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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1975

Page

10

Moratorium on Subdivisions Proposed by Town Board

Kennebunk selectmen seek a four to five month moratorium on subdivisions to allow the planning board to revise the ordinance, close loopholes, and align with state laws. Planning consultant Cheri Chaney doubts the crisis and urges updating the comprehensive plan first, while debates about board authority and a pending public hearing continue.

Peter Kingsley Kennebunk Planning Board Hhe Planning Board Cheri Chaney Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission Henry Steinfield Goose Rocks Beach Kenneth Roberts Selectman Abbott Pendergast Reid Pendergast Miss Chaney Wallace Reid Endergast Beacon Hill Acres Kenneth Campbell Campbell Mary Walley

United Fund Surpasses Goal With Payroll Deductions Gain

The United Fund exceeded its $65,013 goal by reaching $66,068 through payroll deductions aided by new participants from Old Orchard Beach. McKay cited thorough surveys comparing company gifts and strong departmental volunteer efforts as key to the drive’s 100 percent success and immediate start of the next campaign.

Old Orchard Beach McKay William Nickerson Charles Fenderson United Fund

Scarborough Council Deliberates Development And Vacations

The Scarborough council discussed a proposed complex with an opening targeted for summer 1977 and approved a 3750 renovation design for Old Orchard Street. Acting Town Manager Jerome Plante faced questions over a paid vacation, and a tax abatement request by Leo Larochelle was tabled. The meeting ended with adjournment amid protests from Councilor Bird.

Page Scarborough Smith Council Moriece and Gary Inc Hunter-Ballew Associates Old Orchard Street Leo Larochelle Bird Plante

Horse Sense Answers

List of quiz answers with items 1 2 3 4 5 6 showing numbers and names. Includes Fathoms and 92. 92.5, greeting quote My friends, Garry Moore, Burma, and a matching lettered key for actors and roles across (a) Crabbe Capt Gallant, (b) Weissmuller 100 meters, (c) Robinson Italian, (d) Lincoln First Tarzan, (e) Chase Comedy.

Fathoms Garry Moore Burma Crabbe Capt Gallant Weissmuller Robinson Lincoln Chase

Maine Employers Seek $30 Pay Hike in 1976

The Maine State Employer Association says it will seek a thirty dollar per week pay increase in 1976 for state workers. The move comes as labor and wage discussions resume amid ongoing contract negotiations.

MSEA Augusta Maine David Carnevale

Gagnon Saco subdivision appeal moves toward decision

Rita Gagnon seeks a court ruling on her appeal of the Saco planning board rejection of a five lot subdivision at King and Winter streets. Attorney Roger Elliott filed the motion in York County Superior Court with a Dec. 15 hearing date.

Rita Gagnon Saco Saco Planning Board Atty Roger Elliott York Count Superior Court Elliott

Saco Licenses Available For 1976 Hunting Fishing Dog Tags

Gov talks pay raises but Bee rejects three member fact finding board. City Hall now sells 1976 hunting and fishing licenses at seven dollars fifty for an individual and twelve fifty for a combo. Dog licenses vary by sex and spay status with a six dollar maximum for unspayed females. All dogs over six months must be licensed by January first.

Saco City Hall

Art Exhibit at Dyer Library Show By Area Artists

The Dyer York Art Association opens its annual exhibit at Dyer Library on Main Street. About 24 area artists display works and the exhibit will run for two months. Rayrd and Association members organized the event.

Dyer- York Art Association New Eo Galle Ahoy Dyer Library Main Street Rayrd

Father Carrier Hosts Biddeford Senior Citizens Christmas Party

The Rev Herve G Carrier of St Joseph Church Biddeford hosted a Christmas party for about 200 Biddeford Senior citizens at St Joseph Parish Hall on Green Street. Josephat Grenier acted as master of ceremonies with entertainment by Wilfrid Thibault Paul Roberge and several ladies. Refreshments were served by Adelina Plante Marie Anna Dorais Anna Forcier and John Petit.

Herve G. Carrier St. Joseph Church Iddeford Ap Roe Biddeford St. Joseph Green Street Josephat Grenier Wilfrid Thibault Paul Roberge Alden Racine Juliette Quinn Jeannette Lamirande Origine Gagne Adelina Plante Marie Anna Dorais Anna Forcier John Petit

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