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February 11, 2015 by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter Last month, Valsalon owner Valerie Brumfield approached the Lovington Village Board about acquiring a permit to place a building on a residential property. “It’s getting expensive to do hair uptown using the storefront,” Brumfield said. She presented her information, including specs on the building and letters of approval from her neighbors, to the board for approval. Zoning board member Mike Castelli was present to give the zoning board’s approval and answer questions relating to the permit Brumfield was seeking. Under Zoning Ordinance 40-10-55, Castelli recommended approval for a nonconforming permit, which would … Read More

February 11, 2015 Total of 32 years, Calandrilla, Florey, to leave by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com At their first regular board meeting of the year last month, the Sullivan school district hired two in-house staff members to replace outgoing principals following the completion of this school year. Sullivan middle school principal Jerry Calandrilla tendered his resignation at last October’s meeting whereas Sullivan elementary school principal Rita Florey announced her retirement at last July’s board meeting. Last month the board approved the hiring of Dan Allen and Ted Walk, both Sullivan school district staffers, to replace Florey and Calandrilla, respectively. Allen has … Read More