Northern Maine residents remain skeptical as plans for transmission lines go public
Some residents and town officials were blindsided by the news that power lines and towers would be running through their communities.
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Some residents and town officials were blindsided by the news that power lines and towers would be running through their communities.
The Board of Selectmen is considering using the money at four locations: Quaker Hill Road, Libby Hill Road, East Benton Road and Hussey Road.
Residents will vote June 10 on starting the negotiating process to leave Maine School Administrative District 49, although this would not be a final decision on the issue.
Updated May 18 Fairfield-area school district proposes slight decrease in budget The MSAD 49 district budget for the 2021-22 year features a 0.76% decrease to the operating budget, which will be up for a vote by residents June 8. Share FAIRFIELD — The Maine School Administrative District 49 school board has sent the district’s 2021-22 budget proposal to local towns for approval. The spending plan features a 0.76% decrease to the operating budget from the year before. When and where to vote on June 8 Albion: Besse Building, 22 Main St., noon-8 p.m. Benton: Town Office, 1279 Clinton Ave....