Apr 7, 2026Board meeting
Augusta City Council Workshop Meeting
The council held a workshop to review the upcoming year's budget for several departments, including Public Works, Hatch Hill, Central Garage, and engineering and development services. Discussions focused on expenditure increases, particularly for salaries, fringe benefits, paving contracts, and snow removal materials like salt and sand. The council also reviewed revenue projections, specifically noting a significant increase in state aid for local roads, and examined the capital improvement plan and reserve accounts for road maintenance projects.