Minutes of September 28, 2006 meeting

Information Exchange

Tabled Matters and Unfinished Business: Brian Hayes Subdivision Preliminary Plan, Daisy Lane. Brian Hayes, 1 Cummings Street, Billerica, Massachusetts, is the Developer. Tax Map 42, Lot 5-2, RRA Zone; preliminary plans of the proposed forty-lot Eagles Ridge Subdivision on Eagles Nest Road. Rick Licht, P.E., Land Use Consultants Inc., Portland, Maine, is the Applicants Agent. Tax Map 35, Lots 24, 26, and 27, RRA Zone.

Public Hearing Business

New Business: Vote to Cancel November 23, 2006, regular meeting because of Thanksgiving Holiday.

Nonagenda Items

Adjournment

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Gray is seeking a transcriber for the Town Council meetings (usually held at 7 P.M. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month); the Zoning Board of Appeals (usually held at 7 P.M. on the fourth Wednesday of the month); and the Ordinance Review Committee (usually held at 7 P.M. on the third Wednesday of the month). Letters of interest should be directed to the Town Manager at 6 Shaker Road, Gray, ME 04039.

DEBORAH S. CABANA

TOWN MANAGER

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR SUNDAY DEC. 3

GRAY UNIT #86

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

15 LEWISTON RD. GRAY, ME.

TABLES TO RENT FOR 15.00 EACH IN ADVANCE

TELEPHONE 428-3737 OR MAIL P.O. BOX 431, GRAY, 04039

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE ABOVE NUMBER

GRAY TOWN CALENDAR November 6-10

NEXT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOV. 14

NEXT MSAD #15 BOARD MEETING NOV. 15, NEW GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE

Happenings:

CCRC Stallion Review, Sat., Nov. 4, Pineland Equestrian Ctr., 9-6. Beautiful stallions of many breeds, food, things to buy, more. Benefit Cumberland County Riding Club. FMI 353-7826 or mkp657@aol.com.

Model Railroad Show, Sat., Nov. 4, Auburn Middle School, 610 Court St., Auburn. Operating trains, live clinics, supplies, etc. Adults $4, under 15 $2. FMI 933-2477.

Organ concert, Sun., Nov. 12, 4 P.M., Woodfords Cong. Church. Recital marking 10th anniversary of renovation of organ. Admission by donation, $10 sugg.

HOLIDAY FAIRS

"Little Country Church Christmas Fair", N. Pownal UNC, 851 Lawrence Rd. Crafts, decorations, baked and canned goods, Mrs. Claus' Attic, lots more. Fri., Nov. 10, 2-7 P.M.; Sat., Nov. 11, 9-3. FMI 688-4101 or 688-4481

Downeast Fair at Woodfords Church, Sat., Nov. 11, 9-2. Lobster roll lunch, Cookie Walk, attic treasurers, jewelry, tons more. 202 Woodford St., Portland.

Holiday Fair at Windham Hill UCC, 140 Windham Ctr. Rd., Sat., Nov. 11, 9-2. Knit goods (inc. American Girl sweater sets), ceramics, wreaths, woodworking crafts, much more. Luncheon available.

Christmas Craft Fair, Sun., Dec. 3, Gray American Legion Post #86, 15 Lewiston Rd. Sponsored by Legion Auxiliary. Tables available. FMI 428-3737.

New Gloucester Tree Lighting finalized

New Gloucester Historical Society has announced the schedule and program for the annual tree lighting. The date is Sunday, November 26, at New Gloucester Town Hall beginning at 4:30PM.

The central feature of the tree lighting is Tiny Timber, the nation's smallest municipal tree. Children of all ages are reminded that they may be the lucky person to light the tree-arrive at Town Hall prepared to fill out your name on an entry blank and if your name is drawn then the honor of lighting the tree will go to you! Prior to the lighting itself, Carol Clark will lead the Gray-New Gloucester High School Chorus in some holiday songs then joined by an audience sing-along. The Master of Ceremonies is New Gloucester's own Kevin Fowler.Kevin's two favorite holidays are Christmas and April Fool's Day, so you know he is always full of excitement. After the tree lighting, everyone is welcome to venture to the New Gloucester Library for refreshments.

The tree lighting is held rain, shine or snow-the Town Hall porch gets a little crowded during inclement weather but Tiny Timber gets lonely if we forget him on his special day.

New Gloucester Historical Society thanks the staff, trustees and friends of the New Gloucester Library, Carol Clark and the high school chorus, Ed True and Kevin Fowler for their contributions to this fun time!

November 18th Holly Fair and Chowder Luncheon
November 18th

All are welcome to attend the First Congregational Church annual Holly Fair which will be held on Saturday, November 18th from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Parish House behind McDonald's Restaurant in Gray.

Come shop for holiday gifts and crafts, jewelry, and cutlery. You can pre-order Thanksgiving pies, bid on goods or services from the Promise Tree, or take home tasty fudge, cheese, baked goods or cookies from the popular Cookie Trail. The new Supper Room Cookbook will be on sale as well as a room of White Elephant items. There will also be a shopping room downstairs for children to purchase inexpensive gifts for family and friends. A delicious Chowder Luncheon will be served.

FMI, please contact John Keller at 657-4427

Hope to see you there!!!!

ONGOING

Happy Hands Play Group, Wednesdays 9:30-11 A.M., at Newbegin Gym basement. 50 per child. Parent/caregiver must attend. Snack included.

