The City Council voted 4-3 to send the amended budget off to referendum on July 9.
Lewiston City Council
Lewiston council votes down new rules on public comment
The changes would’ve added a second public comment period at the end of council meetings and during workshops.
Lewiston hires firm to lead search for new city administrator
Eaton Peabody Consulting Group will look for a candidate to succeed Heather Hunter.
Lewiston council urged to support updated school budget
The council will vote next week on whether to send the budget to voters for the third time. At least two councilors said they won’t support it because it’s too low.
Lewiston, school officials brace for 3rd round of budget workshops after failed public vote
The Lewiston School Committee plans to meet Thursday to consider possible budget adjustments.
Lewiston to seek proposals for shift to automated trash pickup
Instead of renewing now with longtime contractor Casella, officials decided Tuesday to go out to bid ahead of its looming shift to automated pickup.
Lewiston council looks to revisit where homeless shelters can be located
Staff was asked Tuesday to schedule a joint workshop between the council and Planning Board to revisit the shelter overlay zone, which was implemented following a controversial moratorium in 2022.
After push from council, Lewiston Mayor Sheline appoints members to new shelter committee
The City Council will formally discuss the membership Tuesday.
Lewiston council approves lower school budget to go to voters
Residents will vote a second time June 11.
Lewiston School Committee cuts over $1 million from budget
Members took more than half a million dollars from the special education reserve account.