Rome public meetings in 2025
44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Selectmen
The Rome Board of Selectmen will meet for a budget workshop on December 22, 2025. The agenda includes a budget discussion where the board will review the town's finances. Other agenda items are procedural, such as welcome remarks, a flag pledge, limited public comment, and adjournment.
- Budget Discussion
- Public Comment (limited to two minutes per person)
- Welcome and Introductions
- Pledge to the Flag
- Other (unspecified items)
Board of Selectmen
The Rome Board of Selectmen will approve the minutes from the December 8 meeting, allow brief public comments, and sign a service agreement with Phoenix Pest Professionals. The agenda also includes routine old business, other items, department and committee reports, and adjournment.
- Approve December 8 meeting minutes
- Sign Phoenix Pest Professionals service agreement
- Public comment limited to two minutes per person
- Department and committee reports
- Adjournment
The Selectmen approved the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting with a 3-0 vote. They then voted 3-0 to adjourn the December 15, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Rome Water Quality Committee
The committee will receive an update on the 2026 budget and review several water quality initiatives. Discussions include septic data collection and shoreline best practices. The body will also receive updates regarding the Belgrade Lakes Natural Resource Committee and 7 LA.
- 2026 Budget update
- Town of Rome septic data collection update
- Shoreline best practices reader input for December deadline
- Belgrade Lakes Natural Resource Committee update
- 7 LA Update
Belgrade Area Dams Committee
The committee will meet to report on water levels and gate openings for Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake. Members will discuss current water level strategies and provide an update on winter storage.
- Water level and gate opening reports for Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake
- Winter storage update
- East Pond update
The Belgrade Area Dams Committee approved the November meeting minutes with all members in favor. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also unanimously. No other formal votes were recorded during this session.
- Accepted November meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Rome Planning Board will meet on December 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Office. The board will discuss a new business item submitted by the Travis Mills Foundation to convert an existing building located at 1063 Watson Pond Road, Map 13 Lot 5. No old business items are listed. The meeting will adjourn and the next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026.
- Travis Mills Foundation – conversion of existing building at 1063 Watson Pond Road (Map 13 Lot 5)
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC)
The committee placed the shareable working copy of the Comprehensive Plan on Google Docs and posted a read‑only version on the town website. Digitized maps were completed and also posted online. Several action items were assigned: Dick Greenan will update Strategies 18.1 and 19.3, Sandy Shute will contact the Rome Reader editor to forward newsletters, and Barbara Russell will, with Selectboard approval, send each committee its list of strategies with a cover letter. The appointment of a new CPIC chair has not yet been made.
- Shareable working document of the Comprehensive Plan uploaded to Google Docs for editing access (implemented)
- Working copy of the shareable document posted on the Rome website with read‑only public access (implemented)
- Digitized maps completed and posted on the Rome website (implemented)
- Appointment of a new CPIC chair pending (not done)
- Dick Greenan assigned to update Strategy 18.1 with language on the new State ruling for a second house on a lot (task assigned)
- Dick Greenan assigned to update Strategy 19.3 per current State law (task assigned)
- Sandy Shute assigned to contact Mary Kerwood to arrange forwarding of Rome Reader newsletters to Julie Morrison for website posting (task assigned)
- Barbara Russell, with Selectboard approval, to send each committee, board, and department its list of strategies with a cover letter (task assigned)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss new and old business. The agenda includes a budget-related report from the Road Commissioner and budget workshopping.
- Road Commissioner Report regarding the budget
- Budget workshopping
The Board accepted the November 17 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved a $50 donation for the baseball field from Andy and Christine Cook. The Board also approved spending $1,490 for additional costs related to the community center generator and associated electrical work. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
- Accepted meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved $50 baseball field donation (3-0)
- Approved $1,490 generator and electrical work expense (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (3-0)
Rome Water Quality Committee
The Rome Water Quality Committee will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, discuss the 2026 budget, and receive updates on several water‑related projects. Topics include septic data collection, Camp Roads realignment, shoreline best‑practice input, lake planning, and updates from related resource committees.
