Winthrop, Maine
Próximas reuniones
Town Council
El Town Council realizará audiencias públicas sobre varias enmiendas de zonificación y ordenanzas, incluyendo nuevas moratorias. El organismo también fijará las tasas de interés de impuestos para FY27 y discutirá reemplazos de tuberías principales de agua.
- Ordenanza de Moratoria de Centros de Datos
- Extensión de 180 días de la Moratoria de Instalaciones de Cuidado Residencial
- Enmiendas al mapa de zonificación para los Distritos de Protección de Recursos y Costas en Boot Cove Lane
- Tasa de interés de impuestos morosos de FY27 fijada en 7%
- Discusión sobre el reemplazo de la tubería principal de agua en Bowdoin Street
Board of Assessment Review
La junta organizará su liderazgo y juramentará a un nuevo miembro. El asunto principal es una sesión ejecutiva a puertas cerradas para discutir una apelación confidencial de reducción por pobreza.
- Juramento del cargo para Mark Coursey
- Elección del presidente de la junta
- Sesión ejecutiva sobre una apelación de reducción por pobreza
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
El Comité de Implementación del Plan Integral revisará estrategias para identificar brechas de recreación y apoyar parques comunitarios. La reunión incluye consultas con la Comisión de Conservación y la KV YMCA para alinearse con los objetivos de planificación del municipio.
- Revisión de las necesidades de recreación y el potencial de un nuevo plan de recreación
- Discusión sobre el desarrollo de un Open Space Plan
- Evaluación de programas de enriquecimiento no atléticos
- Consulta con la Comisión de Conservación del Municipio de Winthrop
- Consulta con los representantes de KV YMCA
Charter Commission
La Charter Commission de Winthrop discutirá y votará las correcciones propuestas a la Town Charter y considerará la aprobación del informe final de la comisión. La reunión también incluirá la aprobación de las actas anteriores.
- Discusión y votación sobre las vacantes propuestas en la Charter Commission
- Discusión y votación sobre correcciones ortográficas a la Town Charter
- Discusión y votación sobre agregar la frase 'Recall Committee'
- Consideración de la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 12 de mayo de 2026
- Consideración de la aprobación del informe final de la Charter Commission
Reuniones recientes
Downtown Revitalization Committee
El Downtown Revitalization Committee discutirá la contratación de consultores para un actualizado Downtown Revitalization Plan y TIF District. También continuarán con la supervisión de los espacios públicos del centro.
- Discusión de servicios de consultor para el actualizado Downtown Revitalization Plan y TIF District
- Discusión continua de la supervisión de la actividad de espacios públicos del centro
Planning Board
La Planning Board considerará restringir los usos residenciales en la planta baja de edificios en Main Street entre Route 41 y Hanson Street. También revisarán enmiendas a la Shoreland Zoning Ordinance para cumplir con los requisitos de MDEP.
- Propuesta de restricción de usos residenciales en planta baja en Main Street (Route 41 a Hanson St)
- Enmiendas a la Shoreland Zoning Ordinance para cumplimiento de MDEP
Cobbossee Watershed Trustees
La Junta está revisando los niveles de agua del lago, los datos de monitoreo de la calidad del agua y el progreso de los proyectos de protección de la cuenca. Las discusiones incluyen una reparación planificada en dos fases para la Represa New Mills que requiere un descenso del agua este otoño.
- Proyecto de Protección de la Cuenca del Lago Cobbossee NPS, Fase IV
- Actualización del Plan Basado en la Cuenca del Estanque Pleasant
- Reparación de la Represa New Mills y descenso de agua requerido de 4 pies
- Presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2027 que incluye un aumento del 3.25% en la evaluación municipal
Downtown Revitalization Committee
El Downtown Revitalization Committee se reunirá con el Gerente Municipal para discutir servicios de consultoría para un Downtown Revitalization Plan actualizado. También continuarán las discusiones sobre la supervisión de los espacios públicos del centro. La reunión incluye elementos rutinarios como asistencia y horario.
