The Morning Sentinel requested, through the state Freedom of Access Act, emails between Steve Daly and city officials for two weeks prior to and two weeks following Daly’s resignation on Dec. 23, but much of that information was redacted or blacked out.
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Waterville considers expanding its 911 dispatch operation
The Police Department is looking to enlarge its dispatch center following the decision by Somerset County to stop taking 911 calls for 16 communities in Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges.
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Public can weigh in on Waterville city manager search
A new city manager is expected to be named by the first week in May and that person would start the job 30 to 45 days after that.
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Waterville City Council sends rectory rezoning request back to Planning Board
Councilors said they want to hear an explanation from the Planning Board as to why property at 74 Pleasant St. should be rezoned from residential to commercial, a change that would allow Ware-Butler Building Supply to put business offices in the building.
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Waterville City Council to consider rectory rezoning, ward redistricting
Councilors are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Elm at 21 College Ave.
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Waterville seeks to redraw ward lines to even out population representation
The City Council voted last week to approve a plan to redraw the lines in four city wards, and councilors are scheduled to take a second, final vote next week.
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Waterville to hire community outreach coordinator to aid those with mental health or other crises
The person hired for the position will work to identify people in the community who struggle with mental health, substance abuse and other issues, and help connect them with services, thus reducing the need for police response.
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Waterville City Council votes to hire consultant for city manager search
Councilors will spend $9,000 to have Eaton Peabody Consulting Group lead the search to find a replacement for Steve Daly, who abruptly resigned as the city’s manager in December.
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Waterville City Council delays vote on housing rental registration ordinance
Landlords and tenants packed the City Council chamber Tuesday night to urge councilors not to approve the proposed ordinance, saying it is burdensome, violates tenant privacy rights and discourages rental property investment at a time when housing is sorely needed in the city.
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Waterville City Council to consider rental housing registration ordinance
The ordinance would require rental property owners to register with the city and provide emergency contact and other information, so police, fire and code officials could get into buildings quickly if there are problems.