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  December 13, 2023
  

  Stubbert to become Oakland police chief in February, replacing Michael Tracy, who plans to retire

  Deputy Oakland police Chief Charles 'Rick' Stubbert III, 53, will replace police Chief Michael Tracy who has worked for Oakland Police Department for 43 years, the last 22 as chief.

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  November 16, 2023
  

  Oakland Town Council quietly appoints new town manager

  Town councilors Wednesday did not seek public input, or even indicate they would be voting on a new manager, before promoting Kelly Pinney-Michaud.

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  November 15, 2023

  Oakland Town Council approves revaluation payment schedule

  Councilors approved the payment plan Wednesday for a $340,000 townwide revaluation that's scheduled for 2026.

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  October 23, 2023
  

  Three vie for Town Council seat and two for RSU 18 board in Oakland election

  Two incumbents and a newcomer are seeking three seats on the town's Budget & Advisory Committee.

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  October 4, 2023
  

  Oakland Town Council takes no vote after special executive session

  The council announced the emergency meeting Wednesday, the same day it was held, and Chairman Mike Perkins indicated it had to do with former Town Manager Ella Bowman.

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  October 2, 2023
  

  Oakland Town Manager Ella Bowman hired as Winslow’s top administrator

  After a heated public comment section and a brief executive session Monday night, the Winslow Town Council hired Oakland Town Manager Ella Bowman as the town's top administrator.

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  September 13, 2023
  

  Supporters rally for suspended Oakland town manager

  The Town Council placed Ella Bowman on paid administrative leave Aug. 23, and she still does not know the details as to why, except that it was because of an employee complaint.

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  August 25, 2023
  

  Oakland town manager says her suspension involves employee complaint

  Town Manager Ella Bowman said she was notified Friday in a letter sent by Town Council Chairman Michael Perkins that she was placed on administrative leave earlier this week because of a complaint filed by municipal worker.

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  August 24, 2023
  

  Oakland council places town manager on administrative leave with no explanation

  Town Manager Ella Bowman was placed on leave Wednesday after an executive session that was not publicized on the Town Council agenda, and she says she was given no explanation for the move.