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• NC woman's unclaimed body left in hearse 9 days

  The hearse is owned by David B. Lawson Mortuary, which now faces an investigation by the state agency that grants funeral licenses. An investigation concluded she had a history of health problems and had died of natural causes, and Carrboro... more »

  TOM BREEN, Associated Press Writer Associated Press1 week ago

  investigation | crime | punishment

• Calls for more 'transparency,' efficiency in town government

  Town government is vital in our democratic society, and its governance must be democratic, open to public discussion and public participation. Agendas should be posted well in advance to give residents an opportunity to consider the town's... more »

  1 month ago

  democracy | school

• Birthdays & anniversaries

  Birthdays & anniversaries Richard Landgrebe, Pete Pease (66), Bebop Bushman, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Morsey (41st anniversary). If you would like your birthday or anniversary published in The Spectrum, please mail or deliver the information to The... more »

  2 months ago

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  New Milford school board chooses pay-to-play to limit staff cuts

  School board member David Lawson knew his proposals for pay-to-play sports and higher student parking fees might be unpopular but he insisted they are better options than losing teachers and staff. Board member William Wellman cast the lone... more »

  Nanci G. Hutson, Staff Writer 2 months ago

  school | high schools | losses | recreational and sporting goods | teachers

• Birthdays & anniversaries

  Birthdays & anniversaries Lyn Hottes, Pat DePra (in memory), Melissa Orosz (48), Isaac Erwin (10), Dave and Katie Guest (7th anniversary). David A. Lawson (52), Alan Smith Jr., Jack Miller (in memory), Mary Ellen and George Buckbee... more »

  2 months ago

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  Budget season SPECTRUM/A number of vehicles in the village center were decked out Monday with signs encouraging residents and taxpayers to vote 'yes' at May 18's New Milford budget referendum. Many of the car owners were in town for a rally in... more »

  Norm Cummings 3 months ago

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  14 New Milford leaders and parents rally to encourage budget support

  Fourteen elected town and education leaders, parents, and civic activists who favor the proposed $91.4 million town and school budget rallied for a photo Monday on the Town Hall steps. At a town meeting last week, Republican George McLaughlin, a... more »

  Nanci G. Hutson, Staff Writer 3 months ago

  state budget and tax | budgets and budgeting | school | parties and movements | civil and public service

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  A number of vehicles in the village center were decked out Monday with signs encouraging residents and taxpayers to vote 'yes' at May 18's New Milford budget referendum. Many of the car owners were in town for a rally in the budget's support.... more »

  Norm Cummings 3 months ago

• New Milford Board of Finance votes to restore $1 million to proposed budget

  The Board of Finance's voting delay on the proposed 2010-11 school budget proved a winner for education supporters who wanted money restored to the budget voters will be asked to approve May 18. The proposed town and school budget that will now... more »

  Nanci G. Hutson, staff writer 4 months ago

  budgets and budgeting

• Board of Ed appointment triggers partisan debate

  Rodney Weinberg was selected Monday to fill the education board seat vacated by Democratic veteran and former school board chairman Lisa Diamond. In a move Democrats described as a power grab,'' Republican Town Council members stepped away from... more »

  By Nanci G Hutson, staff writer 6 months ago

  parties and movements | budgets and budgeting | democracy