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Board Backs $2.85 Million in Capital Projects for Town Meeting

Auburn selectmen backed $2.85 million in capital projects for Town Meeting. The Board unanimously recommended a $2 million Griffin Mill Bridge replacement and an $850,000 fire truck purchase, funded from unassigned fund balance, while declining to recommend a library expansion bond. Finance

Planning Board recommends dual zoning amendments for March ballot

Auburn Planning Board unanimously backs dual zoning amendments for March ballot. The board moved to recommend amendments addressing state-mandated accessory dwelling units and parking space requirements for submission to town voters on the second Tuesday in March, following review by town counsel.

Parks Commission advances 2026 budget toward March vote

Auburn Parks Commission unanimously approves town 2026 budget and confirms spring programs. The commission backed the annual budget after Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee passage, with the Deliberative Session scheduled for January 31 and town election for March 10. Chair Zach Eaton and

Board of Selectmen approves fire department grant authorization.

Auburn selectmen authorize $500K fire truck grant, approve 2026 budget and $49.7K in encumbrances. Town Administrator Chris Sterndale reported that Fire Chief Michael Williams applied for the state grant to replace diesel fire trucks, with a vote expected at the March town meeting; the town will