Updated June 30
Waterville council declares budget emergency to continue spending after end of fiscal year
The City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to authorize spending after June 30, as they wait to learn what the city will receive in state funding.
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WATERVILLE The City Council has declared an emergency and authorized spending to keep the city operating after Wednesday, the end of the city’s fiscal year.
Because councilors didn’t know as of Tuesday night how much revenue sharing the city will get from the state, they were waiting to vote on a proposed $46.6 million municipal and school budget until they have that information. The proposed budget for 2021-22 represents a $2.2 million increase over the current budget, but with revenues and tax increment financing funds the tax rate is not expected to change. The current rate is $25.76 per $1,000 worth of property valuation.
Arts council delivers first 50 art kits
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SKOWHEGAN WesArts sent home free “Art Kits for Kids” April 27, due to inspiration from Waterville Creates and delivery through Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s Family Enrichment Council.
Each kit featured educational materials about migrating birds, along with all art supplies needed to create a blue tree swallow and a yellow pine warbler craft.
WesArts Youth Coordinator Lyn Govoni spearheaded this project after fellow board members Peggy Hamilton and John Harlow shared their ideas, plans and community connections. Govoni reached out to Serena Sanborn from Waterville Creates, Angie Herrick from the Skowhegan Free Public Library, and Kristen Plummer, KVCAP’s community coordinator, who shared their experiences and information.
Updated May 18
Proposal to sell old Winslow Junior High School rejected again
Town officials say they will not move forward with proposal to sell old school to Kennebec Valley Community Action Program so building could be developed into affordable housing for older residents.
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Winslow officials say they are not moving forward with a proposal to sell the old Winslow Junior High School to the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program so the building could be developed into affordable housing for older residents. Above, the building at 22 Danielson St. in March 2019.
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WINSLOW Winslow officials have announced they will not move forward with a proposal to sell the old Winslow Junior High School to the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program so the building could be developed into affordable housing for older residents.