The land owned by John Gendron, which features a gravel pit, has been a central part of an ongoing debate over Lake Auburn protections, and officials are attempting to delay a zone change that would allow development.
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Auburn to take broad look at its solid waste and recycling programs under Mayor Harmon
The committee process follows the implementation of a new recycling program in Auburn that pared down what residents are allowed to recycle, including glass and metal.
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Auburn eyeing citywide revaluation by 2029
Assessing staff has said that even before a full revaluation begins, annual market adjustments will be needed because home sales prices are far eclipsing assessed values.
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Auburn council changes trajectory of Planning Board with new appointments
The City Council appointed new members to the Planning Board a month after rescinding appointments made by the previous council. Evan Cyr, an 11-year veteran of the board is out. Ryan Smith, who has been closely aligned with Mayor Jeff Harmon on zoning issues, is in.
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In first meeting, Auburn’s new council moves to delay watershed changes
The council directed the City Manager to draft amendments that would delay the applicability date of a new septic design standard and rezoning of land off Gracelawn Road.
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Auburn’s new Mayor Jeff Harmon pledges to ‘build trust in local government’
In his inaugural address, Harmon said he wants the City Council to work more transparently and collaboratively with the public, and plans to form committees to address housing affordability and homelessness, among other initiatives.
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Auburn council signals support for series of ordinance changes in Lake Auburn watershed
In a first reading, the council approved a new septic design standard and rezoned 60 acres of land off Gracelawn Road owned by John Gendron.
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Auburn City Council sees considerable turnover
Three of the seven seats will change hands at the start of the 2024 term.
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Auburn council approves closing part of Chestnut Street for new PAL Center
Prior to the meeting, the city held a short remembrance for the victims of the Oct. 25 mass shootings, where councilors read the names of each victim, along with a slideshow of pictures. Councilor Leroy Walker read the name of his son, Joseph Walker.
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Auburn delays start of new recycling program
The biweekly curbside pickup is postponed due to staffing and finalizing a mobile app that will be offered to customers through Casella.