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Town Of B uxt o n 2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Never Forgotten

Forever Remembered

Town Of Buxton

Annual Town Report July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 I N C O R P O R T E D 1 7 7 2 S E T T L E D 1 7 4 8 M A I N E T O W N O F

Dedication of the Annual Town Report

Tom Kennie

The Board of Selectmen are honored to be dedicating this year’s Town Report to Tom Kennie and Harry Weymouth. Both were outstanding citizens of the Town of Buxton and left us entirely too soon. It’s difficult to put into words what they meant to the community, but both have left voids that can never be filled. Tom Kennie was a person like no other. He lived to make people laugh. Even if he was having a bad day, you could still find him joking and laughing. He was always there to lend a hand to whomever needed one. He took pride in everything he did and felt others should do the same. He was famous for his pumpkin whoopie pies, which would never last long around the Town Hall. His family meant everything to him, and he meant everything to his Town of Buxton family.

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Dedication of the Annual Town Report

Harry Weymouth

Harry Weymouth was the gentlest soul. He volunteered in his community from a young age beginning with the Fire Department, which became his full time career. He always appeared calm, even if a situation riled him. He had a quiet demeanor about him, which drew you to him. He enjoyed farming and working with his hands, and showed up when you needed him and did anything that was asked of him. He was a family man, along with being a dedicated firefighter, who was always willing to help others.

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The Town of Buxton Selectmen’s Report 2018/2019

2018 was a difficult year for the Town of Buxton with the loss of two beloved members of our community. InAugust, long time firefighter HarryWeymouth was tragically killed in a car accident. Harry was an active member of the South Portland Fire Department but his roots in the firefighting community started with the Groveville Fire Department. Tom Kennie, Public Works Director, also passed away in August after a brief illness with cancer. Tom had worked for the Town for 18 years and had been the Public Works Director for 6 years. Both of these men have left huge voids and will be missed tremendously. The Town welcomed several new employees in 2018. Police Officer William “Cody” Blackwell, and Dispatchers Samantha Campobasso and Sydney Lathrop complete the staffing for those departments. Kevin Kimball was hired as the new Public Works Director in October, along with Chris Gaudet and Chris Fogg to complete the crew.

While commercial growth in the Town has slowed, we are pleased to welcome two additional businesses to the Narragansett Business Park – Waltz and Sons Inc. and Prime Cut Landscaping.

With the finalization of the adult recreational marijuana law, Buxton voters approved an ordinance to prohibit growing, cultivating, selling and retail marijuana social clubs at the June 2018 Town Meeting. Also approved at Town Meeting was the purchase of two new Freightliner 10 wheel dump/plow trucks to replace the aging fleet at Public Works. The Board of Selectmen would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to all employees, trustees, and volunteers. We’d also like to thank our residents for their support of the services the Town provides. Thank you for making Buxton a better place to live and grow.

I N C O R P O R T E D 1 7 7 2 S E T T L E D 1 7 4 8 M A I N E T O W N O F

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Respectfully submitted, Buxton Board of Selectmen

_________________________ _________________________ Clifford L. Emery, Chair Jean C. Harmon, Vice Chair

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Dennis P. Santolucito Chad E. Poitras

__________________________ Mark J. Blier

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In Remembrance The Town of Buxton wishes to remember the residents in our community who passed away last year.

Carl Herbert Anderson Jerome Wilfred Arsenault Richard Philip Arsenault Keith Lawrence Bangs Marilyn B. Bartlett Steven Edward Berry Michael Francis Brnger Micah Raymond Brundage Cecil Joel Burgess Sr. Vickie Lynn Byrnes Daniel D. Colpritt Jr. Timothy Allan Conn Cynthia Anne Crockett Stephen Geffery Daige Susan Jeanne Daniels Mildred Bernice Dearborn Joseph Antonio Dias Ann Marie Direnzo Harriet Olive Doughty Louis Herbert Emery Aria Brooke Fall Joseph Donald Fitzgerald Jr. Robert Scott Garland Kenneth Wilson Garnett

Carl Burton Geyer Jr. Donald C. Goodrich Cheryl Pauline Gorham Le Thi Graziano Marilyn J. Groder Louise Martha Guthzeit June E. Hamlin Brandon M. Handlen Bruce James Harris Doris Irene Havu Kaitlin M. Henderson Robert Scott Howard Ross Alexander Hugo-Vidal Mary F. Kenney Dorothy Marie King Priscilla Kochocki James Edward Larrabee Erle Maitland Leavitt Robert C. Libby Turla Marie Linscott Jean Logan Muriel E. Logan Grace Marian John E. Maxson

David Gene McCrillis Maurice Alvin McLaskey Glennis Arlene Mowatt Donald Everett Nason Sr. Mary Alice Nicely John Gerard Pelletier Penelope Lee Reed Ruel William Ricker III Timothy Shawn Sansone Barbara Ann Smith Therese Emma Somerville Edward Everett Steeves Elizabeth A. Tardif Catherine Brittain Taxiarchis Sarah Sue Terrano Eric Wayne Thomas Gregory Allen Tibbetts Everett L. Towle Basil Eugene Townsend Jr. Elliott Elvin Tracy Sr.

