Posts under ‘In the News’

Group tries to pare SAD 35 budget plan even further
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Though the proposed School Administrative District 35 budget included a reduction in assessed taxes, …

$26M budget is sent to SAD 35 voters
York Weekly
A clear majority of the 80 or so Eliot and South Berwick residents at the SAD 35 district-wide budget meeting at the [...]

Serious injuries after head-on collision Tuesday in South Berwick
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Four people were transported to area hospitals Tuesday afternoon after a head-on collision between two sedans on …

Firm pitches solar farms over huge CMP expansion
Foster’s Daily Democrat
A small company out of Portland is pitching a big plan that would substitute solar power for a Central [...]

Help needed cracking $6g theft
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Police are asking for the public’s help after $6000 worth of electronics was stolen from a Witchtrot Road home Tuesday. …

South Berwick council does U-turn on road repairs
Foster’s Daily Democrat
In a reversal of its pledge to support a budget that would reflect a zero tax rate increase, the Town [...]

$26M SAD 35 budget moves forward
York Weekly
At the May meeting, the board will have specific figures about how Eliot and South Berwick’s local assessment will be impacted, he said. …
Maine voters will decide on reducing state’s excise tax
Foster’s Daily Democrat
South Berwick stands to lose $450000 a year, North Berwick would lose $350000-400000, and Eliot would [...]

South Berwick residents offer ideas for local economic development
Foster’s Daily Democrat
A year after an industrial park was nixed, residents on Wednesday sounded off on what kind of economic development …
Rally planned in bid to save Memorial, Sarah Long bridges
York Weekly
A group called Save Our Bridges will hold a rally Tuesday, April 28, in town to [...]

South Berwick EDC asks public for help with plotting future
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Hoping to chart a course for the town’s future growth, the Economic Development Committee will review the results of …

Town will continue to absorb costs for school crossing guards
Foster’s Daily Democrat
While the idea has been discussed during recent budget workshops, having School Administrative District [...]

South Berwick Town Council takes ‘green’ first steps
York Weekly
The Town Council is taking major steps toward energy efficiency, including its agreement to fund an energy inventory …
South Berwick looks to save some green by going green
Foster’s Daily Democrat
With the Town Council leaning toward reducing the amount of money it spends on attracting businesses and development [...]

South Berwick takes steps to preserve village
York Weekly
Nearly all of the 40 residents who attended a Planning Board hearing on Tuesday about a new downtown district spoke in favor of the proposal…
South Berwick economic development budget targeted in tough times
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Tough economic times and the slowdown in the housing market has the Town Council [...]

South Berwick town budget plan could result in zero tax increase
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Displaying a level of cooperation that was absent this same time last year, the Town Council, town department heads, and town manager’s office have worked together to produce a fiscal 2010 budget proposal that could result in no tax rate increase.
South Berwick’s new [...]

Roberta Orsini named assistant South Berwick town manager
Foster’s Daily Democrat
As expected, Roberta Orsini has been named assistant town manager. John Schempf, who last week started work as the …
Fed funds make up for cuts; school officials rein in optimism
Portsmouth Herald
Federal economic stimulus money coming to Maine will make up for state aid cuts to existing [...]

York County awaits stimulus funds
York Weekly
The towns of York, Kittery and South Berwick, as well as the Kittery and York water districts, are requesting funds totaling $42 …
York County Stimulus List…
Eliot couple wins $25000 green wedding
Portsmouth Herald News
Jonathan Blakeslee and Joelle Guerard of Eliot, Maine, are the winners of Clay Hill Farm’s green wedding giveaway. [...]

Farming in Maine a growing business
MaineToday.com
York County was one of a handful of counties in Maine to gain farm acreage, up 3 percent from 2002. Libby said that is probably because of people reviving farming on existing lands that had been fallow.
South Berwick, Eliot schools may have to slash 15 jobs
York Weekly
As many as 15 [...]

York County schools could get $22m if Senate OKs economic stimulus …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Schools in the Marshwood SAD 35 district, which comprises Eliot and South Berwick, could see more than $1.08 million for similar needs.

Hearing on where to send students to be held Thursday
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Residents interested in expressing their thoughts or concerns about the [...]

