York, Maine

Planning Board

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will first approve the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting. It will then hear an administrative appeal filed by Kenneth McAuliffe of 4 Woodcock Lane concerning alleged failures to follow the Town Conflict of Interest Policy, to analyze scientific evidence, to verify material facts, and to meet fire safety and mitigation standards for the property at 445 US Route 1 (Map 54 Lot 10‑C). The hearing is scheduled as code business at the York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

• Approve minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting
• Hear administrative appeal by Kenneth McAuliffe for 445 US Route 1 (Map 54 Lot 10‑C) regarding conflict‑of‑interest policy and fire safety issues
• Code business hearing scheduled 7:00 PM–11:00 PM at York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road

Planning Board

School Committee

The York School Committee meeting on July 15, 2026 is dedicated to a summer retreat workshop. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

Selectboard

Historic District Commission

The York Historic District Commission will hold its regular meeting and accept public comments. Commissioners will review three applications: removal of a garage at 24 Church Street, removal and replacement of a structure at 27 Ocean Ave Ext, and a new four‑building commercial development at 7 Woodbridge Road located in the historic district. Each project requires review under Section 12.17 of the York Zoning Ordinance.

• David DeSantis – 24 Church Street: proposal to remove current garage (outside historic district)
• Gerard Beique – 27 Ocean Ave Ext: proposal to remove existing structure and replace with like building (outside historic district)
• James Paolini – 7 Woodbridge Road: proposal for new development of four buildings with commercial space (inside historic district)

Harbor Board

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting agenda includes draft minutes from May 28 and June 11, 2026, for approval, as well as multiple documents for the Union Bluff final site plan (application 2025-0004). No other action items are listed in the provided agenda text.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 28, 2026 Planning Board meeting
• Approval of draft minutes from June 11, 2026 Planning Board meeting
• Review of Union Bluff final site plan documentation (application 2025-0004)

Selectboard

School Committee

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will first approve the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting. It will then hear a General Variance request for vertical expansion on 148 Beech Ridge Road (Map 86 Lot 24). Finally, it will consider a Special Exception for an accessory residential unit on 2 Blackbird Lane (Map 95 Lot 30-B).

• Approve minutes from April 22, 2026 meeting
• General Variance – vertical expansion at 148 Beech Ridge Road, Map 86 Lot 24
• Special Exception – accessory residential unit at 2 Blackbird Lane, Map 95 Lot 30-B

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will review draft ordinance amendments and proposed updates to the Article 4 permitted use tables. The board will also discuss development application 2026-0002 for Wiggly Bridge Distilling. The meeting includes consideration of the May 28, 2026 planning draft minutes.

• Draft ordinance amendments (2026-6-11 document)
• Proposed revisions to Article 4 permitted use tables for discussion
• Development application 2026-0002 - Wiggly Bridge Distilling
• Approval of May 28, 2026 planning draft minutes

The Board approved forwarding amendments for Article 12 (Historic & Archaeological Resources) and Article 10-F (Workforce Affordable Housing Overlay District) to the Selectboard. Proposed changes to Article 4 Use Regulations were tabled for further workshop review. The Board also authorized the signing of findings for a site plan modification at Wiggly Bridge Distillery.

• Forwarded Article 12, Historical and Archaeological Resources, to Selectboard (4-1)
• Forwarded Article 10-F, Workforce Affordable Housing Overlay District Amendment, to Selectboard (4-1)
• Tabled Article 4, Use Regulations, for future consideration
• Authorized signing of Findings of Fact for Wiggly Bridge Distillery and Storage Building Addition Site Plan Modification (4-0-1)

Selectboard

Recycling Committee

School Committee

Harbor Board

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will discuss several site plan and sketch plan applications at its May 28 meeting. Items include a sketch plan for 39 Main Street, a combined application for 834 US Route 1, a final site plan for York River Landscaping, and a draft finding of fact for Wiggly Bridge Distilling. The board will also consider draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• Sketch plan review for 2026-0003 at 39 Main Street
• Review of combined application 2025-0008 for 834 US Route 1
• Final site plan application 2024-0004 for York River Landscaping
• Draft finding of fact for 2026-0002 Wiggly Bridge Distilling
• Approval of May 21, 2026 draft minutes

The board accepted the sketch plan for 39 Main Street (5‑0) and approved the Garden Center final site plan at 272 U.S. Rte. 1 with specific conditions (5‑0). It also opened public hearings for the Tropic Star retail motor fuel outlet and the Garden Center project, each passing 5‑0. Additional motions addressed the chair’s participation and the review status of the Tropic Star application.

• Accepted sketch plan for 39 Main Street, 5‑0
• Approved Garden Center final site plan with conditions, 5‑0
• Opened public hearing for Tropic Star retail motor fuel outlet, 5‑0
• Opened public hearing for Garden Center, 5‑0
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2026, 5‑0
• Allowed Chair to participate in discussion despite conflict, 4‑0
• Reviewed Tropic Star application as incomplete, 5‑0
• Accepted Garden Center final plan as complete for review, 5‑0

Planning Board

The Planning Board of York, Ontario will consider a draft ordinance amendment for workforce affordable housing, along with a proposed HDC 12.16 amendment and updated permitted use tables. The agenda also includes a draft of the area median income data for York, Kittery, and South Berwick, and minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda consists solely of document titles, with no further details provided about the content or actions.

