IN ORDER TO LICENSE YOUR DOG THIS YEAR WE NEED THE FOLLOWING:

• A PAPER COPY OF YOUR RABIES CERTIFICATE PRESENTED TO US AT TIME OF LICENCING

  (IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR VET)

• Your dog’s microchip number and microchip issuer (Home Again, 24 Petwatch, Avid, etc) for free Maine microchip registration with dog licensing.

• IF YOU HAVE A SERVICE DOG, WE NEED A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE SERVICE DOG VERIFICATION FORM FOR WAIVER OF LICENSE FEE

Late Fee of $25 Starts Feb 1st, 2026

Marijuana Business Ordinance

Proposed changes to the Town of Vassalboro’s Marijuana Ordinance include removing the word “marijuana” and replacing with “cannabis.” This is a housekeeping measure based on legislation at the state level.

Section C of the ordinance clarifies that businesses, “other than caregivers,” shall be prohibited in Vassalboro unless they were in lawful operation or had received site plan or building permit approval for the use prior to the effective date of this ordinance. Proposed language clarifies “caregivers shall be permitted subject to the licensing and other requirements of the ordinance, as well as the town’s land use ordinance.”

Section E(2) clarifies that facilities or businesses which hold a Site Review Permit, but do not apply for a permit under the ordinance within two years of obtaining said permit, must reapply to the planning board for new site review approval.

Section F(1) again clarifies a business, “other than caregivers” shall provide supporting materials for an application. Section F(11) proposes “if the premises are leased, a copy of a lease or other written permission from the landlord that the marijuana business is allowed by the landlord.”

Section J(7) proposes new language stating a “caregiver or cannabis cultivation facility shall not subdivide or lease the premises such that multiple caregivers or cannabis cultivation facilities are located on the same premises. This premises shall not apply to multiple caregiver/cultivation facilities approved by the Town prior to June 8, 2021.”

In regards to licensing Section K(2) proposes written “request must be made to the licensing authority at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the original six month suspension period. Licensee must maintain an active license during and permitted suspension of use.”

Solid Waste Disposal Ordinance  

The Solid Waste Disposal Ordinance has not been updated since 1988. The town’s Transfer Station Taskforce proposed the following:

*Updating the purpose of the ordinance, which refers to maintaining the quality of the environment, natural resources and prevent water and air pollution by providing a comprehensive, rational and effective means of regulating the disposal of solid waste in Vassalboro.

*Adding that the ordinance applies to all generators of solid waste in the town, including but not limited to residential, commercial, industrial and governmental.

*Updating definitions regarding acceptable waste; attendant; bulky waste; commercial hauler; composting; construction and demolition debris; electronic waste; hazardous waste; municipal solid waste; recyclables; septage; special wastes; unacceptable wastes and sludge.

*The proposal removes definitions regarding: hot loads; household wastes; inert material; junk; landfill; landscape refuse; resource recovery; rubbish; salvaging; solid waste disposal facility; solid waste management; solid waste; transport, unacceptable wastes; whites goods; wood wastes and tires.

*Removes the Public Works foreman as the direct supervisor of the transfer station manager.

*Removes section IV regarding general provisions and prohibition; section V regarding management responsibility and section VI on penalty.

*Adds a new section IV regarding authorized use; section VI regarding administration and management responsibility; section VII transfer station fees; section VIII on littering and a new language to section IX on penalties.

*Adds housekeeping language to sections X and XI and the effective date.

June 11,2024

Absentee Ballots will be available now through Thursday, June 6th, 2024

After June 6th, 2024, an application for absentee may be fill out for special circumstances only.

Ways to request a ballot?

• Over the phone for yourself only
• Through the Secretary of State website
• In person, you may pick up an absentee ballot for yourself and immediate family members by filling out the absentee ballot application.

Click here for the sample candidate ballot

Click here for the sample school referendum ballot

November 4th, 2025

Absentee Ballots Applications are now available at the town office

Ways to request a ballot?

• Over the phone for yourself only
• Through the Secretary of State website
• In person, you may pick up an absentee ballot for yourself and immediate family members by filling out the absentee ballot application.

A Citizen’s Guide to Town Meeting

Annual Town Meeting Warrant

As can be seen from the photo below, significant progress has been made on the upgrade to the Webber Pond Fishway, but there is a fair bit of work yet to be done. After a slow start at the beginning of the summer, we thought we could make up time, especially with the good weather, but we have not been able to get caught up to schedule as quickly as hoped. We still expect to complete the work requiring an “in-water” component by September 30, as required by the federal and state permits. (That is, the stream-side entrance and the pond-side exit of the fishway will be completed and backfilled, the sandbags will be out of the pond, and the water diversion culvert will be out of the stream, with the stream flowing freely.) The concrete placement of the floor of the fishway, as well as the walls at the entrance to the fishway, is scheduled to be completed tomorrow. However, the Dam Road will need to remain closed for an additional two to four weeks of construction, potentially through the end of October. During that time, the walls at the fishway exit and the center portion of the fishway will be completed, and the rest of the site will be back-filled and graded. Part of the delay will be due to the fact that each section of the fishway walls need to cure for seven days after the concrete is placed, before we can safely backfill around them. That imposes unavoidable delays as we wrap up the final steps. We apologize for any inconvenience that this additional road closure causes to Dam Road and McQuarrie Road residents.

Click here to watch the meeting on YouTube

Any questions please reach out to Brian Lajoie at (207)923-3985.

Click here to watch the meeting on YouTube

A workshop is an informal meeting intended for discussion and information-sharing only. No votes will be taken, and no decisions will be made at this workshop. Any budget actions will occur at a future regular Selectboard meeting.

The public is invited to attend.

Click here to watch the meeting on YouTube

2026-2027 BUDGET

• All you need to do is find the board or committee you are interested in watching and click on View Agenda.

• Once the agenda opens you will find a link at the top to watch the meeting.

• Any questions about this please feel free to reach out to us at 872-2826 or email questions@vassalboro.net

Due to the Town Office being closed and the impending storm, the meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. We will reconvene in March, on March 16th at 6pm.

VASSALBORO – The selectboard has voted to allow the closure of the Dam Rd. due to construction of the Webber Pond dam. The earliest date for bridge closure is Monday, July 15, according to Maine Rivers Project Manager Matt Streeter.

The following are key upcoming dates:

• Start of construction of Dam Road Extension at McQuarrie Road: Monday, June 30
• Mobilization of equipment and materials to the dam/fishway location: Monday, July 7
• Completion of construction of Dam Road Extension at McQuarrie Road: Monday, July 15
• Earliest date for bridge closure: Monday, July 15

The bridge closure will not continue beyond September 30. Every effort will be made to re-open it sooner. Any questions about the construction schedule may be directed to mstreeter212@gmail.com

• 2024 Dog Licenses are available starting October 15, 2023. Please remember to renew your dog license(s) before January 31, 2024.
• A late fee of $25.00 per dog will be applied for all dog licenses completed after January 31st. To complete the licensing process, you will need to provide us with a current rabies vaccination if not already on file. If your dog has been spayed or neutered, we will need to see a copy of the certificate if you have not provided a copy to us already.
• If you no longer have a dog, please advise this office so that we can adjust our records. For spay/neutered dogs the fee is $6.00. For intact dogs the fee is $11.00.
• If you wish to license by mail, you may do so by mailing a self-address stamped envelope along with a copy of your rabies certificate.
• Please call the Town Office with any questions. The Town Clerk can also be reached by email at Cathy@Vassalboro.net or by calling 872-2826.

Avoid long lines at the polls.

The office will be open until 7pm October 31st for absentee voting. This will also be the last day you can request an absentee ballot.

*** Those voters with absentees still out we encourage you to get them in ASAP. The absentee ballots can be dropped off in the ballot box outside The Town office up until 8pm on election night, November 5th.

Any questions call 872-2826.

Sample Ballots and other election related information can be found under the Election page on our website.

Polls will be open from 8a-8pm

Election held at the Vassalboro Town Office (682 Main Street, Vassalboro)

·         Conservation Commission – three-year term – three vacancies

·        Recreation Committee – one-year term – seven vacancies

·         Planning board - one-year term – four vacancies

·         Board of Appeals - two-year term – two vacancies

·         Cemetery Committee - one-year term – eight vacancies

·         Trail Committee - one-year term – 10 vacancies

To be considered, please send the following:

·      Name, email, phone number.

·      Experience, training or credential you would like us to consider.

Information may be emailed to amiller@vassalboro.net or contact 872-2826 by noon June 13, 2024.

The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Vassalboro Town Office.

The revised agenda and any supporting materials will be posted on the Town’s website in advance of the meeting.

Residents with questions may contact the Town Office during regular business hours.

Aaron C. Miller\ Town Manager\ Town of Vassalboro

Vassalboro Town Manager Aaron Miller Earns Prestigious State Certification

VASSALBORO, ME – The Town of Vassalboro is proud to announce that Town Manager Aaron Miller has officially earned the designation of Certified Maine Manager (CMM) from the Maine Town, City and County Management Association (MTCMA).

