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JAMAICA — Voters were able to gather in person to decide on the yearly items needed to make the town run.

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   TOWNSHEND — A former West River Education District Board member who was appointed to take over for one year of a three-year term not filled during an election in March looks forward to a long-term planning process just getting underway. Drew Hazelton, of Jamaica, said he thinks the West River Valley’s educational system is at a point where important decisions are going to affect future students and citizens. “Coming out of the end of this pandemic, I think there’s many lessons that have been learned with some opportunit...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   TOWNSHEND — Looking to get a handle on deferred maintenance and needs at school buildings, the West River Education District board will be weighing options including borrowing. Laurie Garland, chief financial officer at Windham Central Supervisory Union, said the district could seek a 10-year bond at a time when lending rates are currently favorable. “To dig into this,” she said at the board meeting held remotely Dec. 21, “we would need more information from the engineers and the bond bank.” As much as $2 million i...