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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Auburn committee getting started in assessing state of homelessness, providing recommendations to City Council
Mayor Jeff Harmon formally announced the membership of the committee Monday, which includes those working in public health, addiction treatment, workforce navigation and local nonprofits.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
‘City councils working in harmony’: Leaders from Lewiston, Auburn get acquainted at informal event
It was all very laid back — there were no rules of order and no official votes cast for this agenda item or that one. But city officials found the meet-and-greet style brainstorming session very productive nonetheless.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2024
Auburn to demolish Minot Avenue property for future intersection overhaul
The city will purchase 150 Minot Ave. and demolish blighted buildings for a future realignment of the intersection with Elm Street.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
Auburn officials still debating zone change at Gracelawn Road property
The land owned by John Gendron, which features a gravel pit, has been a central part of an ongoing debate over Lake Auburn protections, and officials are attempting to delay a zone change that would allow development.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2024
Auburn to take broad look at its solid waste and recycling programs under Mayor Harmon
The committee process follows the implementation of a new recycling program in Auburn that pared down what residents are allowed to recycle, including glass and metal.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Auburn eyeing citywide revaluation by 2029
Assessing staff has said that even before a full revaluation begins, annual market adjustments will be needed because home sales prices are far eclipsing assessed values.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2024
Auburn council changes trajectory of Planning Board with new appointments
The City Council appointed new members to the Planning Board a month after rescinding appointments made by the previous council. Evan Cyr, an 11-year veteran of the board is out. Ryan Smith, who has been closely aligned with Mayor Jeff Harmon on zoning issues, is in.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
In first meeting, Auburn’s new council moves to delay watershed changes
The council directed the City Manager to draft amendments that would delay the applicability date of a new septic design standard and rezoning of land off Gracelawn Road.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Auburn’s new Mayor Jeff Harmon pledges to ‘build trust in local government’
In his inaugural address, Harmon said he wants the City Council to work more transparently and collaboratively with the public, and plans to form committees to address housing affordability and homelessness, among other initiatives.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2023
Auburn council signals support for series of ordinance changes in Lake Auburn watershed
In a first reading, the council approved a new septic design standard and rezoned 60 acres of land off Gracelawn Road owned by John Gendron.
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