With just one contested race, this year’s vote was a low-key affair that saw all but one warrant article approved by a 2-to-1 margin.
Town Meetings
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Jackman voters approve concept for park update, 3 percent pay hikes for town employees
Results from the northern Somerset County town’s municipal election and Town Meeting, which were held on March 20 and 21.
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Washington voters mull 3.7 percent spending increase
Residents could approve more municipal spending, an ordinance change and a blinking speed limit sign on Liberty Road.
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Unity residents OK ordinance prohibiting mass balloon releases
The new rule approved at Town Meeting prohibits the release of 10 or more balloons within a 24-hour period.
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Canaan residents reject property maintenance ordinance at Town Meeting
Voters also cut $116,728 from the proposed municipal budget in an effort to prevent a tax increase.
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Farmington voters to consider support of NECEC project, marijuana ordinance
Residents also will consider a $6.11 million municipal budget, a request that Franklin County reverse its cuts to social services and a lease to expand downtown parking options.
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Spending increases expected across the board Saturday at Canaan annual Town Meeting
A school board incumbent might have a write-in challenger Saturday at Town Meeting, which starts at 9 a.m. at Canaan Elementary School; elections are Monday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
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Jefferson voters to consider bump in spending at Town Meeting
Residents will decide on a 1.39 to 7.94 percent increase in their municipal budget Tuesday at the polls.
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Unity voters to consider increased trash bag sticker, tipping fees
If residents approve all 58 warrant articles Saturday at Town Meeting, the municipal budget will be $1.19 million.
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Jackman to vote on town park plans, $1.16 million budget at annual Town Meeting
Local elections will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Town Office. Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Maine School Administrative District 12 gymnasium.