The city received $1.98 million in ARPA funding, and has just under $300,000 remaining.
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Augusta ponders how to spend remaining federal funding
With about $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding still to be allocated before the end of the year, city officials are considering whether to use the money to extend downtown police patrols, fix the Civic Center or help public schools narrow a $1.6 million budget gap.
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Waterville City Council gives initial OK for $50,000 to soup kitchen
Some city councilors said they were concerned that American Rescue Plan Act money would not be given equitably if, for instance, other social service agencies asking for the same amount and are denied.
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Augusta city officials ponder future of Augusta Civic Center
Officials say the 50-year-old building is showing its age and needs refurbishment to continue as a regional economic driver.
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Augusta to use $75,000 in ARPA funds for cleanup of homeless encampments
City spent just over $33,000 cleaning up encampments since April.
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Augusta officials say Kennebec River’s unpredicted rapid rise posed challenges
Power restored downtown after inspections to assess flood damage.
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Augusta weighs using $75,000 of pandemic relief funds to clean up homeless encampments
City councilors could vote Thursday to put some of Augusta’s American Rescue Plan Act funds toward cleaning up trash and hazardous materials from homeless encampments. The capital city has already spent more than $33,000 on clean ups this year.
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Bids for Farmington Community Center roof rejected
Farmington selectmen refused two bids for work on the Community Center roof, will seek quotes from reputable companies after it appeared the two bidders may have spoken with each other about the project.
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Augusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for one month longer than last year
City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who are homeless.
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Augusta eyes using remaining pandemic relief money to help shelter homeless for the winter
Some city councilors say Augusta needs a year-round, full-time homeless shelter, but they would agree to provide some city funds to temporarily provide a place for the homeless to sleep during the winter months.