Albert G. Tweedie Roberta L. Vratari Violet E. Waterman

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Elected Officers, Appointed Officials, Town Employees, Boards, Committees, Commissions and Trustees (Dates shown in parenthesis indicate when term ends, Month & Year)

Elected Officers Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor Clifford L. Emery, Chair (6/19) Jean C. Harmon, Vice Chair (6/20) Mark J. Blier (6/19) Chad E. Poitras (6/21) Dennis P. Santolucito (6/20) Budget Committee Sheridan W. Bennett, Chair (6/19) Richard H. Emery Jr. (6/20) David A. Field, Jr. (6/21) Martin F. Macisso, Jr. (6/20) Arthur A. Payeur (6/19) Richard H. Streeter (6/19) Scott A. Warshol (6/21) Maine School Administrative District Number Six Directors Jeremiah K. Ross, III, Chair (6/19) Keith A. Emery, Vice Chair (6/21) David A. Field Jr., Secretary (6/20) Craig S. Lefebvre, Treasurer (6/19) Christopher Baldinelli (6/21) Town Clerk John L. Myers, Jr. (6/20) Town Meeting Moderator Hiram R. Davis Appointed Officials Emergency Management Agency Nathan R. Schools, Director (12/20) William C. Roberts Jr., Deputy (12/20) Health Officer Chad E. Poitras (12/20) Motor Vehicle Agent and Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Agent David M. Anderson Public Access Officer John L. Myers Jr. Nathan M. Carlow (6/19) Ellen H. Decotiis (6/21) Arthur A. Payeur (6/20) Planning Board

Selectmen’s Assistant & Welfare Director Krystal L. Dyer Vacancy, Fair Hearing Authority Sub-Registrar for Disposition Permits James Pate (6/19) Chad E. Poitras (6/19) Tax Collector Elizabeth “LeeAnn” A. Pratt Town Treasurer Kimberly Beam Town Departments Business Office John L. Myers Jr., Office Manager David M. Anderson, Motor Vehicle Agent Marilyn M. Holland, Accounts Payable Angela H. Michie, Deputy Town Clerk Elizabeth “LeeAnn” A. Pratt, Tax Collector Ruth M. Scheibenpflug, Assistant Clerk Code Enforcement Officer, Building and Plumbing Inspector Peter Gordon (4/19) Tammy M. Munson, Deputy (4/19) Kandice Talbot, Executive Assistant Chester “Chet” Ouellette, Facilities Manager Recreation Department Nicole Welch, Director Grace Bibber, Supervisor Fire-Rescue Department Nathan R. Schools, Chief Jeremy M. Redlon, Deputy Fire Chief Jason Grant, Deputy Fire Chief Jamie A. Grant, Deputy Fire Chief Michael Mirisola, Deputy EMS Chief William C. Roberts, Deputy EMA Director Joanne C. Ward, Executive Assistant Gene D. Harmon, Safety Officer Merlyn D. McLaughlin, Fire Warden Jacob Freeman, Station 1 Captain Paul Yarumian, Station 1 Lieutenant Conrad Jellison, Station 2 Captain John MacDonald, Station 2 Lieutenant Michael D. Roberts, Station 3 Captain Brandon Redlon, Station 3 Lieutenant Christopher Swenson, EMS Captain Denise Nessman, EMS Lieutenant Thomas Lindstedt, Fire Police Captain Robert Gorham, Fire Police Lieutenant

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Elected Officers, Appointed Officials, Town Employees, Boards, Committees, Commissions and Trustees (Cont.) (Dates shown in parenthesis indicate when term ends, Month & Year)

Saco River Cable Committee Mark J. Blier (12/20) Clifford L. Emery (12/20)

Police Department Troy A. Cline, Police Chief

Fausto “Frank” Costa, Executive Assistant Scott Camire, Support Services Specialist

Saco River Community TV Corp. Brenton R. Hill, Director (12/19) Kyle D. Durkin, Alternate (12/19) Saco River Corridor Commission Vacant Jeremy William Miller, Alternate (11/19) Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission General Assembly Member Vacancy Alternate Member Vacancy Voter Registration Appeals Board Joan E. Plummer, Chair (12/22) Bonita J. Usher (Democrat) (2/13) Charles F. Thurber (Republican) (12/21) Trustees Berry Memorial Library

Police Officers – Full Time Francis E. Pulsoni, Corporal James P. Bradbury William “Kody” Blackwell Warren P. Day Jessica A. Ramsay Hunter R. Smith Keith J. Waltz Animal Control Adele Jones Dispatchers – Full Time Samantha Campobasso

Nicole Howard Sydney Lathrop Daniel McGlincey Kathleen A. Mullen

Public Works Department Kevin M. Kimball, Director Thomas J. Torno, Foreman Derek McOsker, Town Mechanic Michael W. Crockett Christopher P. Fogg Christopher E. Gaudet Anthony J. Musto, III Charles “Ed” O’Neil Jr. Michael D. Roberts Joanne C. Ward, Administrative Assistant Solid Waste & Recycling Gregory P. Heffernan, Manager Darren M. Mercier, Assistant Manager John “Jack” MacLean Thomas S. Meserve, Booth Attendant Voter Registration Ruth M. Scheibenpflug, Registrar (12/20) Jane E. Cummings, Deputy (12/20) Suzanne Shorter, Deputy (12/20) Appointed Boards & Representatives Board of Appeals Stephen J. Heroux, Chair (12/19) Peter D. Leavitt, Vice Chair (12/19)

Matthew Logan (12/19) Ansel E. Stevens (12/20) Gloria J. Stevens (12/21) Kathryn M. Smith, Librarian Bonny Eagle Park Mark J. Blier (12/20) Jeremie Montgomery (12/19) Vacancy Carroll Park Toby L. Reynolds (12/20) Carol B. Sanborn (12/19) Vacancy Estes Park Randall J. Porter (12/19) Vacancy Vacancy Pleasant Point Park Jean C. Harmon (12/20)

Vacancy Vacancy Town Farm Park

Patrick J. Hanna (12/20) Charlene E. Libby (12/19) Scott A. Warchol (12/21)

David M. Anderson (12/21) Tashia L. Pinkham (12/20) Randall J. Porter (12/19) Ruth M. Scheibenpflug (12/20)

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Elected Officers, Appointed Officials, Town Employees, Boards, Committees, Commissions and Trustees (Cont.) (Dates shown in parenthesis indicate when term ends, Month & Year)

State Senators Senator Justin M. Chenette Maine Senate District 31 3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 State Senate Phone: 1-800-423-6900 Senator Linda Sanborn Maine Senate District 30 3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 State Senate Phone: 1-800-423-6900 State Representatives Representative Mark J. Blier Maine Representative District 22

