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Historical Character of Manchester
The roughly 25 square miles which now comprises the Town of
Manchester is part of a 1,500,000 acre land grant which was
originally conveyed from the King of England to the Plymouth
Colony in 1629. The purpose of that original conveyance was to
establish an area around the Kennebec River where the colonist’s
agricultural products could be traded for Indian furs. Having
paid off its debt to the Crown, the Colony sold the enormous tract
in 1661 to private land owners. By 1753, the land was being
purchased by such notables as James Bowdoin, Sylvester Gar-
diner, Benjamin Hallowell, Florentine Vassal and James Pitts.
Settlement commenced in the area, then know as “Hallowell
Cross Roads”, around 1775. The community, even in its settle-
ment period, was noted for its strategic location on major trading
and travel routes. Today, just as it was 200 years ago, Manches-
ter is characterized by its proximity to major trading, employ-
ment and transportation centers.
The first attempt on the part of the inhabitants of Hallowell Cross
Roads to incorporate a town separate from Hallowell, Augusta,
Readfield and Winthrop occurred in 1811. The proposed name
for the newly incorporated community was Naples. The request
before the then appropriate legislature of Massachusetts was
turned down by the force of heavy opposition from Hallowell
which was jealous of the valuable trade route “Naples” would
come to control.
A post office was first built in Hallowell Cross Roads in 1818
and the Town was eventually incorporated in 1850 as Kennebec,
and finally as Manchester in 1854.
Agriculture seems to have been the dominant occupation of Man-
chester residents in the nineteenth century. An 1893 militia roll
lists 74 total militiamen. Sixty of these men listed their occupa-
tions as farmers, 4 as stonecutters, 3 as millmen, 3 as teamsters, 2
as merchants and 2 as engineers.
By the early twentieth century, the Town became well known for
the beauty and recreational advantages offered by what is clearly
is most valuable natural resource—Cobbosseecontee Lake. By
the turn of the century, lakeside cottages were beginning to pro-
liferate, summer inns were being built, and in 1901 a trolley was
built from Augusta to Winthrop and the Lake was made easily
accessible to thousands of people.
From its earliest inception, Manchester—or the Hallowell Cross
Roads—has been noted for its beauty and its strategic location
both in regard to nearby centers of commerce, travel routes, and
natural recreational resources.
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Wreaths Across America visited Manchester Forks Cemetery on 12/15/2012. The
following wreaths were put on the fence:
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and the Merchant
Marines. A wreath was also laid on the gravesite of Rance Knowles who was a
Veteran, a fire department member and Town Manager.
Next year, Chairman Jeremy Pare (Board of Selectmen) and Leon Strout (The
Grange) would like to have a wreath placed on every Veteran’s grave. If you are
interested in participating in this wonderful event, please call 622-1894 and ask for
Tina.
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Boards & Committees List .................. 9
Committee Activities .......................... 11
Report from Board of Selectmen ......... 12
Reports from Clerk .............................. 13
Outstanding Real Estate Taxes ............ 15
Auditors Report ................................... 20
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APPEALS BOARD
Joe Kozak 06/30/2014
Scott Lyon 06/30/2014
Alec Rogers 06/30/2015
Ben Sechrist 06/30/2013
Shawn Smith 06/30/2013
COBBOSSEE WATER SHED
TRUSTEE
Brian Sylvester 06/30/2015
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Deb Plengey 06/30/2014
Garry Hinkley 06/30/2013
Jeffrey Janell 06/30/2013
Anne Reiter 06/30/2013
Sylvia Ouelette 06/30/2014
Doug Ide 06/30/2013
Barbara Moss 06/30/2014
PLANNING BOARD
Charles Hippler 06/30/2014
Jim Pelsor 06/30/2014
Dawn Kliphan 06/30/2013
Tom Leveen 06/30/2014
Leon Strout 06/30/2015
Paula Thomas 06/30/2013
Tom Oliver 06/30/2015
ELECTED OFFICIALS
SELECTBOARD
Jeremy Pare—Chairman 06/30/2015
Maynard Whitten—Vice 06/30/2013
Donald McLeod 06/30/2013
Martha Nielsen 06/30/2015
Robert Gasper 06/30/2014
SANITARY DISTRICT
Clifton Fletcher 06/30/2013
Warren Foster 06/30/2015
Robert Gasper 06/30/2014
Scott Lyon 06/30/2013
James Nevins 06/30/2015
MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ADVISORY BOARD
Susan Belz 06/30/2014
Melissa O’Neal 06/30/2013
David Guillemette 06/30/2015
Charles Hicks 06/30/2013
Paul Stein 06/30/2014
APPOINTED COMMITTEES
BUDGET COMMITTEE
Joe Kozak 06/30/2013
Jason Simcock 06/30/2013
Brian Jackson 06/30/2013
Terry Watson 06/30/2013
Tom Leveen 06/30/2013
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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Chris Martinez 06/30/2012
