School budget
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PublishedMarch 25, 2021
West Bath school proposes $3.96 million budget
Though the school's budget is up by 1.54% over current spending, the property tax rate is expected to stay flat.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
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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PublishedAugust 25, 2020
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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PublishedJuly 15, 2020
Bath-area voters approve $38.2 million school budget
The new budget will raise taxes an average of 2.1% across the district.
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PublishedJune 21, 2020
West Bath school proposes $3.9 million budget, flat tax rate
Emily Thompson, West Bath School superintendent and principal, said the board wanted to help ease the financial burden amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PublishedJune 8, 2020
Baxter Academy faces tough decision due to budget shortfall
Less aid from the state means the 450-student school may drop its French, Spanish and health programs.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
In light of pandemic, Bath-area school district shaves tax increase from 3.4% to 2.1%
Bath residents could see a slight decrease in their tax bills, based on school numbers alone.
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PublishedMay 19, 2020
City issues dire warning about funding next year’s operating budget
The coronavirus has slashed revenues coming into the city and significant cuts in services will be required, the city's finance director says.
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PublishedMay 12, 2020
Portland may opt to combine three high school teams for next school year
The Board of Education will have a preliminary vote May 19 on establishing cooperative golf, track and swimming teams between Portland and Deering, with a final vote June 2.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2020
City, school budget discussions put on hold
The Portland City Council and school board will wait for the coronavirus health crisis to ebb before restarting the budget process.