The $16.1 million municipal budget is up 4.75% over this year’s, but an increase in assessed property value in town has offset the difference.
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Pastor who died in crash had ‘passion and incredible love’
The Rev. Bill Chadwick of Gorham is remembered for his devotion to others, his generosity and his sense of humor.
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Construction set to begin immediately on new school kitchen
Approval from the Gorham Planning Board clears the way for the $750,000 project.
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Gorham Notes: April 30
Town Council to review $43.1M school budget The Town Council was expecting to receive the School Committee’s proposed $43.1 million budget Wednesday, Council Chairman Suzanne Phillips said. The owner of a home valued at $250,000 would the schools’ share of their property taxes increase $112.5 under the proposal. The proposed budget is up $2.1 million, […]
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Buxton Notes: April 30
New Buxton officers Kaden Flynn and Olivia Wentworth are new members of Buxton Police Department. Flynn becomes the part time animal control officer, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Adele Jones for health reasons. Flynn also works for the city of Saco. Wentworth is a law enforcement veteran who began her career as […]
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Westbrook Notes: April 30
Class of 2033 registration The Westbrook School Department is continuing to pre-register students who will turn 5 on or before Oct. 15 for next year’s kindergarten class. Children of families who attended an informational meeting in March at one of the elementary schools are already pre-registered. Notices will be sent out in coming weeks about […]
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Gorham councilors to discuss tax due date delay Thursday
GORHAM — The Town Council will meet in a special session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, via Zoom to discuss adjusting the municipal tax due date. The board will consider changing the tax due date from May 15 to June 16 “due to economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” it said in […]
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River a respite from cabin fever
The Presumpscot River is open for recreation during the coronavirus pandemic and the public should take advantage of it, advocates say.
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Buxton Notes: April 23
Help hotline The town has organized a group of volunteers to assist residents who can not leave their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who need help with picking up groceries, medications or mail should call the Buxton Community Outreach hotline at 841-7320. Selectmen monitoring impact The Board of Selectmen continues to meet in weekly […]
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Gorham Notes: April 23
Town to consider tax due date delay The Town Council is expected to decide at its meeting next month whether to extend the property tax due date, Chairman Suzanne Phillips said this week. Taxes are due May 15, and the Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 5. An extension could ease the financial […]