Town of Phippsburg

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG

Town of Phippsburg

207th Annual Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020

Town Report Photos We welcome photos from citizens of Phippsburg for the Town Report each year, and have done our best to identify the citizens therein.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

Abatements, Supplemental Bills & Special Assessments 97 Addressing Officer 9-1-1 Report 123 Animal Control Officer's Report 124 Appeals Board Report 125 Appreciation for Services (David Thombs) 24 Assessing Agent’s Report 126 Assessor’s Notice 96 Auditor’s Report 190 Auditor's Statement of Departmental Operations (A-4) 98 Ballot (Municipal Officers - TM Article #2) 95 Bates-Morse Mountain Report 128 Budget Committee Report 131 Candidates’ Statements 52 Cemetery District Report 133 Center Pond River Herring Committee Report 134 Citizens Guide to Town Meeting 51 Citizens Information 206 Clerk Minutes of Annual Town Meeting Elections July 2020 177 Clerk Minutes of Special Town Meeting September 2020 178 Code Enforcement Officer's Report 140 Community Access Television Committee Report 132 Community Garden Committee Report 135 Comprehensive Planning Committee Report 137 Conservation Commission Report 141 Emergency Management Director’s Report (Town) 142 Financial Investment Committee Report 143 Fire Department Report 144 Governor Mills’ Report 30 Graph- Mil Rate 8-Year Comparison 48 Graph-Municipal Appropriations (8-year comparison) 49 Harbor Commission Report 146 Harbor Master's Report 146 Health Officer’s Report 147 Historic Preservation Commission Report 148 Historical Society Report 150 Land Trust Report 152 Library Report (Albert F. Totman Library) 156 Management Discussion and Analysis for Fiscal Year 20 194 McLanathan - Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund, Inc. Report 158 Memorials and Photos 16 Nature Conservancy (Basin Preserve) Report 154 Phippsburg Elementary Principal's Report 44 Phippsburg Scholarship’s Primer 46

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Planning Board Report 159 Police Department Report 160 Prior Years Taxes Receivable (A-11) 111 Property Tax Exemptions and Land Use Programs 203 Public Safety Advisory Committee Report 163 Real Estate and Property Taxes Outstanding 104 Reconciliation of Treasurer's Cash Balance (A-6) 113 Recreation Commission Report 164 Registrar of Voter’s Report 166 Rescue Department Report 167 Road Committee Report 168 RSU #1 Enrollment 43 RSU #1 Board of Directors Report 41 RSU #1 Superintendent’s Report 42 Sagadahoc County Commissioner Grose’s Report 35 Sagadahoc County Communications Report 38 Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Director’s Report 39 Sagadahoc County Sheriff Merry’s Report 37 Selectmen's Annual Overview 116 Shellfish Conservation Commission Report 170 Shellfish Warden's Report 170 Spirit of America Award to Gary Morong 25 Boston Post Cane to Jean O. Perkins 26 Phippsburg’s Sportsmen’s Association Report 173 State Representative Hepler’s Report 27 State Senator Vitelli’s Report 29 Tax Acquired Property 114 Town Boards, Committees and Commissions for 2020 12 Town Clerk's Report 138 Town Directory 4 Town Landings Committee Report 174 Town Lands Management Committee Report 175 Town Meeting Warrant (June 8 & June 12, 2021) 55 Town Meeting Schedule 50 Town Owned Property 114 Town Valuation, Assessment & Collections (A-5) 193 Town, County, School, State and Federal Officials for 2020 7 Treasurer's Revenue Report 102 Trust Funds 113 U. S. Representative Pingree’s Report 31 U. S. Senator Collins’ Report 34 U. S. Senator King’s Report 32 Winnegance River Herring Commission Report 176

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Town of Phippsburg - Directory - 1042 Main Road Phippsburg, Maine 04562 www.phippsburg.com Community Access Television on Channel 3

Municipal Closure Information

Closings of the Town Office and/or Transfer Station due to weather conditions will be announced on Television Stations 6, 8, and 13 as well as Radio Stations WGAN (560 AM/105.5 FM), WYNZ (100.9 FM), WPOR (101.9 FM), WCLZ (98.9FM), WZAN (970 AM), WMGX (93.1 FM), and WBAE (1490 AM). Links to storm closures listings are provided on the Town’s website. When the Transfer Station is closed it will be reopened the following day unless otherwise announced.

Town E-Mail Addresses

Selectmen/Town Administrator: [email protected] Tax Collector/Treasurer/Town Clerk: [email protected] Assessing Agent: [email protected] Code Enforcement Officer: [email protected] Police Chief: [email protected] Librarian: [email protected]

Police and Fire Numbers

FIRE/RESCUE (EMERGENCY ONLY) ...... 911 FIRE DEPT, OTHER BUSINESS ...... 389-2410 POLICE (EMERGENCY ONLY) ...... 911 POLICE, OTHER BUSINESS ...... 389-2653 or 443-8201 SHERIFF (EMERGENCY ONLY) ...... 911 SHERIFF, OTHER BUSINESS ...... 443-8201

Other Law Enforcement Numbers

Federal Bureau of Investigation ...... 774-9322 Maine Computer Crimes Task Force ...... 877-8080 Maine Drug Enforcement Agency ...... 822-0370 Maine Emergency Management Agency...... 624-4400 Maine Marine Patrol Division ...... 633-9596 Maine Warden Service (Dispatch) ...... 1-800-452-4664 Maine Warden Service (Business) ...... 287-8000 Operation Game Thief Tip Line (Poaching) ...... 1-800-253-7887 State Police (Troop D) Dispatch...... 624-7076 U.S. Coast Guard (South Portland) ...... 767-0320 U.S. Coast Guard (Boothbay Harbor)...... 633-2661

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TAX COLLECTOR/TREASURER/TOWN CLERK GENERAL ASSISTANCE 389-2653/389-1088 Fax: 389-1522 Weekdays - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

SELECTMEN’S MEETINGS Wednesday evenings at 5:00 pm

ASSESSING AGENT Public Hours Tuesday & Wednesday - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (Other hours by appointment)

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PLUMBING INSPECTOR BUILDING INSPECTOR HEALTH OFFICER 389-2653/389-1088 Fax: 389-1522 Weekdays - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

TRANSFER STATION 52 Sam Day Hill Road 389-1402 Year Round - Mon, Wed & Sat, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Additional Summer Hours (June 14th to September 18th) - Fridays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

PHIPPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1047 Main Road 389-1514 Website: www.phippsburg.rsu1.org

RSU #1 - OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath 443-6601 Fax: 443-8295 Website: www.rsu1.org

ALBERT F. TOTMAN LIBRARY 28 Parker Head Road Monday through Friday - 10:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 389-2309 Website: www.totman.library.org

2020 ANNUAL REPORT PHIPPSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY 24 Parker Head Road June - September Mondays-Saturdays - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Judy Mullins at 389-2401 Website: www.phippsburghistorical.com

PHIPPSBURG POST OFFICE 520 Main Road 442-0133

Counter Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Saturday - 8:30 am to 11:00 am

Lobby Monday to Saturday - Open 24 Hours

SEBASCO POST OFFICE 415 Sebasco Road 389-1551

Counter Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 10:00 am, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Saturday - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Lobby Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 4:15 pm Saturday - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Town Officials for 2020

Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor J. Michael Young, Chair (E-2021), Cell: 841-6612 Julia M. House (E-2022), Cell: 607-3197 Christopher L. Mixon (E - 2023), Cell: 522-6085 E-mail: [email protected]

Town Administrator, Registrar of Voters General Assistance Administrator Deputy Public Records Access Officer Amber L. Jones Office: 389-2653 Work Cell: 837-5471 E-mail: [email protected]

Administrative Assistant Adele M. Suggs, Office: 389-2653 E-mail: [email protected]

Tax Collector, Treasurer & Town Clerk Lisa M. Wallace (E - 2022), Office: 389-2653 E-mail: [email protected]

Deputy Town Clerk Pauline J. Flemmings (2022), Office: 389-2653

Road Commissioner R. Curtis Doughty (E - 2021), Cell: 841-0317

Code Enforcement Officer, Plumbing Inspector, Building Inspector, Public Records Access Officer Leighton I. Rainey (A - 2021), Office: 389-2653 Work Cell: 837-5474 E-mail: [email protected]

Assessing Agent Juanita Wilson Hennessey, IFA, CMA (2022), Office: 389-2653 E-mail: [email protected]

Animal Control Officer Norman S. Turner (2021) Sagadahoc County Dispatch, 443-8201

Police Chief John B. Skroski (A-2021), Office: 389-2653 E-mail: [email protected]

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Police Officers Kehl C. Chadwick (2021) Samuel Alexander (2021) Parking Enforcement (Vacant)

Harbormaster & Shellfish Warden Douglas A. Alexander (2021), Home: 443-3114, Cell: 504-1523 E-mail: [email protected]

Constable David W. Barnes (2021), Home 442-8509

Health Officer Leighton I. Rainey (2023), Work Cell: 837-5474

Fire Chief Andrew A. Hart (2021), Home: 389-2202

Assistant Fire Chief James W. Totman (2021), Work: 443-3869, Home: 389-1867

Fire Wardens Andrew A. Hart (2021), Home: 389-2202 Dana P. McLean (2021), Home: 522-9488 Michael S. Talbot (2021), Home: 522-5232 James W. Totman (2021), Home: 389-1867

Rescue Chief Lorana M. Pierce (2022), Home: 389-1510 E-mail: [email protected]

Emergency Management Director PCATV Station Manager Gary E. Morong (A-2022), Home: 389-1817, Cell: 841-2835 E-mail: [email protected]

E-911 Addressing Officer Leighton Rainey, (2022), Office 389-2653 Work Cell: 837-5474 E-mail: [email protected]

Librarian Michele E. Morong, Library: 389-2309 E-mail: [email protected]

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG School Officials

Regional School Unit #1 Director, Representing Phippsburg William R. Perkins, (E - 2023), Home: 389-1631 E-mail: [email protected]

Other RSU District Directors: Jennifer Ritch-Smith (Woolwich), Jamie Dorr (Bath), Anita Brown (Arrowsic), Stephen August (Unrestricted), Lorna Ryan (Unrestricted), Lou Ensel (Unrestricted),

Superintendent of Schools (RSU#1) Patrick M. Manuel, Work: 443-6601, x 109 E-mail: [email protected]

Phippsburg School Principal Sandra Gorsuch-Plummer, Work: 389-1514 E-mail: [email protected]

County Officials

Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel A. Merry (E - 2024) Business Telephone: 443-8201 Website: www.sagcounty.com E-mail: [email protected]

County Commissioner (District 3) Carol A. Grose (E - 2020) County Address: Home Address: Sagadahoc County Commissioner 37 River Road 752 High Street Woolwich, ME 04579 Bath, ME 04530 Telephone: 443-2843 Telephone: 443-8200 Website: www.sagcounty.com Fax: 443-8213 E-mail: [email protected]

2020 ANNUAL REPORT State Officials STATE SENATOR (District 23) Honorable Eloise Vitelli (D) (E -2024) Capital Address: Home Address: Senate Chamber 3 State House Station 73 Newtown Road Augusta, ME 04333-0003 Arrowsic, ME 04530 Telephone: 287-1515 Telephone: 443-4660 Website: www.mainesenate.org E-mail: [email protected]

STATE REPRESENTATIVE (District 53) Honorable Allison Hepler (D) (E-2022) Capital Address: Home Address: House of Representatives 417 Montsweag Road 2 State House Station Woolwich, ME 04579 Augusta, ME 04333-0002 Telephone: 442-0754 Telephone: 287-1400 Fax: 287-4469 Facebook: www.facebook.com/allison.hepler.53 E-mail (State): [email protected]

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POPHAM STATE PARK MANAGER Sean Vaillancourt 10 Perkins Farm Lane Phippsburg, ME 04562 Telephone: 389-1335 10

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Federal Officials

U. S. SENATOR Honorable Susan M. Collins (R) (E - 2026) One Canal Plaza, Suite 802 Portland, ME 04101 Telephone: 780-3575 Fax: 828-0380 Website: www.collins.senate.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susancollins

U. S. SENATOR Honorable Angus S. King, Jr. (I) (E - 2024) 4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 3 Augusta, ME 04330 Telephone: 622-8292 Website: www.king.senate.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angus.king.102

U. S. CONGRESSWOMAN (District 1) Honorable Chellie M. Pingree (D) (E - 2022) 2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 304 Portland, ME 04101 Telephone: 774-5109 (Free - 1-888-862-6500) Fax: 871-0720 Website: www.pingree.house.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChelliePingree

U. S. CONGRESSMAN (District 2) Honorable Jared Golden (D) (E - 2022) 179 Lisbon Street Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 241-6767 Fax: 241-6770 Website: www.golden.house.gov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaredGoldenforCongress

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Town Boards, Committees, and Commissions for 2020 E - Elected Position, A - Appointed, E/A Filling an Unexpired Term, ( ) - Expiration of Term

Appeals Board (A - 3 year terms) Everett A. Perkins, Chair (2023) 841-2383 Proctor W. Wells (2023) Thomas C. Totman, Alternate (2022) Roland J. Bisson (2022) Vacant, Alternate (2021) John G. Morse, IV (2022)

Assessment Review Board (A - 3 year terms) Michael W. Rice, Chair (2023) 389-2009 John G. Morse. IV, Alternate (2021) Thomas C. Totman (2022) Everett A. Perkins (2021) Peter K. Roberts (2022)

Budget Committee (E - 3 year terms/A-1 year terms) Alvin E. Toombs, Chair (E - 2021) 389-1040 Susan B. Levene (E-2021) Ethan B. Debery (E-2023) Kimberly A. Albertson (E-2022) William Foster (A-2023) Edward J. Cherien (A-2023) Bruce D. Suppes (E-2023)

Cemetery Trustees (E - 5 year terms) Chilloa A. Young, Chair (E - 2023) 389-1086 Richard H. Wenzel (E-2025) Bette Totman (E-2022) Marcia E. Beach (E-2021) J. David Platteter, Treasurer (E-2024) Contacts for Plots: Ken Kellogg (798-2423) Primary Chilloa A. Young (443-4466) Secondary

Center Pond River Herring Committee (A - 5 year terms) Troy A. Wallace, Chair (2024) 798-2046 Ethan B. DeBery (2022) Mark H. Alexander (2023) James W. Totman (2023) Peter K. Roberts (2024) Peter Fallon, Alternate (2023) J. Michael Young, Alternate (2024)

Community Access TV Committee (A - 3 year terms) Ashley A. Thayer, Chair (2022) 522-3813 Christopher L. Mixon (2023) Vacant (2021) Leif E. Albertson (2021) Vacant (2023) Station Manager - Gary E. Morong, (H) 389-1817 / (C) 841-2835

Community Garden Committee (A - 2 year terms) Ellen E. Winchester, Chair (2022) 406-1105 Karen W. Balnis (2021) Patricia W. Haag (2022) Joan Detel (2022) Vacant (2023)

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Comprehensive Plan Committee (A - 2 year terms) J. Michael Young, Chair (2021) 389-1086 Merrill B. Chapin (2021) Clifford D. Newell (2021) Joan M. Chrane (2021) Laura Sewall (2021) Lori J. Follett (2021) Richard B. Spear (2021) Dorothy A. Kelly (2021) Leighton I. Rainey (2021) Marie T. Varian (2021) Vacant (2021)

Conservation Commission (A - 5 year terms) Robert M. Reyes, Chair (2023) 389-1653 Dorothy A. Kelly, Vice Chair (2021) Ellen E. Winchester (2024) Elizabeth R. Kamphausen (2022) Craig P. Chapin (2025) Dana P. McLean (2024) Sarah DeVan, Alternate (2021)

Election Clerks (A - 2 year terms), Warden (A - 1 year terms) Michelle R. Hunt (2022 - D) Chilloa A. Young (2022 - R) Velma L. Irish (2022 - D) David W. Barnes (2022 - R) Linda E. Perry (2022-D) Gloria P. Barnes (2022 - R) J. Michael Young (2022- D) Adele M. Suggs (2022 - R) Sylvia E. Young (20202- D) Gwynneth L. Elvin (2022 - R) Pauline J. Flemmings (2022 - D) Linwood B. Stockwell (2022 - R) Pamela M. Spooner (2022 - D) Karl W. Smith, Election Warden (2021) Emily M. Swizdor (2022 - D)

Financial Investment Committee (A - 3 year terms) Leroy J. Clark, Chair (2023) 389-1321 Douglas C. Bates (2022) Alvin E. Toombs (2021)

General Assistance Fair Hearing Officer (A - 3 year terms) Christopher L. Mixon (A - 2023) 522-6085

Voter Registration Appeal Board (A - 3 year terms) Christopher L. Mixon (A - 2023) J. Michael Young (A- 2021) Julia M. House (A - 2022)

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Harbor Commission (A - 2 year terms) Ethan B. DeBery, Chair (2023) 841-7977 Buel H. Hemingway (2021) Kenneth Hunt (2022) Marie T. Varian (2021) Joseph T. Spear (2022)

Historic Preservation Commission (A - 3 year terms) Helen R. Webb, Chair (2023) 389-2477 Jean S. Scott (2021) Merrill B. Chapin (2022) Richard B. Spear (2021) Judith P. Mullins (2022) Merrill B. Chapin (2022) Marilyn C. Solvay (2023)

Phippsburg Land Trust Representatives (A - 3 year terms) J. Michael Young (2021): Selectmen’s Representative, 389-1086 Dorothy A. Kelly (2021): Conservation Commission, 443-4787 Planning Board Representative - Vacant Historic Preservation Commission - Vacant

Library Trustees (Albert F. Totman) (E - 5 year terms) Gary E. Morong, Chair (E - 2022) 389-1817 Terry A. Nordmann (E - 2021) James A. Meese (A - 2023) William N. Totman (E - 2021) Lindsey G. Boutilier, Jr. (E - 2024) Thomas C. Totman (E - 2022) Pauline J. Flemmings (A - 2025) Michele Y. Morong (Director)

McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund, Inc. Board of Directors (* - Municipal Representative) Andrew A. Hart, President (Fire Dept)* Julia M. House (Selectman)* James W. Totman (Asst. Fire Chief)* Lorana Pierce (Rescue Chief)* Louise M. Dauphin, Sec. (Rescue Dept) Alan “Jay” Mitchell (Rescue Dept)* Oliver Andrews, III (Fire Dept)* Dina Chaney (Citizen) Owen F. Totman (Citizen) Rodger M. Cuthbert (Citizen) Elizabeth B. Morse, Treasurer (Citizen) Leroy J. Clark, Non-member Advisor (Citizen)

Midcoast Economic Development District (A - 2 year terms) J. Michael Young, Member(2021) Amber L. Jones, Member (2022)

Planning Board (A - 5 year terms) Marie T. Varian, Chair (2022) 389-1824 Stephen W. Thayer (2021) Clifford D. Newell (2023) Robert J. Smith, Alternate (2022) Ashley A. Thayer , Alternate (2023) Mark R. Hawkes (2023) Joshua B. Bate (2024) Channa A. Eberhart, Secretary

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Public Safety Advisory Committee (A - 3 year terms) Daniel R. Couture , Chair (2023) 522-2027 Chilloa A. Young (2021) Andrew A. Hart (2022)

Recreation Commission (A - 3 year terms) Michelle J. Sloan, Chair (2023) 841-3161 Abby L. Doughty (2023) Tina M. Talbot (2021) Bethany J. Mitchell (2021) Catherine A. Thomas (2022)

Road Committee (A - 3 year terms) Bethany E. Wallace, Chair (2021) 798-2045 James W. Totman (2021) Gordon Carrolton (2022) Richard H. Wenzel (2022) Edward J. Cherian (2022) Vacant (2022)

Shellfish Conservation Commission (A - 3 year terms) Dean P. Doyle, Jr., Chair (2022) 449-2901 Terry L. Watson (2021) David E. Gray (2022) Robert E. Kohler, Alternate (2023) James Little, Alternate (2021) Vacant (2021) Vacant (2023)

Town Landings Committee (A - 3 year terms) Christopher L. Mixon, Chair (2023) 522-6085 Colby Pearson (2021) Trevor A. Richardson (2021) Dean P. Doyle, Jr. (2022) Jim L. Koehling (2022)

Town Lands Management Committee (A - 3 year terms) Anna M. Varian, Chair (2021) 389-1412

Faye Larrabee (2021) Franklin E. Hunt (2023) Douglas A. Alexander (2022) Barbara M. Knuckles (2023) Craig P. Chapin (2022) Clifford D. Newell (2023)

Winnegance River Herring Commission (A - 3 year terms) Brett M. Gilliam (2021) 389-9004 Peter K. Roberts (2022) 443-9083

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Memorials Goodbye Phippsburg friends, you will be fondly remembered

John T. Alexander 01/22/20 Natalie H. Alexander 12/01/20 Emily E. Atwood 06/29/20 Kathy B. Burgess 01/29/20 Ingeborg J. (Brunk) Cesh 09/11/20 Robert L. Click 06/17/20 James C. Cullen 02/24/20 Roger J. Dalton, Sr. 01/09/20 Lawrence M. Dawson 11/27/20 Madelyn L. Freeman 12/04/20 Kenneth A. Hodgkins 07/14/20 Edward C. Hunt 10/23/20 Kai M. Jacob 10/24/20 Emma M. L. Johnson 10/21/20 Mary Ann (Lemont) Libby 02/04/20 Nancy L. Loe 07/19/20 William (Bill) A. Lowell 02/16/20 Milton N. MacDonald 01/09/20 Julia O. Peacock 03/21/20 Linda P. Smith 08/24/20 Charles C. Staples 07/29/20 David L. Thombs 05/30/20 Debra A. Townsend-Neilson 12/17/20 Lindell W. Walton, Sr. 07/13/20 Margo N. (Goodwin) Zinke 06/21/20

The following pages have memorials and photos provided by family and friends

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John T. Alexander 06/08/1953-01/22/2020

John T. Alexander, from Sebasco passed away on Jan.22, 2020. He was a pillar of the community and one who was known by all for his smile, laughter, and his ability to light up any room,. He could fix any problem, especially when it came to mechanics. He was a very talented man, be it airbrush, paintbrush, welding torch, wrench or pencil. He is loved and missed everyday, by everyone who’s life he touched.

Natalie H. Alexander 02/05/1941-12/01/2020

Natalie was born February 25, 1941 in Bath, a daughter of Jerry and Hazel Smith Wallace. She attended Phippsburg schools, earning a diploma from Morse High School. She married the love of her life, Henry Washington Alexander Jr. on September 6, 1958 in Litchfield Maine and raised their family in their hometown of Phippsburg. She started working at the age of thirteen at Rock Garden Inn but later went on to work at L.L Bean for many years until she retired. She was a member of Sebasco Church, the Phippsburg Auxiliary, and had volunteered her time at the Phippsburg School in her younger years. In her free time she could be found singing and playing her guitar with her family and friends or sewing beautiful quilts cherished by all. She was well known for her gentle kind soul, her selfless manner, and most of all, her humorous moments. She was blessed with a large family whom she loved deeply. She was predeceased by two brothers, Jerry Wallace Jr., Joseph Wallace, and by a sister Harriet York. She is survived by her loving husband, Henry Alexander of Phippsburg; her daughters, Kathleen Morse and husband Sheldon Jr. of Harpswell, Denise Calkin and husband Todd of Phippsburg; a son, Mark Alexander and wife Noreen of Phippsburg; two brothers, Gary Wallace and wife Christine of Phippsburg, and Kevin Wallace of Brunswick; four sisters, Janet Wyman and husband Phillip of Phippsburg, Grace Moore of Phippsburg, Jeanie Wallace of Brunswick, and Sandra Anderson of Brunswick; six grandchildren, Ashley Morse Bailey of Brunswick, Josh Morse of Harpswell, Brittany Alexander of Wiscasset, Alden Alexander of Phippsburg, Whitney Calkin of Phippsburg, Tucker Calkin of Phippsburg, and six great grandchildren. She also leaves many other family members and friends that will miss her dearly. In sadness of her passing, we find comfort knowing she is no longer in pain, and know we will be able to sing, dance and share a laugh with her again someday.

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Emily E. (Scott) Atwood 12/06/1946-06/29/2020

Emily 73, died after years of battling diabetes. Born December 6, 1946 to Carlton W. Scott and Sybil I. Carter Scott. She attended school in Phippsburg and Bath Jr. High before marrying Eugene A. Atwood on August 30, 1963. Eugene and Emily have a daughter Janice M. (Atwood) Stevens, 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters – Judith Tondreau and Jean Scott, also several nieces and nephews. Emily had worked at the Plant Memorial Home, on a boat shucking scallops and picking shrimp as well as tuna fishing with her husband. Her last job was working at the Tax Bracket for many years. Anyone that knew Emily knows how much she loved her flower gardens and worked at them diligently,. They were in a Garden show in 2013. Many called her "Aunt Em" and she was loved by all and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Ingeborg J. Cesh 02/01/1939-09/11/2020

Ingeborg Cesh, 81, immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1963. She and her husband, Siegfried, lived in California for 27 years where they raised their two daughters, Simone and Tanja, and worked in the local public school as a librarian. She also volunteered for many years coordinating programs and teaching Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. She was known for her love and skill working with children. She and Siegfried moved to Phippsburg in 1999 and immediately fell in love with the community they found here. She and her neighbors had many themed parties together. Inge also volunteered for many years coordinating the children’s program at the Totman Library. She loved her home in Paradise Cove especially watching the lobster boats fishing in Winnegance Bay and spending a lot of time with her children and grandchildren who enjoyed her German baking and cooking and the cozy home she made for everyone to visit.

