Increases in salaries, benefits and insurance costs account for most of the proposed increase.
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Livermore Falls to move to fulltime code officer/planner
The position had been part-time, has been vacant since December.
RSU 9 superintendent discusses budget at Chesterville meeting
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington met with the Chesterville Select Board Feb. 27 to discuss the district’s budget, tax impacts, and the upcoming March 24 vote on acquiring the former Ingalls School for a social services hub.
Wilton seeks nominations for oldest resident to receive Boston Post Cane
Nomination forms are available at the Town Office and are due back by 5 p.m. on March 13.
Oxford Hills school superintendent ‘uneasy’ about potential federal funding cuts
Special education and intervention, internet security, internship programs and active shooter preparedness are just a few examples of federal funding impacts education at the local level.
Preparing for a day of skiing
Several tasks must be completed before Spruce Mountain Ski Area opens for fun on the slopes.
West Paris voters reject early payout on backhoe loader
Selectmen Eli White, SAD 17 Director Veronica Poland and Water District Trustees Judy Boutilier and David Walton were elected.
Two compete for Chesterville’s 3-year seat on RSU 9 board
Patty Hastings and Tiffany Estabrook are running for Chesterville’s 3-year seat on the Regional School Board 9 board of directors, each emphasizing fiscal responsibility and education priorities.
Fayette’s All Age Friendly Committee hosts financial safety talk
The Fayette All Age Friendly Committee hosted a Muffin Morning with Amanda Lee of Franklin Savings Bank, who led the first in a three-part series on financial security, covering fraud prevention, password safety and online scams.
Chesterville prepares for vote, annual town meeting
Chesterville residents will vote March 14 for municipal officers and key town matters, followed by the annual town meeting March 17, where they will decide on a proposed budget, along with changes to public works, fire department funding and third-party allocations.