May 13, 2004 Gray-New Gloucester's Newspaper of Record Vol. 5 No. 19
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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
May 2004


Thursday, May 13, 5:00 pm, Finance Committee meeting at Town Office
Thursday, May 13, 7:00 pm, Planning Board at Stimson Hall
Tuesday, May 18, 7:00 pm Council Meeting at Stimson Hall
Wednesday, May 19, 9:30 am staff meeting at Public Safety Building
Thursday, May 20, 7:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals at Stimson Hall
Monday, May 24, 6:00 pm, Council Workshop meeting at Stimson Hall
Wednesday, May 26, 6:30 pm CCC-COG meeting at Stimson Hall
Thursday, May 27, 7:00 pm, Planning Board at Stimson Hall

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 May 18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Stimson Hall, 6 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine, to receive public comment on the license renewals, for the following food services, both Restaurants and Mobile Units in Gray, Maine:

Victualer Licenses
American Legion Post #86, B&R Dairy Bar, Busy Bee, Burger King, China Gray, China Village, Cole Farms, Cross Road BBQ & Antiques, Cyr Auction, Dunkin Donuts, Fox Hill Farm
Gray House of Pizza, Jess N' Nic's, Julian's, Loose Moose, Maine Auto Auction, McDonald's, Spring Meadows Golf Club,
White's Pool Cue
Mobile Vendor Licenses
Klenda Seafood, Lonnie Dogs

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 May 18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Stimson Hall, 6 Shaker Road, Gray, Maine, to receive public comment on the liquor license renewal for Spring Meadows Banquet Center, 59 Lewiston Road, Gray, Maine.
Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager

Notice of Vacancy
Town of Gray, Maine

The Town of Gray is accepting applications for employment for a part time Custodian/Maintenance position. This part time position will be at least 24 hours per week, year round. Starting rate of pay is $9.00- $9.57 per hour D.O.Q. Applications for employment are available at the Town Office. The Town of Gray will continue to receive applications until this position is 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



Gray Agendas


Agenda Gray Town Council meeting
May 18, 2004

Stimson Hall, 7 p.m.
First Order of Business
Public Hearing: Annual Victualer License Renewals-Restaurants and Mobile Vendors
Annual Liquor License Renewals for certain business'
Presentation: August Family Day at Wilkies Beach-Dean Bennett

Second Order of Business
Approval of May 4, 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-Finance Committee Reminder to delinquent tax payers
Council Correspondence
Council Business
Workshop Status

Fifth Order of Business
Additions to the Agenda

Sixth Order of Business: Orders
Order #84- Review and act upon the renewal of Victualer licenses for restaurants and mobile vendors. Sponsor- Town Council

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

Order #85-Annual appointment of the Election personnel for the conduct of elections per the Town Charter Article ll Municipal Elections. The recommendations are attached. Sponsor- Town Manager
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Order #86-Review and act on amending Order #81 to create a new Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, June 5, 2004. Sponsor-Town Meeting
This action requires a majority vote after an opportunity for public comment

Order #87-Review and act on authorizing the paving contract to Pike Paving at a rate per ton of $31.40, subject to the Town Meeting approval of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2005 budget. Sponsor- Town Manager

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

Order #88- Review and act on approvals for annual liquor license renewals.
Sponsor- Town Manager

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

Agenda Town of Gray Finance Committee
5:00 p.m., Town Offices
May 13, 2004
1. Review of Month/Year To Date Revenues And Expenditures.- Donna
2) Review of the Format of FY 2005 Revenues, Expenditures, Comparisons and Trends- Lynn
3) Other
4) Adjourn

This is a public meeting and the public is welcome to attend


Town of Gray Notices

Town of Gray, Maine
Annual License Renewals
License renewals including those related to food services, both resturants and mobile units, must be completed with appropriate fees paid no later than Friday, 5/14/04 at noon. Applications are available at the town office during regular business hours. Action will be taken at the May 18th Council meeting.

Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Town Manager



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


Thursday, May 13: Fairgrounds Committee 6:00 PM MH
Tuesday, May 18: Planning Board 7:30 pm MH
Wednesday, May 19: School Board 6:00pm MH
Thursday, May 20: Historical Society 7:00pm MH
Monday, May 24: Selectmen's Meeting 7pm MH
Thursday, May 27 Zoning Committee 7:30 PM MH

MH= Meeting House.


New Gloucester Notices

 


SAD 15 News

SAD15 lunch menu May 17 - 21

Russell
Mon: hot dogs, fries, carrot coins w/dip, applesauce
Tue: tuna roll, potato puffs, celery sticks, Jell-O w/sprinkles
Wed: ham, cheese & pickles on a roll, potato chips, veggie, make your own sundae
Thu: tacos w/lettuce, tomato, cheese & salsa, bread & butter, cookies
Fri: pizza, chips, tossed salad, ice cream

Memorial
Mon: chicken patty sandwich, fries, vegetable, fruit
Tue: cheese omelet or French toast, sausage, juice, cookie
Wed: breakfast sandwich or taco, chips, corn, make your own sundae
Thu: mini Italians, fries, vegetable, Jell-O w/cream
Fri: pizza, tossed salad, chips, applesauce

Dunn
Mon: pancakes, ham, corn, apple sauce
Tue: pazzo bread or bagel w/cream cheese, tossed salad, chips, fruit
Wed: hamburger or egg omelet, fries, broccoli, cookie
Thu: sweet & sour pork or grilled cheese sandwich, rice, vegetable, fruit
Fri: pizza or chicken fajita roll, chips, tossed salad, ice cream

