The 28.44-megawatt facility was built in the 1860s to power the region’s mills. It was last relicensed in 1986, and expires next year.
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Auburn mulling property tax assistance program for seniors
Officials began looking at options following reassessments in Auburn that led to higher property taxes for many homeowners.
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Auburn council gifts land for ‘housing first’ project
If grant funds are awarded, the Auburn Housing Authority and Developers Collaborative would build housing for homeless people.
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Auburn eyes housing project to address homelessness, hunger and poverty
The project is modeled after Preble Street’s ‘housing first’ programs in Portland, which officials said have been effective in getting chronically homeless back on their feet.
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Auburn council supports new slate of watershed protections
The council also approved the appointments of 12 members of the Comprehensive Plan Committee.
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Auburn council to consider more Lake Auburn watershed protections
The proposed changes include expanded buffers for agricultural uses near wetlands, and restrictions on fertilizer and pesticides, clearcutting and more.
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Auburn considers new tax relief program following resident concerns
However, city administration cautioned councilors against creating a program too quickly, and repeating the mistakes of the state’s recent tax stabilization effort.
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Auburn delays appointments to Comprehensive Plan Committee
Councilor Steven Milks argued that the committee should have “broader representation” across wards and feature a more diverse group of people, including residents with school-age children. Mayor Jeff Harmon questioned why there wasn’t an issue until the nominees were put forward.
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Auburn’s Mill Street resource center slated for spring completion
The first phase will be finished by Dec. 1, allowing the Pleasant Street drop-in center to begin operations on Mill Street.
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Auburn’s new recycling plan calls for weekly pickup
The committee recommendations, including the addition of city-issued wheeled and lidded containers, will be reviewed by city officials in the coming weeks.