West Buxton Library (Trustees Not Appointed by the Selectmen) Bart McCrum, Chairperson Amy Hughes, Library Director Morgan (Denise) Jones Assistant Director William Warner, Treasurer Joyce Segee, Secretary Betsy Clay Pinky Hannigan Beth Plummer Bette Robicheaw Cathy Sargent Lila Wilkins Weymouth Park (Trustees Not Appointed by the Selectmen)

Charles A. Elwell Robert C. Elwell Nicholas P. Pinkham Town Committees Business Design Standards Stephen J. Heroux (12/20) Laurie L. Warchol (12/20) Vacancy

State House Phone: 1-800-423-2900 Representative Donald G. Marean Maine Representative District 16 233 Bonny Eagle Road, Hollis, ME 04042 Residence Phone: 207-727-5527 State House Phone: 1-800-423-2900 Fax: 207-727-4993 Cell Phone: 207-653-8927 Email: Donald.Marean@legislature.maine.gov

Cemetery Committee Chad E. Poitras (12/19) 2 Vacancies Comprehensive Plan Committee Mark J. Blier (12/21) Henry W. Huntley (12/21) Jeremiah K. Ross III (12/21) Clifford W. Thomas (12/21) Keep the Heat on Committee Jean C. Harmon, Chair (12/20) Cheryl L. Emery (12/19) Gregory P. Heffernan (12/21) Toy Box Mia B. Dodge, Chair (12/21) David G. Johnson (12/20) Carolyn A. Snell (12/19)

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Buxton Fire-Rescue 185 Portland Road Buxton, ME 04093 Office (207) 929-3099 Fax (207) 929-3076

Chief Nathan Schools, EFO Deputy Chief Jeremy Redlon Deputy Chief Jason Grant

Deputy Chief Jamie Grant Department Website: www.buxtonfr.org Deputy Chief Michael Mirisola

Buxton Board of Selectmen 185 Portland Road Buxton, Maine 04093 Board of Selectmen:

April 1, 2019

It is my pleasure to submit the 2018-2019 Annual Report on behalf of the Officers and Members of Buxton Fire-Rescue. During 2018 members remained active while attending training and responding to emergency calls. Below are the departments call statistics showing the last three years of emergency incidents.

Aside from emergency responses the members participated in many different fire, HazMat, and medical trainings, all totaled members spent over 4,400 hours training during the year. Training of our personnel is extremely important to carry out the mission of our department. This past year the department was given a structure on Long Plains Road to use for training, up to and including burning the building down. This structure gave the department the opportunity to train in an actual building, practice ventilation techniques, and attack fires on upper floors, which is not something that we are often able to practice. Acquired structures help the department provide as close to realistic structural firefighter training as possible. The department would like to thank John Havu for donating the structure to advance firefighter training in our community. During Fire Prevention Week which runs each year from Sunday to Saturday (during the week that includes October 9th in recognition of the Great Chicago Fire), the department hosted an open house at Bar Mills Station. Parents brought their children in for many fire prevention demonstrations such as crawling through the smoke house, flowing handlines at mock houses, and climbing through the apparatus.

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Buxton Fire-Rescue 2018-2019 Annual Report

April 1, 2019 Aside from providing community fire prevention, this year the department worked with Bonny Eagle High School, Standish Fire-EMS, Cumberland County Sherriff’s Office, and Chad Poitras Funeral Home and Cremation Services to provide a mock accident for all high schoolers. This event scheduled just prior to homecoming highlighted the risks of driving under the influence. A big thank you goes to Firefighter/ Paramedic Kate McQuillen for her effort coordinating all of the pieces of this valuable program.

Unfortunately, for many of us August 2018 was a month that we would have rather not had to struggle through, with the untimely deaths of Firefighter/Paramedic Harry Weymouth and Public Works Director Tom Kennie within 22 days of each other. Out of the sorrow and sadness I saw a department and town come together to support not only the families left behind, but also to support each other. The members of this department showed exactly what they were made of and just what this profession and brotherhood is all about. Although we miss both men greatly, it is the fun memories that will carry their legacy on. Finally, I would like to thank the members, their families and the community for continued support of such a great community organization. Keep up the hard work! Respectfully Submitted,

Nathan R. Schools, EFO Fire-Rescue Chief Emergency Management Director

WORKING TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR COMMUNITY AND FIRST RESPONDERS

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Police Department January 2018 – December 2018

The two images above are representations of the shoulder patches worn on the dress uniforms of Patrol and Dispatch personnel of the Buxton Police Department. You may recognize the images as the two “patch plaques” displayed on the parking lot side wall of the new addition. They help to identify the Public Safety section of Town Hall to citizens and visiting guests to our great Town as well. The cost for all the exterior signage to identify the Public Safety area of Town Hall was graciously donated by a Buxton couple. To the Citizens of Buxton, “The mission of the Buxton Police Department is to uphold the law fairly and firmly: to reduce crime; to pursue and bring to justice those who break the law; to protect, help and reassure the community: and to be seen to do all this with integrity, common sense, sound judgment, teamwork and respect. We must be compassionate, courteous and patient, acting without fear, favor or prejudice to the rights of others while applying intelligent use of discretion of the law. We need to be professional, calm and restrained in the face of violence and apply only that force which is necessary to accomplish our lawful duty. We must strive to reduce the fears of the public and so far as we can, to reflect their priorities in the action we take. It is also our mission to strengthen public confidence in the organization, develop and maintain positive relationships with the community and promote the concept of teamwork for the benefit of all, while at the same time promoting a safe and friendly community through proactive enforcement and education. We must respond to well-founded criticism with willingness for change in response to the changing needs of our community.” I feel it is important to leave the department mission statement at the beginning of eachAnnual Report as a reminder of your police department’s commitment and dedication to the citizens of Buxton. Patrol Section: We are currently at full staff for the previous manpower authorization by the citizens. I would however request that the citizens authorize the manpower authorization increase to nine (9) full time officer positions in the coming year.

