March 11, 2004 Gray-New Gloucester's Newspaper of Record Vol. 5 No. 10
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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


New Gloucester Selectmen
Steve Libby, Chair, 926-3190, Slibby01@maine.rr.com
Steve Chandler, Vice-Chair, 926-4116, socnat@ime.net
Stephanie Bryan, 926-4466, sjbsteel@aol.com
Kevin Sullivan, 926-6101, rydil@maine.rr.com
Lynn Conger, 926-3569, lynn@securespeed.net


Gray Town Council
Pam Wilkinson, Chair, 428-3732, dingwell@maine.rr.com
Richard Barter, Vice-Chair, 657-3724, rfbarter@maine.rr.com
Jack Goosetrey, 428-3206 jgooset1@maine.rr.com
Lynn Olson, 657-2203, oa@maine.rr.com
Matt Sturgis, 657-2190, anason1@maine.rr.com


2003-2004 SAD 15 Board Members
Gray = Dan Maguire, Chair, 428-3623,
Gray = Amy Wilbur, 657-3290, amysad15@aol.com
Gray = Heather Skilling, 428-3432, hskilli2@maine.rr.com
Gray = Dawn Bailey, 657-2655, cbailey2@maine.rr.com
Gray = Peter Pinkerton, 657-7407
Gray = Tod Bennett, 657-4012, todsad15@maine.rr.com
NG = Alan Rich, Vice-Chair, 926-4026
NG = Carmel Morin, 926-4243
NG = Jim Hutchinson, 926-3787, jimsmetal802@cs.com
NG = David Sutherland, 926-3558, sutherlandbp@juno.com
NG = Bill Corrigan, 926-3510


Gray Municipal Calendar
Stimson Hall is at 4 Shaker Road, Town Office is at 6 Shaker Rd. All meetings are open to the public. The public is welcome to attend. FMI call 657-3339 or e-mail Town Office at townmanager@graymaine.org. Visit the Town’s website at www.graymaine.org

Gray Town Calendar

Thursday, March 11, Planning Board Meeting at 7:00 pm at Stimson Hall
Saturday, March 12, Citizen Corps at 6:30 pm at Stimson Hall
Wednesday, March 16, Council Meeting at 7:00 pm at Stimson Hall
Thursday, March 18, Economic Development Committee Meeting at 7:00 pm at Stimson Hall
Thursday, March 18, Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting at 7:00 pm at Stimson Hall
Tuesday, March 22, Council Workshop Meeting at 6:00 pm at Stimson Hall
Wednesday, March 23, Public Safety Committee Meeting at 7:00 at the Public Safety Building
Friday, March 25, Planning Board Meeting at 7:00 pm at Stimson Hall


Gray Agendas
Gray Town Council Agenda
March 16, 2004, Stimson Hall, 7 p.m.

First Order of Business
Public Hearing: Pubic Hearing regarding a Liquor license to York's Catering Services for one day, March 27, 2004 at 9A Collyer Brook Road, Gray.
Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to the Street Construction Ordinance

Public Informational Hearing on the proposed FY 2005 Budget Presentation:

Second Order of Business
Approval of March 2, 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- Memo To Richard Cahill From the Planning Board In Re: Amendment to the Shoreland Zone application approval process.
Council Business
Presentation by the Compensation Committee
Workshop Status

Fifth Order of Business
Additions to the Agenda

Sixth Order of Business: ORDERS
Order#70- Review and act on the Resolution regarding Tax Reform as it relates to the Property Tax Initiative entitled, " A Act to Limit Property Taxes to 1% of Full Cash Value". Sponsored by Councilor Matthew Sturgis

This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Order#73- [Second Reading] Review and act on amendments to the Street Construction Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Board and having concurrence from the Ordinance Review Committee. Sponsor- Town Council
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Order#74- [First Reading] Review and act on an amendment to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, Section 403.14, Table 1.15 by eliminating the requirement that the Planning Board Review applications for single and two family residential units and allow the Code Enforcement Officer to exercise his authority. Sponsored by the Town Manager

This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Seventh Order of Business
Public Discussion of Non-Agenda Items
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Eighth Order of Business
Adjournment

Town of Gray
Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
The Board of Appeals for the Town of Gray will meet on March 18, 2004
at Stimson Hall at 7:00 p.m. to act on the following variance requests, in accordance with the Town of Gray Zoning Ordinance as adopted and as amended to October 5, 1999:
Approval of Minutes, Minutes on Tape
Old Business (Tabled Item)
Sharon Bard located at 54 Aquilla Road, Raymond, Maine 04071, MapL13/74 requests an administrative appeal of the Code Officers decision of the denial of a Shoreland Zoning Application.
New Business Variance Requests
Michael & Tiffany Curran, 35 Taylor Lane, Gray, Maine, Map 41, Lot 40-24, RRA Zone requests a front setback variance from 45' to 40'.
All Motions in the Affirmative, Suggested Motion: "We the Gray Zoning Board of Appeals hereby grants to:" If denied give reasons for denial.
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Town of Gray Notices
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 March 16, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Stimson Hall, 6 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine, to receive public comment on the Proposed FY 2005 Budget.
Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager

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 March 16, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Stimson Hall, 6 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine, to receive public comment on the Proposed amendments to Street Construction Ordinance.
Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager

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 March 16, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Stimson Hall, 6 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine, to receive public comment on the license of York's Catering to allow consumption of alcoholic beverages at the premises of 9A Collyer Brook Road on 3/27/04 from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 Midnight out-of-doors during a gathering of friends and family.
Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager

Town Of Gray
Public Service Announcement
The Town of Gray is in the process of mailing requests for proposals to qualified professional consultants and consulting firms to develop with town officials a revised zoning ordinance and map. The intent of the zoning revision is to guide land use for the growth and preservation of land in gray for the years to come.

The Town will hold a pre-request for proposals information conference at 10:00 a.m., March 24 at Stimson Hall. After that, interested parties are requested to submit 6 copies of their proposals to the Town Planner's office no later than 12:00 noon, April 24, 2004.
Further information may be obtained by calling the Town Planner at 657-3112.

Public notice
Town of Gray, Maine
March 5, 2004
Nomination papers are now available at the Town Office.

There is one (1) three year term on the Gray Town Council
John T. Goosetrey term will expire.
There are two (2) three year terms on S.A.D.#15
Daniel Maguire and Amy E. Wilbur terms expire.
One five (5) year term on the Gray Water District
Lawrence Newth term will expire.
Nominations papers must be deleivered to the town clerk no later than May 04, 2004 with at least 25 but no more than 50 registered voters of the town of Gray.
Donna M. Hill, Deputy Clerk

TOWN OF GRAY COMMITTEES/BOARDS/COMMISSIONS VACANCIES As of 2/17/04

The Town of Gray needs volunteers for the various committees and boards. Volunteers help make a local government work. Various skills and abilities are needed. If any of these committees and boards interest you please contact the Town Offices at 657-3339 for an application. The applications are easy to fill out and within a short period of time the Council can make the appointment. It's an opportunity to work with and for your Community.

Charles Barker Scholarship - 2 Vacancies - Unlimited term
Cable Television - 2 Vacancies - 3 Year term
Community Economic Development - 2 Vacancies - 3 Year term
Dry Mills Schoolhouse Committee - 3 Vacancies - 3 Year term
Grange No. 41 - Scholarship Fund Committee - 2 Vacancies - 3 & 5 Year term
Gray Website Committee - 3 Vacancies - 3 Year term open for 1 people; 2 year term for 1 person ; 1 year term for 1 person
Ordinance Review Committee - 2 Alternate vacancies - 3 Year term
Planning Board Committee - 1 Alternate vacancy - 3 Year term
Public Safety Committee - 2 Alternate vacancies - 3 Year term
Recreation & Conservation Committee - 4 Vacancies - 3 Year term
2 Alternate vacancies - 3 Year term
Solid Waste Committee - 4 Vacancies - 3 Year term
2 Alternate vacancies - 3 Year term
Gray Water District - 1 Vacancy - 5 Year term
Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager

GRAY TRANSFER STATION NOTICE OF VACANCIES

The Town of Gray is accepting applications for employment for two positions available at the Gray Transfer and Recycling Center. One position is full time 40 hours per week year round with benefits. The second position is full time 40 hours per week on a temporary basis and does not provide benefits. Starting rate of pay is $9.50. Applications for employment are available at the Town Office or at the Transfer Station. Both positions will be available in the next thirty days. The Town of Gray will continue to receive applications until both positions are filled. All applications must be received by the Town Office at 6 Shaker Road, Gray. The Town is an equal opportunity employer.

Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager

Town of Gray Public Notice
Names of Town Roads which are Posted for Weight Limits
Posted from Feb. 28 to May 1st 2004
Pursuant to M. R. S. A. Title 29, Section 902
1. North Raymond Road
2. Egypt Road
3. Mayall Road - Route 100 to New Gloucester Town Line
4. Mayall Road - Entrance to Portland Sand to Route 100
5. Mayall Road from Rt. 115 to Depot Rd
6. Center Road [Formerly Old Portland Road]
7. Center Road [Formerly Dutton Hill Road]
8. Dutton Hill
9. Hunts Hill Road
10. Upper Marginal Way
11. Forest Lake Road
12. Cambell Shore Road
13. Ramsdell Road
14. Long Hill Road
15. Whitney Road
16. Libby Hill Road
17. Mayberry Road
18. Lyons Point Road [Formerly Brown Road]
19. Gore Road
20. Lawrence Road
21. Totton Road
22. Weymouth Road
23. Town Farm Road from Depot Rd. to N. Yarmouth Town Line
24. Fairview Avenue
25. Adler Drive
26. Spruce Drive [Formerly Pine Drive]
27. Presidential Dr.
28. Foster Hill Road
29. Legrow Road
The Highway is considered " SOLIDLY " Frozen " only when the air
temperature is 32 degrees fahrenheit or below and no Water is
showing in the cracks of the road.
Both conditions must be met.