This certification identifies Miller as one of a select group of local government leaders in Maine who have demonstrated a high level of professional excellence and a steadfast commitment to public service.

To achieve this status, Miller met rigorous requirements, including years of administrative experience and over 240 hours of specialized training in areas such as leadership, ethics, and municipal finance.

“Aaron is now one of the select few certified Town, City or County Managers in the State of Maine,” stated Suzie Paradis, Certification Chair for the MTCMA. “The Town of Vassalboro can be proud to have its manager certified.”

In addition to the professional prestige, Miller’s certification offers tangible benefits to the community, including eligibility for a 10% discount on the town’s public officials liability insurance premium.

Miller will be formally presented with his certificate at the 46th Managers Interchange event on March 27, 2026, at the Hollywood Hotel in Bangor.

About the MTCMA Certification Program:\ The MTCMA Certification Program is designed to recognize managers who have demonstrated the ability to conduct the affairs of a municipal or county jurisdiction at the highest professional level. It emphasizes continuous learning and adherence to the ICMA Code of Ethics to better serve Maine communities.

A work session for Sen. Dick Bradsteet’s bill LD 832 “An Act to Provide Funds to Reduce the Debt of the Vassalboro Sanitary District” has been scheduled for Thursday, Apr 3 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

To sign up to testify at a Public Hearing and/or submit written testimony, please visit https://www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/ or contact the Committee Clerk.

The Town of Vassalboro is seeking a full-time Truck Driver/Equipment Operator for the Public Works Department.

This is semi-skilled manual work in the operation of front-end loaders, backhoes, trucks and graders, and other related motorized equipment and in the snow and ice removal operation of the public works department.

Employees of this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of loaders, graders, backhoes, dozers, excavators, trucks and other power equipment (examples; chippers, compactor, pavement cutter etc) for a portion of the work time. Duties may include the performance of manual labor tasks in a wide variety of manual tasks in connection with operation of the equipment and other functions of the Public Works Department. Work instructions may be received in detail for each job to be performed or may follow an established routine. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion by the Road Commissioner.

High school graduation and considerable experience in the operation of heavy trucks and motorized equipment involved in construction or public works activities, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Employees of this class will be required to have at a minimum a class B license and be willing to if required to obtain a class A license.

Town of Vassalboro offers a competitive hourly wage; all paid holidays, vacation and sick time; and full medical benefits for the employee. For more information, please email Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net or call 207-872-2826.

High school graduation and considerable experience in the operation of heavy trucks and motorized equipment involved in construction or public works activities, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Employees of this class will be required to have at a minimum a class B license and be willing to if required to obtain a class A license.

Town of Vassalboro offers a competitive hourly wage; all paid holidays, vacation and sick time; and full medical benefits for the employee. For more information, please email Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net or call 207-872-2826.

The Town of Vassalboro is seeking a full-time Truck Driver/Equipment Operator for the Public Works Department.

This is semi-skilled manual work in the operation of front-end loaders, backhoes, trucks and graders, and other related motorized equipment and in the snow and ice removal operation of the public works department.

Employees of this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of loaders, graders, backhoes, dozers, excavators, trucks and other power equipment (examples; chippers, compactor, pavement cutter etc) for a portion of the work time. Duties may include the performance of manual labor tasks in a wide variety of manual tasks in connection with operation of the equipment and other functions of the Public Works Department. Work instructions may be received in detail for each job to be performed or may follow an established routine. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion by the Road Commissioner.

High school graduation and considerable experience in the operation of heavy trucks and motorized equipment involved in construction or public works activities, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Employees of this class will be required to have at a minimum a class B license and be willing to if required to obtain a class A license.

Town of Vassalboro offers a competitive hourly wage; all paid holidays, vacation and sick time; and full medical benefits for the employee. For more information, please email Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net or call 207-872-2826.

The Town of Vassalboro is seeking a Youth Sports Coordinator/Office Assistant.

This position is responsible for effectively and efficiently developing youth sports programs and assisting as needed at the Town Office 30 hours a week. This position assists in coordinating youth sports programs with seasonal volunteers. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Town Manager, subject to review through observation, reports and results achieved.

The Youth Sports Coordinator/Office Assistant is responsible for planning, coordinating, advertising, staffing, and evaluating all activities of Vassalboro’s youth sports. A primary responsibility of this position is to maintain good relations with local citizens, Recreation Department Volunteers, other local government employees, school department, and other related agencies

The Town of Vassalboro offers a four-day-a-week work schedule, 12 paid holidays, earned paid leave and sick leave. Pay is based on experience. Please send a cover letter, three letters of reference and resume in confidence to Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net.

Youth Sports Coordinator/Office Assistant Job Description

Hometown Hero to be Recognized at Vassalboro Days

\ VASSALBORO – On Saturday, Sept. 6 Vassalboro resident and Vietnam Veteran Robert Locklin will be honored posthumously as Vassalboro’s first Hometown Hero. He passed away on Sept. 3, 2025.\ \ The Town of Vassalboro is proud to recognize current and former residents of Vassalboro who have served or are currently serving our country in a branch of the military with their Hometown Hero Banner Program.\ \ This program places banners on power poles through Vassalboro and will be typically displayed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.\ \ This marks the first season for these banners. Mr. Locklin received medals including the Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Presidential Unit citation, Silver Star, three Purple Hearts and two Combat Air Assault medals.\ \ His Hometown Hero banner was presented to Mr. Locklin last week before his passing by friend and fellow Army veteran Randall Liberty, who currently serves as Commissioner at the state’s Department of Corrections.\ \ Mr. Locklin’s banner will be unveiled at 8 a.m. during the Vassalboro Days celebration at the Vassalboro Fire Department on Main Street. Town Manager Aaron Miller will present a narrative of Mr. Locklin’s military service and will be joined by Mr. Locklin’s family and friends. The public is invited to attend.

The Town of Vassalboro is proud to honor current and former residents of Vassalboro who have served or are currently serving our country in a branch of the military with the Hometown Hero Banner Program.

To qualify, an honoree must be:

 A current or former resident of Vassalboro; and

 Serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces or National Guard OR militaryveteran (living or deceased) who has served in the United States Armed Forces or National Guard and has been honorably discharged.

This program places banners on power poles in Vassalboro, and they are typically displayed from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Town will store the banners and brackets over the winter. The Town is not responsible for replacing banners that are stolen, damaged, or destroyed due to vandalism or any acts of nature.

To order a banner, please fill out the Application for Hometown Heroes Banner and include verification of active duty (e.g. copy of military orders or military ID) or a copy of the veteran’s honorable discharge papers/DD214.

Banners can be purchased through Albison’s Printing located at 124 Riverside Drive in Augusta Maine by calling 207-622-1941. The charge for the banner and pole brackets is $129. Those wishing to purchase the banners must fill out the application and receive approval from the Town Manager before ordering.

For more information about this program, please contact Town Manager Aaron Miller at 207- 872-2826 or email; amiller@vassalboro.net.

Application for Hometown Heros Banner

To conduct a valid election, at least 125 ballots must be cast.

Absentee ballots are now available until February 26, 2026, at 7pm

Voters may request an absentee ballot or vote absentee in person at the Town Office while conducting other business.

All absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. March 3, 2026.

Filling this open position is critical. Without a third member, the Town risks being unable to meet quorum requirements if one of the remaining members is unavailable due to illness or personal matters.

Please make a plan to vote and help ensure the Town can continue to function effectively.

SAMPLE BALLOT

Town Meeting/Municipal Election

RESULTS

A public informational meeting will be held on June 12, at 1 p.m. at the Kennebec Water District’s treatment plant located at 462 Main Street in Vassalboro.

KWD is applying for a permit to discharge .35 million gallons per day of “drinking water filter system effluent” to the Outlet Stream in Vassalboro. A request for a public hearing, or request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the DEP, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found acceptable for processing, or 30 days from May 30, whichever is longer.

For more information, contact KWD Water Quality Manager Robbie Bickford at 207-861-4368 or email RBickford@kennebecwater.org.

Public comment will be accepted until a final administrative action is taken to approve, approve with conditions or deny this application. Written public comments or requests for information may be made to the Division of Water Quality Management, Department of Environmental Protection, State House State #17, Augusta, ME 04333-0017. Telephone 207-287-7688.

Attachment: KWD Letter

The Town office will be open until 7pm on 6/5/25 for absentee voting or registering to vote.

Election will be held on 6/10/25 at the town office from 8am-8pm.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have no printer for our registrations currently.

There is always the option to renew registrations on our website www.vassalboro.net

**Under Bill Pay at the top of the page.**

We are hoping to have this up and running by later tomorrow 11/4/25 late morning/early afternoon.

FAQs about the new Pine Tree/No Tree License Plates

Starting May 1, 2025, chickadee license plates will no longer be issued and will be replaced for those who currently hold them, including those that are considered vanity and low digit. You may see the new Pine Tree and No Tree plate options at the bottom of this article.

Why are the plates changing? In 2023, State Legislature gave the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicle until May 1, 2025 to design and issue a new plate to replace all current chickadee plates. The last reissuance was in 1999 and many chickadee plates are old, in disrepair, or have lost their reflectivity.

