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Nomination papers available for Brunswick council, school board

BRUNSWICK — Nomination papers are now available for the Town Council and School Board. Districts 1, 2 and 6 on both boards are up for election Nov. 2. Papers can be obtained at the Town Clerk's office on Federal Street. Interested candidates must obtain 25 signatures and turn ...

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Friday, August 6, 2010
Brunswick council initiates grant for Kestrel; councilor questions drone connection

BRUNSWICK — The town is being asked to help seal a deal to bring a major anchor tenant to Brunswick Naval Air Station. On Monday, the Town Council initiated a $400,000 grant application on behalf of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority to help fund facility improvements for ... 5

Steve Mistler • News •
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 8:30 am

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Brunswick council nears consensus on budget, 1.5 percent tax increase

BRUNSWICK — After weeks of deliberating a fiscal 2011 budget with a 2 percent property tax hike, the Town Council is leaning toward a spending plan with a 1.5 percent increase. Despite the lower increase in the tax rate, funding levels could be partially restored for some programs, i...

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 1:00 pm
State agency approves Brunswick TIF district, tax rebate for inn

BRUNSWICK — The state's economic development agency this week approved the town's new tax increment financing district, including a tax rebate program for a proposed inn at Maine Street Station. The rebate program for the 54-room inn has triggered a pair of lawsuits opposing its prov...

Steve Mistler • News •
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Brunswick council presses for more info on library spending; majority ready to spike Coffin Pond funding

BRUNSWICK — A majority of town councilors on Monday said they are prepared to restore a portion of the $107,000 subsidy cut proposed for Curtis Memorial Library, but not until library officials reveal if the allocation would provide raises for employees. Meanwhile, the Town Council a...

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 9:50 am
Residents call for reversal of proposed budget cuts in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — If the Town Council uses Monday's public comments as the only metric for determining spending in fiscal 2011, residents can probably expect a property tax increase beyond the proposed bump of 2 percent. Even with a 2 percent increase, the council will be forced to r...

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Budget debate expected to dominate Brunswick council meeting

BRUNSWICK — The April 26 Town Council meeting will be light on agenda items, but heavy on budget discussion. The meeting will be largely dedicated to public comment on a proposed fiscal 2011 spending plan, which includes a 2 percent property tax increase and reductions in staff, serv...

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Brunswick delays land purchase for police station, seeks to unload Industry Road building

BRUNSWICK — The town has decided to postpone potential land acquisition for a new police station until the fall. Meanwhile, town officials are proposing to renew efforts to sell the old Times Record building on Industry Road, a facility that has been twice considered for new police h...

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Friday, April 16, 2010
Brunswick council begins debate over proposed job, program cuts

BRUNSWICK — The Town Council's first dive into the fiscal 2011 budget revealed potential sticking points on Monday, as some councilors advocated to restore targeted jobs and service reductions, while others called for deeper cuts. Although the potential for a reduced workforce and se...

Steve Mistler • News •
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Lawmakers seek scrutiny of tax rebate for Brunswick inn

BRUNSWICK — A tax rebate program for the developer of Maine Street Station is coming under increased scrutiny by the state agency reviewing the proposal. The rebate, which over 10 years would award JHR Development an average of 85 percent of property taxes collected on a proposed 54-...

Steve Mistler • News •
Thursday, April 8, 2010

brunswick town council

Nomination papers available for Brunswick council, school board

Brunswick council initiates grant for Kestrel; councilor questions drone connection

Brunswick council nears consensus on budget, 1.5 percent tax increase

State agency approves Brunswick TIF district, tax rebate for inn

Brunswick council presses for more info on library spending; majority ready to spike Coffin Pond funding

Residents call for reversal of proposed budget cuts in Brunswick

Budget debate expected to dominate Brunswick council meeting

Brunswick delays land purchase for police station, seeks to unload Industry Road building

Brunswick council begins debate over proposed job, program cuts

Lawmakers seek scrutiny of tax rebate for Brunswick inn

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