- Discusión con el Gerente Municipal sobre servicios de consultoría para el Downtown Revitalization Plan actualizado
- Continuación de la discusión sobre la supervisión de los espacios públicos del centro
School Board
La Junta Escolar llevará a cabo un taller y una reunión para discutir un borrador de política sobre privacidad basada en el sexo biológico y el atletismo. La junta también está decidiendo sobre el Plan Integral de Salud, Seguridad y Gestión de Emergencias 2026 y varias nuevas políticas escolares.
- Discusión del Borrador de Política ACDC: Acomodación de la Privacidad Basada en el Sexo Biológico
- Aprobación del Plan Integral de Salud, Seguridad y Gestión de Emergencias 2026
- Segunda lectura de la Política JICJ: Uso de Teléfonos Celulares y Otros Dispositivos Electrónicos por parte de los Estudiantes
- Empleo de David Blattstein como Maestro de Educación Física de la Escuela Primaria
- Primera lectura de políticas sobre visitantes escolares, fondos de actividades y uso de internet por parte de los empleados
Town Council
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre el presupuesto municipal FY27. Los miembros también considerarán solicitudes de permisos de entretenimiento para negocios locales y aprobarán proyectos de capital para la Bailey Public Library.
- Audiencia pública y votación sobre el FY27 Municipal Budget
- Renovación del Permiso Especial de Entretenimiento para Tavern on the Hill 305 y nueva solicitud para TJ’s Place
- Oferta de $22,500 de Alden Longfellow’s Landscaping para el drenaje de Bailey Public Library
- Hasta $7,500 para el reemplazo del buzón de devolución de libros de Bailey Public Library
- Nombramientos para el Planning Board de Tracy Hovance y Steven Mairs
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
El Comité de Implementación del Plan Integral de Winthrop discutirá e introducirá la Sección de Recreación del plan integral. También revisarán y aprobarán las actas de la reunión de mayo. Se incluyen otros asuntos y períodos de comentarios públicos.
- Revisar y aprobar las actas de la reunión de mayo de 2026
- Introducción a la Sección de Recreación (Elemento 040)
- Discusión de la Sección de Recreación (Elemento 038)
Planning Board
La Junta de Planificación de Winthrop revisará una solicitud de subdivisión para 56 unidades habitacionales en 149 Main Street (Carleton Mill) y discutirá una enmienda para prohibir usos residenciales en la planta baja de edificios en Main Street entre Route 41 y Greenwood Avenue.
- Solicitud de subdivisión para 56 unidades en 149 Main Street (Carleton Mill)
- Discusión sobre la prohibición de usos residenciales en planta baja en Main Street desde Route 41 hasta Greenwood Avenue
- Posible enmienda al Artículo III.11, Tabla 2 - Usos de Suelo Fuera del Área de Shoreland
Bailey Public Library Board of Trustees
La Junta Directiva de Bailey Library de Bibliotecarios revisará el presupuesto actual del FY26 y un borrador del presupuesto del FY27. También discutirán el reemplazo de la caja de devolución de libros y planificarán la venta anual de libros de Friends of the Library en julio. Se abordará un puesto vacante de tesorero asistente.
- Aprobar las actas del 11 de mayo de 2026
- Revisar el presupuesto del FY26 y el borrador del presupuesto del FY27
- Reemplazo de la caja de devolución de libros
- Venta anual de libros de Friends of the Library, del 17 al 19 de julio
- Puesto vacante de tesorero asistente
School Board
La Junta Escolar de Winthrop llevará a cabo una primera lectura de la Política JICJ sobre el uso de teléfonos celulares y dispositivos electrónicos por parte de los estudiantes, y discutirá un borrador de política (ACDC) sobre la acomodación de la privacidad basada en el sexo biológico. La junta también aprobará segundas lecturas de políticas de seguridad en internet y regalos para el personal, contratará a un maestro de dotados y talentosos a medio tiempo, y nombrará a un vicepresidente. Se reconocerá a las jubiladas Holly Stoneton y Lori Smail.