- Approval of minutes from last meeting
- 2026 Budget considerations
- Town of Rome data collection update – septic
- Camp Roads realignment & new leader
- Shoreline best practices – reader input deadline
The Rome Water Quality Committee approved the minutes from its last meeting. Budget requests and other proposals were discussed but no votes or approvals were recorded.
- Approved minutes from last meeting
Belgrade Area Dams Committee
The Belgrade Area Dams Committee will review water level measurements for Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake, and provide updates on winter storage and dam maintenance. An East Pond update will also be presented, with no specific actions or contracts listed.
The committee voted to accept the October meeting minutes after an amendment. Members agreed to deliver 1.5 yds of clayey material and perform repairs on the Salmon Dam berm. The annual budget report showing a 25.8% reduction was noted, and a review of high electricity use at the Village Dam was assigned to Mike Belanger. The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 pm.
- Accepted October minutes (motion by Dick, seconded by Tom, unanimous)
- Approved delivery of 1.5 yds clayey material for Salmon Dam berm repair
- Committee members will perform berm maintenance with a bucket crew
- Noted annual budget reduction of 25.8% compared to prior year
- Assigned Mike Belanger to review CMP electricity use data for Village Dam
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Mike, seconded by Ted, unanimous)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a budget workshop. The agenda includes a budget discussion among other routine items such as welcome, flag pledge, and public comment. No specific budget proposals or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Budget discussion
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will approve the minutes from the October 20th meeting, allow a public comment period limited to two minutes per speaker, and discuss the Lot 2B issue with Elliott Thayer and Peter Coughlin of the Department of Transportation. No other decisions are specified in the agenda.
- Approval of October 20th meeting minutes
- Public comment (limited to two minutes per person)
- Lot 2B discussion – Elliott Thayer & Peter Coughlin (DOT)
- New Business (unspecified)
- Old Business (unspecified)
The Selectmen approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. They agreed to refer the Shoreland Zoning ordinance review for Peninsula Drive paving to Code Enforcement Officer Dave Savage. A motion to accept $2,140 in donations for the town ballfield was approved 3‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. by a 3‑0 vote.
- Approve October 20, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Refer Shoreland Zoning review to Code Enforcement Officer Dave Savage (no vote recorded)
- Accept $2,140 donation for town ballfield (3-0)
- Adjourn meeting at 8:16 p.m. (3-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Rome Board of Selectmen will convene to approve the minutes from the October 6th meeting and receive department reports. The session will include public comment and updates on other business items.
- Approval of October 6th meeting minutes
- Public Comment
- Department and Committee Reports
- Newsletter update
- Next meeting scheduled for November 3rd
The Selectmen approved the minutes from the October 6th meeting. They granted the Girl Scout troops permission to store supplies and to hold an overnight event in the community center. The board also approved revised winter hours for the Town Clerk and BMV Agent. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
- Approved October 6th meeting minutes (3-0)
- Granted Girl Scouts permission to store supplies in community center
- Granted Girl Scouts permission to use community center for overnight event
- Approved revised winter hours for Town Clerk/BMV Agent (3-0)
- Tax Collector to refile penalty for overdue tree‑growth paperwork
- Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m. (3-0)
Belgrade Area Dams Committee
The committee will meet to review water levels and gate openings for Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake. The agenda includes updates on winter storage strategies and East Pond.
- Water level and gate opening reports for Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake
- Winter Storage Update
- East Pond Update
The Belgrade Area Dams Committee accepted the September meeting minutes after a motion by Dick, seconded by Tom, with all members in favor. Later, Tom moved to adjourn, seconded by Blaine, and the motion passed unanimously, ending the meeting at 4:27 pm. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Accepted September minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC)
The committee decided to post the working copy of Rome's Comprehensive Plan on the town website with read‑only access and to share editing privileges with designated contacts in each department. A color‑coding system will identify which department makes each edit. The new salt/sand shed was unanimously selected as the highest‑priority project in the town's strategic and capital planning.