Which plates are changing? Any plates that currently have a chickadee on them will be changing. This includes: passenger, commercial, antique, disability, combination, motor home, custom vehicle, bus, farm, commercial tractor, tractor, special equipment, hire, low-speed, horseless carriage, and street rod. The Town of Vassalboro will temporarily be carrying plates which we don’t normally carry in order to replace the plates at time of renewal (i.e. disability plates).

What if I don’t want either the Pine Tree or No Tree Plate? If you don’t want either the Pine Tree or No Tree plate, you may choose to upgrade your plates to a specialty plate for the specialty plate fee of $20.00. Examples of the specialty plates are Sportsman, Animal Welfare, Black Bear, Lighthouse, Conservation, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Agriculture.

What if I want to keep the same number/saying that I have on my plate? If you have a vanity plate, low digit plate, or simply want to keep the same plate number, you may reserve the number for a one-time fee of $25.00. To reserve your number on one of the new style plates, you can either obtain a paper form at The Vassalboro Town Office, visit a nearby Branch Office (i.e. Augusta DMV), or go online https://apps1.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/bmv/rapid-renewal/reservation/start . You will receive your plates in the mail approximately one month before they are due to be renewed. You MUST bring your reserved plates into Town Office at time of renewal to be able to use them.

What if I don’t care what number plate I receive? If you don’t care about keeping your same plate number, the Vassalboro Town Office will give you a new plate from our inventory at time of renewal.

Do I have to wait for time of renewal to get the new plate? Yes and no. You may visit The Vassalboro Town Office and receive a new plate before your time of renewal, but you will have to pay an $11.00 plate change fee. There is no fee if you wait to change the plate at time of renewal. This is due to us only being provided inventory to cover 2 months’ worth of plate change renewals.

We thank you in advance for all your patience! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact The Vassalboro Town Office at (207) 872-2826.

As approved by the selectboard, for a 90-day trial period beginning January 2, 2024, The Town Office Hours will be as follows:

Monday: 7:30A.M. to 3:30P.M.

Tuesday: 7:00A.M. to 5:00P.M.

Wednesday: 7:30A.M. to 5:30P.M.

Thursday: 7:30A.M. to 6:30P.M.

Friday- CLOSED

Note: Those who wish to discuss, question or comment on the new schedule change may email questions@vassalboro.net

NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE

Election to be held November 4, 2025

Nomination papers will be available JULY 28, 2025 for the following positions:

One (1) for Kennebec Water District Trustee – 3 Year Term

All papers must be returned by the close of business on Monday, September 8th, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

Election to be held June 10, 2025

Nomination papers will be available March 3, 2025 for the following positions:

                                                1 for 1 Year Term

                                                    2 for 2 Year Term  

                                                    2 for 3 Year Term

All papers must be returned by the close of business on Monday, April 14th, 2025 at 3:00 pm. 

At the Town Office to hear a request for correction of the recently-named White Ridge Road.

The Vassalboro Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 at the Town Office beginning at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to take public comment on the following matter:

Proposed revisions to the Marijuana Business Ordinance

This matter will be presented to Vassalboro voters in separate warrant articles at the Annual Town Meeting to be held on June 3, 2024 at Vassalboro Community School and referendum voting continued on June 11, 2024 at the Town Office.

The proposed ordinance is available at the Town Office or Click HERE to view.

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Vassalboro will meet on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Town Office at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the following referendum questions to be voted on Nov. 5, 2024.

1) “Shall the Town vote to appropriate $360,000 from TIF funds or the undesignated fund, in the Select Board’s discretion, to serve as matching funds related to a Maine DOT Municipal Stream Crossing grant that has been applied for, and to authorize the Select Board and Town Manager to take any and all actions and enter any agreements necessary in furtherance of the grant application and any grant award.”

2) “Shall the Town of Vassalboro Development Program for the Natural Gas Pipeline Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) be amended to allow environmental improvement projects in the Town to be funded by revenues of the District, subject to the Findings and the Amendment to the Development Program attached to the original Town Meeting Warrant as Appendix A, copies of which are available at the office of the Town Clerk?”

3) “Shall the November 2024 Amendments to the Vassalboro Sanitary District Charter be enacted?  A copy of the proposed amendment is attached to the warrant and available from the Town Clerk.”

The Vassalboro Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing at the Vassalboro Town Office on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the following Cannabis License Applications:

Leo Barnett, Owner of Building used for grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.

Hayden Poupis, Operator of Caregiver grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.

 Any Vassalboro resident, property owner, or interested party may participate in the public hearing. For more information, or written comments to be submitted at the hearing, contact Town Manager Aaron C. Miller at 207-872-2826 or email amiller@vassalboro.net.

VASSALBORO – The Vassalboro Selectboard will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 26 at the Vassalboro Town Office at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the following junkyard permit applications:

Platinum Core – 1702 Riverside Dr. – Map 2 Lot 18

Stanley Garnett – 1616 N. Belfast Ave. – Map 9 Lot 90

Ron’s Parts – 510 Main St. – Map 12 Lot 3

Voit Ritch – Rt. 3 and Ritch Rd. – Map 9 Lot 105

Bill Pullen – 163 S. Stanley Hill Rd. – Map 12 Lot 22

VASSALBORO – The Vassalboro Selectboard will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 17 at the Vassalboro Town Office at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the following junkyard permit applications:

Dale Clement – 471 Taber Hill Rd., Map 8/Lot 13

The Vassalboro selectboard will hold a public hearing prior to adopting the local General Assistance Ordinance and yearly Appendices on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vassalboro Town Office. For further information, contact Town Manager Aaron Miller at 872-2826.

Interested residents are encouraged to attend or to submit written comments in advance of the Public Hearing by emailing Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net or calling 207-872

• Leo Barnett, Owner of Building used for grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.
• Hayden Poupis, Operator of Caregiver grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.
• Colin Dorsey, Operator of Caregiver grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.

• Leo Barnett, Owner of Building used for grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.
• Hayden Poupis, Operator of Caregiver grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.
• Colin Dorsey, Operator of Caregiver grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.

                        Any Vassalboro resident, property owner, or interested party may participate in the public hearing. For more information, or written comments to be submitted at the hearing, contact Town Manager Aaron C. Miller at 207-872-2826 or email

amiller@vassalboro.net.

• Leo Barnett, Owner of Building used for grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.

• Hayden Poupis, Operator of Caregiver grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.

• Colin Dorsey, Operator of Caregiver grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.

Any Vassalboro resident, property owner, or interested party may participate in the public hearing. For more information, or written comments to be submitted at the hearing, contact Town Manager Aaron C. Miller at 207-872-2826 or email amiller@vassalboro.net.

• Leo Barnett, Owner of Building used for grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.

• Hayden Poupis, Operator of Caregiver grow facility, 56 Old Meadows Rd., Map 2 Lot 87-14.

Any Vassalboro resident, property owner, or interested party may participate in the public hearing. For more information, or written comments to be submitted at the hearing, contact Town Manager Aaron C. Miller at 207-872-2826 or email amiller@vassalboro.net.

MARIJUANA ORDINANCE

The Town of Vassalboro Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing at the Vassalboro Town Office on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. to review proposed changes to the Town’s Marijuana Business Ordinance.

RETURN ON ORIGINAL NOTICE

MARIJUANA ORDINANCE

The Vassalboro Selectboard hereby declares the notice of public hearing has been posted at the Town Office on this 7th day of March, 2024.

The second hearing will commence following the closure of the first hearing. The purpose of the second hearing will be to take public comment on a proposal to allocate funds from surplus to pay for fiscal year 24 and fiscal year 25 audits.

The third hearing will commence following the closure of the second hearing. The purpose of the third hearing will be to take public comment on a proposal to increase the selectboard from three to five members.

These matters will be presented to Vassalboro voters in separate warrant articles at a Special Referendum Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The proposed amended Natural Gas Pipeline Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing District is available for public inspection at the Town Office. Interested residents are encouraged to attend the hearings or submit written comments to: Town of Vassalboro, P.O. Box 129, N. Vassalboro, Me. 04962 or email Town Manager amiller@vassalboro.net.

· “Shall the Town vote to approve the Amendment to the Natural Gas Pipeline Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing District?”

· “To see if the town will vote to authorize an amount not to exceed $19,220 from surplus to pay for fiscal year 24 and fiscal year 25 audits.”

· “Shall the Town vote to increase the number of Select Board members from three (3) to five (5) members, with the additional two (2) members to be elected at the next annual Town Meeting for terms as follows: one (1) member for a one-year term and one (1) member for a two-year term, so that thereafter all Select Board members shall serve staggered three-year terms.”

The Vassalboro Selectboard will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the town office instead of Nov. 14.

