Trenton voters reject withdrawal initiative
TRENTON Voters on Monday rejected a referendum article that would have directed the Board of Selectmen and School Committee to form a committee to develop a plan for withdrawal from Alternative Organizational Structure 91 (AOS 91), also known as the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (MDIRSS).
Two hundred and eight voters disapproved of exploring the withdrawal process, with 121 voting in favor of it.
According to the article, which made its way to the ballot via citizens’ petition, the withdrawal plan would be brought to the state Department of Education for approval before going to voters for final consideration.
Trenton voters reject school system withdrawal
TRENTON Voters on Monday rejected a proposal to have the Board of Selectmen and School Committee form a committee to develop a plan for withdrawal from the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (MDIRSS).
Two hundred and eight voters disapproved of initiating the withdrawal process, with 121 voting in favor of it.
According to the warrant article, which made its way to the ballot via a citizens’ petition, the withdrawal plan would be submitted to the state Department of Education for approval before going to voters for final consideration.
In response to the election results, MDIRSS Superintendent Marc Gousse told the Islander, “It’s nice to know that the community has validated the work of the [School Committee] and all the folks that had been just working really hard to control costs and keep a balanced perspective on what’s best for the kids and also maintain our fiduciary responsibility.”
Date changed for Trenton Town Meeting
TRENTON The meeting portion of the Trenton Town Meeting has been moved to June 12 at 1 p.m. at the ball field at the Trenton Elementary School.
Voting for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and referendum articles will still take place on May 17 from 2–6 p.m. at the town office.
Initially, the open half of Town Meeting was scheduled for May 18, but at its April 20 meeting, the selectmen discussed setting an alternate date due to the state allowing an increase in the number of people permitted at public gatherings after May 24.
When voters go to the ballot box on May 17, they will elect two selectmen. Charles Farley Jr. is running for one of the two open seats along with incumbents John Bennett and Carlene Hanscom.
Date changed for Trenton Town Meeting
TRENTON The meeting portion of the Trenton Town Meeting has been moved to June 12 at 1 p.m. at the ball field at the Trenton Elementary School, according to a post on the town’s Facebook page.
Voting for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and referendum articles will still take place on May 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the town office.
Initially, the open half of Town Meeting was scheduled for May 18, but at its April 20 meeting, the Board of Selectmen discussed setting an alternate date due to the state allowing an increase in the number of people permitted at public gatherings after May 24.
Date changed for Trenton Town Meeting
TRENTON The meeting portion of the Trenton Town Meeting has been moved to June 12 at 1 p.m. at the ball field at the Trenton Elementary School, according to a post on the town’s Facebook page.
Voting for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and referendum articles will still take place on May 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the town office.
Initially, the open half of Town Meeting was scheduled for May 18, but at its April 20 meeting, the Board of Selectmen discussed setting an alternate date due to the state allowing an increase in the number of people permitted at public gatherings after May 24.