Not Your Mother's Garden Club, first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. FMI 657-3847.

American Legion events: American Legion Post 86, 15 Lewiston Rd., Gray; Pool Tournaments every Thursday, 7 P.M. sharp; Public Bingo every Wed., 6:30 P.M., Doors open to the public at 4:30 P.M., sealed tickets & food concession. Meetings: 3rd Thu. every month for all members, 7 P.M., Auxiliary upstairs, Legionnaires downstairs. Gloria Jean DJ/Karaoke: second Friday night each month downstairs, 8 P.M. No cover charge. Members and guests are always invited. Monthly Birthday Party last Sun. afternoon of each month, at 3 P.M. G-NG Darts League, Tue. & Wed. nights. FMI 657-4884. Separate smoking room available. Upstairs hall rentals available. FMI 657-4235.

Gray Historical Society meets 2nd Wed., Back room of Pennell Institute, 7 p.m.

Gray Library Trustees, 2nd Tue., 7 p.m., Library.

Friends of the Wildlife Park meet 3rd Wed. of each month at 7 p.m.. at Fish & Wildlife Bldg., Rt. 26, Gray.

Pine Tree Post Card Club Call Patti Vierra, Secretary, 657-4399, after 6:00 P.M., for meeting information.

Cumberland County Beekeeping Association meets the first Monday of every month at the North Yarmouth School (Rte. 9, 1/2 mile north of Rte. 9/Rte. 115 in North Yarmouth) 7:30 p.m. Beekeepers at all levels most welcome. FMI, Ann Paquin, 892-3103.

Portland Celiac Sprue Support Group: For further information and meeting schedule, call Sue at 878-5100.

Divorce Perspectives, a support group for people in the divorce process, before, during, after. Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford Street. 774-HELP.

60-Plus Group, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Luncheon 12:15 P.M. North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Rev.

Mark Rustin, Pastor.

Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge every Friday morning at 9 a.m., at Fare Square Commons, Main St., Norway Village. FMI call Rowena Palmer at 743-2882.

PUBLIC SUPPERS

Roast Beef Supper, Sat., Nov. 4, St. Peter's Episc.

Church, 678 Washington Ave., portland. Seatings at 5, 6 and 7 P.M. Mashed potatoes, vegetables, homemade coleslaw and pies. Takout available. For reservations, call 775-1179.

Public Baked Bean Supper, Sat., Nov. 18, 5-6 P.M., Amvet Hall, Rte. 100, New Gloucester. Chop suey, hot dogs, brown bread, pies, etc. Adults $6, kids $2. Annual Turkey raffle to follow! FMI 926-4402

"Monday Meal" every Monday, 5:30 P.M., 1st and 2nd

Mondays, Windham Assembly of God, 1051 Roosevelt Trail; 3rd and 4th Mondays, Windham Hill United Church of Christ, 140 Windham Center Rd. Sponsored by Food and Fellowship, Inc. Free

Senior Meal Sites group, every Tuesday and Friday, Phinney Hall, St. Gregory's, North Raymond Road, Gray. Bring a gift for Beano. FMI call Verlene Brackley at 657-4397.

Senior Lunch, 10:30 A.M.-1 P.M. last Tuesday of every month, Gray American Legion Hall, Lewiston Rd., Gray. Entertainment and a hot meal for a donation of $4. Call 1-800-400-6325. Sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging.

Quilt program set for Wednesday

How did runaway slaves find their way to freedom? Surprisingly, the answer was often hidden in quilts.

Now you can see for yourself how abolitionists created signposts in quilts that helped desperate men and women find safe havens, in a program sponsored by the Gray Historical Society offered on Wednesday, November 8, at 7:00 P.M. in the Gray Congregational Church Parish House on Brown Street, behind McDonald's.

Betty Winslow, a well-known authority on the quilts, will show examples of the secret messages sewn into 19th century quilts.

If the weather is stormy, the program will be rescheduled.

For information, call the Historical Society on Tuesday from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M.; at other times, call 657-3507.

Russell School Holiday Fair (at G-NGHS)

What are you doing this Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.?

Getting your holiday shopping done early and saving a lot of money?

You can do just that at the 2nd annual holiday craft fair to benefit Russell School. The fair has moved this year to a bigger location at Gray-New Gloucester High School for your shopping convenience. You can get a jump on your holiday shopping, spruce up your home dcor, and update your accessories all in one stop. Your purchases help support the Russell School community.

For more information, call Connie in the office at 657-4929 or e-mail Sheila at russellcraftfair@yahoo.com.

VETERANS' DAY - 2006

VETERANS' DAY DINNER

AMERICAN LEGION GRAY POST NO 86, INC.,

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY GRAY UNIT NO. 86

AND SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, GRAY SQUADRON NO. 86.

(THE AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY)

11:30 A.M.,

SATURDAY,

NOVEMBER 11, 2006

THE AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY,

VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND VETERANS' WIDOWS

OF GRAY AND NEW GLOUCESTER

ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO BE OUR GUESTS FOR

VETERANS' DAY CEREMONIES AND DINNER.

15 LEWISTON ROAD, ROUTE 100 NORTH, GRAY

RESERVATIONS A MUST, CALL DICK PRINCE 428-3737

E-mail: CHIEFW4@aol.com

CUT OFF: NOVEMBER 7, 2006

OR FIRST 100 TO CALL

DISPLAY YOUR FLAG PROUDLY