Government · Town Meeting
Auburn previews 23-article fall Town Meeting warrant
Auburn officials fielded hours of questions on a 23-article fall Town Meeting warrant at an October 19 information session.
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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
Government · Zoning Board
ZBA approves Auburn Water District PFAS facility plans
The Auburn Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance and two special permits for a new PFAS water treatment facility at 76 Church Street.
Government · Conservation
Conservation panel issues Hardscrabble drainage order
Auburn's Conservation Commission approved a stormwater drainage overhaul for an industrial site at 15 Hardscrabble Road and ordered the owner of 50 Washington Street to repair failing erosion controls by October 28.
Government · Other Committee
Auburn Panel Caps Fire Station Lift Cost At $530,000
Auburn's Fire Station Building Committee capped a mechanic-bay vehicle lift change order at $530,000 after a contractor estimate came in at $604,567.85.
Government · Other Committee
Housing board tables minutes, orders new email policy
The Auburn Housing Authority board pressed its executive director's office over missing timesheets and vehicle logs while a tenant alleged retaliation.
Government · Board of Health
Board upholds $5,000 fine, deems dog a nuisance
Auburn Board of Health upholds $5,000 fine against newsstand, labels Hampton Street dog a nuisance.
Government · Library
Trustees OK Trial Food Policy for Library Patrons
Auburn library trustees approve a trial policy allowing food in designated areas and table a vote on trust fund spending rules.
Government · School Committee
School Committee Approves Six Policy Updates
Auburn School Committee approves six school policies and introduces new director. The committee unanimously approved six policy updates addressing student safety procedures, school trips, and community facility use, with Stef Parker moving and Samantha Raphael seconding the motion.
Government · Select Board
SELECT BOARD RECOMMENDS 12 ARTICLES FOR OCTOBER TOWN MEETING
The Auburn Select Board recommended 12 articles for the October 27 Special Town Meeting, voting unanimously on capital improvements including a $35,000 police phone system and $269,000 in sewer equipment.
Government · Select Board
Auburn board tables warrant votes over borrowing disputes
Auburn Select Board tables six warrant articles in borrowing-versus-free-cash standoff. Chair Anne M.
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