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James C. Cullen 05/24/1958-02/24/2020

On Monday, February 24, 2020, James Charles Cullen passed away surrounded by his loving family, including remarkable nephews and a niece who were there supporting him daily. Jim was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on May 24, 1958. He grew up in Millinocket, Maine graduating from Stearns High School where he cultivated his love for the great outdoors. Jim was an avid fly fisherman and hunter, traveling to exotic locations such with family and friends to enjoy both sports. He was also an accomplished cook and self-taught artist, sharing his talent with both family and friends.

Jim spent his entire working career at Bath Iron Works retiring after 40 years in 2017. He felt very fortunate to have met and worked with many wonderful people that he considered family.

Jim is survived by his wife, Kim, with whom he shared a gratifying life in Phippsburg for 30 years. He is also survived by his brother Steve and wife, Mary Alice; his sister Nancy and husband Dan Hackett; brother Tim; brother in-law David; and sisters and brothers in-laws, He was also blessed to be called Uncle Jim by many amazing nieces and nephews; cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Edward Cullen; his mother and step-father, Arline and Raymond LeVasseur; his brother Michael and sister Lynn Beaumont.

He will be profoundly missed by all who loved him so dearly.

Madelyn L. Freeman 12/31//1934-12/04/2020

Madelyn was truly a Phippsburg native who spent her life in the Winnegance area living within a few hundred yards of where it all started for her in 1935. She was educated in the one-room schoolhouse in Winnegance before attending Morse High School where she met her future husband Donnie. Here, she raised three sons. Her cozy little home always had a homemade stew simmering on the woodstove which she couldn’t wait to pass out to family and friends. Over the years she made several thousand wool vests that many still proudly wear today. Her warmth and kindness will be forever missed by all those she touched.

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Edward C. Hunt 10/16/1935-10/23/2020

Eddie was a kind and caring man who loved his family dearly. He was a commercial fisherman all his life. He served one three-year term as a selectman in 1960. He also served on several town committees over the years. He enjoyed hunting with his sons, grandsons and friends.

Kai Jacob 08/03/1943-10/24/2020

Kai will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends. Never shy to let you know what he thought - and he had thoughts about everything! He most enjoyed conversing over a cup of tea for hours on end. A trained boat builder, Kai had a great love for the ocean and all things maritime. Perhaps this also explains his love of Hamburg, Germany. Kai settled in Phippsburg with his collecting flotsam and jetsam along the coast and the local dump! With then partner Suzy Verrier in the late 90's. They bought an old salt-water farm that became North Creek Farm. Part Mom and Pop store, cafe, and plant nursery, North Creek Farm soon became a fixture and destination for locals and summer visitors alike. After more than 10 years of running the business, Kai struck out on his own and purchased a property up the road to build a place of his own. He started building what was to become his final home - a saltbox overlooking Cutting Creek and the Kennebec River. Unfortunately he did not finish the house before cancer took him. His sons, Ian and Niels, will finish and keep the home in honor of their father.

Nancy L. Loe 01/13/28-07/19/2020

Nancy accompanied her daughter Barbara Shuck and family to Phippsburg in the summer of 2017. Living in Phippsburg gave her the opportunity to visit with her grandsons Cameron and Kyle Shuck as well as her great grandchildren Eden and Aria Shuck.

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG MaryAnn (Lemont) Libby 05/10/1930-02/04/2020

Mary was born on May 10, 1930 at her great-grandmother’s house in Bath. She was the daughter of Worrall and Helen (Savoie) Lemont and the oldest of nine children. From a very young age, she cared for children which would later become her lifelong calling as a homemaker and caregiver. She also worked at J.J. Newberry’s and as an usher at the Uptown Theater. On December 31, 1945, she met the love of her life Frederick A. Libby, Sr. at Bodwell Grange where she was selling tickets at the New Year’s Eve dance. Little did she know that dancing would become one of many passions they would share later in life. On May 12, 1947, Mary and Freddie were married at St. Mary’s Church in Bath. They later renewed their vows at the same church on their 35th wedding anniversary. Mary and Freddie raised two wonderful sons, Frederick A. Libby, Jr. and John D. Libby. She was blessed with four grandchildren and loved them all dearly. But her greatest joy occurred on April 5, 2019 with the birth of her great-grandson Jackson Frederick Ruff. She loved the Town of Phippsburg and was proud to be a very active member of the Community. In the Spring of 1946, Freddie, Mary and Harold “Curly” Barkalow with a bulldozer on loan from the Bath Water District, hauled out a large piece of granite from the Granite Ledges for the World War II Memorial that was originally located at the Phippsburg Center and later moved next to the Phippsburg Town Hall. Mary was a life member of the Phippsburg Historical Society and a member of the Parker Head Cliff Club for over forty years where she would work on many fund-raisers including pot-luck suppers, Christmas and summer sales, and she would help plan Christmas parties for the children. She and her husband loved taking care of the local cemeteries, especially the Hill Side cemetery. She had a green thumb and was known locally for some of the most beautiful gardens in Parker Head. Mary was not one to sit still. She loved to dance, garden, knit, sew, cook, and do ceramics.

William (Bill) A. Lowell 10/11/1936-02/16/2020

Bill was born in Parker Head Village, the youngest of three children born to Earl and Alice Lowell. He was educated in Phippsburg, Bath and Maine Maritime Academy and enjoyed a long career in the marine industry. Bill loved hosting clam bakes at his summer home at Cox’s Head, breakfast at Percy’s and time spent with his family. He is missed by his two children, Jeff and Nancy, and his two grandsons, Ryan and Jason.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Milton N. MacDonald 02/06/1958-01/09/2020

Milton was born February 6, 1938, to parents Norman and Francis (Morse) MacDonald of Phippsburg. Milton attended Phippsburg and Bath schools. On February 20, 1959 Milton married his soulmate, Linda Ryan, and they resided in Phippsburg. Together they raised three daughters—Julie Gilliam of Phippsburg, Donna Wallace of Phippsburg, and Nicole Bradford of Woolwich. Milton was a welder and in transportation for over 40 years, and had many passions in his life, but family always came first. Milton would always lend a hand to help anyone. He was a wonderful grandfather to his grandchildren. He loved camping with his family. Milton is, and will always be, missed by friends and his family.

Julia O. Peacock 05/01/1932-03/21/2020

In 2011 Julia moved to Phippsburg Maine to reside with Marcia and Roger Clark. She enjoyed volunteering at the Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick, and belonged to the Phippsburg Congregational Church, Popham Circle, Halcyon Knitting and Spinning groups and AA. She shared her passion for cats and other farm animals at the Clark’s Fiddler’s Reach Farm. Her family was able to hold a Memorial Service on the lawn at Fiddler’s Farm on July 26,2020, with Rev. Holly Morrison presiding and her grandson Nathan Clark playing an elegy on the string bass.

Charles C. Staples 02/27/1951-07/29/2020

Charlie served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War era. He did basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, went on to technical training, and was ultimately stationed at Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine. Charlie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He drove the Phippsburg school bus for many years. He cared very much for the children he transported and from the stories they tell, they also cared very much for him. He moonlighted by opening a TV, VCR, and Microwave repair shop that he was very proud of. During his retirement years, he loved working at the family farm stand, where no customer escaped without a taste of his razzing and humor. Charlie died of Covid-19, which he contracted in a rehab center while recovering from foot surgery. 22

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Lindell W. Walton, Sr. 03/09/1944-07/13/2020

Lindell was born in Caribou, Maine, on March 9, 1944, the youngest son of James and Hazel (King) Walton Sr. He was one of eleven children. After graduating high school in Caribou, he served in the Vietnam War in the US Navy. He settled in Phippsburg, which became his home for over twenty years; he loved his friends, property, and the area. The coast and the ocean were a couple of his favorite things. He loved life — his hobbies, work, family, and friends. He was a master craftsman, constructing houses, remodeling homes, building custom cabinets and beautiful furniture, from Caribou, Maine to Virginia. Clever and extremely hardworking, he could fix anything and took his time until he felt it was just right. He was a man of great pride, and although he wasn’t open to taking help, he would always help others. From mending or fixing something at someone's home, to watching over a neighbor's property, to simply lending a lis- tening ear and sharing his life experiences, he was always there. He had the best sense of humor and quick wit. He loved visiting with family and friends. He also enjoyed trying different foods and loved to cook. He was a talented artist and loved music - often bursting out in song, he had a beautiful voice. He would often worry about his legacy and did not want to be for- gotten. His legacy will not only live on in all that he built, but it will live on in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who share many of his talents. We have so many beautiful memories to hold dear—camping trips, gardening, game and movie nights, trying new recipes, singing, fishing, hunting, and lobster feeds, to name a few. We miss his laugh and his smile. His stories will stay with us forever.

Margo N. (Goodwin) Zinke 11/16/1943-06/21/20

Margo Zinke died 6-21-20, she was 76. Born in Bath she graduated from Morse High School in 62 and attended Central Maine School of Nursing in Lewiston graduating in 65. She was an operating room charge nurse for Bath Memorial and had a second career in real estate. In retirement she volunteered for the Phippsburg Rescue and was a member of the auxiliary for Phippsburg Fire/Rescue, and was a trustee for the McLanathan Trust. She loved the Phippsburg area and valued her lifelong friendships.

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Appreciation of Service

We would like to thank David Thombs for his long and dedicated service to the Town of Phippsburg.

Living and working in Phippsburg was of prime importance to David. Following his graduation, David built his own home residing in West Point. He enjoyed the land and the sea and interacting with people. David preferred the sea and spent the majority of his life on the water as a lobsterman. Modest to a fault, he would often get people talking about themselves and their families in no time. He truly cared about others and their well being.

His interest in town affairs led to a long history of involvement. David was appointed to the Appeals Board in 1979 and in 1980 became Chairman and served in that role until his passing. He was passionate in that position to serve in the town’s best interest and treat everyone fairly. He went out of his way to be sure everyone’s voice had been heard. Coming to a decision was not always easy for the Appeals Board. There were often competing interests that felt strongly that things should go their way. In the end, the board tried to protect the landowner’s interest by applying common sense and doing what was right. Despite his most recent illness, David continued with his role with the Appeals Board and never stopped his interest in others.

David was a valuable volunteer in Phippsburg and a good friend to many. He will be missed by us all.

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG 2020 Spirit of America Foundation Award Presented to Gary E. Morong

The Town of Phippsburg is very fortunate to have had Gary E. Morong as a member of its community. Gary is well deserving of the 2020 “Spirit of America” Award.

Gary joined the Fire Department in 1978 and soon became part of the ambulance team. He was a trustee of the Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Departments for many years. This all started one evening at the Center Store. Gary and his wife, Michele, were sitting and talking with Geneva Beals. Grandpa Robert came in and told Gary that he had to come to a meeting at the Fire Department and gave him the date and time to be there. When Gary asked why, as he didn’t have a clue, Grandpa said “we voted you in last meeting.” Guess that was how it worked then. Gary volunteered for the Town of Phippsburg for over 42 years and counting in various capacities. Gary has always had at least two jobs and if you count Fire & Rescue three jobs for each year until recently. Gary’s favorite hobby is Genealogy.

Trustee, Fire Department Trustee, Ambulance Service Emergency Management Director Manager, Phippsburg Cable TV P.E.G. Station Chairman, Albert F. Totman Public Library Trustee, Phippsburg Historical Society Charted Organization Representative of Phippsburg Cemetery Clerk (Jan 2017-June 2020) Phippsburg Boy Scout Troop

Thank you Gary!

J. Michael Young Julia M. House Christopher L. Mixon

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2020 Boston Post Cane Award Presented to Jean O. Perkins

On Saturday, July 11, 2020, the Board of Selectmen went to the home of Jean O. Perkins. She was honored as Phippsburg’s oldest citizen and presented with a bouquet of flowers and the 1909 Boston Post Cane in a proclamation dated November 19, 2019. At its 2014 Bicentennial celebration the Town of Phippsburg renewed the 1909 tradition of presenting the Boston Post Newspaper Cane to the Town’s most senior resident. At Jean’s request, the Phippsburg Selectmen went to visit Thelma Chambers and presented her with a certificate who is 42 days younger.

J. Michael Young Julia M. House Christopher L. Mixon

Photos by Susan Jones

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002 (207) 287-1400

Allison Hepler TTY: (207) 287-4469

417 Montsweag Rd. Woolwich, ME 04579 Phone: (207) 319-4396 [email protected] Dear Phippsburg Neighbors,

It’s an honor to continue representing you in the Maine House of Representatives. This new legislative session looks quite different because of the ongoing COVID -19 pandemic. We were sworn in at the Augusta Civic Center, and most of our early work has taken place remotely, with both legislators and the public participating via the internet.

We are as determined as ever to continue to do the work you elected us to do. All our work is available to access online, either live or after the fact, and I encourage you to visit www.legislature.maine.gov if you are interested. I also hope you will feel free to contact me with any questions about how to stay informed about our proceedings. Because I’m still teaching at the University of Maine at Farmington, I’ve needed to watch the YouTube channel to catch up on committee meetings I’ve had to miss because of class. It’s features like this that make this session more accessible to everyone.

A major part of our work this session is balancing the state budget for the next two years, and public hearings on this legislation are underway as of this writing. One of my goals for this budget includes making sure our recovery from the economic fallout of the pandemic leaves nobody behind. I will also be pushing to make sure the budget adequately funds our schools, strengthens our health care and behavioral health resources, provides help to local governments and property taxpayers and continues our efforts to address the climate crisis.

Another critical area of work will be our economy, particularly considering how difficult the pandemic has been for our working families and entrepreneurs. We will also need to continue to improve access to broadband, augment workforce training and invest in Maine’s large infrastructure network. And, given the experience of so many constituents last year, we will need to address the serious shortcomings in our unemployment insurance system that were brought to light by the current situation.

My own bills, most of which come from constituents, include measures to improve consumer protection and access, increase health insurance options, extend disability rights to those with acquired brain injuries, provide tax relief and support town meetings and municipal elections.

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Once again, I am serving on Marine Resources Committee, where I continue to advocate for the working waterfront, emerging industries like aquaculture and the continued health of our oceans and our coastline. I’m also proud to be serving on the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee this session.

Through both my committee work and other legislative business, I am committed to working with all my colleagues, regardless of party, to advocate for our community and move our state forward. Please contact me if I can be of any help to you and your family, or if you want to discuss any legislation. I fully welcome your questions and feedback.

Respectfully,

Allison Hepler State Representative

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Dear friends and residents of Phippsburg,

Thank you for the opportunity to continue serving as your State Senator. Acting as your voice in Augusta is a tremendous honor, and I’m humbled by the opportunity to help Maine through this difficult time.

When the pandemic arrived in Maine in March 2020, few of us understood what challenges it would bring with it. From mass unemployment, to the closing of schools and the need to stay physically distant from one another, this public health crisis has truly upended life for all of us. I’m hopeful that the distribution of vaccines will bring us closer to life as we knew it soon, but we all know our challenges are far from over. The next couple of years will be critical as we try and help our people and our state recover.

I am honored by the fact that my colleagues in the Senate have chosen me as Majority Leader. The Legislature will adjust to the realities of the pandemic by moving much of our business online in 2021. Making this change is going to require flexibility and patience. However, I believe that this change also gives the public the opportunity to participate more actively in the legislative process. In addition to watching livestreams or recordings of committee work, the public will also be able to testify in front of committees for the first time live on camera or by phone from their homes.

I have also been appointed to serve on the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee and the Government Oversight Committee. These committees work on important issues that affect all Mainers, from making sure our tax dollars are used efficiently, to supporting innovative energy solutions, building out internet infrastructure, ensuring Mainers are connected to the utilities they need, and more. This pandemic has also reminded us that there is work ahead of us in ensuring that all Mainers have access to quality health care in their communities. Making sure Mainers are healthy and safe as we support our workers and small businesses in building back our economy will be my priorities over the next two years.

I know many in our community are still struggling, and I want to remind you that I’m here as a resource for you and your family. If you need help securing unemployment benefits, putting food on the table, connecting with a state agency, or just want to talk something through, I’m here to help. You can email me at [email protected] or call my office at (207) 287-1515.

Finally, I want to thank all of our dedicated local officials, and all of you, who have shown incredible flexibility and courage throughout these past months in adapting to changes needed to keep us all safe. While our State still faces challenges, I am convinced that when we work together to overcome them we can come out stronger on the other side. I look forward to working with and for you these next two years.

Sincerely,

Eloise Vitelli State Senator

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Dear Friends:

When I took the oath of office as Maine’s 75th governor, I never imagined that we would face a deadly pandemic. But that is our reality, and it is my responsibility to guide our state through this time, to keep Maine people safe and healthy, and to put our economy on a path to recovery.

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on our national economy, dealing heavy losses to businesses of all sizes, and many more. Since the arrival of the first vaccines in December 2020, we have been working to get as many shots into the arms of Maine people as quickly and efficiently as possible.

While our spirits are lifted and we share in a collective sense of relief, particularly for frontline health care workers who are exhausted and have been working around the clock to save lives, it will take months to administer the vaccine to all Maine people and we must keep our guard up. In the coming months, I look forwarded to working with you in fully opening our schools and businesses across the state. We will hasten our state’s recovery if we wear our masks, watch our distance, avoid gatherings, and wash our hands.

My Administration, in collaboration with public health experts and business leaders across the state, developed a plan to gradually and safely restart Maine’s economy. We also formed an Economic Recovery Committee charged with assessing the economic impacts of the pandemic on Maine’s economy and providing recommendations for policy changes to deal with these impacts. Together, drawing on the hard work and resilience of Maine people, we will rebuild and strengthen our economy and rise from this unprecedented challenge to be a stronger, better state than ever.

I continue to be amazed by the strength and courage of the Maine people and businesses who have found different ways to do business and the brave first responders in your town and in our health care facilities. Thank you to the people of Maine who have demonstrated patience, kindness, and compassion during this difficult time.

Please take care,

Janet T. Mills Governor

P.S. For the latest information and guidance on Maine’s response to COVID-19, as well as resources for assistance during this time, please visit www.maine.gov/covid19/.

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Dear Friends,

2020 has been a year of unconscionable loss and hardship. The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged our nation, magnifying long-unaddressed inequities. I hear daily from constituents whose lives have been upended by the pandemic. As we navigate these ongoing challenges, my top priority in Congress has been to advocate for the resources Maine residents, businesses, and institutions need to weather this crisis.

In March, the CARES Act was signed into law, providing much-needed relief to Mainers, including expanded unemployment benefits, stimulus checks, grants and loans for small businesses and nonprofits, and funding for health care providers on the front lines of this crisis. As this crisis wore on, I saw increased need; that’s why I voted for the Heroes Act in May and again in October to provide further support. I’m relieved we passed another relief package at the end of December, but I know another round of support is still much needed in the coming year.

The pandemic isn’t the only crisis we face. Climate change threatens Maine’s environment and industries. This summer, the Gulf of Maine recorded its hottest day, and we experienced the longest, most severe drought in 20 years. Maine farms continue to be stymied by climate change, but they can also play a crucial role in combatting it. In February, I introduced the Agriculture Resilience Act to ensure American agriculture is net-zero by 2045. The release of Maine’s Climate Action Plan is a major step in the fight against climate change. I will continue to work with state leaders to ensure they have federal support to achieve this agenda.

2021 will offer different challenges. We must distribute a vaccine to millions, restore jobs, uplift the economy, and repair the divisions that undermine our ability to make meaningful change. I look forward to working with the incoming presidential administration to meet these challenges and emerge as a stronger, more resilient nation.

As always, the needs of Mainers guide my work as we recover from this crisis. If there is anything my office can do to help, please reach out.

Sincerely,

Chellie Pingree Member of Congress 31 .

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January 1, 2021

Dear Friends,

2020 was a year unlike any in our lifetimes. Our state and nation dealt with unprecedented challenges--the coronavirus pandemic, ensuing economic fallout, and a prolonged, heavily divisive campaign season each took a significant toll on all of us. The worst part? In order to protect each other, we had to face these challenges in isolation. But a new year represents new possibilities; a chance to take stock of what we’re grateful for and focus on the opportunities in front of us. As we reflect back on 2020, we will remember heartbreak and loss – but we cannot forget the shining rays of hope that broke through the darkness, reminding us all that better days are ahead.

Throughout the pandemic, my top focus has been on bridging the partisan divide in Washington in order to deliver desperately-needed relief for Maine people. Joined by colleagues last March, we pushed for bipartisan negotiations to produce a strong bill that helped fellow Mainers, businesses, and institutions weather this storm. In the weeks and months after the CARES Act passed, our team stayed in close contact with people throughout the state to determine how we should adjust our response to best support our citizens. Unfortunately, the aid provided by the CARES Act lapsed without Congressional action, leaving too many families and businesses in limbo. I never stopped pushing for a bipartisan relief bill and, after extensive negotiations, we ended the year on a good note by breaking the gridlock and passing new relief legislation. This new bill isn’t perfect; in fact, it should just be the start our renewed response. As we enter 2021 with a new administration and new Congress, we must fight for additional legislation to help restore stability to our working families and rebuild our economy and public health infrastructure.

In the midst of this crisis, Congress did manage to accomplish a few successes that will outlast this awful pandemic. Among these was the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan bill which was enacted into law in August 2020 and will help address a $12 billion backlog at our national parks so future generations of Americans can enjoy these beautiful lands and create lifelong memories. Also, as we learn more about the recent hacks of our nation’s networks, there is help on the way: 27 of the cybersecurity recommendations made by the Cyberspace Solarium Commission – which I co-chair with Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher– made it into this year’s defense bill. While there is no guarantee that these provisions would have prevented the massive hack, they will certainly improve our cyber defenses.

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Despite the challenges, I’m hopeful for the future. Vaccines are being distributed across our state – starting with our healthcare heroes, who have sacrificed so much throughout this unprecedented catastrophe and deserve our eternal gratitude. If there can be a silver lining from these challenges of 2020, maybe it will be this: I hope that, in the not-so distant future, we will be able to come together physically and we will be reminded of our love for each other. We have differences, without a doubt. But as Maine people stepped up to support each other, we saw again and again that our differences pale in comparison to the values we share. We are one state, and one community – and there is nothing we cannot or will not do for each other. Mary and I wish you a happy and healthy 2021. We can’t wait to see you soon.

Best Regards,

Angus S. King Jr. United States Senator

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COUNTY OF SAGADAHOC COMMISSIONER CAROL A. GROSE District 3 – Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Richmond, West Bath &Woolwich

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It is my honor to continue to serve the citizens of Phippsburg as a Sagadahoc County Commissioner. As I continue my tenure, I remain totally committed to ensuring that the services provided by the County are delivered in the most cost effective and professional way possible.

As we move forward in a climate which continues to be accentuated by the uncertainty of COVID-19, the Commissioners remain acutely aware of the impact the County tax assessment has on Sagadahoc municipalities. In FY 2020-21 the overall budget increased by 2.9%, due in large part to a reduction in the amount of available surplus funds. While it is unknown if we will show a reduction in FY 2021-22, we remain firmly committed to minimizing increases and controlling non-essential expenditures.

During FY 2019-20 the County’s many activities and accomplishments included the following:  Administration continued to oversee the self-funded health insurance program. Over the past five years, our premiums have gone up ~7% less than those of our previous insurer. Planning continued on a number of significant capital projects that are scheduled for in the current fiscal year, including extensive repairs to the Courthouse roof.  Probate Court was busy processing petitions for guardianship, conservatorship, change of name, adoption, and estates. They also continued to back-scan records into an electronic database. New legislation required a revision of almost all probate forms, which added greatly to their workload.  Deeds completed its efforts to make all documents available for viewing at sagadahocdeedsme.com. In spite of COVID 19, they stayed busy handling the many recordings generated by a more robust housing market.  The Emergency Management Agency staff continued to plan and implement regional training; assist local EMA Directors and community officials to meet federal emergency preparedness requirements; facilitate the disbursement of PPE to localities and agencies; coordinate numerous other COVID-19 related programs and services; and collaborate with area emergency responders and public health agencies.  The Communications Center continued making equipment upgrades as well as undertaking long term planning for improvements to the E-911 system and coverage.  The District Attorney’s Office handled a high volume of court cases until the onset of COVID. Although Superior Court has not as yet resumed sessions, the District Court has been fully operational and keeping staff quite busy.

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 For the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 5,346 calls, compared to 5,217 calls the previous year, which is an increase of 2.5% The Transport Division handled 409 transports last year and continued to monitor inmates on home release. The Civil Division continues to serve orders and writs in a consistently professional manner.

In order that I may represent you effectively, it is important that I am aware of your questions and concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 319-5290. And I encourage interested persons to attend Board of Commissioners’ meetings, which are held at 3:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the County Courthouse, 752 High Street, Bath, ME (or via Zoom during the pandemic). (For details or the link, call 443-8202 or check our web site: www.sagadahoccountyme.gov.)