• Ordinance Amendments – Workforce Affordable Housing (Draft)
• HDC Proposed 12.16 Amendment (Revised Document)
• Permitted Use Tables (Working Copy Draft V1.0)
• York-Kittery-South Berwick AMI for FY26
• May 7, 2026 Planning Draft Minutes

The board approved the charter for the Future Land Use and Ordinance Regulation Subcommittee. Members discussed draft amendments to workforce affordable housing density, which will be reviewed by a subcommittee before a June 2026 public hearing.

• Approved Future Land Use and Ordinance Regulation Subcommittee Charter (5-0)
• Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

School Committee

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

Recycling Committee

Selectboard

Sohier Park Committee

Planning Board

The board will discuss the Wiggly Bridge Distillery plan amendment, including a site‑plan modification and related fungal and UMAINE studies. It will also review draft Findings of Fact for the 3 Groundnut Hill and 7 Tree Tops Lane projects. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review Wiggly Bridge Distillery plan amendment (2026-0002)
• Consider site‑plan modification for Wiggly Bridge (WIGGLYBRIDGE‑SITEPLANMOD_260306)
• Examine fungal study for Wiggly Bridge Distillery (2026-0002_WIGGLY BRIDGE DISTILLERY_2025 UNH FUNGAL STUDY)
• Review draft Findings of Fact for 3 Groundnut Hill (2026-0004_3 GROUNDNUT HILL_FOF DRAFT)
• Review draft Findings of Fact for 7 Tree Tops Lane (2026-0005_7 TREE TOPS LANE_FOF DRAFT)

The Planning Board voted 3-2 to approve an amendment to an approved plan for Wiggly Bridge Distillery, removing a note that prohibited ethanol-emitting processes in the on-site storage building on Lot 10-C. Two unanimous votes authorized the chair to sign Findings of Fact for lot line adjustments at 3 Groundnut Hill and 7 Tree Tops Lane. The board also approved the minutes of April 23, 2026.

• Approved Wiggly Bridge Distillery amendment to remove ethanol storage prohibition (3-2)
• Accepted the site plan amendment application as complete (5-0)
• Opened the public hearing on the amendment (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign Findings of Fact for 3 Groundnut Hill lot line adjustment (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign Findings of Fact for 7 Tree Tops Lane (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 23, 2026, as amended (5-0)

Climate Action Committee

School Committee

Historic District Commission

The York Historic District Commission will review two applications under Section 12.17 of the York Zoning Ordinance, both for properties not located within the Historic District. One proposal involves removing an existing structure at 81 Nubble Road and replacing it with one that better conforms with zoning. The other proposes razing the existing home at 16 Freeman Street and building a new year-round residence.

• Application by John Smart at 81 Nubble Road (Map 28 Lot 25) to remove and replace an existing structure
• Application by Sean Ellis of Seawood Enterprises LLC at 16 Freeman Street (Map 23 Lot 117) to raze existing home and build new year-round residence
• Both projects require review under Section 12.17 of the York Zoning Ordinance since they are outside the Historic District

The York Historic District Commission accepted and approved demolition applications for 81 Nubble Road and 16 Freeman Street, finding neither structure historically significant. Both motions to allow demolition passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The commission also approved the March 10 and April 7 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Accepted 81 Nubble Road application as complete for consideration (4-0)
• Determined 81 Nubble Road lacks historical significance; demolition not delayed (4-0)
• Accepted 16 Freeman Street application as complete for consideration (4-0)
• Determined 16 Freeman Street lacks historical significance; demolition not delayed (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026, as amended (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2026, as amended (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 P.M. (4-0)

Selectboard

Selectboard

The Selectboard approved a $4,189,126 construction contract for the York Village Revitalization Project, contingent on Maine DOT funding at least 90% of the shortfall. The board also approved applying for a Maine Infrastructure Adaptation grant for Sohier Park and accepted a $4,560 donation for York Ocean Rescue equipment. The meeting included a discussion regarding a voter guide error regarding short-term rental trash collection.

• Approved $4,189,126 York Village Revitalization contract (4-0)
• Approved Parks & Recreation applying for Maine Infrastructure Adaptation grant (4-0)
• Accepted $4,560 donation from Chris Conners Fund (4-0)
• Accepted April 27, 2026 minutes and business license renewals (4-0)

Budget Committee

The York, Ontario Budget Committee meeting on April 28, 2026, consists only of reviewing several attached financial documents and reports, including a monthly budget report, expense and revenue reports, and a liaison report. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed in the agenda; it is entirely procedural.

• Monthly budget report for March 2026
• Expense report as of March 31, 2026
• Revenue report as of March 31, 2026
• YSD liaison report dated April 8, 2026
• General budget committee meeting materials

The York Budget Committee approved the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. No other motions were passed; members discussed possible process improvements and the FY27 meeting calendar, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved January 6, 2026 minutes (6-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

Selectboard

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider proposed plan amendments for three properties: Wiggly Bridge Distillery, 3 Groundnut Hill, and 7 Tree Tops Lane. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting. No other agenda items or details are provided in the materials.

