Mayor Kate Snyder says Monday’s forum will help the City Council set priorities for about $14 million of the $46 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding the city expects to receive.
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Portland council supports mask mandate, but pushes vote back until next week
At a workshop Wednesday, councilors expressed support for requiring everyone 2 and older to wear masks in all public indoor settings.
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Race is on for Portland council, school board seats
There are no incumbent councilors running, but three school board members are looking for another term.
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Portland council decides to offer competing shelter proposals to voters
The council’s measure seeks to outmaneuver a citizen initiative to limit the size of new emergency shelters, which could block the city’s plan to build a 200-bed shelter in Riverside.
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Portland council declares limited emergency due to rise in COVID cases
The Portland City Council unanimously supported declaring a limited emergency Monday that will allow them to continue meeting virtually as cases of COVID-19 continue to tick upwards and City Hall remains closed to the public. According to the resolution, in-person meetings are not possible because “city council chambers and other available meeting rooms in City […]
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Portland reconsiders plan to resume in-person meetings as COVID-19 reemerges
The mayor says that holding in-person meetings doesn’t make much sense because Portland will keep City Hall closed for most in-person business.
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Portland Charter Commission hears competing views at first hearing
The 12-member commission will have a year to draft recommendations to present to voters for final approval.
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Revaluation notices go out to Portland property owners
Some home assessments are expected to increase substantially, although owners can request an informal appeal.
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Nomination papers available for Portland council, school board seats
Nomination papers are available in the Portland city clerk’s office for open seats on the City Council, school board, Peaks Island Council and Portland Water District Board of Trustees. The election will be held Nov. 2. Open City Council seats are in District 1, currently held by Belinda Ray; District 2, now held by Spencer […]
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Portland considers land swap with state
If a land swap between the city and the Maine Department of Transportation is approved, the city would receive a defunct railroad track between Deering Oaks and St. John Street, a 10-acre parcel on County Way and the parking lot next to Miss Portland Diner, and the state would gain ownership of the wharf on Cliff Island and the International Marine Terminal.