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Amendments from the floor will give town employees a 4% raise this year, rather than the 2% proposed in the $1.45 million spending plan.

West Gardiner voters will consider approving plans for a new firetruck, a building for the town historical society and a donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley's new facility at the upcoming Town Meeting.

During the Maine School Administrative District 11 School Board meeting Thursday, several parents questioned whether masks were working to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but the state data suggests they make a difference.

increase font size West Gardiner spending plan passes with voter approval for a new plow and funds for a fire truck About five dozen voters turned out to the Town Garage to ask questions and approve $1.27 million in town spending this year. 7 of 7 Residents raise hands to vote Saturday during the West Gardiner Town Meeting at the town garage. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal WEST GARDINER — When the votes on spending were all done in the West Gardiner Town Garage at Saturday’s Town Meeting, the...

West Gardiner’s proposed spending plan increases as officials make plans for new equipment The towns $1.27 million plan is up 6.4% from the scaled-back budget presented to voters at last Julys Town Meeting, delayed by public health restrictions on gatherings. Share WEST GARDINER — In a return to the open Town Meeting format, residents in West Gardiner will gather April 10 to vote on a proposed spending plan for the town that’s 6.4% higher than what they approved last July. The proposed $...