• Wiggly Bridge Distillery plan amendment (file 2026-0002)
• 3 Groundnut Hill subdivision amendment (file 2026-0004)
• 7 Tree Tops Lane subdivision amendment (file 2026-0005)
• Approval of April 9, 2026 draft minutes

The Planning Board approved a lot line adjustment for 3 Groundnut Hill and an amendment to a subdivision plan for 7 Tree Tops Lane. An application for Wiggly Bridge Distillery was rescheduled to May 7, 2026.

• Approved 3 Groundnut Hill Lot Line Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved amendment to 7 Tree Tops Lane subdivision plan (5-0)
• Rescheduled Wiggly Bridge Distillery application to May 7, 2026
• Approved April 9, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Appeals Board

The Appeals Board will address an order on remand from the Maine Superior Court in Drew v. Town of York, requiring factual findings on whether a project meets setback requirements under the Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance. No public hearing or additional comment will be taken on this matter. The agenda also includes unspecified code business.

• Order on remand from Maine Superior Court in Drew v. Town of York 2026 ME 15
• Board must make factual findings on wireless facility setback compliance
• No public hearing or additional comment will be permitted
• Code business item with no further details provided

Climate Action Committee

The committee voted to donate $500 to York Ready for Climate Action for fair materials and approved spending up to $200 for presentation materials and lunch for members. The 2025-2026 annual report was accepted and submitted to the Town.

• Approved $500 donation to York Ready for Climate Action (4-0)
• Approved up to $200 for presentation materials and lunch (4-0)
• Accepted 2025-2026 Annual Report and submitted to Town (4-0)

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The Committee approved expenditures for replacement Fallen Heroes Banners and advertising for the Memorial Day Parade. The board also authorized the purchase of two CVA vests and accepted the resignation of Treasurer Don LeFante.

• Approved March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved $388 for replacement Fallen Heroes Banners (9-0)
• Approved up to $1,000 for Memorial Day Parade ads in The Sentinel (9-0)
• Approved purchase of two CVA Vests from Bull shirt not to exceed $250 (9-0)
• Accepted resignation of Treasurer Don LeFante

School Committee

The York School Committee upheld a student suspension for 10 days, with the student returning on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The meeting included an executive session regarding the student's case and concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Entered executive session to discuss student suspension/expulsion
• Upheld student suspension for 10 days (3-0 vote)

School Committee

The York School Committee approved its consent agenda and $2,132,596.33 in bills and payroll. It accepted a $10,000 Sayward Family donation for senior scholarships and approved probationary contracts for multiple staff members. The committee moved several draft policies to a second reading, set June 18 2026 as the last school day, reduced kindergarten classrooms to five, and approved a pending expansion of Pre‑K classrooms to three.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $2,132,596.33 in bills and payroll (5-0)
• Accepted $10,000 Sayward Family donation for scholarships (5-0)
• Approved probationary contracts for 13 staff members (5-0)
• Moved seven draft policies to second read (5-0)
• Declared June 18, 2026 as the last official school day (5-0)
• Reduced kindergarten classrooms from six to five for 2026‑27 (5-0)
• Approved expansion of Pre‑K classrooms from two to three, pending further discussion (5-0)

Selectboard

The Selectboard awarded contracts for turf treatments and beach cleaning services. The board also approved two property redemptions and a $10,000 conditional donation to York High School scholarship funds.

• Accepted March 23 Executive Session and regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted March 31 minutes, pole permits, event permits, and business licenses (4-0)
• Awarded $35,700 turf treatment contract to Mission Turf (5-0)
• Awarded $264,540 beach cleaning contract to Moulton Grading and Sitework (5-0)
• Approved property redemption for 99 Freeman Street (5-0)
• Abated $337 in personal property taxes for 15 Railroad Ave (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 conditional donation to York High School scholarship funds (5-0)
• Approved property redemption for 12 Caincrest Road (5-0)

Recycling Committee

The committee approved several small appropriations for raffle prizes and donations related to the May 2 Climate Action Fair. Members also approved a registration fee for the October 2026 Harvest Fest. The committee discussed rising automation costs and the upcoming annual report to the Town of York.

• Appropriated up to $300.00 for 300 seed packet raffle prizes (3-0)
• Appropriated $150.00 donation to York Ready for Climate Action (3-0)
• Appropriated up to $200.00 for compost bins and books for raffle prizes (3-0)
• Appropriated up to $100.00 for books for raffle prizes (3-0)
• Appropriated $60 for 2026 Harvest Fest registration fee (3-0)
• Approved March meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review findings of fact for the Carriage Landing project (case 2026-0001) and a proposed update to the Article 4 permitted principle use table. The board may also approve the draft minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting. The agenda consists of these documents with no further details on discussion or action items.