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Police Department (Cont.) January 2018 – December 2018

It is my intent to hire a Sergeant to replace Corporal Pulsoni when he retires in July. The Corporal position will then be retitled to Detective/Evidence Room Manager position. This will keep the officer staff at six (6) with a Sergeant, Detective and my position. This would allow for better follow-up on major crimes in Town and increased accountability for any property in the newly built Evidence Room. Ideally, I would recommend eight (8) police officers, one (1) Detective, one (1) Sergeant and of course my position for a total of eleven (11) full time sworn staff. The Town has been growing steadily and the demand for law enforcement services has increased as well. We rely heavily on our neighboring communities and the State Police when needed. We hiredWilliam“Kody” Blackwell to fill the last full time police officer positionwith the department. Officer Blackwell comes to us from previously working as a Corrections Officer (CO) in the York County Jail in Alfred. His previous experience as a CO has benefited him in how he interacts and treats people in Buxton as a police officer. He is very Community Policing oriented and is a fine addition to this department. He is expected to attend the mandated Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) in August of this year. Officer Hunter Smith graduated the BLETP in May and has returned to serve the citizens of Buxton. Officer Jessica Ramsay is in the process of training to become Town’s first Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). This specialized training will allow her to detect drug use in impaired drivers in addition to alcohol use. This tool will prove invaluable to the department as we are seeing more drug impaired drivers since the legalization of marijuana. Dispatch Center: We hired two (2) new full time (FT) dispatchers in 2018 to bring Dispatch Center staff full staffing.

Buxton resident Samantha Campobasso was hired to fill one of our two full time dispatcher vacancies in November of 2018 and completed her training with ease. She comes to us with no prior experience and is currently attending college. She has already been recognized by International Academies of Emergency Dispatch instructors as having great leadership skills in addition to her competency as a dispatcher. Samantha Campobasso

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Police Department (Cont.) January 2018 – December 2018

Sydney Lathrop Sydney Lathrop was hired to fill the last full time Dispatcher position in December of 2018 and came to us from our Public SafetyAnswering Point (PSAP) in Scarborough. She is an experienced Dispatcher with five (5) years of experience as a Dispatcher in a PSAP environment. She is certified in Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) and EMD Quality Assurance (QA).

The above chart reflects types of calls handled and the increase or decrease between 2017 (BLUE) and 2018 (RED) . Your department has dealt with numerous issues in 2018 to include some of the following:

• Assaults • Domestic Violence Issues • Drug Related Issues • Harassment Issues • Increased OUI Arrests

• Reckless Conduct • Reckless Conduct with Dangerous Weapon • Terrorizing • Traffic Related Issues

The Department is currently staffed as follows:

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

1. 2.

Support Services Specialist Scott Camire (Also a Part Time Officer) Executive Assistant Fausto “Frank” Costa (Also a PT Dispatcher)

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Police Department (Cont.) January 2018 – December 2018 POLICE

Full Time Staff

Part Time Staff

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Chief Troy Cline Corporal Francis Pulsoni Officer James Bradbury Officer Warren Day Officer Jessica Ramsay Officer Keith Waltz Officer Hunter Smith Officer William Blackwell

1. Reserve Officer Daryen Granata 2. Reserve Officer Derek Dinsmore 3. Animal Control Officer Adele Jones

DISPATCH

Full Time Staff

Part Time Staff

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Dispatcher Kathy Mullen Dispatcher Nicole Howard Dispatcher Daniel McGlincey Dispatcher Samantha Campobasso Dispatcher Sydney Lathrop

1. Reserve Dispatcher Michael Mains 2. Reserve Dispatcher Sue Bock 3. Reserve Dispatcher Branden Walker 4. Reserve Dispatcher Dana Dodge

Corporal Francis E. Pulsoni

I would like to recognize Corporal Francis “Frank” Pulsoni for his dedicated service to the citizens of Buxton for the last 35+ years. As stated above, he is scheduled to retire from the department in July. He has served this community in numerous jobs in Public Safety from being a volunteer Fire Fighter (FF), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Dispatcher, Constable, Patrol Officer, Detective and to his last position as Buxton’s Corporal and second in command of the department. I wish to personally thank Frank for his commitment and service to this great community. We wish you well in your retirement and future adventures with your wife, Linda. We’ll take it from here Corporal! Sincerely,

Troy A. Cline Chief of Police

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2018 Annual Report Code Enforcement Office

Although total permits increased 3.5% for 2018 versus 2017, building permits were up 8.4%. This was due to an uptick in commercial projects and an increase in garages, additions and miscellaneous projects up close to 30% over the past year (see table below). Notable commercial projects include:

- Saco River Dentistry - River Drive Barrel Co. - Energize Me, Electric Contracting - Waltz & Sons, Inc. - Prime Cut Landscaping - Peter’s Excavating

Most of those projects came under the newBuilding Design Standards and the volunteer committee, led by Stephen Heroux, were instrumental in providing review in supplementing the Planning Board’s approval process. These standards will expand into the Business Commercial Overlay Zone approved this year by the Town. The Code Office looks forward to facilitating another year of economic growth in the Town of Buxton.

Respectfully submitted by

Peter Gordon Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector

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Town of Buxton Public Works 185 Portland Road Buxton, ME 04093 Office (207) 929-4400 Fax (207) 929-3592 Email: publicworks@sacoriver.net

The Buxton Public Works Department has had a year of tremendous change. The loss of beloved Director, Tom Kennie, was tragic and unexpected. During the transition, Jim Michie, Mike Pulsoni and Tim Martin chose to leave and pursue other endeavors. We wish them well and would like to welcome Tom Torno, Tony Musto, Chris Gaudet, Chris Fogg, and Derek McOsker to the Department. A special thanks to Matt Gervais, a part time employee for helping clear the roads the past few winter seasons. He has been a great addition to the team, and we appreciate his commitment. The crew has had another busy year. In addition to keeping our roads clear and safe, they have replaced drainage pipes, updated culverts, removed trees and brush and completed various other projects. I would like to thank everyone for their dedication and hard work. The level of safety and skills they show on every job is greatly appreciated. As the new Director of the PublicWorks Department, I appreciate the warmwelcome I’ve received. I hope to continue the good relationships with the town’s residents and look forward to the coming year, working closely with all town departments and department heads.

