During their workshop on the potential parcel fee and tax measure last week, Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioners encountered a conundrum.  Commissioner Ralph Hoetger raised the question, “Are we sure we want a ballot measure or something else?” Based on his conversations with the Registrar of Voters Office, Assistant Chief Mark LaMont offered the commission…

In May of 2013, when Becky and I bought the Town Crier, our single goal was to keep it serving our community. At that time, there were nine local public agencies serving our Hill, and no media monitored and reported on them except the Town Crier. We felt our Hill community very much needed a…

Editor’s note: Christi Barrett became Hemet Unified School District superintendent on July 1. She follows Dr. Barry Kayrell, who announced his retirement in January. She met with the Town Crier Tuesday, Oct. 4, prior to the HUSD board meeting, which was held at Idyllwild School. Barrett began her career in the classroom working with special…