The work to install two drainage pipes and catch basins in downtown Hallowell is in anticipation of the Water Street reconstruction project set to begin in the spring.

Some residents are asking questions about a deal that would let Bean take ownership of the museum as part of a land transaction involving the Dummer House.

The organization that runs the Hubbard Free Library wants to raise $25,000 by the end of the year to help pay for running the library.

The council will also talk about investing money from the Cemetery Trust in order to hire another full-time public works employee.

Other infrastructure work to rural Hallowell roads is almost complete, and the city hopes to begin paving roads at Stevens Commons later this month.