City Manager Nate Rudy said he expects to ask the council to renew the 180-day ban at least once while the city waits for state lawmakers to create rules governing recreational marijuana.
Jason Pafundi
Jason Pafundi, a native Floridian who moved to Maine from Los Angeles in August 2015 with his wife, covers Hallowell, Togus, education and religion. He began his career at the Kennebec Journal in November 2015 after freelancing for the Portland Press Herald for several months.
Pafundi graduated from the University of Florida earlier this century and has taught high school English, coached varsity basketball and worked in media relations for the New York Rangers.
The diehard Mets and Redskins fan is a sports, movies, music and television fanatic who enjoys discussing current events, history and pop culture. He’s attended two Super Bowls, two World Series, a Stanley Cup Final and has seen Elton John in concert 13 times and counting.
Pafundi’s modest goals for 2017 including cutting back on his cheese consumption.
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Hallowell council accepts two gifts totaling $1.1 million
A $1 million anonymous pledge to build a fire station at Stevens Commons and a $100,000 donation by a Hallowell resident in support of the Stevens Commons component of a proposed bond package were big topics at Monday’s council meeting.
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Work underway at Freedom Center site in Dresden
Fire destroyed the nonprofit recovery center last year, displacing 11 residents and killing a dog.
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Anonymous pledge has Hallowell Fire Department morale ‘at its peak’
Morale was low during a 13-month review process, a veteran firefighter said; but in the last few weeks, the department has had a vote of confidence from the city that has renewed firefighters’ spirit.
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Sportsman show attracts visitors, vendors from across Maine, U.S.
The three-day show at the Augusta Civic Center has been evolving, an organizer said, and there are even bigger plans for next year’s event.
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Downtown Hallowell building to display ‘welcoming city’ mural
The City Council adopted a resolution in February and City Manager Nate Rudy hopes the mural becomes tangible evidence of that proclamation.
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Hallowell task force votes to recommend pot moratorium
A temporary 180-day moratorium on the establishment of recreational marijuana retail shops and social clubs now goes to the council for an April 10 vote.
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Work begins toward building new Hallowell Fire Station
An anonymous donor pledged up to $1 million to build a new fire station in Hallowell, pending council approval, and city officials now will work on making it happen.
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Washington voters set to decide on budget of more than $718,000
Voters also will choose to impose a moratorium prohibiting retail marijuana establishments, stores and social clubs from opening for 180 days.
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Anonymous donor pledges $1 million for new Hallowell fire station
On the eve of a public hearing on the issue of city fire services, the donor has come forward to offer the funds to keep a station in the city.