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223rd Annual Report

New Gloucester Maine

July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018

Town Facilities

TOWN HALL HOURS

Monday

8:30 am – 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm 8:30 am – 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm 8:30 am – 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Tuesday - Thursday

Friday

Tel. (207) 926-4126

Fax (207) 926-4136

385 Intervale Road Website: www.newgloucester.com LIBRARY HOURS

Tuesday - Thursday

9:00 am – 12:00 & 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 12:00 & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday

Saturday

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tel. (207) 926-4840 379 Intervale Road Email: srhawkins@newgloucesterlibrary.org FIRE STATION HOURS

Monday – Friday Saturday/Sunday

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

9:00 am – 11:00 am (if Personnel avail

able)

Tel. (207) 926-4142

Fax (207) 926-4424

611 Lewiston Road chief@newgloucester.com PUBLIC WORKS WINTER HOURS

Monday – Thursday

6:30 am – 4:00 pm 6:30 am – 10:30 am

Friday

PUBLIC WORKS SUMMER HOURS

Monday – Thursday

6:30 am – 5:00 pm

Tel. (207) 926-4574 1036 Lewiston Road tshane@newgloucester.com TRANSFER STATION HOURS

Tuesday & Thursday

9:00 am – 7:00 pm 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday

Saturday

Tel. (207) 926-3145 264 Bald Hill Road transferstation@newgloucester.com

July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 New Gloucester Grant made in 1736 • Settled in 1740 and 1750 Town Government Established in 1744 Town Manager Form of Government Adopted 1949

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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Dedication

2-3 4-6

Town Officers/Departments State Representatives

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Boards/Committees Town Clerk Report

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Town Manager – Letter of Transmittal

Report of Assessing

Report of Code Enforcement Office Report of Fire/Rescue Department

Report of Library

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Report of the Parks & Recreation

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Report of Planning

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Report of Public Works

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Report of the Transfer Station

Report of Mid-Maine Waste Action Corp Report of the Cable TV Committee Report of the Cemetery Association

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Report of the Environmental Resources Committee

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Report of the Royal River Riders Report of the NG Water District Independent Auditor’s Report

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Treasurer’s Report

Tax Liens and Unpaid Taxes Abatements and Supplements

Interagency Reports

Special Town Meeting Minutes 10/16/2017

Town Meeting Minutes 5/7/2018

2016 Sabbathday Lake Water Quality Report

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Dedication of the Town Report AVIS THURSTON FORD Avis is truly a gift to New Gloucester in so many ways. Born in Saco, Maine, she married Edward Ford of New Gloucester and they made their home here. In the early 1970’s there was no New Gloucester Rescue. Avis was one of 12 residents who took classes and qualified to become a basic EMT responder. As such, she was a founding member of the New Gloucester Rescue which started in 1975. In 2012, she was recognized by the Maine State Police at an awards ceremony in Augusta. The “special award of commendation was presented to EMT Fire Rescue for outstanding contribution in grateful appreciation from men and women of the State Police and the citizens of Maine”. Avis, and the other true “first responders” who founded the Rescue, were honored at an EMS open house in 2015. A plaque is displayed at the New Gloucester Fire Rescue Building commemorating their selfless support of our community. Avis retired in 2015, having served with the New Gloucester Rescue for 40 years. And, although “Rescue 6 copies you 10-2” would no longer be heard on the nightly “tone test”, Avis promptly joined the Auxiliary to continue supporting the Fire and Rescue Department at events like their chicken barbeque. Avis once said Rescue was her life…and that is true in so many ways. She has always given her skill and caring to rescue and care for others. For her professional career, she worked full time at Pineland Hospital until it closed in 1996. Over the years, along with her EMT duties and Pineland she cared for her husband and other family members. And currently, Avis works part-time for Pine Tree Home Health Care and facilitates the Salvation Army distribution for New Gloucester. All this support and care comes nowhere close to including the love and help she gives to her neighbors and friends whenever and wherever it is needed. Maybe you have never needed medical care from Avis, but being an excellent caregiver is only one of her skills…she is also an excellent baker!! And, fortunately for New Gloucester, she loves to bake and is quick to share her rolls, bread, cakes, pies, and cookies (all made from “scratch”) … she bakes for everyone!! Avis is a long-time member of the New Gloucester Historical Society. She is on the Board of Directors and she is the refreshment committee! Some say the highlight of a meeting is the dessert made and shared by Avis. Ever had an apple pie from the Society’s Apple Pie Sale in October? Avis is the overseer and chief baker of over 150 pies for the Apple Pie Sale! Ever been to the Society’s Strawberry Festival in June? Avis makes all the biscuits for the shortcake! Avis is also a long-time member of the New Gloucester Congregational Church. She sings in the choir…and you guessed it, choir practice is punctuated by homemade goodies from Avis. She also makes bread for the Coffee House gatherings at the Vestry. It has been said that people like Avis who help their neighbors and perform community service work are motivated by dedication and concern for others. For many years New Gloucester has benefited from her dedication and concern…not to mention her baking…and we are pleased to have this opportunity to say,

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“Thank You Avis!”

