At Town Meeting on Saturday, voters also authorized spending $50,000 to help pay for an elevator at Dr. Shaw Memorial Library.
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Fayette voters cut budget but still face projected tax increase
The unavailability of surplus and a reduction in state education funding contributed most to the budget’s growth, officials said.
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Litchfield voters to consider roads, property revaluation at Town Meeting
At the Saturday meeting, selectmen will propose diverting $100,000 from road improvements to help pay for the revaluation.
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Manchester residents approve ban on new marijuana storefronts
They also made setback requirements for other marijuana-related businesses stricter.
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Fayette’s school and town spending plans head to voters on Saturday at the annual Town Meeting
Residents could see an increase of $2.25 in the property tax rate.
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Monmouth voters approve new tax break program for local farmers
The town also approved a $3.16 million town budget for next year, which is down 1.8 percent from this year’s.
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Skowhegan approves $11.3 million budget at Town Meeting
Monday night’s voting also saw approval for library funding and the purchase of land for a new public safety building.
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Madison voters approve $2.9 million municipal budget at Town Meeting
More than 80 people turned out Monday for the annual Town Meeting, where they approved 36 articles in just under an hour.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Farmingdale officials propose flat municipal budget
The warrant for Thursday’s Town Meeting includes a proposal to rejoin the Gardiner Public Library and curbed municipal spending for the next budget year.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Three-way race for two spots on Windsor Board of Selectmen
Incumbent Ray Bates competing against two challengers.