Town officials cut $250,000 for disposal fees from the proposed budget but reversed course and are now asking voters to designate surplus funds to cover the cost.
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Augusta council votes 5-3 to approve slashed city budget
Thursday’s vote cut $6.6 million from the original proposed budget, ending a contentious month of budget deliberations.
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Farmington proposes $16.6M budget ahead of May 11 vote
The $16.58 million budget would an increase of 4.65% , with rising school, county and fixed assessment costs driving much of it.
Posted inNews
Gardiner hires city manager with international experience
Thomas Hill, who is currently working and living in Nigeria for a humanitarian aid organization, was hired by Gardiner officials after nearly 2 years without a city manager.
Posted inCommunity
Proposed Gardiner city budget up 4%
The spending plan would add a police officer position, but not 2 requested firefighter/paramedics.
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$9.1M Monmouth budget proposal approved
Voters to decide town spending in June, including whether to fund the ongoing restoration of the 1856 Monmouth Academy building.
Posted inMaine, News
Winthrop spending, revenues, up in $9.9M town budget proposal
Town officials still have to decide how much money Winthrop should set aside for major capital improvement projects, including a looming $2M fire truck purchase.
Posted inMaine, News
Winthrop, Monmouth, consider merging police departments
The neighboring towns already share a police chief and officers back each other up on calls.
Posted inMaine, News
West Gardiner voters approve hiring clerk
A previous proposal to increase the size of the Select Board from 3 to 5 members was pulled from the special town meeting warrant.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan officials work to ‘untangle’ their books
Like many towns, Skowhegan is several years behind on audits, although the town manager said there are no signs of issues with municipal finances.