Respectfully, Carol A. Grose

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Sagadahoc County Joel A. Merry, Sheriff Sheriff’s Office Brett Strout, Chief Deputy

752 High Street, Bath, Maine 04530 Telephone (207)443-8529 Fax (207)443-8224 Sheriff’s Report For 2020

To the Residents of the Town of Phippsburg:

On behalf of the members of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office I want to thank the residents of Phippsburg for their continued support. As in the past, the Sheriff’s Office has continued to work closely with and to assist the Phippsburg Police Department, as well as with the Phippsburg Fire Department and EMS, to keep your community safe.

Specific to the Town of Phippsburg, in 2020 the Sheriff’s Office responded to or handled 397 incidents, which represents a 6% increase from 2019. The most common calls for service were residential silent alarms, suspicious situation calls, and traffic operational complaints. Approximately 22.2% of the calls were traffic or motor vehicle related incidents. 19% of the calls involved a criminal investigation, including harassment, trespass, thefts, and domestic violence calls.

The Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing professional law enforcement services including the criminal investigation division and our newly certified K-9 Team. The agency is involved with innovative programs to keep our communities safe, such as the statewide Prescription Drug Diversion Alert program, Medication Collection, and the eTip2 program. We are committed to assisting both Phippsburg Police and Fire Departments to the greatest extent possible.

While the past year was challenging due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Sheriff’s Office continued to provide services to those suffering from substance use disorder through our strong partnership with the Addiction Resource Center from Mid Coast Parkview Health. Our community outreach jail diversion program continued to do the essential work at reducing the number of individuals incarcerated at Two Bridges Regional Jail. While the opioid epidemic continues, our diversion programs are seeing some success in helping people into and through recovery and back into the workforce.

Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office has two programs designed to help and support seniors and elderly individuals. Our Good Morning Program is a wellness program that does daily checks with folks. Our Wandering Person Program is designed to give first responders important information should a person go missing. Both of these are free and available for citizens of Phippsburg.

It is my pleasure to serve you. Please feel to get in touch with us by calling my office at 443-8228 or through our new website at www.sagadahoccountyme.gov or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Sagadahoc-County-Sheriffs-Department-134572193290043/?ref=hl

Respectfully submitted,

Joel A. Merry, Sheriff 37

2020 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 Sagadahoc County Communications Center Report

Requests for Police Response 1269 Requests for Fire Response 94 Requests for Ambulance Response 302

*In 2020 we hired a consultant to audit our entire radio communication infrastructure. We have discovered possible upgrades that would greatly increase radio coverage in Phippsburg, especially near the Popham Beach area. 2021 could be the start to bring these exciting upgrades to life to ensure the safety of Phippsburg residents and its First Responders.*

Our center is nationally certified in Emergency Medical Dispatch and Fire Dispatch for the call processing of each type of call. What does this mean to you as a resident?  The best standard of care  Pre-arrival instructions so that the emergency can be addressed as the fire or rescue responds  Scene safety for you and the first responders are addressed right away  More pertinent information is passed onto the first responders  Knowing that when you call 9-1-1 that you are in perfect hands from our center

What to expect when calling 9-1-1 First question you will be asked, “what is the address of the emergency?” This is the most vital information we can gather, because if this is the only piece of information we can get before the phone is disconnected for any reason, we know where to send help.

Second question will be, “what is the phone number you are calling from?” This, just like the first question is vital because if the call disconnected, we can send help to the address provided and then attempt a call back to gather more information for the responders and/or provide medical instructions to help the patient before the responders arrive.

*Instructions we can provide over the phone range from but aren’t limited too, control bleeding from a minor cut to full CPR instructions*

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SAGADAHOC COUNTY Emergency Management Agency Board of Health Office: 207-443-8210 | Fax: 207-443-8212 752 High Street, Bath, Maine 04530 Sarah J. Bennett, Director ______

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The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA) is responsible for policy development, planning, agency coordination, education and training surrounding the health and safety of those who live, work and play within the ten municipalities of Sagadahoc County. SCEMA is charged with creating the framework for which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. SCEMA protects communities by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, acts of terrorism or other man-made disasters. Existing partnerships were enhanced and new partnerships with government, non-profit and industry were established over the course of Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020).

During FY20, SCEMA Deputy Director, Matthew Fournier, accepted a position with the Maine Emergency Management Agency, leaving an opening to be filled. Grainne Shaw (formerly Grainne Dougherty) was selected to serve as the new Deputy Director. Prior to transitioning to SCEMA, Grainne had served three years in the Sagadahoc County Communications Center as a public safety dispatcher and as such brought a great deal of knowledge and community-level expertise to the position.

SCEMA continued to fund county-wide and municipal specific projects with the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the FY2017, FY2018, and FY2019 federal grants during the 2020 fiscal year. The grants run concurrently and each has a three-year performance period. The total of the FY17, FY18 and FY19 awards totals approximately $203,000 combined and have funded projects which otherwise might not have been possible. These funds have or will translate into a number of projects across the County: first responder ballistics equipment, upgrading law enforcement mobile data terminals, purchase and installation of vehicle repeaters, purchasing AED’s for municipal police and fire departments, public safety communication tower upgrades and, in response to COVID-19, purchasing reusable N95 masks for first response agencies, along with many other projects. SCEMA has begun planning for the upcoming FY2020 Homeland Security Grant Program.

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During the first half of FY2020 (Prior to COVID-19), SCEMA provided in-person public education and outreach to the communities within Sagadahoc County. Since and during COVID-19, SCEMA maintained the commitment of providing the same level of public education, although in virtual and electronic formats. SCEMA also continues to maintain a consistent public presence on social media to interact with the community during times of disaster, weather events, or simply to share important information, training announcements or local advisories.

During FY2020, SCEMA and the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) increased engagement with Tier II reporting facilities. Together, we have reviewed several facility Emergency Response Plans and have invited facility managers to attend quarterly meetings. The LEPC funded Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher courses for the municipal fire department staff, which is a state requirement allowing for the department to maintain their HazMat level qualifications. SCEMA continues to maintain the Sagadahoc Count LEPC Facebook page and continues to boost its community outreach program. It is our goal to engage with the communities surrounding each EHS facility in Sagadahoc County to provide education and awareness.

SCEMA has worked very closely with the Sagadahoc County Board of Health, where county partners and stakeholders, neighboring jurisdictions and subject matter experts target and address public health topics impacting the communities within the county. During FY2020 the Board largely focused its attention to COVID-19 and the impacts to our communities, businesses and citizens.

FY2020 has proven to be a very challenging, yet successful year, and together, we will continue to look toward the future, committing to the protection of life and property safety for all who live, work or play in Phippsburg, Maine. We look forward to another successful year of service. For more information, visit us at www.sagadahoccountyme.gov. Sign-up to receive critical CodeRED public emergency notifications and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SagadahocCountyEMA.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah J. Bennett, SCEMA Director

SAGADAHOC COUNTY Arrowsic • Bath • Bowdoin • Bowdoinham • Georgetown • Phippsburg • Richmond • Topsham • West Bath • Woolwich

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Regional School Unit #1 Board of Directors Report From Phippsburg District Representatives

Hello again Phippsburg,

Once again I have the honor and privilege of representing you on the RSU1 Board of Directors. How different things are here, in our country and the world as the result of disease which has altered virtually every facet of our lives including the education of our children.

As is the case in professions throughout our society, major changes were necessary in education. Buildings had to be sanitized, technology had to be utilized and our administrators, faculty and support staff were challenged as never before in our lifetime.

Once again the Phippsburg Elementary School assumed a leadership role, thanks to the relatively small enrollment, sufficient space and a courageous administration, faculty and staff PES led the way back to "normal" in person instruction.

Last year's "lead story", that of our beautiful new high school, continued through it all until the first students entered the building in late March. To say that it is impressive is an understatement. A short walk though it's hallways, classrooms, shops and common areas is truly an awe inspiring experience. The exterior sports the huge "M" on the gym and our logo sailing ship on the rear facing the new playing fields and the new roadway leading to the front door under the emblazoned title of MORSE HIGH SCHOOL and BATH TECH.

To those who are some of the literally thousands of Morse graduates there are surprises everywhere as the building committee lived up to it's promise of respecting and honoring the school's storied history.

As I enter my 10th year representing you, I ask that you, as never before, express your gratitude to our PES educational staff for their courage and dedication to our kids.

Thank you, Photo by Mike Young Bill Perkins, Phippsburg Representative RSU 1 Board of Directors

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Citizens,

The mission of RSU 1 is to support and challenge students to develop and apply the skills, knowledge, and character to be responsible and productive learners, citizens, and leaders in a global society. The District Educational Plan is focused on employing high-quality staff, developing an engaging curriculum and sound instructional practices, providing safe, respectful, and positive learning environments, and improving community relations collaboratively.

While COVID-19 has created uncertainty for our school district, we continue to persevere and provide the best quality education possible while keeping health and safety a top priority. Our staff has learned many new protocols, programs, and systems to ensure that the educational process goes smoothly for students and families during this unprecedented time. We appreciate the support of so many community organizations during this pandemic.

The new Morse High School/Bath Tech is scheduled to open for students on February 25th. The new learning spaces will support our broad and engaging curriculum. We look forward to modern science laboratories, cutting-edge trade programs, unique art spaces, and purpose-built collaboration areas to provide students with an environment to learn new skills and flourish. Not only will this new facility benefit our students and staff, but it will also provide a venue for meaningful community interaction.

In closing, our staff continues to work tirelessly to make in-person and remote learning engaging and meaningful for students. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated and caring staff who strive to connect with each student and form strong relationships. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to build a better future for the students of RSU 1.

Sincerely,

Patrick Manuel Superintendent of Schools

34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, ME 04530 Telephone: (207) 443-6601 Facsimile: (207) 442-8295 http://www.rsu1.org/ 42

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Phippsburg Students Enrolled in RSU 1 Schools for 2020-2021

School Grade Number School Totals Dike Newell 4YO 1 Grade 2 2 Grade 3 1 4

Fisher-Mitchell Grade 3 4 Grade 4 2 Grade 5 2 8

Woolwich Grade 3 1 Grade 7 4 Grade 8 1 6

Phippsburg 4YO 8 Early Kindergarten 1 Kindergarten 12 Grade 1 13 Grade 2 16 Grade 3 15 Grade 4 13 Grade 5 14 92

Bath Middle Grade 6 15 Grade 7 8 Grade 8 12 35

Bath Regional Vocational Center Grade 9 5 Grade 10 1 Grade 11 4 Grade 12 5 15

Morse High Grade 9 19 Grade 10 16 Grade 11 11 Grade 12 16 62

GRAND TOTAL 222 43

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Phippsburg Elementary School 1047 Main Rd Phippsburg, ME 04562 Tel: (207) 389-1514; Fax: (207) 389-1516 Sandra Gorsuch-Plummer, Principal Tammy Doran, Secretary [email protected] [email protected]

Think – Care – Act

As one can imagine, our school year during this pandemic has been very unusual. Due to restrictions set by the Maine Department of Education, many traditional activities had to be suspended. In September, students returned on a two day per week schedule. In October, ours was the first school in RSU1 to transition to full in-person learning. Our physical education classes take place outside, and in music class students are not permitted to sing. Accommodations, such as keeping windows open at all times and maintaining appropriate physical distance, have been made in classrooms. Our school lunch program continues to flourish, especially at this time of universal free school meals. We have been fortunate to have received over $2,000 in donations from community members to support payment of students’ school lunch debt.

At Phippsburg Elementary School, we currently have seven classrooms from Pre-K through fifth grade. Our smallest class is our kindergarten, which has ten students attending in person. Our largest class is second grade, with sixteen students attending in person. We continue to have one class of students at each grade level. Our enrollment remains robust with 98 students.

Enrollment: Total Possible Enrollment  In-Person 88  Remote Learners 10  Home School* 5 *Due to the pandemic 103

Staff Includes: Staff members continue to wear many hats, as we work to meet the diverse needs of our students. This year, more than ever, our staff has shown incredible commitment to doing what is necessary to help our students.

 six general education teachers  art teacher (1.5 days per week)  special education teacher (.5)  library ed. tech (3 days per week)  SPED education technician (1.5)  COVID floating sub  preschool teacher - (five half days per week)  social worker/guidance (2 days per week)  Preschool ed. tech - (five half days per week)  nurse (5 days per week)  physical education teacher (2 days per week)  academic intervention teacher (1.0)  music teacher (2 days per week)  school secretary

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Our Goals this Year: Our goal this year has been simple, to keep students and staff safe and healthy. Our dedicated teachers have worked hard to help students close the academic gaps created by our extended 2020 school closure.

On behalf of Phippsburg Elementary School, thank you for your continued support.

Respectfully,

Sandra Gorsuch-Plummer Principal

Photo by Mycah Crowley Photo by Todd Chaney

Photo by Melissa Wallace 45

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PHIPPSBURG SCHOLARSHIPS PRIMER 2021

The following list of scholarships are awarded each year to residents of Phippsburg unless otherwise noted as, “with preference” in the criteria below.

THE WINSLOW-JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship was created by Dorothy Johnson to assist and encourage worthy students of Phippsburg who seek self-improvement through furthering their education beyond high school. This fund is administered by the Bath Savings Trust Company. Applications are mailed in April to graduating seniors and past recipients of the fund. Applications are also available in MHS Student Services Office. Recipients can reapply each year they are enrolled in college. Deadline April 30th. 2020 RECIPIENTS: Joseph Dauphin, Lia Emerson, Elizabeth McKenney, Kali Pierce, Hayden Platteter, Ryan Reed, and Zoe Sreden

PHIPPSBURG REC./PTA SCHOLARSHIP** Awarded to seniors from Phippsburg on the basis of need, academic achievement, and who plan on further education in a two or four-year program. 2020 RECIPIENTS: Elizabeth McKenney, Kali Pierce, Hayden Platteter, Ryan Reed

ETTA TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP** Awarded to a Phippsburg student who is continuing his/her education as an education major. This award is based on need and scholastic ability and given to one who demonstrates a sense of achievement, purpose and leadership, both scholastically and in extracurricular activities. 2020 RECIPIENT: Not awarded in 2020

PHIPPSBURG REC./PTA PRIZE** Presented to the best all-around graduate of Morse High School as determined by their grade point average from the town of Phippsburg. 2020 RECIPIENT: Ryan Reed

PHIPPSBURG PTA VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP** Awarded to a graduating senior from Phippsburg who has plans for further education at a vocational or technical school, such as beauty school, automotive, etc. 2020 RECIPIENT: Not awarded in 2020

THE P. EDWARD DeBERY SCHOLARSHIP*** Given in honor of Helen K. DeBery to a graduating senior who plans to attend a post secondary institution. This person must be a resident of Phippsburg and seems most likely to promote world peace and social justice. 2020 RECIPIENT: Kali Pierce

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THE TOTMAN WALLACE SCHOLARDSHIP*** Awarded to a Phippsburg student who exhibits promise, ambition and need and who is going on to post-secondary education. 2020 RECIPIENT: Ryan Reed

RICHARD MILES CUSHMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP**** Awarded annually to a graduating senior with preference given to a student from Phippsburg who has successfully completed the drafting course of study at the Bath Regional Career & Technical Center and who plans to continue his/her education at a two or four year institution of higher learning. 2020 RECIPIENT: Casey Blake

MCLANATHAN-PHIPPSBURG FIRE & RESCUE FUND Phippsburg students pursuing a post-secondary education in either an academic or vocational field of study. Preference will be given to students that will include courses leading to the following: EMT Certification, EMT/Paramedic Certification, Fire Science Program Certification, medical fields, marine studies, arts and other fields beneficial to the Town of Phippsburg, Phippsburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Phippsburg Ambulance Service.. This scholarship is administered by the McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire & Rescue, Inc. Applications available in the Student Services Office. Deadline May 1st. 2020 RECIPIENTS: Elizabeth McKenney and Kali Pierce

Key:

** Scholarships administered by the Phippsburg PTA (with input from the Phippsburg Rec.). Applications are e-mailed in April to graduating Phippsburg seniors and also available in the MHS Student Services Office. Deadline is May 1st.

*** Scholarships are administered by the Morse High School Scholarship selection process and private donors. Students complete one online application e-mailed to them. Deadline is May 4th, 2021.

**** Scholarship administered by the MHS Scholarship Fund and selected by the MHS Faculty. Students complete one application on-line e-mailed—the same application as ***). Deadline is May 4th, 2021.

All awards are announced at the Senior Awards Night. This year the ceremony will be virtual and released for viewing online on June 10th at 6 p.m.

Compiled by Leslie Trundy 4-26-21 [email protected]

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

Phippsburg Mil Rate for the Past Eight Years $9.50 $9.14 $9.14 $9.04 $8.94 $9.00 $8.72 $8.56 $8.50

$8.00 $7.80 $7.60 $7.50

$7.00

$6.50 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

2021 Mil Rate Comparison for Area

$25.00 Municipalties

$20.70 $19.72 $20.00 $19.15

$15.15 $15.00 $10.50 $9.40 $9.14 $10.00 $7.80 $6.70 $5.00

$0.00

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT

Phippsburg's FY 2021 Appropriations

County 18% Municipal 37%

RSU 1 45%

2021 Annual Town Meeting Schedule

Candidates Night: will be held via Zoom at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Selectmen’s Meeting

Town Meeting Warrant, Ordinance & Budget Review: Follows Candidates Night on June 2nd

Municipal Officer's and RSU 1 Budget Validation Referendum Elections

Tuesday, June 8th at Phippsburg Town Hall Polls will be open from 1:15 to 7:00 p.m.

Offices open for Election:

Selectman (1 vacancy - 3 year term) Susan B. Levene

Budget Committee (2 vacancies - 3 year terms) Bruce D. Suppes (incumbent) Budget Committee (2 vacancies - 3 year terms) Alvin E. Toombs (incumbent)

Road Commissioner (1 vacancy - 3 year term) R. Curtis Doughty (incumbent)

Town Meeting

The Annual Town Meeting will be held at the Cushman Ball Field , adjacent to the Phippsburg Elementary School on Saturday morning, June 12, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until completed. We will take Articles #3-#83 in order until adjournment.

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG “A Citizen’s Guide to Town Meeting”

HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR TOWN MEETING?

Phippsburg publishes the Annual Town Meeting warrant in the Town Report. Get a copy before the meeting and review it.

DO I HAVE TO KNOW PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE TO PARTICIPATE? NO. That’s why we elect a moderator at the opening of the meeting. The moderator is familiar with parliamentary procedure and is there to keep the meeting moving forward properly until all of the “articles” or items of business have been acted upon. Voters may not talk without being recognized by the moderator. You should direct all of your questions to the moderator. If an item of business is not on the “warrant,” the name given to the list of articles, Town Meeting cannot act on it.

To Approve an Article: It is customary for the moderator to read the article aloud and ask if someone will make a motion on the article; usually someone will respond by saying “I move the article;” the moderator then asks "is there is a second?" Someone will usually respond, “I second the motion.”

This formality sets the stage for the discussion that follows. The moderator then rereads the motion and calls for a vote. It is best not to make a negative motion, because people get confused when a “yes” vote means “no.” The best approach, if you oppose an article, is to move the article and vote against it.

To Amend an Article: Sometimes, during the discussion, someone will propose a change. For example, in a so-called “open-ended” money article, they may want to increase or decrease the amount of money recommended by the Budget Committee or Selectmen. The amendment must be seconded; there must also be an opportunity to discuss the amendment before voting on it. If the amendment passes; then the motion, as amended, is voted on. If the amendment does not pass, and there are no further amendments, then the original motion is voted upon.

Money Articles (Open Ended). This is an article in the warrant which states an amount to be raised through municipal taxation of real and personal property for a stated purpose identified in the article. It is worded “To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for .... .” The recommended amount will be below the article in (-) and may be amended either up or down. “Raise” authorizes the taxation and “Appropriate” allows the town to spend it.

Ordinance. A law or a regulation enacted by a municipal government, usually targeting a specific subject, as in a dog control ordinance, a parking ordinance, or a zoning ordinance. No ordinance may be amended on the floor of town meeting; they may only be voted up or down.

Surplus. Also known as “undesignated” or “unappropriated fund balance.” It often results from not spending monies that were approved; it also results from getting more revenues than you expected. Only the Town Meeting can authorize the spending of surplus.

Warrant. The written notice, signed by the Selectmen, which calls a town meeting and lists all the articles or items of business which will be voted on at the meeting.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

Sue Levene Candidate for Selectman

I have enjoyed serving on the budget committee these last four years and am now running for the open seat on the Select Board. We are so lucky to live in our great town. As Vice Chair of the Budget Committee, I try my best to balance keeping our taxes low and affordable with ensuring that we provide the quality services that keeps Phippsburg a wonderful place to call home. If elected as your Selectman, I will do my best to help keep the town running smoothly, treat everyone with respect, listen to your concerns and make decisions that I believe are in the best interests of all our residents.

Please vote for me for Selectman on Tuesday June 8th and come out to support our recommended warrant articles at Town meeting on June 12th.

If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.

Email: [email protected] Phone: (Voice and Text) 207-386-0128

In case you would like some more information about me:  Retired IT Professional and Software Developer, Business Owner  Mom to Andrew and Ben Schade, both attended PES and are now all grown up  Long-time PES volunteer (Band, Math)  Phippsburg Budget Committee, Vice Chair  Long-time Sound Board Volunteer for Phippsburg Congregational Folk Concerts  Chapter Chair, Maine Sierra Club  Board President, Bath Municipal Band  Love outdoor adventures, especially kayaking, hiking and cross-country skiing  Joined in town by Eric Schade - husband and Dot Kelly - sister

Thanks for your support,

Sue Levene

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Bruce D. Suppes Candidate for Budget Committee

Greetings:

As many may know, Sue Levine has thrown her hat into the ring to run for Selectperson this year, thereby creating an elected vacancy on the Budget Committee. Having served for the past two years as an appointed member of the Budget Committee, I have decided to run to fill that vacant slot.

My wife Nancy and I purchased our home in the Fiddler’s Reach community in 2014 and we moved here full-time in 2017, after finally selling our previous home. I am a graduate of the Maine Maritime Academy, and have retired as Chief Engineer after working on ocean-going ships for 30 years.

Prior to moving to Phippsburg, we lived in Stockton Springs, Maine for many years. In Stockton, I served on the Planning Board for three years and then on the Harbor Committee for 10 years – 6 of those years as committee Chairman. I lead the development of the first Harbor Committee budget and oversaw the transition of the Harbor account from taxpayer-funded to Enterprise Account (the harbor supported itself without taxpayer dollars).

Serving on the Phippsburg Budget Committee has provided an excellent opportunity to see all aspects of, and participate in the administration of our Town’s finances. My focus has always been, and will continue to be minimizing large spikes in the taxes that our homeowners pay, while maintaining critical services for our citizens. Committing our tax dollars to benefit the greatest number of our residents (avoiding taxpayer - funded projects that only benefit a few) is also one of my primary concerns.

Thank you for your consideration – I hope that you will choose to support me with your vote on June 8th.

Best,

Bruce Suppes

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Alvin E. (“Ed”) Toombs Candidate for Budget Committee

Dear Phippsburg Residents,

I have been a taxpayer and Phippsburg resident for 28 years. Much of this time I worked elsewhere and spent weekends and vacations in Phippsburg. I have been here full-time since 2014 following my retirement. I have been on the Budget Committee as an appointed member for one year and for the last six years as an elected member and currently serve as Committee Chair. I am requesting your consideration for reelection to another term as a member of the Town’s Budget Committee.

I first moved to New England in the early 1970s to serve on a US Navy submarine in New London, CT and then moved to Boston to begin my engineering career. Much of my career was with a large chemical company in the Boston area, responsible for industrial project development involving budget preparation and project management. While most of my professional background is as an engineer, I also have a Master’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance, and serve on Phippsburg’s Financial Investment Committee.

I believe that my role on the Budget Committee is to support the taxpayers in spending their money carefully. This can best be done by working with the town departments to develop a set of spending priorities for both the coming year as well as an organized program of spending for future years. If reelected, I would like to see the Budget Committee encourage more long range planning to reduce year to year budget variations.

I have now lived in Phippsburg for longer than anywhere else in my life and have enjoyed my experience on the Budget Committee. I have worked hard to ensure that the citizens of Phippsburg have gotten good value for their taxes. I would sincerely appreciate your support in reelecting me to the Budget Committee.

Respectively submitted,

Alvin E. (“Ed”) Toombs

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Annual Town Meeting Warrant For Tuesday, June 8, 2021 (Elections) And Saturday, June 12, 2021 (Business)

WARRANT

Sagadahoc, ss:

To David Barnes, a Constable of the Town of Phippsburg:

Greetings:

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Phippsburg, in Sagadahoc County, qualified by law to vote on town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall, 1042 Main Road in said Town on Tuesday the 8th day of June at 1:00 p.m., then and there to act upon Article 1 and Article 2. All of said articles being set out to wit:

Article 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.

Article 2. To elect by Secret Ballot the following officers: one (1) Selectman, who shall also be an Assessor and Overseer of the Poor, for a three-year term; one (1) Road Commissioner for a three-year term, and (2) two Budget Committee members for three-year terms. All terms expire on June 30, 2024.

THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 1:15 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. (The Town Clerk may begin processing Absentee Ballots at 2:00 P.M.)

And to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Phippsburg, to meet at Cushman Ball Field, adjacent to the Phippsburg Elementary School at 1047 Main Road, in said Town at 10 o’clock in the morning on Saturday the 12th day of June, 2021 to act on Business Articles 3 through 83. All of said Articles being set out to wit:

Special Notes

Note 1: The notation “LY” indicates Last Year’s appropriation (for Fiscal Year 2021).

