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  • Thursday, May 7, 2015

    Bath council likes suggestions for South End Park

    BATH — In a series of straw votes Wednesday, the City Council approved improvements to South End Park. The work will be funded with $100,000 from Bath Iron Works. The Washington Street riverside park, which previously belonged to the nearby shipyard, is a popular venue where dogs can run freely. Several residents at Wednesday’s public […]

  • Wednesday, December 17, 2014

    Bath mulls improvements at dog-friendly South End Park

    BATH — With $100,000 in hand from Bath Iron Works to fund improvements at South End Park, the city is studying how to use the money and may present proposals this winter. The Washington Street park, which sits on the Kennebec River and used to belong to BIW, is a popular venue where dogs can […]

  • Thursday, November 8, 2018

    Bath gives initial OK to stiffer parking fines

    BATH — Parking violators may soon be facing tougher penalties, after the City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved first passage of an ordinance that would increase fines for the first time since 2009. The new fine structure was recommended by police and the city’s Transportation Committee. Second and final passage is expected Dec. 5. Police […]

  • Wednesday, August 5, 2015

    Bath planners OK South End Park improvements

    BATH — The Planning Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a site plan amendment for South End Park. The approval, which came without comment from the public, follows up on a straw vote of support by the City Council in May for improvements to the Washington Street riverside park, which previously belonged to nearby Bath Iron […]

  • Wednesday, April 22, 2015

    Bath council to hear options for dog-friendly park

    BATH — Options for using $100,000 to fund improvements at South End Park will go before the City Council early next month. The Washington Street riverside park, which previously belonged to nearby Bath Iron Works, is a popular venue where dogs can run freely. The park’s dog-friendly nature will be maintained regardless of what improvements […]

  • Wednesday, December 16, 2015

    Bath to wrap up South End Park improvements in spring

    BATH —  Improvements to South End Park are expected to be completed next spring. The Planning Board in August unanimously approved a site plan amendment for the Washington Street riverside park, which previously was owned by Bath Iron Works. The approval followed a straw vote of support in May by the City Council for the improvements. […]

  • Wednesday, November 2, 2016

    Bath completes South End waterfront park improvements

    BATH — After many months of planning and labor, improvements at South End Park are complete. A new welcome sign, and perimeter fencing and gates, are among the additions to the dog-friendly park, which sits between Lower Washington Street and the Kennebec River. Among other new amenities are bait-cutting stations at the pier, expanded parking, […]

  • Thursday, December 6, 2018

    Bath parking fines rising for 1st time in a decade

    BATH — The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an increase in parking fines for the first time since 2009. The panel also approved a contract rezoning amendment to allow a single building to be constructed on State Road to house a brewery, laundry center and gym. In addition, councilors unanimously reappointed Mari Eosco as […]

  • Wednesday, September 24, 2014

    2 uncontested races for Bath City Council

    BATH — Barring write-in campaigns, two of the four open seats on the City Council will be uncontested in November. The deadline for candidates to file nomination papers was Sept. 16. City Councilors Meadow Merrill, David Sinclair and Andrew Winglass are not running again for their respective Ward 1, Ward 6 and at-large seats. Ward […]

  • Thursday, September 11, 2014

    Bath City Council election in need of candidates

    BATH — With the deadline looming for nomination papers to be returned, two City Council seats will be contested. A third candidate may be unopposed, while there may be no candidates on the Nov. 4 ballot for a fourth seat. City Councilors Meadow Merrill, David Sinclair and Andrew Winglass are not seeking re-election to their […]