The town of Scarborough is in the process of reviewing its proposed FY 2025 budget, first presented to the Town Council on March 27. The budget is largely considered to be a “level services” approach, investing in ways to maintain the current level of services being provided without additional staff or programs. It invests in […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
No tax hike in Gorham’s proposed municipal budget
The budget creates the positions of a liaison for the police department and an IT director.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook School Committee sends $51.7M budget to council
The budget is up 9.69% from this year’s $47.2 million.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Council Corner: A unique year, a unique budget
On March 27, the town manager and superintendent submitted budget proposals after working for months with town and school staff. Now the budget is in the hands of the Town Council and the School Board to make adjustments. The budget is intended to reflect the values and priorities of the community, so it’s very important […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
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.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
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.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.