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PublishedFebruary 29, 2024
Augusta hires assistant city manager, former police chief as city manager
The City Council has chosen Jared Mills, 49, to succeed Susan Robertson, 64, at Augusta City Hall.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2024
Former Augusta police chief proposed as new city manager when current manager steps down
Augusta elected officials will consider a proposal on Thursday to hire Jared Mills as city manager following the decision by Susan Robertson, who has served as city manager since 2021, to retire at the end of March. .
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2024
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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PublishedFebruary 8, 2024
Committee’s recommendation calls for scrapping Augusta rental housing inspection proposal, annual fees for landlords
However, councilors did not vote on the issue at Thursday's informational meeting.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
Augusta needs more workers to achieve city’s goals, officials say
More workers are needed for the city to achieve its goals, including spurring economic development, fostering the creation of more housing and addressing aging infrastructure.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2024
Augusta’s proposal to raise riverside parking lot held up in federal budget stalemate
The city is seeking $4 million in federal funds to raise the flood-prone Front Street parking lot and build a riverfront observation deck.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2024
At swearing-in ceremony, Augusta councilors pledge to work hard, make residents proud
Augusta city councilors and school board members elected in November took their oaths of office on Thursday.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2023
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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PublishedDecember 22, 2023
Augusta officials say Kennebec River’s unpredicted rapid rise posed challenges
Power restored downtown after inspections to assess flood damage.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
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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