Wiscasset, Maine

1 - Wiscasset Selectboard

El Selectboard llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un aumento propuesto en la tarifa de alcantarillado, considerará una resolución que autoriza $793,311 para el financiamiento del School Revolving Renovation Fund, y establecerá fechas para una reunión de presupuesto escolar y un referéndum especial. También votarán sobre la venta de una propiedad adquirida por impuestos en 105 Sheepscot Road y discutirán la divulgación de documentos no censurados del centro de datos.

• Audiencia pública sobre aumento de tarifa de alcantarillado
• Resolución para autorizar $793,311 del financiamiento del School Revolving Renovation Fund
• Venta de propiedad adquirida por impuestos en 105 Sheepscot Road (Mapa R05 Lote 120)
• Establecer fecha para reunión de presupuesto escolar (23 de julio de 2026) y referéndum especial (1 de septiembre de 2026)
• Discusión sobre la divulgación completa de documentos no censurados del centro de datos

Climate Action Team

El Climate Action Team elegirá un nuevo presidente y secretario tras la transición de Cassandra Rose a enlace de la Junta Selecta. Los miembros revisarán el progreso del proyecto de inventario de gases de efecto invernadero y discutirán la reinscripción en la Community Resilience Partnership. El equipo también planea desarrollar una estrategia de comunicaciones públicas y establecer prioridades para futuras reuniones.

• Elegir nuevo presidente y secretario de WCAT
• Revisar el estado del inventario de gases de efecto invernadero
• Discutir la reinscripción de 2 años en la Community Resilience Partnership y los próximos pasos
• Desarrollar una estrategia de comunicaciones públicas
• Aprobar las notas preliminares de la reunión de abril de 2026

Planning Board

La Junta de Planificación se reunirá para revisar y aprobar la descripción legal, el mapa y los requisitos de uso para el distrito Village 1. Si se aprueban, estos requisitos dimensionales actualizados y resúmenes de uso se enviarán a la Junta Selecta.

• Aprobación de la descripción legal y el mapa de Village 1
• Aprobación del resumen de usos de Village 1
• Aprobación del programa de requisitos dimensionales de Village 1

Ordinance Review Committee

El Comité de Revisión de Ordenanzas revisará y votará sobre los cambios de zonificación propuestos para Village 1, incluyendo descripciones legales, mapas y requisitos dimensionales. El comité también puede aprobar descripciones enmendadas para enviarlas a la Junta de Planificación.

• Aprobación de la Descripción Legal y Mapa de Village 1
• Aprobación del Resumen de Usos de Village 1
• Aprobación de la Tabla de Requisitos Dimensionales de Village 1
• Aprobación de la descripción y mapa enmendados de Village 1
• Envío de los cambios de Village 1 a la Junta de Planificación

Airport Committee

El Wiscasset Airport Committee revisará y aprobará las actas de May, escuchará el informe del gerente, y discutirá asuntos antiguos incluyendo actualizaciones de la reconstrucción de la rampa, ventas de combustible, desarrollo del hangar, operaciones de primavera/verano, vida silvestre cerca de la pista, precios y tarifas de KIWI, y problemas de la puerta. Los nuevos negocios incluyen discutir cargos generados por ADS-B de 'Around Maine'. Se tomarán comentarios públicos.

• Actualización de la reconstrucción de la rampa
• Desarrollo del hangar
• Precios y tarifas de KIWI
• Problemas de la puerta
• Cargos generados por ADS-B de 'Around Maine'

The committee reviewed a comparative analysis of neighboring airport fees and decided to keep current pricing unchanged. The committee also noted that a grant was secured for the upcoming apron reconstruction project.

• Approved May 20th, 2026 meeting minutes
• Decided to hold airport prices and fees as published

1 - Wiscasset Selectboard

La Selectboard elegirá un presidente y vicepresidente, luego llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos solicitudes de licencias de licor (Jolie Rogers LLC en 8 Railroad Ave y Panacea LLC en 100 Main St.) y discutirá una Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario. El negocio inconcluso incluye un seguimiento sobre la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales. El nuevo negocio incluye estados financieros mensuales, una propuesta para dedicar la oficina municipal, discusión de la política de IA y escrituras de renuncia para dos propiedades. La junta también entrará en sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones laborales con la Asociación de Policía de Wiscasset y una solicitud de reducción de pobreza.