Note 2: Ordinances and ordinance amendments cannot be amended on Town Meeting floor.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT TOWN MEETING ARTICLES FOR CONSENT AGENDA

In an effort to help improve the efficiency of the Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen have agreed to propose a motion for Articles 3 through 19 as they are presented, written and recommended in the Warrant by the Selectmen and others. If anyone would like to discuss a particular Article they may request that it be removed from the motion.

The summary below is a quick reference guide - the full text of each Article follows.

Approved Article Summary LY 3 Authorize Selectmen to accept gifts and donations. YES 4 Authorize Selectmen to dispose of personal property with a value =/< $10,000.00. YES Authorize the Selectmen to apply for and execute any documents related to 5 grants, to accept said grant funds if awarded, and authorize their expenditure YES for the purposes specified in the grant. 6 Authorization to carry forward specific accounts. YES 7 Authorize Selectmen to set annual fees for returned checks, copies, and various YES other administrative fees. 8 Authorize Selectmen to make expenditures from the Capital Reserve accounts. YES 9 Set the due dates for RE/PP taxes for 11/15/21 and 5/15/22. YES 10 Set the interest rate for RE/PP taxes at 6% for taxes unpaid on 11/16/21 and YES 5/16/22. Authorize the Tax Collector to accept prepayment of RE/PP taxes without 11 YES paying interest.

12 Set the refunded abatement interest rate for RE/PP taxes at that of delinquent YES taxes minus 4%. Authorize the Selectmen to sell or dispose of any real estate acquired by tax 13 liens on such terms as they deem advisable, except if the property is tax- YES acquired from certain qualifying senior, low-income taxpayers. In this instance Selectmen will use the sale process required by 36 M.R.S. § 943-C. 14 Authorize the Treasurer to waive foreclosure of a tax lien mortgage. YES Raise and Appropriate the recommended amount of $193,329.00 to pay the 4th 15 principal payment and related interest payments for the Parker Head Road YES Bond. 16 Authorize acceptance of all State Road funds. YES 17 Authorize Selectmen to grant utility easements. YES 18 Authorize the selling of fishing rights and taking of River Herring (alewives) at YES Winnegance for 2022. 19 Vote to maintain exclusive River Herring harvest rights at Center Pond for YES 2022

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Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept gifts and donations, including monetary, on behalf of the Town and to expend/use the gifts and donations for the purpose for which they were donated.

Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the municipal officers to dispose of town owned personal property and vehicles with a value of $10,000.00 or less under such terms and conditions as they may deem advisable.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to apply for and execute any documents related to grants, to accept said grant funds if awarded, and authorize their expenditure for the purposes specified in the grant.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer any unexpended account balances that may exist as of June 30, 2021 to surplus, except those accounts listed below to be carried forward. The Selectmen are authorized to expend funds out of these carry forward accounts for the purpose for which they were established.

List of Accounts to be carried forward - includes any income to accounts* Indicates a new account

Animal Control Officer Planning Board Bike Rodeo Safety Police Capital Reserve Center Pond River Herring Fishway Ops Police Operations Center Pond Fishway Rebuild Capital Private Cemetery Maintenance Community Garden Committee Rescue Department Conservation Commission Road - Capital Improvements Comprehensive Plan Road - General DeBery Scholarship Fund Road - URIP (State) Earned Time Accrual Road - Tar Emergency Management Road - Winter Fire Department General * Route 216 Culvert Feasibility Study Fire Department Operations/Utilities Shellfish Conservation Commission Fire & Rescue Capital Reserve * Social Resilience Study Goodwill Account Technology Capital Harbor Commission Town Hall Capital Reserve Historic Preservation Commission Totman Library Operations Internet Totman Library Capital Reserve Memorial Park Fund Town Landings Maintenance Murphy House Fund Town Landings Capital Reserve Parking Enforcement Town Lands Management PCATV Operations Transfer Station Capital Reserve PCATV PEG Capital Winnegance River Herring Fishway 57

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to set fees for returned checks, copies of Town ordinances and other documents, and various other administrative fees, including the Board of Assessment Review fees, parking tickets, and police enforcement details.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to make expenditures from the following capital reserve accounts, as the need arises during the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. All expenditures will be made pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5802 which requires that expenditures only be made for the specific purpose for which the account was established.

Albert F. Totman Library Capital Reserve (major repairs, maintenance) Center Pond Fishway Rebuild Capital Reserve (rebuild of Fishway) Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve (fire or rescue equipment, vehicles) PCATV, PEG (Public, Educational, Governmental) Capital Reserve (new equipment, repairs) Police Capital Reserve (police vehicle) Road Capital Reserve (major road repairs, construction, overlays) Technology Capital Reserve (new computer/phone hardware, software, upgrades) Town Hall Capital Reserve (major repairs, new equipment, construction, maintenance) Town Landings Capital Reserve (major construction, repairs) Transfer Station Capital Reserve (major construction, equipment, repairs)

Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to establish the date of November 15, 2021 as the date when one-half of the fiscal year 2022 real estate and personal property taxes are due and payable, and the date of May 15, 2022 when the remaining one-half of the fiscal year 2022 real estate and personal property taxes are due and payable.

Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to set an interest rate of six percent (6%) per annum, or any adjusted maximum annual rate established by the State Treasurer, on fiscal year 2022 real estate and personal property taxes unpaid on November 16, 2021 and fiscal year 2021 real estate and personal property taxes unpaid on May 16, 2022. Such interest shall be added to and become part of the taxes. This is the maximum annual rate established by the State Treasurer for FY22. Last year’s interest rate was set at 8%.

Article 11. To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to 36 MRSA § 506, to authorize the Tax Collector to accept prepayment of taxes not yet committed and not to pay interest thereon.

Article 12. To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to 36 MRSA § 506-A, to set the refunded abatement interest rate on fiscal year 2022 real estate and personal property taxes at the fiscal year 2022 interest rate for delinquent taxes minus 4%.

Article 13. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen and Treasurer to sell and dispose of any real estate acquired by tax liens on such terms as they deem advisable. This includes the selling of real estate back to the former owner(s) upon payment of all unpaid taxes; taxes that would have been paid had not the real estate been town-owned; with lien costs and interest. Notification must be made to the Town Lands Management Committee, Town Landings Com- mittee, Conservation Commission, and the Phippsburg Land Trust before a prospective sale can be authorized by Town Meeting, being publicly advertised, or put to public bid.

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The sole exception is if the property is tax-acquired from certain qualifying senior, low-income taxpayers. In this instance Selectmen will use the sale process required by 36 M.R.S. § 943-C if they sell such property to anyone other than the former owner(s). An accounting of any sale will be published in the Town Report.

Article 14. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the municipal Treasurer, upon direction from the Board of Selectmen, to waive the foreclosure of a Tax Lien Mortgage by recording a Waiver of Foreclosure in the Registry of Deeds in which the Tax Lien Certificate is recorded, prior to the right of redemption expiring, pursuant to 36 MRSA § 944.

Article 15. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to pay the fourth of seven principal payments and related interest payments for the Parker Head Road Bond.

Parker Head Road Bond FY 22 FY 21 Principal $185,714.28 $185,714.29 Interest $7,614.28 $10,297.86 Total of Payment Due $193,328.56 $196,012.15

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $193,329.00 LY - $196,012.15

Article 16. To see if the Town will vote to accept all State Road Urban-Rural Initiative Program (URIP) Funds, into the Special Road Maintenance Account (also known as the State Road Account) and to authorize the Board of Selectmen, with the advice of the Road Commissioner and Road Committee to make expenditures out of this account for road repairs (capital improvements) and cost shares with Maine DOT for minor collector road projects. Selectmen, Road Committee, and Road Commissioner recommend approval

Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant utility easements for utilities crossing under Town Roads. Installations shall comply with the requirements set forth by the Board of Selectmen and Road Commissioner. Selectmen, Road Committee, and Road Commissioner recommend approval

Article 18. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Winnegance River Herring Commission to sell the fishing rights of Winnegance Lake and waters leading thereto for the FY 2022 season. Selectmen and Winnegance River Herring Commission recommend approval

Article 19. To see if the Town will vote to maintain its exclusive river herring (Alosa aestivalis & Alosa pseudoharengus) harvest rights and allow the Center Pond River Herring Committee to manage the harvest and sale of river herring captured at Center Pond within the guidelines of an approved management plan for the FY 2022 season. Selectmen and Center Pond River Herring Committee recommend approval

Article 20. To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate from Surplus available as of July 1, 2021 to reduce taxes. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $900,000.00 LY - $800,000.00 The projected Surplus balance on July 1, 2021 is $1,701,924.18. The actual surplus balance on July 1, 2020 was $1,620,424.18.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Article 21. To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate from Surplus available as of July 1, 2021 to pay for abatements and applicable interest granted during FY 2022. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $3,500.00 LY - $3,500.00

Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to set the salary for each of the following town officials and establish wage budgets for the Administrative Assistant, Assessing Field Inspectors and CAD Sketcher, Deputy Town Clerk, Election Clerks/Warden, EMT Administrator, Transfer Station Supervisor and Attendant, Fire and Rescue Responders, and Patrol Officers. FY 22 Request FY 21 Appropriation Position (1.3% COLA) (1.6% COLA) First Selectman $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Second Selectman $5,500.00 $5,500.00 Third Selectman $5,500.00 $5,500.00 Town Administrator $64,326.00 $63,500.00 Administrative Assistant $17.49/hr $18,194.00 $17,961.00 Registrar of Voters $1,030.00 $1,016.00 Tax Collector $36,022.00 $35,560.00 Treasurer** $16,400.00 $14,815.00 Town Clerk $15,435.00 $15,240.00 Deputy Town Clerk $15.44/hr $2,831.00 $2,795.00 Codes Enforcement $58,686.00 $58,000.00 LPI Alternate $1,216.00 $1,200.00 Assessing Field Agent $25.73/hr, Cad $21.62/hr $11,465.00 $10,110.00 Police Chief $68,418.00 $67,600.00 Patrol Officers (2) $19.56/hr $25,828.00 $20,565.00 Constable $942.00 $930.00 ACO $7,200.00 $6,096.00 Road Commissioner $7,729.00 $7,631.00 Fire Chief $11,107.00 $11,000.00 1st Asst. Fire Chief $3,602.00 $3,556.00 Rescue Chief $8,234.00 $8,130.00 EMT Admin $18.89/hr Fire Admin $18.52/hr $35,089.00 $34,646.00 Rescue Responders Stipend $86,000.00 $76,200.00 Fire Responders Stipend $20,580.00 $20,320.00 Fire Warden $2,505.00 $2,495.00 Deputy Fire Ward (3) $1,755.00 $1,733.00 Emergency Mgmt.Dir. $1,338.00 $1,321.00 Moderator $668.00 $660.00 Ballot Clerks & Warden** $12.87/hr $18/hr $5,000.00 $3,050.00 Health Officer $881.00 $870.00 Librarian $14,205.00 $14,026.00 CATV Station Manager** $12,200.00 $11,025.00 Recreation Stipends (5) $2,745.00 $2,710.00 Transfer Station Attendants (18.74 & 16.87/hr) $60,800.00 $53,000.00 TOTAL $619,431.00 $583,028.00 60

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Positions reviewed for FY 22 increase unrelated to the COLA, are indicated by **

Salaries were reviewed for the following positions: Treasurer, CATV Station Manager and Election Warden. The cost-of- living increase of 1.3% was recommended by the Selectmen and Budget Committee which coincides with the Social Security COLA for FY 22.

Article 23. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for salaries and wages set by Article #22. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $619,431.00, LY - $583,028.00

Article 24. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a $20,000.00 distribution from the H.M. Payson investment funds to reduce the Maine State Retirement expense. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval This account was established in 2015 with funds from MSRS previously managed by the State. LY - $18,000.00

Article 25. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for each of the following Insurances and Benefits.

Account FY 22 FY 21 Payroll Taxes (FICA/Medicare) $53,579.00 $51,510.00 Workers Compensation Insurance $23,112.00 $21,000.00 Risk Pool & Public Officials Liability $31,250.00 $31,250.00

Municipal Health Insurance $22,050.00 $20,000.00

Maine State Retirement $3,620.00 $4,100.00 Fire/Rescue Disability Insurance $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Volunteer Accident Insurance $428.00 $400.00 TOTAL $136,289.00 $129,760.00

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $136,289.00 The expected expense for Maine State Retirement is $23,620.00 however the H.M. Payson distribution of $20,000 will offset this expense, reducing the request to $3,620.00. LY - $4,100.00.

Article 26. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Town Administration expenses. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $88,800.00 LY - $85,260.00

Article 27. To see what sum the Town will vote to appropriate from Surplus available June 12, 2021 to fund over-expenditures from the Legal account in FY 2021: Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $10,000.00 FY 2021 saw several unanticipated appeals, complex Planning Board applications, and a lot of ordinance work, that necessitated the use of legal funds.

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Article 28. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for each of the following Assessing Accounts:

Account FY 22 FY 21 Assessing Agent Contract $49,800.00 $49,200.00 Mapping and Associated Costs $3,000.00 $3,000.00 TOTAL $52,800.00 $52,200.00

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $52,800.00 LY - $52,200.00 The request is increased to reflect the COLA increase of 1.3% for the Assessing Agent.

Article 29. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for legal expenses. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $22,000.00 LY - $15,000.00 FY 2021 required a lot of legal counsel, most notably for several Appeals. Because of the number of active cases, and the trend of increasing appeal applications, it is prudent to fund this account appropriately.

Article 30. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for expenses related to the Town’s next Comprehensive Plan, due October 6, 2021. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $2,000.00 LY - $4,000.00 Costs include Midcoast Economic Development District facilitation, printing, postage, administrative support, and consultants.

Article 31. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the operation and maintenance of the Town Hall. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommends $15,500.00 LY - $15,500.00 The Salaries for the Custodian (17.49/hr, LY 17.27/hr) and for the Maintenance position ($16.87/hr LY 16.49/ hr) come out of this account.

Article 32. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Town Hall Capital Reserve account, used for major repairs, new equipment, construction, maintenance. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $2,000.00 LY - $2,000.00

Article 33. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Technology Capital Reserve account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5802, for new computers, phones, hardware, software, and upgrades. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $3,000.00 LY - $3,000.00 FY21 saw the replacement of 3 computers and their related components, operating system upgrades.

Article 34. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Selectmen’s Contingency fund for expenditures not budgeted for in any specific account. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $7,000.00 LY - $10,200.00

Article 35. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the purchase, installation, and repair of Enhanced 9-1-1 road signs. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $850.00 LY - $850.00

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Article 36. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for support of the Phippsburg Community Access Television (PCATV) channel. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and PCATV Committee recommend $4,500.00 LY - $4,500.00

Article 37. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Maine Pre-Trial work program, and the County Jail work program. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $1,500.00 LY - $1,500.00

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Article 38. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for operational utility expenses of telephone, lights, heat, water treatment, and alarm system at the Fire Sta- tion. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Fire Chief recommend $12,000.00 LY - $12000.00

Article 39. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Fire Depart- ment General Account for vehicle fuel, fire equipment, repairs, cellular phones, clerical work, and supplies. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Fire Chief recommend $15,000.00 LY - $25,000.00

Article 40. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Rescue De- partment Account for vehicle fuel, rescue equipment, repairs, cellular phones, clerical work, and supplies. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Rescue Chief recommend $21,500.00 LY - $25,200.00

Article 41. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Fire/Rescue Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for future purchases of fire or rescue equipment and vehicles. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Fire Chief recommend $25,000.00 LY - $25,000.00

Article 42. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Emergency Management Account. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and EMA Director recommend $400.00 LY - $300.00

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Article 43. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Animal Control Officer Operations Account. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and ACO recommend $7,000.00 LY - $2,700.00 We plan to hire a new ACO for FY22, and need to budget for the associated medical expenses, training and outfitting. Beyond that, the raised the salary should mitigate the difficulty of attracting a candidate for this position.

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Article 44. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for operation of the Police Department. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Police Chief recommend $22,700.00 LY - $33,700.00

Article 45. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Police Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for the purpose of purchasing a Police Department Vehicle. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Police Chief recommend $14,500.00 LY - $13,000.00 Planning for the next Police Interceptor SUV replacement in FY24 and the Interceptor Cruiser in FY26-27.

Article 46. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Parking En- forcement Officer Operations Account. Selectmen, Police Chief and Budget Committee recommend $4,500.00 LY - $4,243.00

Article 47. To see if the Town will authorize the transfer of the annual state subsidy for parking enforcement to the Parking Enforcement Operations Account to be appropriated for expenses. Selectmen and Police Chief recommend approval. The State Bureau of Parks & Lands also authorizes a Parking Enforcement subsidy which will be $9,000.00 for the 2021 summer season LY - $8,000.00.

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Article 48. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for each of the following Road Maintenance accounts.

Account FY 22 FY 21 Highway- General $72,000.00 $72,000.00 Tar $20,000.00 $20,000.00 TOTAL $92,000.00 $92,000.00

Selectmen, Road Commissioner and Budget Committee recommend $92,000.00 LY $92,000.00 Wages for the summer road maintenance crew comes out of this account. ($22.29/hr, $21.27/hr and $19.75/hr, LY hourly rates were $22/hr, 21/hr and $19.50/hr)

Article 49. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Winter Road Maintenance account. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $375,000.00 LY $400,000.00 Winter maintenance contracts will increase by approximately 1.5%.

Article 50. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Road Capi- tal Reserve Account pursuant to Title 30-A MRSA § 5801, to fund major road repairs, construction, and overlays of Town roads. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Road Committee recommend $425,000.00. LY - $405,000.00 Please see the Road Committee’s Five-Year Plan on page 168 of the Town Report, outlining the road work recommended for the next five years.

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Article 51. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for General Assistance. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $5,000.00 LY - $5,000.00

Article 52. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into five (5) year contracts, effective September 2021, for the removal of solid waste and recycling from the Transfer Station. Selectmen recommend approval. Bids have been received and reviewed. The Selectmen voted to award the contracts, upon approval of this article, to the following companies: Pine Tree Waste, Inc. - Trash, Recyclables, and Oversized Bulky Waste (OBW); Grimmels, Inc. - Metal and Tires.

Article 53. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for operation of the Town Transfer Station. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $265,410.00 LY - $205,300.00 The increase is due to the cost of the new 5-year contracts, the largest increase in recycling.

Article 54. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Transfer Station Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for major construction, equipment, and repairs at the Town Transfer Station. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $5,000.00 LY - $2,500.00

Article 55. Shall an ordinance entitled “Solid Waste Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg, Maine, May 1997, as amended through May 2002” be further amended as follows:

“Solid Waste Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg, Maine” May 1997, as amended through May 2002

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6. TRANSFER STATION REGULATIONS:

D. The following unacceptable wastes shall not be deposited at the Phippsburg Transfer Station. …(14) Gasoline. (15) Ash (15) (16) Sewage, sludge, sewage-derived substances and wastes from waste water treatment systems, septic tanks, and so called "outhouse," composting or vault toilet systems. (16) (17) Other materials that may be determined to be dangerous, unhealthy or impractical for deposit at the Transfer Station. Selectmen recommend approval.

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Article 56. To see what sum the Town will raise and appropriate for the operation and maintenance of the Phippsburg Community Garden. Selectmen, Community Garden Committee and Budget Committee recommend $500.00 LY - $500.00

Article 57. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to enter into a 20-year lease with the Phippsburg Historical Society to allow the Society to use and maintain the Town-owned Fisherman’s Museum, also known as the “Murphy House”. Selectmen and Historic Preservation Commission recommend approval. Approval of this long-term lease will enable to the Historical Society and the Historic Preservation Commission to apply for grant funding which will incur no cost to the town.

Article 58. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Shellfish Conservation Account. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Shellfish Conservation Commission recommend $9,000.00 LY - $6,000.00 Wages for the Shellfish Warden come from this account ($17.49/hr, LY $17.27/hr) The Shellfish account is not producing as much revenue as before with the reduced number of licenses available, and the carry-forward has been expended and has gradually reduced each year to the point where there is no carry-forward.

Article 59. Shall an ordinance entitled “Shellfish Conservation Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg” (enacted May 3, 2017 as amended through May 3, 2018) be amended as follows:

“Shellfish Conservation Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg” (enacted May 3, 2017 as amended through May 3, 2018)

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Section 6.C.(1)(a) Submission/Commercial Renewal and New Licenses:

(a) Commercial Renewal and New Licenses: Applications must be submitted during the month of May prior to the close of business on the last scheduled business day at the Town Hall. The Town Administrator will mail a reminder notice and application to all current license holders the last week in April. The first week in May June the Town Administrator will review applications received with the Chairman of the Shellfish Commission and issue licenses in accordance with this ordinance. Selectmen and Shellfish Committee recommend approval.

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Article 60. To see if the Town will vote to pay wages for the following positions from the balances in the associated Accounts:

Position Associated Account Harbormaster Harbor Account Fishway Tender Center Pond Fishway Operations Account

Selectmen, Harbor Commission and Center Pond Alewife Committee recommend approval. The wages will be paid from accounts that do not have a separate article for funding this year. The wages will be funded by the associated account. Harbormaster - $17.49/hr, LY $17.27/hr, Fishway Tender - $17.49/hr, LY $17.27/hr

Article 61. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Planning Board and Appeals Board Account. Selectmen, Budget Committee, Planning and Appeals Boards recommend $5,000.00 LY - $0.00 The Planning Board and Appeals Board account was funded for many years by application fees. Over time they have spent down their carry-forward balance and will need funding for FY22 to operate. This is a one-time budget request, as both Boards have increased their fees going forward.

Article 62. Shall an ordinance entitled “Board of Appeals Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg, Maine, March 1994, amended through May 5, 2015” be further amended to increase application fees as follows:

“Board of Appeals Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg, Maine” (Enacted March 19th, 1994. as amended through May 5th, 2015)

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VI. APPEAL PROCEDURE:

B. The fee to accompany applications for appeal of a variance request shall be fifty ($50.00) one hundred and fifty 150.00 ($) dollars. The fee to accompany all other appeal applications will be three hundred 300.00 ($) dollars. Checks are to be made payable to the Board of Appeals of the Town of Phippsburg. Note ‘Board of Appeals’ on the memo line of the check. Selectmen and Board of Appeals recommend approval.

Article 63. To see if the Town will vote to OPT-IN to State Medical Use and Storefront rules, and to establish a regulating process for commercial marijuana establishments cultivating, processing, testing, and selling adult use marijuana. The Adult Use Marijuana Act under Maine Revised Statutes, Title 28-B, allows a municipality to “opt-in” to the operation of adult use marijuana establishments through a vote of the legislative body (Town Meeting). It is a State requirement that the Town approves an “opt-in” article before any regulatory Town ordinances are allowed to be enacted. Selectmen and Planning Board recommend approval.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Article 64. Shall an Ordinance entitled “Town of Phippsburg Adult Use Marijuana Home Cultivation Ordinance” be enacted? This ordinance is not to be confused with separate rules regarding commercial cultivation and uses of marijuana. Selectmen and Planning Board recommend approval. This Ordinance is Attachment #1 to this warrant and is also on Page 78 & 79 in the Town Report.

Article 65. Shall an Ordinance entitled “Adult Use Marijuana Commercial Cultivation, Retail Sale, Testing, Products Manufacturing, and Medical Ordinance” be enacted? Selectmen and Planning Board recommend approval. This Ordinance is Attachment #2 to this warrant and is also on Pages 80– 89 in the Town Report.

Article 66. Shall an ordinance entitled “Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg, Maine, June 9, 2009 (as amended through May 2, 2017)” be further amended as follows:

“Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg, Maine” (Enacted June 9, 2009 as amended through May 2, 2017)

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Section 4. Effective Date B. Section 15.P and 15.P.1. 1. Section 15.P is repealed on the statutory date established under 38 M.R.S.A. section 438-B (5) at which time Section 15.P.1. shall become effective. Until such time as Sec- tion 15.P is repealed, Section 15.P.1. is not in effect. (This section also included a Note explaining the statute.)

Section 14. Table of Land Uses Table 1. Land Uses in the Shoreland Zone Item 4. Timber harvesting yes* 13 CEO 13 yes* 13 yes* 13 Yes* 13 (Denotes Districts) Item 4. Repealed. Item 15. Principal structures and uses a. One and two family residential and driveways (correct error) Item 27. Land management roads yes* 13 PB yes* 13 yes* 13 yes* 13 (Denotes Districts) Item 27. Repealed.

Section 15. Land Use Standards: All land use activities within the shoreland zone shall conform with the following provisions, if as applicable. G. Business Uses 1.a….Any cessation of use exceeding two (2) years, expansion, or change of use of an 68

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG existing business shall be considered a new business for the purposes of this Ordinance and shall require a nNew bBusiness pPermit. The Town shall provide application forms.

f. Applicant shall pay a $50.00 one hundred seventy-five dollar ($175.00) new business permit fee plus $45.00 for each public hearing or site walk an amount as determined by the Planning Board to defray the cost of advertising the Public Hearing. For a business Transfer Permit, standard Planning Board fees apply. The standard one hundred dollar ($100.00) Planning Board fee shall apply to a Transfer of Business Permit. g. A Site Walk fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus an amount as determined by the Planning Board to defray the cost of advertising.

h. Should the Planning Board determine the need for hiring independent consulting services, such assistance shall be at the expense of the applicant.

