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PublishedApril 19, 2022
Lewiston council approves 6-month moratorium on homeless shelters
The contentious debate mirrored several at City Hall in recent weeks, as did the 4-3 vote to approve it.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Lewiston council forwards shelter moratorium to public hearing
A hearing will be held April 19 to decide on a 180-day moratorium on new shelters, an effort that came in response to a proposal for a 24-hour shelter and resource center in Lewiston.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Lewiston could set hearing for shelter moratorium Tuesday
A majority of city councilors has expressed support for the moratorium, which officials say would be used to consider further shelter regulations or licensing. Opponents say it's unnecessary and may have unintended consequences.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Initial outlook for Lewiston’s 2023 budget shows tax rate increase
The projected tax rate increase of $4 per $1,000 of assessed valuation will likely be whittled down during budget deliberations this spring.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2022
Lewiston Planning Board appointment proves controversial due to City Council tactics
The City Council appointed former Councilor Michael Marcotte to an open Planning Board seat after it previously voted down Mayor Carl Sheline's nomination. Councilors opposed to the maneuver have had strong words for how it played out.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2022
Lewiston council forwards moratorium effort on homeless shelter
After a lengthy and passionate debate Tuesday, the council directed city staff to draft a moratorium ordinance.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2022
Lewiston council blocks mayor’s Planning Board appointment using recent charter change
Leigh Albert's nomination was voted down, allowing councilors to fill the position after 60 days.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2022
Lewiston gearing up to begin revaluation next year
Lewiston has not conducted a full revaluation since 1988, and the city values homes at about 74% of their full market value.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
Homeless shelter proposal gets mixed reaction from Lewiston council
A team working at Lewiston's temporary shelters during the pandemic have proposed a resource center aimed at transitioning people out of homelessness.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Lewiston council votes down mayor’s pick for Planning Board
Those opposed to Leigh Albert's nomination were tight-lipped as to why.
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