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Mon Aug 17, 2026

Committee Special Council

Finance Committee to review July financials and airport taxiway construction

The Old Town Finance Committee will meet to approve the July 20, 2026 minutes, receive an update from Finance Director Danielle Berube on July 2026 financials, and discuss construction updates for Taxiway C and additional taxiway work at the airport. The meeting is informational and no votes are scheduled on these items.

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August 17, 2026 Agenda Finance Committee Meeting City of Old Town City Council Chambers, 2"! Floor 265 Main Street Call to Order - | call August 17, 2026, Financial Services Committee Meeting to order. 1. Approval of Minutes - July 20, 2026, Financial Services meeting minutes. 2. Danielle Berube, Finance Director, will update the Committee on July 2026 financials. (financials attached) 3. Update on Taxiway C, and additional Taxi Way construction at the airport. Adjournment motion: (Councilor McLeod, Chair) The Finance Committee is composed of Councilors, Linda McLeod (Chair), David Wight, Zachary Wyles, Charlene Virgilio and Council President Pushor (ex-officio) City of Old Town Financial Services Committee Minutes July 20, 2026 Finance Committee members convened July 20, 2026, in the Old Town City Hall Council Chambers, 265 Main Street Committee Members Present: Councilors, Linda Mcleod (Chair), David Wight, Charlene Virgilio, Zack Wyles and Council President Pushor (ex-officio). Administration Present: Bill Mayo, Laura Engstrom, Danielle Berube, Irene Pehrson, David Smith, David White, Miles Francis, Amy Collinsworth, Katie Perkey and Kyle Milan. Others Present: Representative Jim Dill, Kristi Trafton (City Attorney), and 4 residents. Council President Pushor called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Approval of June 15, 2026, Finance Committee meeting minutes. Motion made by Councilor Wyles to accept as written, seconded by Councilor Pushor. (Approved all …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

Regular Council

Council to vote on $12,000 software purchase and $3,620 land sale

The Old Town City Council will consider approving a $12,000 purchase of permitting and code enforcement software and authorizing the sale of a city-owned parcel for $3,620. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval and reports from committees and the city manager.

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August 03, 2026 Regular Council Meeting City of Old Town City Council Chambers, 20d Floor 265 Main Street Agenda Call te Order - I call August 03, 2026, Council Meeting to order. (Council President Pushor) Flag Salute Roll Call Approval of the Minutes - June 01, 2026, Regular Council meeting minutes. Petitions, Communications, and Citizens’ Requests Reports 1, Council President 2. Standing Committees Administrative, Economic, Finance and Public Services 3. City Councilors 4. City Attorney 5. Special Committee 6. City Manager Consent Agenda Public Hearings and Second Reading of Ordinance Old Business 1. The City Council will consider approving the request from the Code Enforcement Department to purchase Permitting and Code Enforcement software, as discussed at the last Finance Committee meeting, in the amount of $12,000.00. Funds for the purchase will come from the IT Reserve Account # 09-526-60-6400. Suggested motion: Resolved, the Old Town City Council hereby approves the purchase of Permitting and Code Enforcement software for the Code Enforcement Department in the amount of $12,000.00, with funding to be appropriated from the IT Reserve Account #09-526-60-6400. (Councilor Wyles) 2. The City Council will consider authorizing the sale of a City-owned parcel, formerly identified as Lot 8A on the original subdivision map, to Thomas Bouchard, owner of the abutting property located at 50 Harding Street, for the appraised value of $3,620.00. Suggested motion: Re …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Committee Special Council

Council to vote on $24.7M budget and Perkins Avenue rezoning

The Old Town City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on the FY 2026-2027 municipal, county, and school budget totaling $24,708,033, and on a proposal to relocate the zoning boundary along a portion of Perkins Avenue. The council will also consider authorizing $15,624.25 from reserves for DEA-compliant safes for Fire Rescue, a new victualer's license for No Bones Grill, and an application for state Boating Facility Fund assistance for the Fourth Street Boat Launch repair. Committee meetings earlier in the evening will cover the FY 2025 audit, May financials, the comprehensive plan, and economic development updates.

