Although labor costs, inflation and several large infrastructure projects are expected to raise the town’s budget by about $2 million, Town Manager Ella Bowman is proposing no change in the tax rate.
Local Government
Weld approves ordinances, bridge replacement at town meeting
All budget articles passed.
Oakland Town Council, budget committee approve articles for May town meeting
About 35 people turned out Wednesday night for the discussion about the town’s proposed $3.59 million budget, which is to go before voters May 7.
Farmington board takes no action on retirement program for part-time firefighters
Some members of the Select Board wanted a policy in place before making decisions about local contributions to a state program.
Pittston voters to decide on budget, recall and selectman and school board positions
Pittston voters are expected to weigh in on the town’s proposed $1.95 million spending plan at Saturday’s annual town meeting, and two days later head to the polls to choose a new selectman and decide the fate of another selectman and whether to recall Selectman Joe Caputo.
One contested race in Weld municipal elections
Voting will take place Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Office, 23 Mill St.
One contested race in Weld municipal elections Tuesday
Municipal elections are held during the Maine primary to save money and see greater voter turnout.
New Sharon election set for Friday, town meeting Saturday
The town of New Sharon will be voting on officers of the town on Friday, March 1, and hold the annual town meeting the following day on Saturday, March 2.
Farmington board tables agreement on proposed senior housing project
Elections and town meeting are set for March 25 at the Community Center, 127 Middle St.
Jay voters to elect two Select Board, two school board members in April
Thursday is the last day to get absentee ballots for Tuesday’s statewide presidential primary election.