Regardless of the outcome of Gorham’s second school budget referendum on July 25, recent actions by the superintendent of schools are unacceptable. Heather Perry’s employment should be terminated immediately. Gorham’s Town Charter clearly places responsibility for the total education budget in the hands of the Town Council. Article IV, section 405 states the council “may […]
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Teaching jobs, athletics and more at risk as Gorham voters mull school budget
The proposed $49 million budget would eliminate middle school sports, make high school sports pay-to-play and cut 20 jobs. Other effects might go beyond the classrooms and playing fields.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: July 20
Military memorial service for Junkins A large turnout Friday bid final respects to Gorham native Gordon Junkins, 86, at Eastern Cemetery. Junkins, a longtime police officer and firefighter in Gorham, died July 9. He was born in town on Sept. 3, 1935. A U.S. Army veteran, he received a military graveside honors service and the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham School Committee urges voters to reject reduced budget next week
The school board says the $48.2 million budget is too low and should be rejected so it can work out a compromise with the Town Council.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Robie Park protection draws a crowd in Gorham
Gorham residents say they want the 6.7-acre green space to be accessible to everyone and improved with benches, restrooms and more trees.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Forum: Gorham is growing and needs a school budget that fits
As a retired senior executive who led successful organizations in both the private and public sectors, I am amazed and distressed at the recent actions of the Gorham Town Council regarding the education department defunding mandate. At age 55, I left my secure and lucrative senior position in the private sector to seek a second […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Gorham voters rejected school budget, listen to them
Gorham voters spoke on June 13 when they rejected the $51.5 million school budget. The Town Council took unanimous action in response by mandating $2 million in reductions. Councilor Rob Lavoie said, “People have spoken, we need to listen.” Unfortunately, Superintendent Heather Perry wasn’t within earshot. Her reaction was to claim that the reductions were […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Jobs in jeopardy after Gorham council cuts $2 million from school budget
The cuts could eliminate over a dozen existing positions, including the assistant superintendent.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Slashing school budget will shortchange Gorham students
The $2.9 million reduction highlights the issue of equity in public education and within the community. Vote ‘no’ on the budget July 25.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: July 13
Baxter Museum open for free The Baxter House Museum, 67 South St., is open to visit for free from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through August. The museum, built in 1797, was a gift from James Phinney Baxter to the town in 1908 along with the adjacent Baxter Memorial Library. Baxter […]