- Approved posting the Comprehensive Plan on the town website (read‑only)
- Approved sharing editing access with designated contacts in each department
- Approved assigning a unique editing color to each department/committee
- Unanimously selected a new salt/sand shed as the highest‑priority need
- Noted Larry Stafford resignation and pending appointment of a replacement
Rome Water Quality Committee
The Rome Water Quality Committee will review several focus initiatives, including an update on town septic data collection, the selection of five camp‑road associations, and next steps for shoreline best‑practice guidance. It will also examine a proposed list and plan for lake details and receive updates from the Belgrade Lakes Natural Resource Committee and the 7 LA program. The meeting will conclude with general input on communication and the calendar.
- Septic data collection update (presented by C. Esthimer, M. Stafford, E. vanEeghen)
- Selection of targeted five camp‑road associations (C. Raleigh)
- Shoreline best‑practice next steps (C. Esthimer, E. vanEeghen)
- Review of proposed lake details list and completion plan (L. Matson)
- Updates from Belgrade Lakes Natural Resource Committee and 7 LA program
The Rome Water Quality Committee accepted the corrected minutes. Members reviewed septic record work, committee participation, and resource-list organization, and identified tasks such as mapping records, contacting participants, and drafting articles for the Rome Reader. Plans were noted for a budget request, a draft calendar, and collaboration with the Belgrade Natural Resources Committee. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.
Planning Board
The Rome Planning Board will discuss three applications submitted for property improvements. The items include a retaining wall for erosion control at 93 Crystal Springs Lane, a boat house foundation replacement at 11 Great Pond Lane, and a building foundation repair at 186 Peninsula Drive. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.
- Retaining wall for erosion control – James Hannum, 93 Crystal Springs Lane, Map 27 Lot 14
- Boat house foundation replacement – Twin Cove LLC, 11 Great Pond Lane, Map 23 Lot 12
- Foundation for existing building – Matt Brown, 186 Peninsula Drive, Map 19 Lot 11
Board of Selectmen
The Rome Board of Selectmen will approve the minutes from the September 22 meeting, allow limited public comment, and discuss items from the town's strategic plan. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of September 22nd meeting minutes
- Review of strategic plan items
The Board approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3-0 vote. They accepted $105 in donations for the Fire Department, also by a 3-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 pm with a unanimous 3-0 vote.
- Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted $105 fire department donations (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:26 pm (3-0)
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee set the annual Trunk‑or‑Treat for Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, 6‑8 p.m. at the Community Center. Sandy will buy hotdogs, buns, cider and mustard, while Tammy will purchase a smoke machine and 100 glow bracelets from the town account. The Haunted Trail set‑up will begin Thursday at 10 a.m., with additional tasks and advertising coordinated by committee members.
- Scheduled Annual Trunk‑or‑Treat for Oct 31, 2025, 6‑8 pm at Community Center
- Sandy assigned to purchase hotdogs, buns, cider and mustard
- Tammy authorized to purchase one smoke machine and 100 glow bracelets from Rec Comm account
- Sandy authorized to purchase two CR2450 batteries
- Set‑up team (Sandy, Chelsea, Heather) to meet Thursday 10 am; Larissa to join Friday 10 am for Haunted Trail
- Sandy and Julie to post additional notice recruiting more trunks and donations
- Bean supper reserved for Nov 1, 2025 at Community Center to raise field‑refurbishment funds
- Julie Morrison reported at least 13 trunks signed up for the event
Board of Selectmen
The Rome Board of Selectmen will hold its regular meeting on September 22, 2025. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a public comment period, and discussion of new business items such as Lot 2B, a website migration/design change, a General Assistance Ordinance, and a pest control proposal. Department and committee reports will also be presented.
- Lot 2B Discussion – Elliot Thayer & Peter Coughlin
- Website Migration/Design Change
- General Assistance Ordinance
- Pest Control Proposal
The board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (3‑0). They tabled the Lot 2B discussion until the November 3, 2025 meeting. The board approved a contract with Phoenix Pest Professionals, LLC for monthly pest control at the Community Center. They also approved a new website design and the annual General Assistance Ordinance.
- Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Tabled Lot 2B discussion until Nov 3, 2025
- Approved contract with Phoenix Pest Professionals, LLC for monthly Community Center pest control
- Approved new website design and migration
- Approved and signed the annual General Assistance Ordinance
Rome Water Quality Committee
The Rome Water Quality Committee will discuss input on septic systems, select five camp road associations for targeted work, and outline next steps for shoreline best practices. Members will also review a proposed list and plan for lake details, receive updates from the Belgrade Lakes Natural Resource Committee, and hear a 7 LA update. The meeting includes a review of the communication calendar before adjourning.
- Septic system input from Rome Reader (C. Esthimer, P. Kalin)
- Selection of five targeted camp road associations (C. Raleigh)
- Next steps for shoreline best practices (C. Esthimer, E. vanEeghen)
- Review of proposed lake details list and completion plan (L. Matson)
- Updates from Belgrade Lakes Natural Resource Committee (M. Stafford) and 7 LA (M. Farragher)
The Rome Water Quality Committee approved the minutes from its last meeting. No other formal actions were taken; discussion focused on septic data collection, camp‑road selection, shoreline best practices, a lake fact booklet, and a communication calendar. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15 at 4:00 PM.
- Approved minutes from last meeting (no vote tally recorded)
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC)
The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will meet to discuss updates to the working copy of the Comprehensive Plan, review committee activities, and address other town business.
- Review of working copy of Comprehensive Plan
- Updates to Water Quality, Recreation, and Budget committees
- Discussion of Community Resilience Partnership follow-up
- Review of Strategies and Actions
- Review of Town of Rome Emergency Action Plan
The committee voted to allocate the $7,800 match funds to repair and replace dry hydrants and to decline the $38,000 state grant for a paper study. The strategies working document was tabled for future consideration. The committee set the regular meeting day to the third Monday of each month, keeping the 3:00‑5:00 pm time slot.
- Allocate $7,800 to dry hydrant repair/replacement; reject $38K grant
- Table the strategies working document
- Set meeting day to third Monday of each month, keep 3‑5 pm time
Board of Selectmen
The Selectmen approved the minutes from the August 25 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. Public comments addressed a dock encroachment on Hoyt’s Island, with the board confirming no town concerns if the dock is maintained. No other actions were voted on, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m. by a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Belgrade Area Dams Committee
The committee accepted the August meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the proposed six‑month budget for January to June, also unanimously. The Wing’s Mill Gate 1 repair billing of $14,800 was approved. The next meeting was rescheduled to October 20 at 4 pm.
- Accepted August minutes (unanimous)
- Approved six‑month budget Jan‑Jun (unanimous)
- Approved $14,800 Wing’s Mill Gate 1 repair billing (unanimous)
- Rescheduled next meeting to Oct 20, 4 pm (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct regular business and review department and committee reports. The agenda includes a discussion on the installation of the Veteran’s Memorial Garden Stone.
- Veteran’s Memorial Garden Stone installation
The Board approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. They also approved issuing a town credit card to Lt. Adam Clement for fire‑department purchases, also 3‑0. Finally, the Board adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.
- Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
- Approved town credit card for Lt. Adam Clement (3‑0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:08 p.m. (3‑0)
Rome Water Quality Committee
The committee approved the July meeting minutes. September was designated septic month, with a Sept 15‑10 Septic Smart Week scheduled. Action items assigned include Michelle emailing Matt and Laurie a collaboration list, Matt requesting handout materials from Laurie Raleigh, and an article on septic care to appear in the Rome Reader by Aug 28. Michelle will draft an educational calendar and Lynn will draft a stewardship facts list.
- July minutes approved
- September designated septic month (Sept 15‑10 Septic Smart Week scheduled)
- Septic care article deadline set for Aug 28
- Michelle to email Matt and Laurie a collaboration list
- Matt to request handout materials from Laurie Raleigh
- Michelle to draft educational material calendar
- Lynn to draft stewardship facts list
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will meet to approve previous minutes, hear public comments, and discuss veteran memorial garden maintenance and MDOT documents.
