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 "city": "Orrington",
 "state": "Maine",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/orrington/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to approve Town Manager contract for three fiscal years",
   "summary": "The Orrington Select Board will vote on several routine items, including approving meeting minutes and town accounts payable warrants. They will elect a chair for the upcoming fiscal year and adopt annual municipal officer policies and disbursement warrants. The board will also consider a three‑year contract for the Town Manager.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/AGENDA__-_JULY_13.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Town to authorize disbursement of excess proceeds from 290 Center Drive sale",
   "summary": "The Orrington Select Board will approve minutes from prior meetings and consider the disbursement of excess proceeds from the sale of tax‑acquired property at 290 Center Drive. It will also authorize the Town Manager to complete all paperwork and releases related to that sale. Additional items include department head reports and an executive session on an economic‑development matter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/AGENDA__-_JUNE_22(2).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board appointed Joseph Cox to the Orrington Recreation Committee",
   "summary": "The Orrington Select Board met on June 10, 2026 to conduct routine business. Members approved town accounts payable warrants, accepted resignations of three Fire EMS personnel, and appointed Joseph Cox to the Orrington Recreation Committee. They also approved the Town Manager's carry‑over of approximately 32 vacation hours and received reports from the Town Manager, Fire EMS, Public Library, and County Sheriff.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/June_10.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board approves final edits to the proposed town charter amendment",
   "summary": "The Select Board discussed and approved the final grammatical corrections to the proposed charter amendment that will be presented for a vote at the June 1 annual town meeting. The board also approved replacement of the pavilion and picnic table at the canoe portage area on the Sedgeunkedunk stream and signed the municipal warrant for the upcoming town meeting. Additional items included approval of meeting minutes, accounts payable warrants, and appointments to the ORC and Zoning Board of Appeals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/May_26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board to discuss East Bucksport Road Subdivision updates",
   "summary": "The Orrington Planning Board will approve the minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting, receive an update on the East Bucksport Road Subdivision, and hold an introductory/sketch plan meeting for the Center Drive/East Bucksport Road Subdivision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/May_20_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to approve combined school and municipal budget figures",
   "summary": "The Orrington Select Board will vote to approve the budget figures for the combined school and municipal budget after the May 4 public hearing. The board will also sign the municipal election warrant for the June 1, 2026 town‑wide election of School and Select Board members, and set a public hearing on proposed charter amendments for May 21 at 6:00 PM. Additional items include approval of prior meeting minutes and town accounts payable warrants.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/May_11.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board awarded curbside trash collection contract to Gregory’s Disposal",
   "summary": "The Select Board reviewed proposals for the town's curbside trash collection and voted to award the contract to Gregory’s Disposal, the lowest bidder. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 13 meeting and the town's accounts payable warrants. Several library appointments and a Zoning Board of Appeals appointment were confirmed. The draft audited financial statements were tabled for further review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/April_27.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board recommends update to Site Plan/Subdivision ordinance",
   "summary": "The Planning Board approved amendments to Article 6 of the Orrington Land Use Ordinance regarding site inspection conditions. The board recommended that the Select Board propose these changes for approval at the June Town Meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/Mins.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board approved RLC Engineering contract for solar at Center Drive School",
   "summary": "The Orrington Select Board opened and read four curbside trash pickup bids and heard questions from bidders. The board approved an on‑premises liquor license for Rocky Knoll Golf Course at 94 River Road and a facade grant for My Vault Self Storage at 194 River Road. It also approved a contract with RLC Engineering for a solar project at Center Drive School. An executive session was held to consider an economic‑development matter before returning to the open meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/April_13.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board will sign quitclaim deed returning tax‑acquired parcel to its prior owner",
   "summary": "The Orrington Select Board will consider several items at its March 27 meeting. Items include a discussion on a memorial for Azubah Freeman Ryder, signing a quitclaim deed for Map 008 Lot 022‑A, and reviewing a facade grant application for Ameriprise Financial at 210 River Road. The board will also approve minutes from the March 9 meeting and town accounts payable warrants.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/AGENDA__-_MARCH_23.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board approves W.L. Properties subdivision plan",
   "summary": "The Planning Board approved the Final Subdivision Plan for W.L. Properties at Center Drive/Oak Hill following a site visit. The board also approved language for amendments to the Land Use Ordinance Article 6 regarding site plans and subdivisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/March_18_Mins(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Orrington Select Board discusses curbside trash collection and budgets",
   "summary": "The Select Board discussed options for a new curbside trash collection RFP, including the use of toter services. The board also conducted a total review of departmental budgets, revenue estimates, and initial mil rates for commitment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/March_9.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board approves $70k for fire equipment and $109k in TAP funds",
   "summary": "The Select Board approved hiring a new library staff member and authorized the purchase of new fire department breathing air equipment up to $70,000. The board also approved final distributions of $109,556.92 from TAP sales proceeds and discussed budget needs for various town departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/February_24(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Discuss replacing the fire department’s SCBA filling equipment",
   "summary": "The Orrington Select Board will approve the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting and the town's accounts payable warrants. The board will consider an initial discussion on capital replacement of the Fire Department SCBA filling equipment and will accept the Swetts Pond Dam biennial Emergency Action Plan dated January 27, 2026. A budget review for several town departments and an appointment of Sarah Gladu to the Library are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/AGENDA__-_FEBRUARY_23.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board ratified sale of 21 Betts Rd and authorized 290 Center Dr tax‑acquired sale",
   "summary": "The Select Board ratified the Town Manager’s actions in the sale of 21 Betts Road that closed on January 30, 2026. It authorized the Town Manager to execute all paperwork for the sale of tax‑acquired property at 290 Center Drive. The board discussed initial department budgets, noting a uniform 3.5% salary increase for staff. It also approved the disbursement of excess proceeds from the 290 Center Drive sale.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/February_9.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board authorizes disbursement of proceeds from 21 Betts Road sale",
   "summary": "The Select Board reviewed initial budgets for seven town departments and discussed funding for the Orrington Trail Riders. The board also authorized the distribution of excess proceeds from the sale of tax-acquired property at 21 Betts Road to the previous owner.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/January_27.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Select Board to review initial budgets and tax property proceeds",
   "summary": "The Select Board will conduct initial budget reviews for seven town departments. The board will also discuss the disbursement of excess proceeds from the sale of tax acquired property at 21 Betts Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/AGENDA__-_JANUARY_26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Board approved Thistle Ridge 4‑lot subdivision on Stone Wall Drive",
   "summary": "The Orrington Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the final plan for the Thistle Ridge subdivision, a 4‑lot project on the south side of Stone Wall Drive within the Low‑Density Residential District. The board found the storm‑water study and drip‑edge filter plan satisfactory. The board also voted to table the W. L. Properties Center Drive subdivision application until a site visit can be completed, with a possible extension to the March meeting. No public comments were received and the next meeting is set for February 18, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/Jan_21_Mins.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board approved $28,525.84 grant for fire department extraction equipment",
   "summary": "The Select Board approved annual junkyard permits for four businesses, a $3,300 grant for the Vault storage facility, and a $28,525.84 grant for fire department extraction equipment. The Board also approved the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting and town accounts payable warrants. Discussion continued on a potential tourism film project estimated at $25,000‑$30,000, which was not decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://orrington.org/vertical/sites/%7B66869F6F-0C7F-4D86-A31D-781DC0391C4D%7D/uploads/January_12.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://orrington.govoffice.com"
  }
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