Board members are worried the legislation could put a heavy cost on residents.
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Selectmen postpone Farmington Town Meeting, again
The town meeting had to be postponed after the board voted to revisit sections of the proposed 2022 budget before approving the warrant articles.
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Franklin County treasurer, commissioner clash over moving $2 million to high interest account
Treasurer Pam Prodan said she hasn’t had the time or resources to move the federal funds to a higher interest-bearing bank account.
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Vienna preparing for annual Town Meeting, municipal election
The town’s proposed budget of $621,311 is not expected to significantly impact the current tax rate of $19.40 per $1,000 of assessed value.
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Monmouth begins review of proposed 2022-23 budget
Preliminary spending plan includes slight increases for heating, electricity and cost-of-living adjustments.
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Augusta officials decide city flagpoles to remain only for ‘governmental’ flags
Following separate requests to fly a Pride flag and an Irish flag, city officials have declined to allow other flags on city poles.
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Farmington selectmen postpone annual Town Meeting until May 9
The board voted to revisit sections of the proposed budget before approving the warrant.
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Gardiner council settles on top goal: hiring a city manager
During the annual goal-setting session, Gardiner elected officials identified priorities for the year, including holding the line on taxes and infrastructure planning.
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Clinton officials balk at request to hire more fire department staff, saying it’s too expensive right now
The plan would have allowed the fire department to hire three additional full-time staff, and would mean less reliance on the on-call firefighters, the fire chief said.
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Skowhegan board takes symbolic censure vote against selectman over town ethics violations
The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to censure board member Harold Bigelow after an investigation last month found that he harassed and made inappropriate comments to town employees.