Rome public meetings in 2025

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

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

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 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)

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

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)

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

Belgrade Area Dams Committee

The Belgrade Area Dams Committee will meet to review current water levels and strategies for fall drawdown, discuss the upcoming Wing’s Mill Gate 1 repair project, and address procedural items like approving August meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Fall Drawdown Strategy discussion
• Wing’s Mill Gate 1 Repair project update

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 Rome, ME Board of Selectmen will convene a regular meeting with no substantive decisions or votes listed on the agenda. The body will follow standard procedural items including approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

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)

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 is meeting to review the 7 Lakes Alliance and align goals. Members will discuss septic data collection and the selection of five targeted camp road associations. The group will also determine next steps for shoreline best practices and educational materials.

• Review of 7 Lakes Alliance
• Rome septic data collection status
• Selection of 5 targeted camp road associations
• Shoreline best practices and educational materials
• Septic month article for Rome Reader

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

Belgrade Area Dams Committee

The Belgrade Area Dams Committee will review current water levels and strategies for managing them, receive updates on dam maintenance projects, and discuss upcoming repairs including Wing’s Mill Gate 1 and safety fencing. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

• Wing’s Mill Gate 1 Repair
• Wing’s Mill Driveway/Parking Area
• Dams Safety
• Great Pond and Salmon Lake Fencing

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)

Planning Board

The Rome Planning Board will meet on August 11, 2025, to review a permit application for an after-the-fact deck and retaining wall at 360 Augusta Road. The board will also hold procedural items including introductions and adjournment.

• After-the-fact deck and retaining wall permit review for 360 Augusta Road (Map 21 Lot 29A)
• Christopher Bambakakis representing applicant Lian Fedus

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)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss legal representation and bids for brush cutting and sand/salt. The agenda also includes a report from Town Clerk Julie Morrison.

• Legal representation discussion
• Brush cutting and sand/salt bid discussion
• Town Clerk report

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

Belgrade Area Dams Committee

The Rome Planning Board will review three property requests involving building remodels and shoreline zone modifications. The board will also receive a CEO update regarding SZO DEP and a legal opinion.

• Travis Mills Foundation: Remodel existing building and add new building at Watson Pond Road (Map 12 Lot 05)
• Andrew and Marie Corsello: Roof addition to deck and dock removal at 251 Mountain Road (Map 20 Lot 16)
• June and Adam Ackley: Path and erosion control plan at 73 Peninsula Drive (Map 19 Lot 48)
• CEO update on SZO DEP and legal opinion

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)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review three specific site requests involving building additions and erosion control. The board will also receive a CEO update regarding SZO DEP and a legal opinion.

• Travis Mills Foundation: Remodel existing building and add new building at Watson Pond Road (Map 12 Lot 05)
• Andrew and Marie Corsello: Roof addition to deck and dock removal at 251 Mountain Road (Map 20 Lot 16)
• June and Adam Ackley: Path and erosion control plan at 73 Peninsula Drive (Map 19 Lot 48)
• CEO update on SZO DEP and legal opinion

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct regular business and review previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Nickerson Lane with Tom Tarnay.

• Discussion regarding Nickerson Lane with Tom Tarnay

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)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to address new business regarding a plowing contract. The agenda also includes discussions on an ATM, land site development, and a town beach survey.

• Cecil Merry plowing contract
• Elliot Thayer land site development
• Town beach survey discussion
• ATM discussion

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)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet for a special session to discuss the 2025 Tax Commitment. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Tax Commitment

Rome Water Quality Committee

The committee will meet to establish its critical goals and priorities. Members will also receive updates regarding septic systems and Camp Road.

• Introduction of new CEO
• Septic update
• Camp Road update
• Brainstorming and setting of critical goals and priorities

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 Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct regular business and hear public comment. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a permit for Steve McCarthy and a requested correction to the Country Acres Lane road sign.

• Permit discussion with Steve McCarthy
• Requested correction to Country Acres Lane road sign

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 will report on current water levels and gate openings for four local ponds. Members will discuss water level strategies and provide updates on several dam maintenance projects.

