Orrington public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Select Board accepted the resignation of member Charles Green. The Board also agreed to change regular meeting times to 5:30 pm starting in January and decided not to hold a second meeting in December.
- Resignation of Select Board member Charles Green
- Change of regular meeting time to 5:30 pm beginning in January
- Approval of town accounts payable warrants
- Report on commencement of solar array at the school
Meeting
The Select Board reviewed and discussed the final disposition of two tax‑acquired properties, one at 290 Center Drive and another at 21 Betts Road. The Board considered offers involving a quitclaim deed for the Center Drive property, noting a deadline of December 1 for the current offer. For the Betts Road property, the Board heard a proposal from the former owner to redeem the taxes but voted not to accept the offer. The Board also approved a façade grant application for Lav’s Auto at 88 River Road and accepted the resignation of Conservation Commissioner Patricia Judd.
- Discussed sale options for tax‑acquired property at 290 Center Drive (offer expires Dec 1)
- Considered redemption offer for tax‑acquired property at 21 Betts Road; Board declined to accept
- Approved façade grant application for Lav’s Auto, 88 River Road
- Accepted resignation of Patricia Judd from the Conservation Commission
- Tabling of Charles Green’s resignation from the Board of Selectmen until next meeting
Meeting
The Planning Board will conduct site visits at 9 Old Field Drive/Center Drive and Stonewall Drive. The meeting will include reviews of the Thistle Ridge Subdivision and the W. L. Properties Center Drive subdivision amendment.
- Site visit: 9 Old Field Drive/Center Drive
- Site visit: Stonewall Drive
- Thistle Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Plan/Final Plan Review
- W. L. Properties Center Drive: Final Review/Subdivision Amendment
Meeting
The Select Board approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting and signed town accounts payable warrants. It then resolved to name the Town Hall Annex room “Orangetown Meeting Room” after a student vote, and adopted a dedication resolution with plaques for the renamed room. Department heads presented reports on town operations, fire EMS, county updates, and the library.
- Approve minutes of October 27, 2025 meeting (vote Yes‑4)
- Approve town accounts payable warrants (passed and signed)
- Resolve to name Town Hall Annex room “Orangetown Meeting Room” (vote Yes‑4)
- Adopt dedication and plaques resolution for the renamed meeting room (vote Yes‑4)
- Department Head reports presented (Town Manager, Fire EMS, County, Library)
Meeting
The Select Board approved the town's September 14 meeting minutes and signed the accounts payable warrants. It voted to move ahead with a mini‑documentary about Orrington, using Five and Dime Studios and seeking a Maine Tourism grant to cover half of the cost. The Board also approved buying a John Deere 544 wheeled loader for Public Works after reviewing five proposals.
- Approve Select Board meeting minutes from September 14, 2025 (vote 4‑0).
- Discuss and pending approval of a mini‑documentary with Five and Dime Studios; grant writing by Brittany Sanford for Maine Tourism grant covering 50% of costs.
- Approve purchase of a John Deere 544 wheeled loader for Public Works (motion 4‑0).
- Executive session to consider an Economic Development matter under M.R.S.A. Title 1 §405(6)(C).
- Public comment notice for Greenfield Trust river remediation meeting on Oct. 29 in Bucksport.
Meeting
The board reviewed the after‑the‑fact Thistle Ridge subdivision application for four lots on Stone Wall Drive in the Low‑Density Residential District. After identifying several deficiencies—including missing storm‑water plan, dimensions, culverts, and road details—the board voted unanimously to table the application until the developer provides a certified storm‑water management plan and corrects the listed items. The board also scheduled a site visit before the next meeting on November 19, 2025.
- Thistle Ridge subdivision application for 4‑lot subdivision on south side of Stone Wall Drive (lots 18, 18A, 18B) tabled pending storm‑water plan
- Developer must submit digital site plan with georeferenced GPS coordinates
- All structures, culverts, and road dimensions must be shown on the map
- State‑certified storm‑water management plan required before further review
Meeting
The Orrington Select Board approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting and the town’s accounts payable warrants. Department heads reported on upcoming dump day, absentee‑voting deadlines, a boat‑launch project, trail work, and a river‑cleanup meeting. After an executive‑session discussion of an economic‑development matter, the Board voted to ratify the Town Manager’s signature on a real estate contract.
- Approve September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
- Approve town accounts payable warrants (signed)
- Town Manager report: dump day Saturday 8 am‑3 pm at EPEC plant; absentee‑voting deadline Oct 30
- Executive session to consider an Economic Development matter (M.R.S.A. Title 1 § 405(6)(C))
- Ratify Town Manager’s signature on a real estate contract (vote 4‑0)
Meeting
The Orrington Select Board approved the minutes from the September 8 meeting and confirmed town accounts payable warrants. It appointed Montana Langille as an on‑call firefighter and EMT. The board discussed and adopted a revised General Assistance Ordinance, setting a public hearing for Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM. An executive session was held to consider an Economic Development matter under M.R.S.A. Title 1, §405(6)(C).
- Adoption of revised General Assistance Ordinance; public hearing set for Sep 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
- Appointment of Montana Langille as on‑call firefighter & EMT
- Approval of town accounts payable warrants (no dollar amount specified)
- Discussion of listing and condition of 290 Center Drive; possible demolition considered
- Executive Session to consider an Economic Development matter under M.R.S.A. Title 1 §405(6)(C)
Meeting
The Planning Board will consider preliminary approval for the W. L. Properties Center Drive Subdivision expansion and hold an introductory meeting for the Thistle Ridge Subdivision. Members will also review three state laws regarding housing density, commercial residential use, and parking minimums.
- Preliminary approval for W. L. Properties Center Drive Subdivision expansion/revision
- Introductory meeting for Thistle Ridge Subdivision
- Review of LD 1829 regarding housing density
- Review of LD 997 regarding residential use in commercial districts
- Review of LD 427 regarding municipal parking space minimums
Meeting
The Select Board decided to list two tax-acquired properties with a real estate agent and initiate an eviction process for one of those properties. The Board also voted to establish a new policy for EMS billing and collections, including the write-off of older accounts.
- Voted to list tax-acquired property at 290 Center Drive (Map 005 Lot 098-A) with agent Jim Stoneton
- Voted to list tax-acquired property at 21 Betts Road (Map 002 Lot 093) and proceed with eviction of current occupant
- Voted to establish a new policy for EMS billing and collections
- Reported paving of Brewer Lake Rd. from the store to the red bridge
- Confirmed fall cleanup day for October 18