The measure, to be taken up at town meeting this month, would require leashes at a number of public parks that are popular with those who like to let their dogs run off leash.
Chance Viles
Chance Viles is a staff writer for the American Journal, covering Westbrook. He is a UMass Amherst graduate, studying journalism and political science. Chance spent a few years covering towns and cities throughout Massachusetts before moving to Portland. He enjoys all things weird, spicy food, and can probably be found walking around with his cameras.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook will recoup $83,000 fine paid to IRS
The city successfully appealed the fine for missing a report filing deadline in 2018.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Magnet fishers’ haul helps clean up Presumpsot River
The group has a focus on the environment and safety along with the thrill of pulling up the unknown from the murky deep.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth superintendent leaving for Scarborough job
The Falmouth School Board plans to have a replacement for the beginning of next school year.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Proposed Falmouth tax rate up 5.4%
The proposed $41 million Falmouth school budget and the $15.7 million municipal budget would add 92 cents to the current tax rate of $17.05 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
West Falmouth sewer upgrade moving forward over neighbors’ objections
The Woodlands Homeowners Association says it is prepared to “legally challenge” the town over its plan to construct a sewer line through the neighborhood.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook schools plan full return in fall
The district is looking into using remote-only programs to host niche classes that couldn’t otherwise take place.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook expects to recoup $1 million in delinquent taxes
A new city policy gives Westbrook the ability to foreclose on homes, with caveats protecting families in residential homes.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Community Center COVID-19 vaccine clinic goes live
Vaccines are available for people 50 or older, but officials expect to widen eligibility as more vaccines come in later this month.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Fish expected to swim up new Westbrook fish ladder in June
The Friends of the Presumpcot River, meanwhile, is concerned about Sappi’s application to form a new corporation to oversee the project.