municipal budget
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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
Augusta weighs using $75,000 of pandemic relief funds to clean up homeless encampments
City councilors could vote Thursday to put some of Augusta's American Rescue Plan Act funds toward cleaning up trash and hazardous materials from homeless encampments. The capital city has already spent more than $33,000 on clean ups this year.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Deteriorating roads are a $26 million problem for Augusta
An outside firm says that's the sum the city needs to pay to address concerns with about a quarter of its roads.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Municipal budget passed by town council
The municipal budget was passed after a second reading on June 7.
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PublishedApril 30, 2023
Maine cities, towns face historic tax increases as costs rise relentlessly
School budgets tip the scales for municipalities trying to balance fiscal responsibilities without burdening residents.
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PublishedApril 13, 2023
Cape Elizabeth school budget’s tax increase less than expected at 6.3%
The proposed $34.2 million school budget includes an increase to $530,000 for facilities and a new ed tech position for the middle school.
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PublishedApril 13, 2023
South Portland’s final budget proposal carries property tax increase of 4.2%
The combined municipal and school budget includes funding for Cottage Road improvements, a new fire truck and a number of new teaching positions.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Gorham’s proposed town budget raises property tax rate a nickel
The $20.2 million proposal adds four firefighter/EMT positions to the town's Fire Department.
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PublishedMay 10, 2022
South Portland stops short of ending longstanding membership in regional planning agency
City councilors want more information and discussion about how the city is being treated in regard to regional transit funding.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2022
Harpswell residents could see 3% tax increase
Harpswell's proposed $6.3 million spending plan represents an 11.4% increase over last year's budget.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2021
Bath wants voters to OK change to spending cap in attempt to curb budget cuts
If the rule isn't changed by the time a BIW tax agreement ends, the city could face $900,000 in cuts.
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