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Penobscot County public meetings in 2022

59 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

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✓ Decided: Commissioners announce ARPA fund awards and approve several county contracts

The Board announced multiple ARPA grant awards to community organizations and approved ACO contracts for the City of Old Town and University of Maine. The Commissioners also authorized spending from the criminal forfeiture account for training and software. A request for $5,046,975 for PCHC housing and recovery services was discussed but not decided.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve ARPA awards and TIF grants for emergency equipment

The Board ratified several ARPA funding awards and approved multiple Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grants for fire and rescue equipment. They also removed the $100K cap from TIF grant guidelines and approved 2023 ACO contracts for Milford, Orono, and Veazie.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to discuss ARPA funding, UT/TIF applications, and executive sessions on contracts

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including ARPA funding announcements, Unorganized Territory (UT) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) applications, and two executive sessions for contract matters. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, warrants, and other routine business.

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Tue Dec 13, 2022

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve 2023 ACO contracts and financial warrants

The board approved 2023 ACO contracts for Bradley, Clifton, and Dedham and authorized several financial warrants. A public hearing was held for the 2023 County Budget, which includes a tax assessment of $21,087,005.

Tue Dec 6, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022

The Commissioners will receive updates from the Probate, NWDB, EMDC, UT, EMA, Sheriff, and Administration departments. The agenda includes the approval of meeting minutes and various warrants.

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Tue Dec 6, 2022

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve new sheriff's vehicles and emergency service contracts

The board approved the purchase of four vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and authorized funding for the Old Town and Patten emergency service contracts. Additionally, the commission approved a part-time finance position for the EMA and authorized several payment warrants.

Tue Nov 29, 2022

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Commissioners to hold executive sessions on contract matters

The Penobscot County Commissioners are meeting to discuss contract matters in two executive sessions, approve meeting minutes, hear public comment, and receive an administration update. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

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Tue Nov 29, 2022

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve sign-on bonuses for jail and patrol officers

The Penobscot County Commissioners approved sign-on bonuses for PRCC, Patrol, and Correction Officers. The board also approved payroll and A/P warrants totaling $409,194.54 and the minutes from the November 22, 2022 meeting.

Tue Nov 22, 2022

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve PRCC equipment funding and 2023 budget hearing date

The board approved a five-year agreement for Rapid SOS software and funding for a new recorder. They also set the 2023 County Budget Public Hearing for December 13, 2022. An updated IT staffing plan and several warrants were approved.

Tue Nov 22, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to hold contract-related executive sessions

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and warrants, receive updates from IT, EMA, and Facilities, and hold four executive sessions under Maine law for contract matters. No specific dollar amounts or substantive decisions are listed in the agenda.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

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County to award ARPA funds to Wabanaki Public Health

The Penobscot County Commissioners will consider approving an ARPA sub-recipient award check to Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness. The agenda also includes updates from the District Attorney, UT, PRCC, Sheriff, and Administration, plus approval of minutes and warrants.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve RFP for mobile video and body-worn cameras

The board approved a Request for Proposal for a mobile video system and body-worn cameras. They also authorized several criminal forfeiture payments to the DA's office and increased pay for the Regional Animal Control Officer.

Tue Nov 8, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meet Nov. 8 with personnel executive sessions

The Penobscot County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting on November 8, 2022, with updates from the deeds, facilities, finance, and UT departments, followed by approval of warrants. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters, one involving Sheriff Morton. No specific dollar amounts or action items are listed in the agenda.

Tue Nov 8, 2022

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve TIF grants and infrastructure funding

The board approved two TIF grants for emergency equipment and forestry machinery. They also authorized funding for a culvert project and a solid waste agreement. Warrants totaling over $1 million were approved.

Tue Nov 1, 2022

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve 2023 County Budget and $900K ARPA fund allocation

The board approved the 2023 County Budget and the Unorganized Territory FY24 Budget. They also authorized a program to allocate $300,000 in ARPA funds to each Commissioner's District for qualified recipients.

Tue Nov 1, 2022

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Commissioners to finalize 2023 county budget draft

The Penobscot County Commissioners will discuss and finalize the 2023 County Budget draft from the Budget Committee. They will also receive updates on facilities, IT, the Unorganized Territory, and emergency management, and hold two executive sessions on contract matters.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022

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✓ Decided: Penobscot County Commissioners approve final 2023 proposed budget

The Commissioners approved the final revisions of the 2023 proposed County Budget following a review of multiple department budgets. The board also approved the ARPA 3rd Quarter P & E Report for website posting and authorized several warrants.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to review 2023 budget, ARPA funds, and award sub-recipient checks

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 budget, receive an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and award checks to several sub-recipients including Eastern Area Agency on Aging, Millinocket Memorial Library, and Millinocket Regional Hospital. The board will also hear updates from the Unorganized Territory and the Sheriff, and will enter executive sessions for contract and personnel matters.

