York Town News

Standing before the Atlantic House, Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cathy Goodwin described a sentiment many have probably felt as they passed the derelict Victorian-era hotel. While the future of the York High School Arts Wing remains to be seen, the School Committee has taken a first look at potential options to meet both the needs of the school and the spending limits of the voters. Do you know what a riparian corridor is and why it's important to land use in town? The York Parks and Recreation Department will host an informational meeting next week on the town's surfing ordinance, which made headlines this summer as such issues as the limited size of the surfing zone caused friction on the beach. All Dana Willis wants is a dock like his neighbor's, but it isn't quite that easy. With that favorite holiday for fans of turkey, delicious food and time with family, Thanksgiving, happening this Thursday, Nov. 23, the holiday season is officially upon us.

York Public Safety News

After the recent loss of two Maine citizens due to the misuse of a portable generator, The York Beach Fire Department felt compelled to remind local residents of the dangers winter can bring.

York Briefs

Local municipal and school offices will be closed this week in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. The grass is growing and it has been mowed all summer. Now on sale at York High School for just $5 each are the 2007 Charlie Brown Wildcat Cards, providing discounts at area businesses for an entire year.

Ongoing

By Town Planner Steve Burns The York High School Annual Poinsettia Sale is being sponsored once again by the York High School Music Boosters. The Child Abuse Prevention Council will hold the Jingle Bell Ball this month as a night to jumpstart the holiday season. The York Rotary Club, with the assistance of the American Legion and local Boy Scouts, will again be collecting Toys for Tots this holiday season.