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PublishedJanuary 11, 2024
Drunken driving charge dismissed for former Hallowell Public Works Department foreman
Christopher Buck, who resigned as foreman in 2022, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of driving to endanger after competing a court-ordered treatment program. He has been ordered to pay a fine totaling $730 and lost his driver's license for 30 days.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Deteriorating roads are a $26 million problem for Augusta
An outside firm says that's the sum the city needs to pay to address concerns with about a quarter of its roads.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2023
Augusta needs $20 million in new public works buildings to address safety concerns, report says
The report by an architectural consultant also recommends $33 million in improvements to update the Augusta Civic Center.
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PublishedMay 4, 2023
Farmington Public Works expenses approved, programs discussed
Purchase of a plow truck and two other vehicles was approved by Farmington Selectmen Tuesday, April 25.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2023
Hallowell officials approve additional money for public works land purchase
The City Council voted to take money out of two accounts so the city does not exceed its $250,000 borrowing limit.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2023
As winter kicks into gear, at least 2 central Maine cities say they may be forced to overspend on salt
Augusta and Hallowell may exceed their budgets for salt, but elsewhere in central Maine, municipalities say they are on-track for spending on salt and sand at this point in the season.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
Hallowell Public Works foreman facing drunken driving charge resigns
Christopher Buck stepped down after three months of paid time off following his July 3 arrest.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
In effort to reduce spending, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Manchester to consider combining public works resources
The three municipalities will meet Monday evening for an open-ended discussion on how to bring down costs by sharing some services.
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