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The Select Board voted 5-0 to place a proposed land disturbance article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. The article addresses properties cleared after receiving a land disturbance permit but left without construction. The Board also reviewed the FY2027 budget, including a goal of keeping the tax levy increase below the 2.5% Proposition 2½ limit.
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The land disturbance proposal is not yet a rule; it will be presented to voters at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. It is intended to address parcels that are cleared after getting a permit but remain undeveloped for extended periods. The Board’s FY2027 budget discussion was ongoing, with priorities including limiting tax increases, using free cash for capital expenses, and supporting the Department of Public Works and Auburn Public Schools.
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