VASSALBORO — A slight tax increase is unavoidable this year, municipal officials say.

CHINA — Planning Board members reversed their earlier position and decided to continue work on a revised shoreland septic system compliance program that voters may consider as an alternative to scrapping the existing rules.

CHINA — Selectmen have agreed unenthusiastically to put a home occupations ordinance on the June ballot, while a proposed revamping of the shoreland septic system compliance program remains in limbo.

PALERMO — Selectmen have approved a new cable television ordinance that increases the likelihood of getting cable service in town.

PALERMO — Selectmen have approved a new cable television ordinance that increases the likelihood of getting cable service in town.

VASSALBORO — Property owners are looking at a tax increase for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

CHINA — Planning Board members have given up their effort to prepare a revised shoreland septic system compliance ordinance for the June ballot.

CHINA — A security system, including cameras, motion sensors and heat monitors, will be installed at the transfer station and town garage after several break-ins.

CHINA — A security system, including cameras, motion sensors and heat monitors, will be installed at the transfer station and town garage after several break-ins.

CHINA — Voters at Saturday’s annual town business meeting were feeling generous toward the less fortunate members of the community and the area.