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Bob Bittar says he's holding a free 'house warming' performance Saturday night even as he seeks town approval to turn the barn into a "true performance center." ....
Hallowell struggles to find permanent code enforcement help The city is having a difficult time finding the right person to serve as the city s permanent code enforcement officer because of a dearth of applicants that have both field experience and state certifications. Share HALLOWELL Dick Dolby joked that he was going to charge the city double for his services as interim code enforcement officer when he was introduced to the City Council in June. Hallowell is having a hard time finding someone for the permanent position. Hallowell City Manager Nate Rudy said the city is having a difficult time finding the right person to serve as the city s permanent code enforcement officer because of a dearth of applicants that have both field experience and state certifications. Staff file photo by Joe Phelan ....
Mark Walker recalls ‘many happy moments’ in 7 years as Hallowell’s mayor Walker, a Republican, who ran unsuccessfully for state Senate in November, will be replaced by City Councilor George Lapointe on Jan. 4. Share Outgoing Hallowell Mayor Mark Walker stops Wednesday near Erskine Hall in Stevens Commons area of Hallowell. The redevelopment there was undertaken during Walker’s seven years as mayor. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal HALLOWELL After seven years in Hallowell’s top elected position, Mayor Mark Walker reflected on many “happy moments” during his tenure. Walker, a lawyer, was elected in 2013, before being officially inaugurated in early 2014. Before his election, Walker had served on the City Council since 2006. During that time, Walker said that Hallowell has seen “a lot of change and a lot of development.” ....