Stay updated with breaking news from Juli millett. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Proposed Bath budget could raise taxes 1.6% Included in the budget is funding to provide 18 body cameras for Bath police. Share Bath taxpayers could see a 1.61% tax increase if city councilors approve a proposed $17.28 million budget next month. That would equate to an $70 increase in taxes on a home valued at $200,000. The proposed budget shows a nearly $228,000 increase, or 0.73%, over last year’s budget, according to Finance Director Juli Millett. One of the city’s most recent purchases include 18 body cameras for Bath police patrol officers. The city plans to spend $17,000 on a contract with Axon, a law enforcement equipment manufacturer. The contract will last five years and total $80,000. ....
Updated April 20 Proposed Sagadahoc County budget to increase taxes 1.4% The proposed $10.7 million budget for 2021-22 is a $342,818 spending increase but would only increase taxes $125,920. Share The proposed $10.7 million Sagadahoc County budget for 2021-22 would raise taxes a total of $125,920 or 1.4% for the 10 communities in the county. The county spending plan for 2021-22 is increasing by $342,818 or 3.3% according to Pamela Hile, the county administrator. The county taxes fund the Bath-based Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office and communications department, administrative staff, the district attorney’s office, the Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency and Board of Health as well as the county registry of deeds and register of probate. ....