by Nancy Beal

It took the Moosabec area joint school committee 22 minutes to dispense with the issue of mask-wearing in their three schools August 17. Before an audience of approximately 30 interested citizens—more than the usual turnout for budget votes—the Moosabec CSD/Union 103 board voted unanimously to make the wearing of masks optional in Beals Elementary, Jonesport Elementary, and Jonesport-Beals High School.