Town of Saco to hold special election for mosquito control

The Town of Saco has given notice that it will hold a special election on Tuesday, September 20 in hopes of approving additional mills to raise $20,000 to permanently fund mosquito control.

"We won't necessarily use the entire $20,000 each year," Mayor Simpson said. "But we also want to have a surplus for equipment and if the price of chemical goes up."

The special election will be conducted by mail ballot only and ballots will be sent to eligible, registered voters on September 1.

Saco Mayor Clint Simpson said that each year it costs the Town of Saco $20,000 per year to control mosquitoes in...