- Approval of July 28th meeting minutes
- Veteran's Memorial Garden discussion
- Elliot Thayer – MDOT Documents
- Newsletter deadline set for August 28
The Board approved the minutes from the May‑July 28th, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. They also accepted a $150 donation to the Fire Department, also 3‑0. The Veteran’s Memorial Garden stone was approved for storage until it can be installed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 pm by a unanimous vote.
- Approved May‑July 28th, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
- Approved acceptance of $150 fire department donation (3‑0)
- Approved Veteran’s Memorial Garden stone for storage until installation
- Adjourned meeting at 7:18 pm (3‑0)
Belgrade Area Dams Committee
The Belgrade Area Dams Committee unanimously accepted the July meeting minutes. Members reviewed current dam water levels and low rainfall impacts, but no formal actions were approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Accepted July minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Selectmen
The Board approved the meeting minutes (3‑0). It authorized $1,490 from the contingency account to complete a generator payment (3‑0). The Board approved hiring PrehtiFlaherty for legal representation (3‑0). It also approved raising the Administrative Assistant’s pay to $19.50 per hour, effective July 28, 2025 (3‑0).
- Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
- Authorized $1,490 from contingency for generator payment (3-0)
- Approved hiring PrehtiFlaherty for legal representation (3-0)
- Raised Administrative Assistant pay to $19.50/hr effective 7/28/25 (3-0)
- Approved Town Welcome Packet with suggested updates (no vote recorded)
- Assigned brush cutting to Road Commissioner Kevin Hawes (no vote recorded)
- Requested quote for 1/8 mile striping on Watson Pond Road (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:01 pm (3-0)
Rome Water Quality Committee
The committee approved the June meeting minutes. Michelle Stafford was elected chair by a unanimous vote, and the former chair, Andy, was thanked for his service. No additional agenda items were added.
- Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Elected Michelle Stafford as chair (unanimous)
- No additional agenda items added
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen approved the minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting with a 3-0 vote. They discussed signage for Watson Pond Road, a draft letter about the Hoyt Island dock, and a request to take over maintenance of Nickerson Lane, directing staff to research the latter. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. with a 3-0 vote.
- Approved June 30, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (3-0)
Belgrade Area Dams Committee
The Belgrade Area Dams Committee accepted the corrected June minutes after a motion and second, with all members in favor. Members reported current lake levels and confirmed several projects scheduled for 2025, including Wing’s Mill gate repair and fencing. An East Pond guest reported the dam seal was fixed and provided a reference elevation for future water‑level tracking. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Accepted June minutes (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Board of Selectmen
The Selectmen approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting (3‑0). They accepted a $300 donation from Larry Garrison, splitting it between the Fire Department and Rescue (3‑0). The board also approved proceeding with the installation of an ATM inside the community center (3‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm (3‑0).
- Approved June 16 minutes (3-0)
- Accepted $300 donation, split between Fire Dept and Rescue (3-0)
- Approved installation of ATM inside community center (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:03 pm (3-0)
Rome Water Quality Committee
The committee approved the April meeting minutes and set the next meeting for July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM. It adopted three critical water‑quality goals—septic system data collection, Camp Road runoff best practices, and water‑body protection messaging—and named Michelle, Chris and Cynthia as the respective leads. The chair will formally request the select board to have the new CEO follow up with recent homeowners about septic inspection reports. Action items were assigned for a public article, the Rome Reader deadline, and reporting draft subgoals at the next meeting.
- Approved April meeting minutes
- Scheduled next meeting for July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
- Adopted three critical water‑quality goals and assigned leads (Michelle, Chris, Cynthia)
- Chair to request select board to ask the new CEO to follow up on septic inspection letters
- Pete will write an article for the Rome Reader and local paper
- Andy will determine the deadline for the next Rome Reader issue
- Chris, Michelle, and Cynthia will report back with draft subgoals and timelines at the next meeting
Board of Selectmen
The Selectmen approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. They also approved Linda Zimba’s purchase of her late father's foreclosed land, again 3‑0. The board then adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. with a unanimous 3‑0 vote.
- Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved Linda Zimba’s purchase of foreclosed land (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (3-0)
Belgrade Area Dams Committee
The committee approved the May meeting minutes with unanimous support. The members then voted to adjourn the session, also unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, July 14 at 4 pm.
