“Taxpayers out there are going to be furious,” Poland Selectman Walter Gallagher said about Democratic state Sen. John Cleveland over-billing the town (Sun Journal story, “Poland board surprised by hefty bill,” July 16). Gallagher is right: I am furious. Again, Cleveland overcharges Poland taxpayers — $12,725 for a project he estimated at $6,900? That is […]
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Information meeting set on Livermore Falls TIF application
LIVERMORE FALLS — An informational meeting on a proposed tax-increment financing application will be held Monday, Jan. 13. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office. The TIF agreement would have the town capturing 90 percent of the new valuation of a $17 million CMP substation upgrade over 30 years The Central […]
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TIF workshop scheduled for Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen will meet with John Cleveland of Community Dynamics Corp. in December for a workshop on tax-increment financing options for the town related to economic development. The town has a contract with the Auburn firm to develop a TIF application to benefit the town. Cleveland and an associate are gathering information on […]
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Selectmen update on meeting with firm
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen received an update Monday on a meeting with consultant firm representatives who are going to help the town develop a tax-increment financing proposal. Town Manager Kristal Flagg said she met with representatives of Community Dynamics Corp. of Auburn, which is owned by John Cleveland. They discussed thoughts and ideas on where […]
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Auburn company gets nod as consultant
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen voted Monday to go with Community Dynamics Corp. to help develop options and an application for tax-increment financing proposals. The cost would not exceed $10,900. Owner John Cleveland, a state senator from Auburn, has experience with tax-increment financing programs and knows all of the laws, Town Manager Kristal Flagg said. Cleveland’s […]