municipal budget
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PublishedJune 3, 2021
Bath approves $17.26 million budget, expects 1.46% tax hike
The 1.46% tax increase is expected to increase taxes on a home valued at $200,000 by $60, according to Finance Director Juli Millett.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
Woolwich to vote on $2.2 million spending plan; tax impact unknown
The largest driver of the proposed budget is a $100,000 addition to begin saving for the town to conduct a property re-evaluation.
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PublishedMay 3, 2021
Proposed Bath budget could raise taxes 1.6%
Funding for 18 police body cameras are also included in the 2022 proposed budget.
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PublishedApril 27, 2021
Proposed Portland city budget aimed at restoring pandemic cuts
Due to revenue from the American Rescue Plan, municipal tax bills are expected to go down by 4%, excluding any increases caused by the Portland Public Schools budget.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2021
Harpswell town budget could increase 4.5%, tax impact unknown
Town officials aren't yet certain how the proposed $5.5 million spending plan could affect the town's property tax rate.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2021
Former Waterville mayor Isgro reports ‘full retirement from politics’ after tenure marked by progress, controversy
Nick Isgro's six years in office included forward movement in downtown revitalization efforts as well as controversy over his comments on social media that led to a failed effort to recall him from office.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2020
Phippsburg residents approve budget, no tax increase expected
The $2.4 million budget is $51,406 higher than last year’s budget and is not expected to affect the town’s tax rate.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
Georgetown accepts rules for pot facilities, $5.2 million town budget
Recreational marijuana cultivation, testing and manufacturing facilities can open in Georgetown, but recreational marijuana storefronts still haven't been given the green light.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2020
West Bath to weigh $2.4 million budget, flat tax rate at town meeting
If the municipal budget is approved at the annual town meeting next week, West Bath's property tax rate will remain $10.50 per $1,000 of valuation. A property assessed at $200,000 would still have a $2,100 tax bill.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2020
Maine cities and towns hopeful for federal relief
Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.