- Accepted May meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
- Scheduled next meeting for July 14, 4 pm
Board of Selectmen
The Board approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. They also approved a pay increase for the town’s administrative assistant to $18.50 per hour, effective June 2, 2025, with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
- Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved administrative assistant pay increase to $18.50/hr, effective June 2, 2025 (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (3-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Selectmen approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting (2‑0‑1). They voted to decline the Community Resilience Program grant for dry hydrant replacement (3‑0). The meeting was then adjourned at 8:43 pm (3‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved May 5 minutes (2-0-1)
- Declined Community Resilience Program grant (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:43 pm (3-0)
Belgrade Area Dams Committee
The Belgrade Area Dams Committee approved the April meeting minutes, with all members voting in favor. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m., also unanimously.
- Accepted April minutes (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee allocated responsibilities for installing basketball backboards, developing a new playground tunnel, and pursuing a baseball field refurbishment. Members were also tasked with addressing the Hoyt Island encroachment issue at the upcoming Selectmen meeting and ordering supplies for weed control and event advertising. Additional plans include spring clean‑up of the walking track and upcoming summer BBQ events.
- Larry to fabricate adapter and install new basketball backboards
- Sandy and Larry to locate playground tunnel site and procure materials for boulder scramble and stump steps
- Sandy to contact Sports Fields Inc. for a quote on baseball field infield refurbishment
- Chelsea to check RSU 18 field‑maintenance arrangements for the baseball field
- Sandy to attend May 19 Selectmen meeting to discuss Hoyt Island encroachment and related beach items
- Sandy to order high‑concentration vinegar for walking‑track weed control
- Sandy to purchase break‑away bases for baseball field and sandwich boards for event advertising
- Chelsea to lead spring clean‑up of the walking track with her sons
Board of Selectmen
The board approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. The proposal for a town text alert was tabled until the next Select Board meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 pm by a 2‑0 vote.
- Approve April 22 minutes (2-0)
- Table town text alert proposal (no vote recorded)
- Adjourn meeting at 6:56 pm (2-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Board approved the April 7 meeting minutes with a 3-0 vote. They also approved three checks totaling $125 for the Rome Fire Department, again 3-0. The Board set June 10, 2025 as the date to meet with the Assessor about property taxes, while the town text‑alert proposal was tabled for the next meeting.
- Approved April 7 minutes (3-0)
- Approved $125 in fire department checks (3-0)
- Set June 10, 2025 date to meet Assessor on property taxes
- Tabled town text alert proposal
- Scheduled public hearing on strategic plan for May 7 at 6:30 pm
Belgrade Area Dams Committee
The Belgrade Area Dams Committee approved the March meeting minutes and confirmed four 2025 projects: Wing’s Mill Gate 1 repair, Wing’s Mill driveway/parking area, dam safety work, and GP and Salmon fencing. The committee also directed Belgrade to send invoices to Rome, Belgrade and Sidney after their town meetings. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved March minutes (motion passed unanimously)
- Confirmed Wing’s Mill Gate 1 repair for 2025
- Confirmed Wing’s Mill driveway/parking area for 2025
- Confirmed dam safety work for 2025 with Maine Dock & Lift Services
- Confirmed GP and Salmon fencing for 2025 with All Around Fencing
- Directed Belgrade to send invoices to Rome, Belgrade and Sidney
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed unanimously)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen approved the minutes from the March 25 meeting, accepted two checks totaling $250 for the Rome Fire Department, and adjourned the meeting at 7:48 pm. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved March 25 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted $250 donation to Rome Fire Department (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:48 pm (3-0)
Board of Selectmen
The board approved the March 10 minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It hired Dave Savage to replace Code Enforcement Officer Ed Avery. The board decided to submit a Department of Transportation entrance permit for the newly acquired property. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved March 10 minutes (3-0)
- Hired Dave Savage as Code Enforcement Officer (no vote recorded)
- Decided to submit DOT entrance permit for RT 225 property (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)