• Water level reports for Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake
• Wing’s Mill Gate 1 Repair update
• Wing’s Mill Driveway/Parking Area update
• Dams Safety discussion
• GP and Salmon Fencing update

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

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to consider two requests for deck work at Peninsula Point. The board will also receive updates regarding complaints at Pine Tree Camp and Augusta Road, and a follow-up on Crystal Spring.

• Request by John Beccia (131 Peninsula Point) to replace deck and add concrete footing under wall
• Request by John Connley (149 Peninsula Point) to replace decking on existing deck
• CEO update on complaints at Pine Tree Camp and Augusta Road
• Follow up on Crystal Spring

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review updates on text alert pricing and the Veterans Memorial Garden. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the Recreation Committee BBQ.

• Recreation Committee BBQ & Boston Post Cane Presentation
• Text Alert Pricing/Info Update
• Veterans Memorial Garden Update

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)

Rome Water Quality Committee

The Rome Water Quality Committee will convene at 4 PM in Town Hall to approve the minutes from its April meeting, introduce a new CEO, and receive updates on septic systems and the Camp Road project. Members may also add new topics and provide public feedback before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of April meeting
• Septic system update
• Camp Road project update

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC)

The committee will meet to review updates to the Comprehensive Plan and the Town of Rome Emergency Action Plan. Members will also discuss the Community Resilience Partnership Grant and establish goals for 2025.

• Community Resilience Partnership Grant
• Town of Rome Emergency Action Plan
• Updates to the Comprehensive Plan working copy
• Freedom of Access Act Training
• Budget Committee Representative membership

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the Rec Committee and a site plan update. The board is also scheduled to sign the RSU 18 Warrant.

• Signing of RSU 18 Warrant
• Rec Committee discussion with Sandy Shute
• Site Plan Update from Elliot Thayer

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

This monthly meeting includes approval of prior minutes, reports on water levels for Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake, and discussions on current water level strategies. The committee will also review dam maintenance projects including Wing's Mill Gate 1 Repair, the Wing's Mill driveway/parking area, and fencing at Great Pond and Salmon Lake. An update on East Pond is also scheduled.

• Reports on water levels (Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, Messalonskee Lake)
• Discussion of 2023-24 Fall Winter Storage status
• Wing's Mill Gate 1 Repair update
• Wing's Mill Driveway/Parking Area update
• East Pond update

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 Rome Recreation Committee will discuss installation of a new playground activity, an encroachment issue on Hoyt Island, and a proposal for a water trail across 7 Lakes using the Rome Town Beach. The committee will also consider adding a canoe/kayak rack for residents and finalize dates and leaders for summer events, including a Boston Cane presentation BBQ.

• Installation of new playground activity
• Hoyt Island encroachment discussion
• Water trail across 7 Lakes using Rome Town Beach
• Canoe/kayak rack for residents
• Summer event dates and leaders (including Boston Cane presentation BBQ)

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 of Selectmen is holding a public hearing to discuss strategic plan items for Rome's future projects over the next 5 to 10 years. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and public input session.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan Items for Rome’s future projects (next 5–10 years)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a Town Text Alert Proposal for resident notifications and consider a Boston Post Cane Holder item. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment. No binding votes are explicitly scheduled on these non-procedural items.

• Boston Post Cane Holder — likely a recognition item for the town's oldest resident
• Town Text Alert Proposal — potential emergency/community notification system

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)

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC)

The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will review updates to the working comprehensive plan, discuss strategic planning, and the Town of Rome Emergency Action Plan. They will also address the Community Resilience Partnership Grant and set 2025 goals. The meeting is largely procedural and focused on ongoing planning efforts.

• Updates to working copy of Comprehensive Plan
• Strategic Planning discussion
• Town of Rome Emergency Action Plan review
• Community Resilience Partnership Grant update
• 2025 Goals setting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing regarding a strategic planning meeting. The board is also discussing a dog ordinance and a proposal for a town text alert system.

