The City Council held a regular meeting covering various municipal agenda items. Key topics included the disposition of 12 Fair Street, the scheduling of a public hearing for proposed City Charter amendments, and approval of an easement agreement for a cell tower site. The Council also supported the implementation of the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport Master Plan, authorized a collective bargaining agreement with the Maine Service Employees Association, and accepted a Homeland Security Grant. Additionally, updates were provided regarding solid waste ordinance amendments and ongoing projects from the Lewiston Housing Authority. Public comments were received on issues such as the distribution of mass shooting relief funds, waste removal programs, and public school support programs.
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The council meeting addressed multiple items including the transfer of drug forfeiture funds, amendments to the traffic schedule regarding Bates Street parking, and the waiver of utility lien foreclosures for various distressed structures on leased land. The council also authorized a public hearing for upcoming City Charter amendments and confirmed the appointment of a new member to the Planning Board. A public hearing was held regarding the relicensing of the Lewiston Falls Hydroelectric Project. Additionally, the council approved an amended HOME Budget and Action Plan for federal submittal and authorized the acquisition of a portion of 9 Foss Road for a bypass road project. Discussions were held on city ordinances, e-bike safety, and updates on municipal programs.
Apr 21, 2026·Board meeting
City of Lewiston City Council Regular Meeting
The council addressed several administrative and legislative items, including amendments to the athletic field use policy, business license fee schedules for prepackaged food, personnel policies regarding termination, catastrophic leave, and employee surveillance laws. Financial orders were approved to transfer bond funds for the Lake Auburn Intake Study and to support the Brookfield Lewiston Falls water quality certification. Appointments were made for election workers and to the Lewiston-Auburn Railroad Company Board of Directors. Public hearings were held regarding liquor license applications, amendments to business licensing ordinances, zoning code adjustments for mobile homes and day cares, No Name Pond conservation buffer language, and contract zoning for 860 Lisbon Street. The council also held an executive session to discuss an economic development issue.
