York Town News
Lack of target range and station space puts police in a tight spot
As the York Police Department marks another year in a station that was called a temporary solution when the department first moved there in 1981, its chief is also searching for ways to accommodate state-mandated weapons training for the 27 full-time and dozen part-time officers who have no access to a shooting range in the local area for target practice.School officials discuss consolidation
When it comes to how, and with whom, to consolidate local schools, the discussions are now underway.Planning Board says yes to barbecue, Rite Aid and new Brixham plan
During a marathon meeting last Thursday, July 12, a mix of seasoned and new Planning Board members tackled a full agenda of high-profile projects, including a Rite Aid coming to Route 1 and a first-ever Zacharias Farm barbecue festival.Kindergarten enrollment up for coming school year
Although the start of the next academic year may still seem a long way away, local school officials are in the midst of planning for the beginning of school in September.Coastal Landscaping: unequal enforcement of sign ordinance bad for business
Although the Appeals Board voted 5-0 to deny an appeal made by David Bridges, owner of Coastal Landscaping & Garden Center, 941 Route 1, they agreed with Bridges that enforcement of signs of Route 1 businesses should not be selective.Eighth Annual Walk for Hope set for Aug. 2
Once again this year, breast cancer survivors and their family members and friends are invited to gather at Short Sands Beach to walk together to help raise funds and awareness of breast cancer causes across the state.York resident writing book to improve healthcare communication
Local resident Beth Boynton spent 20 years in nursing, minored in theatre and communications in college and eventually earned a Master’s degree in organizational development.Clarification
A July 11 feature on The 2007 OYHS Decorator Show House described the work of "landscape designer" Jacquelyn Nooney of JNL, Inc., of Eliot, in the design of the entry porch and veranda of Mayfair. The landscaping of the property itself, however, was provided by Tom Dunn and Jen Spencer of Stoney Brook Landscaping of York.
A July 11 feature on The 2007 OYHS Decorator Show House described the work of "landscape designer" Jacquelyn Nooney of JNL, Inc., of Eliot, in the design of the entry porch and veranda of Mayfair. The landscaping of the property itself, however, was provided by Tom Dunn and Jen Spencer of Stoney Brook Landscaping of York.