STATE

Question 1   Absentee Voting

                722   YES

                789   NO

                3    Blank

Question 2   Dangerous Weapon

                706  YES

                800  NO

LOCAL BALLOTS

Article 2  Natural Gas Pipeline

                704  YES

                679  NO

                120  Blank

Article 3  Vote to Exceed $19,220 From Surplus

                1057 YES

                403 NO

                43 Blank

Article 4  Increase Selectboard from 3 to 5

                1046  Yes

                422    NO

                35       Blank

Water District Trustee:

                1352  Frank Richards

                137    Blank

                27      write ins

FRYEBURG FAIR

STARTING AT VASSALBORO TOWN OFFICE @ 7:15 LEAVING BY 7:30 A.M., GOING TO CHINA HANNAFORD. LEAVING CHINA BY 8 A.M.

TRAVEL TO FRYEBURG FAIRGROUNDS WITH AN ETA OF 10:30 A.M.

4:00 PM DEPART TIME FROM FRYEBURG FAIRGROUNDS TRAVEL BACK TO CHINA HANNAFORD WITH AN ETA OF 6:30 P.M.

COST: *$50.00 PER PERSON (COVERS COST OF BUS) TIP FOR BUS DRIVER IS EXTRA 😉

ADMISSION: FREE 65+, UNDER 65- $15.00

**FOR WHEELCHAIR, SCOOTER AND WAGON RENTALS CONTACT:

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SIGN UP AND PAY AT THE VASSALBORO TOWN OFFICE. PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE WHEN SIGNING UP.

NEED SIGN-UPS BY SEPT 25TH

DO NOT HAVE TO BE VASSALBORO RESIDENTS TO ATTEND

LIMITED TO 55 PASSENGERS, SO SIGN UP NOW!

FOR QUESTIONS OR FURTHER INFORMATION,

CONTACT KAREN HATCH, VASSALBORO COMMUNITY PROGRAM DIRECTOR @ khatchvassalboro.net or (207) 592-3095 OR CALL THE TOWN OFFICE @ 872-2826

You are specifically invited to view the on-demand presentation which will consist of information describing the proposed project at the following link: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/415913f8cfcf4fc5a5cc3039a8fe6dd4

Comments and any other input will be accepted through the website from April 15, 2024, until May 3, 2024 or by contacting me at (207) 592-3845, or email: gerald.g.libbyjr@maine.gov.

Thank you,

Gary Libby Project Manager ~ Bridge Program Mobile ~ (207) 592-3845

To sign up to testify at a Public Hearing and/or submit written testimony, please visit https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse…%% or contact the Committee Clerk.

August 27th-28th Hagar Enterprises, Inc. will be starting to pave Priest Hill Rd, Carll Lane and Crowell Hill Road.

Paving is expected to begin between Sept. 26 to Sept. 30 on the following roads: Gray Rd.; Taber Rd.; Riva Ridge Rd.; Danielle Ave.; Dollis Ave.; Partridge Hallow Dr.; Fortin Rd. and Quaker Lane.

The Town office will be closed on Christmas, December 25 and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

Trails Committee Meeting will be held at 4pm

Planning Board meeting will be held at 5:30pm

Click here to watch the meeting on YouTube

March 5, 2024

Absentee Ballots will be available February 5th through Thursday, February 29, 2024

After this time an application for absentee may be fill out for special circumstances only.

Ways to request a ballot?

• Over the phone for yourself only

• Through the Secretary of State website

• In person, you may pick up an absentee ballot for yourself and immediate family members by filling out the absentee ballot application.

For further information, contact Town Manger Aaron Miller at 872-2826 or email amiller@vassalboro.net.

VASSALBORO – Notice is herby given that the Selectboard of the Town of Vassalboro will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office to hear public comment on proposed changes to the Solid Waste Disposal Ordinance, May, 1998.

Please Click HERE to read the Solid Waste Disposal Ordinance with the proposed changes.

• For more information, contact Aaron C. Miller, Town Manager, at 872-2826.

Reliance Equipment, a Vassalboro-based business specializing in fire truck maintenance and repairs, is scheduled to arrive at the Webber Pond boat launch between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 21 and expects to conduct pump testing, meaning the boat launch will not be open for 1.5 to 2 hours. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Town Manager Aaron Miller at 207-872-2826 or email amiller@vassalboro.net.

The town set up a Project Team  to work with the Me DOT  to see if there was a way to slow vehicles passing through a village area  in the most cost effective and efficient way.  Some permanent and temporary changes were made in August 2024 to test this including permanent speed-feedback signs paid by MeDOT and temporary plastic posts on the white and yellow line.  For those people who experienced these changes from August to Nov 1st, the town hopes that you will take the time to give your feedback this December so that we can learn what works what problems arose that we might fix with a different system in order to create a safer town for all.

Please Click HERE to print the Questionnaire

The Presidential Primary Election will be held Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 at the Vassalboro Town Office.

Polling hours are 8:00 am – 8:00 pm.

Request for Bids

SOLID WASTE TRANSPORTATION

March 31, 2026

The Town of Vassalboro is requesting bids for the following services:

Transporting Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) from our Transfer Station on the Lombard Dam Road in North Vassalboro to the Solid Waste Facility (formerly known as the Fiberight facility located at 349 Cold brook Road in Hampden).  It is anticipated that Vassalboro’s MSW will be received by this Solid Waste Facility starting sometime in late 2026.  The exact date is yet to be determined.  As a standby provision, and until the Solid Waste Facility is able to receive the full volume of waste from all municipalities that have contracted with them, Waste Management’s Crossroads Landfill in Norridgewock, ME will accept and landfill the Town of Vassalboro’s MSW, which includes recyclables. 

Effective January 24, 2019, the Vassalboro Selectboard voted to eliminate the town’s zero-sort program, and all zero-sort recyclables except cardboard will be combined with MSW loads and sorted by the Solid Waste Facility at their plant in Hampden once opened.  Each bidder participating in this transportation bid process will be asked to provide a round-trip price for each destination:  The Solid Waste Facility in Hampden, and Crossroads Landfill in Norridgewock.  Because Vassalboro has a mandatory cardboard recycling ordinance in place, separate roll-off canisters of cardboard will also need to be transported elsewhere for processing and recycling.  Bidders are asked to provide a proposal for transportation and disposal of old corrugated cardboard (OCC).  Note:  Our current contract for MSW and Recyclable hauling is with Bolster’s Rubbish Removal at $295 per trip to the Crossroads Landfill in Norridgewock and ends on 8/15/26. Cassella transports OCC cardboard to Irecycle at $212.18 per trip. Cassella also transports bulky waste to Pine Tree Waste in Waterville at $212.18; $95.48 per ton.

The current MSW and recycling hauling contract expires August 15, 2026. The proposed new contract(s) will begin effective August 16, 2026 for a three-year term and will expire August 16, 2029.  The Town reserves the right to negotiate a one or more-year contract extension with the successful contractor without re-bidding the work.  The Selectboard reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Scope of the Work:

BULKY WASTE – The Town owns 2 (40) cubic yard open top roll-off containers and 1 (30) cubic yard open top roll-off container and we generated 360.4 tons of bulky waste in 2025, or approximately 30-35 loads each year.  This requires 2-4 round trips per month, depending on the time of year.

The successful bidder will be expected to perform the following as part of the service:

MSW and OCC - The Town of Vassalboro is presently operating a Solid Waste Transfer Station.  Our MSW is compacted into roll-off containers.  In 2025, the town delivered 1,416 tons of combined MSW and recyclables to Norridgewock by this method.  Vassalboro also recycled 84 tons of OCC which residents currently separate from other recyclables.  This requires 2-4 trips per week for MSW and 2-3 trips per month for cardboard, depending on the time of the year.  The Town owns 2 (45) cubic yard roll-off compactor containers for MSW. The Town also owns 2 (50) cubic yard roll-off compactor containers that the corrugated cardboard is currently hand stacked in.   

The successful bidder will be expected to perform the following as part of the MSW service:

The Town prefers that the OCC be recycled or repurposed in some form, rather than landfilled, and we have no current arrangement for final disposition.  Therefore, we are requesting that the bidder make a disposal plan for our OCC and provide a proposal to us.  Since we have only two canisters for stacking cardboard, the bidder’s plan should include the return and drop-off of the empty roll-off container to the Vassalboro Transfer Station or provide a swap-out container.  Your OCC disposal plan should be specified on the bid form. 

Bid award:

Award of the bid will be based on the following criteria:

Bid Form – Solid Waste Transportation

Town of Vassalboro

Company Name:         __________________________________

Company Address:     __________________________________

                                    __________________________________

Contact Person:           __________________________________

Title:                            __________________________________ Telephone: _____________________

I have read the Request for Bid – Solid Waste Transportation specifications and my company submits the following bid prices for round trips or to provide a comparable swap-out container:

YEAR ONE: 

My price to transport MSW to Crossroads landfill in Norridgewock is $_________ per trip.

My price to transport MSW to the Solid Waste Facility in Hampden is $_________ per trip.

My price to transport OCC to ___________________ is $_________ per trip. Provide details on back.

My price to transport Bulky Waste to _________________ is $____________ per trip at a disposal (tipping) price of $_____________.

YEAR TWO: 

My price to transport MSW to Crossroads landfill in Norridgewock is $_________ per trip.

My price to transport MSW to the Solid Waste Facility in Hampden is $_________ per trip.

