Funding for 18 police body cameras are also included in the 2022 proposed budget.
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Proposed Portland city budget aimed at restoring pandemic cuts
Due to revenue from the American Rescue Plan, municipal tax bills are expected to go down by 4%, excluding any increases caused by the Portland Public Schools budget.
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Harpswell town budget could increase 4.5%, tax impact unknown
Town officials aren’t yet certain how the proposed $5.5 million spending plan could affect the town’s property tax rate.
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Former Waterville mayor Isgro reports ‘full retirement from politics’ after tenure marked by progress, controversy
Nick Isgro’s six years in office included forward movement in downtown revitalization efforts as well as controversy over his comments on social media that led to a failed effort to recall him from office.
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Phippsburg residents approve budget, no tax increase expected
The $2.4 million budget is $51,406 higher than last year’s budget and is not expected to affect the town’s tax rate.
Posted inTimes Record
Georgetown accepts rules for pot facilities, $5.2 million town budget
Recreational marijuana cultivation, testing and manufacturing facilities can open in Georgetown, but recreational marijuana storefronts still haven’t been given the green light.
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West Bath to weigh $2.4 million budget, flat tax rate at town meeting
If the municipal budget is approved at the annual town meeting next week, West Bath’s property tax rate will remain $10.50 per $1,000 of valuation. A property assessed at $200,000 would still have a $2,100 tax bill.
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Maine cities and towns hopeful for federal relief
Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.
Posted inTimes Record
Arrowsic to vote on budget, elect selectman at town meeting
The meeting will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the fire station on Old Stage Road. Facemasks will be required.
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Brunswick adopts town budget, sends school budget to referendum
Both the school and municipal budgets were largely flat, but taxes will still increase 3.3% due to the Kate Furbish Elementary School debt service and the county tax.