• Audiencias públicas para licencias de licor para Jolie Rogers LLC (8 Railroad Ave) y Panacea LLC (100 Main St.)
• Discusión de seguimiento sobre el financiamiento de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales (préstamos y subvenciones CWSRF)
• Sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones laborales con la Asociación de Policía de Wiscasset
• Escrituras de renuncia para 187 Lowelltown Rd (Green/Wade) y 42 Federal St (West)
• Discusión de la política de IA recientemente adoptada

The board ratified the Wiscasset Police Association union contract after an executive session, approved two liquor licenses for Jolie Rogers LLC and Panacea LLC, executed municipal quitclaim deeds for two properties, and granted a poverty abatement request. Routine consent agenda items including payroll, business licenses, and meeting minutes were approved.

• Ratified Wiscasset Police Association union contract (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for Jolie Rogers LLC at 8 Railroad Ave (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for Panacea LLC at 100 Main St (5-0)
• Executed quitclaim deed for Joanna Green & Ryan Wade at 187 Lowelltown Rd (5-0)
• Executed quitclaim deed for Peter G. & Michaela West at 42 Federal St (5-0)
• Granted poverty abatement request (3-0-2)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll, warrants, business licenses, and meeting minutes (5-0; minutes 3-0-2)
• Appointed committee liaison assignments for board members

Economic Development Advisory Committee

El comité está revisando varias iniciativas locales, incluyendo un desarrollo propuesto en Bath Road y un análisis de vivienda. Los miembros también discutirán talleres de energía, programas de orientación y la ordenanza CPACE.

• Desarrollo propuesto en Bath Road
• Análisis de vivienda y presentación de concepto
• Taller comunitario de energía
• Village Business Wayfinding Program
• Ordenanza CPACE

1 - Wiscasset Selectboard

Esta es una reunión mayormente procesal con un elemento sustantivo: una sesión ejecutiva para discutir un asunto pendiente de exención por pobreza con el asesor legal. No se enumeran otras decisiones o discusiones.

• Sesión ejecutiva bajo 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(E) para discusión con el abogado sobre la exención por pobreza pendiente

The Select Board met and immediately entered executive session. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned shortly after returning to open session.

• Opened executive session (5-0)
• Closed executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

La junta discutirá y potencialmente aprobará un cambio de zonificación recomendado por la ORC, creando un Distrito Comercial de la Aldea a lo largo de 300 pies de las Rutas 1 y 27. También revisarán y aprobarán el plano del sitio para el proyecto de limpieza de North Point Brownfields. Además, la junta aprobará las actas de la reunión del 27 de abril de 2026.

• Cambio de zonificación para el Distrito Comercial de la Aldea a lo largo de las Rutas 1 y 27 (300 pies a cada lado)
• Aprobación del plano del sitio de limpieza de North Point (limpieza de brownfields)
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 27 de abril de 2026

Ordinance Review Committee

El Comité de Revisión de Ordenanzas de Wiscasset se reunirá para revisar y potencialmente aprobar un cambio de zonificación para el Distrito Comercial del Pueblo. El cambio propuesto se aplica al área dentro de 300 pies de las Rutas 1 y 27. El comité también aprobará las actas de su reunión del 27 de abril.

• Cambio de zonificación para el Distrito Comercial del Pueblo (dentro de 300 pies de las Rutas 1 y 27)
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 27 de abril de 2026

1 - Wiscasset Selectboard

El Selectboard discutirá una carta de MaineDEP sobre la reubicación de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales y considerará la adjudicación de un contrato de tasación de bienes raíces comerciales. También aprobarán nuevas licencias comerciales, autorizarán un acuerdo de un año con Midcoast Humane Society y entrarán en sesiones ejecutivas para una solicitud de reducción de pobreza y negociaciones laborales.

• Discutir carta de MaineDEP sobre reubicación de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales vs. sitio actual
• Adjudicar contrato de tasación de bienes raíces comerciales a Core Market Advisors, LLC
• Aprobar licencias comerciales para 4 Season (285 Birch Point Rd) y Waggin' Wiscasset (49 Water St)
• Autorizar el Acuerdo de Servicios con Midcoast Humane Society para 2026-2027
• Gastar $1,500 total de los fondos de becas French y Haggett

The board voted 5-0 to authorize signing all Maine CDBG Phase II Project Development documents for façade repairs to Jodie’s Café and Bakery and the Rundlett Building (Treats). They also awarded a commercial real estate appraisal contract to Core Market Advisors, LLC, approved new business licenses for 4 Season and Waggin’ Wiscasset, and adopted updated Rules of Order and Procedure. The board entered executive sessions for a tax abatement request and labor negotiations but took no votes in those sessions.