Middle School
Mon: French toast or scrambled eggs w/sausage, carrots, animal crackers, fruit
Tue: taco boat or deli turkey sand., salad bar, potato wedges, peas, Jell-O, fruit
Wed: cheeseburger or hot dog, salad bar, fries, corn, pudding, fruit
Thu: turkey w/gravy or ham & cheese sand., salad bar, mashed potato, gr beans, brownies, fruit
Fri: ham, cheese, sausage or pepperoni pizza, salad bar, chips, ice cream

Middle School
Students of the month:
February
Adventurers -- Ryan Barton & Cody Edmiston
Pathfinders -- Natalie Tombarelli, Andrew Power, Jason Edwards &
Rachel
Bailey
Renaissance Regiment -- Tyler Bartlett & Aaron Ricardi

March
Adventurers -- Haley Burrowes & Emma Leavitt
Pathfinders -- Miranda Gamble, Jessica Mitaly, Katie Hotham, Nathan
Rowe &
Justin Smyth
Renaissance Regiment --Taylor Damon, Jenna Mclean & Kaylee Tupper

April
Adventurers -- Robbie Behounek & Maggie Corrigan
Pathfinders -- Dylan Lessard, Kelsey Spear, & Nina Sherlock
Renaissance Regiment -- Ashley Giddinge, Mikkayla Mitchell, Sean
Mulrenin
& Tiffany Kenny
Miss Leighton's Room -- Monica Lund

High School
Junior Breakfast And College/Career Fair May 17th
On Monday, May 17th the guidance staff at GNGHS will host a Junior Breakfast, followed by a "mini" College and Career Fair in the East Gym. All juniors will be excused from their period one through period three classes in order to attend, and parents of juniors are invited to attend as well.
Starting time for the continental breakfast is 7:45. Juniors will come to the East Gym after their home room period. Sophomores will also be invited to attend the college fair portion beginning at 10:30 AM.

A presentation called "Preparing for your Journey after High School" by the guidance staff and several of the admissions counselors from Maine Colleges who will be present. After the presentation there will time for students to meet with representatives from fifteen Maine colleges, as well as representatives from a variety of careers.

Class Of 2005 Parent Meetings Announced For May, June
Gary Canter, the College/Career Advisor at Gray-New Gloucester High School*, will offer a two part presentation for parents entitled "Planning for your Child's Future" in May and June. Both parts of the presentation will be repeated with the hope that every parent will be able to attend one of each session.

The talks are geared to convey to parents what they need to know to assist their students to prepare for the final year of high school.

Presentation #1: "Think like a young adult!" is aimed at helping parents understand the stresses, challenges and tasks which await their kids over the coming months and years. Detailed information about the steps required to undertake the college selection and application process, as well as career planning and research will be provided.

"Think like a young adult!" will be offered Tuesday May 18th, and repeated Wednesday evening May 26th at 7 p.m. each time, in the cafeteria.
Presentation #2: is called "Pay Up Time" and will provide parents with an overview of the college financial aid application process, as well as an understanding of WHAT to think about college costs and HOW to meet them. "Pay Up Time" will be offered Thursday, June 3rd and repeated on Tuesday, June 8th. Both meetings will begin at 7:00 PM and take place in the High School Cafeteria.

Please make every effort to attend one of each of these meetings. Gary Canter is a former guidance counselor who has operated College Placement Services in Portland since 1994, providing college, career and financial advice to students and families. His services has been retained by MSAD 15 for the past year.

If any parent would like to attend but is unable, please contact Gary Canter directly at 657-9323 or by emailing him at: gcanter1@maine.rr.com

*AKA "The Wizard of AHS" - After High School!


SENIOR CLASS NIGHT
CLASS OF 2004

On Thursday, May 27th, at 6:30 pm in the East Gym at the GNG High School, the Class of 2004 will hold their Senior Class Night. Local scholarships will be awarded, recognition awards and class gifts presented, and the class video will be viewed.

The Class of 2004 want to thank the scholarship donors for their continued support of the students at Gray-New Gloucester High School.
Best of luck to the Class of 2004!

Dunn School
Students of the Week - May 10th
Justin Hanscomb - Mrs. George
Emily Knight - Mrs. George
Kelsey Damon - Miss Gamage
Abby Ross - Miss Gamage
Kalabe Caldwell - Miss Gardner
Katie Elkanich - Miss Gardner
Mitchell Stephens - Mr. Skilling
Kate Liziewski - Mr. Skilling
Dylan Bickford - Mrs. Moorhead
Samantha Spencer - Ms. Hilfrank
Tyler Auger - Mrs. Enaire
Anthony McNally - Mrs. Enaire
Veronica Wright - Mrs. Hennemann
Tabitha Sullivan - Mrs. Beriau
Michael Farling - Mr. Hodgkins
Megan Verrill - Miss Wolfrom
Justin Burnham - Mrs. Vermillion
Josh Boisvert - Mr. Haskell


MSAD 15 Budget Timeline 2004-2005 FY 05 budget

Who, What , When, Time, Action


Board and Superintendent, Public Hearing, May 19, 2004, 6:00 p.m. Board Meeting, New Gloucester Meeting House, Public hearing to inform citizens of the budget adopted by Board. No revisions can be made to the budget.
District Residents, Vote, June 8, 2004 , Polls Vary, Budget vote has to be held 30 days after Board adopts budget.

Board, Certification of Results, June 9, 2003, 6:00 p.m. Special Board Meeting,

Source:
04-05 Budget Timeline by vburns & dmaguire

 



 



 



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