Westbrook’s proposed spending plan calls for $36.7 million, Mayor David Morse reported April 7 in his presentation to the City Council. The city administration’s preliminary budget represents an increase of $962,064 more than the current $35.7 million, or up 2.69%. Morse had ordered each city department to submit its budget with a cap of no […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook schools’ proposed $53.4 million budget gets initial approval
The Westbrook School Committee, in a first reading April 2, passed a $53.4 million spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The action “pleased” Superintendent Peter Lancia. “It was developed and is needs based,” Lancia told Westbrook Now in an email April 3. “It’s a very, very lean budget, but we are confident […]
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We Love to Eat: April 10
Gorham haddock supper – Friday, April 11, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, rolls, drink and dessert. $14, cheese pizza option for $6. Westbrook haddock dinner – Friday, April 11, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Daughters […]
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Gorham Notes: April 10
Annual cleanup Gorham Conservation Commission is collaborating with the Village Alliance and Think Blue Maine for the fifth annual town cleanup, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 27. All ages are invited to pick up trash in the village, along New Portland Road and South Street near catch basins. Gorham Volunteers in Police […]
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Buxton Notes: April 10
Town nominations due April 11 Nominations for elected municipal positions are due to the office of Town Clerk John Myers by 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Positions available are those of Select Board members Mark Blier and Thomas Peters; two Planning Board members; and three Budget Committee members. All […]
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Westbrook Notes: April 10
LaPierre art show winner Westbrook High School senior Lillian LaPierre took the first prize worth $100 in the recent Westbrook Woman’s Club annual art show at the Westbrook Community Center. The work of Westbrook High School students was showcased, and four cash prizes were awarded. All 21 participants received a certificate of appreciation from the […]
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Gorham moving ahead with high school projects
The Gorham School Department April 1 received a Town Council nod to push ahead with enlarging the high school cafeteria and adding a half dozen modular classrooms. The council voted 6-0, with Chairperson Suzanne Phillips absent, to authorize school officials to borrow up to the $9.5 million that Gorham voters approved in November. The funds […]
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Gorham Town Council rejects real estate purchase
After a lengthy debate, Gorham town councilors Tuesday, April 1, decided against spending $185,000 to own a property at a high-crash intersection. A purchase was aimed at an eventual use of the property for a possible Maine Department of Transportation design to ease traffic congestion and improve safety at the intersection of County Road (Route […]
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Buxton Notes: April 2
Buxton to enforce state insulation code The town will begin enforcing the newly amended 2021 Maine Insulation Code beginning April 7. For more information about the code, visit www.maine.gov/dps/fmo/building-codes, call the Buxton Code Enforcement Office at 929-3046 or email pmckenna@buxton.me.us. Historical society to open The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society will open for the season 4-8 p.m. […]
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