The Kingfield Select Board discussed winter sidewalk maintenance challenges, promoted a communitywide speed reduction initiative, and addressed pedestrian safety concerns during its recent meeting.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses parking concerns and safety measures
The Kingfield Select Board reviewed parking and safety issues, with business owner Polly MacMichael raising concerns about “NO PARKING” signs impacting accessibility and Chair Wade Browne emphasizing public safety as the primary goal.
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Speeding, fireworks and noise concerns highlight Kingfield meeting
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. reviewed traffic data, discussed fireworks complaints, and addressed noise issues during the Oct. 21 Kingfield Select Board meeting, while Town Manager Leanna Targett later noted that the traffic data might have been affected by Route 16 vehicles.
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Speeding, fireworks and noise concerns highlight Kingfield meeting
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. reviewed traffic data, discussed fireworks complaints and addressed noise issues.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses speed control concerns on Riverside Street
The Kingfield Select Board discussed concerns about speeding on Riverside Street, with residents calling for more enforcement and safety measures, while the board emphasized the need for law enforcement involvement over town-led initiatives
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Kingfield Select Board delays culvert plan after cost estimate increases
The Kingfield Select Board decided to delay fixing the culvert on Lander Steam until next year, following concerns about downsizing and budget constraints discussed during their Sept. 17 meeting.
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Kingfield Select Board delays culvert fix on Lander Stream
The Kingfield Select Board decided to delay fixing the culvert on Lander Steam until next year, following concerns about downsizing and budget constraints discussed during their Sept. 17 meeting.
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Kingfield board explores school funding burden amid rising costs
The Kingfield Select Board is considering a review of the school cost-sharing formula after discussions with Maine Department of Education’s Paula Gravelle revealed the town’s significant financial burden under the current EPS funding model.
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Kingfield board sets 2024-25 tax rate at $19.25
The Kingfield Board of Selectmen set the 2024-25 tax rate at 19.25 mills, primarily driven by increased school district costs, while utilizing $300,000 from surplus funds to mitigate the impact on taxpayers.
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Kingfield Select Board moves forward with coffee shop proposal
The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes’ proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town’s wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.