• Findings of fact for Carriage Landing development (case 2026-0001)
• Proposed amendment to Article 4 permitted principle use table
• Approval of draft minutes from March 26, 2026 Planning Board meeting

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the Findings of Fact for the 294 York Street site plan amendment. The board also approved the minutes from March 26 unanimously (5-0). Discussions included updates on the Future Land Use & Ordinance Subcommittee, zoning ordinance Article 4 use tables, and the LD1829 amendment allowing higher-density housing, which is being considered for a November referendum.

• Approved minutes of March 26, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Findings of Fact for 294 York Street site plan amendment (4-0)
• Appointed David Woods as Chair of Future Land Use & Ordinance Subcommittee
• Set subcommittee meetings for first and third Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 AM at Town Hall

Conservation Commission

The Commission reported receiving $25,500 in additional funding for phase two of the Goodrich Park invasive plant control project. Members agreed to proceed with four educational articles for the York Sentinel on pesticides, pollinators, invasives, and rodenticides. A letter was sent to town management urging timely enforcement of conservation easements and assigning monitoring to Code Enforcement. Plans were made to meet with the Planning Board regarding Open Space Conservation Subdivision amendments.

• Received $25.5K additional funding for Goodrich Park invasive plant phase two (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with four educational articles in the Sentinel (unanimous)
• Sent letter to town management requesting timely enforcement of conservation easements (unanimous)
• Will schedule meeting with Planning Board to discuss Open Space Conservation Subdivision amendments (unanimous)

Sohier Park Committee

The committee is meeting to review a final draft of a traffic review for Nubble Lighthouse and Sohier Park. The agenda includes a steering committee presentation.

• Review of 2026-01-13 Draft Traffic Review for Nubble Lighthouse and Sohier Park
• Steering committee meeting presentation

The committee voted 5‑0 to adopt the revised Sohier Park Master Plan with adjustments to bus parking and buffer vegetation. A motion to remove the bus parking location on Nubble Road passed 4‑1. The design and engineering budget of up to $300,000 was approved unanimously. The March 10, 2026 meeting minutes were approved with the addition of Phyllis Fox as an attendee.

• Approved removal of bus parking on Nubble Road (4‑1)
• Approved revised park plan with bus‑parking adjustment and buffer changes (5‑0)
• Approved design and engineering costs up to $300,000 (unanimously)
• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes, adding Phyllis Fox (unanimously)
• Set Gift Shop opening for May 1 2026 (planned, not a vote)

York Community Garden Advisory Committee

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee approved the March 2026 meeting minutes with three votes in favor and one abstention. It directed staff to obtain an update on the solar‑panel contract with Maine Solar Solutions for the Village Fire Station to secure federal tax‑credit incentives. Members assigned Susan Covino to research LED street‑light savings and to complete the Climate Action Fair table form, and tasked Taylor Maguire with comparing Town Hall electricity and heating costs before and after the 2024 renovation.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (three in favor, one abstaining)
• Requested update from Taylor Maguire on solar contract with Maine Solar Solutions
• Assigned Susan Covino to research LED street‑light savings
• Assigned Susan Covino to complete Climate Action Fair table form
• Assigned Taylor Maguire to compare Town Hall electricity and heating costs pre‑ and post‑renovation
• Recognized revolving sustainability fund initiative will be pursued in the 2027/2028 budget cycle

School Committee

Harbor Board

Selectboard

The board reviewed the voter guide and decided no action was required. Edits were sent to the Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager for incorporation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• No action on voter guide (unanimous)

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will consider amendment materials for 294 York Street, review the Union Bluff site plan, and examine the York River landscaping site plan. Additional items include a peer‑review letter response for 294 York Street and the draft minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting.

• Review of 294 York Street amendment attachments and plan sheets
• Peer review letter response for 294 York Street (Feb 18 2026)
• Review of Union Bluff site plan (combined attachments and plan set)
• Review of York River landscaping site plan and related review letters
• Discussion of Planning Board draft minutes from March 12 2026

The Planning Board approved an amendment for 294 York Street with three conditions by a 5‑0 vote. It granted preliminary approval to the Union Bluff Hotel project at 8 Beach Street, adding three conditions, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board gave preliminary approval to the York River Landscaping site plan at 272 US Route 1, pending comment resolution, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved amendment for 294 York Street with three conditions (5-0)
• Granted preliminary approval to Union Bluff Hotel at 8 Beach Street with three conditions (5-0)
• Granted preliminary approval to York River Landscaping site plan at 272 US Route 1, pending comment resolution (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 12, 2026, as amended (4-0-1, one abstention)

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The committee approved the February meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0). It approved replacing two veterans' banners for up to $700, also unanimously (6‑0). It approved purchasing up to 1,200 gravesite flags for no more than $750, again unanimously (6‑0). The budget balance of $12,662.34 was noted.

• Approved February 24 minutes (6-0)
• Approved replacement of two banners not to exceed $700 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of up to 1,200 gravesite flags not to exceed $750 (6-0)

Selectboard

The Selectboard voted 4‑0 to call a special general referendum on November 3, 2026 to consider the Citizens Petition Ordinance titled “Revenue‑Bond Preference for Self‑Supporting Capital Projects.” The board also approved the amended Traffic Safety Ordinance (4‑0). A business license for Three Blind Mice was approved (4‑0). The resignation of Matt Donnell from the Harbor Board was accepted (4‑0).