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Brandon Ellis Sexton
Dusty Gay 06/30/2012
Maynard Whitten 06/30/2012
COBBOSSEE DAM KEEPERS
David Dodge 06/30/2012
Charles Hippler 06/30/2012
James Hippler 06/30/2012
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
COMMITTEE
Expirations: 06/30/2012
Mike Arbour Raegan LaRochelle
Vicki Oliver Vicki Kozak
Robert Gasper Martha Nielsen
Pia Holmes Donald Smith
Deborah Plengey Lendall Dudley
Mike Watts Robert King
Margaret Manley Jack Schraeder
Diane Daigle Todd Mattson
Garry Hinkley Diana Worthing
Theresa Bettis Bruce Holmes
Sue Melcher Douglas Shed
Pat Hutchinson Carol Ann Ballard
Doug Ide Jeremy Pare
Jeffrey Janell Diane Welsh
Leon Strout Jim Pelsor
Carolyn VanHorn David Worthing
Barbara Harvey Bill Sprague
A.J. Higgins
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Tammy Wilbur 06/30/2013
Doreen Christianson 06/30/2013
Laurie Dubois 06/30/2013
Margaret Manley 06/30/2013
Melodie Rand 06/30/2013
Heidi Roy 06/30/2013
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FIRST PARK REPRESENTATIVE
Richard Fein 06/30/2013
ROAD COMMITTEE
Walter Edgecomb 06/30/2013
Warren Foster 06/30/2013
Robert Gasper 06/30/2013
Scott Lyon 06/30/2013
James Nevins 06/30/2013
David Smith 06/30/2013
Brian Sylvester 06/30/2013
James Nevins 06/30/2013
Maynard Whitten 06/30/2013
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Dear Manchester Residents,
It has been another great year in Manchester, and your Board of Selectmen (Board) wishes
you to know that we are here for you no matter what the issue, not matter how big or small. This
past year has seen a number of changes in town as we have upgraded our town hall once again with
energy efficiency measures so as to reduce costs, changed the traffic/parking pattern in front of
town hall to increase safety, and supported a number of measures at the school to increase safety
and recreational opportunities for our kids.
Although there have been a number of changes in town, the Board is fully aware of the fi-
nancial times we live within and thus we continually look for opportunities to work more effi-
ciently. The Board wishes to thank the staff this year as it has worked hard to find efficiencies at
every turn. As a result of these efforts, our budget for the year is up ever so slightly and in areas
that have been fully vetted by both the Board and the Budget Committee to assure that we are serv-
ing you well. The end of 2013 and beginning of 2014 will see roads worked on all over town, an
expanding recreational program to supplement the summer program for our children, and a new
veterans memorial on the green space by our town hall. All of these projects are important and we
look forward to watching them develop.
As a final note, we will be losing two Board members this year due to retirement and I want
to personally thank them for their service to the town over the past decade. I know you will join me
in saying thank you to Maynard and Don at town meeting, or at the polls as we vote, as we will
miss their presence and leadership on the Board.
Respectfully,
Jeremy Pare
Chair, Manchester Board of Selectmen
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Dear Manchester Residents:
The Town Clerk position is really the keeper of the records, and as Town Clerk, I
take that responsibility seriously. I have been reorganizing all the old records for the
town as well as updating any genealogy information as I see it come in. I just re-
ceived the latest preservation records back from Brown’s River Preservation and all
the town reports and school reports from the 1700’s and 1800’s and they are beauti-
ful. You may come in and see them anytime.
The vital statistics department has gone through some major changes this last year.
Death Certificates are now issued through a new on-line program through the state,
which eventually will be nationwide. The difference with this new system is that it
may take a day or two longer to receive a requested death certificate. The require-
ments for receiving a vital records have also changed. If you have any questions
please do not hesitate to call me.
Dog registrations are usually one of those things that keep getting put on the back
burner...Registration is always 10/15—01/31. Late fees always begin February 1st of
every year and if your dog is still not registered by March 1st you will receive a
summons to court. Don’t let this be you. Come in before 12/31 of any year and we
will enter your dog’s name into a drawing to win a doggie basket that is generously
donated to the town by PetSmart.
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife registrations and licenses can be purchased at any town
office (with the exception of boats) or on-line.
As always, I look forward to serving you to the best of my ability. If you ever have
any questions or concerns please feel free to call me.
Best wishes,
Tina L. Cagle
Town Clerk/Voter Registrar
622-1894
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All data is calculated on our fiscal year.