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June 15, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting City of Old Town City Council Chambers, 2"! Floor 265 Main Street Call to Order - I call June 15, 2026, Financial Services Committee Meeting to order. (Councilor McLeod, Chair) 1. Approval of Minutes - April 21, 2026, Finance Services Committee meeting minutes. 2. FY ending June 2025 Audit Presentation via zoom from Royer Advisors & Accountants. 3. Danielle Berube, Finance Director, will update the Committee on May 2026 financials. (financials attached) Adjournment: The Finance Committee is composed of Councilors, Linda McLeod (Chair), David Wight, Zachary Wyles, Charlene Virgilio and Council President Pushor (ex-officio) City of Old Town Financial Services Committee Minutes April 21, 2026 Finance Committee members convened April 21, 2026, in the Old Town City Hall Council Chambers, 265 Main Street Committee Members Present: Councilors, Linda Mcleod (Chair), David Wight, Zack Wyles, and Council President Pushor (ex-officio). Absent, Councilor Virgilio. Administration Present: Bill Mayo, Laura Engstrom, Danielle Berube, Irene Pehrson, David White, Kyle Milan, Steve Rideout, David Smith, Cassandra Pool, April Buchanan and Miles Francis. Others Present: Kristi Trafton (City Attorney) Council President McLeod called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Approval of March 16, 2026, Finance Committee meeting minutes. Motion made by Councilor Pushor to accept as written, seconded by Councilor Wyles. (Approved all in favor, 4-0) …
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Mon May 4, 2026

Regular Council

Council to vote on $49,550 dump body replacement for Public Works truck

The Old Town City Council will consider accepting a $49,550 bid from Allied Equipment to replace a damaged dump body on a 2019 Public Works dump truck, funded from the Heavy Equipment Reserve account. The council will also vote on issuing a municipal warrant for the June 9, 2026 RSU #34 Budget Validation Election and setting Registrar of Voters hours for that election. A budget update for FY 2025-2026 is scheduled for discussion.

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Consent Agenda Public Hearings and Second Reading of Ordinance Old Business 1. The City Council will consider accepting the bid of $49,550.00 from Allied Equipment for the replacement of a dump body on the 2019 l 0-wheeler Public Works dump truck. Suggested motion: Resolved, the Old Town City Council accepts the bid of $49,550.00, from Allied Equipment for the replacement of a dump body on the 2019, I 0-wheeler Public Works dump truck. The dump body sustained severe damage from a hydraulic line failure in February 2025. Funds for replacement will come from Heavy Equipment Reserve account# 09-527-60-6400. (Councilor Wight) New Business 1. The City Council will consider the issuance of a Municipal Warrant for June 09, 2026, RSU #34 Budget Validation Election. Suggested motion: Resolved, the Old Town City Council hereby approves the issuance of a Municipal Warrant for June 09, 2026, RSU #34 Budget Validation Election. (Warrant attached) (Councilor Mike May) 2. The City Council will consider setting the hours for the Registrar of Voters for the June 09, 2026 State of Maine Primary & RSU #34 Budget Validation Elections. Suggested motion: Resolved, the Old Town City Council hereby approves the Registrar of Voters hours for June 09, 2026, State of Maine Primary & Regional School Unit #34 Budget Validation Elections, pursuant to Title 21A, M.R.S.A. §101(6), as presented and recommended by the City Clerk. (Voter's hours attached) (Councilor Wynn) 3. FY 2025-2026 Budget updat …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026

Regular Council

Council to appoint Tony Violette to Planning Board, accept late sewer fee payment

The Old Town City Council will vote on appointing Tony Violette to the Planning Board for a term ending April 30, 2031. The Council will also consider accepting a late redemption of 2024-2025 sewer fees totaling $1,757.63 for a property at 167 Stillwater Ave. Other business includes the bi-annual appointment of Election Clerks and a budget update. The meeting will also include a discussion on the spring clean-up.

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February 06, 2026 Regular Council Meeting City of Old Town City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor 265 Main Street Agenda Call to Order - I call April 06, 2026, Council Meeting to order. (Council President Pushor) Flag Salute Roll Call Approval of the Minutes - February 02, 2026, Regular Council meeting minutes. Petitions, Communications, and Citizens’ Requests Reports 1. Council President Standing Committees Administrative, Economic, Finance and Public Services City Councilors City Attorney Special Committee 6. City Manager - Spring clean — up discussion Consent Agenda 1. The City Council will consider appointing Tony Violette to the Planning Board. Suggested motion: Resolved, the Old Town City Council approves appointing Tony Violette, who resides at 1200 College Ave., to the Planning Board. Term to expire, April 30, 2031. (Councilor Virgilio) Public Hearings and Second Reading of Ordinance Old Business New Business 1. The City Council will consider accepting the Late Redemption of the 2024 — 2025 Sewer fees, for property listed at 167 Stillwater Ave., in the total amount of $1,757.63. Suggested motion: Resolved, the Old Town City Council hereby accepts the Late Redemption of 2024 — 2025 sewer fees, for property listed at 167 Stillwater Ave. Total amount collected was $1,757.63, which includes sewer amount, interest, lien costs, and the Late Redemption fee. (Councilor Wynn) 2. The Old Town City Council will consider the bi- annual appointment of Election …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026

Committee Special

Finance Committee to review January 2026 financials

The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 20, 2026, and receive an update from Finance Director Danielle Berube on January 2026 financials. The agenda is procedural with no new decisions or proposals.

