![by Trisha Ingalls IRASBURG — Roger Gagnon has been giving his time, treasure, and talent to the town of Irasburg for over forty years, and just completed another major contribution: restoring the Orne Covered Bridge. Mr. Gagnon was born in Nashua, New Hampshire. After serving in the Vietnam War, he wanted to get away from the city and live a quiet life. He has lived in Irasburg since 1982. In that time, he has been a member of the select […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/roger-gagnon-with-sign-cmyk-e1783445626352-1400x852.jpg)
![by Joseph Gresser BARTON — A couple of new projects should make noticeable changes to Barton according to information provided to select board members by Zoning Administrator Sarah Bailey on July 1. Board chair Jeff Cota was off celebrating his birthday, leaving colleagues Dee McDowell and Ted Gattino to do the heavy lifting in his absence. Mr. Gattino introduced the first project. He said he had gone to May Farm Road, near the town garage along with Ms. Bailey, Orleans […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-07-134322.png)
![by Maria Amador BARTON — Classes may be out for the summer, but the work of a school is year-round. At least that is the case in Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU), where last week two new principals began preparations for the coming school year, and a meal distribution program continues to be a welcome resource for community members. On July 1, Andrew Kulak and Matthew Allen began their tenures as the newest principals in the county. Mr. Kulak […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ocsu-principals-cmyk-1400x912.jpg)
![NEWPORT — Mayor Rick Ufford-Chase announced Friday, that the city council will appoint Joe Gunter to the post of city manager at its July 6. Mr. Gunter has served as Fair Haven City Manager for the past eight years.Prior to Fair Haven, Mr. Gunter held a similar position in New Hampshire and led a $130 million municipal infrastructure program in Afghanistan with U.S. Agency for International Development. Originally from Michigan, he earned his B.A. in International Relations at the University […]](https://bartonchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/gunter-photo-1-771x912.jpg)
Roger Gagnon gives his all for Irasburg
by Trisha Ingalls IRASBURG — Roger Gagnon has been giving his time, treasure, and talent to the town of Irasburg for over forty years, and just completed another major contribution: restoring the Orne Covered Bridge. Mr. Gagn... More »
In Barton, two gas projects surface
by Joseph Gresser BARTON — A couple of new projects should make noticeable changes to Barton according to information provided to select board members by Zoning Administrator Sarah Bailey on July 1. Board chair Jeff Cota was... More »
OCSU feeds students all summer
by Maria Amador BARTON — Classes may be out for the summer, but the work of a school is year-round. At least that is the case in Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU), where last week two new principals began preparatio... More »
Newport chooses city manager
NEWPORT — Mayor Rick Ufford-Chase announced Friday, that the city council will appoint Joe Gunter to the post of city manager at its July 6. Mr. Gunter has served as Fair Haven City Manager for the past eight years.Prior to ... More »
