The additional funds will help in dealing with a lawsuit that is pending over an Appeals Board decision over a cellular phone tower.
Town Meetings
Catch up on all of the Town Meeting news.
New Vineyard cuts plowing money at Town Meeting
Voters approved raising $426,021 from taxation, which is 4 percent less than was raised last year.
Industry voters approve flat budget
Signaling the end of an era, the budget at the annual Town Meeting did not include money for the traditional Fourth of July fireworks.
Starks residents reduce amount to be raised for roof repairs
The town hopes to apply for a grant that would help offset the cost of repairing the leaky community center roof, a project that is estimated to cost $70,000.
Newport voters OK tax-increment financing district
The district, which is subject to state approval, consists of the area around Aubuchon Hardware and Sebasticook Valley Credit Union.
Rome approves cellphone tower ordinance
Residents also appropriated $50,000 more to defend the town against a lawsuit generated by its rejection of a cellphone tower project.
Moscow voters to plan for town’s bicentennial
Two proposals related to the town’s 2016 bicentennial celebration are among 64 items to be considered at Monday night’s Town Meeting.
Athens voters approve slight budget increase
A proposal to set aside $40,000 as part of the cost of a new town truck was rejected.
Benton voters reject comprehensive plan overhaul
Opponents defeated the measure even though a Planning Board member said the state requires the revision.
Smithfield voters asked to fund 175th anniversary
Money from a scholarship set up in honor of the town’s 150th anniversary may help pay for the 175th anniversary celebration next summer.