Big-ticket items on the 68-article warrant include $1,828,889 for general government; $1,798,599 for the Police Department; and $1,194,936 for the Fire Department.
Taylor Abbott
Taylor Abbott is a staff writer for the Morning Sentinel, covering Skowhegan, Norridgewock, Madison and Anson. She previously worked at the Forecaster, where she covered stories for the Northern and Coastal Journal editions. Taylor graduated from the University of Maine in 2019 with a degree in journalism. A Maine native, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family, reading, live music and exploring beaches along the coast of Maine.
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Two races are contested at upcoming secret ballot election in Skowhegan
Four candidates seek two open positions on the Board of Selectmen and two candidates are looking to be elected road commissioner, a position that has been held for 29 years by Greg Dore, who is retiring next week.
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Madison voters deciding on MSAD 59 budget in Tuesday election
The total proposed budget is $10,373,569, down $156,495 from the previous year.
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Madison Town Meeting set for Monday with $3.45 million budget at stake
Voters will be going over a 32-article warrant Monday and decide on a proposed $3.45 million municipal budget, with the option to use $400,000 in undesignated funds to offset taxes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
New position in Norridgewock aimed at improving town’s economic development
The town is seeking a part-time economic development specialist, which will be paid for through tax increment financing.
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Carrabec voters to consider $10.4 million school budget proposal
The final vote on the budget, which is $50,686 higher than last year’s spending plan, will be held on June 8.
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Skowhegan motor vehicle crash injures 3, police say
Two people were taken by LifeFlight helicopter from the crash on Bigelow Hill Road to a Bangor hospital, while one person was taken to Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan.
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Town employees in Skowhegan must provide proof of vaccination before unmasking at work
The Skowhegan Select Board debated mask use Tuesday night amid changing guidelines during the pandemic.
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At Waterville area municipal offices, differing rules on mask-wearing as officials digest latest pandemic guidance
Some town offices have immediately removed requirements for mask-wearing inside, while others are keeping mask rules in place for now as COVID-19 vaccinations continue.
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Skowhegan voters to decide on 8% proposed increase to municipal budget
Increase due in part to the addition of five new positions, an increase in payment to the town’s debt retirement and additions to the capital reserve fund.