TOWN OF VASSALBORO, MAINE PUBLIC NOTICE: CITIZEN VACANCIES PUBLIC SAFETY & TRANSPORT COMMITTEE
The Town of Vassalboro is actively seeking civic-minded residents to serve on the newly established Public Safety & Transport Committee. This committee is being formed by the Select Board to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the town’s emergency medical services (EMS), local fire protection, and regional emergency dispatch workflows.
Purpose & Mission
Vassalboro is facing critical long-term structural choices regarding public safety, regional cooperation, and volunteer workforce sustainability. The committee’s core focus is to identify modern operational gaps, assess volunteer burnout, evaluate municipal financial records, and analyze emergency response time data.
Over a 9-to-12-month operational timeline, the committee will formulate objective, data-driven recommendations. These findings will map out a 5-year outlook for immediate system stabilization and a 10-year roadmap for fiscal and operational sustainability to guide future Select Boards.
Committee Composition & Openings
The committee is designed to blend local public safety leadership with direct community oversight. The town is looking to fill vacancies for the following positions:
- Public Member(s): Residents who will directly provide a vital community and taxpayer perspective to the analysis.
- Subject Matter Experts (Optional/Advisory): Individuals living in the area with specific professional backgrounds in municipal finance, labor/staffing consultation, or grant and funding specialists.
Commitment & Expectations
- Duration: The committee will formally convene at the end of September 2026 and conclude its final report presentation in December 2027.
- Activities: Members will attend regular public working meetings, assist in reviewing financial logs, distribute community-wide safety surveys, and host local public listening sessions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in dedicating your time and expertise to shaping the future of Vassalboro’s emergency infrastructure, please submit a brief letter of interest outlining your background, contact information, and why you wish to serve.
Please route your inquiries or applications to:
- In-Person / Mail: Vassalboro Town Office, PO Box 129, North Vassalboro, ME 04962
- Email: selectboard@vassalboro.net
- Phone Contact: (207) 872-2826
Application Deadline: Letters of interest must be received by the Town Office no later than Friday, September 25, 2026, to allow for Select Board review and appointment at the upcoming municipal session.