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P.O. BOX 194, VINALHAVEN, ME 04863 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION: $50 THE ISLAND NEWS WEEKLY October 22 – October 27, 2020 E-MAIL: [email protected] Vinalhaven Taxi A Message from MDOT (207) 720–0056 Maine Local Roads Center (LTAP) Free Deliveries of Essentials Temporary signs (including paid for by ICMS! political) in the right of way: A love-letter to current law places a 12 week Ferry/Airstrip Connections. per calendar year restriction Here and There on Vinalhaven Vinalhaven on the placement of temporary By Reservation or by Chance Where else could one find the signs in a public right-of-way. love and support that came our Jeanne Bineau-Ames A recent change, effective way when Fritz had his stroke? June 17, 2020, further restricts All the EMTs, Jim Hogan, the placement of these signs Kelly Oxton, the staff at Elder to no more than six weeks Care, those who have called from Jan. 1 to June 30 and no and written, Jack Myer, and more than six weeks from July last, but by no means least, Bob 1 to Dec. 31. Similar signs Schmoker, you all made Fritz’s cannot be placed within 30 transition to a new phase of life feet of each other. All signs with such thoughtfulness and must include or be marked caring. We can’t thank you with the name and address of enough, and rejoice that we are the individual or organization privileged to live here. that placed the sign within the Free Lead and Copper Test public right-of-way and the to homes that were renovated Penelope and Fritz date the sign was erected. between 1982-1987 For more information call MaineDOT may remove nonconforming signs on Faye Grant CEO/LPI at 863- 2168 There is a new book on the Story Trail, The Gruffalo state or state aid highway (not inside a compact area) by Julia Donaldson! and towns/cities may remove Your life is already a miracle of nonconforming signs on a chance waiting for you to shape Community Calendar town way or a state or state aid its destiny. Emailevents to: highway in an urban compact [email protected] municipality. —Toni Morrison Town of Vinalhaven Information www.townofvinalhaven.org Meetings Committee meetings have been postponed, are being held virtually, or are hybrid with both in-person and zoom attendance. The Select Board meets every two weeks. Meetings are delivered virtually from our Facebook page: facebook.com/townofvinalhaven and recordings are posted to the Town’s YouTube Channel – Town of Vinalhaven. Select Board – Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Meeting, Tuesday, October 27, 5:30pm Contact Andrew Dorr, Town Manager for Zoom login information VOTING INFORMATION [email protected] For November 3, 2020 Fox Islands Broadband Task Force – Virtual Meeting, Friday, October 23, 4:30pm General Election Gabe McPhail, CDE Coordinator for Zoom login info [email protected] In-Person Voting Notices Polls will be open for in-person voting on November 3rd, 8am to Property Taxes 2019-2020 Tax Liens were filled the week of September, 27, 2020 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. 2020-2021 Tax Bills have been mailed. Due dates are 8pm at the Town Office. We will be November 2nd, 2020 and May 3rd, 2021. Please call the Town Office if you do not receive limiting the number of people inside your bill. (207) 863-4471 and following safety protocols. CEO/LPI Faye Grant is in the office most days 9am-12pm. The town office is not open to Request an Absentee Ballot walk-ins so contact 863-2168 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment. Registered Vinalhaven Voters may Single-Stream Recycling #1-7 rigid plastics, tin, aluminum, glass, paper, cardboard. $10 request absentee ballots any ONE of Recycling Totes available at the Town Office. three ways: Food Scrap Composting collection bin located near the household trash container at the 1. Use the Secretary of State’s Online Transfer Station. How-To Brochures available at townofvinalhaven.org. Free Composting Absentee Ballot Request Portal. Pails available at the Town Office and Transfer Station. Go to apps.web.maine.gov/cgi- bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index. Hours of Operation & Contact Information* pl The deadline to request ballots *The Town Office is open to the public. Limit one person in the office, two in the using this service is 5:00 pm on waiting area. Please wear a mask. All services are also available over the phone, by Thursday, October 29, 2020. email, or online–please contact the Town Office for further information. 