2. Home Business: Home businesses need not obtain a new business permit as required by Section G.1.a. however, an owner shall seek a determination by the Planning Board on their proposal to see if said proposal meets the requirements of this section including reasonable and safe access and egress as well as parking requirements. Home Business applicants need not obtain a New Business Permit but shall seek Planning Board determination that the proposed home business qualifies per this Section, including reasonable and safe access and egress, as well as parking requirements. Standard Planning Board fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall apply. Should a Site Walk be required, an additional one hundred dollar ($100.00) Site Walk fee shall apply and which shall include the cost of advertising.

I. Roads and Driveways

1.c. Driveways shall have an eight (8) foot setback from any adjacent property line. A driveway is not a structure.

Section 15.P and P.1. Timber Harvesting (It is no longer required for the text of these sections to be included in the Town’s Shoreland Zoning Ordinance; therefore, the wording is hereby deleted. New Section P status is shown below. Note: Clearing or removal of vegetation for activities other than commercial timber harvesting is still regulated by other sections of this Ordinance.)

All “cutting and removal of timber for the primary purpose of selling or processing forest products” is regulated by The State of Maine Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry, Chapter 21, Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in the Shoreland Areas.

V. Habitable Structures Habitable structures permanently affixed to the land by connection to public or private utilities must be assessed and taxed. Habitable structures include but are not limited to wood frame construction, mobile homes, and travel trailers not road registered in the State of Maine. Such a structure shall be assessed and taxed to the owner of the land where it is located on April 1 each year, unless the owner of the structure provides both proof of title verifying ownership and a written lease document demonstrating land owner permission for the habitable structure to be so affixed to the land. Copies of both required documents are to be 69

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Section 16. General Building Requirements A. Permits Required 1. …and obtaining a permit therefore, which shall be posted in a visible public location. Permits shall be posted on site in a visible location at site entrance by the CEO on his/her the next business day workday.

3. All applications shall be accompanied by a fee in accordance with the following estimated value of construction schedule: $1,000 to $5,000 = $20 $5,001 to $10,000 = $40 $10,001 to $100,000 = $40 plus $1.50 per $1,000 $100,000 to $200,000 = $$40 Plus $2.50 per $1,000 $200,001 and over = $40 plus $3.50 per $1,000 $1,000 to $10,000 - $75.00 $10,001 and above - $100.00 plus $4.00 per $1,000

If the estimated value of the project is deemed unreasonable by the CEO, the CEO has the right to assess a renovation at seventy-five (75.00) one hundred fifty (150) dollars per square foot, and new construction at one hundred twenty-five (125.00) three hundred (300) dollars per square foot.

The fee for construction commenced before a permit is issued shall be twice four times (4x) the normal fee.

Section 17. Administration B. Permits Required 1. ……………..(Also see Section 16.A.1.) 5. A curb cut permit is required from either the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) for all State roads and or from the Phippsburg Road Commissioner for all Town maintained roads.

C. Permit Application. 1.… Building permit applications shall include a scaled site plan and or blueprints not to exceed 11” x 17” or in digital format, if allowed by the Code Enforcement Officer. 2. All applications shall be signed by an owner or individual who can show evidence of right, title, or interest in the property… (punctuation correction)

5. Unless determined otherwise in specific sections of this Ordinance, a standard Planning Board fee is one hundred dollars ($100.00). Planning Board fees are non-refundable.

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c. When required, legible scaled site plans and building plans no smaller than 11’ x 17”.

7. The applicant shall provide ten packets; thirteen if for a New Business. A packet shall be mailed to each of the Board members ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting and the remaining packets shall be presented at the scheduled meeting.

8. An application to the Planning Board may be withdrawn at any time throughout the permitting process. A withdrawal statement must be submitted to the Board in writing, signed by the applicant or a certified designee. Fees paid are not refundable. Selectmen and Planning Board recommend approval.

Article 67. Shall an ordinance dated March 14, 1970 creating the Establishment of a Planning Board be repealed in its entirety and replaced by enacting an ordinance titled “Establishment of Planning Board, Town of Phippsburg,” effective immediately upon enacting vote at June 12, 2021 Town Meeting: Selectmen and Planning Board recommend approval. This Ordinance is Attachment #3 to this warrant and is also on Page s 90 & 91 of the Town Report.

Article 68. Shall an ordinance entitled “Floodplain Management Ordinance for the Town of Phippsburg” enacted May 5, 2015, be amended as follows:

ARTICLE IV – APPLICATION FEE AND EXPERT’S FEE A non-refundable application fee of $20.00 $100.00 shall be paid to the Phippsburg Tax Collector and a copy of a receipt for the same shall accompany the application. Selectmen and Planning Board recommend approval.

Article 69. Shall an ordinance entitled “Land Use Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg, Maine, November 6, 2012 (as amended through May 2, 2017)” be further amended as follows:

“Land Use Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg, Maine” (Enacted November 6, 2012 and amended through May 2, 2017)

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Section 9. Land Use Standards J. Driveways and Other Private Ways 2. d. Driveways shall have an eight (8) foot setback from any adjacent property line. A driveway is not a structure.

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L.2, without first obtaining a permit. A change of ownership or management of an existing business without any change in operation shall require a review within ninety (90) days by the Planning Board for a transfer of business permit. Any cessation of use exceeding two (2) years, expansion, or change of use of an existing business shall be considered a new business for the purposes of this Ordinance and shall require a nNew bBusi- ness pPermit. The Town shall provide application forms.

h. Applicant shall pay a $50.00 one hundred seventy-five dollar ($175.00) new business permit fee plus $45.00 for each public hearing or site walk an amount as determined by the Planning Board to defray the cost of advertising the Public Hearing.

i. A Site Walk fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus an amount as determined by the Planning Board to defray the cost of advertising.

j. Should the Planning Board determine the need for hiring independent consulting services, such assistance shall be at the expense of the applicant.

2. Home Business a. Home business Business applicants need not obtain a new business permit New Business Permit but shall seek Planning Board determination that the proposed home business qualifies per this Section. Standard Planning Board fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall apply. Should a Site Walk be required, an additional one hundred dollar ($100.00) Site Walk fee shall apply and which shall include the cost of advertising.

4.b.i. Standards for Commercial and Industrial Uses The natural landscape shall be preserved insofar as practical by practical. (correct error)

N. Habitable Structure

Habitable structures permanently affixed to the land by connection to public or private utilities must be assessed and taxed. Habitable structures include but are not limited to wood frame construction, mobile homes, and travel trailers not road registered in the State of Maine. Such a structure shall be assessed to the owner of the land where it is located on April 1 of each year, unless the owner of the structure provides both proof of title verifying ownership and a written lease document demonstrating land-owner permission for the habitable structure to be so affixed to the land. Copies of both required documents are to be provided to the Town’s Property Tax Collector upon request made to either owner of structure or owner of land where affixed.

Section 10. General Building Requirements A. Permits Required 1. It shall be unlawful to construct, add to, alter, or to commence the construction, addition, or alteration of a building, mobile home, or structure where such construction or addition exceeds one thousand (1000) dollars in value, without first obtaining a permit from the Codes Enforcement Officer (CEO). Permits shall be posted on site in a visible location at site entrance by the CEO on the next business day his/her next workday.

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$1,000 to $5,000 = $20 $5,001 to $10,000 = $40 $10,001 to $$100,000 = $40 plus $1.50 per $1,000 $100,001 to $200,000 = $40 plus $2.50 per $1,000 $200,001 and over = $40 plus $3.50 per $1,000 $1,001 to $10,000 - $75.00 $10,001 and above - $100.00 plus $4.00 per $1,000

If the estimated value of the project is deemed unreasonable by the CEO, the CEO has the right to assess a renovation at seventy five (75.00) one hundred fifty (150) dollars per square foot and new construction at one hundred twenty-five (125.00) three hundred (300) dollars per square foot.

The fee for construction commenced before a permit is issued shall be twice four times (4x) the normal fee.

Section 12. Administration B. Permits Required 1. ………… Permits shall be posted on site in a visible location at site entrance by the CEO on the next business day his/her next workday. (Also see Section 10.A.1)

2. A curb cut Entrance Permit is required from either the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) for all State roads, or from the Phippsburg Road Commissioner for all Town maintained roads.

C. Permit Application 1.a. Building permit applications shall include a scaled site plan and building plan not to exceed 11”x17” or in digital format, if allowed by the CEO. Fees shall be in accordance with Section 10.A.3.

b. Unless determined otherwise in specific sections of this Ordinance, a standard Plan- ning Board fee is one hundred dollars ($100.00). Planning Board fees are not refundable. Planning Board applications shall include appropriate fees. and six (6) copies of the following:

c. Application packets shall consist of the following: i. The application form, ii. Any other supporting information, iii. And when required, legible scaled site plans and building plans no smaller than 11”x17”.

d. The applicant shall provide ten packets; thirteen if for a New Business. A packet shall be mailed to each of the Board members ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting. The remaining packets shall be presented at the scheduled meeting.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT 2. All applications shall be signed by an owner or individual who can show evidence of right, title, or interest in the property, or by an agent, representative, tenant, or contractor of the owner with authorization of the owner to apply for a permit hereunder, certifying that the information in the application is complete and correct.

5. An application to the Planning Board may be withdrawn at any time throughout the permitting process. A withdrawal statement must be submitted to the Board in writing, signed by the applicant or a certified designee. Fees paid shall not be refunded.

Selectmen and Planning Board recommend approval.

Article 70. Shall an ordinance entitled “Town of Phippsburg Subdivision Ordinance, May 4, 2015” be amended as follows:

“Town of Phippsburg Subdivision Ordinance” (Enacted May 4, 2015)

Strike through portions are deletions. Underlined portions are replacements or additions. (Table of Contents will be changed to accommodate amendments)

Section 1. Purpose N. Freshwater Wetlands 2. River, stream, or brook. Any river, stream, or brook within or abutting…

Section 2. Authority and Administration G. Withdrawal of Application 1. An application to the Planning Board may be withdrawn at any time throughout the application process. A withdrawal statement must be submitted to the Board in writing, signed by the applicant or a certified designee. 2. Fees paid shall not be refunded.

Section 4. Preapplication A.1.b. Fees. (Payable to the Town of Phippsburg Planning Board Account) i. Preapplication Review $50.00 $100.00 ii. Onsite inspection $50.00 per lot plus advertising fee as determined by the Planning Board

Section 5. Preliminary Plan Application A. Submissions. 3.a. Verification of right, title, or interest in the property by deed, purchase and sales agreement, … 5. Fee Schedule b. Additional fees may be required from the subdivider to cover Board costs including, but not limited to, public hearings, advertisement, and mailing, and clerical. 6. Escrow Account a. The Applicant shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars (100.00) two hundred (200) dollars per lot or dwelling unit in an Escrow Account...

Selectmen and Planning Board recommend approval. 74

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG HARBORS, PUBLIC LANDINGS, AND TOWN LANDS MANAGEMENT

Article 71. Shall an Ordinance entitled “Use of the Municipal Parking Lot for an Outdoor Market” be enacted? Selectmen and Town Lands Management Committee recommend approval. This Ordinance is Attachment #4 to this warrant and is also on Pages 92 & 93 of the Town Report.

Article 72. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen and Treasurer to sell and dispose of, on behalf of the Town, the following Town land and/or buildings acquired by any means on such terms as they deem advisable in accordance with applicable State Statutes and Article #12 of this warrant. Selectmen and Town Landings Committee recommend approval Land previously owned by Marguerite Basset Map 011, Lot 026 located on Parker Head Road. Taxes owed back to 2017. Last partial payment made on 3/18/16. Amount due as of 6/12/21 is $8,298.33. A tax map image of Map 11 Lot 25 is Attachment #5 to this warrant and is also on Page 94 of the Town Report.

Article 73. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Town Landings Maintenance account. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Town Landings Committee recommend $5,000.00 LY - $15,000.00

Article 74. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Town Landings Capital account. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Town Landings Committee recommend $10,000.00 LY - $0.00

LIBRARY

Article 75. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the care, maintenance and operation of the Albert F. Totman Library. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Library Trustees recommend $36,000.00 LY - $36,000.00 Custodian wage is$ 20.32/hour, and was $20.00/hour last year.

Article 76. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Albert F. Totman Library Capital Improvement Reserve account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for the purpose of major repairs and maintenance. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Library Trustees recommend $4,500.00 LY - $4,500.00

Article 77. To see if the Town will elect two trustees to the Albert F. Totman Library to serve a term of five years. The Library Trustees recommend that incumbents Terry A. Nordmann and William N. Totman be nominated.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT CEMETERIES, RECREATION & AGENCIES

Article 78. To see if the Town will elect one trustee for the Phippsburg Cemetery District, Inc. to serve a term of five years. The Cemetery District recommends that incumbent Marcia E. Beach be nominated.

Article 79. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for annual maintenance costs of Morningside, Reed, and Hillside cemeteries. Selectmen, Budget Committee and Cemetery District Trustees recommend $7,000.00 LY - $7,000.00

Article 80. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Private Cemetery Maintenance Account. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $9,000.00 LY $9,000.00

Article 81. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the operating budget of the Recreation Commission. Selectmen, Budget Committee, and Recreation Commission recommend $12,000.00 LY - $10,000.00

Article 82. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the following Public Agencies: FY 22 FY 22 FY 21 Public Agency / Service Agency Request BC Recommends Appropriation American Red Cross $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Bath Area Food Bank $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $3,000.00 Bath Area Senior Citizens $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $1,100.00 Bath Area YMCA $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,200.00 Big Brothers/Big Sisters $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 Catholic Charities (Dental Clinic) $2,800.00 $2,800.00 $2,800.00 Elmhurst $1,400.00 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 Health Equity Alliance $350.00 $0.00 $500.00 LifeFlight Foundation $555.00 $600.00 $600.00 Maine Public Broadcasting $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Midcoast ME Com. Act. (CED) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 New Hope For Women $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Oasis Free Clinics $750.00 $750.00 $1,000.00 Respite Care $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Spectrum Generations $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 Sweester $2,700.00 $2,700.00 $2,700.00 Tedford Shelter $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 TOTAL $22,455.00 $22,150.00 $23,700.00 Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $22,150.00, LY $23,700.00 76

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG The following article to be voted by a show of hands.

Article 83. To see if the town will vote to increase the property tax levy limit of $1,461,435.00 established for the Town of Phippsburg by State law in the event that the municipal budget approved under the preceding articles will result in a tax commitment that is greater than that property tax levy limit. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval of this article. This article will be needed only if the Selectmen-recommended amounts in this Warrant are increased by $40,339 or if the amount to be taken from Surplus to reduce taxes is reduced by $40,339 (Article 20).

Given under our hands this 26th day of May, A.D. 2021:

Julia M. House Christopher L. Mixon J. Michael Young Chair, Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen

Attachment #1. Article 64. Town of Phippsburg Adult Personal Use and Home Cultivation Ordinance

Attachment #2. Article 65. Town of Phippsburg Adult Use Marijuana Commercial Cultivation, Retail Sale, Testing, Products Manufacturing, and Medical Ordinance

Attachment #3. Article 67. Town of Phippsburg Establishment of Planning Board Ordinance

Attachment #4. Article 71. Town of Phippsburg Use of the Municipal Parking Lot for an Outdoor Market

Attachment #5. Article 72. Tax Map image tax-acquired parcel Map 11 Lot 26 located on Parker Head Road

Attachment #6. Municipal Ballot for Elections on June 8, 2021

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Attachment #1 (Article 64.)

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG ADULT PERSONAL USE AND HOME CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA ORDINANCE Adopted June 12, 2021

Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate, under the authority of the Adult Use Marijuana Act, Maine Revised Statutes, Title 28-B, the personal use and home cultivation of marijuana.

Section 2. Usage and Possession. Under Title 28-B, a person twenty-one (21) years or older may: A. Possess up to two and one-half (2.5) ounces of marijuana or five (5) grams of marijuana concentrate, B. Give away up to two and one-half (2.5) ounces of marijuana or five (5) grams of concentrate to other adults, C. Give away up to six (6) immature plants or seedlings to another adult, D. Possess up to three (3) mature plants, or twelve (12) immature plants, and unlimited seedlings. Any marijuana produced by the allowable amount of mature plants may be retained at the person’s place of residence or the location where the marijuana was cultivated.

Section 3. Definitions of Plants. A. “Mature marijuana plant” means a marijuana plant that is flowering. B. “Immature marijuana plant” means a marijuana plant that is not a mature marijuana plant or a seedling. C. “Seedling” means a marijuana plant that is not flowering, is less than six (6) inches in height, and less than six (6) inches in width.

Section 4. No Remuneration for Marijuana Transfers. The personal use provisions of the Adult Use Marijuana Act only allow transfer of the allowable amount of marijuana or marijuana concentrate without remunerations. 28-B M.R.S. § 1501.

Section 5. Consumption. The consumption of marijuana or marijuana products can only occur in a private residence, or on private property not generally accessible to the public with permission of the owner. Marijuana and marijuana consumption in any public place is strictly prohibited. Marijuana or marijuana products also shall not be consumed in vehicles (whether by the driver or a passenger), at residences used as day-care facilities, or in designated smoking areas under the Workplace Smoking Act. 28-B M.R.S. § 1501(2).

Section 6. Enforcement of Personal Use Violations. Any violation of the personal use provisions of the statute may be subject to civil and criminal penalties, enforceable by state law enforcement authorities. 28-B M.R.S. § 1504.

Section 7. Regulation of Home Cultivation. A person twenty-one (21) years or older may cultivate three (3) mature marijuana plants, twelve (12) immature marijuana plants, and an

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG unlimited number of seedlings on his or her own land, or on land owned by someone else, provided he or she has a written agreement with the property owner authorizing that person’s use of the land for home cultivation. 28-B M.R.S. § 1502.

Home cultivation facilities shall be an enclosed area, set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from adjacent property lines, and not visible from a public way.

Section 8. Effective Date; Duration. This Ordinance is effective immediately upon enactment by vote at Town Meeting and shall remain in effect until it is amended or repealed.

Section 9. Federal Marijuana Law. Under federal law, the transfer, possession, and use of marijuana, whether for medical or recreational purposes, is illegal. 21 U.S.C. §§ 812,841. Even though persons engaging in these activities are in compliance with State of Maine law, they can still be prosecuted under federal law.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Attachment #2 (Article 65.)

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG ADULT USE MARIJUANA COMMERCIAL CULTIVATION, RETAIL SALE, TESTING, PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING, AND MEDICAL ORDINANCE Adopted June 12, 2021

SECTION 1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Ordinance is to implement and set forth procedures and standards for adult use marijuana cultivation, retail sale, testing, and products manufacturing, while safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Phippsburg and the general public, and while fostering a utilitarian business climate.

SECTION 2. AUTHORITY

This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to authority granted under the Adult Use Marijuana Act, Maine Revised Statutes, Title 28-B enacted May 2, 2018.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE and APPLICABILITY

A. This Ordinance shall be effective upon enactment by Town Meeting (“the effective date”).

B. Following the effective date, an Adult Use Marijuana facility may locate within the Town of Phippsburg (Town) only by obtaining an Adult Use Marijuana license and compliance with all other provisions of this Ordinance.

C. This Ordinance does not apply to Medical Marijuana operations under the rules of the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act, 22 M.R.S. §§ 2421-2430-H, except where those rules may overlap with the rules of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. AVAILABILITY

A certified copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with the Town of Phippsburg Town Clerk and shall be accessible to any member of the public. Hard copies shall be made available to the public at reasonable cost, or may be downloaded at www.phippsburg.com. Notice of this availability shall be posted.

SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY

Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, such decision shall not invalidate any other section or provision of this Ordinance.

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG SECTION 6. AMENDMENTS

A. This Ordinance can be amended only by a majority vote at any Phippsburg Town Meeting. Such amendments shall not be effective until the date of the vote.

B. Amendments can be initiated only by a majority vote of the Planning Board, or by a majority vote of the Board of Selectmen, or by written petition signed by a number of voters equal to at least ten (10) percent of the number of votes cast in the Town at the last gubernatorial election.

SECTION 7. GENERAL

A. Licenses Required

1. It shall be unlawful for any adult use cultivation, retail sale, testing, or products manufacturing to operate within the Town without first obtaining an Adult Use Marijuana License signed by a majority of the Board of Selectmen. A separate license shall be obtained for each type of marijuana facility.

2. This Ordinance does not apply to personal use and cultivation allowed by the Adult Use Marijuana Act.

3. Applicants for adult use marijuana licenses must first obtain a Conditional License from the State of Maine per 28-B M.R.S. § 205(3). Qualifications include (28-B M.R.S. § 202):

a. The applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years old;

b. The applicant must be a Maine resident (this does not apply to testing facility licenses) – if the applicant is a business entity, it must be incorporated in the State of Maine;

c. The applicant cannot have any disqualifying drug convictions or outstanding court ordered payments;

d. The applicant must submit a comprehensive criminal history check;

e. The applicant cannot work with a state agency with regulatory authority over adult use marijuana, or in law enforcement;

f. The applicant cannot have previously had a medical use or adult use marijuana license revoked.

4. Applicants must obtain a New Business Permit from the Town’s Planning Board prior to applying to the Board of Selectmen for a Town license.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT 5. Applications for all adult use marijuana licenses shall be made in writing to the Board of Selectmen on a Town-provided form, and which shall contain the following information:

a. The name, mailing address, and phone number of the applicant; and the name, mailing address and phone number of the property owners of the property to be used, if other than the applicant. If the applicant is not the property owner of record, then a notarized signed statement from the property owner stating that the applicant has permission to utilize the premises for marijuana business must be submitted.

b. Proof of State licensing.

c. A copy of the Planning Board permit.

d. A copy of the operating plan as submitted to the Planning Board demonstrating the proposed size and layout of the marijuana operation; plans for wastewater and waste disposal; plans for providing electricity, water, and other utilities necessary for the normal operation of the facility; plans for securing the proposed facility; hours of operation; and plans for compliance with applicable building code and federal and state environmental requirements. An operating plan for a cultivation facility must include the proposed size and layout of the cultivation areas and must depict the total square footage of plant canopy area (or number of plants for Tier 1 cultivation facilities).

e. Any additional information as may be needed by the Board of Selectmen in the issuance of the license.

f. A fee as determined by the Board of Selectmen shall be paid with license application. License fees shall be set annually by the Board of Selectmen. If, after the first year of Ordinance enactment, the Selectmen fail to set the fees, those established for the prior year shall prevail.

6. Upon receipt of Town license, the applicant may then apply to the State for an Active License.

7. A current license shall be displayed at all times in a conspicuous place within the premises.

8.A license shall be valid for one year. For license renewals, applicant shall submit proof of continued compliance with all local ordinances and State Statutes. Applicant shall submit copies of any documentation determining non-compliance. Appropriate fees shall accompany renewal applications.

9. Licenses issued under this Ordinance are not transferable to a new owner. Any conveyance of the Adult Marijuana Use facility shall require a new license. Licenses are limited to the location for which they were issued and shall not be transferable to a different location without obtaining a new license for that location.

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG B. Types of Establishments

1. Cultivation Facility - A facility licensed to grow, prepare, and package marijuana. (28-B M.R.S. § 102(13). Licensees are authorized to sell the marijuana they grow and package to other establishments licensed under the Adult Use Marijuana Act, but they may not sell to registered caregivers or dispensaries distributing marijuana pursuant to Maine’s medical marijuana laws. A cultivation licensee may fall within one (1) of the four (4) tiers of cultivation facility licenses, depending on the plant canopy square footage.

There is also a subset of the cultivation license called a “nursery cultivation facility” license. Nurseries may not cultivate more than one thousand (1,000) square feet of plant canopy. In addition to growing marijuana and selling to other licensed adult use marijuana establishments, nurseries can also sell immature marijuana plants, seedlings, and seeds directly to consumers without obtaining a separate store license. A nursery that wishes to sell to consumers must section off a portion of the licensed facility dedicated to that purpose, and that portion must comply with all applicable rules related to the operation of marijuana stores.

2. Retail Sale – A marijuana store is a facility authorized to sell marijuana and marijuana products directly to consumers. (28-B M.R.S. § 102(34). Stores are also authorized to sell marijuana paraphernalia, and other non-consumable products (like clothing), as well as consumable products that do not contain marijuana (like soda or candy). Stores shall not sell tobacco or alcohol products that do not also contain marijuana. Adult use marijuana sales with the use of vending machines, drive-through windows, internet-based platforms, and deliveries are prohibited. The co-location of adult use and medical marijuana retail stores is prohibited.

3. Testing Facility – A facility to conduct research, analysis, and testing of marijuana and marijuana products for contamination, potency, and safety. (28-B M. R. S. § 102(53), (54)). A testing facility licensee is strictly prohibited from engaging in other aspects of the adult use or medical marijuana industry. Testing facility licensees shall not be registered caregivers, or have any interest in a medical marijuana dispensary or any other adult use marijuana establishment. Testing facilities must be certified by the Department of Health and Human Services and Maine Center for Disease Control, and must be accredited under standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization. (28-B M.R.S. § 503).

4. Products Manufacturing Facility – A facility that is authorized to blend, infuse, or extract components of the marijuana plant to make marijuana products such as ointments, tinctures, or edibles, for sale to marijuana stores or other marijuana products manufacturing facilities. (28-B M.R.S. §§ 102(26), (33), (43)). A products manufacturing facility that performs extraction using hazardous solvents such as butane or methyl alcohol must obtain certification from a professional engineer that the proposed extraction method is safe. (28-B M.R.S. § 502(7)(B).