Tue Oct 18, 2022

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County commissioners to award ARPA grants, review multiple department budgets, and hold executive session on a contract matter

The Penobscot County Commissioners will award ARPA funds to nine organizations, including Welcome to Housing Home Goods Bank and Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, and hear budget presentations for Probate, EMDC, HR, Administration, and several other departments. They will also discuss recruitment and retention for the PRCC and hold an executive session on a contract matter.

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Tue Oct 4, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meet for budget presentations and warrants

The Commissioners will hear budget presentations for the Civil, Sheriff, and Jail departments. The meeting also includes updates from IT and Administration, as well as approval of various warrants.

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Tue Sep 27, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meet for budget presentations and executive sessions

The Commissioners will hear budget presentations from the EMA, UT Administration, HR, and Administration departments. The agenda also includes updates from the EMA, UT, and IT, as well as several scheduled executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters.

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Thu Sep 22, 2022

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Commissioners to review ARPA sub-recipient applications

The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold an executive session to review applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) sub-recipients. The meeting includes several community stakeholders and county administrators.

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Tue Sep 20, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meet for updates and budget presentations

The Commissioners will receive departmental updates and budget presentations for Probate, PRCC, and the District Attorney. The meeting also includes recruitment and administration updates, as well as an executive session regarding a personnel matter.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to review department budget presentations

The Commissioners will receive budget presentations from the Deeds, Buildings and Grounds, Building Improvements, and Finance departments. The meeting includes updates from the Sheriff and Administration, as well as a closed executive session regarding a contract matter.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to review 2023 budget presentation

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2023 budget and receive updates on IT, administration, and the Unorganized Territory. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a liquor license for 5 Lakes Lodge.

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Tue Aug 30, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to review contract matters in executive session

The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates from facilities, IT, UT, EMA, and administration. The body is scheduled to hold three executive sessions to discuss contract matters. The meeting includes the approval of warrants.

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Thu Aug 25, 2022

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Commissioners to review ARPA sub-recipient applications

The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold an executive session to review applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) sub-recipients. This meeting includes a roll call at 9:00 AM and action items scheduled for 1:00 PM.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to review contracts and personnel in executive sessions

The Commissioners will receive updates from facilities, IT, the Sheriff, and administration. The meeting includes five executive sessions to discuss contract and personnel matters. The body will also consider the approval of several warrants.

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Tue Aug 16, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to review campus renovation and personnel matters

The Commissioners will receive updates on the Campus Renovation Project, the District Attorney, and the Unorganized Territory. The meeting includes several executive sessions to discuss personnel and contract matters.

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Thu Aug 11, 2022

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Commissioners to review ARPA beneficiary applications in executive session

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to approve the August 8, 2022 meeting minutes. An executive session is scheduled to review American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) beneficiary applications.

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Tue Aug 9, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meet August 9, 2022

The Commissioners will review various departmental updates and approve warrants. The agenda includes several executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters.

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Tue Aug 2, 2022

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Commissioners to open bids for Mud Pond Road paving project

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to open bids for the Mud Pond Road Paving Project. The agenda includes updates from the Sheriff, Probate, and Administration, as well as several executive sessions regarding contracts and personnel.

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Tue Jul 26, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to review contract matter in executive session

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates from the UT and EMA. The session includes an executive session to discuss a contract matter. The board will also review payroll and accounts payable warrants.

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Tue Jul 19, 2022

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Commissioners hold public hearing for New England Whitewater

The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding New England Whitewater d/b/a Knife Edge Brewing & Pizza. The meeting includes updates from county departments and three executive sessions concerning personnel and contract matters.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to hold executive sessions on contracts and personnel

The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive departmental updates and approve warrants. The meeting includes two executive sessions to discuss a contract matter and a personnel matter.

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Tue Jul 5, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to hold three executive sessions on contract matters

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to approve warrants and receive updates on facilities and administration. The meeting includes three separate executive sessions to discuss contract matters. The body will also hear from Franklin Street artists Annette Dodd and Peter Walls.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meeting on June 28, 2022

The Commissioners will review meeting minutes and receive updates from UT, EMA, and Administration. The agenda includes several executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to hold executive sessions on contracts and personnel

The Penobscot County Commissioners will receive updates from the DA, Finance, PRCC, Facilities, Sheriff, and Administration. The body will also review warrants and hold three executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters.

