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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Augusta city, school budget proposal would increase property taxes 4.7%
The City Council is expected to vote Thursday on a proposed $79.7 million budget for 2023-24.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
Wilton preliminary budget items shared, more to come
Members of Wilton Select Board and the finance committee convened Monday, May 8, to discuss preliminary details of the forthcoming budget.
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PublishedApril 28, 2023
Maine cities, towns face historic tax increases as costs rise relentlessly
School budgets tip the scales for municipalities trying to balance fiscal responsibilities without burdening residents.
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PublishedApril 25, 2023
Winslow Town Council gives preliminary OK to $31 million municipal budget
The proposed budget represents a $1.9 million increase to current spending.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2022
Hallowell approves $7.1 million budget
Officials worked to minimize the impact of expenses and reduced previously projected mill rate of 24.60 down to an estimated 22.20. That equates to a roughly 4.2% increase over last year's property tax rate.
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PublishedJune 3, 2022
Property taxes to increase in Augusta for the first time in 5 years
Augusta councilors approved a $72.6 million budget for the city and its schools Thursday, resulting in a 4.7% tax increase several said was unavoidable.
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PublishedApril 28, 2022
Annual Temple town meeting on Saturday highlights 3.4 percent budget increase
On the warrant are budgetary items and an election for a three-year seat on the Select Board.
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PublishedApril 28, 2022
Oakland voters to decide at annual meeting whether to go to full-time fire operation
The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Messalonskee High School Performing Arts Center.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
Wilton sends budget to warrant for 2022 Town Meeting
The select board is recommending a $2.45 million budget – a $192,611 (8.5%) increase from the 2021-22 budget.
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
Facing a potential $1.2 million budget increase, Winthrop sets workshop schedule
The proposed budget of $17.9 million includes wage increases for some town workers and first responders.
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