The strife is over...maybe

Let's hope the bitterness that has reared its ugly head in town in recent weeks can go away now that the voters have decided. Right or wrong, people purposed what they did over love of the town. The amendments were rejected. Let's move on. Feel free to comment.

Voting results:

Selectman: Valerie Kimber-Roy 75
Lindsay Coyle 68
Errol Peters (write-in) 65

Treasurer: Heidi Sagar 184

Moderator: Florence Webb 106
Meghan McGovern Hamilton (write-in) 85

Cemetery Trustee: Mary Dodge 208

Trustee of Trust Funds: Kathleen Coyle 130
2 seats open Donna Bronson (write-in) 5
Meghan Hamilton (write-in) 3

Planning Board: Harry McGovern 154
2 seats open P atrick Webb 67
Marilyn Booth 59

Zoning Board of Adjustment: Heidi Sagar 163
2 seats open Ron Spaulding (write-in) 3
Judy Boulet (write-in) 2

Conservation Committee: Richard Sagar 160
2 seats open David Clement (write-in) 7
Bobbi Jo Brown (write-in) 5

Zoning Amendment #1: Creation of new Districts: YES 54 NO 166

Zoning Amendment #2: Conservation Overlay District, Steep Slopes YES 54 NO 166

Zoning Amendment #3: Ridgeline Conservation Distinct above 1600 feet: YES 59 NO 168

Pancake Breakfast

The Grange is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday March 29th.
Come enjoy pancakes, bacon and sausage with maple syrup. It takes place at the Town Hall. Prices are $6.00 for adults and $2.50 for children.

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Correction: Town Moderator Florence Webb contacted state officials. Voting for both the school and town will go from 3 pm to 8 pm. Selectmen wish to remind voters that there will be no discussion at town meeting about the planning board amendments. Those items are on the ballot.

New kid in town

The youngest Landaff citizen arrived Sunday, March 1. Sheffield Benjamin Tyler joins his sister Elise and parents Jesse and Chris Tyler. He weighed in at 8 lbs. 13 1/2 oz.

Write-in announced

Meg McGovern Hamilton has announced her write-in campaign for town moderator. She launched her campaign on the social networking site Facebook.

Winter social and silent auction

Anyone got the winter blues? Perk up and come to the Winter Social at on February 28 at 7 pm in Landaff Town Hall. The event is sponsored by Woodland Stewards, who will provide refreshments and live music performed by “Not The Best” band featuring our own hometown boy Paul Amey.

While you’re enjoying the ambience and the eats, be sure to place bids for fabulous items in the Silent Auction. A partial list of auction goods includes:

· Photo portrait (people or pets) by Landaff photographer Meghan Hamilton of Rodeo & Co.

· Case of wine

· Up to four hours of Wood Splitting (you provide the wood)

· Three hours of service by a certified Personal Organizer

· One-Hour Massage gift certificate

· Not The Best Band - in performance at your home or the venue of your choice

· Picnic basket

· Xmas tree from Lobdell Tree Farm

· Beautiful Alpaca yarn From Landaff’s Foggy Bottom Alpaca Ranch

· Two days/One night use of two Kayaks

· Handcrafted cabinet by local woodworker Florence Webb

· Haircut by Landaff makeover guru Becky McGovern

· Housewares, Home Décor, and More!

So don’t hang around the house watching mud wrestling on ESPN!

Come out and have a toe-tapping good time with your friends and neighbors.

And go home with a treat for yourself or your sweetie.

This is hot!

For sale – Think Spring! 12 bundles of pre stained cedar shingles - light grey semi solid stain – 5 inch exposure = 25ft $400 Perfect for that small shed!

Can be seen at 257 Jim Noyes Hill Rd or call 838-6605 or email cwharton@plymouth.edu

Here's who is running

The following people have filed for positions:

Selectman: Lindsay S. Coyle & Valerie Kimber-Roy

Moderator: Florence Webb

Conservation Commissioner: Richard B. Sagar

Board of Adjustment: Heidi B. Sagar

Treasurer: Heidi B. Sagar

Cemetery Trustee: Mary Dodge

Trustee of the Trust Funds: Kathleen Ann Coyle

Planning Board: Marilyn Booth, Harold D. McGovern & Patrick J. Webb