The town of China gave up its claim to The Landing’s driveway Monday, clearing a hurdle for the lakeside ‘dock-and-dine’ restaurant to secure financing to replace its septic system and renovate its kitchen.
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China to vote on giving up 215-year-old easement behind The Landing
Ownership of the strip of land, a strip about 200 feet long that used to be a wagon road along China Lake, is at the center of a decadeslong town dispute.
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Farmington voters approve funding for skateboard park
Voter approval was needed because perpetual care comes with the funding.
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Farmington voters to act on skateboard park funding Tuesday
Voters will consider a $100,000 grant for The Dragon’s Nest skateboard park, changing the Fire Department’s retirement plan, adopting new tree ordinance and approving amendments to traffic ordinance.
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Farmington ordinance changes approved with few voters, little discussion
Several Farmington ordinances were amended on Tuesday night with less than 15 voters attending the special Town Meeting.
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Albion votes to explore leaving Fairfield-area school district
At a special Town Meeting election Friday, residents voted 184-23 to support leaving Maine School Administrative District 49.
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Thorndike to vote again on long-contested sand and salt shed
A building was approved last year at the annual town meeting but cost estimates have shifted and residents will choose between two options at a special meeting Saturday.
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Solar proposals, including project at former landfill, OK’d at Skowhegan special town meeting
The meeting will wrap up with an election next week to fill the vacancy on the Board of Selectmen.
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Solar proposals among items on tap at special Town Meeting in Skowhegan
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the council room at the Municipal Building, 225 Water St.
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Turnout light at public hearing for Skowhegan ordinances on solar, board matters
Hearings were held Tuesday on items scheduled for a vote at an upcoming special town meeting on Aug. 24.