municipal budget
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PublishedApril 3, 2024
Combined budget plans raise taxes 11.4% in Westbrook
Inflation, a reduction in state funding and a decline in revenues are among the challenges the city faces, said acting Mayor David Morse.
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PublishedApril 3, 2024
South Portland budget proposal carries 6.1% tax increase
The increase is due in large part to an accounting error in this year's municipal budget that resulted in a $4 million shortfall.
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PublishedApril 3, 2024
Scarborough’s proposed town-school budget up 6.4%
The $87.4 million proposal aims to retain staff and maintain the quality of municipal services, town officials said, while adding additional school personnel and making other investments.
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PublishedApril 1, 2024
Portland to scrutinize businesses’ taxable equipment as city tries to increase revenue
For the first time in at least 50 years, a contractor hired by the city will send people door to door to determine what business property in the city is subject to taxes.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2024
Cape Elizabeth’s proposed municipal budget up 1.8%
The plan calls for a new firefighter, a part-time library position for a student and funding to cover costs associated with the November presidential election.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
Augusta weighs using $75,000 of pandemic relief funds to clean up homeless encampments
City councilors could vote Thursday to put some of Augusta's American Rescue Plan Act funds toward cleaning up trash and hazardous materials from homeless encampments. The capital city has already spent more than $33,000 on clean ups this year.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Deteriorating roads are a $26 million problem for Augusta
An outside firm says that's the sum the city needs to pay to address concerns with about a quarter of its roads.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Municipal budget passed by town council
The municipal budget was passed after a second reading on June 7.
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PublishedApril 30, 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 13, 2023
Cape Elizabeth school budget’s tax increase less than expected at 6.3%
The proposed $34.2 million school budget includes an increase to $530,000 for facilities and a new ed tech position for the middle school.
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