• Call special general referendum on Nov 3, 2026 for Revenue‑Bond Preference petition (4‑0)
• Approve amended Traffic Safety Ordinance (4‑0)
• Approve business license for Three Blind Mice (4‑0)
• Accept resignation of Matt Donnell from Harbor Board (4‑0)
• Accept consent agenda with amendments, including removal of Three Blind Mice license from minutes (4‑0)

School Committee

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. The board also accepted CAL’s request for the May ballet. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting (motion by Maxine Brown, seconded by Liz Englehardt)
• Approved CAL’s request for the May ballet
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Greg Fyfe, seconded by Carollyn Anderson)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will consider several draft documents, including a future land‑use subcommittee charter, zoning ordinance amendments slated for the May 2026 ballot, and an updated Article 4 permitted principle‑use table. The agenda also includes review of draft minutes from February 17 and February 19, 2026, and a draft proposal for the Fall Mill Extension (2025‑0011). No final decisions are noted in the agenda items provided.

• Future Land Use Subcommittee Charter draft (2026‑2‑12)
• Zoning Ordinance Amendments for May 2026 ballot
• Article 4 Permitted Principle Use Table (2026‑3‑2)
• Draft minutes from February 17 and February 19, 2026
• Draft Fall Mill Extension proposal (2025‑0011)

The board approved the February 17 and February 19 meeting minutes unanimously. It authorized the chair to sign the Findings of Fact for the 16 Fall Mill Extension plan amendment. Preference votes showed unanimous support for several zoning ordinance amendments to be included on the May 2026 ballot.

• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Findings of Fact for 16 Fall Mill Extension (5-0)
• Preference vote: Article 3 Zoning Districts (5-0)
• Preference vote: Article 15 Parking (5-0)
• Preference vote: Article 4 Use Regulations (5-0)
• Preference vote: Article 2 Definitions (5-0)
• Preference vote: Article 10-I Greenway District (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission reviewed open‑space subdivision amendments, the need for a town Open Space Plan, and enforcement of the Bayberry Woods easement. It noted a $25.5K grant award for invasive‑plant work at Goodrich Park and planned a meeting with the Planning Board on OSCS amendments. Action items were assigned for follow‑up, reporting, and climate‑fair participation.

School Committee

The York School Committee voted 5-0 to approve all FY27 budget items, including instructional, special education, transportation, and facilities expenditures. Revenue sources such as the Essential Programs and Additional Local Funds were also approved unanimously. Several capital projects, including new climate control units and a softball/baseball field renovation, received unanimous approval. No dissenting votes were recorded.

• Approved FY27 Regular Instruction budget $19,031,184 (5-0)
• Approved FY27 Special Education budget $9,849,134 (5-0)
• Approved FY27 Transportation budget $2,160,781 (5-0)
• Approved FY27 Facilities Maintenance budget $5,581,064 (5-0)
• Approved FY27 Revenue from Essential Programs $21,993,586.77 (5-0)
• Approved FY27 Additional Local Funds revenue $18,848,199.00 (5-0)
• Approved Softball & Baseball Field Renovation capital project $84,000 (5-0)
• Approved Installation of new climate control units capital project $3,000,000 (5-0)

Sohier Park Committee

The committee unanimously approved spending up to $10,000 for updates to the Sohier Park plan. It also agreed to allow an American motorcycle race to start in the park in September 2027, with a request for more information. The committee confirmed that the restaurant’s parking entrance will remain unchanged and that delivery and trash trucks will retain adequate maneuvering space.

• Approved $10,000 spending for park plan updates (unanimous)
• Approved allowing the American motorcycle race to start at Sohier Park in September 2027, pending further information
• Agreed to keep the restaurant parking entrance unchanged to maintain customer parking
• Agreed to ensure delivery and trash trucks have sufficient maneuvering space in the park

Selectboard

The board accepted the consent agenda and awarded three fire‑related and one road‑rehabilitation contracts. It placed a Greenway District amendment on the May 2026 ballot, accepted a $25,500 watershed grant, and moved forward with a Maine Trails grant application. Finally, the FY27 budget and Special General Referendum warrant were amended and the absentee ballot notices were approved.

• Accepted consent agenda (Feb 23 minutes, pole permit, business licenses) – vote 5‑0
• Awarded Long Beach Avenue culvert rehabilitation to C.L.H. & Son, Inc. for $105,500 – vote 5‑0
• Awarded AirVac 911 fire‑department ventilation system to Air Vacuum Corp. for $54,440 – vote 5‑0
• Awarded hydraulic folding tank system for Engine 5 to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for $39,376 – vote 5‑0
• Placed amendment to Article 10‑I York Beach Greenway District on May 2026 Special General Referendum ballot – vote 5‑0
• Accepted York Wild and Scenic River Watershed grant of $25,500 for Goodrich Park invasive‑plant management – vote 5‑0
• Approved proceeding with Maine Trails Program grant application for larger Cedar Trail culvert – vote 5‑0
• Approved FY27 budget and Special General Referendum warrant amendments and signing of absentee‑ballot notices – vote 4‑1

Harbor Board

School Committee

The School Committee agenda for March 4, 2026, is not available on the town's website due to an application error. The page displays a generic error message and contact information for town offices.