Sincerely,

Kevin Kimball Public Works Director

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Nicole Welch, Recreation Director, 185 Portland Road, Buxton, Maine 04093 Office Phone: 207-929-8381 Cell Phone: 207-841-7320 Fax Number: 207-929-4730 The Buxton Recreation Department has had another busy year, working to provide a wide variety of recreation and leisure programs for all Buxton community members. The last year has seen the addition of some new adult/senior citizen programs, including day excursions all over Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts! Our most popular trips were Cabbage Island Clambake, Strawbery Banke, Botanical Gardens, and the Boston Flower Show. We are looking forward to do more traveling in the coming year, including heading back to Fenway for our popular Boston Red Sox trips. Boston Red Sox trips are open to both families and adults, and are a great way to enjoy the game! Our free quarterly senior luncheons have provided a place for gathering and socialization. Other opportunities have included our popular Meditation in Motion- Tai Chi for Adults program, as well as Bingo Night and Paint Night. We are always looking for new programs and trip ideas- please contact the office if you have a skill to share, or if you have a destination in mind! Our childcare programs are continuing to accommodate the childcare needs of almost 200 families. Our mission is to provide safe, convenient, and affordable out-of-school time opportunities which provide active, creative, and social outlets for the children of Buxton. Our Before Care, After Care, and Late Arrival programs run on a school year calendar, and are filled with outdoor play opportunities, gym time, arts and crafts, and special activities. During February and April school vacation weeks, our School Vacation Camps hit the road, taking a variety of field trips throughout the week. Summer Day Camp is open to kids entering grades K-5, and offers field trips, arts and crafts, field games, and special events! The department is proud to launch our second year of our Teen Extreme program. Teen Extreme is an outdoor adventure camp open to kids entering grades 6-8. Trips include paddle boarding, hiking, ropes courses, and much more! Afterschool youth enrichment programs round out our child programming. Leisure and enrichment opportunities have included soccer, basketball, kickball, track and field, Ramblers Running Club, Nerf Night, Fiber Art programs, and gymnastics programs. The department collaborates with local businesses such as Happy Hearts Creative Movement, Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center, and Mad Science of Maine to round out our youth offerings. Our Seasonal Discount Ticket Program provides the fun of local theme parks and leisure opportunities at a discounted rate. Included in this list are Funtown/Splashtown, Aquaboggan, Smitty’s Cinemas, and Maine Wildlife Park. Call the town hall for prices and availability. Buxton Recreation also offers snowshoe rentals that are free to Buxton Community members. All that isrequired is a $20 deposit per pair. These are available on a first come-first serve basis each season. I would like to thank all of the recreation staff for the passion and energy that they bring to our

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programs every day. Thank you also to the Buxton Town Hall crew– your help and support year round is very much appreciated! Also, special thank you to all of our volunteer coaches, as you are the heart of our youth sports programs! For more information on our program offerings, please visit our website at www.buxtonrec.com! Sincerely,

Nicole Welch Recreation Director, Town of Buxton

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Solid Waste Manager’s 2018 Report

Buxton residents produced 2,740 tons of household trash, 4.6 tons of wood waste, and 808 tons of bulky waste in 2018. The Buxton Transfer Station recycled 6.33 tons of #2 plastic, 46.16 tons of boxboard, 24.23 tons of newspaper, 63.89 tons of cardboard, 104 tons of asphalt shingles, and 234 tons of metal. Keep up the good work recycling! Our composting facility received approximately 1500 yards of leaves and grass, 12 yards of food waste, and 1250 yards of animal manure and bedding. Composting eliminates the need to pay for hauling and disposal fees for leaves and grass, and provides compost as a useful end product for our community. We accept leaves, grass, sawdust from untreated wood, pine needles, garden clippings, manure, and non-animal kitchen scraps (fruits & vegetables) for our compost piles. We can’t accept dog, cat, or human feces for composting. Compost is available to Buxton residents for $10 for a bucket full from our front end loader (fills the bed of a small pickup truck). We also have wood chips available for $5 per bucket full. Compost and wood chips are free if you shovel them yourself. There is no charge to drop off compostable materials at the transfer station. Leaves and grass will not be picked up if left out for curbside collection. The Transfer Station accepts returnable bottles year round for the “Keep the Heat On” fund. This fund raises over $6,000 a year to purchase heating oil for those Buxton residents in need of assistance. Anyone looking to stretch their budget should check out the Share Shop (otherwise known as the Buxton Mall). We have books, clothes, baby items, bikes, toys, furniture, sewing fabric, walkers, building materials, and miscellaneous treasures free for the taking. This is a great way to share your unwanted items with local people in need. Reuse is one of the best forms of recycling. Please visit the Town web site at www.buxton.me.us, and click on the Solid Waste Department heading for more information on recycling and other solid waste topics. If anyone has any suggestions that would make the Transfer Station more efficient, please let me know. Questions and comments can be e-mailed to buxtonts@sacoriver.net. The Transfer Station is open Tuesdays from 9am to 5pm, and Thursdays & Saturdays from 8am to 4pm. We are closed any Tuesday after a Sunday or Monday holiday. Our phone number is 929-3913. We are located at 185 Portland Road, behind Town Hall and the salt shed.