• Authorized CDBG Phase II façade grant docs for Jodie's Café & Rundlett Block (5-0)
• Awarded commercial appraisal contract to Core Market Advisors, LLC (5-0)
• Approved business licenses for 4 Season and Waggin’ Wiscasset (5-0)
• Adopted updated Rules of Order and Procedure (5-0)
• Authorized Midcoast Humane Society services agreement for FY2027 (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 in scholarship expenditures from French and Haggett funds (5-0)
• Appointed James R. Crowley to Climate Action Team
• Approved payroll and accounts payable warrants (5-0)

Airport Committee

The Wiscasset Airport Committee will review and approve meeting minutes, hear the airport manager's report, and discuss several operational and maintenance items. Old business includes a ramp reconstruction update, fuel sales, hangar development, spring/summer operations, and wildlife near the runway. New business involves a damaged gate and hangar leases with 'Around Maine'.

• Ramp reconstruction update
• Fuel sales discussion
• Hangar development update
• Wildlife on and near the runway
• Damaged gate repair and hangar leases

1 - Wiscasset Selectboard

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss a legal matter regarding a dangerous building proceeding. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under 1 MRSA 405(6)(E) for dangerous building legal matter

The Selectboard entered executive session to discuss a legal matter regarding a dangerous building proceeding. After the session, no action was taken on the matter. The meeting adjourned with only procedural votes.

• Entered executive session for legal discussion (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

1 - Wiscasset Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold public hearings on a liquor license for Treats at 80 Main Street and the annual town meeting warrant for the June 9 vote. They will vote on a new business license for Maine Ocean Buzz Coffee House, a lease-purchase for a solid waste trash trailer with Androscoggin Bank, and a pier vendor permit for Sheepscot Boating. The board will also consider a tax supplemental of $15,708.40 for the Herbert L. Crafts Irrevocable Trust and enter executive session for a poverty abatement request.

• Public hearing: liquor license for Treats at 80 Main Street
• Public hearing: annual town meeting warrant for June 9 vote
• New business license: Maine Ocean Buzz Coffee House at 564 Bath Road
• Municipal lease-purchase with Androscoggin Bank for solid waste trash trailer
• Tax supplemental: Herbert L. Crafts Irrevocable Trust, $15,708.40

The Selectboard approved a $15,708 supplemental assessment for Herbert L. Crafts Irrevocable Trust, a new business license for Maine Ocean Buzz Coffee House, a liquor license for Treats, and a pier vendor permit for Sheepscot Boating. They also authorized a municipal lease-purchase agreement for a solid waste trash disposal trailer and denied a tax abatement request for reasons of poverty. The board tabled approval of the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved liquor license for Treats at 80 Main Street (3-0)
• Approved new business license for Maine Ocean Buzz Coffee House (3-0)
• Authorized lease-purchase of solid waste trash disposal trailer with Androscoggin Bank (3-0)
• Approved pier vendor permit for Sheepscot Enterprises LLC dba Sheepscot Boating (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of James Kochan from Waterfront Committee (3-0)
• Approved $15,708 supplemental assessment for Herbert L. Crafts Irrevocable Trust (3-0)
• Denied poverty tax abatement case #2026-01 (3-0)
• Tabled approval of May 5, 2026 minutes (3-0)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly comment on a proposed development on Bath Road. They will also review a CPACE ordinance for energy improvements and a village wayfinding program. Other new business includes Catie's Ideas and a community energy workshop.

• Comment on proposed Bath Road development
• CPACE ordinance for energy efficiency financing
• Community Energy Workshop planning
• Village Wayfinding Program
• Community Development Advisory Committee discussion

Waterfront Committee

The Wiscasset Waterfront Committee will hear a harbormaster report, approve minutes, and discuss relocating the James Weldon Johnson bench to the Main St. pier. They will also consider a pier vendor permit for Sheepscot Enterprises LLC and take up new business and public comments.

• Discuss relocating James Weldon Johnson bench to Main St. pier
• Consider pier vendor permit for Sheepscot Enterprises LLC
• Harbormaster report
• Approval of April 14, 2026 minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider approving the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for the North Point Brownfield Cleanup site plan. They will also approve the minutes from the April 27 meeting.

• Approval of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for North Point Cleanup Site Plan Review

Ordinance Review Committee

The Wiscasset Ordinance Review Committee will discuss the creation of a new Village Commercial District, a potential zoning change. They will also approve minutes from their previous meeting.

• Creation of a Village Commercial District

1 - Wiscasset Selectboard

The Selectboard will vote on approving warrants and minutes, and consider new business including nominations to the MMA Legislative Policy Committee, an EMS road closure request, appointment of election clerks, accepting a resignation from the Climate Action Team, and the Wiscasset Wormfest request to use town property and close a road.

