The new pilot program, pitched by Mayor Jason Levesque last week, would roll out a weekly curbside pickup in designated areas, and then compare the results to data from the city’s drop-off location at Auburn Public Works.
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Auburn to take up final readings on slate of zoning changes to increase housing
Officials say the T-4.2B zoning will encourage additional housing options while limiting the potential negative impacts of state housing legislation that will take effect in 2024. Not everyone agrees.
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Auburn looks to restart curbside recycling with pilot program
The pilot program would restart weekly curbside recycling in select parts of the city, and would stipulate only certain items be included in bins.
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Auburn plans changes to drop-off recycling after bins overflow on weekends
City Manager Phil Crowell said some people have been leaving recyclable material on the ground between full bins.
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Dana Staples announces reelection bid for Auburn City Council at-large
If elected, it would be Staples’ second term.
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Richard Whiting running for reelection to Auburn City Council, Ward 1
Whiting said he continues to closely monitor Lake Auburn watershed protection issues, and considers it his most important obligation, as all of Lake Auburn lies within Ward 1.
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Auburn council approves new rules for city’s agricultural zone
Eric Cousens, director of planning, permitting and code, said the new ordinance represents a ‘significant compromise between competing interests in Auburn land use planning.’
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Auburn council approves placing several properties on the market
Many of the 11 city-owned lots have previously been considered non-conforming due to zoning rules, and sat idle.
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Auburn council approves new proposal for airport board
The new structure would add two city councilor positions on the board, as well as two, non-voting airport user positions. The Lewiston City Council must also approve the new agreement, and is slated to vote Tuesday.
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Auburn votes down proposed credit enhancement agreement with developer of Stable Ridge
Officials said they were concerned about setting a precedent for future private development.