On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 the MSAD 35 budget validation vote took place in South Berwick and Eliot. Voters were asked to validate or reject the $26.65 million school budget.
The budget was validated. The results:
Eliot: yes 586 no 223
South Berwick: yes 196 no 74
South Berwick’s voter turn out: 5.5%
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June 2011 Results MSAD 35 Budget Validation Vote
Votes affecting SAD 35
In South Berwick:
Ellen Breed was running unopposed for SAD 35 Director from South Berwick.
She received 2227 votes
There were 612 Blanks and 60 write ins
In Kittery:
There has been discussion about tuitioning Kittery students to Marshwood in the last year. In Kittery, a non binding referendum was on the ballot to seek voter opinion on whether to [...]
Nov. 2010 State Referendum Questions – Local & State Results
These are the results for South Berwick and the entire state on the state-wide referendum questions.
Update: Nov. 4. Maine will have a casino in Oxford County, a bond has been passed to increase access to dental care in Maine, and a bond has been passed for land conservation, working waterfronts, and state parks.
Question 1: Citizen [...]
Nov. 2010 South Berwick Results on the State Ballot
These are the South Berwick results.
Update: 9:03 Nov. 3 – Statewide results are presented in red where the races have been called.
Governor
Cutler, Eliot R.- I 743
LePage, Paul R. – R 903
Mitchell, Elizabeth Libby – D 804
Moody, Shawn H. – I 86
Scott, Kevin L. – I 33
Write-ins 1
Blanks 35
Representative to Congress District 1
Pingree, Chellie [...]
Nov. 2010 Results of local House races
Results from Districts 146 and 148.
Representative to the Legislature – District 146 (North Berwick and part of South Berwick)
Drew, Gregg H. – R
South Berwick: 634 North Berwick: 942 Total: 1,576 44.10%
Eves, Mark W. – D
South Berwick: 964 North Berwick: 1034 Total: 1,998 55.90%
Representative to the Legislature [...]
November 2010 South Berwick Local Election Results
8:55 pm: Unofficial counts. I will update with the official (the Clerk won’t have the official count until tomorrow) count later tonight when the Town Clerk faxes it out. Updated: 11:12 pm These are the preliminary counts from the Town Clerk
Town Council – Two open seats
David Burke 1616
John “Jack” Kareckas 1456
Eric [...]
Nov. 2, 2010 – Polls are closed in South Berwick
8:04 pm The South Berwick polls just closed and the votes are being counted. Results will be posted as soon as they are announced.
November 2, 2010 – Vote
Today is voting day.
It is never too late to register to vote in Maine. You can register to vote until, and including, election day. There is no cut-off date for registering to vote in person at your town office or city hall.
The polls in South Berwick will be open from 6 am to 8 [...]
Guest Editorial: Jim Howell – It’ll Be Our Library
South Berwick resident Jim Howell shares why he’s voting yes for the Library:
Some friends have asked why get so involved in South Berwick’s new library.
In a word: leverage.
First, the proposed library will be a state-of-art, highly efficient use of an existing structure on about a third of land adjacent to Central School, close to Main [...]
In the News: More Local Electon Coverage Nov. 2010
Editorial: Best choices for Maine House races
SeacoastOnline.com
Portsmouth Herald endorses Dawn Hill, Roberta Beavers, and Mark Eves to represent South Berwick in the Maine Legislature….
Meet the Eliot rep. candidates
SeacoastOnline.com
Roberta “Bobbi” Beavers, a Democrat, is facing off against Ellen Lemire, a Republican, in the race to represent District 148 in the Maine House of Representatives…
Drew, Eves [...]
10 things to know about voting in South Berwick, ME
#1 Tuesday, November 2, 2010 is election day in Maine.
#2 The polls in South Berwick will be open from 6 am to 8 pm on the third floor of Town Hall. The hall is handicap accessible.
#3 To vote in a referendum or General Election, you must be registered to vote in the community where [...]
2010 Maine Referendum Questions
The questions that will appear on the November 2, 2010 Maine General Election ballot are as follows:
Question 1: Citizen Initiative
Do you want to allow a casino with table games and slot machines at a single site in Oxford County, subject to local approval, with part of the profits going to specific state, local and tribal [...]
South Berwick Local Candidate Forum Tonight
[ October 19, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm. ] The Friends of South Berwick Library is sponsoring a Candidate Forum to allow citizens to hear from School Board and Town Council candidates.
Tuesday, October 19, 7:00-8:45 pm at Great Works School.
School Board Candidate
7:00 pm Ellen Breed
Town Council Candidates
7:20 pm David Burke
7:40 pm Eric Pelchat
8:00 pm Jack Kareckas
Questions from the audience as [...]
District 1 Senate: Estes declared winner in Republican Primary
After a recount in Augusta today, the Secretary of State’s office says the recount confirms Michael Estes’ win over Sarah Lewin in the state Senate District 1 Republican primary. Estes is from York and Lewin is from Eliot.
The result from the recount was 1,548 votes for Estes and 1,545 votes for Lewin.
Estes [...]
