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TOWN MANAGER – VIC HODGKINS Town Manager Annual Report

March 6th, 2025 To The Citizens of Mechanic Falls:

It is once again my pleasure to update you on the continued forward progress of our town. I am proud to say that the state of the town continues to be strong. The past year has seen many positive events including much needed renovations to the town complex. From repairs at the town office building, including the installation of new LED Exterior lights, to road work on North Street and Elm Street, a new sidewalk, to the recent purchase of a new pumper truck for the fire station, Mechanic Falls is on the move. I am also proud to report to you that the financial state of the Town of Mechanic Falls continues to be strong. FY ’26 will see the last payments on our remaining debt service, which means this time next year the town will be debt free. With that said, in the years to come, the town must continue to plan for and set aside monies for, future needed and necessary asset purchases. This no debt philosophy is a major win for the town that saves monies on unnecessary interest payments, while also gaining interest in monies set aside for upcoming needs. This in the end saves the taxpayer money. Looking forward… over the next year our road plan has us adding a topcoat of asphalt to North Street. In addition, we are looking forward to more projects through MDOT, and we will see continued renovation work to the town office complex. I do want to take a moment and thank our staff for all that they do for the town… they are the soul of our operation. Every day they work hard in their respective roles to serve you. Please be sure to thank these folks when you see them. Positive words are always welcome and appreciated. In addition, I also want to thank the Council for their dedication and hard work for the town. They, too, deserve your thanks. As always, know that I have an open-door policy. I will meet with anyone, anytime, to discuss any topic concerning the town. I look forward to another exciting year of challenges and opportunities. Sincerely,

Vic Hodgkins, Town Manager

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