- Reconocimiento de las jubiladas de 2026 Holly Stoneton y Lori Smail
- Segunda lectura y aprobación de las políticas IJNDB (Seguridad en Internet), IJNDB-R (Reglas de uso de computadoras), GBI (Regalos para el personal)
- Primera lectura de la Política JICJ – Uso de teléfonos celulares y otros dispositivos electrónicos por parte de los estudiantes
- Discusión sobre el borrador de la Política ACDC – Acomodación de la privacidad, basada en el sexo biológico
- Consideración para contratar a un maestro de Dotados y Talentosos del Distrito a medio tiempo para 2026/2027
Town Council
El Concejo Municipal de Winthrop considerará una resolución para reasignar $78,986 de la reserva de capital de luces LED a otras reservas de capital. También votarán sobre una oferta de $22,500 para mitigación de drenaje en la Biblioteca Bailey y discutirán revalorizaciones de propiedades con el tasador. Otros puntos incluyen aprobar un permiso de vendedor transitorio, cambiar el plan de jubilación de MainePERS y discutir el programa de mejoras de capital para los años fiscales 2026-27.
- Aprobar permiso de vendedor transitorio para Kabayan Philippine Foods
- Considerar oferta de $22,500 de Alden Longfellow's Landscaping & Excavation para mitigación de drenaje en la Biblioteca Bailey
- Reasignar $78,986 de la reserva de capital de luces LED a otras reservas
- Discutir programa de mejoras de capital para los años fiscales 2026-27
- Cambiar plan de jubilación de MainePERS mediante la Orden 2026-07
Planning Board
The Winthrop Planning Board will hold public hearings on several zoning amendments, including reducing minimum parking in the Growth District from 2 to 1 per unit, allowing hens in the Village District, and prohibiting ground-floor residential on Main Street. They will also review a subdivision application for 56 dwelling units at The Carleton Mill on 149 Main Street and consider a solar ordinance overhaul with a 10-facility cap.
- Reduce minimum parking from 2 to 1 per residential unit in Growth District
- Allow female chickens (hens) in Village District by conditional use permit
- Prohibit residential uses on ground floor of Main Street between Route 41 and Greenwood Avenue
- Solar ordinance amendments: 10-facility limit, landscape buffer survival rate, lease/security plan requirements
- Subdivision review: 56-unit Carleton Mill Apartments at 149 Main Street
Winthrop Utilities District
The Winthrop Utilities District Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. No specific agenda items are listed; the meeting appears to be procedural.
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will discuss and consider recommending local economy priorities to the Town Council, focusing on walkability, downtown revitalization, and infrastructure improvements. They will also review minutes from the previous meeting and follow up on a conversation with the Maine Downtown Center.
- Review April meeting minutes
- Follow-up on conversation with Maine Downtown Center
- Consider recommending priority: maintain sidewalks to encourage walkability (item 4.4)
- Consider recommending priority: create economic development plan to fill vacant storefronts (item 4.5)
- Consider recommending priority: promote Main Street activities like Memorial Day parade (item 6.3)
School Board
The Winthrop School Board will hold a second reading and vote on three policies: Internet Safety, Student Computer and Internet Use Rules, and Staff Gifts and Solicitations. They will also consider appointing a vice chairperson for the remainder of 2026. An executive session is scheduled to evaluate the superintendent. Personnel changes include the resignation of a behavior interventionist and a PE teacher, and the appointment of a nutrition program worker.
- Second reading and approval of Internet Safety Policy (IJNDB)
- Second reading and approval of Student Computer and Internet Use Rules (IJNDB-R)
- Second reading and approval of Staff Gifts and Solicitations Policy (GBI)
- Consideration to appoint vice chairperson for remainder of 2026
- Executive session to evaluate superintendent performance
Town Council
The Winthrop Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a special amusement permit for the YMCA Camp of Maine. They will also consider interlocal agreements for animal control services with Manchester and Monmouth, and discuss the fiscal year 2026-27 capital improvement program and property revaluations. Additionally, they will vote on reappropriating $78,986.48 from LED lights capital reserves and other routine items.
- Public hearing for YMCA Camp of Maine special amusement permit
- Interlocal agreement with Manchester and Monmouth for animal control services
- Reappropriation of $78,986.48 from LED lights capital reserves
- Discussion of property revaluations with Assessor Rob Duplisea
- Discussion of fiscal year 2026-27 capital improvement program
The council approved an interlocal agreement with Manchester and Monmouth for animal control services. It also tabled a resolution reappropriating LED lights capital reserves and approved several permits and orders, including a special amusement permit for the YMCA Camp of Maine and two transient seller permits. All actions were unanimous.
