Auburn Select Board votes 3-1 to transmit FY2027 budget with 2.18 percent tax levy increase. Chair Anne M. Cavanaugh, Vice Chair Todd M. Kirrane, and Members Daniel S. Carpenter, Steve Chambers, and Sara K. Rufli reviewed three hours of departmental budgets; Vice Chair Kirrane voted against the
Auburn Select Board places land disturbance warrant on meeting agenda. Vice Chair Todd M. Kirrane said the proposal addresses situations where developers clear-cut parcels after obtaining a disturbance permit but do not proceed with construction, leaving properties bare for extended periods. The
Auburn Select Board votes to send anti-clear-cutting land disturbance bylaw to Town Meeting and opens review of a $90.7 million FY27 budget.
Auburn Select Board unanimously approves $85,489.28 transfer for special education out-of-district placements. Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Chamberland explained that four students enrolled late and required out-of-district placements with tuition costs not accommodated in the current budget. The
Auburn's Select Board voted unanimously Monday to commend DPW snowplow driver Matt McGarry for pulling an elderly man from a snowbank during the January 25 storm, approved a $85,489.28 special education stabilization transfer at the request of the School Committee, and appointed two associate member
Auburn Select Board unanimously approves wage theft prevention policy for construction projects. The Wage Theft Committee, chaired by Patrick Jones, developed the policy to protect taxpayers and discourage wage violations on large public works. Under the policy, violations determined by state or
Auburn Select Board adopts wage theft responsible-employer policy and approves state safety grant application.
Auburn Select Board approves vehicle sales license on divisive three-to-one vote. Vice Chair Todd M. Kirrane moved approval for EZ Cars Motors LLC at 85 South Street, seconded by Member Steve Chambers; Chair Anne M. Cavanaugh voted yes; Member Daniel S. Carpenter voted no, citing inadequate parking
Auburn Select Board votes to raise building and trade permit fees for the first time in over a decade, effective March 1, 2026.
Auburn Select Board votes to raise building and trade permit fees for the first time in over a decade, effective March 1, 2026.
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