My price to transport OCC to ___________________ is $_________ per trip. Provide details on back.

My price to transport Bulky Waste to _________________ is $____________ per trip at a disposal (tipping) price of $_____________.

YEAR THREE: 

My price to transport MSW to Crossroads landfill in Norridgewock is $_________ per trip.

My price to transport MSW to the Solid Waste Facility in Hampden is $_________ per trip.

My price to transport OCC to ___________________ is $_________ per trip. Provide details on back.

My price to transport Bulky Waste to _________________ is $____________ per trip at a disposal (tipping) price of $_____________.

If my company is selected as the winning bidder, we can begin the transportation services on August 15, 2026 upon the call of the Transfer Station Manager.  If I cannot continue to provide transportation services, I agree to give the town at least a 30-day notice.  My company can provide written proof of liability and worker’s compensation insurance (if applicable) to the Town before the start of the work, and will provide continuous insurance coverage throughout the term of the contract. 

Description of my equipment and vehicles available to conduct the work: ______________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Explanation of notice requirement(s) for service (i.e., 24-hour notice, etc.) ____________________

I agree to hold my prices as quoted above.                        

I agree to transport the solid waste materials as outlined in these specifications with the following modifications (if any - attach separate sheet if necessary for separate proposal.)

__________________________________________________________________________________

Date:  _________________                           Signed:  ____________________________________

Printed name:  _______________________ Title:    ____________________________________

Bids must be submitted on this bid form and returned to the Vassalboro Town Office in an envelope marked “Solid Waste Transportation Bid” or via email amiller@vassalboro.net by April 15 at 5:30 p.m. Bids will be open at the April 16, 2026 Selectboard meeting. Bidders are encouraged to attend. The Town of Vassalboro Selectboard reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals if it is in the best interest of the Town. 

In addition, the Town may require a Performance Bond to assure uninterrupted service.  The mailing address for the Town Office is:  Vassalboro Town Office, Attn:  Aaron C. Miller Town Manager; PO Box 129, No. Vassalboro, ME  04962.  The physical address to drop off a bid is 682 Main Street, North Vassalboro across the street from the North Vassalboro Fire Station.

Request for Bids

The Town is accepting sealed bids for a new 12x16 Sojag Meridien Hardtop Gazebo. The instruction manual has been damaged to due mice.

The structure is made of gray powdered aluminum. The roof is made of 8 mm UV protected tinted polycarbonate panels. Two track system. Nylon mosquito netting included. Any accumulation of snow should always be removed from the roof.

This is being sold as is where is. Assembly is required. Bids may be emailed to Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net or dropped off at the Town Office at 682 Main Street, Vassalboro, ME by Thursday, August 8 at 5 p.m.

Town of Vassalboro

The Vassalboro Select Board is accepting proposals from experienced commercial fishermen who may wish to contract with the Town of Vassalboro for the right to harvest alewives from the Webber Pond watershed for a five-year period (April 2025 – June 2029.)

Requirements for the taking of alewives shall be as follows and are subject to change, based on management objectives, actions by the Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission, the Department of Marine Resources, and the Town of Vassalboro:

            • The harvester and any aides will possess a valid Pelagic License through the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR).

            • There shall be a continuous 72-hour weekly closed period on alewives – exact days of the week to be determined at the convenience of the harvester and by approval of DMR. Maine DMR personnel will oversee the harvest and escapement of river herring during open season, and DMR will supervise escapement during the 72-hour closed period.

            • An accurate daily count of the crates of alewife harvested must be recorded and submitted to the Town Manager daily via email at amiller@vassalboro.net during each harvest season.

            • Migratory fish other than river herring (Alewife and Blueback Herring) shall be allowed to pass upriver. All other species will be returned to the river below the trap.          Invasive species such as pike, white catfish, and European carp will be removed from the river and retained for inspection by DMR personnel.

            • Fishing operations shall cease, and all fishing gear shall be removed from the fishing waters not later than June 5 each year, unless an extension of the harvest season is obtained by the Town in writing from DMR.

            • Weekly and total landings in pounds or bushels and the unit of sale (i.e., “crate,” “tote,” etc.) and the value of the catch shall be made available to the Maine DMR and/or National Marine Fisheries Service on request by these agencies.

            • The Maine DMR reserves the right to close or modify the fishery at its sole discretion.

            • The designated harvester will be required by Maine DMR and the Town to participate   in the alewife scale collection program, with timely submission of the scales to DMR to determine and substantiate the sustainability of the run, as required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

            • The entrance to dipping pens or traps shall be covered by bars, slats, or spacers with a maximum width of two inches (2”) between said bars, slats or spacers.

            • Dipping of alewives shall be confined to the dipping pen or trap.

            • The final harvest site and gear selection must be selected in a manner that avoids contact with Atlantic salmon. Any harvesting of alewives by weir shall take place at the Webber Pond Dam site. Both the harvest site and gear specification shall be described in the Harvest Plan and approved by MDMR.

            • Either party may terminate the contract for the remaining year(s) of the contract during the period of September 1 to September 30 each year by written notice.

CONTRACT PROVISIONS:

1. This contract will be dependent on the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) giving the Town permission to harvest alewives. The contractor will acknowledge annually that he is able to comply with the harvesting plan and net-opening size requirements described in the model alewife ordinance that is required to be approved by DMR before each harvest season. All State laws and rules concerning river herring (alewife) harvesting are to be followed.
2. The rate of payment to the Town of Vassalboro for alewives harvested in Vassalboro will be 35% of the selling price. The Harvester is responsible to establish a customer sales market for his daily catch. Sale price for alewives is to be determined by the Harvester at the time of sale, based on what the current market price will allow and is determined by the Harvester to be the most financially beneficial to the Harvester and the Town.
3. Payment to the Town of Vassalboro for the weekly catch shall be filed at the Vassalboro Town Office before 4 pm of each Tuesday following the previous week of harvest. Included with the payment, the Harvester shall provide the Town with copies of sequentially numerically ordered sales slips for all of the bushels or crates of alewives harvested in Vassalboro (or by weir at the Webber Pond dam) and sold to the Harvester’s customer base. Each slip should show the date of the transaction, the buyer’s name and address, the total number of bushels (or crates or totes) sold to that buyer, and the sale price.
4. This is a five (5) season contract, beginning April 1, 2025, and ending after the 2029 alewife harvest season, and is subject to renewal if agreed upon by both parties. Failure to meet the terms of this contract agreement and the fishing regulations listed above shall be considered a breach of contract, and subject to contract cancellation.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

These duties named above shall be performed as an independent contractor providing his/her own equipment and transportation, and not as an employee of the Town of Vassalboro.

The successful contractor must provide proof of liability insurance (min $500,000/$1,000,000 naming the town as additional named insured) upon receipt of bid award, plus proof of worker’s compensation insurance (if applicable). The insurance coverage must be in effect for the duration of the contract.

The contractor will be required to file with the State for a determination of independent contractor status if they plan to work alone without employees and do not carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance. A form for this filing will be provided by the Town Office after award of the contract if the contractor has not already filed the form. The contractor will provide names and telephone numbers of three business references with bid submission.

Any proposal submitted pursuant to this request shall be in writing. All proposals shall be addressed to:

            Attn: Vassalboro Select Board

            Town of Vassalboro

            PO Box 129 N. Vassalboro ME 04962

Proposals, including a list of river herring (alewife) harvesting experience, and three business references with contact number, must be received in a sealed envelope at the Vassalboro Town Office, 682 Main Street Vassalboro, ME 04989 by noon October 7, 2024. Proposals will be opened and read publicly at a Select Board meeting following the deadline. The award of the proposal will be made by the Select Board after they have been evaluated at a time and date yet to be determined. The Select Board reserves the right to accept any proposal or to reject any and all proposals.

Proposal for River Herring (Alewife) Harvesting Services

Vassalboro, Maine

Company Name: __________________________________

Harvester’s Name: __________________________________

Company Address: __________________________________

__________________________________

Contact Person (if different from Harvester): __________________________________

Title: __________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________

I have read the “Request for Proposal for River Herring (Alewife) Harvesting Services” specifications, and my company submits the following proposal to split the sales revenue:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

• My company employs __________ people.

• My company has _____________ years of experience in harvesting alewife.

• Complete one: I already have ______ I will have ________ a customer base established to

sell the alewives to on the day of harvest.

• Attach separate sheet with three business or municipal references and contact information.

If my company is selected as the winning bidder, we can provide River Herring (alewife) Harvesting Services beginning on or about April 1, 2025. My company can provide written proof of liability and worker’s compensation insurance (if applicable) to the Town before the start of work.

I agree to provide the work as specified with the following modifications:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Date: _________________ Signed: ____________________________

Printed name: _______________________

Title: _______________________

Proposals must be submitted on this bid form along with three business references and their contact information. Please return proposals to the Vassalboro Town Office in a sealed envelope marked “Alewife Harvest Proposal” by noon October 7, 2024.

Please CLICK HERE for the printable version

VASSALBORO – The Town of Vassalboro is requesting proposals from professionals to provide a tree assessment of trees located in some of the town’s cemeteries.

The Town is seeking a licensed arborist or forester to provide a map along with a formal assessment of health of trees within Nichols, Oak Grove, Webber Pond, Weeks, Union and Priest Hill cemeteries. The assessment will include images of the trees, health rating and a hazard scale showing why and what work they recommend.

Bids are due by noon Oct. 7, 2025 and can be emailed at amiller@vassalboro.net, dropped off at the Town Office at 682 Main St., Vassalboro, ME 04989, or mailed to PO Box 129, N. Vassalboro, ME 04962.

For more information, contact Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net or call 207-872-2826.

VASSALBORO – Due to two recent resignations on the Vassalboro Sanitary District, there are currently four openings. For more information, contact Lisa Miller at aghrawolf@yahoo.com or email Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net.

The Town is seeking a licensed arborist or forester to provide a map along with a formal assessment of health of trees within Nichols, Oak Grove, Webber Pond, Weeks, Union and Priest Hill cemeteries. The assessment will include images of the trees, health rating and a hazard scale showing why and what work they recommend.

Bids are due by noon Dec. 1, 2025 and can be emailed at amiller@vassalboro.net, dropped off at the Town Office at 682 Main St., Vassalboro, ME 04989, or mailed to PO Box 129, N. Vassalboro, ME 04962.

For more information, contact Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net or call 207-872-2826.

The term is to fill Selectman Mike Poulin’s seat until June 30, 2025. For more information call the town office at 207-872-2826.

872-2826.

The pros of an Open Town Meeting allow residents to hear from others and discuss the issues. Amendments can be made on the spot. The cons include physical attendance, which limits participation and can be time-consuming.

Secret ballot voting has its advantages, including generally larger voter turnouts and the availability of absentee voting which allows a private voting process, but it also requires more careful planning and a much longer lead time (at least 60 days), among other things. There are no real-time amendments to articles and there is less opportunity for community discussion or explanation.

Which do you prefer? (Check or place an X next to the following)

______ Open Town Meeting

______ Referendum Town Meeting

Any comments you wish to share:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: (optional) _____________________________________________________________________

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VASSALBORO – The State of Maine Department of Transportation is scheduled to tentatively close the Bog Rd. from September 2nd- November 4th to replace a bridge. The exact location is in the area of 800 Bog Rd.

This is tentative based on a couple of factors including setting new utility poles, moving power lines and other scheduling constraints. The state plans to install electronic message boards late this week or early next week with construction dates.

The signs will be placed on the Bog Rd. by the library and at Taber Hill/Bog Rd./Cross Hill Rd. intersection.

January 9, 2025

Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code – Code Adoption Update

The State of Maine has amended the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code adoption. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety signed the amendments into rule. Municipalities must enforce the newly adopted 2021 I-codes and corresponding standards as of April 7, 2025. The Fire Marshal’s Office, Division of Building Codes website’s information and links will be updated in the coming weeks. Please notify your communities and other constituents of the adoption.

Greg Gilbert

CEO / CFPE / CFI-1 / LPI

State Building Official

Division Of Building Codes & Standards

Office of State Fire Marshal

45 Commerce Drive, Suite 1

Augusta, Maine 04330

Phone: (207) 441-0996

This is a technical and professional position responsible for the enforcement in a uniform and equitable manner of all State and municipal zoning and land use ordinances under this jurisdiction. Work is performed under the general policy and guidance of the Town Manager, but the CEO is expected to exercise independent judgement and initiative accomplishing code enforcement objectives. The position requires organizational skills and considerable contact with the public.

Considerable experience in, or knowledge about, the construction industry; graduation from an accredited high school, supplemented by vocational training in building construction, structural design, or a related field; or any combination of experience and training. CEO certification and plumbing inspection license is required. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and have own transportation.

The Town of Vassalboro provides a very competitive salary, Maine Public Employee Retirement System, paid time off and 100-percent employer-paid health benefits for single provider.

For more information about salary and benefits please feel free to contact Town Manager Aaron C. Miller at 207-872-2826 or to apply email a resume, cover letter and five references to amiller@vassalboro.net or mail PO Box 129 N. Vassalboro, ME 04962.

The Town Office and Transfer station will be Closing at Noon Christmas Eve.

Tuesday 12/24/24 The Town Office will be open from 7am-12pm.

Transfer station will be open 6:30am-12pm.

The Office will reopen Monday June 23rd at 7:30am.

The Town Office will be closed on New Years Day 1/1/25. Regular office hours the rest of the week.

Be sure to 𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 to stay up to date with important news, updates, and announcements

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*There will be a special Planning Board Meeting on 7/23/24 with KWD.

To the respective Voters of the Town of Vassalboro

In addition to the Presidential election this upcoming November the Selectboard has presented three referendum questions for your consideration and support. The purpose of my letter focuses on the two questions seeking permission to allocate funds towards a bridge repair.

In the Fall of 2023 engineers connected with the State of Maine alerted the Town of the most recent inspection report of the “Dunlap” bridge located on Mill Hill. This culvert style bridge traverses Seven-mile brook connecting Webber Pond to the Kennebec River.  The report stated, “The culverts are deteriorating at an accelerated rate, and they have dropped from fair condition to serious condition in just a couple of years.” The engineers strongly recommended that the town take action to replace the bridge.  Additionally, the engineers advised the Town that it may be necessary to “post” the bridge or restrict the maximum weight to as low as “3-tons”.   Due to the minimum amount of traffic on this bridge it does not qualify as a state responsibility and replacement falls squarely on the shoulders of the Town.

In the wake of the report the town has taken the following steps.

-Established a committee of local citizens to assess our options.

-Opened communication with our partners at the State level.

-Allocated American Rescue Plan Act funds and hired an engineer to present bridge replacement options.

• Option #1: $1.8 million-dollar full span bridge, designed to last 75 years.

• Option #2: Dirigo Timberland design estimated cost $700,000.00

• Option #3: Replace the bridge with the existing twin culvert style estimated cost $500,000.00 and expected to last 30 years.

-The Selectboard and Budget committee recommended establishing a capital expense fund budgeting $40,000.00.  This request was approved at the annual town vote in June

-Secured a $200,000.00 grant.  This grant may only be used if the town chooses to construct either option #1 or option #2.

-Applied for additional grants, including Federal based.

-Public works removed debris and cut back any jagged or distorted portions of the culverts

-The town has negotiated a contract in the amount of $58,000.00 with a local engineer pending voter approval.

In June/July 2024 our state partners identified Seven-mile brook as a crucial spawning ground for migratory fish, to include Salmon and Alewives, catapulting our grant request to the top of consideration.  A qualifying factor requires the Town to have access to the matching $360,000.00 in funds which cannot be spent until Vassalboro accepts and signs the grant paperwork.

Referendum #1 authorizes the Selectboard to spend up to $360,000.00 from funds already collected through taxation.

Referendum #2 makes a minor change to the 2014 TIF ordinance that allows for the Selectboard to divert existing TIF dollars (currently in the ballpark of $170,000.00) to environmental projects.

Supporting the Selectboard recommendations will provide the town with the necessary financial support to move forward with bridge replacement without negatively impacting the property taxes.

The voters can expect the following distribution of town funds

• $115,000.00 in accrued interest from our surplus account,

• $170,000.00 from the TIF account

• $40,000.00 from the bridge capital expense account

• $200,000.00 in allotted grant funding.

The total amount of $525,000.00 will satisfy the required grant match and allow the Selectboard to hire the engineer to begin necessary groundwork ahead of construction.  If we are not successful in receiving the grant we will be in a healthy position to move forward with option #2.

It is important that the town assumes a proactive position with the replacement of the DUNLAP bridge. I hope you will support the selectboards recommendation of voting yes.  I would encourage anyone who has questions or requires further information to contact the Town of Vassalboro at 207-872-2826 or email the Town Manager Aaron Miller AMiller@vassalboro.net.

Respectfully submitted,

Christopher French

Selectboard member

Town of Vassalboro

Town of Vassalboro Invitation to Bid

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Town of Vassalboro, Maine invites bids for the purpose of cutting trees at two cemeteries.

The bidder to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date.  The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received, and to accept any bid whenever such rejection, waiver or acceptance is in the interest of the Town. 

The Town also reserves the right to reject the bid of a bidder who has previously failed to perform properly or complete on time contracts of a similar nature, or a bid of a bidder who is not in a position to perform the contract.  

AGREEMENT/CONTRACT The successful bidder will be required to sign a standard town contract.  See attached Agreement.

TIME OF COMPLETION The work to be performed under this Agreement shall commence on the execution of the contract and receipt of all requisite paperwork and insurances for a one-year period.

INSURANCE The successful bidder shall agree to hold the Town harmless from all losses, costs or damages caused by their acts or those of their agents and will provide a certificate of insurance for Public Liability and Automobile Liability coverage in the amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit for personal or bodily injury, death and property damage, protecting the contractor and the Town from all such claims, and Worker’s Compensation Insurance.

The Town disclaims any and all responsibility for injury to contractors, their agents or others while examining the job site or at any other time. 