2020 ANNUAL REPORT C. Location.

1. Each marijuana facility shall be operated from a permanent location, and shall not be permitted to operate from a moveable or mobile location.

2. A marijuana facility shall not be located less than one thousand (1000) feet from a pre-existing school (public or private), library, or day-care center.

3. Licensees shall not be permitted to operate the facility other than on the licensed premises.

4. The applicant must show entitlement to possession of the property in which the adult use establishment is to operate. Evidence may be by lease or rental agreement if the applicant does not own the property.

SECTION 8. OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

A. A Licensed Premises shall meet all requirements set forth by the Town’s Land Use and Shoreland Zoning Ordinances. The Planning Board may restrict the canopy of mature marijuana plants to:

Tier 1 Cultivation: Not more than thirty (30) mature marijuana plants and an unlimited number of immature marijuana plants and seedlings; or, not more than five hundred (500) square feet; Tier 2 Cultivation: Not more than three thousand (3,000) square feet; Tier 3 Cultivation: Not more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet; Tier 4 Cultivation: Not more than thirty thousand (30,000) square feet.

B. Facilities shall comply with the State of Maine’s Subsurface Wastewater Rules (10-144A CMR 241).

C. Security – A licensed Premises: 1. Shall have lockable doors, including deadbolts, and windows to include intrusion alarms, and shall meet the applicable security requirements of State law and regulation. In addition, the Premises shall be served by a monitored alarm system which includes automatic notification to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office.

2. Shall have video surveillance capable of monitoring all entrances, along with interior and exterior of the premises. The system shall be operated with continuous recording twenty-four (24) hours per day, and seven (7) days per week. Video shall be retained for a minimum of thirty (30) days. Such records shall be made available to law enforcement agencies when investigating a criminal complaint.

3.All usable marijuana, marijuana product, and cash shall be stored in a safe or cabinet that is securely attached to the structure or is incorporated as part of the structure. For marijuana products that must be kept refrigerated or frozen, such products shall be stored in a locked refrigerator or freezer container provided the container is affixed to the building structure.

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG 4. Fencing and lighting shall be per State rules.

D. Lighting – A licensed Premises shall have exterior security lights with motion sensors covering the entrances and exits of the facility.

1. The Premises must have adequate exterior lighting to provide for its safe use during nighttime hours, if such is contemplated.

2. All Adult Use Marijuana Cultivation Facilities shall be illuminated by LED lights in accordance with the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code authorized by 10 M.R.S. Section 9724 (1-A).

3. Lighting may be used which serves security, safety, and operational needs but which does not directly or indirectly produce deleterious effects on abutting properties, or which would impair the vision of a vehicle operator on adjacent roadways.

4. Lighting fixtures must be shielded or hooded so that the lighting elements are not exposed to normal view by motorists, pedestrians, adjacent dwellings, and do not unnecessarily light the night sky.

5. Blinking lights are prohibited, unless they are necessary for safety reasons.

6. The maximum height of freestanding lighting shall be the same as the principal building, or not exceed thirty-five (35) feet.

E. Spotlight-type fixtures attached to buildings shall be prohibited unless there is a demonstrated safety or security need for them.

F. Ventilation – An odor mitigation system shall be installed and maintained that ensures no odors will be perceptible off the premises.

G. Signage – All signs shall conform to pertinent Town of Phippsburg ordinances. There shall be no off-premise signs (permanent or temporary) advertising the marijuana business.

H. Loitering – The facility owner/operator shall make adequate provisions to prevent patrons or other persons from loitering on the Premises. It shall be the Licensee’s obligation to ensure that anyone found loitering or using marijuana in the parking lot or other outdoor areas of the licensed Premises is ordered to leave.

I. An Adult Use Marijuana Facility shall meet all operating and other requirements of State and Local law. To the extent the State of Maine has adopted or adopts in the future any law or regulation governing marijuana establishments that conflicts in any way with the provisions of this Ordinance, the more restrictive shall control.

J. Any changes to the submitted facility plans shall require approval of the Phippsburg Planning Board and Board of Selectmen.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT SECTION 9. DEFINITIONS

Adult Use Marijuana: Marijuana cultivated, manufactured, distributed, or sold by a marijuana establishment for non-medical purposes.

Adult Use Marijuana Product: A marijuana product that is manufactured, distributed, or sold by a marijuana establishment.

Applicant: A natural person or business entity.

Conditional License: A license issued by the State of Maine that authorizes the licensee to seek local authorization. The conditional license does not authorize possession, transfer, cultivation, testing, manufacture, or sale of marijuana or marijuana products.

Container: A sealed package which contains adult use marijuana or an adult use marijuana product.

Cultivate or Cultivation: The planting, propagation, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, trimming, or other processing of marijuana for use or sale. The terms do not include manufacturing, testing, or marijuana extraction.

Immature Marijuana Plant: A marijuana plant that is not flowering and that is not a mature marijuana plant, or a seedling.

Licensed Premises: The premises specified in an application for a State or Local license pursuant to this Ordinance that are owned or in possession of the Licensee and within which the Licensee is authorized to operate in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and the requirements of State law and regulations.

Licensee: A person or entity permitted pursuant to this Ordinance to establish and operate an Adult Use Marijuana facility.

Local Licensing Authority: The Town of Phippsburg Board of Selectmen or its designee.

Loiter: To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Manufacturing or Manufacture: The production, blending, infusing, compounding, or other preparation of marijuana products, including, but not limited to, marijuana extraction or preparation by means of chemical synthesis. The terms do not include cultivation.

Marijuana: The leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds of a marijuana plant, whether growing or not. “Marijuana” does not include industrial hemp, as defined in MRSA Title 7m Section 2231, or a marijuana product.

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG

Marijuana Concentrate: The resin extracted from any part of a marijuana plant and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation from such resin, including, but not limited to hashish. In determining the weight of Marijuana Concentrate in a marijuana product, the weight of any other ingredient combined with marijuana to prepare a marijuana product may not be included.

Marijuana Establishment/Operation: An adult use marijuana cultivation facility, retail store, products manufacturing facility, or testing facility licensed under 28-B M.R.S. Chapter 1.

Marijuana Plant: All species of the plant genus cannabis, including but not limited to, a mother plant, a mature marijuana plant, an immature marijuana plant, and seedling.

Marijuana Product: Marijuana concentrate or a product composed of marijuana or marijuana concentrate and other ingredients that is intended for use or consumption. “Marijuana product” includes, but is not limited to, an edible marijuana product, a marijuana ointment, and a marijuana tincture.

Marijuana Social Club: A facility that purchases adult use marijuana products from a products manufacturing facility and sells those products to consumers for consumption on the premises of the marijuana social club. As of the date of enactment of this Ordinance, Marijuana Social Clubs are prohibited in the State of Maine.

Marijuana Store: A facility that purchases adult use marijuana from a cultivation facility, purchases adult use marijuana products from a products manufacturing facility, and sells adult use marijuana and adult use marijuana products to consumers.

Mature Marijuana Plant: A marijuana plant that is flowering or that is of a size greater than twelve (12) inches in height, or greater than twelve (12) inches in width.

Medical Use: The acquisition, possession, cultivation, manufacture, use, delivery, transfer, or transportation of marijuana or paraphernalia relating to the administration of marijuana to treat or alleviate a qualifying patient’s medical diagnosis or symptoms for which a medical provider has provided the qualifying patient a written certification under 22-M.R.S. §§ Section 2421-2430-H.

Medical Marijuana Storefront: An establishment which resembles a retail storefront in terms of signage, hours of operation, and accessibility to patrons, and which is operated by one or more registered primary caregivers as defined by 22 M.R.S. §§ 2422 (8-A) for the sale of marijuana and marijuana products to qualifying patients as defined by 22 M.R.S.§§ 2422(9).

Nursery Cultivating Facility: A facility that cultivates immature marijuana plants, seedlings, and marijuana seeds only for sale and distribution to marijuana stores, other cultivation facilities, and to consumers.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Owner: A person whose beneficial interest in the Adult Use Marijuana Facility is such that the person bears the risk of loss other than as an insurer, has an opportunity to gain profit from the operation or sale of the Adult Use Marijuana Facility and who has or may have a controlling interest in the Adult Use Marijuana Facility.

Person: A natural person or a business entity.

Plant Canopy: The area within a cultivation facility that is dedicated to the live cultivation of marijuana plants, including, but not limited to, the growth and maintenance of mother plants, the propagation of marijuana plants from seed to plant tissue, the cloning of marijuana plants, and the maintenance of a vegetative or flowering area for marijuana plants. “Plant Canopy” does not include the area within the premises of a cultivation facility that is not dedicated to the live cultivation of marijuana plants, including, but not limited to, areas for the storage of fertilizers, pesticides, or other products, quarantine areas, general office space, work areas, and walkways.

Products Manufacturing Facility: A facility that purchases adult marijuana from a cultivation facility; manufactures, labels, and packages adult use marijuana products; sells the products to marijuana stores, and to other products manufacturing facilities.

Propagation: The process of reproducing marijuana plants through the use of seeds, cuttings, or grafting.

Registered Dispensary or “dispensary”: An entity registered under Section 22 M.R.S.§§ 2421 -230-H that acquires, possesses, cultivates, manufactures, delivers, transfers, transports, sells or dispenses marijuana or related supplies and educational materials to qualifying patients and to the caregivers of these patients.

Resident: A natural person who has filed a resident individual income tax return in the State of Maine pursuant to Title 36.Part 8 in each of the last four years prior to the year in which the person files an application for licensure under this Ordinance; is domiciled in the State of Maine; and maintains a permanent place of abode in the State of Maine and spends in the aggregate more than 183 days of the taxable year in this State.

Seedling: A marijuana plant that is not flowering, less than six (6) inches in height, and less than six (6) inches in width.

State License: Any license issued by the State Licensing Authority.

State Licensing Authority: The authority created or designated by the State of Maine for the purpose of regulating and controlling licensing for marijuana establishments.

Testing or Test: The research and analysis of marijuana, marijuana products, or other substances for contaminants, safety, or potency. “Testing or Test” does not include cultivation or manufacturing.

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Testing Facility: A facility that develops, researches, and tests marijuana, marijuana products, and other substances.

Town: The Town of Phippsburg.

SECTION 10. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

The operation of any Adult Use Marijuana Facility without the required license or in violation of the requirements of this Ordinance shall be a violation of this Ordinance. The Town of Phippsburg Board of Selectmen or its designee shall enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. Failure to comply with any requirements of this Ordinance shall be construed as grounds for initiating legal proceedings to enjoin continuation of any specific activity violating this Ordinance or conditions of approval, or applying a fine in accordance with the provisions of 30-A M.R.S. Section 4452. A violation of any provision of this subsection shall be a civil violation, and a civil penalty in accordance with 30-A M.R.S. Section 4452 shall be assessed. The Town of Phippsburg Board of Selectmen or its designee may also seek injunctive relief, where appropriate, and shall be awarded attorney fees and costs for prosecution of violations of this section. The Board of Selectmen may also revoke or suspend the license after notice and hearing.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Attachment #3 (Article 67.)

ESTABLISHMENT OF PLANNING BOARD ORDINANCE TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Adopted June 12, 2021

Section 1. Establishment. Pursuant to Art. VIII, pt. 2, Section l of the Maine Constitution and 30-A M.R.S.A. § 3001, the Town of Phippsburg hereby establishes a Planning Board (Board).

Section 2. Appointment.

A. Board members shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Selectmen (Selectmen) and sworn by the Town Clerk or other person authorized to administer oaths.

B. The Board shall consist of five (5) members and up to four (4) alternate members.

C. The term of each member shall be five (5) years, except the initial appointments which shall be as are in place at the enactment of this ordinance. The term of office for an alternate member shall be five (5) years, except the initial appointments of two alternate members which shall be as are in place at the enactment of this ordinance.

D. When there is a permanent vacancy caused by resignation or death, the Selectmen shall, within ninety (90) days of its occurrence, appoint a person to serve for the unexpired term. A vacancy shall also occur when a member fails to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings, or fails to attend at least seventy-five (75) percent of the accumulative number of all meetings and associated events (i.e., site walks, public hearings) during the preceding twelve (12) -month period.

When a vacancy occurs, the Chair of the Board shall immediately so advise the Town Administrator in writing. The Board may recommend to the Selectmen that the attendance provision be waived for the cause, in which case no vacancy will then exist until the Selectmen disapprove the recommendation. The Selectmen may remove members of the Planning Board by unanimous vote for cause after proper due process notice and hearing.

E. Selectmen and Board of Appeals members shall not be members or alternate members of the Board.

3. Organization and Rules.

A. The Board shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members. The Board may either hire from among its members or hire a non-Board person to serve as Secretary. The term of all offices shall be one (1) year with eligibility for re-election.

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG B. When a member is unable to act because of interest, physical incapacity, absence, or any other reason satisfactory to the Chair, the Chair shall designate an alternate member to sit in that member’s place.

C. An alternate member may attend all meetings and associated events of the Board. An alternate member may ask questions or offer comments only when members of the public are allowed to do so. An alternate member may make and second motions and vote only when designated by the Chair to sit for a member.

D. Any question of whether a member is disqualified from voting on a particular matter shall be decided by a majority vote of the members except the member who is being challenged.

E. The Chair shall call at least one regular meeting of the Board per month, provided there is business to conduct. Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chair or by a majority of the members. Notice of all meetings and associated events shall be given in accordance with the Maine Freedom of Access Act.

F. No meeting of the Board shall be held without a quorum consisting of three (3) members or alternate members authorized to vote.

G. The Board shall follow accepted rules for transaction of business and the Secretary shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, correspondence, findings, and determinations. All records shall be deemed public and may be inspected at reasonable times and following rules of the Maine Freedom of Access Act.

4. Duties; Powers.

A. The Board shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as are provided by ordinance and the laws of the State of Maine.

B. The Board may obtain goods and services necessary to its proper function within the limits of its income and appropriations made for the purpose.

C. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon enactment vote at Town Meeting.

The primary reason for re-establishment is to bring the ordinance under Home Rule rather than State Statute. Home Rule allows for future ordinance changes to be made at Town Meeting level. The present urgent demand is to increase the number of alternate members allowed on the Planning Board.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Attachment #4 (Article 71.)

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG ORDINANCE Use of the Municipal Parking Lot for an Outdoor Market Adopted June 12, 2021

1. Repeal of Ordinances and Policies: This Ordinance repeals and replaces Article #44 of the 1987 Town Meeting, Article #38 of the 1991 Town Meeting, Article #70 of the 1992 Town Meeting, and the Vendor Contract for the Town Hall Parking Lot of 2020.

2. References: (a) Selectmen's Policy on the Use of Town Buildings and Associated Grounds dated April 10, 2013.

3. Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is to allow Town residents and taxpayers a place to sell local products (whether grown, caught, harvested, or crafted) in the Municipal Parking Lot during specific times of the year while keeping the use low impact. Town departments, committees, and boards are not considered vendors, and are therefore not subject to the requirements of this ordinance.

4. Location: Vendors shall be located on the east side of the Municipal Parking Lot (pond side), across from the school and north of the Fire Station. Parking for buyers’ and vendors’ personal vehicles shall be in the same lot on the west side (road side). Parking shall not be permitted between the Fire Station, Fire Garage, and Route 209, or in any way that blocks access/egress by emergency vehicles or access to or from Town Hall. The entrance to the Veteran’s and Mariner’s Memorial Site will also not be blocked.

5. Allocation of Space: Vendors are limited to one (12 foot wide x 18 foot deep maximum) space for tables, properly anchored tents (no stakes), chairs, signs, product and vehicle (if wares are sold out of the vehicle). Maximum vertical height of vehicles being sold from is 8 feet. Space locations are not pre-assigned – as vendors arrive they may choose whatever location they want. A maximum of ten 12 foot x 18 foot spaces are allowed in the Parking Lot. No utilities are provided.

6. Dates and Times for Use: Use shall be limited to weekends (Friday 5:00 p.m. until dark, Saturday and Sunday dawn until dark) and holidays during the months of May, June, July, August, September, and October. Use of the Municipal Parking Lot may be limited by the Board of Selectmen, with prior notice, when the Town needs the Parking Lot for special events such as town meeting, elections, fire department, and school activities.

7. Restrictions for Use:

A. Only Town residents and property taxpayers may use the Municipal Parking Lot for selling. B. Items sold must be local products whether grown, caught, harvested, or crafted. C. No animals are to accompany vendor unless they are for sale, for give-away, or are documented service animals. D. The vendor shall be responsible for litter control and removal and keeping grounds neat and attractive. No fires are allowed.

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG E. Generators or other loud noise producing devices such as radios on a high volume, megaphones, amplified music, etc. shall not be used. F. No signs, tables, boxes, trays, crates, debris, trailers, vehicles, or other items incidental to the days selling shall be left behind at the end of the day. Overnight parking is prohibited. Nothing shall be driven into the ground (i.e. tent stakes). G. The sale of firearms, fireworks, alcohol and marijuana (paraphernalia, edibles, etc.), pornography or adult materials are specifically prohibited. H. Mobile Food Vending Units are prohibited except for times of special events as determined by the Board of Selectmen. I. Alcoholic beverages and smoking is not permitted on the grounds [reference (a)]. J. Vendors shall report all damages, rules violations, and discrepancies to personnel at the Town Hall [reference (a)]. K. Any required State/County/Town permits required must be obtained prior to selling. The Code Enforcement Officer and Chair of the Planning Board shall be consulted. L. Any State/County/Municipal orders concerning social distancing and masking due to pandemics (i.e. Covid 19) must be adhered to.

8. Permits and Fees: Vendors are required to submit a permit application and a fee of $25.00 for each entire weekend and $25.00 for each holiday outside of the weekend with no proration of fee for a partial weekend. The application and fee shall be submitted to the Town Administrator or designee during Town Hall business hours at least 4 days prior to setting up or selling. If there are any vacant spaces left at this point a vendor may apply for a second space for a second fee. The fees will be placed into a dedicated account to be used for upkeep of the parking lot related to the Outdoor Market. The Board of Selectmen has the right to adjust the fee as needed each year by April 1st.

9. Insurance Requirements: The vendor shall provide the Town with a Certificate of Liability Insurance for one million dollars naming the Town as an Additional Insured [reference (a)] with a carrier of the vendor’s choice. This must be provided to the Town Office prior to noon on the Friday before selling.

10. Administration and Enforcement: This ordinance shall be administered and enforced by the Board of Selectmen or their duly authorized designee (such as Town Administrator, Chief of Police, or other Law Enforcement Officers, Fire and Rescue Personnel, and members of the Town lands Management Committee).

11. Penalties: Failure by a vendor to abide by the conditions of this ordinance shall be grounds for a $50.00 fine and could result in dismissal or non-renewal of future permits until the Selectmen are satisfied the vendor’s obligations have been met and that the terms of this ordinance shall be met in the future. In addition to any fine, the Town will seek restitution for the cost of repairs to the Municipal Parking Lot and attorney fees and costs incurred by the Town. 12. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon enactment by the vote of Town Meeting.

Amendment Summary Date Section Amendment

Certified to be a true copy: Lisa M. Wallace, Town Clerk______93

2020 ANNUAL REPORT Attachment #5. (Article 72.)

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Attachment #6 Official Phippsburg Municipal Ballot

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

ASSESSORS' NOTICE FY2020 (10/9/19 Tax Commitment based on April 1st Tax Situs property status)

COMPUTATION OF ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENTS County Tax $1,178,941.00 Municipal Appropriation $2,418,956.00 RSU1 Educational Appropriation $2,999,011.00 Overlay $96,177.32 Total Assessments $6,693,085.32

ALLOWABLE DEDUCTIONS Homestead Reimbursement by State $68,928.74 BETE Reimbursement by State $19.65 State Revenue Sharing $119,928.00 Voter Approved from Town Surplus $700,000.00 Total Allowable Deductions $888,876.39

NET ASSESSMENT $5,804,208.93

(NOTE: Total Value of all property exempted by law is $31,928,600.00 - see MVR 2019 LI#40)

BREAKDOWN OF VALUATIONS

Taxable Valuation of Real Estate (RE) Land $391,784,300.00 Buildings $239,579,400.00 Total Taxable Value (RE) $631,363,700.00

Taxable Valuation of Personal Property (PP) Machinery & Equipment (M&E) $2,707,200.00 Business Equipment (F&F) $126,400.00 All other personal property $836,500.00 Total Taxable Value (PP) $3,670,100.00

Total Homestead Exempt Reimbursement Value (HEV) $174,625,800.00

Total BETE Reimbursement Value (BETE) $4,300.00

Total Valuation Base (RE+PP+HEV+BETE) $809,663,900.00

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG

Schedule A-12

ABATEMENTS, SUPPLEMENTALS, AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS JUNE 30, 2020

ABATEMENTS

Real Estate 2019 Timothy E. Lewis/Snow Flake Holdings $ 20.79

2018 Timothy E. Lewis/Snow Flake Holdings 20.56

2017 Timothy E. Lewis/Snow Flake Holdings $ 20.06 Michael D. Lemont & Theodore Lemont 623.48 643.54 2016 Timothy E. Lewis/Snow Flake Holdings 19.69 $ 704.58

SUPPLEMENTALS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

NONE

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Schedule A-4 STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

BALANCE FORWARD CASH OTHER JULY 1, 2019 APPROPRIATIONS RECEIPTS CREDITS TOTAL

GENERAL GOVERNMENT: Town Officers' Salaries $ - $ 550,146.00 $ - $ 540.76 $ 550,686.76 Insurance and Benefits 133,000.00 4,025.00 16,000.00 153,025.00 Earned Time 10,083.10 3,000.00 13,083.10 Town Administration 84,800.00 2,086.31 86,886.31 Assessing and Mapping 51,300.00 51,300.00 Selectmen's Contingency 5,000.00 5,000.00 Town Hall Operation and Maintenance 16,000.00 16,000.00 Town Hall Capital Reserve 2,295.26 2,000.00 4,295.26 Technology 12,000.00 12,000.00 Legal Expenses 15,000.00 757.45 15,757.45 Planning Board 4,751.36 810.00 5,561.36 Licenses and Permits 36,419.00 36,419.00 CATV Operations 6,139.67 4,500.00 7.00 10,646.67 CATV PEG Capital 30,000.00 6,000.00 36,000.00 Internet 450.43 2,700.00 3,150.43 Conservation Commission 2,888.51 2,888.51 Abatements and Supplementals 704.58 704.58 State of Maine - Homestead 68,929.00 68,929.00 Excise Taxes - Autos 512,022.23 512,022.23 Excise Taxes - Boats 12,357.39 12,357.39 In Lieu of Taxes 22,003.49 22,003.49 Town Lands Management 5,477.56 5,477.56 State Park Revenue 22,136.84 22,136.84 Interest and Costs on Taxes 22,527.37 22,527.37 Interest on Investments 12,766.89 12,766.89 Miscellaneous Revenue 69,838.46 69,838.46 State Revenue Sharing Short Fall 118,380.76 118,380.76 State of Maine - BETE 32.00 32.00 Comprehensive Plan 2,000.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 $ 64,085.89 $ 878,746.00 $ 725,731.98 $ 205,312.55 $ 1,873,876.42 HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES: General Roads $ 18,568.41 $ 65,000.00 $ - $ - $ 83,568.41 Special Road Maintenance 102,570.65 39,884.00 142,454.65 Winter Maintenance 385,000.00 15,972.43 703.37 401,675.80 Tar Fund 28,983.77 20,000.00 48,983.77 Capital Improvements 418,294.99 425,000.00 95,000.00 938,294.99 Town Landing Maintenance 2,793.42 4,000.00 890.00 7,683.42 Town Landing Capital 77,320.12 500.00 77,820.12 Debt Service 198,510.00 198,510.00 Small Point Marsh - Route 216 Culvert 10,000.00 10,000.00 $ 648,531.36 $ 1,097,510.00 $ 162,246.43 $ 703.37 $ 1,908,991.16

GENERAL ASSISTANCE $ - $ 5,000.00 $ 4,101.99 $ - $ 9,101.99

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG

Schedule A-4

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

BALANCE CASH OTHER UNEXPENDED FORWARD DISBURSED CHARGES TOTAL (OVERDRAFT) JUNE 30, 2020

GENERAL GOVERNMENT: Town Officers' Salaries $ 538,878.54 $ - $ - $ 11,808.22 $ - Insurance and Benefits 145,819.41 7,205.59 Earned Time 13,083.10 Town Administration 84,192.15 2,694.16 Assessing and Mapping 51,300.00 Selectmen's Contingency 660.75 2,901.58 1,437.67 Town Hall Operation and Maintenance 15,833.13 166.87 Town Hall Capital Reserve 1,840.00 2,455.26 Technology 11,082.91 917.09 Legal Expenses 15,757.45 Planning Board 1,767.49 3,793.87 Licenses and Permits 36,419.00 CATV Operations 4,821.89 5,824.78 CATV PEG Capital 13,220.00 22,780.00 Internet 2,964.13 186.30 Conservation Commission 2,888.51 Abatements and Supplementals 704.58 State of Maine - Homestead 68,928.74 0.26 Excise Taxes - Autos 512,022.23 Excise Taxes - Boats 25.00 12,332.39 In Lieu of Taxes 22,003.49 Town Lands Management 680.00 4,797.56 State Park Revenue 22,136.84 Interest and Costs on Taxes 22,527.37 Interest on Investments 50.00 12,716.89 Miscellaneous Revenue 69,838.46 State Revenue Sharing Short Fall 119,928.00 (1,547.24) State of Maine - BETE 19.65 12.35 Comprehensive Plan 4,000.00 $ 888,892.85 $ 192,482.55 $ - $ 732,691.64 $ 59,809.38 HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES: General Roads $ 60,704.15 $ - $ - $ - $ 22,864.26 Special Road Maintenance 142,454.65 Winter Maintenance 401,675.80 Tar Fund 13,282.94 35,700.83 Capital Improvements 265,597.83 672,697.16 Town Landing Maintenance 6,263.58 1,419.84 Town Landing Capital 77,820.12 Debt Service 198,510.01 (0.01) Small Point Marsh - Route 216 Culvert 2,231.40 7,768.60 $ 948,265.71 $ - $ - $ (0.01) $ 960,725.46