York Community Garden Advisory Committee

Recycling Committee

The meeting agenda for the York, Maine Recycling Committee on 2026-03-02 could not be displayed. The page repeatedly shows an error message with a reference number and contact information, but no agenda items are listed.

Appeals Board

The Appeals Board will meet to approve meeting minutes and findings of fact from February 11, 2026. The agenda contains no specific code business items for decision or discussion.

• Approval of February 11, 2026 meeting minutes and findings of fact

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The committee approved the minutes from the January 27 meeting and a motion to replace three town banners, with the cost yet to be set. It also approved the Veterans Affairs group taking the Harvestfest booth and the purchase of 250 stickers. The YPL display ceremony for Kyle Gavin was scheduled for March 7, 2026 at 9:30 am, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Jan 27, 2026 meeting (6‑0)
• Approved replacement of three banners, cost TBD (6‑0)
• Approved CVA to assume Harvestfest booth (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled YPL display ceremony for Kyle Gavin on Mar 7, 2026 at 9:30 am
• Approved purchase of 250 CVA stickers (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Selectboard

The Selectboard extended the 2025 paving contract with Libby Scott Inc for one year and approved new business licenses for Bamboo Garden Restaurant and The Lighthouse Inn and Carriage House. It moved ten zoning ordinance articles to the May 2026 Special General Referendum ballot and amended the Parking Permit Program, raising resident and senior fees and adding a non‑resident fee. The board also sent a Harbor Ordinance amendment and a Municipal Solid Waste Ordinance amendment to the May 2026 ballot and appointed Bill Goodwin to the Conservation Commission.

• Extended 2025 paving contract with Libby Scott Inc for one year (5-0)
• Approved new business licenses for Bamboo Garden Restaurant and The Lighthouse Inn and Carriage House (5-0)
• Moved ten zoning ordinance articles to May 2026 ballot (each 5-0)
• Amended Parking Permit Program: resident fee $60, senior fee $30, non‑resident fee $80 (4-1)
• Sent Harbor Ordinance amendment to May 2026 ballot (5-0)
• Placed Municipal Solid Waste Ordinance amendment on May 2026 ballot (5-0)
• Appointed Bill Goodwin as regular member of the Conservation Commission (5-0)

School Committee

Planning Board

The Board unanimously accepted and approved the amendment to the 1985 subdivision plan for 16 Fall Mill Extension, adding a dwelling unit and conveying 5.14 acres to the Kittery Water District, subject to conditions on the vernal pool, zoning compliance, and staff‑review items. It also waived Article 9 for that site and opened a public hearing. The Board waived a 17‑day submission deadline, accepted, and opened a public hearing for the 294 York Street amendment, and granted a waiver of the High Intensity Soil Survey requirement for the 7 Woodbridge Road project. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted amendment for 16 Fall Mill Extension (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing for 16 Fall Mill Extension (5‑0)
• Waived Article 9 for 16 Fall Mill Extension (5‑0)
• Approved 16 Fall Mill Extension amendment with conditions (5‑0)
• Waived 17‑day advance submission requirement for 294 York Street (5‑0)
• Accepted 294 York Street amendment for review (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing for 294 York Street (5‑0)
• Waived High Intensity Soil Survey requirement for 7 Woodbridge Road (5‑0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Town Manager signed the agreement for a historic bench donation and the committee placed the $995 bench order with $69 shipping. The committee approved the January meeting minutes. It also set the Bike Rodeo for May 13 (rain date May 14) at Coastal Ridge Elementary School.

• Signed letter of agreement for historic bench donation (Town Manager)
• Bench order placed ($995 + $69 shipping)
• Approved January meeting minutes
• Scheduled Bike Rodeo for May 13, rain date May 14

Planning Board

The York Planning Board meeting agenda lists several draft documents, including minutes from the January 5 and January 22 meetings, a charter draft, and a site‑plan and subdivision regulations draft. A notice of a public hearing dated February 17, 2026 is also attached. No specific motions, rezoning actions, or contract approvals are detailed in the agenda.

The Planning Board opened a public hearing on revisions to Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations and then approved amendments to Sections 2.3, 6.3.3-A, and 6.4.20 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The Board also approved the minutes from the January 5 and January 22 meetings, each by a 5‑0 vote. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

• Approved amendments to Site Plan & Subdivision Regulations Sections 2.3, 6.3.3-A, 6.4.20 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 5, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 22, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on site plan and subdivision regulation revisions (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

Community Center Building Committee

The committee approved the January 22 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It cancelled the scheduled February 26 meeting and set the next regular meeting for March 19 at 6 p.m. in the Grant House. Action items were assigned: the Communication subcommittee will develop website updates, Schwab will add the charrette schedule to the agenda, and Scott will lead the initial FYCC meeting.

• Approved January 22 minutes (vote 6‑0)
• Cancelled February 26 meeting
• Scheduled next regular meeting for March 19 at 6 p.m. at Grant House
• Communication subcommittee tasked to develop website and social‑media updates
• Schwab to add charrette schedule to next meeting agenda and inform town personnel
• Scott to lead the initial Friends of York Community Center meeting
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meeting agenda could not be displayed because the website returned an error. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for this meeting. Residents should check back later or contact the town clerk for the agenda details.

The commission continued business on several items, including awaiting information on Open Space Conservation Subdivision ordinance amendments and drafting a letter to town management about enforcement of the Bayberry Woods easement. It noted upcoming meetings on invasive plant initiatives and plans to partner with Parks and Recreation for funding. The group also outlined education topics for the Comprehensive Plan and assigned tasks to members. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will meet to review a request for reconsideration regarding a property at 14 Roaring Rock Road. The applicant alleges improper procedures and factual errors in the record.

• Reconsideration request by Kirk Minnick for 14 Roaring Rock Road (Map 46 Lot 24-A)
• Approval of meeting minutes and finding of facts from January 14, 2026

The Board voted to deny Kirk Minnick’s request for reconsideration of his appeal because the filing was not timely. The motion passed with four votes in favor, none opposed, and one abstention. The Board also approved the meeting minutes and accepted prior findings as recorded.

• Denied Kirk Minnick’s appeal request (vote 4-0-1)
• Approved 1/14/2026 meeting minutes (vote 5-0)
• Accepted Findings from 1/14/2026 matter of Carolyn Lundin (vote 3-0-2)
• Approved 2/25/2026 meeting minutes (vote 5-0)

Selectboard

The board adopted the consent agenda with amendments and approved a $105,570 contract with NV5 for aerial photography. It authorized a short‑term residential rentals data‑gathering RFP, set a hearing on a citizen petition, and signed a letter of support for the York Hospital‑MaineHealth integration. Four property redemption requests were approved and two committee appointments were made, all by unanimous vote.

• Accepted consent agenda with amendments (5-0)
• Approved $105,570 aerial photo contract with NV5 (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for short‑term residential rentals data collection, up to $20,000 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for citizen petition on revenue‑bond preference (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for York Hospital integration with MaineHealth (5-0)
• Approved property redemption of 99 Freeman Street (5-0)
• Approved property redemption of 281 US Route 1 (5-0)
• Appointed Anna DiChiara as alternate to York River Partnership Wild and Scenic Stewardship Committee (5-0)

Recycling Committee

The committee discussed member recruitment, a pending advertisement, and the interview of a prospective member. It reviewed Casella's findings on curbside service and noted no decision on bulky‑waste collection or committee dissolution. The group agreed to participate in the May 2 Climate Action Fair but will not sponsor it, and plans to add Casella to the fair’s vendor list. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

Harbor Board

School Committee

The York School Committee approved the January 7 consent agenda and a set of bills and payroll totaling $2,808,797.18. It voted 4‑0 to advance the two‑school reorganization model and directed the superintendent to pursue it. Additional approvals included a Model UN trip, demolition of a portable classroom, a donation of three classroom bicycles, and moving six policy drafts to second reading.

• Approved January 7, 2026 consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved bills and payroll totaling $2,808,797.18 (4-0)
• Advanced two-school reorganization model (4-0)
• Approved Model UN trip to Boston University (4-0)
• Approved $6,000 demolition of portable classroom (4-0)
• Approved donation of three classroom bicycles valued at $2,600.49 (4-0)
• Moved six policy drafts (BED, BEDB, BEDD, BEDH, BEDJ, BEDL) to second read (4-0)

York Community Garden Advisory Committee

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The York Committee for Veterans' Affairs approved the prior meeting minutes and confirmed a treasury balance of $13,513.20. It authorized taking responsibility for the Harvest Festival booth with a spending cap of $800. The committee also approved a $224 quote from Minuteman for 500 brochures.

• Approved 11/18/2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved treasury balance of $13,513.20 (8-0)
• Approved assumption of Harvest Festival Booth responsibility, spend up to $800 (8-0)
• Approved Minuteman printing quote of $224 for 500 brochures (8-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (8-0)

Selectboard

The board approved the redemption of the property at 650 York Street, allocating $18,230 from the contingency fund to hire Brooks Hydro Logic LLC to evaluate the well at 89 Chases Pond Road. It also awarded a solar‑panel contract for the York Village Fire Station up to $89,000 and voted to return a $15,000 Minnick Foundation donation. Additional items such as address changes and the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved property redemption for 650 York Street, Tax Map 0046 Lot 0011 (5-0)
• Allocated $18,230 to Brooks Hydro Logic LLC for well evaluation at 89 Chases Pond Road (5-0)
• Awarded solar‑panel contract up to $89,000 for York Village Fire Station (5-0)
• Approved return of $15,000 Minnick Foundation donation to owner (5-0)
• Approved Town Manager address changes and land‑trust addition (5-0)
• Accepted consent agenda items including minutes and business license renewals (5-0)

Planning Board

The board voted 4‑0 to open the public hearings on the Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations. The fee amendment (Section 2.3) and the vertical datum amendment (Sections 6.3.3‑A and 6.4.20) were postponed for future hearings. The board established a Future Land Use/Ordinance and Regulation Sub‑committee with David Woods, Wayne Boardman, Steve Friedman, and Crystal Tenney.