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ANNUAL REPORT

TOWN OFFICERS – JULY 2017 to JUNE 2018

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SELECTMEN, ASSESSORS, OVERSEERS OF THE POOR

Linda D. Chase Lenora R. Conger Joseph S. Davis Stephen J. Hathorne Steven M. Libby

Term Expires June 2018 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2020 Term Expires June 2018 Term Expires June 2019

TOWN MANAGER, ROAD COMMISSIONER, TAX COLLECTOR, TOWN CLERK, TREASURER, WELFARE ADMINISTRATOR Carrie Castonguay

DEPUTY TREASURER

LoriAnne Wilson

DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, ASSISTANT TREASURER, REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR Sharlene F. Myers

DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR, Kimberly A. Getchell

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ANNUAL REPORT

ASSESSORS’ AGENT

Michael O’Donnell (John O’Donnell and Associates)

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, HEALTH OFFICER, PLUMBING INSPECTOR Debra Parks Larrivee

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Timothy K. Joy

FENCE VIEWER

Douglas P. Bowie

FIRE/RESCUE CHIEF, FOREST FIRE WARDEN

James Ladewig

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

Roger P. Levasseur

DEPUTY RESCUE CHIEF

Mary Rich

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LIBRARIAN

Suzan R. Hawkins

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

Carla M. McAllister

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Theodore Shane

TOWN PLANNER

William Johnston (Resigned September 8, 2017) Scott Hastings (Commenced September 5, 2017)

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ANNUAL REPORT

STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 20 Eric Brakey

State Address: Senate Chamber

Home Address: 146 Pleasant Street Auburn, ME 04210 Tel. (207) 406-0897

3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0003

Tel. (207) 287-1505 Fax (207) 287-1900 TTY (207) 287-1583 Toll Free (800) 423-6900 Email: sen.eric.brakey@gmail.com Website: www.mainesenaterepublicans.org/senatorericbrakey/

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 65 Eleanor M. Espling

State Address:

Home Address: 12 Lewiston Road

House of Representatives Room 332, State House 2 State House Station

New Gloucester, ME 04260

Tel. (207) 891-8280

Augusta, ME 04333-0002 Tel. (207) 287-1440 State House Message Phone: (800) 423-2900 TTY (207) 287-4469 Toll Free (800) 423-2900 E-Mail: Ellie.Espling@legislature.maine.gov House Web Page: http://legislature.maine.gov/house/hsebios/esplem.htm House Website: www.legislature.maine.gov/house Website: http://mehousegop.org

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October 10, 2018 Town of New Gloucester 385 Intervale Road New Gloucester, ME 04260 Dear Friends and Neighbors: October 10, 2018 Town of New Gloucester 385 Intervale Road New Gloucester, ME 04260 Dear Friends and Neighbors:

October 10, 2018 Town of New Gloucester 385 Intervale Road New Gloucester, ME 04260 Dear Friends and Neighbors: October 10, 2018 Town of New Gloucester 385 Intervale Road New Gloucester, ME 04260 Dear Friends and Neighbors:

It is an honor to serve as your State Representative for House District 65. It has been an honor and the privilege to be your voice at the Capitol for the last eight years. Thank you for allowing me to represent your interests at the State House. Below you will find some of the most notable accomplishments from the Legislature this past session; Enacting Real Welfare Reform: The Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services expanded the Welfare Fraud Investigative Unit, which annually reviews well over 3,000 allegations of waste, fraud and abuse. No New Taxes: The new state budget rejected a 17% increase in the lodging tax (from 9% to 10.5%) among other proposed tax increases. Resources for the Elderly and Disabled: An additional $14.25 million was authorized to support direct service providers, who work at skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and assisted living residences in Maine. Investments in Education: The Legislature authorized the largest increase in K-12 education in our state’s history ($162 million), in addition to new reforms. For the first time in our history, the Maine is scheduled to contribute over 55% of educational costs. Protecting Maine Small Businesses: Lawmakers agreed to remove the 3% surcharge for incomes over $200,000, which would have impacted over 11,000 small businesses owners in Maine—and their employees and customers. I’m always willing to help constituents who are working with state agencies to solve problems, and encourage you to contact me at any time with your questions, concerns or suggestions about state government. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at espling2@securespeed.us. Thank you again for giving me the honor of serving you in Augusta! Best, It is an honor to serve as your State Representative for House District 65. It has been an honor and the privilege to be your voice at the Capitol for the last eight years. Thank you for allowing me to represent your interests at the State House. Below you will find some of the most notable accomplishments from the Legislature this past session; Enacting Real Welfare Reform: The Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services expanded the Welfare Fraud Investigative Unit, which annually reviews well over 3,000 allegations of waste, fraud and abuse. No New Taxes: The new state budget rejected a 17% increase in the lodging tax (from 9% to 10.5%) among other proposed tax increases. Resources for the Elderly and Disabled: An additional $14.25 million was authorized to support direct service providers, who work at skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and assisted living residences in Maine. Investments in Education: The Legislature authorized the largest increase in K-12 education in our state’s history ($162 million), in addition to new reforms. For the first time in our history, the Maine is scheduled to contribute over 55% of educational costs. Protecting Maine Small Businesses: Lawmakers agreed to remove the 3% surcharge for incomes over $200,000, which would have impacted over 11,000 small businesses owners in Maine—and their employees and customers. I’m always willing to help constituents who are working with state agencies to solve problems, and encourage you to contact me at any time with your questions, concerns or suggestions about state government. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at espling2@securespeed.us. Thank you again for giving me the honor of serving you in Augusta! Best, It is an honor to serve as your State Representative for House District 65. It has been an honor and the privilege to be your voice at the Capitol for the last eight years. Thank you for allowing me to represent your interests at the State House. Below you will find some of the most notable accomplishments from the Legislature this past session; Enacting Real Welfare Reform: The Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services expanded the Welfare Fraud Investigative Unit, which annually reviews well over 3,000 allegations of waste, fraud and abuse. No New Taxes: The new state budget rejected a 17% increase in the lodging tax (from 9% to 10.5%) among other proposed tax increases. Resources for the Elderly and Disabled: An additional $14.25 million was authorized to support direct service providers, who work at skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and assisted living residences in Maine. Investments in Education: The Legislature authorized the largest increase in K-12 education in our state’s history ($162 million), in addition to new reforms. For the first time in our history, the Maine is scheduled to contribute over 55% of educational costs. Protecting Maine Small Businesses: Lawmakers agreed to remove the 3% surcharge for incomes over $200,000, which would have impacted over 11,000 small businesses owners in Maine—and their employees and customers. I’m always willing to help constituents who are working with state agencies to solve problems, and encourage you to contact me at any time with your questions, concerns or suggestions about state government. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at espling2@securespeed.us. Thank you again for giving me the honor of serving you in Augusta! Best, It is an honor to serve as your State Representative for House District 65. It has been an honor and the privilege to be your voice at the Capitol for the last eight years. Thank you for allowing me to represent your interests at the State House. Below you will find some of the most notable accomplishments from the Legislature this past session; Enacting Real Welfare Reform: The Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services expanded the Welfare Fraud Investigative Unit, which annually reviews well over 3,000 allegations of waste, fraud and abuse. No New Taxes: The new state budget rejected a 17% increase in the lodging tax (from 9% to 10.5%) among other proposed tax increases. Resources for the Elderly and Disabled: An additional $14.25 million was authorized to support direct service providers, who work at skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and assisted living residences in Maine. Investments in Education: The Legislature authorized the largest increase in K-12 education in our state’s history ($162 million), in addition to new reforms. For the first time in our history, the Maine is scheduled to contribute over 55% of educational costs. Protecting Maine Small Businesses: Lawmakers agreed to remove the 3% surcharge for incomes over $200,000, which would have impacted over 11,000 small businesses owners in Maine—and their employees and customers. I’m always willing to help constituents who are working with state agencies to solve problems, and encourage you to contact me at any time with your questions, concerns or suggestions about state government. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at espling2@securespeed.us. Thank you again for giving me the honor of serving you in Augusta! Best,

Ellie M. Espling State Representative Ellie M. Espling State Representative

Ellie M. Espling State Representative Ellie M. Espling State Representative

House District 65: New Gloucester and Poland (part) House District 65: New Gloucester and Poland (part) House District 65: New Gloucester and Poland (part) House District 65: New Gloucester and Poland (part)

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Dear Friends: t is an honor to represent Maine in the United States Senate. I am grateful for the trust the people of our State have placed in me and welcome this opportunity to share some key accomplishments from this past year. Maine has the oldest average age in the nation. As Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, my top three priorities for the Committee are fighting fraud and financial abuse directed at our nation’s seniors, increasing investments in biomedical resea rch, and mproving retirement security. Following the Committee’s investigation into skyrocketing prescription drug costs, I authored bipartisan legislation to foster generic competition, which was signed into law. The Aging Committee’s toll -free hotline (1-855-303 9470) makes it easier for seniors to report suspected fraud and receive assistance. To support the 40 million family caregivers in the United States, I am proud to have authored the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to create a coordinated strategy to support family members who make countless personal and financial sacrifices to care for their loved ones. The opioid crisis touches families and communities across our state. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I fought for significant increases in funding to support community, law-enforcement, and public health efforts. In April, the State of Maine was awarded over $2 million to fight this devastating public health crisis. Additionally, I have authored legislation to support grandparen and oth er extended family members who are raising grandchildren as a result of the nation’s opioid epidemic. Biomedical research has the potential to improve and save lives, and also supports good jobs at research facilities here in Maine. Las year, the Appropriations Committee approved a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health for the third consecutive year. This includes an increase of nearly 30 percent for research on Alzheimer’s, our nation’s most costly disease. As founder and co-chair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, I work to raise awareness of the threats posed by diabetes, invest in research, and improve access to reatment options. My bill to establish a national commission of health care experts on diabetes care and prevention was signed into aw in 2017. We owe our veterans so much. Last year, I worked to secure the authorization of a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Portland t support the health care of Maine’s veterans in the southern part of our state. I also worked to secure funding extensions to help veterans throughout rural Maine receive health care within their communities. I also worked to secure funding for housing vouchers or veterans to reduce veterans’ homelessness. Maine’s contributions to our national security stretch from Kittery to Limestone. I successfully advocated for critical funding for projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for construction of an additional ship that will likely be built at Bath Iron Works. This unding will strengthen our national security and preserve great jobs in our state. As chairman of the Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, I worked to increase funding for the TIGER program hat has provided Maine with more than $122 million for vital transportation projects. For housing, I worked to provide $160 million o help communities protect children from the harmful effects of lead poisoning. Growing our economy remains a top priority. I supported the comprehensive tax reform bill because it will help lower- and middle ncome families keep more of their hard-earned money; boost the economy; and encourage businesses, both small and large, to grow and create jobs here in Maine and around the country. This legislation contains key provisions I authored that are important to Mainers, including preserving the deduction for state and local taxes, expanding the deduction for medical expenses, and enabling public employees such as firefighters, teachers, and police officers, as well as clergy and employees of nonprofits, to make “catch - up contributions to their retirement accounts. I led the effort to ensure that the tax cut will not trigger automatic budget cuts to Medicare or any other programs. A Maine value that always guides me is our unsurpassed work ethic. As of December 2017, I have cast more than 6,500 consecutive votes, continuing my record of never missing a roll-call vote since my Senate service began in 1997. appreciate the opportunity to serve Cumberland County and Maine in the United States Senate. If ever I can be of assistance to you please contact my Portland office at 207-780-3575 or visit my website at www.collins.senate.gov. May 2018 be a good year for you, your family, your community, and our state. Sincerely, Dear Friends: It is an honor to represent Maine in the United States Senate. I am grateful for the trust the people of our State have placed in welcome this opportunity to share some key accomplishments from this past year. Maine has the oldest average age in the nation. As Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, my top three priorities for the Committee are fighting fraud and financial abuse directed at our nation’s seniors, increasing investments in biomedical resea r improving retirement security. Following the Committee’s investigation into skyrocketing prescription drug costs, I authored bipartisan legislation to foster generic competition, which was signed into law. The Aging Committee’s toll -free hotline (1-8 9470) makes it easier for seniors to report suspected fraud and receive assistance. To support the 40 million family caregiver United States, I am proud to have authored the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to create a coordinated strategy to support fami members who make countless personal and financial sacrifices to care for their loved ones. The opioid crisis touches families and communities across our state. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I fought significant increases in funding to support community, law-enforcement, and public health efforts. In April, the State of Main awarded over $2 million to fight this devastating public health crisis. Additionally, I have authored legislation to support gran and oth er extended family members who are raising grandchildren as a result of the nation’s opioid epidemic. Biomedical research has the potential to improve and save lives, and also supports good jobs at research facilities here in Mai year, the Appropriations Committee approved a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health for the third consecuti This includes an increase of nearly 30 percent for research on Alzheimer’s, our nation’s most costly disease. As founder and of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, I work to raise awareness of the threats posed by diabetes, invest in research, and improve acc treatment options. My bill to establish a national commission of health care experts on diabetes care and prevention was sign law in 2017. We owe our veterans so much. Last year, I worked to secure the authorization of a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Po support the health care of Maine’s veterans in the southern part of our state. I also worked to secure funding extensions to he veterans throughout rural Maine receive health care within their communities. I also worked to secure funding for housing vo for veterans to reduce veterans’ homelessness. Maine’s contributions to our national security stretch from Kittery to Limestone. I successfully advocated for critical funding projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for construction of an additional ship that will likely be built at Bath Iron Works. funding will strengthen our national security and preserve great jobs in our state. As chairman of the Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, I worked to increase funding for the TIGER p that has provided Maine with more than $122 million for vital transportation projects. For housing, I worked to provide $160 to help communities protect children from the harmful effects of lead poisoning. Growing our economy remains a top priority. I supported the comprehensive tax reform bill because it will help lower- and m income families keep more of their hard-earned money; boost the economy; and encourage businesses, both small and large, t and create jobs here in Maine and around the country. This legislation contains key provisions I authored that are important t Mainers, including preserving the deduction for state and local taxes, expanding the deduction for medical expenses, and enab public employees such as firefighters, teachers, and police officers, as well as clergy and employees of nonprofits, to make “c contributions to their retirement accounts. I led the effort to ensure that the tax cut will not trigger automatic budget cuts to M or any other programs. A Maine value that always guides me is our unsurpassed work ethic. As of December 2017, I have cast more than 6,500 cons votes, continuing my record of never missing a roll-call vote since my Senate service began in 1997. I appreciate the opportunity to serve Cumberland County and Maine in the United States Senate. If ever I can be of assistance please contact my Portland office at 207-780-3575 or visit my website at www.collins.senate.gov. May 2018 be a good year your family, your community, and our state. Sincerely, Dear Friends: It is an honor to represent Maine in the United States Senate. I am grateful for the trust the people of our State have placed in me and welcome this opportunity to share some key accomplishments from this past year. Maine has the oldest average age in the nation. As Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, my top three priorities for the Committee are fighting fraud and financial abuse directed at our nation’s seniors, increasing investments in biomedical research, and improving retirement security. Following the Committee’s investigation into skyrocketing prescription drug costs, I authored bipartisan legislation to foster generic competition, which was signed into law. The Aging Committee’s toll-free hotline (1-855-303-9470) makes it easier for seniors to report suspected fraud and receive assistance. To support the 40 million family caregivers in the United States, I am proud to have authored the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to create a coordinated strategy to support family members who make countless personal and financial sacrifices to care for their loved ones. The opioid crisis touches families and communities across our state. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I fought for significant increases in funding to support community, law-enforcement, and public health efforts. In April, the State of Maine was awarded over $2 million to fight this devastating public health crisis. Additionally, I have authored legislation to support grandparents and other extended family members who are raising grandchildren as a result of the nation’s opioid epidemic. Biomedical research has the potential to improve and save lives, and also supports good jobs at research facilities here in Maine. Last year, the Appropriations Committee approved a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health for the third consecutive year. This includes an increase of nearly 30 percent for research on Alzheimer’s, our nation’s most costly disease. As founder and co-chair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, I work to raise awareness of the threats posed by diabetes, invest in research, and improve access to treatment options. My bill to establish a national commission of health care experts on diabetes care and prevention was signed into law in 2017. We owe our veterans so much. Last year, I worked to secure the authorization of a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Portland to support the health care of Maine’s veterans in the southern part of our state. I also worked to secure funding extensions to help veterans throughout rural Maine receive health care within their communities. I also worked to secure funding for housing vouchers for veterans to reduce veterans’ homelessness. Maine’s contributions to our national security stretch from Kittery to Limestone. I successfully advocated for critical funding for projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for construction of an additional ship that will likely be built at Bath Iron Works. This funding will strengthen our national security and preserve great jobs in our state. As chairman of the Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, I worked to increase funding for the TIGER program that has provided Maine with more than $122 million for vital transportation projects. For housing, I worked to provide $160 million to help communities protect children from the harmful effects of lead poisoning. Growing our economy remains a top priority. I supported the comprehensive tax reform bill because it will help lower- and middle-income families keep more of their hard-earned money; boost the economy; and encourage businesses, both small and large, to grow and create jobs here in Maine and around the country. This legislation contains key provisions I authored that are important to Mainers, including preserving the deduction for state and local taxes, expanding the deduction for medical expenses, and enabling public employees such as firefighters, teachers, and police officers, as well as clergy and employees of nonprofits, to make “catch-up” contributions to their retirement accounts. I led the effort to ensure that the tax cut will not trigger automatic budget cuts to Medicare or any other programs. A Maine value that always guides me is our unsurpassed work ethic. As of December 2017, I have cast more than 6,500 consecutive votes, continuing my record of never missing a roll-call vote since my Senate service began in 1997. I appreciate the opportunity to serve Cumberland County and Maine in the United States Senate. If ever I can be of assistance to you, please contact my Portland office at 207-780-3575 or visit my website at www.collins.senate. gov. May 2018 be a good year for you, your family, your community, and our state. Dear Friends: It is an honor to represent Maine in the United States Senate. I am grateful for the trust the people of our State have placed in m welcome this opportunity to share some key accomplishments from this past year. Maine has the oldest average age in the nation. As Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, my top three priorities for the Committee are fighting fraud and financial abuse directed at our nation’s seniors, increasing investments in biomedical resea rch improving retirement security. Following the Committee’s investigation into skyrocketing prescription drug costs, I authored bipartisan legislation to foster generic competition, which was signed into law. The Aging Committee’s toll -free hotline (1-855 9470) makes it easier for seniors to report suspected fraud and receive assistance. To support the 40 million family caregivers i United States, I am proud to have authored the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to create a coordinated strategy to support family members who make countless personal and financial sacrifices to care for their loved ones. The opioid crisis touches families and communities across our state. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I fought f significant increases in funding to support community, law-enforcement, and public health efforts. In April, the State of Maine awarded over $2 million to fight this devastating public health crisis. Additionally, I have authored legislation to support grand and oth er extended family members who are raising grandchildren as a result of the nation’s opioid epidemic. Biomedical research has the potential to improve and save lives, and also supports good jobs at research facilities here in Maine year, the Appropriations Committee approved a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health for the third consecutive This includes an increase of nearly 30 percent for research on Alzheimer’s, our nation’s most costly disease. As founder and co of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, I work to raise awareness of the threats posed by diabetes, invest in research, and improve acces treatment options. My bill to establish a national commission of health care experts on diabetes care and prevention was signed law in 2017. We owe our veterans so much. Last year, I worked to secure the authorization of a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Port support the health care of Maine’s veterans in the southern part of our state. I also worked to secure funding extensions to help veterans throughout rural Maine receive health care within their communities. I also worked to secure funding for housing vou for veterans to reduce veterans’ homelessness. Maine’s contributions to our national security stretch from Kittery to Limestone. I successfully advocated for critical funding fo projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for construction of an additional ship that will likely be built at Bath Iron Works. Th funding will strengthen our national security and preserve great jobs in our state. As chairman of the Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, I worked to increase funding for the TIGER pro that has provided Maine with more than $122 million for vital transportation projects. For housing, I worked to provide $160 m to help communities protect children from the harmful effects of lead poisoning. Growing our economy remains a top priority. I supported the comprehensive tax reform bill because it will help lower- and mi income families keep more of their hard-earned money; boost the economy; and encourage businesses, both small and large, to and create jobs here in Maine and around the country. This legislation contains key provisions I authored that are important to Mainers, including preserving the deduction for state and local taxes, expanding the deduction for medical expenses, and enabli public employees such as firefighters, teachers, and police officers, as well as clergy and employees of nonprofits, to make “cat contributions to their retirement accounts. I led the effort to ensure that the tax cut will not trigger automatic budget cuts to Me or any other programs. A Maine value that always guides me is our unsurpassed work ethic. As of December 2017, I have cast more than 6,500 consec votes, continuing my record of never missing a roll-call vote since my Senate service began in 1997. I appreciate the opportunity to serve Cumberland County and Maine in the United States Senate. If ever I can be of assistance t please contact my Portland office at 207-780-3575 or visit my website at www.collins.senate.gov. May 2018 be a good year fo your family, your community, and our state. Sincerely,