GENERAL ASSISTANCE $ 7,705.79 $ - $ - $ 1,396.20 $ -

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Schedule A-4 (Cont'd)

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

BALANCE FORWARD CASH OTHER JULY 1, 2019 APPROPRIATIONS RECEIPTS CREDITS TOTAL

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Education $ - $ 2,999,011.00 $ - $ - $ 2,999,011.00 County Tax 1,178,941.00 1,178,941.00 Overlay 96,177.32 96,177.32 $ - $ 4,274,129.32 $ - $ - $ 4,274,129.32 PUBLIC SAFETY: Animal Control $ 983.97 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,391.00 $ - $ 4,374.97 Police Operations 8,817.97 25,800.00 175.00 34,792.97 Police Capital Reserve 9,000.00 8,567.30 17,567.30 Parking Enforcement 7,888.41 2,000.00 9,888.41 Fire Department Operations 9,375.69 5,000.00 14,375.69 Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve 1,100.00 25,000.00 9,824.25 26,133.75 62,058.00 Fire Department General 32,627.59 20,750.00 2,174.00 55,551.59 Ambulance/Rescue 20,967.59 20,000.00 150.09 41,117.68 Harbor Commission 15,912.23 13,500.00 29,412.23 Shellfish Conservation 4,047.84 2,000.00 12,335.08 18,382.92 Emergency Management 3,352.72 600.00 3,952.72 Enhanced 911 850.00 850.00 Bike Rodeo Safety 553.69 553.69 Maine Pretrial 2,500.00 2,500.00 $ 105,627.70 $ 115,500.00 $ 39,549.42 $ 34,701.05 $ 295,378.17 LIBRARY, RECREATION, AND PUBLIC AGENCIES: Totman Library Capital $ 9,820.31 $ 4,500.00 $ - $ - $ 14,320.31 Totman Library 158.00 35,000.00 35,158.00 Recreation Commission 12,000.00 400.00 12,400.00 Cemetery District 7,000.00 2,071.00 9,071.00 Private Cemetery 100.00 9,000.00 9,100.00 Public Agencies 21,700.00 21,700.00 Historic Preservation 2,859.02 422.00 3,281.02 Murphy House 14,863.10 1,465.00 16,328.10 Garden Committee 740.00 1,952.58 2,692.58 $ 28,540.43 $ 89,200.00 $ 6,310.58 $ - $ 124,051.01 UNCLASSIFIED: Center Pond River Operations $ 3,338.29 $ 3,000.00 $ - $ - $ 6,338.29 Center Pond River Capital 78,550.90 10,000.00 935.00 89,485.90 $ 81,889.19 $ 13,000.00 $ 935.00 $ - $ 95,824.19 HEALTH AND WELFARE: Goodwill Donations $ 9,521.70 $ - $ 4,400.00 $ - $ 13,921.70 Transfer Station 208,000.00 8,005.82 216,005.82 Transfer Station Capital Reserve 24,586.79 12,000.00 36,586.79 $ 34,108.49 $ 220,000.00 $ 12,405.82 $ - $ 266,514.31 $ 962,783.06 $ 6,693,085.32 $ 951,281.22 $ 240,716.97 $ 8,847,866.57

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Schedule A-4 (Cont'd)

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

BALANCE CASH OTHER UNEXPENDED FORWARD DISBURSED CHARGES TOTAL (OVERDRAFT) JUNE 30, 2020

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Education $ 2,999,011.08 $ - $ - $ (0.08) $ - County Tax 1,178,941.00 Overlay 96,177.32 $ 4,177,952.08 $ - $ - $ 96,177.24 $ - PUBLIC SAFETY: Animal Control $ 963.35 $ - $ - $ - $ 3,411.62 Police Operations 27,736.44 7,056.53 Police Capital Reserve 8,567.30 9,000.00 Parking Enforcement 8,248.68 1,639.73 Fire Department Operations 13,646.03 729.66 Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve 35,958.00 25,000.00 1,100.00 Fire Department General 20,271.96 35,279.63 Ambulance/Rescue 19,395.29 21,722.39 Harbor Commission 4,087.50 25,324.73 Shellfish Conservation 17,331.93 1,050.99 Emergency Management 358.54 3,594.18 Enhanced 911 850.00 Bike Rodeo Safety 372.50 181.19 Maine Pretrial 1,363.31 1,136.69 $ 158,300.83 $ 34,000.00 $ - $ 1,986.69 $ 101,090.65 LIBRARY, RECREATION, AND PUBLIC AGENCIES: Totman Library Capital $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 14,320.31 Totman Library 34,880.00 278.00 Recreation Commission 12,200.00 200.00 Cemetery District 9,071.00 Private Cemetery 8,980.00 120.00 Public Agencies 21,700.00 Historic Preservation 75.00 3,206.02 Murphy House 8,137.79 8,190.31 Garden Committee 1,306.58 1,386.00 $ 96,350.37 $ - $ - $ - $ 27,700.64 UNCLASSIFIED: Center Pond River Operations $ 4,257.22 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,081.07 Center Pond River Capital 89,485.90 $ 4,257.22 $ - $ - $ - $ 91,566.97 HEALTH AND WELFARE: Goodwill Donations $ 2,739.85 $ - $ - $ - $ 11,181.85 Transfer Station 204,800.42 11,205.40 Transfer Station Capital Reserve 32,756.00 3,830.79 $ 240,296.27 $ - $ - $ 11,205.40 $ 15,012.64 $ 6,522,021.12 $ 226,482.55 $ - $ 843,457.16 $ 1,255,905.74

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Fiscal Year 2020 Revenue Report July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 Account Name Receipts & or Credits to Surplus Agent Fees $11,535.25 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax $512,022.23 Boat Excise Tax $12,332.39 Building Permits $36,419.00 Weapons Permits $37.00 Plumbing Permits $7,882.50 Franchise Fees $34,880.52 Copy Fees $476.10 Parking Fines $1,300.00 Non Sufficent Fund Fees $150.00 Town Clerk Fees $1,560.80 BETE Reimbursements $32.00 Payment in Lieu of Taxes $22,003.49 Homestead Exemption Reimbursements $69,882.00 Property Taxes $5,804,208.75 Interest on Taxes $18,003.83 Interest on Investments $12,334.80 Lien Costs $5,127.48 State Revenue Sharing $79,698.98 Tree Growth Reimbursements $7,466.51 Veterans Exemptions Reimbursements $1,662.00 State Park Fees $22,136.84 Wildlife Refund $1,658.00 Town Share Snowmobiles $562.70 Employers Tax Reimbursement $17.87 Town Administration Reimbursements $179.55 Cable TV Sales $7.00 CATV TECH (SUSCOM) $1,800.00

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Fiscal Year 2020 Revenue Report July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 Account Name Receipts & or Credits to Surplus CATV Peg Capital (Suscom) $6,000.00 Workers Comp $4,025.00 Maine State Retirement (off set) $16,000.00 Police Reimbursements $175.00 Animal Control $1,391.00 Harbor Reimbursements $13,475.00 Clam Licenses $11,605.00 Ambulance Reimbursements $150.09 Fire Department General Reimburse- ments $2,174.00 Road Capital Grant $95,000.00 Winter Rds I $7,767.66 Winter Fund $8,204.77 State/Local Road Assistance $39,884.00 Town Landing Capital $500.00 Recycling Income $8,005.82 General Assistance (State) $4,101.99 Goodwill Donations $4,400.00 =SUM(B4:B58) $400.00 Murphy House Donations $1,465.00 Small Point Marsh Retoration $5,000.00 Route 216 Culvert Feasibility $5,000.00 Planning Board Permit Income $810.00 Fishway Donation/Grant $935.00 Cemetary $2,071.00 Historic Preservation Committee $422.00 Garden Committee $1,952.58 Total: $6,906,292.50

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Real Estate 2019-2020 11 Surf Street Acquisition LLC * $ 2,321.31 14 Surf Street LLC * 3,887.74 3 Surf Street Acquisition LLC * 2,368.84 4 Riverview LLC * 11,820.40 Adams, Phoebe; Adams, John Niles, et * 725.60 Alexander, Kevin Russell (JT) ** 662.65 Alexander, Warren (JT) 435.06 Anderson, Susan Y. * 2,470.54 Arvidson, Jason T. (JT) * 1,023.22 Aslanian, Aram Parker (JT) * 3,747.40 Ater, CH & MA - Person in Possession * 10.18 Ayres, Virginia Coventry Mount * 1,936.76 Baggett, Leonard Arnold, III 50.27 Bailey, Adam (T/C) * 259.58 Barry, Kathleen * 2,213.64 Bennett, Scott - TTEE * 3,450.35 Berry, Nellie * 1,635.95 Big Wood Island Wharf, LLC * 19.65 Bowker, James H. 470.71 Bowker, James H. 475.28 Broening, Walter S., Jr. (JT) * 1,716.49 Brooks, Andrew M. (JT) * 1,358.20 Brooks, Frederick B. (JT) ~ 867.39 Brooks, Stanley E., Jr. 1,169.01 Bull, Thomas (TC) * 222.10 Burgess, Kathy B. 797.92 Burgess, Kathy B. 239.47 Calkin, Todd P. (JT) * 1,584.87 Carney, Cynthia W. * 499.43 Chandler, Bruce A., Sr. (JT) * 657.55 Chaney, Melinda M. (JT) ** 33.65 Coes, Cornelia C. (JT) * 400.33 Cohen, Diane K. * 1,388.36 Connery, Cabot H. 835.40 Connery, Eleanor B. (f/n/a) - L/E * 648.94 Cornerstone Investment Group, LLC * 3,324.22 Cosinuke, Robert L. - TTEE * 1,741.17 Cosinuke, Robert L. - TTEE * 2,827.00 Cosinuke, Robert L. - TTEE * 2,281.80 Coughlin, Donald L. (JT) * 971.82 Cousins, Wayne V. * 512.75 Decarlo, Suzanne * 179.14 Delano, Debra * 106.02 Dickinson, Amy (T/C) * 4,712.13 Disanto, Jennifer * 51.18 Ditullio, Stephen D. (JT) * 1,348.82 Doyle, Allison A. * 326.75 104

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Real Estate (Cont'd) 2019-2020 (Cont'd) Doyle, Dean P., Jr. $ 595.01 Doyle, Naomi * 457.91 Doyle, Wayne D* 1,611.38 Dunning, Franklin R. - Heirs * 437.81 Durgan, Raymond E. (JT) * 2,065.18 DURP, LLC * 1,154.84 Edgerly, Dana L. * 233.07 ERCACOD, LLC * 2,513.04 Fallon, Peter G., III ~ 3,238.30 Fifield, Janet L. Wells * 1,767.67 Finch, Margaret Julie * 644.66 Five Islands Advisors, LLC * 10,812.62 Flaherty, Todd M. (JT) * 1,839.47 Freeman, Stephen A. * 682.76 Frohloff, Gordon (JT) * 54.84 GDLD, LLC * 7,830.69 GAC Corp. - Person in Possession * 1,800.58 Gerow, Theodore K., Jr. (JT) * 1,615.04 Gildroy, Maria - PR * 3,355.29 Gillett, Marie E. - TTEE * 2,371.37 Gilliam, Brian R. (JT) * 2,061.07 Gilliam, Julie A.~ 649.85 Gilliam, Nicholas 642.54 Gomes, Owen S. * 445.12 Goodell, Glen M. 1,287.83 Goudey, Clifford A. (JT) * 1,800.58 Gowell, Kenneth C., Sr. (JT) * 489.81 Gowell, Martha (JT) * 68.31 Griffin, Timothy C. * 524.18 Guild, Britton N. * 908.52 Gumz-Mowry, Gayle S., (f/k/a) - L/E 1,719.23 Gurney, Dan E. * 1,531.55 Gurrisi, William C. (JT) * 1,826.17 Guthro, Edward S., Jr. * 845.99 Guy Hart Enterprises, Inc. 1,716.49 Haimes, Howard M. (JT) * 8,964.27 Hamburger, Doris (JT) * 2,241.13 Hamburger, Doris (JT) * 21.02 Hanley, William * 120.65 Harrington, David L. ~ 279.15 Harrington, Richard I. * 1,471.97 Hart, Andrew (JT) * 1,962.36 Hart, Peter J. (JT) 1,220.19 Hawkes, Christopher J. 854.59 Hawkes, Heath S. * 499.96 Hawkes, Heath S. (JT) * 466.14 Hedges, Daniel * 273.29 105

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Real Estate (Cont'd) 2019-2020 (Cont'd) Heminway, Buell H. - TTEE * $ 10.23 Hill, Richard S. * 932.28 Hiser, Poppy L. (JT) * 236.27 Hodgkins, Kenneth A. * 1,280.51 Hoffman, Shane (TC) * 811.63 Hooe, John R., III (TC) * 1,108.68 Jannell, Janet (JT) * 708.35 Jesseman, Michael C. (JT) 153.55 Jones, Thomas O., Jr. (1/3) TC et * 651.68 Jordan, Christopher J. * 591.02 Kaiser, Kimberly L. 80.43 Kane, Charles L. Jr. * 451.06 KEBIWIL, LLC * 0.91 KEBIWIL, LLC * 1,619.61 Keefe, Nancy Anne (T/C) * 6,109.18 Keybank National Association - TTEE * 79.52 Koehling, David A. (JT) * 656.25 Koehling, Don, Jr. 432.32 Koehling, Mark E. 318.07 Koehling, Vernon E., Jr. (JT) * 687.23 Krott, John D. (JT) * 753.13 Lasell, Frances S. - TTEE 3,243.79 Lavallee, Cheryl L. (f/n/a) * 691.90 Lee Family Inc. (50%) * 32.08 Levee, Newton H. (T/C) * 783.71 Lewis, Timothy E. 478.94 LH Partners, LLC * 21.48 Libby, M G, Jr. & M A (T/C) - Person in Possession 2,837.97 Libby, M G, Jr. & M A (T/C) - Person in Possession * 273.47 Mackey, Alexandra S. - TTEE (1/3 TC) et al * 953.53 Mahoney, Meredith L. (T/C) * 7,372.32 Marco, Jason A. * 1,232.99 Marco, W. Gilbert, Jr. (T/C) * 892.06 Martin, Cynthia - PR (46%); Martin, C L (20%) T/C * 659.07 Maxwell, Jerry L. (JT) * 1,296.05 McDaniel, Regan S., et 2,104.94 McLean, Renee - CO-PR 844.54 McMann, Judith A. (JT) * 1,948.65 Medenica, Janice L. (JT) * 645.74 Meese, James A. (JT) * 989.86 Mitchell, Timothy H. * 324.01 Moore, Frank E. (JT) * 1,572.99 Moore, Grace I. * 13.71 Moore, Robert F. * 1,046.53 Morin, Gerald M. (JT) * 163.60 NAB Small Point Associates, LLC * 2,260.78 Neilson, Leslie Roland, Jr. (JT) * 467.97 106

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Real Estate (Cont'd) 2019-2020 (Cont'd) New Meadows River, LLC * $ 44.36 Nicholas, Jonathan & Sevier, Electa (50% JT) * 1,847.54 Nickerson, Timothy H. 1,247.61 Nikas, Stelios; Norman; Kaiser; Johnson, Co-TTEE et * 13.12 Norman, Kaiser; Johnson, CO-TTEE et * 308.00 Oakes, Don (JT) * 322.64 O'Connell, Ruth A. * 1,365.97 Osmond, Eugene L. (JT) 178.23 Pearl, Amanda * 55.75 Perry, David - Person in Possession * 66.72 Perry, Ilene W. * 648.03 Perzanoski, Paul (JT) * 3,544.71 Pierce, William * 37.47 PI'S Place, Inc. * 3,897.75 Polizotto, Marc M. (JT)~ 476.19 Pratt, Joan A. * 118.82 Price, Nicholas * 13.46 Pye, Maurice (JT) * 47.45 Pye, Maurice E. * 5,127.54 Regan, Delma * 158.12 Reed, Ellis A. * 228.50 Reed, Ellis A. (JT) * 161.78 Reed, Jennifer E. * 228.50 Reynolds, Keith * 222.84 Rhinebolt, Daniel J. * 625.17 Rich, Todd - Person in Possession * 25.57 Robinson, Peggy Ann ~ 1,100.46 Rogers, R. Craig, (50% TC) * 217.00 Rogers, Sidney R. * 324.01 Rosner, Irl L. (JT) * 48.48 Rothschild, Suzanne T. * 11.55 Rullman, Claudia * 2,019.94 Saunders, Daniel C. * 539.89 Shuman, Josephine M. (JT) * 1,422.64 Scott, Carl (JT) * 626.54 Seely, Zachary C W * 639.80 Shambaugh, Birch (JT) * 21.30 Simmons, Lewis E., Jr. (JT) * 106.94 Skillin, Edward M. * 2,172.12 Sloan, Jeffrey R. (JT) * 483.01 Small Point Harbor House, LLC * 2,910.26 Small, Holly (JT) 1,079.43 Small, Holly (T/C) * 55.75 Small, Mary E. - PR 5,509.59 Smith, Leann E. (JT) 1,904.78 Snarski, Peter (JT) * 32.75 St. John, Benjamin * 2,040.96 107

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Real Estate (Cont'd) 2019-2020 (Cont'd) St. John, Benjamin T. * $ 2,160.70 St. John, Benjamin T. * 855.50 Staples, Charles C. (JT) * 703.32 Stebbins, Bruce H. - TTEE * 996.87 Stilphen, James Jason * 248.15 Strozier, Adam N. (TC) * 1,274.12 Stubble, Rob * 575.82 Sulkowski, Viktor P. - L/E * 4,009.72 Szczepanski, Kazimerez - Heirs of * 144.41 Szymanski, Bonnie J. (f/k/a) (JT) 844.54 Temple, Michael * 52.10 Terry, Baldwin (JT) * 9.50 Terry, H P Baldwin, Jr. * 339.55 Theall, Glen (JT) * 2,063.81 Theall, Glen (JT) * 634.31 Thibeault, Pamela J. * 1,174.49 Truffer, Isabelle 68.55 Von Huene, Elisabeth * 1,120.10 Voorhees, John W. - TTEE * 356.46 Wallace, Bruce R. * 2,389.65 Wallace, Bruce R. (50%); Lander, Janice W. (25%) et 903.49 Wallace, Earl R. - Heirs of (TC) et 1,016.37 Wallace, Gloria M. * 252.47 Wallace, Traci - PR 1,444.12 Wark-Bijhouwer, Carol * 1,309.30 Warring, Pamela J. - TTEE* * 294.76 Warring, Pamela J. - TTEE* * 25.13 Watson, Troy * 498.13 West, Arlo * 106.94 Wetsch, Loretta (f/k/a) * 369.25 Whittier, Ronald A. ~ 132.98 Williams, Arthur 446.03 Williams, George L. (JT) * 235.91 Winnegance Property Management, LLC * 549.31 Winnegance Property Management, LLC * 739.43 Winnegance Property Management, LLC * 73.12 Winter, Steven A. - TTEE * 16.23 Wood Island Association * 570.79 Wood Island Association * 70.38 Woodruff, Lucretia E. (JT) ~ 477.11 Wright, Annora B. (f/k/a) * 1,181.80 Zwaan, Maarten J. * 2,017.20 $ 278,616.08

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Personal Property 2019-2020 Androscoggin Building & Remodeling * $ 31.99 Archer, Mary * 23.76 Clam Hunter Seafood * 13.71 Coastal Comfort Plumbing/Heating * 18.28 Comcast Broadband Security, LLC * 4.11 Comcast of ME/NH, Inc. * 7,583.46 Conopco, Inc. * 3.66 GAC Corporation * 614.21 Hufstader Construction * 91.40 Jim Koehling Marine Services 13.71 Larry Mosier Carpentry * 15.99 Lobster House Restaurant * 58.50 Reed, Ellis A. & Jennifer E. * 18.28 Small Point Club, Inc. * 439.63 Small Point Fisheries, LLC 296.14 Spinney's LLC * 51.64 T. Percy Cottages * 20.11 Watson, Troy * 16.45 $ 9,315.03 $ 287,931.11

2019 Alexander, Warren (JT) * $ 430.30 Bowker, George E. * * 310.52 Brooks, Frederick B. (JT) * 519.35 Brooks, Stanley E., Jr. * 28.83 Connery, Eleanor B., (f/n/a) - L/E 641.84 Delano, Debra * 106.67 Doyle, Dean P., Jr. 578.98 Doyle, Naomi * 136.54 Gilliam, Julie A. * 87.44 Gilliam, Nicholas * 238.71 Giroux, Edith 94.92 Goodell, Glen M. * 1,150.79 Gumz-Mowry, Gayle S., (f/k/a) - L/E * 1,700.42 Guy Hart Enterprises, Inc. * 1,697.71 Hanley, William * 119.60 Hart, Peter J. (JT) * 1,206.84 Hawkes, Christopher J. * 828.49 Jesseman, Michael C. (JT) 151.87 Kaiser, Kimberly L. 79.55 Lewis, Timothy E. ~ 473.70 McDaniel, Regan S., et * 1,901.11 Neilson, Leslie Roland, Jr. (JT) * 243.38 Nickerson, Timothy H. * 1,402.34

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2019 (Cont'd) Nickerson, Timothy H. * 1,402.34 Osmond, Eugene L. (JT) * 171.86 Phippsburg, Town of 32.54 Phippsburg, Town of 43.39 Polizotto, Marc M. (JT) * 746.70 Robinson, Peggy Ann * 547.37 Small, Holly (JT) * 1,067.62 Small, Holly (TC) * 55.14 Small, Mary E. - PR * 5,449.31 Smith, Leann E. (JT) * 1,194.64 Thibeault, Pamela J. 682.39 Wallace, Earl R. - Heirs of (TC) et ~ 502.62 Wallace, Traci - PR * 714.16 Watson, Troy * 52.43 Willey, Jason (JT) 32.91 Williams, Arthur * 441.15 $ 13,136.57

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG PRIOR YEARS TAXES RECEIVABLE JUNE 30, 2020

Personal Property 2019 Androscoggin Building & Remodeling * $ 6.47 Archer, Mary * 23.50 Coastal Comfort Plumbing/Heating * 9.04 Conopco, Inc. * 0.35 GAC Corporation * 607.49 Hufstader Construction * 90.40 Reed, Ellis A. & Jennifer E. * 18.08 Small Point Fisheries, LLC 14.63 T Percy Cottages * 9.94 Watson, Troy * 16.27 $ 796.17 Personal Property 2018 Archer, Mary * $ 23.24 GAC Corporation * 600.77 624.01 2017 Archer, Mary * $ 22.67 GAC Corporation * 585.98 608.65 2016 GAC Corporation * $ 575.23 Archer, Mary 22.26 597.49 2015 GAC Corporation * $ 37.05 Archer, Mary 20.28 57.33 $ 2,683.65

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Schedule A-10

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG TAX ACQUIRED PROPERTY JUNE 30, 2020

2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015

Bassett, Marguerita $ 1,383.80 $ 1,368.66 $ 1,353.52 $ 1,320.21 $ - $ - Hawkes, Christopher Jay 336.35 332.67 328.99 320.90 315.01 155.34 Johnson, Jason & Michelle 1,480.68 1,464.48 1,448.28 1,412.64 1,386.72 Johnson, Jason 1,263.60 Koehling, John, Jr. 283.34 352.56 348.66 340.08 333.84 304.20 Leavitt, Sandra 2,574.74 2,546.57 2,518.40 Marguette, Andre 85.92 84.98 67.05 Pannell, Brenda 1,091.32 1,083.90 1,075.48 1,053.38 948.59 Robinson, Tanya 1,842.62 1,822.46 1,802.30 Wallace, Dwight D. 1,168.09 1,155.31 Watson, Troy ** 25.92 Unknown Owner Lot 2403 32.18 31.39 30.82 Unknown Owner Lot 2406 42.91 41.86 41.09 Unknown Owner Lot 2409 39.34 38.37 37.66 $ 10,246.86 $ 10,211.59 $ 9,083.03 $ 4,558.83 $ 3,093.73 $ 1,723.14

2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009

Bassett, Marguerita $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Hawkes, Christopher Jay Johnson, Jason & Michelle Johnson, Jason Koehling, John, Jr. 296.40 302.25 296.40 296.40 242.59 255.36 Leavitt, Sandra Marguette, Andre Pannell, Brenda Robinson, Tanya Wallace, Dwight D. Watson, Troy ** Unknown Owner Lot 2403 Unknown Owner Lot 2406 Unknown Owner Lot 2409 $ 296.40 $ 302.25 $ 296.40 $ 296.40 $ 242.59 $ 255.36