07/01/2011 - 06/30/2012
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BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS
25 16 19
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—TOTAL DOG COUNT—561
Big Thanks to PETSMART for their wonderful donation of 10 Doggie Baskets.
Congratulations to our lucky winners:
Ruby Bouffy Ellie Tally Sugar Bee Sophie Oscar Robbie Cooper Dobie
Animal Control Officer: Chris Martinez 458-4853
Game Warden: Sue Meyer 549-7081
INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
ATV SNOWMOBILE BOAT HUNT/FISH LICENSE
69 86 308 195
ELECTIONS
DEMOCRATS GREEN/
INDEPENDENT
REPUBLICAN UN-ENROLLED LIBERTARIAN
602 90 707 568 0
# of VOTES CAST FOR MANCHESTER
11/08/2011 - 981 06/12/2012 - 489
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ADAMS,MICHAEL 2010 $ 3,422.86
ADAMS,MICHAEL 2011 $ 3,398.79
BARROWS, JOHN H. & JENNIFER R. 2012 $ 1,179.35
BECKRIS LLC 2009 $ 3,472.53
BRAWN, PAUL R. 2012 $ 3,203.15
BRICKETT,LELAND E.& BEVERLY A. 2011 $ 202.43
BRICKETT,LELAND E.& BEVERLY A. 2012 $ 663.56
BROUGHAM, CASEY 2011 $ 877.25
BROUGHAM, CASEY 2012 $ 888.04
BROWN, DARRYL G. & NICOLE L. 2012 $ 63.15
CRAM, CECIL F & LOUISE 2012 $ 896.15
CRAM, STANLEY H. & LINDA 2012 $ 2,019.88
CRAM,JENNIFER & JOHN 2012 $ 867.76
CRAM,ROSE 2010 $ 309.81
CRAM,ROSE 2011 $ 969.76
CRAM,ROSE, ESTATE OF 2012 $ 750.11
CRAM,STANLEY JR. & LINDA 2012 $ 910.52
DESANO, JOAN 2011 $ 568.99
DESANO, JOAN 2012 $ 2,205.16
DUMAS,R. & P, TRUSTEES - DUMAS FAMILY TRUST 2011 $ 1,610.88
DUMAS,R. & P, TRUSTEES - DUMAS FAMILY TRUST 2012 $ 1,530.37
FOSTER, ROBERT & BRENDA 2007 $ 164.80
FOSTER, ROBERT & BRENDA 2008 $ 180.30
FOSTER, ROBERT & BRENDA 2009 $ 107.94
FOSTER, ROBERT & BRENDA 2010 $ 80.43
FOSTER, ROBERT & BRENDA 2011 $ 75.06
FOSTER, ROBERT & BRENDA 2012 $ 63.15
FOSTER,DOROTHY 2006 $ 734.35
FOSTER,DOROTHY 2007 $ 845.53
FOSTER,DOROTHY 2008 $ 868.37
FOSTER,DOROTHY, ESTATE OF 2009 $ 817.30
FOSTER,DOROTHY, ESTATE OF 2010 $ 736.59
FOSTER,DOROTHY, ESTATE OF 2011 $ 750.38
FOSTER,DOROTHY, ESTATE OF 2012 $ 758.22
GROVER, ROBERT A. & JO-ELLEN 2012 $ 2,410.07
HENTSCHEL, LISA & CHRISTOPHER 2012 $ 2,113.18
HILLIARD,LEONARD 2011 $ 441.13
HILLIARD,LEONARD, ESTATE OF 2012 $ 441.79
JONES, RICHARD S. 2010 $ 368.58
JONES, RICHARD S. 2011 $ 507.21
JONES, RICHARD S. 2012 $ 509.40
JURCZAK,JAMES F.& FRANCES 2012 $ 6,322.87
KNOWLES, GRANT M. 2012 $ 115.89
KNOWLES, HERMAN, JR. 2012 $ 3,761.64
KNOWLES,DANIEL I. 2012 $ 798.93
LAJOIE, CHRISTINA M. 2012 $ 115.89
LINTON, LINDA A. 2011 $ 2,025.69
LINTON, LINDA A. 2012 $ 2,266.02
MOORE,DONNA L 2012 $ 161.86
NAIMAN, FRANK R. 2012 $ 7,066.63
QUIRION,PAUL & TAMELA 2012 $ 2,324.17
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RICHARD,GARY L. 2010 $ 2,098.71
RICHARD,GARY L. 2011 $ 2,140.66
RICHARD,GARY L. 2012 $ 2,180.82
RICHARD,GARY L.& CAROLINA M. 2008 $ 1,836.41
RICHARD,GARY L.& CAROLINA M. 2009 $ 2,124.57
ROSS, EDWARD P., ESTATE OF 2012 $ 665.89
SAVAGE, BEVERLY 2010 $ 255.81
SAVAGE, BEVERLY 2011 $ 1,177.24
SAVAGE, BEVERLY 2012 $ 1,195.01
SAWYER, EDITH ADAMS,ESTATE OF 2012 $ 1,320.77
VIOLETTE, RONALD E. 2012 $ 5,894.20
WEBB,CHARLES L.& ELAINE 2012 $ 435.35
ZEEGERS,DONNA L.