• Public hearing for Strategic Planning Meeting
• Animal Control – Dog Ordinance
• Review of second proposal for town text alert
• Update to D.O.T. driveway entrance permit

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

Rome Water Quality Committee

The committee will meet to review shoreland zone cutting practices and receive updates on septic and Camp Road projects. The session includes a presentation on arborist services and feedback regarding the recent Town meeting.

• Shoreland zone cutting presentation by Jason Flood of All Seasons Tree Service
• Septic update provided by Michelle
• Camp Road update provided by Emilie
• Feedback on Town meeting table

Belgrade Area Dams Committee

The Belgrade Area Dams Committee will meet to review and discuss current water levels and gate openings at Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake. They will also cover water level strategies from the 2023-24 fall/winter storage period. Old business includes project updates on Wing's Mill Gate 1 Repair, Wing's Mill Driveway/Parking Area, Dams Safety, and fencing at Great Pond and Salmon Lake. The meeting is routine with no new business or East Pond update on the agenda.

• Wing's Mill Gate 1 Repair discussion
• Wing's Mill Driveway/Parking Area project
• Dams Safety update
• Great Pond and Salmon Lake fencing updates
• Water level reports for four lakes with gate opening data

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)

Planning Board

The Rome Planning Board will meet to discuss a proposal from Amanda and Matthew Pelletier. The discussion concerns a dog boarding facility at 277 Wooster Hill Rd.

• Dog boarding facility proposal for 277 Wooster Hill Rd (Map 10 Lot 13)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss hiring an administrative assistant and a new Code Enforcement Officer (Dave Savage), review a text alert proposal from UpAhead for the next budget, and receive updates on a driveway permit, grants.gov password, and a letter from the Mayor of Waterville. They will also approve minutes from March 24th and hear public comment.

• Hiring an Administrative Assistant
• New CEO — Dave Savage
• UpAhead text alert proposal for next budget
• Driveway permit DOT update for Sand and Salt Shed
• Discuss letter of approval from Mayor of Waterville

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 of Selectmen will meet to discuss the replacement of the Code Enforcement Officer and receive a development update from Thayer Engineering. The meeting includes a public comment period and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Code Enforcement Officer replacement discussion with Dick Greenan and Barbara Saxton
• Development update consultation with Elliot Thayer of Thayer Engineering

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)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will meet primarily to enter executive session under Maine law to discuss a personnel matter regarding the Administrative Assistant. The remainder of the agenda is procedural: call to order, pledge, exit session, other business, and adjournment.

• Executive session for personnel matters: Administrative Assistant (1 M.R.S.A. §405 (6)(A))

Belgrade Area Dams Committee

The Belgrade Area Dams Committee will meet to approve February meeting minutes, receive reports on current water levels and gate openings for four lakes, and discuss water level strategies including the 2023-24 Fall Winter Storage status. Old business includes updates on the Wing's Mill Gate 1 Repair, the Wing's Mill driveway/parking area, general dam safety, and fencing for Great Pond and Salmon Lake. An update on East Pond is also scheduled.

• Wing's Mill Gate 1 Repair project update
• Wing's Mill driveway/parking area discussion
• Dam safety review
• Great Pond and Salmon Lake fencing update
• East Pond update

The Belgrade Area Dams Committee met and reviewed current water levels across four lakes, noting they are below full and being managed for winter storage. No new maintenance was reported this month. The committee confirmed several 2025 projects within budget, including Wing's Mill Gate 1 repair and dam safety work. Rome approved two warrant articles for the committee's funding request.

• Accepted February meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Confirmed Wing's Mill Gate 1 Repair planned for 2025
• Confirmed Wing's Mill Driveway/Parking Area planned for 2025
• Confirmed Dams Safety work planned for 2025
• Confirmed GP and Salmon Fencing planned for 2025
• Noted Rome approved two warrant articles totaling requested amount
• Adjourned meeting at 4:17pm (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Rome Board of Selectmen will meet to consider approval of previous minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on a cybersecurity grant and Maine Power Options. New business includes a presentation from 7 Lakes Alliance, board appointments, and an RSU 18 update.

