Developer Kevin Violette tells board that for his project to work, some modifications would have to be made to a city ordinance regarding subdivisions.
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Hallowell approves $7.1 million budget
Officials worked to minimize the impact of expenses and reduced previously projected mill rate of 24.60 down to an estimated 22.20. That equates to a roughly 4.2% increase over last year’s property tax rate.
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Franklin County tables request for new dispatch system, approves $20,000 in federal funds for Farmington Grange
Commissioners also approved $107,497 from the American Recovery Plan Act to do upgrades at the county courthouse.
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Funds approved for Farmington skateboard park, police cruiser
The $8,000 will provide design plans needed before grants can be applied for to upgrade Dragon’s Nest Skateboard Park to modern standards.
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Jay board approves money for recreation maintenance equipment
Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere announced a Community Resilience Workshop on July 11 at the Town Office.
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Jay approves using assistant chief stipend to offset weekday on-call position
Assistant Fire Rescue Chief Jim Shink has submitted his resignation effective Thursday. He and his wife are moving to Bangor.
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Waterville council to consider proposed $51.7 million budget
The special City Council meeting will be held Tuesday and councilors are expected to vote on a $23.3 million budget for the city and another $28.4 million for schools.
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Fairfield councilors direct town manager to continue work on water expansion project, despite vote against it
The move, which seeks to address PFAS contamination of local wells, comes after residents voted 402-282 last week against the project in a nonbinding referendum.
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Gardiner officials adopt $7.34 million spending plan
Slate of budget-related actions receives unanimous approval from City Council, and while the city’s share of the property tax rate is expected to remain unchanged, the spending plan is to fund paving projects and additional staffing for Fire Department.
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Litchfield eyes new contract next month for animal sheltering services
Following approval from residents at the Town Meeting on Saturday, town officials are pursuing a contract with the Kennebec Valley Humane Society in Augusta instead of using a retrofitted box trailer in Litchfield.