Searsmont News
Janette Brewster
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Cell: 930-9021 Well it seems we are making it through winter, here it is February already!! It has not been bad at all, except the ice, I would rather deal with 6 " of snow!! I personally don't take that groundhog to heart and the weather and seasons will do what they do and when it time.
Searsmont Town Hall As of Feb 1 a $25 late fee will be applied for all late dog registrations. Proof of rabies is required. Rabies shots are also offered at Blake Veterinarian Hospital for $10.00 on Saturdays. Please call them to check on the time. Comprehensive Plan Committee would like to thank all the residents who participated in the community forum and brunch on Sunday, January 22, 2012. The results of the poll are available for review at the town office during normal business hours. Are you having problems with snow coming off the plows causing damage to your mail box? There is information at the Town Office on mail boxes that are mounted on posts. They swing out of the way when hit by snow or other objects. There will be a Department Head Meeting at the Town Office at 7:00 pm on Thurs, Feb 16. There will be a Budget Meeting on Thurs, Feb 23 at 7:00 pm in the meeting room on the lower level of the community center. The Planning Board will be holding a public hearing in the Town Office on Tues, Feb 7 at 7:00 pm to review proposed changes in the Land Use Ordinance.
SEARSMONT REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE SEARSMONT REPUBLICANS TO CAUCUS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Linda Burton January 26, 2012 342-2440
Linda Burton, Chairman of the Searsmont Town Committee, has announced that the Searsmont Republicans will caucus on Saturday, February 4 th , 2012, 9:00 A.M. at the location of the Troy Howard Middle School, 173 Lincolnville Ave., Belfast, Maine 04915-7402. The purpose of the caucus is to elect Delegates and Alternates to the State Convention, Elect members of the Waldo County Republican Committee, and organize for the upcoming elections. All Searsmont Republicans are urged to attend this pivotal event. An exciting addition to this 2012 Caucus is the conduction of a Presidential Preference Survey Ballot or often referred to as a Straw Poll. It is your opportunity to voice your presidential candidate preference as a Maine voter to the elected Delegates who will represent you in Augusta at the 2012 Maine Republican State Convention. Please note: The results of the Presidential Preference Survey Ballot are non-binding. The survey is being conducted to gauge support for the presidential candidates. You may vote for any person. The state party will be compiling and reporting the results from every official town caucus in Maine for publicity purposes only. The announcement of the Presidential Straw Poll results will be made on February 11, 2012. The Republican State Convention will be held in Augusta, Maine on Saturday, May 5 th and Sunday, May 6 th . The caucus is an excellent opportunity for local Republicans to meet and speak with those who are running for office. * Searsmont Republicans interested in attending the State Convention as either a Delegate or Alternate please contact Linda Burton, Chairman. Note to the Editor: According to Maine Law, Title 21A, Section 311-3, "…a notice of the caucus published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality at least 3 and not more than 7 days before it is to be held…" Please contact me if there will be any problem having this notice published as required by Maine Law. Thank you, Linda Burton
Searsmont Historical Society February 8th, at 1:30, Wednesday, we will have our next meeting at the Commmunity Center.
Cribbage Nights Friday, the 17th at 7:00 P.M. we will have our cribbage game. Bring your partner, board and cards for some good winter time fun!
SWAG The next meeting will be held on Monday February 13th at 1:00 P.M. in the Searsmont Community Center.
