NEW GLOUCESTER — A public hearing on the proposed 2013-14 municipal budget drew a standing-room-only crowd opposed to selectmen’s proposal to reduce library staff and hours. The budget supported by the Budget Advisory Committee totals $2,699,031 and is nearly $27,000 more than selectmen’s proposal of $2,672,163. These figures do not include funding for capital improvements, […]
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RSU 10 delaying meetings, budget votes
DIXFIELD — Regular meetings of the RSU 10 board and the timeline for adopting a 2013-14 budget have been changed to allow the state time to determine whether the school district will be responsible for half the state’s contribution to teachers’ retirement costs. Superintendent Tom Ward said this week that the districtwide meeting vote and […]
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RSU 9: Assistant principal position added, budget set
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors voted 13-3 Tuesday to add a half-time principal at the Mallett School in Farmington. The weighted vote was 779-222, with directors Angela LeClair and Keith Swett, both of Wilton, and Wanda Soule of Chesterville opposed. The board also voted to set the proposed prekindergarten through 12th grade budget for 2013-14 […]
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Lewiston councilors settle on lean budget
LEWISTON — Councilors on Tuesday settled on a budget that raises property taxes overall but cuts the city budget by $1.4 million and reduces the city’s share of the tax rate. The proposed budget manages to increase Saturday hours at the Lewiston Solid Waste Facility and hires a $40,000 per year economic development specialist. “Wow, […]
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Auburn school budget hearing set for Wednesday
AUBURN — The School Committee will hold a public hearing Wednesday on its 2013-14 budget proposal. The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Auburn Hall. The latest budget proposal is $38.37 million, an increase of $2.4 million from this year. For a home valued at $150,000, it would increase […]
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Sheriffs, governor agree jail system is broken
AUGUSTA — The worst effects of the county jail budget crisis, including closed jails, endangered corrections officers and widespread inmate furloughs, could be averted, Maine’s sheriffs said Tuesday after an hourlong meeting with Gov. Paul LePage. The governor also insisted that the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn would remain open despite the crisis, Androscoggin County […]
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Livermore voters to consider changing administrative position to elected
LIVERMORE — Voters will be asked in June if they want to change the administrative assistant position from appointed to elected beginning June 2014. Town Clerk Renda Libby said she verified the signatures on the petition submitted by Cathy and Dennis Lee that requested the change. Selectperson Chairman John Wakefield said the board voted April […]
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County budget panel to begin deliberation
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County budget panel will begin deliberations on a proposed $5.5 million budget for 2013-14 Monday, April 29, at the commissioners’ office. Members of the Budget Advisory Committee have set a schedule for departments and program grant representatives to meet with them for a review. Some of the committee members attended the […]
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State revenues to be $60 million less than originally forecast
AUGUSTA — The budget gap Maine lawmakers need to fill has grown by about $60 million as they tackle Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal for a new two-year budget. State financial projections released Friday by the state’s Revenue Forecasting Committee predict $60 million less than previously thought will flow into state coffers during the upcoming two-year […]
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Auburn School board tells superintendent to increase budget
AUBURN — Several School Committee members said Thursday the city must spend more on education, and they asked the superintendent for a bigger budget. The committee will see several budget options from Superintendent Katy Grondin by Monday, days before a May 1 public hearing on the proposed spending plan. Options will include: * A plan […]