{ "city": "Eliot", "state": "ME", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/eliotmaine.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-31", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-01", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-1635", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-1636", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-27", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Eliot Select Board holds public hearing on six agenda items", "summary": "The Eliot Select Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on six items: an electrical permit, a Beech Road sidewalk matching grant, mobile home park lot rental stabilization, a subsurface wastewater disposal amendment, housing comprehensive plan and state law, and a data center. The board is gathering input before deciding on these matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-1634", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Eliot Planning Board to hold public hearing on housing, data center, and wastewater code amendments", "summary": "The Eliot Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three proposed amendments to the Town Code, covering housing-related changes to comply with state laws, data center regulations, and subsurface wastewater disposal systems. The board will also discuss November ordinances and other business. Public input is invited.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-1630", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review pier applications at 419 River Road and 8 Wisteria Lane", "summary": "The Eliot Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a continued shoreland zoning permit for a permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float at 419 River Road, and will discuss a new application for a fixed pier and float at 8 Wisteria Lane. The board will also review minutes from June 2, 2026, and discuss November ordinances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-1633", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to review $45K signal upgrade, liquor licenses, draft warrant articles", "summary": "The Eliot Select Board will consider a $45,000 reserve fund transfer for a traffic signal upgrade at Beech, Depot, and Goodwin/HLD, renew and approve liquor licenses for two businesses, and review draft warrant articles for the upcoming town meeting. The board will also accept a resignation from the Aging in Place committee and approve multiple payroll and accounts payable warrants. No public hearings are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-1632", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Budget Committee to vote on State-Beech transportation project funding", "summary": "The Eliot Budget Committee will hear from the school superintendent about factors affecting the FY'28 school budget, then discuss and vote on funding for the State-Beech Active Transportation & Infrastructure Project. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1629", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Agriculture & Food Security Commission", "headline": "Commission confirms fall workshop dates and discusses spring/summer initiatives", "summary": "The Eliot Agriculture & Food Security Commission will accept minutes from June and July 2026. The primary agenda items involve confirming dates for fall workshops and continuing discussions on initiatives for the next spring and summer. The meeting is in-person only, as no remote policy is currently accepted.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-1631", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Eliot Conservation Commission to review septic and data center ordinances", "summary": "The Eliot Conservation Commission is holding its regular business meeting, where it will review June minutes, welcome a new member, and discuss open space and trails projects. The commission will also consider proposed town ordinances on community septic systems and data centers, and review a new town planner position.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-1628", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board reviews dock at 8 Wisteria Ln and two ordinances for November ballot", "summary": "The Eliot Planning Board will review a proposal to replace an existing tidal access structure at 8 Wisteria Lane with a new pier, gangway, and float. The board will also hold the first reading of two proposed ordinances regarding data centers and community septic systems, which are scheduled for the November 2026 ballot. A public hearing for a separate project at 419 River Road has been rescheduled to August 18, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1627", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to decide on 119-foot pier at 419 River Road", "summary": "The Eliot Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a shoreland zoning permit for a permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float at 419 River Road. The applicant has reduced the pier system length from 60 to 54 feet, with a total system length of 119 feet. The board will review compliance with shoreland zoning standards, address abutter concerns about navigation and visual impacts, and consider legal questions about right, title, and interest. A decision may be made or the application may be continued.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1626", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to review manager's report on website upgrades and vendor coordination", "summary": "The Select Board is receiving the Town Manager's July 16, 2026 report, which focuses on website usability improvements and vendor coordination. The report highlights work with CivicPlus, Iworqs, and CAI mapping to streamline online applications and services. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1625", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Agriculture & Food Security Commission", "headline": "Eliot Agriculture Commission plans fall workshops and spring initiatives", "summary": "The Eliot Agriculture & Food Security Commission will hold a routine meeting to accept previous minutes and begin planning for upcoming fall workshops. The body will also discuss potential larger initiatives for the next spring and summer seasons. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1624", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Eliot Select Board approves $758,000 in warrants and renews business licenses", "summary": "The Eliot Select Board will approve payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling approximately $758,000. The board will also renew operating licenses for Shipyard Brew Pub and JAR Co. Eliot. Additionally, the board will discuss FY 27 goals and review the annual MS4 stormwater report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1622", "minutes_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-1622", "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Budget Committee to hear assessor on FY'27 mil rate factors", "summary": "The Eliot Budget Committee will meet to review minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the 5-year budget forecast. A guest speaker, Town Assessor Donald Ferrara, will discuss factors affecting the mil rate and property assessments for FY'27. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no votes on specific budget items listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1621", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to review $20M+ Route 236 sewer project nearing completion", "summary": "The Select Board will receive the Town Manager's report on the Route 236 sewer project, which is under budget and on track for a June 30 deadline, with pump stations operational. The report also covers progress on the Murray Rowe and Frost Tufts recreation projects, and notes a poorly attended police scam seminar that will be followed by PSAs.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1620", "minutes_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-1620", "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Aging-In-Place Committee", "headline": "Eliot Aging-In-Place Committee to elect officers, plan future", "summary": "The Eliot Aging-In-Place Committee is holding its monthly meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, review the treasurer's report, and conduct new business. The main items are electing new officers for 2026-2027 and discussing the committee's future direction and event suggestions. The meeting is procedural and planning-focused, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1618", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to decide on 419 River Road pier permit amid abutter concerns", "summary": "The Eliot Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a shoreland zoning permit for a permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float at 419 River Road, with abutters raising concerns about length, navigation, and legal issues. The board will also review a subdivision plan amendment for fire suppression at 76 Cedar Road and discuss November 2026 ordinance amendments on housing. The meeting includes public input and review of minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1619", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss FY27 budget, approve warrants totaling over $1.4M", "summary": "The Eliot Select Board will hold its regular meeting, including reorganization, public comment, and approval of minutes. They will discuss the FY27 budget with the Town Manager, review warrant signing for ERP-MUNIS, and approve payroll and accounts payable warrants. The agenda includes one reappointment to the Planning Board and a report from the Town Manager.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1617", "minutes_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-1617", "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Budget Committee", "headline": "Eliot Budget Committee to elect officers and review minutes", "summary": "The Eliot Budget Committee is meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, and to review and approve the minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive budget items listed for discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1616", "minutes_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-1616", "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to review open space mapping tool", "summary": "The Eliot Conservation Commission is holding its regular business meeting, with a presentation from the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission on an online mapper for the Open Space Plan. They will also review minutes, follow up on prior presentations and action items, and discuss education outreach and scheduling.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1615", "minutes_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-1615", "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to decide on 419 River Road pier permit amid neighbor concerns", "summary": "The Eliot Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a shoreland zoning permit for a permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float at 419 River Road (Map 25, Lot 7). The board will also review proposed housing-related ordinance amendments and approve several sets of minutes. The applicant or agent must be present for review.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1614", "minutes_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1614", "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Agriculture & Food Security Commission", "headline": "Eliot farm commission plans workshops, Farm Day, festival", "summary": "The Eliot Agriculture & Food Security Commission is meeting to accept prior minutes and discuss upcoming events, including spring workshops, Maine Farm Day in July 2026, and possible participation in Eliot Festival Day. The agenda is routine and contains no votes on ordinances, contracts, or spending.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1613", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Eliot Select Board to hold public hearing on annual town meeting referendum", "summary": "The Eliot Select Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on the Annual Town Meeting Referendum, approval of minutes and warrants, and a town manager's report. The board will also consider a police department request to use $67,000 in reserve funds, a resignation from the Board of Appeals, and legal authorization for the town manager.", "agenda_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1612", "minutes_url": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-1612", "source": "https://www.eliotmaine.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }