Heather Donahue and Howard Margolskee, both former councilors, were sworn in to their positions Tuesday.
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Pittsfield Town Council looks to refine budgeting process in coming year
Although councilors have approved the municipal budget for 2023, they plan to alter the way discussions are held on individual department requests for funding.
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Pittsfield Town Council passes $6.1 million budget, eyes tax rate decrease
The budget is roughly a 7% increase compared to last year, but a rise in revenue means town officials expect the property tax rate to decrease for residents.
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Pittsfield appoints police chief who previously served decades with Augusta police force
The Town Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Vicente Morris, who succeeds Harold Bickmore.
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Kennebec Valley District Scouts hold area food drives
Scouts in Kennebec Valley District, which includes Somerset, Kennebec, Franklin, Lincoln and Knox counties, are taking time during the holiday season to help other people through the annual Scouting for Food Drive. “It’s great to see our Scouts giving back to their communities,” said Kennebec Valley District Vice Chairman Chuck Mahaleris, in a news release. […]
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Heather Donahue maintains victory following recount for Pittsfield Town Council seat
The recount held Wednesday garnered two additional votes for Heather Donahue, who beat incumbent Lindsay Holmstrom by nine votes for an at-large seat on the council.
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Pittsfield to hold recount for at-large council seat
Two candidates in the race, Heather Donahue and Lindsay Holmstrom, were separated by just seven votes following balloting earlier this month.
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From free meals to fun runs, our 2022 roundup of central Maine Thanksgiving events
Events are scheduled this week across Kennebec and Somerset counties.
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Police: 3 hospitalized after SUV rolls over on Interstate 95 in Pittsfield
Lincoln man who was driving the SUV on Monday suffered injuries after he was thrown from the vehicle as it rolled over.
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Pittsfield Town Council gives early approval to increasing library hours, budget
The council had been considering cutting funding to the Pittsfield Public Library but many in the community had criticized the move so councilors this week gave tentative consent to boosting funding.