The tax rate is going up from $18.82 to $20.82 per $1,000 of valuation.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta public schools present proposed 2021-2022 budget, with no tax increase, to city councilors
While the city school department includes a 0.35% spending increase, no additional taxes will be required to meet the revenue needs for next school year’s budget.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta’s proposed spending up 3.4%, but tax rate expected to remain unchanged
City Manager William Bridgeo submitted his proposed budget, which includes the school budget, to city councilors Wednesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Washington residents gather at annual Town Meeting, passing all articles
All 38 articles were passed in under an hour, and voters authorize selectmen to pursue options to expand broadband internet.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area school district considers using coronavirus relief funds to pay some salaries
To cut costs for Regional School Unit 2 taxpayers, the district has proposed removing funding for certain positions and equipment from the proposed 2021-22 budget.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Residents to vote on new plow truck at Palmyra Town Meeting
Voters also to consider setting aside funds to conduct a town revaluation.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston Select Board holds public hearing to answer questions over the town budget
With around eight people in attendance over Zoom, there weren’t many questions to answer, but the Select Board was accommodating to all requests.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden’s choice for budget chief faces new hurdles in Congress
Two Senate panels slated to take up the nomination of Neera Tanden, a policy expert who has been criticized for her past tweets that criticized lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, postpone meetings.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. budget deficit – at $3.1 trillion – doubles previous record
The deficit is $2 trillion higher than the administration had estimated in February, before the pandemic hit.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Board of Education cuts school resource officer from budget
The board on Monday also voted unanimously for students to start Sept. 8, the day after Labor Day, with teachers starting two weeks before that.