New Gloucester Municipal Calendar

All meetings are open to the public. The public is welcome to attend. New Gloucester Town Office is at Lower Gloucester, Intervale Rd., New Gloucester. Phone: 926-4126. The Town website is www.newgloucester.com

New Gloucester Municipal Calendar

March 11: Law Enforcement hearing, Memorial School Gym 7 PM
March 15: Fairgrounds Committee 7:00 PM MH
March 16: Planning Board 7:30 pm MH
March 17: School Board 6:00pm MH
March 18: Historical Society 7:00pm MH
March 22: Selectmen's Meeting 7pm MH
March25 Zoning Committee 7:30 PM MH
Allmeetings are open to the public. The Public is welcome to attend. MH=Meeting House, LB=Library, TH = Town Hall


New Gloucester Notices

New Gloucester Municipal Notice

Public Meeting: The New Gloucester Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Informational Meeting on Law Enforcement Contract Options, on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at 7:00 pm at the Memorial School gym.


Legal notice: New Gloucester Property Owners
The new property values from the equalization is available for review in the town office or on our web site at www.newgloucester.com



SAD 15 News


Dunn Students of the Week
Dylan Fowler - Miss Gardner
Jared Zimmerman - Mr. Skilling
Alan Bennett - Mr. Skilling
Megan LaFontaine - Mrs. George
Justin Hanscombe - Mrs. George
Bobby Hamilton - Ms. Vermillion
Nick Gallant - Mrs. Petersen
Ethan Sivulich - Mrs. Peterrsen
Devon Maquire - mrs. Staples
Jeff nay - Mr. hodkins
Anthony Finocchietti - Mrs. Enaire
Tyler Washburn - Mrs. Hilfrank
Christopher St. Clair - mrs. McFadden
Katie Ayer - Mrs. Merrill
Brandon Jipson - Mrs. Merrill
Kim Beaudoin - Ms. Driscoll
Brianna Pasanen - Miss Murray
Olivia Lessard - Mrs. Seymour
Kelsey Bailey - Mrs. Beriau
Tayla Robbins - Miss Wolfrom
Tyler Vayo - Mrs. Burns
Josh Farynaz - Mrs. Haskell
Michaela Despins - Mrs. Banton
Garett Van Wie - Mrs. Moorhead

Kindergarten registration

Attention All Parents of Children Entering Kindergarten In September 2004
It is that time of year for us to start looking into our community to see how many children will be entering our schools in the Fall of 2004. If your child is going to be five years old by October 15, 2004, then we want to here from you. You need to register your child for Kindergarten screening.

The earlier that we hear from you the faster we can schedule appointments for you to come and visit. Depending on where you live in our district, you need to give us a call at one of the phone numbers listed. Russell School 657-4929 /Memorial School 926-4322.

Principals: Ellen Beale, Russell School, Donna Beeley, Memorial School

SAD15 Lunch Menu March 15-19
Russell
Mon: chicken nuggets, rice, green beans, pears
Tue: pazzo bread, potato chips, celery sticks, fruit cup
Wed: chicken noodle soup, ham & cheese roll up sandwich, peas, brownies
Thu: pizza, garlic bread, corn, ice cream
Fri: no school

Dunn
Mon: pancakes, potato tots, corn, applesauce
Tue: hamburger or nachos w/cheese, French fries, vegetable, yogurt
Wed: breakfast sandwich or turkey w/gravy, rice, vegetable, cookies
Thu: pizza or rib sandwich, potato chips, vegetable, ice cream
Fri: no school

Memorial
Mon: chicken nuggets, French fries, vegetable, peaches
Tue: bagel w/cream cheese, sliced ham, carrots, yogurt
Wed: pancakes, sausage, hash browns, cucumbers, fruit
Thu: pizzo bread, tossed salad, potato chips, apple sauce
Fri: no school

Middle School
Mon: chicken patties or tuna salad sandwich, salad bar, French fries, corn, mixed fruit
Tue: egg omelet w/bacon or deli turkey sandwich, salad bar, carrots, applesauce
Wed: baked chicken or ham salad sandwich, salad bar, mashed potato, peas, brownies, fruit
Thu: ham, cheese, sausage or pepperoni pizza, salad bar, potato chips, ice cream, fruit
Fri: no school



 



 



 



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