Respectfully submitted by: Greg Heffernan Solid Waste Manager

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Town Clerk’s Report July 1, 2017 thru June 30, 2018 Town Clerk's Report July 1, 2017 thru June 30, 2018

Town Clerk's Report July 1, 2017 thr June 3 , 2018

297 Vital Records Recorded

297 Vital Records Recorded

85 Births 92 Marriages

85 Births 92 M rriages

71 Deaths

71 Deaths

49 Burial Permits

49 Burial Permits

Voter Turn-Out

Voter Turn-Out

Turn-

Turn-

Election

Election

Total

Total

Absentee

Abs ntee

Out

or Meeting

Ballots

Ballots

Atte dance

Out

or Meeting

Type of Election/Meeting

Type of Election/Meeting

Ballots

Ballots

Attendance

% Date

Cast

Issued

% Date

Cast

Issued

7/26/17 9/18/17 0.68 7/26/17 0.16 9/18/17 32.29% 1 /7/17

n/a n/a

n/a n/a

42 10 n/a

0.68 0.16

Special Town Meeting MSAD6 Special Dist Meeting

Special Town Meeting MSAD6 Special Dist Meeting

n/a n/a

n/a n/a

42 10 n/a

2,017

352

32.29% 11/7/17

State Referendum

Stat R ferendum

2,017

352

0.19% /3/18

n/a

n/a

12

0.19% 1/3/18

Special Town Meeting

Special Town Meeting

n/a

n/a

12

0.36% 5/31/18

n/a

n/a

22

0.36% 5/31/18

MSAD6 Dist. Budget Meeting

MSA 6 Dist. Budget Meeting

n/a

n/a

22

State Primary & Referendum,

State Primary & R ferendum,

28.57% 6/12/18

,771

191

n/a

28.57% 6/12/18

Annual Town Meeting and

Annual Town Meeti g and

1,771

191

n/a

MSAD6 Budget Validation

MSAD6 Budget V l dation

0.95% 6/16/18

n/a

n/a

59+

0.95% 6/16/18

Annual Town Meeting Cont.

n/a

n/a

59+

Annual Town Meeting Cont.

6,199 Registered Voters - June 2018 / n/a = not applicable 6,199 Registered Voters - June 2018 / n/a = not applicable

Cash Receipts:

Cash Receipts:

2,085 Dog Lic nses

2,085 Dog Licenses

253 Male / Female

$

2,783.00

253 Male / Female

$

2,783.00

49 Male / Female Licensed Online Credit 49 Male / Female Lic nsed Onlin Credit

147.00

147.00

1,337 Neuter / Spay

8, 22.00 1,218.00

1,337 Neuter / Spay

8,022.00 1,218.00

406 Neuter / Spay Licensed Online Credit 406 Neuter / Spay Lic nsed Onlin Credit

5 K nnels

210.00

5 Kennels

210.00

Police, Search & Rescue And Service Dogs 3 Polic , Search & Rescue And Service Dogs

-

3

-

14 Replacement Tags

14.00

14 Replacement Tags

14.00

3 Transfer from Another Community

3.00

3 Transfer from Another Community

3.00

115 Lat Fees at $25 Each

2,875.00 15,272.00

115 Late Fees at $25 Each

2,875.00 15,272.00

$

$

Other Fees

Oth r Fees

21

5 Kennels

210.00

3

Police, Search & Rescue And Service Dogs

-

Town Clerk’s Report (Cont.) July 1, 2017 thru June 30, 2018 14 Replacement Tags 3 Transfer from Another Community 115 Late Fees at $25 Each

14.00

3.00

2,875.00 15,272.00

$

Other Fees

116 Birth, Certified Copies at $15 each 42 Birth, Certified Copies at $6 each

$

1,740.00

252.00

66 Burial Permits $20 each

1,320.00

11 Certificates of Sole Proprietorship 66 Death, Certified Copies at $15 each 160 Death, Certified Copies at $6 each

110.00 990.00 960.00

9 Dennett Map Copies

72.00 60.00

Genealogy Information

12 Junk Yard Permits, Auto 55 Marriage Licenses $40 each

600.00

2,200.00 1,140.00

76 Marriage, Certified Copies at $15 each 58 Marriage, Certified Copies at $6 each Photo Copies, Faxes & Miscellaneous

348.00 468.50 283.90

Soda Machine

4 Special Amusement Permits

1,060.00

19 Victual Licenses

950.00

Voter Registration

176.96 12,731.36

$

$

28,003.36

Total Cash Receipts:

Disbursements:

State of Maine Animal Welfare, Dog Licenses State of Maine Vital Records, State Share

$

6,733.00 1,236.00 6,411.00 13,623.36

Town's Animal Welfare Account Town of Buxton General Fund

$

28,003.36

Total Disbursements:

Please note that the Town Clerk is no longer the Agent for State game licenses. David Anderson the Recreational Vehicle Agent is now the Agent for game licenses. Please see David's report for hunting and fishing license sales.

Sincerely, thank you for the privilege to have served you this past year.

Respectfully reported,

John Myers, CMC, CCM, Buxton Town Clerk

185 Portland Road, Buxton, Maine 04093-6532 Email: tclerkbuxton@sacoriver.net / Website: www.buxton.me.us Phone # (207) 929-6171 / Fax # (207) 929-4730

Election Day: Polls Open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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Game License Agent’s Report

M aine Game Licenses FY 2018

State Fees Agent Revenue

27 Archery 12 Archery, Expanded Either Sex 9 Archery, Expanded Antlerless 2 Archery & Fishing Combination 2 Crossbow 8 Bear Hunting 9 Coyote Night Hunting Permits 16 Duplicate 245 Fishing 21 Saltwater Registry 6 Fishing, 1 Day 4 Fishing, Non-resident

702.00 384.00 96.00 86.00 52.00 216.00 36 - 6,175.00 - 66.00 256.00 86.00 141.00 2,054.00 00 150.00 - 7,224.00 144.00 87.00 325.00

25.83 66.64 15.53 4.00 1.83 14.98 17.46 32.00 494.00 42.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 158.00 - 2.00 - 331.16 36.00 2.83 24.83

