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From the Town Office

Town Office – The Town Office is open to the public for the time being, but it would probably be a good idea to call the office as we may have to close to in-person service based on any new CDC guidance.We have a plexi-glass shield separating customers from office staff. Only one person at a time is allowed inside. If you don’t want to come in the office, we can still do business by telephone, email, credit card and / or drop box outside the office door. Whatever you are comfortable with! 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. We will be closed on Tuesday andWednesday during the transition to a new Town Administrator. The Town Office will also be closed Friday, December 25 th in observance of Christmas Day and Friday, January 1 st for New Year’s Day.

Selectmen to grant and accept deeds for the exchange of property with Grannell Cottage of Great Chebeague Island, Maine, Inc. located on North Road and Division Point Road. Copies of the deeds are available for review at the Town Office and on the Town of Chebeague Island website. A Public Hearing will be held January 13, 2021 via zoom at 6:00 pm to give people an opportunity to ask questions and make comments on any of these questions. Please call the Town Office if you need more information. Stone Wharf Floats and Bike Rack – The floats and the bike rack will be removed approximately December 1 st , depending on the weather and tide. Most boats are out of the water now, but please be mindful that the floats will be removed soon. Transfer Station hours – The Transfer Station is open Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Transfer Station is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Recycling News – We continue to have a very low amount of contamination with our Recycling. The last load was 2% contaminated . The contaminates included 10+ empty plastic bags, Amazon mailers, and shrink wrap. Please take a moment to review the items you and your family put in the recycling bin. If you need assistance, please ask Gail Jenkins, our Transfer Station attendant. If you are in doubt, please just put it in the trash bin. Dog Licenses – Dogs must be registered by December 31 st . We have the new tags available now. Please stop by the Town Office. There is a $25.00 late fee for dogs registered after January 31 st . Thank you for your support and remember to be kind, and listen to one another. Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator Open to All! The Chebeague Island Methodist Church hosts a Food Pantry every Sunday from 11:30-1:00. Donations are welcomed!

Special Town Meeting January 26 th by Referendum – We will have a Special Town Meeting by Referendum vote on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. We will vote by written ballot on three questions from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Chebeague Island Hall Community Center.

1. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $150,000 from Unassigned Fund Balance for 10% of the cost of the Army Corps of Engineers Federal Navigation Project for Chebeague Island. The total cost of the project is estimated at $1,964,000. We have $101,500in our Dredging Reserve Fund, so we need to appropriate the additional amount needed for the 10% contribution of $196,400. The ACOE can accept a for 25% above the estimated cost. 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into permanent drainage easements agreements with Jonathan W. Riley, 20 Firehouse Road and Leroy S. and Suzanne B. Jackson, 18 Firehouse Road. A copy of the Easement Agreement is available for review at the Town Office and on the Town of Chebeague Island website. 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of

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DECEMBER 2020 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR