The bond package would include more than $2 million for parks and recreation, including to pave the way for a new ice arena on North Street.
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Two contested races and a series of proposed charter changes await Waterville voters
Tuesday’s ballot will feature races in Ward 7 for City Council and the Board of Education, and voters across the city will consider three changes to the city charter.
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Waterville looks to boost pay for assistant city manager position as few apply
City had few takers after seeking applicants for assistant city manager and for fire inspector.
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Waterville increases police pay as departments struggle to recruit, retain officers
Waterville officials hope the wage hikes will lure experienced officers at a time when fewer younger people are considering a career in law enforcement.
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Waterville City Council to consider new police contract
The city manager says the three-year contract under consideration includes a pay scale that would make Waterville more competitive in hiring and retaining officers.
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As invasion of browntail moths continues, central Maine towns seek a variety of remedies
Officials are priming their attack plans as the infestation of the moth is expected to continue in the coming years.
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Kudos, caution as officials unveil Waterville’s $1.9 million plan for ice rink, expanded recreation
City councilors heard from several people Tuesday about the city’s plan to expand and improve recreation offerings.
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Waterville City Council to consider pot ordinance change, license for Marijuanaville retail shop
City councilors are also expected Tuesday to consider appointing a committee to explore ways to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds.
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Waterville City Council moves closer to granting license to marijuana retail store owner
City looking to issue license to a marijuana retail shop owner who was told earlier this year a marijuana store would be allowed on College Avenue. But the council later took action that effectively prohibited the store from opening.
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Waterville council expected to vote on marijuana business license, ordinance change
The retail shop owner signed a lease for a Waterville property to open a marijuana retail shop before the city approved a “safe zone” around a nearby homeless shelter, prohibiting the sale of marijuana in that area.