Susan M. Collins United States Senator Susan M. Collins United States Senator

Susan M. Collins United States Senator

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STATE OF MAINE O FFICE OF THE G OVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001 STATE OF MAINE O FFICE OF THE G OVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001 STATE OF MAINE O FFICE OF THE G OVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001

STATE OF MAINE O FFICE OF THE G OVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0001

PAUL R. L E PAGE

GOVERNOR

PAUL R. L E PAGE

PAUL R. L E PAGE

GOVERNOR Dear Citizens of Maine: For the past eight years as your Governor, my priority has been to make Maine prosperous. I am proud to say that my administration has had some success, but there is more that can be done. Mainers experienced strong, record-setting economic growth in 2018, setting so many new records: a record-high number of employers; a record-high number of private-sector jobs; record-high revenues for the state; record-low unemployment; and the fastest net-earnings growth in New England. Our poverty rate declined to the lowest since 2005 with the fewest number of children in poverty in 17 years. Maine’ s future is the brightes t it has been in decades: there’ s more new businesses, more money in your paycheck, and better opportunities for our children. And that ’ s what it ’ s all about: the future of our state. We have brought stability to state finances and implemented pro-business, pro-growth policies across state government. The incoming administration is taking on a state government that is vastly improved — both structurally and financially — from the one I inherited. Therefore, I have suggested to the new administration that now is the time to cut taxes by an additional 20 percent. My administration lowered taxes by 20 percent for more than half-a-million Mainers. Cutting taxes for our families has proven to be an excellent policy decision. Despite this cut, we are seeing higher revenue in almost every tax category — sales and use tax, individual income tax, and corporate income tax. We must always remember that the revenue we receive in taxes is due to the hard work of Maine ’ s people. Democrats stated they want to use surplus money to fully fund revenue sharing at 5 percent, rather than the 2 percent the towns have received for the past 6 years. However, there is no guarantee your local government will cut your property taxes by one penny — never mind dollar-for-dollar — if revenue sharing is increased. The people of Maine and the municipal balance sheets would be better off if the state cut income taxes and allowed municipalities to collect property taxes or service fees from non-profits to supplement the local property taxes. Everyone should contribute to the operation of local community governments. I encourage you to pay attention to what happens in your municipality and in Augusta. So many good people have worked much too hard to achieve our current prosperity. We must avoid letting politicians drive Maine’s finances and its economy back into the ground. I promise you that I will be watching. Sincerely, Dear Citizens of Maine: For the past eight years as your Governor, my priority has been to make Maine prosperous. I am p to say that my administration has had some success, but there is more that can be done. Mainers experienced strong, record-setting economic growth in 2018, setting so many new record record-high number of employers; a record-high number of private-sector jobs; record-high reven the state; record-low unemployment; and the fastest net-earnings growth in New England. Our po rate declined to the lowest since 2005 with the fewest number of children in poverty in 17 years. Maine’ s future is the brightes t it has been in decades: there’ s more new businesses, more money i paycheck, and better opportunities for our children. And that ’ s what it ’ s all about: the future of ou We have brought stability to state finances and implemented pro-business, pro-growth policies ac state government. The incoming administration is taking on a state government that is vastly improved — both structurally and financially — from the one I inherited. Therefore, I have suggeste the new administration that now is the time to cut taxes by an additional 20 percent. My administration lowered taxes by 20 percent for more than half-a-million Mainers. Cutting tax our families has proven to be an excellent policy decision. Despite this cut, we are seeing higher r in almost every tax category — sales and use tax, individual income tax, and corporate income tax must always remember that the revenue we receive in taxes is due to the hard work of Maine ’ s pe Democrats stated they want to use surplus money to fully fund revenue sharing at 5 percent, rathe the 2 percent the towns have received for the past 6 years. However, there is no guarantee your government will cut your property taxes by one penny — never mind dollar-for-dollar — if re sharing is increased. The people of Maine and the municipal balance sheets would be better off if the state cut income and allowed municipalities to collect property taxes or service fees from non-profits to supplemen local property taxes. Everyone should contribute to the operation of local community government I encourage you to pay attention to what happens in your municipality and in Augusta. So many g people have worked much too hard to achieve our current prosperity. We must avoid letting politi drive Maine’s finances and its economy back into the ground. I promise you that I will be watchin Sincerely, Dear Citizens of Maine: For the past eight years as your Governor, my priority has been to make Maine prosperous. I am proud to say that my administration has had some success, but there is more that can be done. Mainers experienced strong, record-setting economic growth in 2018, setting so many new records: a record-high number of employers; a record-high number of private-sector jobs; record-high revenues for the state; record-low unemployment; and the fastest net-earnings growth in New England. Our poverty rate declined to the lowest since 2005 with the fewest number of children in poverty in 17 years. Maine’ s future is the brightes t it has been in decades: there’ s more new businesses, more money in your paycheck, and better opportunities for our children. And that ’ s what it ’ s all about: the future of our state. We have brought stability to state finances and implemented pro-business, pro-growth policies across state government. The incoming administration is taking on a state government that is vastly improved — both structurally and financially — from the one I inherited. Therefore, I have suggested to the new administration that now is the time to cut taxes by an additional 20 percent. My administration lowered taxes by 20 percent for more than half-a-million Mainers. Cutting taxes for our families has proven to be an excellent policy decision. Despite this cut, we are seeing higher revenue in almost every tax category — sales and use tax, individual income tax, and corporate income tax. We must always remember that the revenue we receive in taxes is due to the hard work of Maine ’ s people. Democrats stated they want to use surplus money to fully fund revenue sharing at 5 percent, rather than the 2 percent the towns have received for the past 6 years. However, there is no guarantee your local government will cut your property taxes by one penny — never mind dollar-for-dollar — if revenue sharing is increased. The people of Maine and the municipal balance sheets would be better off if the state cut income taxes and allowed municipalities to collect property taxes or service fees from non-profits to supplement the local property taxes. Everyone should contribute to the operation of local community governments. I encourage you to pay attention to what happens in your municipality and in Augusta. So many good people have worked much too hard to achieve our current prosperity. We must avoid letting politicians drive Maine’s finances and its economy back into the ground. I promise you that I will be watching. Sincerely, Dear Citizens of Maine: For the past eight years as your Governor, my priority has been to make Maine prosperous. I am proud to say that my administration has had some success, but there is more that can be done. Mainers experienced strong, record-setting economic growth in 2018, setting so many new records: a record-high number of employers; a record-high number of private-sector jobs; record-high revenues for the state; record-low unemployment; and the fastest net-earnings growth in New England. Our poverty rate declined to the lowest since 2005 with the fewest number of children in poverty in 17 years. Maine’ s future is the brightes t it has been in decades: there’ s more new businesses, more money in your paycheck, and better opportunities for our children. And that ’ s what it ’ s all about: the future of our state. We have brought stability to state finances and implemented pro-business, pro-growth policies across state government. The incoming administration is taking on a state government that is vastly improved — both structurally and financially — from the one I inherited. Therefore, I have suggested to the new administration that now is the time to cut taxes by an additional 20 percent. My administration lowered taxes by 20 percent for more than half-a-million Mainers. Cutting taxes for our families has proven to be an excellent policy decision. Despite this cut, we are seeing higher revenue in almost every tax category — sales and use tax, individual income tax, and corporate income tax. We must always remember that the revenue we receive in taxes is due to the hard work of Maine ’ s people. Democrats stated they want to use surplus money to fully fund revenue sharing at 5 percent, rather than the 2 percent the towns have received for the past 6 years. However, there is no guarantee your local government will cut your property taxes by one penny — never mind dollar-for-dollar — if revenue sharing is increased. The people of Maine and the municipal balance sheets would be better off if the state cut income taxes and allowed municipalities to collect property taxes or service fees from non-profits to supplement the local property taxes. Everyone should contribute to the operation of local community governments. I encourage you to pay attention to what happens in your municipality and in Augusta. So many good people have worked much too hard to achieve our current prosperity. We must avoid letting politicians drive Maine’s finances and its economy back into the ground. I promise you that I will be watching. Sincerely, GOVERNOR