- Approved interlocal agreement for animal control with Manchester and Monmouth (7-0)
- Approved special amusement permit for YMCA Camp of Maine (7-0)
- Approved transient seller permit for The Wandering Quilt Shop (7-0)
- Approved transient seller permit for Inni Mama’s (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution 2026-7 reappropriating LED lights funds (7-0)
- Approved Order 2026-06 amending MainePERS retirement plan (7-0)
- Approved April 2026 disbursement warrants (7-0)
Planning Board
The board will consider a subdivision application for 56 dwelling units at The Carleton Mill. They will also hold a preliminary discussion regarding a 6,000 square foot beverage and bottle redemption building. Additionally, the board will discuss updates to solar energy and parking ordinances.
- Subdivision application for 56 units at 149 Main Street (The Carleton Mill)
- Sketch site plan for 6,000 sq ft beverage/bottle building at 90 Royal Street
- Amendments to Solar Energy Generating Systems Ordinance
- Review of LD 1655 regarding keeping chickens on residential property
- Discussion on Route 202 Development zoning (Article IV.13.E)
The board unanimously accepted application #240494 as substantially complete for a 5,000 sq ft beverage and bottle redemption building. Multiple public hearings were scheduled for May 27, 2026, including amendments to solar energy, parking, Route 202, livestock/poultry, and Main Street ground floor use ordinances. The subdivision application for Carleton Mill (56 units) was continued to the same date.
- Accepted sketch site plan for bottle redemption building at 90 Royal Street (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for Solar Energy Generating Systems Ordinance amendments (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for Off-Street Parking standards amendments (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for Route 202 Development standards amendments (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for Livestock and Poultry Keeping amendments (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for Main Street ground-floor residential use prohibition (unanimous)
- Continued Carleton Mill 56-unit subdivision application to May 27, 2026 (unanimous)
Charter Commission
The Winthrop Charter Commission will discuss and possibly vote on two citizen proposals: one regarding school board vacancies (Section 210) and another on gender-neutral language (Section 905). They will also consider and potentially adopt their final report. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes is also on the agenda.
- Discussion and vote on citizen proposal for School Board vacancies (Section 210)
- Discussion and vote on citizen proposal for gender-neutral language (Section 905)
- Consideration of the Charter Commission's final report
- Approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
Cemetery Committee
The Cemetery Committee will hear a presentation from the Kennebec Land Trust on the process for establishing a green cemetery. They will also discuss the East Winthrop Cemetery sign, the Glenside Cemetery water supply, and receive an update on Glenside Cemetery road repairs.
- Presentation by Kennebec Land Trust on green cemetery approval process
- Discussion of East Winthrop Cemetery sign
- Discussion of Glenside Cemetery water supply
- Glenside Cemetery Road Repair status update
- Approval of April 21 meeting minutes
Downtown Revitalization Committee
The Downtown Revitalization Committee will discuss logistics for flower displays and the farmers market, and receive an update on the 2000 Downtown Revitalization plan to determine next steps.
- Discuss logistics for flower displays in downtown
- Discuss logistics for farmers market operations
- Review status and next steps for the 2000 Downtown Revitalization plan
Conservation Commission
The Winthrop Conservation Commission will discuss a proposed trail connector on Guerrette property, review priorities in the Comprehensive Plan, and get an update on a Community Resiliency grant for an Open Space Plan. They will also consider financing for invasive species control through the WoodsWISE program and hear from the town planner.
- Discuss Guerrette trail connector after April 3 scouting visit
- Update on Community Resiliency grant conditional award for Open Space Plan
- Consider DACF WoodsWISE program financing for invasive species control
- Review previously identified priorities in Comprehensive Plan
- Winthrop High School Day of Caring on May 14 (rain date May 15)
The Commission approved minutes from April and decided to contact six landowners as the next step for a connector trail. They received conditional approval for a $50,000 NOAA grant to develop an Open Space Plan. They also discussed allowing unpowered bikes on the connector trail and plans for invasive plant removal with students.