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February 17, 2026 Agenda Finance Committee Meeting City of Old Town City Council Chambers, 2" Floor 265 Main Street Call to Order - I call February 17, 2026, Financial Services Committee Meeting to order. 1. Approval of Minutes - January 20, 2026, Finance Services Committee meeting minutes. 2. Danielle Berube, Finance Director, will update the Committee on the January 2026 financials. (financials attached) (Councilor McLeod, Chair) Adjournment: Do I have a motion to adjourn? The Finance Committee is composed of Councilors, Linda McLeod (Chair), David Wight, Zachary Wyles, Charlene Virgilio and Council President Pushor (ex-officio) City of Old Town Financial Services Committee Minutes January 20, 2026 Finance Committee members convened January 20, 2026, in the Old Town City Hall Council Chambers, 265 Main Street Committee Members Present: Councilors, Linda Mcleod (Chair), David Wight, Charlene Virgilio, Zack Wyles and Council President Pushor (ex-officio). Other Councilors’ Present: Michael May and Katrina Wynn - absent Administration Present: Bill Mayo, Laura Engstrom, Irene Pehrson, Danielle Berube, David Smith, Travis Roy, and david White. Others Present: Kristi Trafton (City Attorney), and 2 Old Town residents. Council President Pushor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Approval of December 15, 2025, Finance Committee meeting minutes. Motion made by Councilor Wight to accept as written, seconded by Councilor Wyles. (Approved all in favor, 5-0) 2 …
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Mon Feb 2, 2026

Regular Council

Council to decide on YMCA lease of Herbert Sargent Building

The City Council will vote on accepting a proposal from the Old Town/Orono YMCA to lease and renovate the Herbert Sargent Building, after the Courageous Steps Project withdrew its competing RFP. The Council will also consider writing off $107,918.45 in outstanding recreation accounts receivable and issuing a proclamation for Congenital Heart Awareness Week. Consent agenda includes renewal of business licenses for two local establishments.

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February 02, 2026 Regular Council Meeting City of Old Town City Council Chambers, 2d Floor 265 Main Street Agenda Call to Order - I call February 02, 2026, Council Meeting to order. (Council President Pushor) Flag Salute Roll Call Approval of the Minutes - December 15, 2025, Administrative and Special Council meeting minutes. - January 05, 2026, Regular Council meeting minutes. - Workshop on 01/12/2026, (withdrawal letter attached from Connor Archer, for the Courageous Steps Project RFP of the Herbert Sargent Building) Petitions, Communications, and Citizens’ Requests Reports 1, Council President - Policy Discussion 2. Standing Committees Administrative, Economic, Finance and Public Services 3. City Councilors 4. City Attorney 5. Special Committee 6. City Manager Consent Agenda 1. The City Council will consider accepting the renewal of the City of Old Town business licenses/permits. Suggested motion: Resolved, the Old Town City Council accepts the renewal of the following licenses/permits. City inspections are complete. ® Main Street Bookstore, LLC. d/b/a Kanu, located at 283 Main Street. (Victualer’s License and Special Amusement permit) e Elks Lodge #1287, located at 37 Fourth Street. (State of Maine Liquor License) (Councilor Wight) Public Hearings and Second Reading of Ordinance Old Business 1. The City Council will consider accepting the RFP with the Old Town/Orono YMCA for the lease of the Herbert Sargent Building, including renovations of the buildin …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026

Council Workshop

Council to discuss two proposals to lease the Herbert Sargent Building

The Old Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss two proposals to lease the Herbert Sargent Building. The proposals are from Courageous Steps Project and the Old Town/Orono YMCA. No decisions will be made at this workshop.

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City of Old Town Council Workshop Monday, January 12, 2026 @ 4:30 pm Upstairs Council Chambers, 265 Main Street A. Call to order B. Roll Call C. Workshop Agenda item: Discussion of the two RFP Proposals to lease the Herbert Sargent Building. - Courageous Steps Project, Connor Archer - Old Town/Orono YMCA Adjourn Public is invited to attend.
💰 Federal awards (top 5 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$8.6MGLOBAL SECURE SHIPPING INC
Department of the Interior · DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORA
$8.3MGLOBAL SECURE SHIPPING INC
Department of the Interior · SECURE HYBRID SHIPPING CONTAINERS - MANUFACTURE ADDITIONAL 48 SINGLE S
$1.1MPHELAN CONSTRUCTION LLC
Department of Agriculture · RECIRCULATING AQUACULTURE SYSTEM UPGRADES
$117,488JAMES W SEWALL CO
Department of Agriculture · ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE FOR 4FRI SUPPORT SERVICES
$38,244LEE, JOHN
Department of Commerce · AIR SAMPLES MAINE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

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