2 Fishing, Non-resident 7-Day 2 Fishing, Non-resident, 15- Day 79 Hunting 0 Small Game Hunting 1 Hunting / Fishing Combination Non-resident 0 Hunting, Non-resident 168 Hunting / Fishing Combination 18 Junior Humting 12 Migratory Waterfowl 25 Muzzleloader

1 Outdoor Partners 7 Over 70 Lifetime 10 Pheasant Permits 4 Superpack

15.00 56.00

- -

170.00 804.00 20.00 6.00 480.00 10.00 ______104.00 $ 17,770.24

9.54 8.00 4.00 4.00 45.94 - ________8.00 $ 1,334.57

2 Serviceman /Serviceman Dep Fishing 2 Serviceman /Serviceman Dep Hunting 24 Turkey Permits, Spring & Fall 1 Deer Predation Mgmt 4 Resident Hunting Apprentice

Thank you for stopping by Town Hall to get your IF&W permissions! We’re glad to see you!!

David M. Anderson IF&W Agent

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Motor Vehicle Department MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT OTOR VEHICLE DEPART ENT

Fees Fees

FY 2018 FY 2018 $ 593,497.00 $ 29,980.00 $ 1,737,951.88* $ 593,497.00 $ 29,980.00

FY 2017 FY 2017 $ 602,844.05 $ 28,372.00 $ 1,682,122.67* $ 602,844.05 $ 28,372.00

FY 2016 FY 2016 $ 582,846.86 $ 27,414.00 $ 582,846.86 $ 27,414.00

State of Maine Fees Town Fees as Agent State of Maine Fees Town Fees as Agent

Reminders All vehicles, 1995 and newer, will always require a title in the State of Maine. Reminders All vehicles, 1995 and newer, will always require a title in the State of Maine. When registering a vehicle, you must have proof of insurance for the vehicle that is being registered. The Town of Buxton is part of the Rapid Renewal Service (RRS), Maine’s online vehicle registration system sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of State. R pid Renewal may be accessed through Buxt ’s web site, www.buxton.me.us or on www.sosonline.org , the Department of the Secretary of State’s site. Rapid Renewal Service is available only for renewals of registrations previously processed in Buxton. Accepted forms of payment are electronic check and credit card. New Buxton registrati ns must still be processed at Town Hall. Credit cards are accepted for payment at Town Hall, however, there is a 2.5% surcharge by the vendor used to process the payments. Submitted by: $ 1,375,774.83 *Total Excise Taxes p id at the counter payments made via Rapid Renewal tronic Processing and State Reimbursements. Registrations Issued FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016 Full Year Registrations 7,949 8,084 8,450 Transfers 480 480 588 Duplicate Registrations 90 93 80 Transit Plates 72 52 60 Re i All vehicles, 1995 and newer, will always require a title in the State of Maine. When registering a vehicle, you must have proof of insurance for the vehicle that is being registered. The Town of Buxton is part of the Rapid Renewal Service (RRS), Maine’s online vehicle registration system sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of State. Rapid Renewal may be accessed through Buxton’s web site, www.buxton.me.us or on www.sosonline.org , the Department of the Secretary of State’s site. Rapid Renewal Service is available only for renewals of registrations previously processed in Buxton. Accepted forms of payment are electronic check and credit card. New Buxton registrations must still be processed at Town Hall. Credit cards are accepted for payment at Town Hall, however, there is a 2.5% surcharge by the vendor used to process the payments. Submitted by: When registering a vehicle, you must have proof of insurance for the vehicle that is being registered. The Town of Buxton is part of the Rapid Renewal Service (RRS), Maine’s online vehicle registration system sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of State. Rapid Renewal may be accessed through Buxton’s web site, www.buxton.me.us or on www.sosonline.org, the Department of the Secretary of State’s site. Rapid Renewal Service is available only for renewals of registrations previously processed in Buxton. Accepted forms of payment are electronic check and credit card. New Buxton registrations must still be processed at Town Hall. Credit cards are accepted for payment at Town Hall, however, there is a 2.5% surcharge by the vendor used to process the payments. Submitted by: $ 1,375,774.83 *Total Excise Taxes paid at the counter payments made via Rapid Renewal Electronic Processing and State Reimbursements. Registrations Issued FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016 Full Year Registrations 7,949 8,084 8,450 Transfers 480 480 588 Duplicate Registrations 90 93 80 Transit Plates 72 52 60 Excise Tax $ 1,737,951.88* $ 1,682,122.67* *Total Excise Taxes paid at the counter payments made via Rapid Renewal Electronic Processing and State Reimbursements. Excise Tax

David M. Anderson Maine BMV Municipal Agent David M. Anderson Maine BMV Municipal Agent David M. Anderson Maine BMV Municipal Agent

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Recreational Vehicles Report (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018)

Registrations Issued:

Fees Collected:

Ø Snowmobile registrations continue to have an impact on overall recreational vehicle revenues (Town and State). Said registrations are linked directly to the weather and snow amounts..... The more sow, the more sowmobiles are registered. Ø Boat excise amounts combine what is collected at Town Hall and what is paid through electronic sales via MOSES. Otherwise, all activity and fees shown, are those processed at Town Hall.

