Town officials hope to build a new fire station at 104 Kinderhook St. with more space for department vehicles, training and equipment.
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Somerville voters to consider budget with 9% tax hike, whether to sue over road project
The Somerville annual Town Meeting is Saturday, at 9 a.m., at the Somerville School.
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As inflation’s impact cuts into Monmouth’s priorities, officials say ‘not yet’ to new initiatives
Town officials said they had to omit a number of proposals and initiatives from the $4.5 million budget, which is up $530,000 from last year.
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Madison town manager to soon take on new role as Somerset County administrator
Tim Curtis saw dramatic changes in Madison over the last eight years, including the closure of the paper mill and its resurrection as a manufacturing hub, and now he’s turning his attention to the economic development needs of the county.
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Residents take aim at Waterville council for pursuing building lease
People told the City Council on Tuesday that it was fiscally irresponsible to move forward on leasing, and possibly purchasing, a building on Front Street that would hold council meetings and serve other functions.
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Franklin County Commission sets higher tax rate for the coming fiscal year
It is an increase of 24.7% from the current rate of $1.29.
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Litchfield voters approve $725K in truck purchases
New fire, plow trucks needed, town officials tell Litchfield annual Town Meeting voters.
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Readfield residents approve $8.1 million budget, use of grants to build athletic field
In local races, David Linton defeated incumbent Dennis Price to win a seat on the Select Board, and Brian Tarbuck beat Marie Rodriguez to win a seat on the Regional School Unit 38 board of directors.
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Windsor voters approve $2.09 million budget, new ambulance funding at annual Town Meeting
Voters approve all articles put before them without opposition.
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Litchfield, Winthrop board races decided by 1-vote margins
A ballot inspection and possible recount is expected in the Litchfield Select Board race, while the Winthrop tally is expected to go uncontested.