West Gardiner approves budget, bigger raises for town staff
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.
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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 60 town residents had to vote one more time. Because the $1.27 million in spending proposed for thi...
West Gardiner’s proposed spending plan increases as officials make plans for new equipment The town's $1.27 million plan is up 6.4% from the scaled-back budget presented to voters at last July's 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 $1.27 million spending plan includes requested funding for a new snowplow. “About every seven yea...