2. Call the Town Office at (207) 863- Town Office – Mon–Fri 7:30am-5pm – 863-4471 or 863-4343; Fax: 863-4393 4343 to request a ballot by *Please note that the Town Office now has a physical mailing address in place of the PO phone. Please Note: the person Box: Vinalhaven Town Office, 19 Washington School Rd., Vinalhaven, ME 04863 requesting the ballot must speak Town Manager – Andrew J. Dorr – 863-2042; 266-7806; with the Clerk. A person may not [email protected] request a ballot for someone other than themselves. Town Clerk – Darlene M. Candage – 863-4343; [email protected] Deputy Town Clerk – Tanya Robishaw – 863-4343; [email protected] 3. Print, fill out and mail (or put in our drop box) the request form Assessor – Wes Robinson – Hours vary, contact 863-2168 or available on the Town website. [email protected] to set up an appointment www.townofvinalhaven.org Code Enforcement Officer / Local Plumbing Inspector – Faye Grant – M-F, 9am-12pm contact 863-2168 or [email protected] to set up an appointment Register to Vote Planning and Community Development – Gabe McPhail – Hours vary, contact 863-2168 You will need to fill out a Maine or [email protected] to set up an appointment Voter Registration Card and provide a Maine Drivers License or Welfare Program – Call 863-2042 or 266-7806 to set up an appointment Maine ID AND proof of Vinalhaven Public Works / Town Garage – 863-2063 residence (if your VH address is not Library – Scott Candage –Tues & Thurs 1-5pm; Wed & Fri 9am-12pm, 1-5pm; Sat 9am- already on the license). For more 4pm; Sun & Mon Closed – 863-4401 or [email protected] Voting info and deadlines go to Transfer Station – Kenny Martin – Sun, Mon, Wed & Thurs – 7:30am-4pm – 863-4306 www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter- info/index.html Fire Department – Marc Candage – Emergency 911; Non-Emergency 863-4604 or [email protected] Check Status of Absentee Ballots Ambulance Service – Kerry McKee – Emergency 911; Non-Emergency 863-2119 or If you requested an absentee ballot [email protected] and want to check the status of your Knox County Deputy – Emergency 911; Non-Emergency 593-9132 ballot, here’s a simple tool you can Animal Control Officer/Harbor Master – James Knowlton – 756-0209 use. apps.web.maine.gov/cgi- Public Health Officer – Jen Desmond – Contact the Town Office at 863-2042 bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/ballot_st atus.pl Deputy Harbor Master – Peter Gasperini – 542-1992 Quick Notes from the Vinalhaven School From pre-kindergarten to seniors, Vinalhaven students have celebrated successes in the classroom, during science research field trips, on the soccer field, and through many other activities. The varsity soccer team scrimmaged school staff this season, and wrapped up the final game with a thank you to seniors and their parents. Students enjoyed the first School Ice Cream Field Trip Festival for their good behavior and attendance. Elementary students attended a special assembly and truck tour, thanks to the Fire Department! In recognition of the outstanding staff efforts, Mr. Feezor is recognizing Employees of the Month. And he’s doing it every week because he can’t keep up with all of the great things he’s seeing around school! Coming up, picture retakes on November 12th. And don’t forget Friday, October 30th is an early release day at 12:30 p.m. Teachers only for staff development that afternoon! Monte Selby, principal [email protected] Medical Center Information www.icmsvh.org ICMS Dental isAs pleased a congratulations to announce that to the the children enrolled in Medical Services: 863-4341 Pre-K throughVin Fifthalhaven Grade Graduatingat the Vinalhaven Class School of are eligible for a Dental Services: 863-2533 2020, ICMS Dental Services would Counseling: 863-9959 FrEE fl uoride varnish treatment and dental screening. Billing: 863-4348 like to offer a free dental cleaning, dental exam and a set of bitewing x- Hours of Operation This program is funded by The Maine Center for Disease Control & Medical Services rays. Services must be completed by Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am – 12 noon, PreventionDecember and 31, The 2020 Maine. If Oral you Health would Program. 1 pm – 4 pm like to schedule these services, Tues: 1 pm – 4 pm ICMS Dental staff will be doing the fall varnish on Thurs: 8:00 am – 12 noon please call Brooke Conway at 863- Closed Tues. AM and Thurs. PM Monday, October 19th during2533. school hours at the Vinalhaven Dental Services School. We will be returning to the Vinalhaven School in the spring Dentist: October 21,22,28,29,30 to complete the next treatment and screening. Hygienist: October 23,30 Office: Physical Therapy If you did not fi ll out a permission slip and would like your child to To schedule an appointment, please call 863-4341 participate please contact: Brooke @ 863-2533. Thank you! Counseling Dan Keniston, LCSW Jeff Wilber, LCSW To schedule an appointment, Please call 863-9959 Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment & Acupuncture To schedule an appointment, please call 863-4341.