• 7 Lakes Alliance presentation by Noah Pollack
• Boards and Committees appointments/signatures
• RSU 18 February 2025 update
• Cybersecurity Grant update and workshops
• Maine Power Options update

The Rome Board of Selectmen approved the February 24 meeting minutes 3-0. They heard a presentation from 7 Lakes Alliance requesting a letter of support for land purchases, discussed the new Road Commissioner's role, and received updates on cybersecurity, Maine Power Options, and a land site concept plan. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from February 24, 2025, 3-0.
• Discussed 7 Lakes Alliance request for a letter of support (no vote).
• Discussed scope of Road Commissioner position with new appointee.
• Received RSU 18 update.
• Noted cybersecurity grant workshops scheduled for week of March 24.
• Forwarded information to join Maine Power Options.
• Approved funds for Thayer Engineering concept plan and reviewed driveway permit.
• Adjourned at 8:05 PM, 3-0.

Planning Board

The Rome Planning Board will meet to discuss two specific property requests. The board will review a boathouse reconstruction and a proposal for a dog boarding facility.

• Boathouse reconstruction at 246 Golden Pond Lane (Map 24 Lot 31)
• Dog boarding facility at 277 Wooster Hill Rd (Map 10 Lot 13)

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC)

The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will meet to discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, strategic planning, the Town of Rome Emergency Action Plan, and a Community Resilience Partnership Grant. New business includes an online review and adjudication of a Strategies Working Document. The meeting is primarily procedural and discussion-based, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Updates to working copy of Comprehensive Plan
• Strategic Planning discussion
• Town of Rome Emergency Action Plan
• Community Resilience Partnership Grant status
• Online review and adjudication of Strategies Working Document

The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee met and discussed updates on the 7 Lakes Paddle Trail, water quality, and strategic planning. No formal decisions were made; items were either reported or tabled pending further information.

• Tabled strategies working document until full committee is present
• Discussed continuing use of salt/sand mix for winter roads; no change made
• Reviewed 7 Lakes Paddle Trail parking and invasive species concerns; no action taken

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to hear presentations on power options and water quality. The agenda includes discussions on a law enforcement dispatch contract and a storage request from Rome Ruff Riders.

• Maine Power Options presentation by Kay Mann
• Rome Water Quality Committee update by Andy Cook
• Rome Law Enforcement Dispatch Contract
• Rome Ruff Riders storage request on CC Premises
• Land Site Update

The Board heard a presentation from Maine Power Options and agreed it would be a worthwhile pursuit, with membership costing $50. They also unanimously agreed to renew the Law Enforcement Dispatch Contract. The Rome Ruff Riders' storage request was tabled pending further insurance review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Agreed to pursue Maine Power Options membership (3-0)
• Renewed Law Enforcement Dispatch Contract (3-0)
• Tabled Rome Ruff Riders storage request pending insurance review

Board of Appeals & Fair Hearing

The Board of Appeals and Fair Hearing will meet to elect officers. The board will also consider an administrative appeal regarding the property at 64 Hillside Lane.

• Election of Officers
• Administrative appeal for Sheila Larkin, 64 Hillside Lane (map 27 lot 23)

Rome Water Quality Committee

The committee will review input from a licensed arborist and discuss updates regarding the town report and Camp Road. The meeting includes a guest report from the Belgrade Committee.

• Input from Jason Flood of All Seasons Tree service
• Status of input to the town report
• Camp Road update
• Septic update
• Report from the Belgrade Committee by Pat Donohue

The Rome Water Quality Committee met and made no formal decisions, focusing instead on planning to attend the Select Board meeting on 2/24 to discuss the sand shed location and road salt use. They also prepared for a water quality table at the town meeting on 3/8. The next committee meeting is scheduled for 3/19 with a guest speaker.

