Absolutely Auburn!
Absolutely Auburn! is the official City of Auburn, Maine podcast and it's where we’ll talk about all things Auburn, Maine.
The City of Auburn’s Communications Team will connect you with city government and share with you everything you need to know about Auburn – our city, our people, our events, our community.
Episodes
38 episodes
Episode 38- Auburn's Grants and Special Projects Manager Katie Boss
Joining Jenn Boenig in the studio is Katie Boss, the city's grants and special projects manager. Katie shares the city has more than 30 active grants totaling over $17.5 million and she'll discuss three large projects that are in th...
Episode 37- Comprehensive Plan Update 2
Joining Jenn Boenig in the studio for this episode of Absolutely Auburn are Lauren Caffe, the City of Auburn’s long-range planner and John Cleveland, chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The comprehensive plan will guide th...
Episode 36-Brennan Edwards
Joining Jenn Boenig on this episode is Brennan Edwards, a student representative on Auburn’s City Council. Brennan is a junior at Edward Little High School and as one of the two student representatives on the council, he shares information on s...
Episode 35- Meet Auburn's Newest City Councilors
Joining Jenn Boenig in the studio are Auburn’s newest city councilors: Ward 1 Councilor Rachel Randall, Ward 3 Councilor Mathieu Duvall, and Ward 4 Councilor Kelly Butler.Learn more about why they ran for city council and some of their f...
Episode 34- Auburn PAL Center
Joining Jenn Boenig in the studio are Phil Crowell, Auburn’s City Manager and Rita Beaudry, the director of the Auburn PAL Center.In September, the incredible new PAL Center opened at 24 Chestnut ...
Episode 33- Auburn Resource Center
Joining Jenn Boenig for this episode are Glen Holmes, the director of Business and Community Development with the City of Auburn, and Zakk Maher, the deputy director of Business and Community Development.The Auburn Resource Center is loc...
Episode 32-Manufacturing Month
Joining Jenn Boenig in this episode are Jay Brenchick, Auburn’s Economic Development Director; Jim Fay, President of Maine MEP which is the state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership; and John Lewis, Executi...
Episode 31- Comprehensive Plan Update
Joining Jenn Boenig in the studio for this episode are David Hediger, the City of Auburn’s Director of Planning; Lauren Caffe, the City of Auburn’s Long-Range Planner; and John Cleveland, chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Committee. <...
Episode 30- Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Joining Jenn Boenig in this episode are Haley Warden and Misty Edgecomb, co-chairs of the Auburn Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Learn more about the board's work and some big, bold ideas for possible recreational opportuniti...
Episode 29- Introduction to Auburn's 2026 Comprehensive Plan
Joining Jenn Boenig for this episode are David Hediger, the City of Auburn's Director of Planning; Lauren Caffe, the City of Auburn's Long-Range Planner; and John Cleveland, the chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The City...
Episode 28- School-Based Food Hub
Joining host Jenn Boenig in this episode are Chris Piercey, Director of Nutrition Services for the Auburn School Department and Matt Manson, owner of Blackie's Farm Fresh Produce. They're talking food and the innovative initiative b...
Episode 27- Winter Storms, Salt and Sand
Joining Jenn Boenig in this episode are Scott Holland, Auburn Public Works Director; Adam Stevens, Auburn Public Works Deputy Director; and Sarah King, an environmental eng...
Episode 26- City Council Student Representatives
Joining Jenn Boenig for this episode are the city council student representatives, Anaya Egge and Mubarik Abdulahi. Anaya is a senior at ELHS and joined the council in May 2024. Her term expires on June 30, 2025. Mubarik is a ju...
Episode 25- Auburn Police Department's PACE Unit
Joining host Jenn Boenig in this episode are Liz Allen, guest cohost and the City of Auburn's Communications & Community Engagement Director, along with Auburn Police Chief Jason Moen and Sergeant Nick Gagnon, head of Auburn Police Departme...
Episode 24- Auburn's Revaluation with Karen Scammon and Joe St. Peter
Joining Jenn Boenig are guest cohost Emma Burns in the city's Finance Department as well as Karen Scammon, Auburn's Assessor and Joe St. Peter, Auburn's Deputy Assessor. Karen and Joe explain why Auburn will start a revaluation of all c...
Episode 23- Voting & Elections with City Clerk Emily Carrington
September is National Voter Registration Month and with a Presidential Election coming up on Tuesday, November 5, this episode of Absolutely Auburn focuses on voting and elections in Maine. Joining Jenn and her guest cohost Holli Olivie...
Episode 22- Auburn Police Officer Robinson and his K9 Partner Brick
On this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn welcomes her first guest cohost, Jenna-Rae Brown, and Auburn Police Officer Timothy Robinson with his K9 partner Brick.Officer Robinson talks about working and training with a K9 partner and ho...
Episode 21 - All About the Auburn Fire Department with Chief Chase and Deputy Chief Fifield
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby chat with Auburn's Fire Chief Bob Chase and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Fifield. Tune in to hear the details behind AFD's operations, the varying kinds of situations they have to prepare for, what ...
Episode 20 - A Conversation with Auburn's New Assistant City Manager, Denis D’Auteuil
For the 20th episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby sit down with Auburn's new Assistant City Manager, Denis D’Auteuil! Denis was appointed assistant city manager on Monday, July 15, several years after he first served as assistant city ma...
Episode 19 - City Finances, the Budget Process, and Grants with Kelsey Earle and Rita Beaudry
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby sit down with Kelsey Earle, Auburn’s Finance Director, and Rita Beaudry, Grant Manager for the City of Auburn. Kelsey and Rita give the details on how the city budget comes together each year,...
Episode 18 - Auburn's Sustainability and Natural Resource Management Board with Dave Griswold and Jane Costlow
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby sit down with Dave Griswold and Jane Costlow, both members of Auburn's Sustainability and Natural Resource Management Board. Jane and Dave share their experiences on the board, what Auburn is ...
Episode 17 - All Things Auburn Water & Sewer District with Mike Broadbent and Erica Kidd
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby sit down with Mike Broadbent, Superintendent of the Auburn Water & Sewer District, and Erica Kidd, Watershed Manager for the Auburn Water & Sewer District. Erica and Mike answer freque...
Episode 16 - Connecting with Community: Programs, Services, and Surveys with Zakk Maher
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby sit down with Deputy Director of Business and Community Development, Zakk Maher, to discuss the many programs his department facilitates and the many partner organizations they work with acros...
Episode 15 - Spring Projects, Permits, and Planning with John Blais and Kris Beaudoin
Spring is in the air, and that means spring building projects. In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby chat with Deputy Planning & Permitting Director John Blais and Code Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector Kris Beaudoin....
Episode 14 - At-Large Councilors Belinda Gerry and Adam Platz
In this episode of Absolutely Auburn, Jenn and Abby chat with Auburn's At-Large Councilors, Belinda Gerry and Adam Platz, about why they choose to serve Auburn and what they love about the city. This episode concludes our four part series on Au...