- Approved April 13 meeting minutes
- Decided to contact six landowners as next step for Roger Guerette Community Trail connector
- Received conditional $50K grant approval for Open Space Plan (pending contract)
Bailey Public Library Board of Trustees
The Bailey Public Library Board of Trustees will review and approve minutes from April. They will hear the treasurer's report and the director's report on the FY26 budget and a draft update for the FY27 budget. Other business includes committee reports and the open assistant treasurer position.
- Approve minutes from April 13, 2026
- Treasurer's report
- Director's report on FY26 budget and FY27 budget draft update
- Open position for assistant treasurer
- Next meeting scheduled for June 8, 2026
School Board
The Winthrop School Board will vote on appointing a Vice Chair, moving probationary teachers to continuing contracts, approving new policies on internet safety and staff gifts, and hiring a Special Education Director. They will also approve a high school cross-country overnight field trip and enter executive session to evaluate the superintendent.
- Move 1st and 2nd year probationary teachers to continuing contract status
- Appoint Vice Chairperson for remainder of 2026 calendar year
- First reading of policies: Internet Safety, Student Computer/Internet Use Rules, Staff Gifts and Solicitations
- Hire Special Education Director for 2026/2027 school year
- Approve high school cross-country team overnight trip to Camp Kawahnee, Weld, Maine (Aug 20-21)
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on special amusement permits for More to Life Family Campground, Fast Eddies Drive In, and The White Duck. They will also consider a new Sex Offender Residency Ordinance and vote on reallocating $124,382 from capital reserves for gas pump replacement and library repairs.
- Public hearing and vote on special amusement permit renewal for More to Life Family Campground
- Public hearing and vote on new special amusement permit for Fast Eddies Drive In
- Public hearing and vote on special amusement permit renewal for The White Duck
- Public hearing and vote on Sex Offender Residency Ordinance
- Reappropriation of $124,382 from lease/purchase and LED lights reserves: $45,395.88 to gas pump replacement, $78,986.48 to library repairs
The Winthrop Town Council unanimously approved a new Sex Offender Residency Ordinance and waived its second reading. They also approved three special amusement permits: renewals for More to Life Family Campground and The White Duck, and a new permit for Fast Eddies Drive In. An amended resolution reappropriating $45,395.88 to the gas pump replacement capital reserve was passed, and minutes from two previous meetings were approved.
- Approved More to Life Family Campground special amusement permit renewal (7-0)
- Approved Fast Eddies Drive In new special amusement permit (7-0)
- Approved The White Duck special amusement permit renewal (7-0)
- Approved Sex Offender Residency Ordinance (7-0)
- Waived second reading of Sex Offender Residency Ordinance (7-0)
- Approved amended Resolution 2026-6 reappropriating $45,395.88 to gas pump replacement capital reserve (7-0)
- Approved minutes of April 6 and April 27, 2026 council meetings (7-0)
Winthrop Utilities District
This is a regular meeting of the Winthrop Utilities District Board of Trustees. The agenda does not list any specific items for discussion or decision, so the meeting is likely procedural.
- No specific agenda items provided
Town Council
The Winthrop Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY27 School Budget, which includes multiple resolutions for PK-12 education, additional local funds, adult education, and school nutrition. They will also consider selling a tax-acquired property at 17 Royal Street, discuss the draft CAFR with the auditor, and decide on bids for Glenside Cemetery gravel road maintenance. Other items include a special amusement permit renewal for Augusta West Kampground, a transient seller permit for Rebel Dogs, and nominations to state committees.
- Public hearing and vote on FY27 School Budget (PK-12, local funds, adult ed, nutrition)
- Sale of tax-acquired property at 17 Royal Street to highest bidder
- Consideration of $69,800 bid from Gardner Excavation for Glenside Cemetery gravel road maintenance
- Discussion of draft FY 2024-25 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) with auditor
- Special amusement permit renewal for Augusta West Kampground, and transient seller permit for Rebel Dogs
Council approved the FY27 School Budget resolutions: PK-12 (5-2), Additional Local Funds (6-1), Adult Education (6-1), and School Nutrition (7-0). Also accepted the CAFR, approved sale of tax-acquired property, renewed Kampground special amusement permit (4-0-2), and awarded Glenside Cemetery gravel road maintenance bid to Gardner Excavation ($69,800).