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Tue Jun 14, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to open cooperative salt purchase bids

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to open bids for a cooperative salt purchase. The agenda includes departmental updates and three executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters.

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Tue May 31, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to open solid waste bids

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to open bids for solid waste and review updates from county departments. The body will also consider a PILT request for MRH and approve payment warrants.

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Tue May 24, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meeting on May 24, 2022

The Commissioners will hear updates from NWDB, EMA, PRCC, IT, and Administration. The agenda includes several executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters. Action is scheduled for the approval of various warrants.

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Tue May 17, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to review departmental updates and personnel matters

The Commissioners will receive updates from the District Attorney, Sheriff, and other regional agencies. The meeting includes two executive sessions to discuss personnel matters. The body will also review warrants for approval.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022

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Commissioners hold public hearings for special event and amusement permits

The Penobscot County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a cornhole tournament and a permit for the Sawmill Bar and Grill. The meeting includes departmental updates and two executive sessions concerning a contract and a personnel matter.

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Tue Apr 19, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meeting on April 19, 2022

The Commissioners will receive updates from the Probate, District Attorney, and Administration offices. The agenda includes several executive sessions regarding personnel and contract matters, as well as the approval of various warrants.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meeting on April 12, 2022

The Commissioners will conduct several updates regarding deeds, finance, and facilities. The agenda includes a public hearing for the Northern Timber Cruisers Bottle Club License and multiple executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters.

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Tue Apr 5, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to review TAN bids and warrants

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates from the Sheriff, Finance, Administration, and Unorganized Territory departments. The body will also review TAN bids and approve payroll and payment warrants.

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Wed Mar 30, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meet March 30, 2022

The meeting includes a roll call and an executive session regarding legal matters. The discussion involves county funding and a Resource Sharing Agreement with MSP.

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Tue Mar 29, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meet March 29, 2022

The commissioners will receive updates on grants and administration. The agenda includes the approval of several warrants and two executive sessions regarding contract and personnel matters.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to review ARPA funding and contract matters

The board will receive updates from Probate, IT, EMA, and Unorganized Territory departments. Commissioners will review a presentation on ARPA funding and hold three executive sessions regarding contracts and personnel.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meet March 15, 2022

The Commissioners will conduct updates from the Sheriff, District Attorney, and Administration. The meeting includes a public hearing for a special event permit and an executive session regarding a contract matter.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

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Commissioners to sign AFSCME Line Unit Contract

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to sign the AFSCME Line Unit Contract. The body will also receive updates on deeds, facilities, and administration, and review warrants for approval.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meeting on March 1, 2022

The Commissioners will receive updates regarding the NWDB and ARPA listening sessions. The agenda includes three executive sessions regarding contract matters and the approval of various warrants.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meeting on February 22, 2022

The commissioners will receive updates from several departments including Probate, IT, and the Sheriff's Office. The meeting includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and various departmental warrants.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meeting on February 15, 2022

The Commissioners will review facility and sheriff updates and approve various warrants. The agenda includes two executive sessions regarding contract matters.

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Tue Feb 8, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners meeting on February 8, 2022

The Commissioners will review meeting minutes and receive updates regarding deeds, IT, ARPA, and the Sheriff's office. The agenda includes an executive session regarding a contract matter and the approval of various warrants.

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Tue Feb 1, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to hold executive session on contract matter

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates from the Unorganized Territory, EMA, Administration, and the Sheriff. The body will also review and approve warrants and hold an executive session regarding a contract matter.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners to open bids for nine police vehicles

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to open bids for nine certified police vehicles. The agenda includes updates from the Sheriff, District Attorney, IT, Unorganized Territory, and Administration. The body will also review warrants for approval.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

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Commissioners to review Penobscot County Facility Renovation Project award

The Penobscot County Commissioners will meet to receive updates on deeds, facilities, the PRCC, and the Sheriff's office. The body will discuss a project award for facility renovations and review payroll and payment warrants.

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Tue Jan 4, 2022

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Penobscot County Commissioners elect new chair and review warrants

The Penobscot County Commissioners are meeting to elect a new chair and receive updates from the Probate, Unorganized Territory, Sheriff, and Administration. The body will also review warrants and hold an executive session regarding a contract matter.

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