Submitted by:

David M. Anderson MOSES/IF&W Agent

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Registrar of Voters 07/01/2017 – 06/30/2018

The Registrar of Voters and Deputy Registrars had a busy year maintaining voter registration records, certifying petitions, attending training sessions and servicing elections. On July 26, 2017, a Special Town Meeting was called to vote on the rewording of Articles 29 and 30. The vote was positive. Then, on September 18, 2017, Maine School Administrative District No. 6 called for a Special District Meeting to vote on being able to purchase two (2) parcels of land. From the twenty-two (22) voters, Buxton was represented with ten (10) voters as the measure was passed to go ahead with this purchase. On November 7, 2017 the State of Maine Referendum Election was held. Two thousand seventeen (2,017) ballots out of six thousand two hundred forty-seven (6,247) voters were cast. This election was a 32.2% voter turnout. On January 3, 2018, a Special Town Meeting was held to vote on the sum of $13,028.68 to reconcile accounts from fiscal year 2017-2018. The Article was passed with said money to come from Undesignated Surplus. On February 24 and on March 4, 2018, caucuses were held for both the Republican and Democratic Parties respectively. Caucuses are a time for the parties to elect delegates to the state convention and for any other business the parties may have. On May 31, 2018, SAD#6 held its School Budget Meeting/Vote at the Middle School. All of the articles voted upon were accepted. Now it is up to the voters on June 12, 2018. June 12, 2018 State of Maine, Town of Buxton and MSAD #6 Election was held. One thousand seven hundred seventy-one (1,771) ballots out of six thousand one hundred ninety-nine (6,199) voters were cast. This election was a 28.57% voter turnout. Great job for all who came to vote!! On Saturday, June 16, 2018, The Annual Town Meeting was held to finish voting on town affairs. The articles were all passed. Next election event will be in November—see you there!

Respectively submitted,

Ruth M. Scheibenpflug Registrar

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Planning Board Annual Report The Buxton Planning Board has five active members, who are elected residents with a variety of backgrounds with an interest in the Town’s future. We encourage participation in Town activities by attending a meeting. The meetings start at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Municipal Building, located at 185 Portland Road. The following are projects reviewed and approved by the Planning Board in 2017-2018

We would like to thank Tom Peters for his time on the Planning Board. Respectfully submitted,

David Field Planning Board Secretary Member Jeremiah Ross, Chair Christopher Baldinelli, Keith Emery, Vice Chair David Field, Secretary Craig Lefebvre, Treasurer

Term (6/19) (6/21) (6/21) (6/20) (6/19)

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Buxton Board of Appeals 2017/2018 Report

The primary goal of the Board is to act with the best interest of the Town and its citizens. The Board determines whether the decisions made by the Code Enforcement Officer, on matters affected by setback restrictions, height, lot coverage, lot size or setbacks causing undue hardship or unique circumstances not caused by the applicant, or an administrative appeal of the Code Officers interpretation of the Ordinance. The meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (on an as needed basis) at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. All meetings are open to the public. During the January 1, 2017 to December 30, 2017 fiscal year the Board met three times with the following results:

Susan Nabor Matthew Wyatt Jeffrey Graffam

Lowell Rd Deer Run Dr

Sideline setback variance Sideline setback variance

Denied Denied

Haines Meadow Rd Front and rear setback

Approved

variance

Variances 1; Administrative Appeals- 0; Withdrawn Applications- 0; Denied 2.

Respectfully Submitted,

Stephen Heroux

The Board of Appeals is composed of five Buxton residents appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three-year terms.

The Buxton Zoning Board of Appeals: Stephen Heroux, Chairman Peter Leavit, Vice Chair

(12/19) (12/20) (12/19) (12/21) (12/20)

Charlene Libby Scott Warchol Patrick Hanna

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Buxton Toy Box 20 th

Buxton Toy Box

Anniversary

1995 ~ 2015

Report to the Selectmen 2015 Buxton Toy Box celebrates its 20 th anniversary by spreading Christmas cheer, warmth, and joy. Since 1995 the Buxton Toy Box has made Christmas happen for Buxton children ages birth to 18. This program is supported financially by private donations, and all the work is done by volunteers. Applications to the Buxton Toy Box are processed through the Selectmen’s Office at the Town Hall. In 2015 the community gave generously making Christmas brighter for 114 children from 54 Buxton families. Thanks to a grant from Narragansett Number One Foundation, each child received a new bedding set including sheets, comforters, and pillows. Countless individuals, businesses, clubs, libraries, schools and churches came together to spread holiday cheer. The Elves set up 26 toy box displays with red gift cards and 26 piggy banks throughout town. The Toy Box Elves set up their workshop in the Town Hall on December 14th and began sorting and wrapping toys, games, books, clothes, bedding, craft kits, sports balls, shoes and socks. With the help of many individuals, businesses, churches, clubs, Hannaford and the Buxton Community Cupboard, 40 families received a Christmas dinner along with their boxes of presents. As we reflect on twenty Christmas seasons collecting, shopping, sorting, wrapping, and distributing gifts, we are blown away by the generosity of this town. If you wish to donate gifts, time, or funds to the Buxton Toy Box please call Mia Dodge at 207-807-8816. Although the Toy Box is most active between Thanksgiving and Christmas, one great way to help is to save new or gently used gift bags all year long. Respectfully submitted, BUXTON TOY BOX COMMITTEE Carolyn Snell Carole Thompson Mia Dodge, Chairman Report to the Selectmen 2018 BUXTON TOY BOX SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER Since 1 95 the Buxton Toy Box has made Christmas ha pen f r t il This program i su ported financia ly by private ti , l te rs. Applications to the Buxton Toy Box are processed throug the Selectmen’s Office at the Town Hall. In 2018 the co munity gave g nerously for 127 children from 56 Buxton families. Thanks to a grant fro Narragansett Number One Foundation, each child received a new pair of boots or shoes plus socks. Countless individuals, businesses, clubs, libraries, schools and churches came together to spread holiday cheer. The Elves set up toy box displays with red gift cards and piggy banks throughout town. The Toy Box Committee also extends a special thank you to Gorham Sand and Gravel for sponsoring many special requests. The Buxton Toy Box also sorted food donations and provided dinners to all of our families who requested one. As we look toward our 25th season, we are so inspired by the generosity of this town. If you wish to donate gifts, time, or funds to the Buxton Toy Box please call Mia Dodge at 207-807-8816. Although the Toy Box is most active between Thanksgiving and Christmas, one great way to help is to save new or gently used gift bags and boxes all year long. Respectfully submit ed, BUXTON TOY BOX COMMITTEE Carolyn Snell David Johnson Mia Dodge, Chairman

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