• Approve payroll warrants for April 24 and May 1, 2026
• Approve accounts payable warrants for April 28 and May 5, 2026
• Appoint election clerks for May 2026-2028
• Accept resignation of Jan Hobbs-Bailey from Climate Action Team
• Wiscasset Wormfest request for use of town property and road closure

The Wiscasset Selectboard approved several routine items including payroll and accounts payable warrants, minutes, and appointment of election clerks. They also approved an EMS road closure for May 16, accepted a resignation from the Climate Action Team, and approved a road closure and use of Scout Hall for the Wormfest event on June 12-14. Pam Dunning was nominated to the Maine Municipal Legislative Policy Committee.

• Approved Payroll Warrants Apr 24 & May 1 (4-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Warrants Apr 28 & May 5 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Apr 21 (4-0)
• Nominated Pam Dunning to MMA Legislative Policy Committee (4-0)
• Approved EMS road closure on May 16 (4-0)
• Appointed election clerks (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Jan Hobbs-Bailey from Climate Action Team (4-0)
• Approved Wormfest road closure & Scout Hall use June 12-14 (3-0-1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a site plan review application for the North Point Clean Up project. The board will also approve minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing for North Point Clean Up site plan review
• Consideration of site plan review application for North Point Clean Up
• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Ordinance Review Committee

The Ordinance Review Committee will discuss a state-mandated change to building height restrictions, potentially allowing buildings up to 45 feet tall. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion on state-required height restriction change to 45 feet
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2026 meeting

Climate Action Team

The Wiscasset Climate Action Team will discuss drafting a town greenhouse gas inventory using EPA and regional tools. They will also review re-enrollment in the Community Resilience Partnership and hear updates on Earth Day events and committee projects.

• Discussing re-enrollment in the Community Resilience Partnership and reviewing list of community actions
• Drafting a town Greenhouse Gas Inventory: reviewing EPA Local GHG Inventory Tool, SMPDC protocol, ICLEI ClearPath, WRI Land Emissions Navigator
• Earth Day trash cleanup on April 22 and Lincoln County Recycling open house
• Public talk April 24: 'Coastal flooding: What’s driving it, and why it’s getting worse' by Dr. Hannah Baranes at Aekir Brewing
• Developing a public communications strategy

Airport Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes and hear the airport manager's report. They will discuss updates on ramp reconstruction, fuel sales, hangar development, and spring operations including taxi lights and windsock. Wildlife on and near the runway will also be addressed. Public comments will be taken.

• Ramp reconstruction update
• Fuel sales discussion
• Hangar development update
• Spring operations: taxi lights and windsock at Rwy 07 end
• Wildlife on and near runway

1 - Wiscasset Selectboard

The Selectboard holds public hearings on a medical cannabis license for Above and Beyond Cannabis at 493 Gardiner Road, a Community Enterprise CDBG Grant, and a liquor license for Charm Thai. They also consider pier vendor permits, a new business license for Reauthentisys, surplus of a hot tub, and economic development funding for Old Ferry Road and Mason Station properties.

• Medical cannabis license for Above and Beyond Cannabis, LLC at 493 Gardiner Road
• Liquor license for Charm Thai, LLC at 762 Bath Road
• Community Enterprise CDBG Grant public hearing
• RFP for appraisal services for Old Ferry Road and Mason Station properties
• Tax abatement of $885.82 for Harry Hilton at Map R07 Lot 49

The board approved several licenses and permits, including a medical cannabis storefront, a liquor license for Charm Thai, and multiple pier vendor permits. It authorized using tree stumpage revenue for economic development at Old Ferry Road and Mason Station, and approved an RFP for appraisals on those properties. The board also declared a Parks and Recreation hot tub as surplus and approved a new business application for Reauthentisys.

• Approved Medical Use Storefront Cannabis License for Above and Beyond Cannabis (5-0)
• Approved Liquor License for Charm Thai, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Pier Vendor Permits for The River Shack, IndustrialME, Sprague's Lobster, Potter's Shed, and MIDCOASTMAINEBOAT.COM (5-0 each)
• Declared Parks and Recreation hot tub surplus and authorized disposal (5-0)
• Approved New Business Application for Reauthentisys (5-0)
• Authorized expenditure from Old Ferry Road Tree Stumpage Revenue account for economic development (5-0)
• Approved RFP for Appraisal Services for Old Ferry Road and Mason Station properties (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement for Harry Hilton, $885.82 (5-0)

Waterfront Committee

The Waterfront Committee will consider issuing permits to five vendors for the pier, discuss installing mock-up anchor points for a can-dock, and review status updates on electrical repairs at Creamery Pier and ramp float installation. The meeting includes a harbormaster report and public comments.

