by Sandra Isaac “Vassalboro… stand by for a call.” While sitting at my desk, working at my day job designing an ad for a client, I heard a call for Vassalboro Fire Department come over my fire pager/scanner. “Structure fire off route three. Barn Fire, visible flames.” A few minutes later, the call was repeated. […]
by Sandra Isaac The China Four Seasons Club and the China Village Fire Department held the first China Lake fishing derby on March 1, over 18 years since the area’s last fishing derby. Over 80 people filled the fire department for the final look at the day’s winning catches, which included brown trout, brook trout, […]
by Sandra Isaac During the November 26 meeting, Windsor selectmen decided the town will purchase a trailer and 100 gallon fuel tank with a pump, which will enable the public’s work department the ability to refuel the trucks after hours and during plowing season. This option allows the selectmen time to come up with a […]
by Sandy Isaac At the November 12 selectmen’s meeting, Town Manager Theresa Haskell reported that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has denied Windsor’s request to have a diesel tank installed on town property, specifically at the public works department. The need for a new diesel fuel tank stems from John Moody’s retirement announcement, effective […]
Roof repairs are not the only thing that haunt the Main Street landmark by Sandy Isaac hen asked, “What do you like most about the mill?” Ray Breton was not able to answer. In fact, he looked at me like I was crazy. “The architecture, the history, the old writing on the windowsills. The Mill […]
by Sandra Isaac Windsor Selectmen sold two no-longer-needed public works vehicles to the highest bidder at their meeting on September 3. Sealed bids for the 2003 International and the 2010 Ford F550, were opened and reviewed. Nine bids were received for the 2003 International, with the winning bid $9,150; 15 bids came in for the […]
by Sandra Isaac Windsor selectmen decided to lower the tax rate to 12.7 mils ($12.70 for each $1,000 of valuation) at the August 20 meeting. Last year’s rate was 12.9 mils or $12.90 for each $1000 of valuation. Assessors Agent, Vernon Ziegler, CMA, met with selectmen to set the 2019-2020 mil rate. Ziegler explained the […]
by Sandy Isaac At the August 6 Windsor selectmen’s meeting, board members and Public Works Supervisor Keith Hall discussed ways to save money in order to help pay for the planned new diesel fuel tank. The 1,000 or 2,000 gallon tank alone, which town officials hope to have installed before winter, is estimated to cost […]
by Sandy Isaac Paving bids and a proposed solar project for local schools were discussed at the Windsor Selectmen’s meeting on July 23. The meeting began with the public review of paving bids which were submitted earlier that evening to Town Manager Theresa Haskell. Bids were for projects on Piper Road, Coopers Mills Road and […]
by Sandy Isaac U-pick strawberry season is well underway at Full Fork Farm. “It’s probably my favorite part of farming,” said Anson Biller, owner and operator of Full Fork Farm. “Human interaction and watching families have fun as they pick the strawberries is one of the highlights of the growing season.” Full Fork Farm is […]