South Berwick heating aid event raises nearly $5K
York Weekly
Eighty residents showed their generosity at the Saturday auction and raffle at the historic Wadleigh Gardens Ballroom, raising $4800 …
School’s quiz event to aid kids in Haiti
York Weekly
Adults and kids answering geography questions in the gym of the Marshwood Great Works School on Friday could make a [...]

Study: Former church would work as South Berwick library
Foster’s Daily Democrat
St. Michael’s Church is a “more than sufficient” space for a new library…
Students in Eliot and South Berwick know their place in the world
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Hayden Fitt, a fifth-grader at the Marshwood Great Works School, has a chance to win a $25000 college scholarship after [...]

South Berwick hires new town manager
Dover Community News
The Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve hiring an experienced administrator, John B. Schempf, to be the new town manager effective Feb. 17.
Town hires new manager
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Nine months after it bought out former Town Manager Jeff Grossman’s contract for $102000, the Town Council on …
Council [...]

Maine police cracking down on vehicles registered out of state
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Berwick, South Berwick and North Berwick police do not have a zero-tolerance policy like Kittery; rather, they first issue warnings and give individuals 30 …
Editorial:  Maine cannot tolerate illegal registrations
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Kittery practices zero-tolerance in expecting the law to be observed. Through Dec. 9, [...]

Ending big blackout will take time in York County
York Weekly
An old tree near the historic Sarah Orne Jewett Home on Route 4 in South Berwick came down during a heavy ice and rain storm Thursday night.  Thousands of Maine and New Hampshire residents were without power …

Towns hope recycling market recovers soon
Foster’s Daily Democrat
South Berwick [...]

Pay per bag now official
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The bags have been purchased. The townspeople have (hopefully) been informed. And the complicated language with the …
Marshwood assistant principal honored
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Growing up as a Noble High School Knight, Tony Bourbon said he never would have imagined working for the rival Hawks of …

Construction just got costlier in [...]

‘A perfect fit’ – Little Hat Company hosts book signing
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Local children’s book author and illustrator Jane Cowen-Fletcher appeared for a book signing at The Little Hat Company …
Police, DEA bust drug operation, seize guns at building housing …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Eliot Police Chief Theodor Short reported that a joint investigation by the Federal Bureau [...]

South Berwick to kick off annual Home for the Holidays
Foster’s Daily Democrat
South Berwick’s 2008 Home for the Holidays celebration during the first weekend in December will feature a slew of new events.
Salmon Falls Mills to host Open Studios
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Preparations are under way at the Salmon Falls Mills for the biggest Open Studios event to [...]

The trash dilemma: Independent hauling company could have trouble
Foster’s Daily Democrat
But he said he might not have the time to do so, as his South Berwick operation is a one-day, part-time effort in addition to his full-time job…

S. Berwick raises nearly $6000 for fuel
Portsmouth Herald
The town will be able to keep those in need warmer [...]

Meeting scheduled to discuss possibility of Rollinsford students …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
A meeting has been scheduled between the Rollinsford, NH and South Berwick communities to discuss the possibility …
State champs
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The Marshwood Travel Soccer Boys U13 Div II team, comprised of boys from Eliot and South Berwick, finished a great season by winning the Maine [...]

South Berwick volunteers help winterize homes
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Many are dreading this upcoming winter because of soaring heating prices but fortunately for some residents, winter just got a little warmer and cheaper.

Swearing in of new councilors is Monday
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Newly elected Town Councilors Gerald MacPherson and David E. Webster will be sworn in Monday night at [...]

South Berwick residents sound off on town’s economic development …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Build a bypass to alleviate downtown traffic. Promote the town as a tourist destination.
Potential for wind farm explored in South Berwick
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Three gauges tacked onto a cell phone tower off Route 236 could hold the key to the kind of development the town [...]

Five to face off for two South Berwick council seats; three vying …
Foster’s Daily Democrat
The filing period for expiring Town Council and School Board seats closed Friday, and the field of candidates …
South Berwick Fire Department Open House
Portsmouth Herald News
South Berwick Fire Department will hold an open house from 10 am to 2 pm Sunday, [...]