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From The Town Office

Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 9AM-4PM. We are closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesday. As always, call for an appointment if you are unable to make it in during regular business hours. Taxes are Due Friday, March 29 th . Nomination Papers- The following nomination papers are available at the town office: School Board: Two 3-year terms Selectboard: Two 3- year terms One 2-year term. Anyone who takes papers out needs to have them back in the office April 12 th . Volunteering Opportunities- The town has several board vacancies. Board of Adjustment and Appeals needs 2 members. Please go to www.townofchebagueisland. org for more information or stop by the town office for an application. Office Renovation- The town office renovation is complete. The staff is unpacking and settling into the new space. Once things are unpacked, we will have an open house. Date to be determined. Code Enforcement- The Town is happy to announce the implementation of a new Code Enforcement Software program. Although this program is still very much in the development phase with various modules, we now have an online permitting portal for residents to submit building permit applications. The Town will continue to

operate in a “hybrid “manner” and will still accept paper applications in the office or via the new portal. This will allow for an expansion of services to many individuals who can’t always make it into the office. We are aiming to improve customer service, and this is our first step in improving the “ease of doing business” on the island. Assessor- The town has welcomed new assessing services. David Ledew, along with his wife Kathy will be working as the town’s new assessor. As previously done, the assessor will be on the island once a month. The schedule will be posted on the town website. Road Closures- All roads are posted for heavy loads until April 15 th . Tie Up Stickers- 2024 Tie up stickers will be available in April. Shellfish Licenses- 2024 Shellfish Licenses are available at the town office. The Transfer Station is now in its Summer Hours. Monday: 9AM-11AM, Tuesday: CLOSED, Wednesday: 1:30PM-5PM, Thursday: 9AM-11AM, Friday: 1:30PM 5PM, Saturday: 9AM-5PM, Sunday: 9AM-5PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the Town Office; 846-3148 or email townadmin@townofchebeagueisland.org Best, Vika Wood, Town Administrator

Community Matters

Broadband Internet is on the Way!

minimum $300 fee. Sign up now to ensure you receive free installation even if you are not on the Island. If you are considering an underground cable feed, please call early to plan the installation. If you don’t get through to Axiom right away, please leave a message and they will return your call.

Construction of the new high speed Internet network is expected to start in mid-April with connections completed by July. Even if you already subscribe to Axiom service, all 207-255-0679 before Memorial Day for free installation. Installation requests that come later could be subject to a

APRIL 2024 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

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