South Portland City Council

South Portland store says sex toys will stay, despite city's attempt at restrictions

SOUTH PORTLAND — An attorney for Spencer Gifts on Wednesday said his client will not have to change its practices, despite tighter restrictions being proposed by the city on adult-themed businesses. The City Council on Tuesday night reviewed changes to its adult amusement store o...

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Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 9:00 am
February layoffs continue to divide South Portland City Council

SOUTH PORTLAND — In late February, City Manager Jim Gailey decided to balance the budget by laying off five veteran employees. The move sparked protests and outrage from some residents and city councilors because of the way it was handled. Acting on the advice of an attorney, Gail...

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Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 8:00 am
South Portland City Council openly reviews policy, manager

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday held a spirited and public discussion about the city manager's job performance and, to some extent, the city's personnel policy. Councilors generally described the city's personnel policy as a flawed document, and City Manager Jim Gaile...

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Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 10:20 am
Conflict of interest delays review of South Portland official; residents urge oversight

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday night postponed a closed-door review of Dana Anderson, the director of the largest municipal department, but not before several residents raised questions about the way Anderson's department is managed. The postponement came after the...

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Friday, May 8, 2009
Fired South Portland worker seeks layoff probe

Public rally planned April 6 at City Hall SOUTH PORTLAND — One of the five veteran city employees who were laid off last month is calling for an independent investigation into how the workers were selected and how the layoffs were carried out. Deb Smith, the f...

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Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 10:54 am
Council gives initial OK to Knightville group housing

SOUTH POTLAND — The City Council gave initial approval this week for a group housing project for the disabled in Knightville.

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Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:52 am
Federal funds sought for bridge, other projects

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution asking the U.S. Congress for $140 million for three major regional transportation projects.

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Friday, December 19, 2008 at 9:51 am

South Portland City Council

South Portland store says sex toys will stay, despite city's attempt at restrictions

February layoffs continue to divide South Portland City Council

South Portland City Council openly reviews policy, manager

Conflict of interest delays review of South Portland official; residents urge oversight

Fired South Portland worker seeks layoff probe

Council gives initial OK to Knightville group housing

Federal funds sought for bridge, other projects