Richmond officials sell property at center of junkyard dispute
The sale of the property at 640 Alexander Reed Road leaves David Smith looking for a place to live and shifts the requirement to clean up the property onto its new owner.
Share
A variety of objects adorn the lawn of David Smith’s residence at 640 Alexander Reed Road in Richmond in this Aug. 21, 2018, photograph.
Andy Molloy/Kennebec Journal file
RICHMOND At odds with Richmond officials for years over his properties, David Smith is now considering his options.
A week ago, a divided Board of Selectmen voted to accept a bid to buy Smith’s 85-acre property at 640 Alexander Reed Road, which the town had taken for unpaid property taxes in February 2020. Now, the property is in the hands of a new owner.
sadams@newsandsentinel.com
CHARLESTON A 2020 law requiring state agencies exempt from oversight by the West Virginia purchasing watchdog to submit reports on their procedures was ignored, and part of the law could hinder agencies during states of emergency.
The Legislature’s Post Audit Division released a report Friday reviewing state agency compliance with House Bill 4042. The 2020 law requires state agencies exempt from some or all of state purchasing requirements to adopt procedural rules.
The purpose of the law was to require state agencies with certain exemptions to make public their purchasing procedures. The West Virginia Purchasing Division handles purchasing for all non-exempt state government agencies.
CHARLESTON A 2020 law requiring state agencies exempt from oversight by the West Virginia purchasing watchdog to submit reports on their procedures was igno
Release
Senior Planet Montgomery Free Online Classes for Seniors Feb. 1-5 Will Include Voice Assistants and Introduction to Hosting on Zoom
For Immediate Release: Friday, January 29, 2021
Senior Planet Montgomery, a technology training program designed for County learners 60 and older, is offering free online classes that focus on how to thrive at home. Classes, which are offered live via video conference, enhance a wide variety of life skills. Classes Feb. 1-5 will include Voice Assistants and Introduction to Hosting on Zoom.
In addition to classes in English, two classes during Feb. 1-5 will be delivered in Spanish and one class will be delivered in Mandarin. A variety of exercise classes also will be offered.