Town Manager Christine Almand on Wednesday was critical of Selectman Harold Bigelow for lashing out against her and others during a meeting Tuesday while speaking publicly about a private, personnel matter.
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As municipal road salt supplies run low, local agency works to secure shipments
Kennebec Valley Council of Governments is coordinating shipments of road salt as supplies dwindle in many central Maine communties.
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Wilton Select Board authorizes town’s first marijuana dispensary application
Ample discussion was had during the select board meeting over the “process” by which the dispensary application was authorized.
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Pittsfield nears final approval for town-owned hangar at municipal airport
Final step before construction of $1.5 million structure is a site plan review by the town Planning Board.
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Central Maine communities consider different options for sharing code enforcement duties
A shortage of qualified code enforcement officers across the state has prompted the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments to find both short- and long-term solutions to keep projects moving.
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Pittsfield Town Council approves borrowing $1.25 million for capital improvement projects, equipment
Loan to cover $1 million in road paving, $70,000 in bridge and culvert repairs and $180,000 for self-contained breathing sets for firefighters.
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Fairfield eyes $40 million water expansion to help residents with contaminated wells
Project would expand the Kennebec Water District’s lines across Fairfield to reach those with land tainted by ‘forever chemicals.’
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Conduct of Skowhegan selectman violated town policies, report finds
A town investigation determined Selectman Harold Bigelow in his interactions with municipal employees and others violated a code of ethics all elected and appointed officials must agree to follow.
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Proposed marijuana, solar ordinances to go before Albion voters at March Town Meeting
The ordinances would allow two medical marijuana retail locations and impose a one-year ban on large-scale solar projects.
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Franklin County commissioner districts amended under emergency law
The makeup of all three districts changed as of Jan. 5.