- Approved FY27 School Budget PK-12 (Resolution 2026-2) (5-2)
- Approved FY27 School Budget Additional Local Funds (Resolution 2026-3) (6-1)
- Approved FY27 School Budget Adult Education (Resolution 2026-4) (6-1)
- Approved FY27 School Budget School Nutrition (Resolution 2026-5) (7-0)
- Accepted draft CAFR (6-0, Caprara audio not connected)
- Approved sale of tax-acquired property at 17 Royal Street to highest bidder (6-0)
- Approved Augusta West Kampground special amusement permit renewal (4-0-2, two abstentions)
- Awarded Glenside Cemetery gravel road maintenance bid to Gardner Excavation ($69,800) (6-0)
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
The Winthrop Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will hear a briefing on recommended housing strategies from their April 6 discussion with the Town Council. They will also discuss local economy priorities with the Maine Downtown Center director, focusing on walkability, filling vacant storefronts, and infrastructure. The committee will review and approve the March meeting minutes.
- Briefing on recommended housing strategies from Town Council discussion
- Discussion with Maine Downtown Center on local economy priorities: walkability, vacant storefronts, infrastructure
- Consideration of Comprehensive Plan items 4.4, 4.5, 6.3, 8.4
- Review and approve March meeting minutes
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a site visit and discuss a request to amend the Zoning Map on several lots on Boot Cove Lane, changing the designation outside steep slopes to Shoreland Zone. The board will also review potential Zoning Ordinance amendments related to solar energy systems, parking, housing, chickens, data centers, and public notice requirements.
- Site visit and discussion of Zoning Map amendment for Boot Cove Lane (Map 006 Lots 002-E, 002-C, 002-A, 002-010, 002-011, 002-012)
- Discussion of Solar Energy Generating Systems Ordinance amendment
- Review of LD 2173 regarding housing developments and ADUs
- Discussion of LD 1655 on allowing chickens on private residential property
- Discussion of LD 307 draft moratorium on data centers
The Planning Board voted unanimously to allow an applicant to proceed with an application to redraw resource protection lines for properties near Boot Cove Lane, pending further study. The board also scheduled public hearings for May 13 on draft Solar Ordinance amendments and on a proposal to require one parking space per unit for single- or two-family dwellings in the growth area.
- Approved minutes of April 8 with date correction (6-0)
- Allowed applicant to proceed with redrawing resource protection lines for Boot Cove Lane area (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing on Solar Ordinance amendments for May 13 (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing on LD 427 minimum parking requirements for growth area (unanimous)
Cemetery Committee
The Cemetery Committee will review bids received for the Glenside Cemetery Road Repair project and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Review bids for Glenside Cemetery Road Repair
Cobbossee Watershed Trustees
The Cobbossee Watershed District Board of Trustees will consider approving the March meeting minutes and financial report. They will receive and discuss budget committee recommendations for the FY 2027 annual budget. Updates on lake water levels and water quality will also be presented.
- Approval of March financial report showing $326,800 budget with $98,175 balance remaining
- Budget committee recommendations for FY 2027 annual budget
- Lake water levels report
- Water quality updates
- Executive director's report on staff activities
School Board
The Winthrop School Board will consider ratifying a labor agreement with the Winthrop Administrators Association for the period of 2026-2029. The board will also hear a presentation from Energy Management Consultants Inc. and review a high school field trip request.
- Ratification of agreement with Winthrop Administrators Association/MEA/NEA (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029)
- Approval of High School Outing Club trip to Adventure Bound Whitewater Weekend in Caratunk, May 15–17, 2026
- Presentation from Energy Management Consultants Inc.