PAUL R. L E PAGE

GOVERNOR

Paul R. LePage Governor Paul R. LePage Governor Paul R. LePage Governor

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888-577-6690 (TTY)

FAX: (207) 287-1034

www.maine.gov

PHONE: (207) 287-3531 (Voice)

888-577-6690 (TTY)

FAX: (207) 287-1034

PHONE: (207) 287-3531 (Voice)

888-577-6690 (TTY)

FAX: (207) 287-1034

www.maine.gov

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ANNUAL REPORT

ADHOC PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING COMMITTEE

Nathaniel Berry, IV

No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length

James Fitch

Jeff Hamilton, Sr. Marvin Hamilton James Hutchinson

Steven Libby, Selectmen Liaison Ted Shane, Public Works Director Carrie Castonguay, Town Manager/Staff Advisor

ADHOC RETAIL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT AND RETAIL MARIJUANA SOCIAL CLUB ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Peter Bragdon No Term Length Dakota Dahms No Term Length Richard Maguire No Term Length Linda Chase, Selectmen Liaison Carrie Castonguay, Town Manager/Staff Advisor

BOARD OF APPEALS

Norman Chamberlain Jeff Hamilton, Sr.

Term Expires June 2018 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2018 Term Expires June 2019

Ray Hamilton Donald Libby Kathleen Potter

Term Expires June 2018 Debra Parks Larrivee, Code Enforcement Officer/Staff Advisor

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ANNUAL REPORT

BUDGET COMMITTEE

Joe Bean

Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2020 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2018 Term Expires June 2019 Resigned February 5, 2018 Term Expires June 2018 Term Expires June 2018 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2018

Peter Bragdon

George Colby (Chairman)

Jean Couturier Karen Gilles Jeff Hamilton, Sr.

Tim Joy

Rosemary Kulow

John Randall

Barbara Thompson Tamilyn Wayboer

Cleo Werner

Linda Chase, Selectman Liaison Lenora Conger, Selectman Liaison Carrie Castonguay, Town Manager/Staff Advisor

CIP COMMITTEE

Beverly Cadigan (Chairman)

Term Expires June 2018 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2018

George Colby Jean Couturier Donald Libby

Planning Board Representative Term Expires June 2020 Term Expires June 2018

Jean Libby (Vice-Chairman)

Kathleen Potter

Steven Libby, Selectman Liaison Carrie Castonguay, Town Manager/Staff Advisor

CABLE TV COMMITTEE

Richard Erwin (Chairman) Patti Mikkelsen (Vice-Chairman) Stephen Hathorne, Selectman Liaison Joseph Davis, Selectman Liaison

Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2018

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CANDIDATE / REFERENDUM ISSUES COMMITTEE

Joanne Cole Penny Hilton Debra Smith

Term Expires June 2020 Term Expires June 2020 Term Expires June 2020

COMMUNITY FAIR COMMITTEE

Michael Bardier (Chairman)

Term Expires June 2020 Resigned February 5, 2018 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2020

Peter Bragdon Jessica Farwell

Joseph Davis, Selectman Liaison

COMPRENSIVE PLAN UPDATE COMMITTEE

Peter Bragdon Stephen Chandler Linda Chase Sam Coggeshall Ben Davison Caitlyn Davison Terry DeWan Julie Fralich Donald Libby Barbara Seaver John Shattuck Debra Smith Ben Tettlebaum Jean Libby

No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length No Term Length

No Term Length Resigned February 5, 2018

No Term Length No Term Length

Steven Libby, Selectman Liaison Scott Hastings, Town Planner/Staff Advisor

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Beth Blakeman-Pohl Jean Couturier Julie Fralich (Chairman)

Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2020 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2020 Term Expires June 2020 Term Expires June 2017

Brett Gundel Jason Libby Sarah Pierce

Gina Sawin (Vice-Chairman)

Nichole Stevens

Steven Libby, Selectman Liaison William Johnston, Town Planner/Staff Advisor Resigned September 8, 2017 Scott Hastings, Town Planner/Staff Advisor Commenced September 5, 2017

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Richard Allen

Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2020 Term Expires June 2020 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2019 Term Expires June 2020

Cliff Andrews (Chairman)

James Fitch Brett Gundel

Phoebe Hardesty Anthony Hodgdon Trudy Hodgdon Joanne McKee

Doug Smith

Stephen Hathorne, Selectman Liaison

FORECLOSURE COMMITTEE

Assessors’ Agent Code Enforcement Officer Deputy Clerk Environmental Resource Committee Chairman Fire/Rescue Chief Parks & Recreation Chairman Planning Board Chairman Public Works Director

Board of Selectman, Linda Chase Board of Selectman, Steven Libby

Town Manager Town Planner

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