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South Portland residents up in arms about expected jump in property taxes
Several said the citywide revaluation and resulting tax increases could drive retirees and middle-class owners out of their homes.
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Well over a dozen South Portland residents told city councilors Tuesday that an expected sharp increase in property tax bills following a citywide revaluation could make it difficult for retirees, middle-class homeowners and residents living on fixed incomes to remain in their homes.
Tuesday night’s hearing followed City Manager Scott Morelli’s letter to homeowners two weeks ago warning them to brace for sticker shock following the revaluation.
Construction of South Portland middle school slated for the spring
Most of the project s $69 million price tag will be covered by state funding. The new facility will consolidate Memorial and Mahoney middle schools at the Memorial site.
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South Portland’s Memorial Middle School, pictured here, and Mahoney School will be combined into a new middle school where Memorial is now located.
Sean Murphy / For The Forecaster
SOUTH PORTLAND South Portland’s combined middle school project is scheduled to finally break ground later this spring after more than five years in the making.
School Superintendent Ken Kunin said this week that officials expect to get final bids on the $69 million project next month. Construction at the site of the current Memorial Middle School is expected to begin in May or early June.