Boothbay public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Boothbay Planning Board will convene to review a completeness determination for a pier repair project at 140 Annable Road. The board will also approve the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss pre-application matters.
- Review completeness of pier repair application at 140 Annable Road
- Approve October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
- Pre-application meeting for proposed development
The Boothbay Planning Board voted 5‑0 to approve the Diane Karen Alhstrom Trust’s application to repair the recreational pier at 140 Annable Road. Approval was granted subject to the condition that a debris boom be installed before construction begins. The board also approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourned the session, each action passing with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved repair of recreational pier at 140 Annable Road (5-0)
- Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct completeness reviews for three development applications. The board will also consider a rezoning recommendation for a parcel at Hemlock Ridge Road and Cedar Bend Lane.
- Proposed 8,000 square foot automobile museum building at 586 Wiscasset Road
- Proposed expansion and renovation of a single family dwelling at 3 Salter Lane
- Proposed boundary line reconfiguration involving 3,303 square feet at 28 and 36 Evergreen Drive
- Rezoning recommendation for parcel RO7/035 from Rural Mixed Use to Boothbay Village Fringe District
- Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
The Boothbay Planning Board unanimously approved three development applications: a residential expansion at 3 Salter Lane, a boundary exchange at 28 and 36 Evergreen Drive, and an 8,000‑sq‑ft automobile museum at 586 Wiscasset Road. All approvals were 5‑0 votes; the museum approval includes a condition to inspect the French drain. The board also voted 4‑0 to make Alex Rioux a voting member.
- Approved Alex Rioux as voting member (4‑0)
- Approved expansion/renovation at 3 Salter Lane (5‑0) – plan must be recorded within 90 days
- Approved boundary exchange at 28 & 36 Evergreen Drive (5‑0) – no conditions
- Approved 8,000‑sq‑ft automobile museum at 586 Wiscasset Road (5‑0) – condition: inspect French drain and report to Code Enforcement
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a workshop on October 7, 2025 to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. No decisions on any applications can be made at this workshop. The meeting will also include a public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Review of the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
Planning Board
The Boothbay Planning Board will review a completeness request for a proposed parking lot at 0 White Birch Lane. The applicant, PGC2 LLC, seeks approval for a 13,954-square-foot lot with 43 parking spaces and associated infrastructure. The board will also approve the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Completeness review for 0 White Birch Lane (PGC2 LLC)
- Review of 13,954 sq ft parking lot with 43 spaces
- Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
The Boothbay Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve PGC2 LLC’s request to build a 13,954‑square‑foot parking lot with 43 spaces at 0 White Birch Road. The board also waived the minimum parking‑space size requirement in Section 8.1.3.5. The August 20, 2025 meeting minutes were accepted without corrections and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved PGC2 LLC parking lot application (13,954 sq ft, 43 spaces) – vote 5-0
- Waived minimum parking‑space size requirement (Section 8.1.3.5) – vote 5-0
- Accepted August 20, 2025 minutes – vote 5-0
- Adjourned meeting – vote 5-0
Planning Board
The Boothbay Planning Board will decide on three shoreland-related applications: a renovation within the 75-foot setback, a pier rebuild, and a subdivision boundary adjustment. The board will also discuss a proposed fee schedule increase and a potential zoning change for part of the RMU district.
- Renovation of single-family dwelling at 27 Albion Point Road within 75-foot shoreland setback
- Rebuild of recreational pier at 9 Blackstone Road
- Amendment to Snider Subdivision boundary line change transferring 0.26 acres between lots at 40 Rice Road and 52 Rice Road
- Proposal to relocate single-family dwelling at 13 Spruce Shores Road outside 75-foot shoreland setback
- Discussion on Planning Board fee schedule increase
The Boothbay Planning Board promoted Tom Moroney to a voting member and approved three development applications. The board approved a renovation of a single‑family home at 27 Albion Point Road, a rebuild of a recreational pier at 9 Blackstone Road, and a boundary‑line amendment transferring 0.26 acres between 40 and 52 Rice Road. All approvals were unanimous and subject to listed conditions. The board also accepted the July 16, 2025 minutes without corrections.
- Promoted Tom Moroney to voting member (vote 4-0)
- Approved renovation of single‑family dwelling at 27 Albion Point Road, subject to conditions (vote 5-0)
- Approved reconstruction of recreational pier at 9 Blackstone Road (vote 5-0)
- Approved boundary‑line amendment transferring 0.26 acres between 40 Rice Road and 52 Rice Road (vote 5-0)
- Accepted July 16, 2025 minutes without corrections (vote 5-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. No decisions can be made on any applications during this workshop.
- Review of Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. As this is a workshop, no decisions can be made on any applications.
- Review of the Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet at 27 Albion Point Road to review a request from Scott and Susannah Alberino. The applicants are seeking approval to renovate a single family dwelling located within the 75-foot shoreland setback.
- Site visit for renovation request at 27 Albion Point Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct completeness reviews for three separate property applications. The board will determine if the applications provide sufficient material to proceed with a formal review.
- Request to build a new recreational pier at 159 Steves Road
- Request to build a new recreational pier at 33 Ardan Road
- Request to renovate a single family dwelling within the 75° shoreland setback at 27 Albion Point Road
The Board promoted Alex Rioux to a voting member (vote 4‑0). It approved the Heiser recreational pier at 159 Steves Road, conditional on DEP approval before a building permit (vote 5‑0). It approved MaineLandia LLC’s recreational pier at 33 Ardan Road with no conditions (vote 5‑0). The Alberino renovation request was continued pending a site visit, which was completed on July 18, 2025.
- Promoted Alex Rioux to voting member (4‑0)
- Approved Heiser recreational pier at 159 Steves Road, DEP approval required before permit (5‑0)
- Approved MaineLandia LLC recreational pier at 33 Ardan Road, no conditions (5‑0)
- Continued Alberino renovation application pending site visit (decision to continue)
- Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
- Approved June 18, 2025 minutes with one correction (5‑0)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings regarding liquor license renewals and a special amusement permit. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal appointments and the selection of the chair and vice chair.
- Liquor license renewal for Boothbay Harbor Country Club Wellness Center at 40 White Birch Lane
- Liquor license renewal for Boothbay Harbor Country Club at 50 Sugar Maple Lane
- Special Amusement permit for Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences at 60 Bigelow Drive for July 24, 2025
- Annual discussion for chair and vice chair
- Municipal appointments
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. No decisions can be made on any application during this workshop.
- Review of the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will conduct public hearings regarding the renewal of several business licenses. The meeting also includes the review of warrants and approval of previous minutes.
- Bluebird Ocean Point Inn (191 Shore Rd): Hotel Liquor (Class I-A), Special Amusement, and Innkeepers license renewals
- DECKSZ LLC dba Lobsterman’s Wharf (224 Ocean Point Road): Restaurant Liquor (Class A) and special amusement permit (Class C) renewals
- Boothbay Harbor Country Club (50 Sugar Maple Lane): Special amusement permit (Class A, B, C, D) renewal
- Boothbay Harbor Country Club Wellness Center (40 White Birch Lane): Special amusement permit (Class A, B, C, D) renewal
- Giselaine’s Spa (25 White Birch Lane): Special amusement permit (Class A, B, C, D) renewal
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. As this is a workshop, no decisions can be made on any applications during the meeting.
- Review of the Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct completeness reviews for three applications. These include a request for shoreline stabilization and two requests to amend existing subdivisions.
- Shoreline stabilization request for 162 Shore Road
- Request to add 4 additional lots to the Ryder Trails Subdivision at 0 Back Narrows Road
- Request to change lot lines of Lot 4 in the Midden Ridge Subdivision at 0 Annable Road
The Boothbay Planning Board approved three applications, each with a 3‑0 vote. It approved shoreline stabilization and deck replacement at 162 Shore Road, subject to DEP and ACOE approvals. It approved Ryder Sand & Gravel LLC’s amendment to add four lots to the Ryder Trails Subdivision, with no conditions. It also approved Raymond C. Egan’s amendment of the Midden Ridge Subdivision boundary lines, also with no conditions.
- Approved shoreline stabilization and deck rebuild at 162 Shore Road (3-0)
- Approved addition of four new lots in Ryder Trails Subdivision (3-0)
- Approved amendment of Midden Ridge Subdivision boundary lines (3-0)
- Tabled approval of May 21, 2025 minutes until July 16, 2025 (motion by Bowler)
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Bowler)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. As this is a workshop, no decisions can be made on any applications during the meeting.
- Review of the Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
Board of Appeals
The Boothbay Appeals Board will meet to consider an administrative appeal regarding a property at 662 Wiscasset Road. This property is located within the Commercial, Corridor District, and Watershed Protection Overlay District.
- Administrative Appeal: Alexander Rioux, 662 Wiscasset Road (TaxMap/Lot: RO6/001-A01)
The Board of Appeals voted 4‑0 to grant Alexander Rioux a variance for his property at 662 Wiscasset Road. The variance changes the required right‑of‑way width from 26 feet to 33 feet and is subject to four conditions. Additional motions confirming economic hardship, unique property circumstances, and that the variance will not alter the locality’s character also passed unanimously.
- Approved variance for 662 Wiscasset Rd, expanding right-of-way to 33 ft (4-0)
- Approved motion that economic hardship justification is met (4-0)
- Approved motion that unique property circumstances justify variance (4-0)
- Approved motion that variance will not alter essential character (4-0)
- Approved motion that hardship is not caused by applicant (4-0)
- Motion to adjourn meeting approved (4-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. No decisions can be made on any applications during this workshop.
- Review of the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct completeness reviews for three applications. The board will determine if the submitted materials are sufficient to proceed with formal reviews of the proposed projects.
- Request by Wilde RE LLC to build a new recreational pier at 529 Ocean Point Road
- Request by Robert W. Horgan Living Trust to build a new recreational pier and stabilize shoreline with riprap at 606 Ocean Point Road
- Request by Ryder Sand & Gravel LLC to add 4 additional lots to the Ryder Trails Subdivision at 0 Back Narrows Road
The Board voted 5‑0 to approve Wilde RE LLC’s recreational pier at 529 Ocean Point Road, with conditions that the old stone wharf not be used and no changes be made without Board approval. It also voted 5‑0 to approve Robert W. Horgan Living Trust’s recreational pier and shoreline riprap at 606 Ocean Point Road, with no conditions. The Board unanimously accepted the April 16, 2025 minutes.
- Approved Wilde RE LLC recreational pier application (5-0) – conditions: no further use of old stone wharf, no changes without Board approval
- Approved Robert W. Horgan Living Trust recreational pier and riprap application (5-0) – no conditions
- Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Chair Bowler)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. No decisions can be made on any application during this workshop.
- Review of Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
Planning Board
The Boothbay Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town's Zoning Ordinance, last amended March 6, 2024. No decisions can be made on any application at this workshop. No new business is listed.
- Review of the Town of Boothbay Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
Planning Board
The Boothbay Planning Board will hold a completeness review of an application to repair 142 feet of seawall at 24 Chandler Road (Tax Map/Lot R04/058-A) in the Coastal Residential/Shoreland Overlay zone. The applicant is Bigelow Mariann E Revocable Trust, represented by Alex Rioux. The board will also consider approval of the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Completeness review of Bigelow Mariann E Revocable Trust's application to repair 142 feet of seawall at 24 Chandler Road
- Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
The Board voted 4‑0 to approve the Bigelow Mariann E Revocable Trust’s application to repair and stabilize 142 feet of seawall at 24 Chandler Road, subject to conditions requiring historic preservation letters. The Board also approved the January 15, 2025 minutes (5‑0) and recommended that applicant Alex Rioux pursue a variance through the Board of Appeals after a Code Enforcement denial. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.
- Approved 142‑ft seawall repair at 24 Chandler Road (4‑0)
- Approved minutes from Jan 15 2025 (5‑0)
- Recommended Alex Rioux pursue Board of Appeals after Code Enforcement denial (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Bowler)
Board of Selectmen
The Boothbay Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and consider a new Class V Bed and Breakfast liquor license for Ryan Edwards, dba Five Gables Inn, at 107 Murray Hill Rd. The board will also discuss an Administrative Code update and a potential merger between Lincoln County and Lincoln County TV. Other business includes approving minutes and reviewing warrants.
- Public hearing for a new Class V Bed and Breakfast liquor license for Five Gables Inn at 107 Murray Hill Rd in East Boothbay
- Discussion of an Administrative Code update
- Discussion of a potential merger between Lincoln County and Lincoln County TV
- Approval of minutes from previous meetings
- Review of warrants
Planning Board
The Boothbay Planning Board will hold a workshop to review the Town's Zoning Ordinance, last amended March 6, 2024. No decisions can be made on any application at this workshop. Public comments are limited to five minutes and materials must be submitted five business days in advance.
- Review of the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
Planning Board
The Planning Board holds a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, last amended March 6, 2024. No decisions can be made at a workshop. Public comments are accepted with advance submission of materials.
- Review of Town of Boothbay Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes, materials due 5 business days prior
- No new business on the agenda
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. No decisions can be made on any applications during this workshop.
- Review of Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. As this is a workshop, no decisions can be made on any applications during the meeting.
- Review of Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget and warrant, followed by discussion and action on the budget and outside organization funding requests. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and review of warrants.
- Public hearing on Budget and Warrant
- Discussion and potential action on Budget and Warrant under New Business
- Consideration of Outside Organization Requests
- Approval of minutes from May 8, 2024, May 22, 2024, December 11, 2024, and January 8, 2025
Planning Board
The Boothbay Planning Board will hold a workshop to review the Town's Zoning Ordinance, last amended March 6, 2024. No decisions can be made on any applications during the workshop. No new business is scheduled. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person.
- Review of the Town of Boothbay Zoning Ordinance, last amended March 6, 2024
Board of Selectmen
The Board approved a pole and push brace permit for Robert Hennessey at 48 Mathews Road (4-0). They also decided to place an article on the Town Meeting Warrant to raise the Selectmen's annual stipend from $1,800 to $2,500, pending voter approval. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on grants and the Fidium project.
- Approved pole and push brace permit for Robert Hennessey at 48 Mathews Road (4-0)
- Agreed to place warrant article to raise Selectmen stipend from $1,800 to $2,500
- Approved warrants and signed them upon review (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Planning Board
The Boothbay Planning Board will hold a workshop to review the town's Zoning Ordinance, last amended March 6, 2024. No decisions can be made at this session, as it is a workshop. There is no new business on the agenda. Public comments are permitted but limited to 5 minutes.
- Review of the Town of Boothbay's Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)
- No new business items
- Public comments accepted with 5-minute limit and advance submission of materials
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct completeness reviews for two applications: a subdivision amendment involving a 635 square foot lot line adjustment at Blue Hill Shores Subdivision, and a proposed Horticulture and Plant Science Center by Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens totaling 41,810 square feet. The board may also hear a pre-application and approve the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting.
- Completeness review for Thomas A. and Catherine D. Moroney / Tracy and Travis Heiser: amendment to Blue Hill Shores Subdivision to exchange 635 sq ft along common boundary line to resolve setback encroachment.
- Completeness review for Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: propose to construct Horticulture and Plant Science Center including 10,770 sq ft admin/lab building, 4,240 sq ft head house, two 6,080 sq ft greenhouses, 6,000 sq ft storage building, three 2,880 sq ft hoop houses, and outdoor planting areas (total 41,810 sq ft).
- Properties are in Residential District, Coastal Residential District, and Shoreland Overlay District (first application) and Residential District and Watershed Protection Overlay District (second application).
- Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024 meeting.
The Boothbay Planning Board approved two applications. The first was a subdivision amendment for the Blue Hill Shores Subdivision, allowing a 635-square-foot land exchange to resolve a setback encroachment. The second was a development application by Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to construct a Horticulture and Plant Science Center, totaling about 40,960 square feet, with conditions including DEP approval and a recorded conservation easement.
- Approved Blue Hill Shores Subdivision amendment for 635 sq ft land exchange (5-0)
- Approved Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Horticulture and Plant Science Center development (5-0)
- Granted two boundary survey waivers for the Botanical Gardens project (5-0)
- Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Boothbay Board of Selectmen will discuss the preliminary budget, consider a municipal appointment to Lincoln County Regional Planning, and review outside organization requests. A public hearing is scheduled but the topic is not specified in the agenda. The board will also approve minutes, review warrants, and take public comment.
- Public hearing (topic unspecified)
- Municipal appointment of Shri Verrill to Lincoln County Regional Planning
- Preliminary Budget discussion
- Outside Organization Requests
The Board of Selectmen approved appointments of Shri Verril to the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and Tracey Hyson as Registrar of Voters (4-0). They also approved Luke's Boatyard's application to replace an existing pier and raise it 2 feet 4 inches with two additional braces (4-0). Warrants were reviewed and signed (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made; discussions included exploring AI for minutes, a Boston Post Cane replica, and budget items.
- Approved appointments of Shri Verril and Tracey Hyson (4-0)
- Approved Luke's Boatyard pier replacement with 2'4" raise and two braces (4-0)
- Approved warrants and signed them upon review (4-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop to review the Town of Boothbay’s Zoning Ordinance, which was last amended on March 6, 2024. As this is a workshop, no decisions can be made on any applications.
- Review of Zoning Ordinance (last amended March 6, 2024)