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  • Letter: Falmouth candidate backs Route 1 project

    I am writing in support of the Route 1 improvement project because it represents a much-needed face-lift and beautification project for a critical part of Falmouth. The new zoning and infrastructure improvements will encourage additional commercial and residential development, which is good for o...

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    Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:50 am

  • Letter: Falmouth shouldn't gamble on Route 1

    I must comment on Question 1 on the Falmouth ballot. This proposed general obligation bond is a big deal. According to the town treasurer (in the brochure mailed to all residents), it has been “concluded that there will be sufficient funds to cover borrowing costs … because the Town ...

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    Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:50 am
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  • Letter: Harrington, Bickerstaff for Falmouth School Board

    Clare Harrington is a proven leader and ideal candidate for the Falmouth School Board. As a teacher and education consultant she has detailed knowledge of what works effectively and efficiently in a school system. From her professional life to organizing the PTO volunteers and supporting local yo...

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    Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:40 am

  • Letter: Anderson for Falmouth Town Council

    I’ve known Russ Anderson for three short years and have been very impressed by his reception and attention to my ideas and opinions. I’ve also noticed he is eager to learn others’ opinions and suggestions relating to issues about Falmouth town government. I’m impressed wit...

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    Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:40 am

  • Letter: Goldberg deserves Falmouth's trust, votes

    Dave Goldberg and his wonderful family are personal friends. We’ve shared ski days, beach days, Patriot-losing-Super Bowl days as well as numerous family cookouts. He’s even shared secret grilling tips so our chicken is not seared like a hockey puck (that alone makes him invaluable to...

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    Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:30 am

  • Letter: Campbell for SAD 51 Board of Directors

    I am pleased to see that Karen Campbell has decided to seek election to the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors. She and Bill Richards have put a great deal of effort into the district’s well-thought out long-range plan. With her back on the board she will be able to take t...

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    Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:30 am

  • Letter: Harrington 'right choice' for Falmouth

    Clare Harrington is the right choice to serve on Falmouth’s School Board. Clare and I served together on Falmouth’s New Elementary School Advisory Committee for a number of years. Clare proved herself to be focused and dedicated to the task supporting the building’s many sustain...

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    Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:20 am

  • Letter: Bickerstaff, Harrington for Falmouth School Board

    Caryn Bickerstaff has been an active volunteer within the Falmouth school community for 10 years; as such she has seen the impact of the many challenges the schools have recently faced. She is a founding member of the Falmouth Music Parents Association and past president. Her commitment to qualit...

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  • Letter: Falmouth should elect Harrington, Bickerstaff

    We are delighted that Falmouth has two strong candidates for School Board: Clare Harrington and Caryn Bickerstaff. As parents of four Falmouth graduates we continue to have a strong commitment to our excellent schools. Clare and her husband, whose children are currently in the Falmouth sch...

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    Monday, May 20, 2013

  • Letter: Hanley for SAD 51 Board of Directors

    As Cumberland residents with children currently in the School Administrative District 51 school system, we are writing to support Bethany Hanley's election to the School Board. Bethany is a passionate and committed community member with leadership experience in many different roles impacting yout...

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    Monday, May 20, 2013
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