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City officials say about 240 feet of failing stormwater drain pipe under Highland Avenue has opened up a sinkhole and will have to be replaced before the end of year.

While the Gardiner Fire Department is adding firefighter/paramedics to its staff, concerns remain over response times and how often the department stands empty.

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By adjusting some spending and identifying additional revenue, officials said they were able keep Gardiner's municipal share of the property tax rate flat for another year in the city's proposed spending plan.

As Gardiner officials review the proposed spending plan, they want to hear from members of the public at the May 18 meeting on its spending plans for the fiscal year that starts July 1.

During the annual goal-setting session, Gardiner elected officials identified priorities for the year, including holding the line on taxes and infrastructure planning.

The American Rescue Plan Act, which has provided federal relief funds to local, regional and state governments, allows some funds to be used for hazard pay for public sector employees.

increase font size Gardiner chooses consultant to help with city manager search The Gardiner City Council will hire Eaton Peabody Consulting Group to conduct the search for its next city manager, who could be named by mid-August. Share GARDINER — After weighing its own schedule and priorities in the next several months, the Gardiner City Council opted to push ahead with its city manager search Wednesday by choosing a search firm. After a brief debate at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, el...