• Attend Select Board meeting 2/24 to discuss sand shed and salt use
• Plan water quality table for voting day 3/7 and town meeting 3/8
• Schedule next meeting for 3/19 with speaker Jason Flood

Board of Selectmen

The Selectboard is meeting with Thayer and the Department of Transportation for a site evaluation of an abutting property. An Annual Town Report workshop will follow the site visit.

• Site evaluation for abutting property with Thayer and Department of Transportation
• Annual Town Report workshop

Belgrade Area Dams Committee

The committee will report on water levels and gate openings for Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake. Members will discuss water level strategies and provide updates on dam maintenance and safety projects.

• Wing’s Mill Gate 1 Repair
• Wing’s Mill Driveway/Parking Area
• Dams Safety
• GP and Salmon Fencing
• East Pond Update

The Belgrade Area Dams Committee met and reviewed current lake levels, noting winter storage levels are achieved and will be maintained. They confirmed several 2025 maintenance projects, including Wing's Mill Gate 1 repair, driveway/parking area work, dam safety inspections, and fencing projects. No new business was discussed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted January meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Confirmed Wing's Mill Gate 1 repair planned for 2025 (Steve Liberty)
• Confirmed Wing's Mill driveway/parking area work planned for 2025 (Jason Stevens)
• Confirmed dam safety work planned for 2025 (Maine Dock & Lift Services)
• Confirmed Great Pond and Salmon fencing planned for 2025 (All Around Fencing)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a routine meeting with updates on a land site and the town meeting report, along with department and committee reports. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person. No new business or major decisions are listed.

• Land site update (old business)
• Town meeting report update (old business)
• Doug McCosh appearance regarding Rome Ruff Riders

The Rome Board of Selectmen approved the minutes from January 13 and 27 meetings (3-0). They discussed the upcoming land site meeting for the salt shed location, reviewed town report progress, and chose a cover photo. No major policy decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved minutes from January 13 and 27 meetings (3-0)
• Chose a cover photo for the Annual Town Report
• Scheduled a workshop on the Annual Town Report for February 12
• Discussed salt shed location with Thayer Engineering and Maine DOT
• Agreed to discuss Ruff Riders equipment storage proposal with insurance company

Planning Board

The Rome Planning Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on a single new business item: an application by Raul Ruiz, represented by G&L Contracting, for construction of a deck at 184 Hathaway Lane (Map 25 Lot 11A). The meeting includes old business, other matters, and adjournment.

• Raul Ruiz, represented by G&L Contracting, seeks approval for deck construction at 184 Hathaway Lane, Map 25 Lot 11A

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal year. Public comment is limited to two minutes per person. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion (no details provided)

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC)

The committee will discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan working copy and the Town of Rome Emergency Action Plan. Members will also review the status and adjudication of the Strategies Working Document. The meeting includes updates on water quality, historical, and veteran's garden committees.

• Town of Rome Emergency Action Plan
• Community Resilience Partnership Grant
• Strategies Working Document online review
• Water Quality committee update
• Veteran’s Garden committee update

The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee discussed updates to the Comprehensive Plan, including integrating the KVCOG addendum as tracked changes. Larry Stafford submitted a grant application for $74,914 to repair or replace dry hydrants, with the Selectboard providing $7,832 in labor. The committee also discussed septic system outreach, newsletter improvements, and the Veterans Garden progress.

• Submitted grant application for $74,914 to repair/replace dry hydrants
• Selectboard agreed to provide $7,832 in labor for hydrant project
• Discussed integrating KVCOG addendum into Comprehensive Plan as tracked changes
• Sandy to contact Alice about mailing Rome Reader to all taxpayers for septic info
• Sandy to share newsletter improvement suggestions with Alice
• Sandy to ask Alice about email sign-up note in newsletter
• Larry to obtain electronic copy of Emergency Action Plan from Adam Clement

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review and amend the Town Warrant and discuss guidelines for the town newsletter. The meeting includes a review of quotes and costs for a land site consultant regarding a new property.

