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From the Town Office

From Marjorie – I have to keep reminding myself that the Coronavirus emergency situation is real and not some Stephen King movie. We are all frightened and nervous about what the future holds, but as many have said, I’m happy I live on Chebeague during these times. The information changes daily and we are trying to adjust as we go. There are a lot of rumors out there, so please call me with questions and I will try to help you. If I don’t have the answer, I will try to get one for you. I’m not going anywhere, so please call the Town Office or my cell with questions, 207-975-3074. We all received notice on March 18, 2020 that Chebeague Transportation Company will not transport passengers who suspect they have COVID-19. The Town and the Fire/Rescue Department are actively working on alternative transportation options.

to conduct essential business and to keep the general public informed. Nomination Papers Available for Selectmen and School Committee Members – We don’t know if the election will take place as scheduled. Information changes daily, but we are operating under the assumption that we will still have an election and Town Meeting. There is one three-year term for Selectmen available and two three-year terms available for School Committee. The signed nomination paper is due back to the Town Office on April 7, 2020. If you have questions, please call the Town Office. You may pick up the forms at the Town Office Transfer Station – We are back to Summer hours for the time being but this could change. Monday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00

Please follow the Maine Centers for Disease Control guidance. If you are sick, stay home. Call your medical provider for instructions. For those of you who might want to come to Chebeague to wait out the pandemic, I think Rob Snyder, President of the Island Institute, said it best. Please consider the risk you would expose our community to by coming here. Our community has an aging population that is already difficult to care for, and our resources are stretched. We don’t have the ability

pm. The Transfer Station is closed on Tuesday. *Increase in Fees* - Please be aware that fees have been increased to: Construction & Demolition Debris - $50.00 cu. yard, $100 for average pickup load All Mattresses and box springs - $16.00 each Tires – Under 16” $7.00 each, 16” and over

$28.00 each Recycling Information – We are backsliding with recycling contamination. Eco Maine reports that we had three full bags of trash, 30+ empty plastic bags, plastic sheeting, Styrofoam, and padded mailers, none of which can be recycled. Our load was 5% contaminated. If you have questions about recycled materials, please ask the attendant, Gail Jenkins. Thank you for your efforts. Second half of Taxes Due – The second half of Property Taxes is due March 31 st . Interest begins to accrue April 1, 2020. Please call the Town Office for information. We have installed a drop box outside the Town Office door for tax payments and any other paperwork you want to drop off.

to help care for you if you are sick. You will have to go to the mainland. It would be a great help to us if you stayed where you are right now.We appreciate you, and look forward to seeing you when the pandemic passes. Town Office Closed – The Town Office is closed to the public until further notice. For the time being, there will be staff available at the office to answer the phone and keep the town business moving. By emergency act of the State of Maine Legislature, registrations for motor vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), watercraft and dogs issued by the municipality are extended by 30 days after the end of the public health emergency. So, there is no need for you to come in and re-register your vehicles. Please don’t hesitate to call and we will do our best to answer your questions and assist you in any way possible. Call 846-3148 for information. Board of Selectmen and other Town Committee and Board Meetings – All public meetings are canceled until further notice. The Board of Selectmen is actively looking for creative ways

Thank you for your support and remember to be kind to one another,

Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator

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APRIL 2020 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR