Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Comm. 7 p.m. MH
Dec 7: Planning Board 7:30 p.m. MH
Dec 8: Zoning Committee 7:30 p.m. MH
Dec 8: CIP Committee 7 p.m.
Dec 13: Selectmen's Meeting7 p.m. MH
Dec 15: School Board 6:30 p.m. MH
Dec 15: CIP Committee 7 p.m.
Dec 16: Fairgrounds Committee 7 p.m.MH
Dec 21: Planning Board 7:30 p.m. MH
Dec 24: All Town Facilities closed for Christmas
Dec 30: Zoning Committee 7:30 p.m. MH
Dec 31: All Town Facilities closed for New Year's Holiday
MH= Meeting House, Intervale Rd. Lower Village, New Gloucester.
The above meetings are televised on Channel 3
Call Town Office at 926-4126 FMI. All meetings are open to the public. The public is welcome to attend.

MH= Meeting House, LB= Library


New Gloucester Notices

Town Of New Gloucester, Maine
Employment Opportunity


Public Works Truck Driver/Laborer
Search Reopened

The Town of New Gloucester, Maine (population 5,000) is accepting applications for a full-time truck driver/laborer. Truck driver/laborers report to the Public Works Director and are responsible for performing road and some grounds maintenance, snow plowing/salting/sanding, and related public works duties. Applicants must possess a valid commercial driver's license and experience in public works operations or a related field. The required application form and copies of the job description are available upon request (207) 926-4126 or via email at rkulow@newgloucester.com and may be obtained at the New Gloucester Town Hall, 385 Intervale Road. Applications are due December 10, 2004 to:

Town Manager
Town of New Gloucester
P.O. Box 82
385 Intervale Road
New Gloucester, Maine 04260

The Town of New Gloucester is an equal opportunity employer

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

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

SAD 15 December Calendar

December 1
Memorial Staff or Grade level Meeting
HS Staff Meeting
Joint Leaders 7 am at CO
Policy Committee at CO 4:30 p.m.
School Board 6:30 p.m. in Gray
MS Cheering 2-6 pm,
2
HS Yearbook
HS Jazz Ensemble Practice 6:30 p.m. in Music Room
MS French Club 2:00
MS Cheering 2-5 p.m.,
3
HS- National Honor Society 2-2:20 p.m.
Title I Parent Advisory at Russell School 8 a.m.
Memorial SAT 12 noon
Memorial Bookfair 6-8:30 pm
3-6 p.m. Dunn/Pineland
MS Cheering 2-5 p.m.,
4
Memorial School Holiday Craft Fair 10-2
6
HS Student Council 2 pm
District Improvement Comm. 5 p.m.,
7
HS Math Team Practice 6 am
HS Newspaper Meet 2-3 p.m.
HS Civil Right Team
HS ASVAB Administered to Gr. 11 & 12, Financial Aid 6:30 pm
Admin Team Meeting 1-4 CO
8
MS gr. 7/8 Math Meet 3:30 at Kennebunk
Memorial Staff or Grade level Meeting
HS Dept Meeting
Finance Committee at CO 6:00 p.m,
9
HS Yearbook
HS Jazz Ensemble Practice 7 p.m. in Music Room
MS French Club 2:00
10
HS- National Honor Society 2-2:20 p.m.
Memorial SAT 12 noon,
13
HS Student Council 2 pm
Early Release
HS Winter Concert 7 pm,
14
HS School Improvement Team
HS Math Team Practice 6 am
Admin Team Meeting 1-4 CO
MS Holiday Concert 7 p.m. (snow date Dec. 16)
HS Newspaper Meet 2-3 p.m.
HS Civil Right Team,
15
Memorial Staff or Grade level Meeting
HS Dept Meeting
HS Math Meet at Home
District Improvement Committee at CO 4 p.m.
School Board in New Gloucester 6:30 p.m.,
16
HS Yearbook
Snow date for 12/14 MS concert 7 p.m.
HS Jazz Ensemble Practice 7 p.m. in Music Room
MS French Club 2:00,
17
HS- National Honor Society 2-2:20 p.m.
Memorial SAT 12 noon,
20
HS Student Council 2 pm,
21
HS Math Team Practice 6 am
HS Newspaper Meet 2-3 p.m.
HS Civil Right Team
Admin Team Meeting 1-4 CO,
22
Memorial Staff or Grade level Meeting
HS Dept Meeting
Facilities Committee at CO 7 p.m.,
23 Winter Break Begins,
24 Holiday Break,
25 Christmas
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Holiday Break

SAD15 lunch menu Nov 29 - Dec 3

Russell
Mon: cheeseburger, hash browns, corn, peaches
Tue: hot dog, macaroni & cheese, green beans, fruit
Wed: spaghetti & meat sauce, cucumber sticks, garlic bread, fruit
Thu: popcorn chicken, celery sticks, fries, peaches
Fri: pizza, pretzels, carrot coins, ice cream

Memorial
Mon: cheeseburger, hash browns, corn, peaches
Tue: hot dog, macaroni & cheese, green beans, fruit
Wed: spaghetti & meat sauce, cucumber sticks, garlic bread, fruit
Thu: popcorn chicken or tuna roll, celery sticks, fries, peaches
Fri: pizza, pretzels, carrot coins, ice cream

Dunn
Mon: popcorn chicken, buttered macaroni, green beans, peaches
Tue: pazzo bread or tuna sandwich, tossed salad, fruit
Wed: hamburger or hot dog, fries, carrots, pudding
Thu: chicken noodle soup or chili, yeast roll, corn, mixed fruit
Fri: pizza or bologna sandwich, tossed salad, chips, fruit

Middle School
Mon: chicken nuggets or tuna salad sandwich, spicy fries, corn, mixed fruit
Tue: beef ravioli or ham & cheese sandwich, green beans, garlic bread, cookies
Wed: cheeseburger or hot dog, fries, carrots, jello, fruit
Thu: spaghetti w/meat sauce or ham salad sandwich, green beans, garlic bread
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


 



 



2001 NEPA Better Newspaper Contest; Third place winner, General Excellence, Advertising
Selected by the New England Press Association (
http://nepa.org/)
Content and Intellectual Property copyright© 2002 - The Monument Newspaper - all rights reserved



WorldClass Communications
This page last modified on
Friday, 13-Jan-2006 03:39:54 CST