Regional School Unit 9 has set the 2023-2024 school budget at $41.71 million, a 4.30% increase from the previous year’s budget, and the referendum vote for the 10 towns associated with RSU 9 will be Tuesday, June 13.
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Contentious budget negotiations lead to $80 million Augusta budget with 4.7% tax hike
Councilors who voted against the budget said more cuts should have been made and also raised alarms about the accuracy of the school spending plan.
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Bowdoinham’s Town Hall repairs could add another $1 million to town’s already strained budget
Bowdoinham’s Town Hall, built in 1823, is no longer deemed safe to use and requires immediate structural upgrades, leaving the hands of Select Board members tied.
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Augusta budget could hike taxes 9.3%
Wage increases for city employees, rising utility costs and the need to pay down debt for a new police station are among the factors driving an increase in spending.
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Jay to be part of joint committee to discuss possibly charging Livermore Falls for fire service calls
The committee would consist of two selectpersons from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls, town managers and fire department representatives to discuss the increase in mutual aid calls.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Litchfield postpones tax commitment after typo delays approval of school budget
Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels says in the meantime, there is enough money in reserve to cover county tax obligations.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Board of Education finalizes $28.4 million budget
The Waterville Board of Education held a special meeting Wednesday and took a second, final vote to approve a budget that gives salary increases to teachers and educational technicians.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council approves $51.6 million city and school budget
Spending increases boost city’s property tax rate by 35 cents per $1,000 worth of assessed valuation, instead of the planned 50 cents.
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Eight have applied for the Waterville assistant superintendent job
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday got an update on the search from Superintendent Eric Haley.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council to consider proposed $51.7 million budget
The special City Council meeting will be held Tuesday and councilors are expected to vote on a $23.3 million budget for the city and another $28.4 million for schools.