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Portland West End residents remain unhappy about proposed zoning amendment

PORTLAND — A hotly debated proposed zoning change along the western waterfront went before the City Council for the first time Monday evening, paving the way for a council vote on Feb. 22. The proposed changes would transform most of the area of 113 to 201 West Commercial St. from a ...

Andrew Cullen • News •
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:50 am
Budget passes 1st test at Bath council

BATH — The City Council gave initial approval Wednesday to a $14.2 million municipal budget for fiscal 2010. Final passage is expected on Wednesday, June 24. While next year's budget is smaller than the current $18.2 million budget, Finance Director/Tax Collector Juli...

Alex Lear • News •
Thursday, June 11, 2009

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s-spcouncil More hours, tough fines OK'd for dogs on Willard Beach

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council unanimously approved evening hours for dogs to run off leash on Willard Beach, while also forcing owners to maintain better control of their dogs and imposing strict fines when they do not.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 9:24 am
s-spcouncilhealthcare-013009 Attorney: Council health care isn't 'compensation' Resident considers citizen referendum

SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors have the right to continue receiving taxpayer-financed health care and the City Charter does not have to be amended to explicitly say insurance is part of their compensation, according to the city attorney.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 9:47 am
s-spcouncil-012309 Council OKs flea market, initial dog rule changes

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Wednesday night gave first approval to changes governing off-leash dog access to Willard Beach and final approval to a flea market near Buttonwood Street.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 5:10 am
s-spcouncilhealth-011609 Council health care may need charter amendment

SOUTH PORTLAND — More than a week after a resident threatened to seek legal action against the city, officials are still looking into the propriety of providing free health-care coverage to city councilors.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 11:20 am
s-spcouncildogs-011609 Council to vote on new dog rules for Willard Beach

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council will vote next week on whether to increase restrictions and impose strict fines on dog owners who allow their pets to run off-leash on Willard Beach.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 7:09 am
s-spcouncil-010909 Council restricts, gives initial OK to flea markets

SOUTH PORTLAND — After considerable discussion and several amendments, the City Council gave initial approval for a flea market on Buttonwood Street.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 9:37 am
s-splandgift-010209 City secures open space along waterfront

SOUTH PORTLAND — The list of open spaces in South Portland just got bigger.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, January 2, 2009 at 8:00 am
s-spfleamarket-122608 Flea market piques council's interest

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council is expected to pass an ordinance next month that would allow a local business owner to operate a flea market in a vacant building at the corner of Broadway and Buttonwood Street.

Randy Billings • News •
Friday, December 26, 2008 at 8:38 am

City Council

Portland West End residents remain unhappy about proposed zoning amendment

Budget passes 1st test at Bath council

s-spcouncil More hours, tough fines OK'd for dogs on Willard Beach

s-spcouncilhealthcare-013009 Attorney: Council health care isn't 'compensation' Resident considers citizen referendum

s-spcouncil-012309 Council OKs flea market, initial dog rule changes

s-spcouncilhealth-011609 Council health care may need charter amendment

s-spcouncildogs-011609 Council to vote on new dog rules for Willard Beach

s-spcouncil-010909 Council restricts, gives initial OK to flea markets

s-splandgift-010209 City secures open space along waterfront

s-spfleamarket-122608 Flea market piques council's interest

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