budget vote
RSU 9 voters to consider keeping 2-vote process on annual budget
FARMINGTON — In addition to validating a $32.97 million school budget, Regional School Unit 9 voters will have a second question to decide at the polls in each of the 10 towns Tuesday, June 14. Voters will be asked whether they want to continue the yes-or-no budget validation referendum process in the district for the […]
Rumford’s fourth budget vote in four months scheduled for Oct. 8
RUMFORD — Residents will return to the voting booth for the fourth time in four months Tuesday, Oct. 8, to decide eight remaining municipal budget articles. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee approved the following recommendations: * $625,000 for […]
Residents voice opinions, ask questions at budget hearing
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen fielded a variety of questions and comments from residents Thursday evening about the municipal budget vote in October. It will be the fourth vote on budget articles since June, when all 12 money articles totaling $7.5 million were rejected. Reduced amounts were presented to voters in July and eight […]
Failed vote leaves town possibly unable to pay bills
LIVERMORE FALLS — Voters rejected the administration article on Monday by a 32-36 vote during a special town meeting to reconsider articles that failed at the polls in June. At first glance, the article’s failure leaves the town unable to pay its bills or payroll, Town Manager Kristal Flagg said after the meeting. Only the […]