The City Council also accepted charter revisions from the Charter Commission, and voters will decide whether to approve them at the November election.
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Waterville council takes first vote on proposed $44.2 million budget
The proposed municipal and school budget for 2020-21 would not increase the current tax rate of $25.76 per $1,000 worth of valuation.
Waterville City Council to consider outdoor dining request on Common Street
The Proper Pig seeks to use sidewalk space and part of Common Street for outdoor dining. The bar and restaurant is asking that the entire street be closed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays.
Public hearings scheduled for Kennebec County budget
The Kennebec County Budget Committee will hold virtual public hearings on Tuesday and Thursday before voting on a proposed spending plan that’s up nearly 8.5% more than the current year.
Augusta city councilors offer concern about furlough days in budget proposal
No members of the public commented at a virtual public hearing on the city and school budget, but will have another chance, in person, next week.
Think tank projects $1.2 billion budget shortfall for Maine
The nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said Maine faces a huge shortfall by the end of the next fiscal year.
Panel considers gas tax, state money to boost Maine’s highway funding
A commission scheduled to finish work at the end of 2019 will ask for more time to draft a long-term solution to Maine’s road funding shortfall.
New tax on internet sales boosts Maine’s budget further into the black
The tax, approved after the recent two-year budget was finalized, is one of several that contributed to an increase in state revenue.
Waterville council faces final vote on proposed $42.7 million municipal, school budget
Councilors also will consider taking a first vote to borrow $5.5 million for capital projects that include library improvements as well as for fire, police, public works, and parks and recreation needs.
Gardiner City Council passes $6 million budget
Minutes later, they were considering a $50,000 emergency funding request for radios for the Police Department.