SALES TAX EXEMPTION  Materials and equipment purchased for permanent installation in this project will be exempt from the State sales tax. Each bidder shall take this exemption into account in calculating their bid price for the work.

PERMITS AND LICENSES All permits and licenses necessary for the prosecution of the work shall be secured and paid by the bidder.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT The successful bidder shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to do this work as specified in a workmanlike and orderly manner and all work shall be performed in accordance with the best trade practice. 

PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY Any damages to any and all property including headstones must be reported to the Town Manager immediately.

WORK SPECIFICATIONS “Tree Removal and Pruning Service’’ It is the intention of these specifications to establish and define those services that are to be performed and, in addition, to determine the capability and experience of the Tree Company Contractor desiring to provide such services. In an effort to save on cost, waste material including limbs, and logs shall be left on the ground for removal by the Town’s Department of Public Works. 

LOCATIONS  This proposal includes, but is not limited to the following locations in the Town of Vassalboro, ME.: Farwell-Brown Cemetery and Nelson Cemetery. The Town is seeking removal of all seven pine trees in Nelson Cemetery and two trees in Farwell-Brown Cemetery. There are only two trees in Farwell-Brown Cemetery – one is a maple that has been trimmed and must be removed. The other is a dead standing tree with a bird box on it.

Bids are due June 16, 2025 at 3:30 pm. and may be dropped off at the Town Office located at 682 Main Street or mailed to PO Box 129 N. Vassalboro, ME 04962.

The UNDERSIGNED having examined and understood the documents, hereby proposes to perform the services requested, including all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work in a manner satisfactory to the Town, in accordance with the attached Invitation to Bid, General Specifications and Work Specifications, and at the following price, and guarantee: 

Farwell-Brown Cemetery: $______________________

Nelson Cemetery: $_____________________________

Tree Contractor: ___________________________________________________________________ (Corporation, Firm or Company) By: ___________________________________________________________________

(Signature of Officer, Authorized Individual or Owner)                               

Mailing Address:  ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Date__________________________ Telephone: (_____) _______________

Fax: (_____) _______________

E-Mail Address:  ___________________________________________

NOTE: Bids must bear the handwritten signature of a duly authorized member or employee of the organization making the bid. Please provide a list of at least 3 references, including contact person, phone number, and e-mail address for similar assignments, which your firm has successfully completed.

References:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Request for Proposals

Realtor Services

The Town of Vassalboro is seeking proposals from qualified licensed realtors to provide real estate brokerage services. The primary intent of the services will be to assist the Town in disposing of two tax acquired properties.

Scope of Work : The selected realtor will be expected to work closely with and provide regular reports to the Town Manger. The selected realtor will provide the following:

• Perform market analysis and values for properties.

• Develop and execute strategies for selling properties, including but not limited to advertising, signage, and onsite walk-throughs.

• Work with the Town Manager to negotiate parcel sales with buyers and prospects.

• Coordinate real estate appraisals.

• Coordinate real estate transaction closings with the Town Manager.

• Handle all other customary activities and services associated with real estate transactions. Services may include consultation with Town staff, Town Select Board, and/or designee(s) relating to the sale of real estate.

Proposals are to be in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Realtor Services” and are due by August 29, 2024 at 5 PM at the Town Office, 682 Main St, Vassalboro, ME 04989, or mailed to PO Box 129 N. Vassalboro, ME 04962. Bids submitted via email, fax, or any other way than in a sealed, marked envelope will not be accepted. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the Town to reimburse responding realtors for any expense incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. Bids will be publicly opened immediately after the submission deadline at the Vassalboro Town Office and will be reviewed at the Select Board.

Qualifications and Experience: Respondents shall be:

• Licensed and in good standing with the State of Maine.

• Knowledgeable in the local and state real estate market, including foreclosure sales.

• Qualified and experienced with residential and commercial properties.

• Knowledgeable in foreclosure sales.

• Maintain a positive reputation in the real estate community and have a proven track record.

Insurance Requirements: The successful realtor shall provide proof of general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 that names the Town of Vassalboro as an additional insured and, if applicable, workers compensation insurance in the state statutory amount prior to commencement of services.

Term of Contract: The contract period for the successful realtor will be from the date of the award until either party chooses to discontinue the contract, with 60 days’ notice.

Selection Criteria: The Town of Vassalboro reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The successful realtor shall be selected based on qualifications, experience, as well as the ability to fulfill the project as described for the cost deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

Proposals Requirements: Proposals shall include: • Realtors firm name, address, phone number, email address and website.

• A description of the firm, including years in business, the size of firm, location, number and nature of the professional staff, staff experience and training, including a brief resume of each key person that will be assigned to service the Town if awarded.

• The qualifications and experience the firm has as a licensed residential and commercial realtor.

• The firm’s marketing budget, tools and resources available.

• At least three references, providing names and contact information for each.

• Additional relevant services offered by the firm, if any.

• A listing of any current litigation, outstanding judgments, and/or liens.

• The firm’s all-inclusive commission rate for services (listing and marketing expenses will be the realtor’s responsibility).

Questions may be directed to:

Aaron C. Miller, Town Manager

amiller@vassalboro.net

207-872-2826

·        Assessing the existing system, its history, strengths, and weaknesses.

·       Assessing options. For example, adding a second bookkeeper. Creating a professional Finance Officer position or contracting with an accounting firm for a Finance Officer. We need guidance on the question of adding a position or contracting with a consultant.

·         Other solutions as conceived and proposed by the consultant.

·      Describing TRIOs capabilities and reports. Possible provision of training for TRIO later.

·         Recommend Financial Reports with examples and interval (monthly v quarterly)

·         Recommend Budget Report formats.

·         Generally, recommend what reports the Town should generate internally.

·         Cost estimates and draft job descriptions for new positions. We know a properly qualified Finance Officer will not be cheap. We know this is not a clerical position. What background and certifications would it require?

·         The RFP should include a description of the work plan and project timelines.

All proposals must include the following information:

1. Executive summary outlining your approach and understanding of the requirements
2. Detailed description of the solution proposed
3. Project plan, including timelines and key milestones
4. Team qualifications and relevant experience
5. Pricing and payment terms
6. References from previous clients or similar projects
7. Any additional value-added services

We are seeking a proposal from a CPA with familiarity with Governmental Accounting Standards and significant municipal accounting experience; experience with writing complex reports; experience with research involving interviews as well as financial analysis; as well as familiarity with TRIO.

Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: compliance with RFP requirements; quality and effectiveness of proposed solution; relevant experience and qualifications; cost competitiveness; references and past performance and ability to meet deadlines.

Please submit your proposal electronically to Aaron Miller Town Manager Vassalboro Maine at amiller@vassalboro.net by 1/30/26. Late submissions will not be considered.

For questions or clarifications regarding this RFP, please contact Aaron Miller at 207-872-2826.

The Town office will be closed on April 15th, in observance of Patriot’s Day.

The Town Office will be closed on Christmas Day 12/25/24 and will reopen Thursday 12/26/24 at 7:30am.

Martin Luther King Jr Day, Monday January 19th = Closed Sunday 18th

Presidents Day, Monday February 16th = Closed Sunday 15th

Patriots Day, Monday April 20th = Closed Sunday 19th

Memorial Day, Monday May 25th = Closed Tuesday 26th

Juneteenth, Friday June 19th = Closed Thursday 18th

Independence Day, Saturday July 4th = Closed Saturday 4th

Labor Day, Monday September 7th = Closed Tuesday 8th

Indigenous People Day, Monday October 12th = Closed Sunday 11th

Veterans Day, Wednesday November 11th = Closed Thursday 12th

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26th = Closed Thursday 26th

Christmas Day, Friday December 25th = Closed Thursday 24th

November 5th-9th, 2023

Sign up at https://windowdressers.org and click on “Inserts” or just click on this link Or call Window Dressers at 207-596-3073.

People interested need to sign up now!!

• Free for low-income households
• Elderly’s inserts paid for with assistance from the Town of Vassalboro
• Those receiving inserts are expected to help assemble them in a workshop session.

For More Information contact Michael Pomerleau, WD Coordinator, at mpomerleau@vassalboro.net

Vassalboro Hires Youth Sports Coordinator/Office Assistant

VASSALBORO – Town Manager Aaron Miller is pleased to announce that Danielle Brox, of China, has been hired to serve as the Vassalboro’s Youth Sports Coordinator and Office Assistant.

This is a hybrid position, assisting with day-to-day Town Office functions and overseeing youth sports for the Town of Vassalboro, Maine. This position is responsible for effectively and efficiently developing youth sports programs and assisting as needed at the Town Office.

Danielle is a graduate of Cony High School and is currently enrolled at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine where she is working on her bachelor’s degree in health and Wellness Promotion. She currently serves as the Assistant to the Director and Coach of Maine Elite Field Hockey, an indoor/outdoor field hocky club, where she supports daily operations and logistics involving seven to 18-year-old players.

Danielle also has experience in the restaurant industry and has served as a field hockey coach at Greely Middle School where she was responsible for assisting with organizing and planning events and games.