• Pier vendor permits for Midcoast Maine Boats, The River Shack, Sprague's Lobster, Industrial Maine LLC, The Potter's Shed
• Installation of can-dock mock-up anchor points
• Status of creamery pier electrical repairs
• Status of ramp float installation

The Waterfront Committee reviewed and voted on several pier vendor applications, approving most with updated fees based on actual square footage. Potter's Shed was rejected for non-compliance with manning requirements. New fee structures were recommended to the Select Board. One member recused himself as a vendor.

• Approved February 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Spragues application subject to updated fee and proper form (4-0)
• Gave tentative approval to Midcoast Maine Boats subject to conditions (4-0)
• Rejected Potter's Shed application for non-compliance (4-0); invited resubmission
• Fully approved Industrial ME application with 2026 fees (4-0)
• Approved River Shack application subject to resubmission on correct form (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Wiscasset Planning Board will discuss and possibly act on a site plan review for the North Point cleanup project. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other business.

• Site Plan Review for North Point Cleanup

The Planning Board found the North Point Cleanup site plan review application complete and accepted associated waiver requests. A site walk is scheduled for April 17 and a public hearing for April 27. The minutes of the March 23 meeting were approved with two abstentions.

• Approved minutes of March 23, 2026 (5-0-2)
• Found North Point Cleanup site plan review application complete (7-0)
• Accepted waiver requests for the application (7-0)
• Scheduled site walk for April 17, 2026 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for April 27, 2026 (7-0)

Ordinance Review Committee

The committee will continue its discussion on local ordinance changes needed to comply with new state requirements. The meeting is largely procedural, including approval of previous minutes.

• Continued discussion on ordinance changes to accommodate state changes

The Ordinance Review Committee discussed proposed changes to Article II of the Wiscasset ordinances, including off-street parking requirements for dwelling units and ADUs, minimum lot sizes, setback definitions, and dimensional requirements for rural districts and back lots. No votes were taken on any of the proposed changes. The committee approved minutes from a previous meeting (4-0-1).

• Approved minutes of March 23, 2026 (4-0-1, Olson abstained)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a MaineCDBG grant application to eliminate blight at two specific local businesses. The committee will also discuss development goals for Birch Point and Old Ferry, as well as marketing strategies for the town's airport and waterfront.

• Public hearing on CDBG Community Enterprise Grant for 43-45 Water Street (Jodie’s Café and Bakery) and 80 Main Street (Rundlett Block 'Treats')
• Discussion of development objectives for Birch Point and Old Ferry
• Review of marketing strategies for the Airport and Waterfront
• Development of an Outreach/Implementation Plan for Selectboard-approved economic goals

1 - Wiscasset Selectboard

The Selectboard will hold a public hearing on renewing an adult-use cannabis license for JAR Cannabis Company at 564 Bath Road. They will also consider authorizing a $793,311 school security loan for the June town meeting warrant and approving the annual town meeting warrant. Other business includes a CDBG grant application for blight removal at two properties and a request to close Middle Street for an event.

• Public hearing to renew Adult Use Storefront Cannabis License for JAR Cannabis Company at 564 Bath Road
• Authorize CDBG grant application for blight removal at Jodie's Café (43-45 Water St) and Rundlett Block 'Treats' (80 Main St)
• Place $793,311 School Revolving Renovation Fund Loan question on June 9, 2026 Town Meeting Warrant
• Approve June 9, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Set April 29, 2026 as School Budget Meeting and approve FY '27 School Budget warrant

The Wiscasset Select Board approved placing a $793,311 School Revolving Renovation Fund Loan question on the June 9, 2026 Town Meeting Warrant. They also renewed an adult use cannabis license for JAR Cannabis Company, authorized a CDBG grant application for blight removal at two properties, and set April 29 as the School Budget Meeting. All actions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved payroll warrants March 20, 27, Apr 3 (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable warrants March 24, 31, Apr 7 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 17 as amended and March 24 (5-0)
• Renewed Adult Use Storefront Cannabis License for JAR Cannabis Co. (5-0)
• Authorized CDBG Community Enterprise grant application for blight removal at Jodie's Cafe and Rundlett Block (5-0)
• Placed $793,311 School Revolving Renovation Fund Loan on June 9 warrant and recommended (5-0)
• Approved June 9 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (5-0)
• Set April 29 as School Budget Meeting and approved FY'27 School Budget Warrant (5-0)