Courtney Gary-Allen obtained a temporary protection from harassment order against Nicholas Blanchard, a conservative activist who is running for Augusta school board in June — and who attempted to secure a protection order against Gary-Allen in response.
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Augusta council votes 5-3 to approve slashed city budget
Thursday’s vote cut $6.6 million from the original proposed budget, ending a contentious month of budget deliberations.
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Posted inCommunity, Schools and Education
Cony students walk out to protest $3M cuts for Augusta schools
A majority of the Augusta City Council agreed Tuesday to cut more than $3 million from the school department’s proposed budget, forcing the potential elimination of 20 positions, including teachers and education technicians.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta advances $6.6M in budget cuts, gutting city and school services
The cuts to the proposed budget were necessary, a majority of councilors said, to minimize the impact of an ongoing property revaluation on the city’s aging and economically disadvantaged population.
Posted inCommunity
5 takeaways on Augusta’s $97M budget proposal
If approved as-is, the budget could increase property tax levies by about 20%.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta to get 25 units of supportive housing for chronically homeless people
The City Council approved a financing agreement with the developer of the Riverlands affordable housing development, making possible the construction of 25 units of long-term housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta council advances homeless shelter licensing, but pause remains in place
City Council members implemented a moratorium in December amid a proposal to build a low-barrier homeless shelter on Chestnut Street.
Posted inMaine
Augusta’s school board could stop meeting at city hall. Here’s why.
City Councilors’ concerns over symbolism and school department safety worries may lead to the meetings being relocated.
Posted inMaine
Augusta is reassessing real estate. What does that mean for your property taxes?
The revaluation is expected to be complete by July, with residential properties expected to take on more of the city’s tax burden.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
CMP wants a new facility on its property. Some Augusta neighbors have concerns.
Central Maine Power Co. has proposed a new 38,000-square-foot building for a low-density, single-family neighborhood and some residents are frustrated by the utility’s communication on the project.