Four candidates vie for two at-large seats on the Auburn City Council

Incumbent at-large Councilors Belinda Gerry and Dana Staples are being challenged by Adam Platz and Ryan Smith.

Stefanie Mahr Damien challenges Leroy Walker for the Ward 5 Auburn City Council seat

Walker has served in the Ward 5 seat for the past 12 years.

Benjamin Weisner unopposed for Auburn City Council in Ward 4

Weisner will replace Councilor Joe Morin, who did not seek reelection.

Milks is unopposed for third term on Auburn City Council in Ward 3

John Mehrmann's name will be on the Nov. 7 ballot, but he has withdrawn his candidacy for the Ward 3 seat.

Ryan Hawes faces challenge from Tim Cowan for Auburn City Council Ward 2

Hawes is seeking a second consecutive term.

Richard Whiting unopposed for Auburn City Council in Ward 1

Auburn council approves new pilot program for recycling

The new pilot program, pitched by Mayor Jason Levesque last week, would roll out a weekly curbside pickup in designated areas, and then compare the results to data from the city's drop-off location at Auburn Public Works.

Auburn to take up final readings on slate of zoning changes to increase housing

Officials say the T-4.2B zoning will encourage additional housing options while limiting the potential negative impacts of state housing legislation that will take effect in 2024. Not everyone agrees.

Auburn looks to restart curbside recycling with pilot program

The pilot program would restart weekly curbside recycling in select parts of the city, and would stipulate only certain items be included in bins.

Auburn plans changes to drop-off recycling after bins overflow on weekends

City Manager Phil Crowell said some people have been leaving recyclable material on the ground between full bins.