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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Posted inTimes Record
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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Posted inTimes Record
Bath-area voters approve $38.2 million school budget
The new budget will raise taxes an average of 2.1% across the district.
Posted inTimes Record
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.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
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.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
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.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
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.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
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.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
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.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth school budget up $1.5 million
The proposed spending represents a nearly 4% increase and would add 30 cents to the tax rate.