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Board member Robert Palmer took a moment to encourage citizens to get out and vote. "People running for a lot of open seats, and you won't see us again until after that election," Palmer said. "The board could look different. So please, please go out and exercise your right." In-person voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at York High School on Election Day, May 22. The COVID-19 precautions will still in place, with 50% capacity and mask wearing.  Absentee ballots are available at the town clerk’s office and can be dropped off at town hall or in the green mail box outside the clerk�...

YORK, Maine — Board of Selectmen Chairman Todd Frederick called the meeting to order on Monday night, noting that this was the 41st remote meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. One of the items for discussion on the board’s agenda was establishing protocols to be followed if and when the board returns to in-person meetings. Town Manager Steve Burns clarified that, before considering protocols, another question needs to be answered: “Do you want to return to in-person meetings?” Frederick and other board members were clear in their desire to return to in-person meetings. Burns ...

YORK, Maine — There were familiar faces at the first meeting for the York Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee on Monday, April 12, where participants introduced themselves and discussed next steps to achieve their committee goals with independent contractor CivicMoxie. Along with introductions, representatives from CivicMoxie Susan Silberberg and Sue Kim announced the launch of a comp plan community engagement website. This site will serve as a hub for project information, updates on the plan and for members of the public to share their input. You can sign up to receive email update...

Leaders with the Anti-Defamation League say the comparison is offensive and 'serves to perpetuate anti-Semitism' Portsmouth Herald YORK, Maine – One of the three candidates running for two available seats on the York Board of Selectmen has had a habit of sharing questionable memes and commentary about the COVID-19 pandemic on social media. Steven M. Leifheit, the challenger taking on two incumbents in next month's election, has posted on Facebook extensively in the past year about safety precautions related to the pandemic, repeatedly describing the public health measures as a form of gover...

YORK, Maine — In what is likely to be her last appearance before the Board of Selectmen in her role as town clerk/tax collector, Mary-Anne Szeniawski graciously accepted the board's remarks of gratitude Monday night. Szeniawski, who has served the town since 1979, said she shares credit for all her good work with Deputy Clerk/Tax Collector Mary Indiano, who is retiring after 40 years of service. "Behind every good woman is a good woman," she said. Szeniawski, who announced in January that she won't seek reelection, appeared before the board Monday to provide an update on protocols to b...