- Resignation of 2nd Grade Teacher Emily Thibodeau effective June 16, 2026
Cemetery Committee
The Cemetery Committee will review bids received for the Glenside Cemetery Road Repair RFP. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Review bids for Glenside Cemetery road repair
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is discussing a snowmobile trail connector on Guerrette Trail, including a Maine Trails Program application and landowner permissions. They will also consider potential nominees for the Winthrop Center Friends Earthcare award. Town planner input and a high school volunteer day are also on the agenda.
- Review of Guerrette Trail snowmobile connector with April 3 walk notes
- Maine Trails Program application review (including Y Camp application)
- Discussion of landowner permissions for trail connector
- Potential nominees for Winthrop Center Friends Earthcare award
- Winthrop High School Day of Caring on May 20
The Commission decided not to apply for a Maine Trails Program grant for the Roger Guerette Community Trail to Mount Pisgah connector, as the June 26 deadline was unattainable. Instead, they will continue working with volunteers and local funds on Phase 1 of the connector trail from the RGCT to the snowmobile trail. Other actions included approving prior minutes, directing the town planner to request a digitized map from KLT, and arranging contacts for landowner permissions and school input.
- Approved February 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Deferred Maine Trails Program grant application for trail connector (no vote recorded)
- Directed Dawn Emerson to request digitized map from Kennebec Land Trust
- Martha Cowperthwaite to contact Winthrop Cross Country coach for trail input
- Amy Hughes to draft memo to Town Council regarding tax lien property for parking lot
- Jill Ippoliti to send minutes to Town Office for posting
Bailey Public Library Board of Trustees
The Bailey Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from March, receive reports from the treasurer and director, and discuss the FY26 and FY27 budgets. The board will also hold an executive session on personnel and plan a retirement party for staff member Cindy Hinkley.
- Approve minutes from March 9, 2026
- Review FY26 budget and FY27 draft budget update
- Executive session for personnel discussion
- Retirement party for Cindy Hinkley on May 1, 2026
- Town budget meeting on April 27 and assistant treasurer position open
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss proposed amendments to the Solar Energy Generating Systems Ordinance, including a potential moratorium on utility-grade solar. They will also review two subdivision applications: conversion of Lakeside Lodge into condos and a 56-unit development at Carleton Mill. Additionally, they will consider a zoning map amendment for Boot Cove Lane.
- Discussion of moratorium on utility-grade solar systems
- Subdivision application for Lakeside Lodge (77 Turtle Run Rd) to convert motel into condos
- Subdivision application for 56 units at 149 Main Street (Carleton Mill)
- Zoning map amendment for Boot Cove Lane (6 lots) to Shoreland Zone
- Acceptance of minutes from March 4 and 11
The Planning Board approved a subdivision application to convert a motel into individually owned condominium units in the Shoreland Zone. The board also scheduled a site visit for a zoning map amendment request at Boot Cove Lane.
- Approved subdivision at 77 Turtle Run Road for Lakeside Lodge and Marina (4-1)
- Approved minutes of March 4, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of March 11, 2026 (unanimous)
- Scheduled site visit for Boot Cove Lane zoning map amendment on April 22, 2026
Town Council
The Winthrop Town Council will vote on a poverty abatement application and hold public hearings on special amusement permit renewals for Absolem Cider Company and a new permit for Island Park Brewing LLC. They will also discuss the school budget, a new downtown tax increment financing district, and housing strategies from the comprehensive plan.
- Poverty abatement case #2026-01 (vote)
- Absolem Cider Company special amusement permit renewal
- Island Park Brewing LLC new special amusement permit
- Yeti Dogs LLC transient seller permit (vote)
- Discussion of FY 2026-27 school budget
The Council denied a poverty abatement application (5-0). They approved special amusement permit renewals for Absolem Cider Company and a new permit for Island Park Brewing LLC, both 5-0. A transient seller permit for Yeti Dogs LLC was also approved 5-0. Discussions included the school budget, a new downtown TIF district, and housing strategies from the Comprehensive Plan.
- Denied poverty abatement application (5-0)
- Approved Absolem Cider Company special amusement permit renewal (5-0)
- Approved Island Park Brewing LLC special amusement permit (5-0)
- Approved Yeti Dogs LLC transient seller permit (5-0)
- Approved minutes of March 2, 16, and 30 meetings (6-0)