Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.
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Waterville City Council to consider proposed $44.2 million municipal, school budget
Councilors on Tuesday night are also expected to consider a resolution urging businesses to encourage customers and employees to wear face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Our View: More aid needed to keep economy from failing
A better-than-expected jobs report has buoyed hopes for a quick recovery, but there remain fundamental problems that hint at a longer downturn.
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Towns across Maine looking at budgets crunched by coronavirus
As municipal governments near the end of their budget year, local officials are considering cuts to services and programs to make up for revenue losses caused by the pandemic.
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Waterville council gives $42.7 million municipal, school budget final approval
The council also took the first of two needed votes to borrow $5.6 million for capital projects.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council to consider proposed $42.8 million city, school budget
The council on Tuesday also will consider selling city-owned property on Airport Road.