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Waterville City Council

Published
January 2, 2024

New Waterville mayor Morris cites economic development focus during City Hall swearing-in ceremony

The inauguration ceremony for Mike Morris drew more than 100 people Tuesday night to the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
Published
December 7, 2023

Waterville, shelter officials help homeless people at river find shelter as bitter weather arrives

City Manager Bryan Kaenrath is asking people to train to become volunteers to help staff a warming center during severe weather this winter.
Published
November 8, 2023

Waterville City Council adopts winter plan to help homeless

Councilors on Wednesday postponed indefinitely a proposal to buy yurts to house homeless people now living in tents on city property near the Kennebec River.
Published
November 6, 2023

Waterville City Council to consider ditching yurt idea, seeking longer-term solutions for the homeless

Mayor Jay Coelho is withdrawing his request to spend up to $10,000 to install yurts on the riverfront, instead asking the city to seek solutions that include an emergency warming shelter and ramped-up outreach to the homeless encampment at Head of Falls.
Published
October 17, 2023

Waterville considers buying yurts to house homeless at riverfront in winter

The City Council heard a plan Tuesday night to buy 10 yurts to provide shelter for homeless people who camp near the RiverWalk at Head of Falls.

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Published
May 25, 2023

Waterville looks to improve public notification system during emergencies

The City Council heard complaints this week that the city can do better in notifying residents of emergencies, such as when a contaminant entered the public drinking water supply Monday during a fire at an Elm Street apartment building.
Published
May 9, 2023

Saco city administrator named Waterville city manager

Bryan Kaenrath, 39, is to begin work July 31 as the top administrator in Waterville after the City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to hire him for a five-year term.
Published
May 2, 2023

Waterville mayor shuts down man who uses ‘vile language’ about English-language learners

Bruce Poulin peppered city councilors and school officials with questions Tuesday about a plan to hire another teacher for English-language learners.
Published
October 11, 2022

Waterville City Council OKs Police Department review, applauds chief ahead of his retirement

City councilors Tuesday approved the use of $40,000 to contract with the International Association of Chiefs of Police to review Police Department operations.
Published
October 10, 2022

Waterville police chief plans to retire next month as city considers sweeping review of department

Joseph Massey, 69, has been with the Waterville Police Department for 36 years, the last 15 as chief. He is leaving at a time when Mayor Jay Coelho says he favors restructuring the way the city agency is run.