2010 SAD 35 Referendum vote results
The MSAD 35 referendum questions passed by a 3 to 1 margin in Tuesday’s elections. Here are the results from South Berwick and Eliot:
South Berwick voter turn out:
Registered Voters: 5129
Total number of ballots cast: 1217
Turnout: 24%
2010 Results: Maine Senate District 1 Primary
Maine Senate District 1 Republican race was very close with Michael Estes of York edging out Sally Lewin of Eliot by just three votes. A recount is expected. Here are the votes from the towns of Senate District 1
Eliot
Lewin 560, Estes 119
Kittery
Estes 348, Lewin 242
Ogunquit
Estes 124, Lewin 40
South Berwick
Lewin 287, Estes 202.
York
Estes 753, Lewin 414
Total
Estes [...]
June 2010 Referendum Results – Statewide & South Berwick
The results on the Maine referendum questions are in from all around the state. The People’s Veto of the Tax Reform Legislation prevailed and all four bond issues passed. Here are the results:
South Berwick voters trended with statewide voting, although South Berwick voters were less likely to vote to repeal the Tax Reform Legislation [...]
Primary & Referendum Election – June 8, 2010
The Primary and Referendum Election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, 2010. South Berwick voting will take place at the 3rd floor auditorium in Town Hall beginning at 7 am. In Maine you may register to vote anytime, including the day of the election. For more information about who can vote and how to [...]
Eliot 2009 Election Results
Thanks to Jim Schliestett of Eliotonline for these unofficial Eliot voting results.
2572 voters
Maine State Referendum items
Q1 Yes 1152 No 1408
Q2 Yes 776 No 1748
Q3 Yes 1046 No 1359
Q4 Yes 975 No 1511
Q5 Yes 1642 No 893
Q6 Yes [...]
South Berwick 2009 Election Results: Maine State Referendums
Here are the results of South Berwick voting on the statewide referendum questions. State-wide results will be added when available.
South Berwick 2009 Election Results: Local Races
Here are the results of South Berwick elections as of 8:32 pm. The final tallies may differ.
Link to South Berwick ballot with full text of Charter Amendment questions
Editorial: Endorsing Fred Wildnauer for School Board
Fred Wildnauer is running for the one open seat as a South Berwick representative to the SAD 35 Board of Directors.
I will be casting my vote for school board for Fred Wildnauer. I do not have children in the school system but believe excellent schools increase the value of my property and contribute to the [...]
Editorial: Endorsing Jean Demetracopoulos for Town Council
Jean Demetracopoulos, currently the Chair of the Town Council, is running unopposed for the three year seat on South Berwick Town Council. However, I heard from the Candidates Forum on October 29 that former Councilor Richard Clough is mounting a write in candidacy to oppose her.
When I cast my vote for Jean Demetracopoulos I will have no reservations [...]
Editorial: Endorsing David H. Webster for Town Council
On Tuesday, November 3 South Berwick voters will be casting votes to fill the remaining two year term of the Town Council seat that was left open when David E. Webster resigned his seat in July. Nelly P. Brisson, Ronald Ducharme, Audrey Fortier, and David H. Webster are vying for the seat.
I was undecided until a couple of days ago. [...]
Marshwood Adult Education: Candidates Night October 29
[ October 29, 2009; 6:30 pm; ] An opportunity to learn about local candidates for Town Council and School Board:
Marshwood Adult Education is hosting a Candidates Night on Thursday, October 29 at the Town Hall at 6:30.
See all the236diner stories on the 2009 elections
South Berwick Town Council Candidate: David H. Webster
David H. Webster, Pond Road, is running for the remaining two year term of the Town Council seat that was left open when David E. Webster resigned his seat in July.
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Here is Mr. Webster’s response to the questions posed by the236diner:
Bio:
Dave Webster, 55 years old lifelong resident of South Berwick, [...]
South Berwick Town Council Candidate: Audrey Fortier
Audrey Fortier, Rodier Road, is running for the remaining two year term of the Town Council seat that was left open when David E. Webster resigned his seat in July.
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Here is Ms. Fortier’s response to the questions posed by the236diner:
Audrey (Spinney) Fortier I grew up in Eliot and graduated as [...]
South Berwick Town Council Candidate: Ronald Ducharme
Ronald Ducharme, Buttonwood Road, is running for the remaining two year term of the Town Council seat that was left open when David E. Webster resigned his seat in July.
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Mr. Ducharme did not respond to the request to participate in the236diner candidate round up.
South Berwick Town Council Candidate: Nelly P. Brisson
Nelly P. Brisson, Buttonwood Road, is running for the remaining two year term of the Town Council seat that was left open when David E. Webster resigned his seat in July.
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Here is Ms. Brisson’s response to the questions posed by the236diner:
My name is Nelly P. Brisson and I have [...]
South Berwick Town Council Candidate: Jean Demetracopoulos
Jean Demetracopoulos, Oldfields Road, currently the Chair of the Town Council, is running unopposed for the three year seat on South Berwick Town Council.
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Here is Ms. Demetracopoulos’ response to the questions posed by the236diner:
Tell us something about yourself?
I have two boys in college and live on our Old Fields Rd farm [...]
