Selectmen have questioned Town Manager Tim Curtis about the departure of the road commissioner and others, and one selectman claimed Curtis had ‘secretly’ hired a cousin for a municipal post, which Curtis denied.
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Pittsfield Town Council looks to refine budgeting process in coming year
Although councilors have approved the municipal budget for 2023, they plan to alter the way discussions are held on individual department requests for funding.
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Jay seeks reimbursement for expenses related to recreational cannabis, including ordinance, vote
Ronda Palmer, Jay code enforcement office and town clerk, has requested reimbursement for about $7,500.
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Board approves buying SUV for Farmington Fire Rescue
The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe will cost the town $43,772.40.
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Franklin County moves draft legislation forward to change voting process in the budget process
There is also draft legislation that would require the Maine Judicial Branch to help pay for supplies, cleaning, maintenance, heat and electricity at the courthouse.
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Pittsfield Town Council passes $6.1 million budget, eyes tax rate decrease
The budget is roughly a 7% increase compared to last year, but a rise in revenue means town officials expect the property tax rate to decrease for residents.
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Pittsfield appoints police chief who previously served decades with Augusta police force
The Town Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Vicente Morris, who succeeds Harold Bickmore.
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Aaron Miller leaving Livermore job to be Vassalboro town manager
A nationwide search was held to fill the town manager position in Vassalboro; Miller has been an administrative assistant in Livermore since 2020.
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Avon to hold special town meeting to consider changing some elected positions to appointed
Selectpersons are proposing to appoint the positions of tax collector, treasurer, town clerk, road commissioner, health officer and constable.
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Farmington annual Town Meeting date set
The Annual Town Meeting will be 7 p.m. March 27, 2023, in Mt. Blue High School gymnasium.