• Open public hearings on Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations (4‑0)
• Post Section 2.3 fee amendment for another hearing (tabled)
• Post Vertical Datum amendment (Sections 6.3.3‑A, 6.4.20) for another hearing (tabled)
• Form Future Land Use/Ordinance and Regulation Sub‑committee (Woods, Boardman, Friedman, Tenney)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee approved the January 8 minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It appointed Brianna Scott as the CCBC ex‑officio voting representative on the Friends of York Community Center board, also by a 6‑0 vote. The next FYCC board election meeting and the next regular committee meeting were both scheduled for Thursday, February 12. Action items include a communication subcommittee update and an email reminder about the FYCC meeting.

• Approved Jan 8 meeting minutes (vote 6‑0)
• Appointed Scott as CCBC representative on FYCC Board (vote 6‑0)
• Scheduled FYCC board election meeting for Feb 12 at 6:30 pm
• Scheduled next CCBC meeting for Feb 12 at 6:00 pm
• Communication subcommittee to develop website and social media updates
• Murray to send email reminder and social media update about FYCC meeting

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The York, Maine Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee meeting agenda could not be retrieved because the website displayed an error message. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided document. Residents should check back later or contact the town for updates.

The committee voted to discontinue the annual Family Ride because of low participation. It approved holding the Bike Rodeo on May 13 at Coastal Ridge Elementary School, with a rain date of May 14. The December meeting minutes were approved for posting on the town website. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Discontinued the annual Family Ride (no vote recorded)
• Approved the Bike Rodeo scheduled for May 13, rain date May 14
• Approved the December meeting minutes for posting

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

Conservation Commission

Appeals Board

Sohier Park Committee

Recycling Committee

Selectboard

Community Center Building Committee

The committee approved the December 4 minutes (6‑0) and adjourned the meeting (6‑0). Members agreed to postpone the charrette planning to April or May. Action items were set for the FYCC kickoff, including a communication subcommittee meeting and an email/social‑media reminder.

• Approved December 4 meeting minutes (vote 6‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote 6‑0)
• Postponed charrette planning to April or May
• Set FYCC kickoff meeting for Jan 22 as part of the next CCBC meeting
• Communication subcommittee will develop handouts, sign‑up sheets, and presentation for FYCC kickoff
• Murray will send email reminder and social‑media update about FYCC meeting
• Portion of Selectboard Update presentation will be used and supplemented with FYCC information

Parks and Recreation Board

School Committee

Harbor Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 1 and November 5, 2025 meetings. It also unanimously approved dock permits for the replacement of the pier at 7 Stage Neck Road, for a new dock at 38 Riverwood Drive, and for a dock at 20 Harris Island Road. The board noted a marsh restoration workshop will be held on February 4, 2026, and that town docks will be included in the 2027 capital plan.

• Approved previous minutes (5-0)
• Approved 7 Stage neck rd dock permit (5-0)
• Approved 38 Riverwood Drive dock permit (5-0)
• Approved 20 Harris Island Rd dock permit (5-0)

Budget Committee

York Community Garden Advisory Committee

The York Community Garden Advisory Committee discussed outreach options, received donated raised beds, and outlined follow‑up actions. Members agreed to pursue debris removal near Ferncroft, finalize a plant order with Pierson Nursery, and check allowable shed size with Town Hall. They also plan to organize volunteers for a spring work day and consider a community cookout.

• Follow up with town for removal of debris pile near Ferncroft (planned)
• Laura to finalize plant order with Pierson Nursery (planned)
• Andy to check Town Hall for allowable shed size (planned)
• Organize volunteers for spring work day (planned)
• Consider a community cookout to coincide with spring work day (planned)
• Two donated raised beds made available by Andy Westinghouse (available)
• Outreach article proposal for Seacoastonline or The Sentinel (discussed)
• Reminder that all plot holders are expected to contribute in some way (reinforced)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a field change for the Grand View Motel at 800 York Street. It accepted the sketch‑plan review for 60 Main Street, a proposed five‑unit multifamily conversion. The Board waived three zoning‑code notice and screening requirements for the Electric Light garage/shop addition at One Morgan Way, then accepted the final site‑plan and approved the application with specific conditions. The Board also approved the Findings of Fact for Seven Marsh Brook Lane.

• Approved field change for Grand View Motel, 800 York St (5-0)
• Accepted 60 Main St sketch‑plan review (5-0)
• Waived Section 5.10 notice requirement for Electric Light, One Morgan Way (5-0)
• Waived Section 6.4.17.6 well/septic radius requirement for Electric Light (5-0)
• Waived Section 6.4.20 NGBD 1929 measurement requirement for Electric Light (5-0)
• Accepted Electric Light application at One Morgan Way for final review (5-0)
• Approved Electric Light application with conditions (performance bond, clearing limit, spot grade) (5-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Seven Marsh Brook Lane (5-0)