Under the proposal, taxpayers will face an overall 3.2% increase in their property tax bill.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Gray unveils budget for fiscal year 2026
Gray’s proposed budget would see spending increased by around 2.94%.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Proposed Standish FY26 budget sees 2.85% increase over prior year
The proposed tax rate would decrease despite a higher amount to be paid by property taxes overall due to the town’s revaluation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State budget cuts could mean higher taxes in Portland, council says
City councilors and the mayor suggested an increase of between 3.2% and 7% for the city’s share of taxes in fiscal year 2026.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Taxes, emotion drive second Westbrook school budget referendum
School Committee Chair Suzanne Salisbury said the cuts made “were very difficult.” One resident said the budget was not enough.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport adopts $16 million budget, with Freeport Community Services funding intact
The approved budget, which marks about a $3 million increase from the current one, includes $21,000 in funding for Freeport Community Services, which was previously in question after the organization backed out of hosting the General Assistance program for the town in May.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough officials dissect this year’s ‘chaotic’ budget process
Town councilors and school board members discuss ways to make the budget process smoother going forward.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Old Orchard Beach approves $23.8 million municipal budget
The budget for FY25 is up about $1.4 million from last year’s budget.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport agency backs out of general assistance administration, sparking uncertainty in town budget planning
Citing increased applications and a lack of capacity, the Freeport Community Services board voted on May 20 to back out of the General Assistance Program, a statewide initiative to help Mainers meet basic needs.
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Tax hikes, parking changes on the table as Portland City Council considers budget
Monday night’s vote will either enshrine the budget for fiscal year 2025 or send it back to the finance committee for further review.