{
 "city": "Auburn",
 "state": "Maine",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-auburnmaine.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Auburn City Council to discuss mobile home rent stabilization and syringe services",
   "summary": "The City Council will review a draft ordinance to stabilize lot rents and fees in mobile home parks. The meeting also includes a second reading of regulations and fee changes for syringe service programs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/7-20-26%20Council%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on syringe service regulations; discuss mobile home rent caps",
   "summary": "The Council will hold a workshop on a draft mobile home rent stabilization ordinance, then convene a regular meeting to hold a public hearing and vote on a second reading of an ordinance regulating syringe service programs. Consent items include appointments and an asset forfeiture of $868 to the police department. The Council will also consider a $200 food license fee waiver for Great Falls Youth Corp.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/7-6-2026%20City%20Council%20Agenda%20Packet%20.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Departments/City%20Clerk/7-6%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss mobile home rent stabilization, vote on housing targets and police contract",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a draft mobile home rent stabilization ordinance that caps annual rent increases at the lower of CPI or 5% and creates a review board. At the regular meeting, the Council is scheduled to vote on second reading of an ordinance replacing the Complete Streets Committee with a Parking and Traffic Safety Committee. New business includes first reading of an ordinance regulating syringe service programs, adoption of housing production targets for 2026-2030, and authorization of a collective bargaining agreement with the police patrol union.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/6-15-26%20Auburn%20City%20Council%20Agenda%20Packet%20.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/6-15-26%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Goal Setting Workshop",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/6-8-26%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on solid waste collection and parking ordinance changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will first hold a workshop to review a draft ordinance for a Syringe Service Program. At the regular meeting, the Council will hold second readings and public hearings on two ordinances—one amending parking rules for solid waste collection, the other amending solid waste collection services—with final roll call votes. The Council will also consider a first reading to replace the Complete Streets Committee with a Parking and Traffic Safety Committee. Consent items include appointments to boards and a $200 fee waiver for a baseball concession stand.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/6-1-2026%20City%20Council%20Agenda%20and%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/4%20-%206-1%20Minutes%20%20DRAFT.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Auburn City Council to vote on $23 million in bonds and municipal budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold second readings for bonds to fund the FY27 Capital Improvement Program and Auburn Middle School renovations. The body will also consider the 2026-2027 municipal budget and ordinances regarding solid waste and parking.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/00%205-18-26%20CC%20Packet%20FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/3-5-18%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $11.2M bond for Auburn Middle School and FY27 budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to consider replacing the Complete Streets Committee with a new Parking and Traffic Safety Committee, followed by an executive session for the city manager's evaluation. At the regular meeting, the Council will hold second readings and public hearings on two ordinances regarding code enforcement citations and business license penalties. Key decisions include adopting the FY2027 School Department budget, authorizing up to $11.2 million in bonds to reconfigure Auburn Middle School, and authorizing $11.776 million for the FY27 Capital Improvement Program. The Council will also adopt the municipal budget, amend the master fee schedule, approve the CDBG/HOME Consortium Plan, grant a liquor license, and approve the Casco Bay Trail Interlocal Agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/5-4-26%20CC%20Packet%20-%20FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/5%20-%205-4%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on FY27 budget and three zoning ordinances",
   "summary": "The City Council will review the FY27 proposed budget and capital improvement plan, including a bond request for Auburn Middle School. The body will also vote on three zoning ordinances and approve a police grant for uniforms.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/4-21%20CC%20Packet%20FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/4-21%20MINUTES%20.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "Auburn City Council discusses proposed FY27 budget with tax levy increase",
   "summary": "The City Council holds a workshop to discuss the proposed FY27 budget. The manager's proposed budget totals $138,445,796, a 7.76% increase over the FY26 adopted budget. The proposed tax levy is $64,521,505, up 10.89%. The council will consider municipal, school, and debt service expenses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/4-13-2026%20City%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on farmland zoning protections and review school budget",