• Town Warrant review and amendments
• Land site consultant quotes and cost for new property
• Town newsletter guidelines review
• Generator project updates

The Board of Selectmen tabled the January 13th meeting minutes for review at the next meeting. They continued amending the town warrant based on Budget Committee discussions. The land purchase adjacent to the Community Center was completed. No final votes were taken on substantive items.

• Tabled January 13th meeting minutes for review on February 10th
• Continued town warrant amendments per Budget Committee discussions
• Confirmed land purchase adjacent to Community Center is complete

Rome Water Quality Committee

The Rome Water Quality Committee will meet to discuss several items including updates on Camp Road and septic systems, and a guest speaker will report on Belgrade Select Board actions to strengthen Shoreland Zoning Ordinances. The committee will also review input for the town report, including a flyer and table, and consider a speaker for the next meeting.

• Report on Belgrade Select Board actions to strengthen Shoreland Zoning Ordinances (guest speaker Pat Donohue)
• Update on best parts from Guilford conditional use permit ordinance for short-term rentals (COE update)
• Status of input to the town report including flyer, table, and momento for town meeting
• Camp Road update
• Septic update

The Rome Water Quality Committee approved the December meeting notes and discussed ongoing efforts, including finalizing town report documents on septic recommendations and planning an awareness campaign. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy changes; the meeting focused on updates and future planning.

• Approved December meeting notes
• Finalized septic recommendations and annual report documents for town report
• Planned to request a table at town meeting for septic recommendations
• Agreed to coordinate table with BLA and assign Cynthia to materials
• Discussed potential short-term rental ordinance, but no action taken
• Agreed to have Colby students review town septic files this summer
• Ed to locate 1988 septic ordinance for review

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will receive a presentation from Representative Sherry Frost and Dr. Timothy Pieh, and discuss establishing a Capital Planning Committee. They will also update preparations for a public hearing and the town report. The agenda includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Presentation by Representative Sherry Frost and Dr. Timothy Pieh
• Discussion on establishing a Capital Planning Committee
• Update on preparations for a Public Hearing
• Town Report Preparation
• Approval of December 30th meeting minutes

The Rome Board of Selectmen approved the December 30th meeting minutes, a legal expense invoice from the legal expense reserve account, and a $1,000 donation to the Fire Department from Robert Young. They also reviewed town warrant articles for the March 2025 elections and discussed establishing a Capital Planning Committee.

• Approved December 30th meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved legal expense invoice from reserve account (3-0)
• Accepted $1,000 donation to Fire Department from Robert Young (3-0)
• Reviewed town warrant articles #1-63 for accuracy and revision

Belgrade Area Dams Committee

The Belgrade Area Dams Committee meets to approve December minutes, receive reports on current water levels and gate openings for four lakes, and discuss water level strategies for fall/winter storage. Old business includes updates on Wing's Mill Gate 1 repair, driveway/parking area, dam safety, and fencing. New business is open, and an East Pond update is scheduled. The meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

• Reports on water levels and gate openings for Great Pond, Long Pond, Salmon Lake, and Messalonskee Lake
• Discussion of 2023-24 Fall Winter Storage status/progress
• Update on Wing's Mill Gate 1 Repair
• Update on Wing's Mill Driveway/Parking Area
• Discussion of Dam Safety and GP and Salmon Fencing

The Belgrade Area Dams Committee accepted a $18,950 bid from Jason Stevens for the Wing's Mill driveway and parking area project, planned for 2025. The committee also discussed dam levels, maintenance issues, and an inter-local agreement request from Bucksport. No other major decisions were made.

• Accepted $18,950 bid from Jason Stevens for Wing's Mill driveway/parking area (all in favor)
• Approved December meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:26 PM (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Rome Planning Board will meet to discuss three specific property requests. The board is reviewing a deck reconstruction and two changes of use.

• Deck reconstruction at 187 Peninsula Dr (Vara and Josh Rubenstein)
• Change of use at 191 Peninsula Dr (Daniel Cohen)
• Change of use at 1 Bickford Lane (Mary Murphy and Paul Berkner)