Historians want clock in steeple
Sen. Phil Bartlett reported that Gorham Historical Society voted 21-11 at its meeting Monday night to recommend to the town council that the clock be returned to its original location in the steeple of First Parish Church.
“The vote (on my motion) followed an extensive presentation by Town Councilor Burleigh Loveitt as well as shorter presentations by myself and a descendant of Toppan Robie,” Bartlett said.
The town clock, which Toppan Robie gave the town in 1868, is being restored after being removed from the steeple last fall. A 3-3 deadlock vote by Gorham’s town council last week defeated a motion to place the clock in the new municipal center and left the future location of the clock undecided.
Bartlett said a letter would be sent by Historical Society President Jan Labrecque or Secretary Gladys Carter to the town council in the near future.
Rec Red Sox trip
Gorham Recreation Department is planning a trip to see the Boston Red Sox play the Toronto Blue Jays two games in Canada.
A bus will leave the Gorham Municipal Center at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17. The group will catch evening games on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The group will stay at the Toronto Hilton and rooms will have two double beds. Rollaway beds aren’t allowed.
The cost of the trip, including transportation and two game tickets, is $445 per person for double occupancy; $385, triple occupancy; and $345, quadruple occupancy. Registration requires a $25 non-refundable deposit by March 2 with full payment by March 9.
A minimum of 42 people is needed to register. For more information, call Gorham Recreation Department at 839-5034.
Garden Club to meet
The Gorham garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the First Parish Church.
Either Jeff Tarling or John Shannon will talk about how the city of Portland tends its gardens. Tarling is the city arborist and Shannon cares for the rose garden in Deering Oaks.
The public is welcome to attend.
Dean’s listees
Seth Brown has been named to the dean’s list at St, Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt. Brown is a sophomore majoring in psychology. He is the son of James and Katherine Brown.
John Flaherty also has been named to the dean’s list at St. Michael’s College. He is the son of Martin and Dulcie Flaherty.
A senior, Flaherty is majoring in biochemistry.
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