local elections 2016 – Page 17 – The Portland Press Herald

Saco residents to vote on $34 million school budget

by From staff reports June 3, 2016June 3, 2016

School officials had to deal with a $1 million reduction in state education aid.

The town will join Freeport in considering a ban on plastic shopping bags.

If approved, the $13.4 million education budget will result in at least 12 layoffs.

The $1.4 million transfer station proposal was developed after a town resident was killed in an accident in the compactor building.

The budget would allow the district to add teachers and programs without raising property taxes.

The two men are seeking to serve the remaining year of a term on the School Administrative District 51 board.

Residents will consider a ban on disposable shopping bags, joining a growing number of Maine communities prohibiting or regulating shopping bags.

Incumbent faces challenges from political newcomers for two open seats on the panel.

A campaign for two seats on the board focuses on economic development and growth

by Staff reports May 30, 2016June 2, 2016

The budget is $1.1 million more than this year and will increase taxes in Cumberland and North Yarmouth