The cities held a joint meeting that consisted of a 45-minute executive session and a decision by both councils to table votes on the proposed board changes to June.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering municipal government in Lewiston and Auburn. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017. He lives in Portland with his wife, daughters and dogs. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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After hearing, Auburn staff will attempt ‘compromise’ on plan to remove income standard from the agricultural zone
City staff said the current proposal goes against Auburn’s comprehensive plan, which states that new housing development should stem from the city core.
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Auburn agreement would return half of new tax revenue to developer
The city of Auburn is proposing a credit enhancement agreement with the developer of Stable Ridge that would return 50% of new value to the developer.
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Lewiston proposes pickleball complex off North Temple Street
The city is looking to get in on the pickleball craze by building four new courts near the fire department substation.
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Auburn decision to can recycling program sparks debate over what’s more sustainable
City officials have said incinerating material at Maine Waste to Energy will be cheaper and more sustainable than continuing a recycling program. But advocates say that’s debatable and that the program was set up to fail.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 8 AUBURN — Appointment Committee meeting, 4 p.m. in the Community Room at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, May 9 LEWISTON — School budget validation referendum, 7 a.m. […]
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Lewiston council approves next year’s $58.3 million budget
The school budget validation referendum will take place Tuesday, May 9.
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Auburn council approves 2024 budget in first reading
The council approved next year’s budget by a 4-1 vote, with two councilors absent. A final reading will take place May 15.
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Auburn council votes to eliminate recycling program from budget
The council will put the $227,000 toward automating its trash pickup service.
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Auburn marketing city properties, including former Lake Street School
City officials have previously said they’d like the former school redeveloped into market-rate housing.