2012 $ 3,072.95
$92,342.26
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ALL ABOUT ME 2008 $499.96
BARKS AND MEOWS 2010 $76.80
BARKS AND MEOWS 2011 $38.40
BEAR-LY WORN 2010 $12.80
BENEDICT,RON 2003 $45.88
BENEDICT,RON 2004 $45.48
BENEDICT,RON 2005 $43.89
BENEDICT,RON 2006 $32.70
BENEDICT,RON 2007 $40.25
BENEDICT,RON 2008 $40.60
BENEDICT,RON 2009 $44.80
BENEDICT,RON 2010 $44.80
BENEDICT,RON 2011 $44.80
BLACK CREEK CONSTRUCTION 2012 $78.60
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION OF MAINE 2012 $13.10
CHIEF-LEE SIGNS 2012 $26.20
CLARK MARINE 2012 $92.06
DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LP 2012 $34.71
DRYWALL UNLIMITED 2012 $78.60
EAST MEETS WEST HYPNOTHERAPY 2009 $12.80
ERA EXCEL 2002 $72.57
FORREST FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1999 $42.28
GAMEDAY ATHLETIC 2010 $92.16
GAMEDAY ATHLETIC 2011 $81.92
GAMEDAY ATHLETIC 2012 $73.36
GE CAPITAL INFORMATION TECH 2010 $10.35
GREEN ACRES LANDSCAPING, INC. 1999 $114.21
GREEN ACRES LANDSCAPING, INC. 2000 $228.42
GREEN ACRES LANDSCAPING, INC. 2002 $201.78
GREEN ACRES LANDSCAPING, INC. 2003 $313.79
HILLTOP SKI & BIKE 2004 $42.78
HOME WATCHERS 2012 $10.48
KENNECOOK REAL ESTATE AGENCY 2010 $18.56
KENNECOOK REAL ESTATE AGENCY 2011 $34.56
KEYSTONE AUTO PARTS 2007 $2.03
LJ'S KIDS CLOSET 2007 $12.70
MANCHESTER PET CARE CENTER 2004 $13.27
MARKETING IMAGE 2011 $25.60
MARKETING IMAGE 2012 $26.20
MZ CHICK-A-PEAS 2011 $12.80
PATIENT REFERRAL SERVICES 2006 $65.40
PATIENT REFERRAL SERVICES 2007 $69.00
PATIENT REFERRAL SERVICES 2008 $69.60
PATIENT REFERRAL SERVICES 2010 $76.80
PATIENT REFERRAL SERVICES 2011 $76.80
PATIENT REFERRAL SERVICES 2012 $78.60
PETROLEUM AND TESTING, INC. 1998 $106.67
PETROLEUM AND TESTING, INC. 1999 $106.67
PFG GOLF 2003 $2,262.56
PICKLE LAW FIRM, LLC 2012 $15.72
PROFESSIONAL LEASING SERVICES 2002 $16.37
PROVIDENT LEASE RECEIVABLES CO 2002 $2,384.19
PUSHARDS KARATE 2012 $1.92
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perty
Tax
es RA ROBINSON LANDSCAPING 2012 $78.60
RADIO CITY 2009 $3.44
RADIO CITY 2010 $37.12
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC. 2012 $1.31
SERVPRO 2001 $89.37
SMITH, LLOYD F. & ELAINE 1998 $195.16
SMITH, LLOYD F. & ELAINE 1999 $225.83
SMITH, LLOYD F. & ELAINE 2000 $225.83
THE BAIT SHOP 2012 $5.24
THE WICKEDBEAN LLC 2007 $85.68
TREASURE EQUESTRIAN 2009 $185.54
TREASURE EQUESTRIAN 2010 $166.40
TREASURE EQUESTRIAN 2011 $129.28
Triple A Day Care 2012 $13.10
UPPER CRUST BAKERY 1999 $49.16
VIOLETTE, LEVI 1998 $16.40
VIOLETTE, LEVI 1999 $16.40
WALKER CONSTRUCTION 2000 $808.02
$10,439.23