News

Manager contract draws criticism

Gray--Town Manager Mitchell A. Berkowitz was hired four years ago to administer the operations of the Town of Gray. Part of what comes with the profession is not only the day-to-day management of a town, its operations and personnel, but the terms and conditions of tenure. Unlike in the private sector, ... more

Zoning changes discussed at Council
Planning Board to get it next

Gray--Zoning changes are the one municipal item that galvanizes the citizenry to come out and speak. Any time changes to a zone are proposed, it means potential changes to quality of life, whether they are perceived as good or bad, for the residences already in place within that zone. more

Gray Zoning Review Timeline

The Gray Town Council has been reviewing zoning in Town for two years. The previous Council began by looking at changing the zoning on Route 100 South of the Gray Plaza so as to increase business possibilities. The area is mostly residential now, but the original proposal... more

SAD Budget overview

The Monument presented the SAD budget overview last week. This week, we begin by looking at changes at each individual school. These items were proposed to the public by the Board, the Administration, and the Budget Advisory Committee at the initial presentation on March 5. more

News Briefs:
--Bryant Brothers testify in support of ban on alcohol without liquid devices
--Gray Region Citizen Corps appeals for more volunteers
--Gray Town Manager Monthly report ... more

New findings reveal dangerous mercury levels in northeastern North America

Portland--Several speakers presented their latest findings on mercury pollution at a forum that took place at the USM library on March 29. The news was worse than previously thought. more

School News : News from SAD 15, Gray and New Gloucester

--Middle School News
--Gray-New Gloucester High School Guidance office
--Memorial School
--Dunn School Principal Report
--James W. Russell Elementary School
--SAD 15 lunch menu April 11-15...more

Commentary: What I like about Gray
By Denise Duda

It's funny how some small impression can stay with you for years even though it doesn't have any connection to your day to day life. more

In Memoriam:

Webb, Dayton B. (Age 56)
Retired Lt. Colonel of US Air Force... more

Who's running?
Burns, Cobb throw hat in ring ... more