   "summary": "The Council will hold a workshop on the FY27 school budget and opioid settlement funds, then a meeting with a public hearing on amendments to zoning chapter 60 for farmland protections (second reading). New business includes approvals for beer/wine licenses, adoption of the 5-year CIP plan, refinancing of Hangar #5 loan at 2.58% interest, and a first reading on parking minimums zoning amendments. Consent items include appointing election clerks.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/4-6-26%20City%20Council%20Packet%20-%20FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/4-6%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "City Council to hold budget workshop and school presentation",
   "summary": "The City Council will conduct a budget workshop to discuss the FY27 Budget. The meeting includes a presentation from Superintendent Dr. Sue Dorris regarding Auburn Middle School.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/3-30-2026%20City%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "Auburn City Council to hold FY27 budget and capital improvement workshop",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the FY27 budget, including reviews of the 5-year and FY27 Capital Improvement Plans (CIP). The workshop covers budget items for Public Works, General Government, and Intergovernmental Programs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/3-23-2026%20City%20Council%20Agenda%20-.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on water district bond and farmland zoning protections",
   "summary": "The Auburn City Council will consider a $2.7 million bond for the Water District and a first reading of an ordinance to strengthen protections for farmland and natural resources. The meeting also includes the confirmation of three board appointments and a public hearing on automated license plate readers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/3-16%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/iZDNmKNtL6LCHWqaSm03jXjpujl6NE.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "City Council holds FY27 budget workshop for arena, turf, solid waste, and revenues",
   "summary": "The Auburn City Council will discuss the proposed FY27 budget, including detailed revenue and expense projections for Norway Savings Bank Arena and Ingersoll Turf Facility. The workshop also covers the debt service schedule, solid waste operations with a proposed increase of $506,650, and overall city revenue estimates. The council will also hold an executive session for a personnel matter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/3-9-2026%20City%20Council%20Budget%20Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Auburn City Council holds first FY27 budget workshop",
   "summary": "The City Council is reviewing a proposed FY27 budget that includes a total expenditure increase of $8,767,182. The body is discussing targeted adjustments to sustain operations and contractual obligations without new initiatives.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/3-2%20Meeting%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/3-2%20%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss revaluation and waste energy funding",
   "summary": "The Auburn City Council will hold a workshop on the 2026 revaluation process and vote on a $620,152.13 payment for the Maine Waste to Energy assessment. The meeting includes routine appointments and a public hearing for a new liquor license.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/2-17-26%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/2-17%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on extending moratoriums for needle exchange and mobile home park rents",
   "summary": "The Auburn City Council will hold public hearings and vote on second readings of two ordinances: extending a 180-day moratorium on needle exchange services and prohibiting rent/fee increases at mobile home parks for 180 days. The meeting also includes a workshop on the FY27 budget, updates on economic development and lake watershed inspections, and routine consent items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/2-2%20Agenda%20PACKET.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/2-2%20Minutes%20as%20AMENDED.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-31",
   "body": "EMA Training/City Facilities Tour",
   "headline": "EMA training and city facilities tour for officials",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold an EMA Training session (ICS-402) for executives and senior officials, followed by a guided tour of several city facilities, including the PAL Center, Ingersoll/Hasty/Senior Center, Norway Savings Bank Arena, and Public Works. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is informational.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/EMA%20Training%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Auburn Council to consider moratoriums on rent increases and needle exchange",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss extending moratoriums on needle exchange services and rent or fee increases at mobile home parks. The body is also reviewing zoning changes for airport-owned land and updates to code enforcement authority.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/AMENDED%20-%201-20-2026%20City%20Council%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/1-20%20Minutes%20AMENDED.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Auburn Council to discuss 7 Chestnut Street cleanup and airport rezoning",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss a grant application for soil and groundwater remediation at 7 Chestnut Street to build a playground and parking lot. The meeting includes votes on rezoning airport-owned land to industrial use and updating winter relief parking areas.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/00-1-5-2026%20CC%20Packet%20FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/01-05%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.auburnmaine.gov/government/city_council/agendas_minutes.php"
  }
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}