Town Report Submission

The Town of Vassalboro is seeking a new Director of Public Works. This is supervisory and practical work position directing the work of a crew of equipment operators and workers engaged in public works construction and maintenance operations.

The Director supervises and assists the crew in the various operations of the Department. Work involves snow removal and sanding, ensuring that roads are made according to prescribed lines and grades and in compliance. This position requires a practical knowledge of road construction materials and methods, construction equipment operation, and the ability to read and interpret engineering road plans. Work is performed with general independence under the supervision of the Town Manager.

The Town is seeking candidates with considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in road construction and road clearing activities; knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety precautions of the work; working knowledge of the operation of construction equipment such as trucks and front end-loaders used in road construction work, and ability to supervise and direct the activities of employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of such equipment.

The Director must have a valid Class B license and physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of the class and ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Experience as a labor foreman on major road construction and maintenance activities, completion of high school, preferably supplemented by technical training, is required.

The Town of Vassalboro offers a competitive hourly wage, all paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and full medical benefits for the employee. For more information, please email Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net or call 207-872-2826.

7pm-9pm at the Vassalboro Community School.

VASSALBORO – The Town of Vassalboro is seeking a volunteer to serve on the town’s Recreation Committee. For more information email Youth Sports Coordinator Danille Brox at dbrox@vassalboro.net or call the Town Office at 207-872-2826.

LINK to the online Registration

*Town Office and Library are both closed on Friday.

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The Vassalboro Sanitary District currently has three openings on the Board of Trustees. Two trustees must be customers of the district while one trustee must only live in Vassalboro. If you would like to serve, please contact Town Manager Aaron Miller at 207-872-2826 or email amiller@vassalboro.net.

VASSALBORO – The Vassalboro Selectboard is seeking five members to serve on the Vassalboro Sanitary District.

The trustees manage all of the affairs of the district. The initial terms shall be as follows: one for one year, two for two years, and two for three years. Thereafter, the terms shall be for a three-year period.

The trustees shall organize by election from their own members of a chairman, a vice-chairman, a treasurer, and a clerk, and choose and employ and fix the compensation of such other necessary officers and agents who shall serve at their pleasure, and they shall adopt a corporate seal. Each trustee shall be sworn to the faithful performance of his duties. The trustees may receive compensation, not exceeding $540 annually ($45/month), or as the trustees may determine.

The trustees may from time to time adopt, establish, and amend bylaws consistent with the laws of the State of Maine, and necessary for their own convenience and the proper management of the affairs of the district and perform any other acts within the powers delegated to them by law. For more information email Becky Goodrich at vsanidist@vassalboro.com or Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net.

VASSALBORO - The Town of Vassalboro has various committees, boards and commissions that work diligently and generously and give their time and talents to promote the future of the Town.

Are you interested in becoming more involved? The Town is seeking volunteers with unique problem-solving abilities, experiences and ideas to collaborate and make a difference in our community. Each committee is unique in its purpose and provides services, advice, or recommendations on a variety of issues including recreation, conservation and budget to name a few.

The selectboard will make appointments to the following boards and committees at their regularly scheduled meeting on July 17:

Planning Board – five members.

Board of Appeals – three members.

Recreation Committee – eight members.

Conservation Commission – two members.

Cemetery Committee – four to six members.

Trails Committee – 10 members.

Transfer Station Taskforce – six members.

If you are interested in joining a committee, please fill out a Committee Application Form and send a copy to the Town Manager. You can submit a copy by dropping mailing, dropping off at the Town Office, or email amiller@vassalboro.net.

As a result, three Selectboard seats will be open for election in June 2026. Nomination papers will be available from the Town Clerk beginning March 3, 2026. The election will be held on June 9, 2026.

Serving on the Selectboard is one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference in Vassalboro. Selectboard members help shape local policy, guide the town’s long-term priorities, and ensure that community voices are heard in municipal decision-making. Whether addressing budgeting, supporting public services, or planning for the town’s future, Selectboard members play a vital role in keeping Vassalboro a strong and vibrant community.

For more information, contact Town Clerk Cathy Coyne at cathy@vassalboro.net or call 207-872-2826.

One of the local questions asks whether to expand the Selectboard from three members to five. The idea has both potential benefits and drawbacks. To help residents make an informed decision, the following overview outlines some of the key points—based in part on information shared by the Town of Sullivan, Maine (population 1,200).

Three-Member Selectboard

Advantages

• Often reaches consensus more easily.
• Meetings are typically shorter and more efficient.
• Communications between the Town Manager and Selectboard remain straightforward.
• Maintains the current level of accountability and authority.
• Each member is directly engaged in all town business.
• All deliberations remain open and transparent to the public.

Disadvantages

• An absence can result in a 1–1 tie vote.
• One member may dominate discussions or become isolated.
• Residents have fewer board members to contact.
• Potential for two members to form a voting bloc.
• The board may face challenges managing growing town complexities.
• Limited capacity to coordinate with town committees.

Five-Member Selectboard

Advantages

• Brings a wider range of experiences, perspectives, and skills.
• Reduces the influence of any single “rogue” member.
• Two members can speak informally (without deliberating) under Maine’s open-meeting laws.
• Decisions require three votes, encouraging collaboration.
• Allows absences while still maintaining a quorum.
• Enables subcommittees to explore specific issues in detail.
• Expands residents’ access to Selectboard members.

Disadvantages

• Larger boards are not always more effective at solving problems.
• Meetings may run longer or involve more extended debate.
• Without procedural adjustments, the Town Manager’s workload could increase.
• Side conversations between two members, while legal, may create perception issues.
• Risk of collusion among three members.
• Potential for uncontested elections.

Your Vote Counts

The question of whether to maintain a three-member Selectboard or expand to five is an important decision for Vassalboro’s future governance. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Vassalboro Community School.

Residents are encouraged to learn more, ask questions, and share their views. Please remember to cast your vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

One of those local questions asks voters to decide whether the Town should use up to $19,220 from surplus funds to cover the costs of completing fiscal year 2024 and 2025 audits.

The need for the additional funding comes after a period of turnover in the Town’s bookkeeping department, before the current bookkeeper took the helm. To get the books fully up to date, the Selectboard hired RHR Smith to assist with bank reconciliations and help prepare for the audits.

Although the Town came in $35,000 over budget for audit expenses last fiscal year, it’s estimated that an additional $19,220 will be required to bring everything current. The Budget Committee has unanimously supported this proposal.

Voters can weigh in on this and other local questions at the Vassalboro Community School on Election Day, November 4, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VASSALBORO – Last year Town Manager Aaron Miller reached out to Vassalboro Community School’s art teacher Mia Sargent and pitched an idea that not only sparked creativity with her students but also will surely build hometown pride for many years to come.

Rather than spend about $1,600 to have the signs manufactured, the Town spent about $120 on plywood. The paint was donated from Public Works Director Brian Lajoie. The end product was well worth the wait.

To create their designs, students first engaged in brainstorming and research about the town of Vassalboro, reflecting on what makes Vassalboro the unique and remarkable place that it is. Many students chose to represent aspects of nature in their designs, as these images highlight the characteristic beauty of the area and can resonate with the larger population of Vassalboro. Hundreds of designs were drawn by the students of VCS, which they then voted on to narrow down to just a handful of designs.

The final four designs represented on the signs showcase the collaborative and dedicated efforts of students across the grade levels of VCS. The Vassalboro Community School students are proud of their work in designing and creating the new Vassalboro town line signs.

The signs will be positioned at the town lines in China; Winslow (Rt. 32 and 201) and Augusta on Riverside Drive by the end of July.

In addition, the Vassalboro Sanitary District is also seeking two members to serve on the Board of Trustees.

For more information, contact Town Manager Aaron Miller at amiller@vassalboro.net.

VSD Wastewater 101 Training Flyer 12pm-1pm

VSD Wastewater 101 Training Flyer 6pm-7pm

WEBBER, THREEMILE & THREECORNERED PONDS WATERSHED SURVEY VOLUNTEER PRE-SURVEY HANDOUT

Webber Pond Dam Construction Update

As of yesterday, the construction area of the parking lot at Webber Pond Dam has been blocked off. Traffic will be open across the bridge through the weekend.

Construction will begin on Monday, July 28 and at that time the Dam Rd. will be closed. Detour signs will be in place to direct traffic around via McQuarrie Rd. The goal is to complete construction of the fishway as quickly as possible, but depending on conditions the road may stay closed no later than September 30.

For $5, a resident has offered parking on his lawn, which is directly across from the boat launch. People should park on the left side of this driveway (not the right). There is a box toward the head of the driveway where the $5 can be deposited if he is not around.

This series is aimed at promoting engagement with the community and local businesses, producing short- and long-term goals aligned with the needs of the community. This opportunity will provide a forum for open discussion, empowering the community to provide feedback on the issues that matter most.

“Coffee with the Manager” will kick off its first gathering on Tuesday, June 10 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Vassalboro Town Office.

The series will continue Tuesdays at 8 a.m. June 17; June 24; July 1; July 8; July 15; July 22; and July 29. For more information email the Town Manager at amiller@vassalboro.net.