The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to censure board member Harold Bigelow after an investigation last month found that he harassed and made inappropriate comments to town employees.
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Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Conduct of Skowhegan selectman violated town policies, report finds
A town investigation determined Selectman Harold Bigelow in his interactions with municipal employees and others violated a code of ethics all elected and appointed officials must agree to follow.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Dresden hires town administrator after not renewing contract of former municipal leader
Daniel Swain began this week in the top job at the Town Office, a position formerly held by Michael Faass, who started a little more than a year ago.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Housing fix would erode Maine tradition of local control
The Legislature should be making it easier for towns and cities to build affordable housing, not forcing projects on them.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Charter official: Editorial mischaracterizes our work to close Maine digital divide
We can connect Leeds homes still unserved by broadband at a fraction of the cost of a government-owned network.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Local zoning drives high housing costs around Maine
Municipal officials don’t have to answer to the people who can’t afford to live in their community.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Are public meetings getting stale? How one city is opening them up
By replacing public comment periods with small-group dialogue sessions, Portsmouth, N.H., city councilors are promoting more engagement.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Board of Selectmen race features 2 candidates vying for vacancy
Derek Chretien and Steve Govoni are running for the empty seat for a term that lasts until June 2022.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s local governments in no rush to spend pandemic relief funds
Counties, cities and towns will receive almost $502 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, a coronavirus relief bill signed by President Biden in March.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Whitefield to vote on $1.5 million town warrant articles Saturday
Warrant article voting will take place on Saturday at Whitefield Elementary School at 10 a.m.