Town officials also plan to assemble a committee to steer the hiring process in the coming months.
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Why can’t Maine towns and cities hold on to their managers?
Specific reasons for the turnover vary, but the underlying causes and downstream effects are consistent across the state.
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Mills vetoed a data center pause. Now Maine towns are passing their own.
At least 4 municipalities have imposed or are considering their own moratoriums on new data center development while they refine local regulations.
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Maine municipal and press associations reach compromise on publishing public notices
A bill, as initially proposed, would have allowed towns to post notices about upcoming meetings on their websites instead of in newspapers.
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Winslow hires town manager, forgoing formal search, public input
Marc Amaral — who has no prior municipal government experience and was the only candidate considered for the position — was hired Wednesday in a heated special Town Council meeting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Winthrop among first towns in Maine to consider AI policy
Winthrop’s draft policy, based on recommendations from the Maine Municipal Association, addresses security and privacy.
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Mainers could see higher taxes if US cuts local bond exemptions
Officials say removing the exemptions to reduce federal spending would dramatically increase the cost of borrowing money, raising the cost of projects and the burden on taxpayers.
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Gardiner seeks wastewater treatment operator after retirement of longtime director
While it’s hard finding a candidate with the qualifications to run a wastewater treatment plant, public sector workers in general are proving hard to find in Maine.
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Gardiner police chief retires after 32 years with department
Chief James Toman, 52, began with the Gardiner Police Department as a part-time officer in 1990, and worked his way to the top position in 2003.
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Maine to distribute municipal COVID-19 relief funding soon
The Mills administration says the state has already received $59.6 million of more than $119 million in federal aid it is making available to counties, cities and towns.