2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 TOTALS

Bassett, Marguerita $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 5,426.19 Hawkes, Christopher Jay 1,789.26 Johnson, Jason & Michelle 7,192.80 Johnson, Jason 1,263.60 Koehling, John, Jr. 243.04 244.16 219.52 201.48 281.98 4,842.26 Leavitt, Sandra 7,639.71 Marguette, Andre 237.95 Pannell, Brenda 5,252.67 Robinson, Tanya 5,467.38 Wallace, Dwight D. 2,323.40 Watson, Troy ** 25.92 Unknown Owner Lot 2403 94.39 Unknown Owner Lot 2406 125.86 Unknown Owner Lot 2409 115.37 $ 243.04 $ 244.16 $ 219.52 $ 201.48 $ 281.98 $ 41,796.76

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Schedule A-6

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER'S CASH BALANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

ANDROSCOGGIN BANK: Fire Truck/Ambulance Reserve $ 135,943.58 Police Reserve 625.03 $ 136,568.61

ANDROSCOGGIN BANK: Balance Per Statements $ 2,865,905.57 Add: Deposit in Transit 14,858.93 Less: Outstanding Checks (118,728.05) 2,762,036.45 Cash on Hand 200.00

Total Cash Balance, June 30, 2020 $ 2,898,805.06

Schedule A-13

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG TRUST FUNDS JUNE 30, 2020

TIME DEPOSITS AMOUNT

Debery Scholarship Savings Certificate $ 10,603.64 Savings Account 309.29 $ 10,912.93 Winnegance Alewife Commission Checking Account $ 3,241.08 Savings Account 13,402.37 16,643.45 Memorial Fund Savings Account 1,181.43

$ 28,737.81

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PARCEL ID ASSESSED VALUEACREAGE MAP 007 LOT 002 $ 23,000.00 0.43 a/k/a DROMORE BAY INLAND PARCEL MAP 007 LOT 022 $ 69,300.00 0.32 a/k/a DROMORE BAY LOT MAP 010 LOT 020 $ 163,900.00 0.82 a/k/a OLD FERRY LANDING / RISING SUN MAP 011 LOT 002 $ 74,700.00 0.44 a/k/a PARKER HEAD & SAM DAY CORNER MAP 011 LOT 015 $ 36,000.00 0.23 a/k/a PARKER HEAD VILLAGE LOT MAP 011 LOT 021 $ 49,800.00 0.44 a/k/a COMMUNAL SEPTIC FIELD MAP 011 LOT 025 $ 28,100.00 0.14 a/k/a FORMER SUTCLIFFE PROPERTY MAP 011 LOT 028 $ 208,300.00 57.70 a/k/a FORMER SLUDGE FIELD MAP 011 LOT 039 $ 8,400.00 0.05 a/k/a PARKER HEAD VILLAGE LOT MAP 011 LOT 045 $ 91,500.00 0.14 a/k/a MILL POND DAM TOWN LANDING MAP 011 LOT 052 $ 33,900.00 0.08 a/k/a FORMER SLEEPER BOAT HOUSE LOT MAP 013 LOT 048 $ 37,500.00 0.25 a/k/a COX HEAD LOT MAP 014 LOT 044 $ 4,400.00 0.22 a/k/a FORMER VACHON FRONTAL DUNE LOT MAP 014 LOT 073 $ 3,600.00 0.18 a/k/a FORMER STEAMBOAT LANDING ACCESS WAY MAP 014 LOT 125 $ 4,800.00 0.24 a/k/a FORMER MORGAN / PLANT LOT MAP 014 LOT 132 $ 4,800.00 0.24 a/k/a FORMER PFEIFFER LOT MAP 016 LOT 032 $ 19,300.00 0.23 f/k/a SABINO HILL & RAKE STATION 1 MAP 025 LOT 016 $ 230,000.00 0.21 a/k/a SMALL POINT ALLIQUIPPA TOWN LANDING MAP 028 LOT 003 $ 640,300.00 88.00 a/k/a TOTMAN BEACH PRESERVE MAP 031 LOT 060 $ 409,500.00 1.34 a/k/a SEBASCO ACRE LOT LANDING MAP 034 LOT 003-01 $ 778,600.00 40.48 a/k/a WATERFRONT LOT MAP 037 LOT 003 $ 362,900.00 1.03 a/k/a MEADOWBROOK TOWN LANDING MAP 042 LOT 010-01 $ 74,500.00 2.6 a/k/a CENTRAL SCHOOL BALL FIELDS MAP 042 LOT 011-01 $ 2,500.00 3.63 a/k/a HATCH ROAD SECTION MAP 042 LOT 022-01 $ 100,800.00 20.04 a/k/a SCHOOL PARCEL MAP 042 LOT 039 $ 24,900.00 0.50 a/k/a OVAL ON CENTER POND MAP 043 LOT 008 $ 32,600.00 8.59 a/k/a SOUTH OF SAM DAY HILL ROAD MAP 043 LOT 035 $ 22,400.00 0.80 a/k/a FORMER SMALL PROPERTY MAP 043 LOT 026-08 $ 85,800.00 110.00 a/k/a JOHN O'NEIL LEMONT PRESERVE MAP 045 LOT 011 $ 63,200.00 59.00 a/k/a POPHAM CROSS ROADS (1 OF 5) MAP 045 LOT 024 $ 52,000.00 45.00 a/k/a POPHAM CROSS ROADS (2 OF 5) MAP 045 LOT 058 $ 32,000.00 20.00 a/k/a POPHAM CROSS ROADS (3 OF 5) MAP 045 LOT 059 $ 118,000.00 127.50 a/k/a POPHAM CROSS ROADS (4 OF 5) MAP 045 LOT 060 $ 40,000.00 30.00 a/k/a POPHAM CROSS ROADS (5 OF 5) $ 3,931,300.00 620.87

PHIPPSBURG OWNED AND OCCUPIED (IMPROVED PARCELS, ONLY)

PARCEL ID ASSESSED VALUEACREAGE MAP 008 LOT 029 $ 408,200.00 2.10 a/k/a ALBERT F TOTMAN LIBRARY MAP 042 LOT 038 $ 1,061,500.00 5.00 a/k/a TOWN HALL & FIRE STATION MAP 043 LOT 033 $ 57,700.00 45.58 a/k/a SALT SHED & TRANSFER STATION $ 1,527,400.00 52.68

ALL TOWN OWNED $ 5,458,700.00 673.55 RAW LAND & DEVELOPED PARCELS 114

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PHIPPSBURG OWNED AND OCCUPIED (IMPROVED PARCELS, ONLY)

PARCEL ID ASSESSED VALUE ACREAGE MAP 008 LOT 029 $ 408,200.00 2.10 a/k/a ALBERT F TOTMAN LIBRARY MAP 042 LOT 038 $ 1,061,500.00 5.00 a/k/a TOWN HALL & FIRE STATION MAP 043 LOT 033 $ 57,700.00 45.58 a/k/a SALT SHED & TRANSFER STATION $ 1,527,400.00 52.68

ALL TOWN OWNED $ 5,458,700.00 673.55 RAW LAND & DEVELOPED PARCELS

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Financial Report for FY 2021

The FY 2021 mil rate was set at $9.14 per thousand, the same rate as the prior year. A brief explanation of the budget for FY21 (TY20–21) follows.

County - A 4.34 % increase in the amount to be raised for Phippsburg’s share of the County Tax (from $1,178,941.00) to $1,230,064.00 for an increase of $51,123.00). The Town’s share of the County tax is determined by its valuation. In FY 2021 we shared 13.24% of the County Tax (last year it was 13.68%). We are still the 3rd highest taxed community of the 10 communities that make up Sagadahoc County.

RSU #1 - A .14% decrease in the amount to be raised for the RSU #1 School Budget (from $2,999,011.00 to $2,994,818.00) for a decrease of $4,193.00.

Municipal - A 2.18% increase in the amount to be raised for the Municipal Budget (from $2,418,847.00 to $2,471,554.00) for an increase of $52,707.00. The largest portion of this increase was in Salaries and Winter Roads.

Surplus - $800,000.00 ($700,000.00 last year) was appropriated from Surplus to reduce taxes. The total increase of $99,637.00 (County, RSU #1, and Municipal) was a 1.51% increase. Phippsburg’s State Revenue Sharing was projected to be $87,662.95.

Financial Expectations for FY 2022

For FY 2022 the County tax obligation is seeing a 1.21% decrease ($14,686.00) and the Education tax obligation increased by 4.34%. Including the proposed Municipal budget increase of 3.54%, over the total budget voted for at Town Meeting in 2020.

County - The budget shows a decrease of $14,686.00 from last year’s tax of $1,230,064.00 to $1,215,378.00 (a decrease of 1 .21%).

RSU #1 - The budget shows an increase of $135,780.00 (4.34%) from last year’s tax of $2,994,818.00 to this year’s obligation of $3,130,598.00.

Municipal - The Budget Committee and Selectmen are recommending passage for $2,2559,159.00 which is an increase of $87,605.00 (3.54%) over last year’s $2,471,554.00 The three largest increases in the municipal appropriation are (1) Transfer Station Operations ($60,110.00), (2) Salaries ($36,403.00), and (3) Capital construction of roads ($20,000).

Result – This year, Phippsburg is looking at an increase of $208,699.00 (3.12%) in the total tax obligation (County + RSU #1 + Municipal). We will take $900,000.00 from surplus to reduce the taxes.

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Citizens have direct input for the Municipal budget by attending Town Meeting on June 12th 2021 this year, and likewise the RSU #1 Educational Budget Referendum will be held on Tuesday May 25, 2021. The only opportunity for input into the County Budget is to attend public hearings and let the County Budget Advisory Committee know your recommendations (our representative on this committee is Selectman, Christopher Mixon).

We strive to keep the mil rate as low as possible while continuing to provide exceptional Town services. At the Annual Town Meeting the voters of Phippsburg have the final say on amounts raised and spent. Requests for information on the County Budget can direct their inquiry to their representative on the School Board. Phippsburg will be well within the LD1 limit this year, as our Tax Levy Limit is $1,461,435.00 and the Tax Levy will be $1,421.096.00, which is under the limit by $40,339.00. Goodwill Account

Eleven years ago the Town established a “Goodwill” account funded by citizen donations. The account is used to assist families in need of heating fuel or other basic necessities (i.e. food) that they cannot afford. The funds are only used if there is a proven need and the applicants don’t meet the requirements for General Assistance. The fund is administered by the General Assistance Administrator and applicant information is kept strictly confidential.

In FY 2021 citizens donated $2,956.36 to this fund and $3,700.00 was spent, mostly on heating fuel and food, but also on housing and electricity. The balance remaining in this account as of May 1, 2021 was $10,438.21. Donations can be made out to the “Town of Phippsburg” with “Goodwill Account” listed in the memo line and given to the Town Administrator.

Foreclosed/Tax Acquired Property Sales

We continue to make a dedicated effort to work with taxpayers who have outstanding taxes owed. We do not want to see property owners lose their land or homes and we have had great results with some who have either paid their taxes up in full and received their property back from the Town or are making regular payments to catch up. We thank those who are working with us and continue to make payments.

If your property is foreclosed on you no longer own it - the town has the option to sell it. This would only be done in an extreme case where the property owner fails to work with the town on the payment of owed taxes. It is not fair to those folks who pay taxes to have their payments go up because others do not pay their taxes.

On April 14, 2021 the Board of Selectmen voted to include a warrant article on this year’s (2021) FY 2022 Town Meeting warrant, asking the voters if they will authorize a bid for sale of tax- acquired parcel Map 11 lot 26, formerly owned by Marguerite Bassett. The tax liens for years 2016 to the date of Town Meeting on June 12, 2021 will be $8,298.33.

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Roads

The Road Committee conducted site visits to many roads in Town and revised their 5 year plan. It is their consensus that we need to continue raising funds towards major road construction. In FY21 the largest projects were Stoneybrook Road, Ridge Road and Meadowbrook Road. Winter Roads

The 20/21 winter season was the last of a three-year contract for snow-plowing. The contracts were awarded to our former winter road crew, who are all local to Phippsburg. The leased front -end loader is put to use by our winter maintenance contractors, and then at the Transfer Station in the warmer months. The Town stayed well within the winter plowing budget in FY20, and had a balance of $16,675.80 on June 30, 2020, the end of the fiscal year. The same winter maintenance crew opted to sign on to an extension of the existing contract for two more years ending in May 2023 (FY 2024). The extended two-year contract will see a 1.49% increase in the first year; the per mile rate increasing from $6,700.00 to $6,800.00, and 1.47 % the second year, increasing from $6,800.00 to $6,900.00 per mile. The 2021 Budget Committee reviewed the winter maintenance costs of surrounding towns for comparison and discovered that the taxpayers of Phippsburg are benefitting from competitive contracted winter maintenance, and as always, excellent service.

Transfer Station

Due to the completion of a long-term Capital plan, in FY20 the Town had the capital funding for the replacement of the recycling compactor. It had run with many fixes, far beyond its lifespan and was replaced in July 2020. Other changes in this department were the addition of opening on Mondays year-round. The summer hours changed to 8:00 am to 4:00 pm every day of the week they are open. (Instead of 10:00 am to 6:00 pm). Some activities at the Transfer Station had to change to accommodate Covid-19 safety guidelines, most notably, the swap trailer was closed for a while, but now is open for one-way traffic, two customers at a time. Also, the first year without the loose-packed recycling containers at the Town Hall parking lot showed a significant reduction in the cost of recycling going forward. The contract will end in August of 2021, and the Town will enter into new 5-year contracts for trash, recycling, over-sized bulky waste, tires and metal hauling. The cost of the future contract will increase significantly, mainly due to the rising cost of recycling, the recycling market having changed dramatically.

Police

In FY20 our former Parking Enforcement Officer completed his certification and has been promoted to Patrol Officer, and our new Parking Enforcement Officer hit the ground running in June. The 2020 summer season saw no shortage of beach-goers, and due to the parking lot restrictions (of 50%) the traffic conditions were even busier than in prior years. We have been fortunate for the good working relationship between the State Park staff and our enforcement officers.

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The Popham Pier Rehabilitation project, originally slated for the Fall of 2019, grew in scope significantly. Covid -19 restrictions did impact the timeline for this project. In cooperation with State departments, the Town of Phippsburg applied for federal (LWCF) funding. The LWCF application process is complete with a lease extension of 30 years, and now we await the decision on LWCF funding from the National Park Service. We are looking forward to starting this project that will greatly improve public access to the pier and ensure ADA compliance. Town Meeting

Municipal Elections will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Candidates running for Municipal Office are Bruce Suppes and Ed Toombs for two uncontested seats on the Budget Committee, R. Curtis Doughty for Road Commissioner, also uncontested, and Sue Levene for Select Board, also uncontested.

The date of Town Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10:00 am at the Phippsburg Elementary School (PES)’s Cushman Field under tents, and with professional audio equipment, and support. We are hoping for a good turnout as in prior years.

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Also in farewell, we’d like to acknowledge and thank the following citizens who volunteered to serve on our Town Boards, Committees and Commissions over the past year as well as those who were employees or elected officials of the Town.

Citizen Position David L. Thombs Board of Appeals (Deceased) William H. Foster Budget Committee Paula M. Conley Library Trustee Jeffrey F. Muise Library Trustee Justin D. Onofrio Police Officer Lawrence M. Dawson Road Committee (Deceased)

Welcome Aboard

We’d like to thank the following citizens who have recently volunteered to serve on our Town Boards, Committees and Commissions as well as our new employees and elected officials.

Citizen Position Everett A. Perkins Board of Appeals Lindsey G. Boutilier, Jr. Library Trustee Pauline J. Flemming Library Trustee Terry A. Nordmann Library Trustee Samuel Alexander Parking Enforcement Officer

Respectfully submitted,

Julia M. House Christopher L. Mixon J. Michael Young Chair, Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen

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It is important to give future generations a sense of how our lives and town operations changed as Covid 19 spread around the world and landed on our doorstep while this is fresh in our minds. As the next generations come along it will eventually fade in our memories.

It all started in December of 2019 when Wuhan, China became ground zero with the first outbreak. Then on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. On March 12th Maine had its first case, and on March 15th the Governor declared a Civil State of Emergency which led to the issuance of a series of executive orders to protect the public. The three new rules of thumb at that time were ‘sanitize’, ‘social distance’ and ‘mask up’. Regular Town operations had to adjust to a whole new way of doing business to keep both staff and the public safe. The changes were taken in stride by all, and we are still working through it to get back to normalcy. Even with a little humor as was evident with the “Wally the Frog” on Meadowbrook Road wearing a mask.

From March 17th to June 1st the Town Hall was completely shut down to staff and the public. Laptops were purchased for our staff and they worked from home remotely. Police, Fire, and Rescue continued to respond to calls albeit masked and with increased physical distancing. The Library also closed temporarily following the same safety measures as those take at Town Hall. When the Town Hall finally re-opened, public access to the front desk was limited to three people at a time, and staff greeted people from behind a plexiglass window. Those waiting in line had to stand 6 feet apart, and hand-sanitizer and masks were made available at the entrances.

All Board, Committee and Commission in-person meetings were cancelled unless it was an absolute emergency, and then it had to be hosted by Zoom (which became another household word). The Selectmen continued to meet weekly but with masks, social distancing and using Zoom and Streaming Video so that the public could remain engaged.

The Governor issued orders allowing citizens to delay vehicle registrations and inspections and non-essential businesses were closed. Even with essential business such as supermarkets, only a certain amount of people were allowed inside and when you entered you had to wear a mask, social distance and follow arrows to maintain one way traffic, and good luck finding any sanitizer, disinfectant, paper towels and toilet paper. Children attended school remotely from the safety of their homes and many employees also worked remotely from home for their employers.

Public parks and beaches were closed for a period of time because they became overwhelmed with visitors and those coming into the State of Maine had to quarantine for 14 days and Mainers had to do the same when visiting other states. Air travel was discouraged with some airlines just canceling flights.

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All town events were cancelled for the rest of the year from Family Fun Day to the Blessing of the Fleet. Instead of Santa’s visit with Phippsburg children at the annual Christmas Open House, Santa’s Mail box was set up in front of the Fire Station where kids could deposit letters. These letters were read aloud at the broadcasted Selectmen’s Meetings. Santa also made a socially-distanced visit to Phippsburg, he stood on the top of a Fire Truck and waived to the kids in school buses as they went by.

The Municipal Elections were postponed from May 20th to July 14th and Town Meeting (business portion) didn’t take place until September 20th. Instead of being held inside the School Gym it was held under four big tents at the Cushman Ballfield. Of course, as was the norm, social distancing of 6 feet and masks were required. Candidates’ night was held by Zoom from a Selectmen’s Meeting with limited participation..

State and local elections were held at the school and then at the Fire Station when the school started allowing students back several days a week. Election clerks greeted voters from behind plexiglass barriers and pens were disinfected after each use. And again…- masks and social distancing were required.

There is light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccines were approved for distribution to our health care providers in the middle of December and continues as the New Year begins with the First Responders and elderly at the top of the list.

We want to thank everyone for their patience as we navigated through the myriad of Governor’s Orders and continue to keep our staff and citizens as safe as possible. While Covid 19 has affected everyone in some way, this too shall pass and we will look back on this period of time and appreciate normalcy much more than before.

J. Michael Young Select Board, Chair (FY 2021)

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Enhanced 9-1-1 Activity - The implementation of E 9-1-1 services for Phippsburg and other towns in Sagadahoc County has been in effect since April of 2001.

Throughout the year the Sagadahoc County Communications Center answered numerous 9-1-1 calls from Phippsburg residents. While some of those calls were considered accidental, most required an emergency response by one or more of the following; police, county sheriff, fire or ambulance.

Using E 9-1-1 - This is an emergency communications service only. When an actual emergency occurs, dial 9-1-1. 9-1-1 should be called only to: Help save a life Report a fire Report a crime in progress

Tips from Sagadahoc County Dispatch:  If you dial 9-1-1 by mistake, don’t hang up! Stay on the line until the dispatcher answers. We’d rather know the call was made in error than not know if a real problem exists.  If you dial 9-1-1 from your cellular phone, your call will be answered by a Maine State Police dispatch center. Be sure to tell the dispatcher your physical location so your call can be transferred to the appropriate public safety answering point.  Don’t be shy, and don’t delay. If it seems like an emergency, dial 9-1-1. We’re here to help you.  Cordless phones don’t work when the electricity is out. Always have a conventional phone available to plug in during power outages.

For NON-EMERGENCY fire and rescue business call 389-2410 or for police business call 389 -2653 or 443-8201, Ext. 1 County Sheriff.

Addressing Activity- Many new addresses were issued this past year and replacement signs installed or repaired.

Signs – During 2020 our experience with missing or stolen road signs was typical of recent years, a few the result of vandalism and the rest likely victims of snowplows or large construction vehicles. Replacement of a typical road sign costs $45 plus related mounting hardware/post and labor. If you know of anyone tampering with any type of road sign or observe a damaged or fallen sign, please notify the Town Hall or Police Department. Road name signs are not just for convenience in finding your way around; they are a very critical component of emergency response.

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Numbering of buildings - Some buildings still are not numbered at all or not properly numbered. This could mean the difference between life and death for the persons requiring assistance. Please make sure that your property is numbered as follows:

 At least four inches high preferably of a reflective material for added safety during periods of reduced visibility.  Displayed next to the entrance that would normally be used in an emergency.  Also, displayed at the end of the driveway on a tree or a post that will be visible during any season of the year (if the building is not visible from the road).

If you happen to find one of our lost signs anywhere; if you could just drop it off by the back door of the Town Hall so that we may return it to its proper place it just may save a life and save the Town some tax dollars.

I will be ordering and replacing the green road signs on the private roads as time allows with the new state standard of blue, these signs will have PVT indicating that they are private.

Respectfully submitted,

Leighton Rainey Addressing Officer

Animal Control Officer’s Report

This will be my last report to the town as Animal Control Officer. I have had a lot of happiness assisting the residents of Phippsburg with issues with their pets. I can say I will miss visiting with all my four legged friends around town. I have found, however, I feel that it is time to set that aside and focus on other pursuits. Please remember Rabies is an ongoing threat in town and as such please make sure your pets are up to date on their shots. I have always made sure the pets are happy and safe as my main priority. I hope that whoever takes over this post will continue that philosophy.

Yours Sincerely,

Norman Turner Animal Control Officer

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Appeals Board Report

The Phippsburg Board of Appeals wishes to acknowledge the many years of service given to the Town of Phippsburg and this board by our leader David Thombs. We mourn his passing in 2020. David took this job very seriously, as evidenced by the mountains of handwritten paperwork he accumulated in his forty years; most of them as Chairman.

As for the year 2020, the Phippsburg Board of Appeals heard two appeals for variances in the Shoreland Zone.

We received applications for three more appeals in late 2020, which will be acted upon in 2021.

Respectfully submitted:

Everett Perkins, Chair Thomas C. Totman Roland Bisson Proctor Wells John G. Morse, IV

Assessment Review Board Report

The Board of Assessment Review did not meet in 2020.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael W. Rice, Chair

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Assessing Agent Report

Between April 1, 2019 and April 1, 2020, the value of property in Phippsburg increased by $20,650,000 (3.05%) as calculated for State Valuation placement. The value increase continues the statistical trend exhibited in the prior tax year. The mill rate remained stable at 9.14.

Phippsburg land area consists of 17,253 acres including 12,305 taxable acres distributed among 2,152 parcels. Personal property is assessed within 95 accounts. The 2021 State Valuation at $697,150,000 continues to place Phippsburg as the third most valuable of Sagadahoc’s ten communities.

Maine Revenue Services tenth annual audit of sales since the completion of the revaluation that took effect April 1, 2010 was based on a 2-year combined study with the extended pool of 60 sales occurring between January 2018 and December 2019. Thirty-nine sales were rural and twenty-one were waterfront. The weighted average of those sales was 91% with an average deviation of 10 and the average ratio of assessed value divided by sales price was 92%. Parity between categories tightened further and remains favorable: rural at 93% average ratio and waterfront at 91% average ratio. The average selling price of Phippsburg residential properties calculated as $391,027.

State of Maine Legislature passed LD 192 (SP80) An Act to Define the Responsibilities of Residential Property Owners for the Maintenance and Repair of Private Roads signed in to public law 03/17/2021. This bill addresses the responsibility for repair and maintenance of private roads that benefit residential properties. The provisions do not apply to a private road constructed or used primarily for commercial or forest management purposes. Unless there is an agreement, deed restriction, covenant or declaration or road association that specifies the cost to be paid by each owner of a residential property, the cost is shared equally by the benefited properties. An owner who fails to comply may be forced to comply through a civil action brought by other owners on the private road. Municipalities do not have enforcement action.

It is the nature of the assessing function to be in constant evolution and taxpayers are encouraged to contact the Assessors’ Agent with questions. The town web site www.phippsburg.com contains all property tax cards along with GIS tax maps and other information. Office counter books containing summary documents to ease identification of recent neighborhood sales contain the MRS annual audits and support review of abatement / supplemental tax warrant activity. The books are on the public shelves above the master tax maps and all are welcome to stop by to review information.

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The April 1, 2021 tax commitment marks the nineteenth year Phippsburg has contracted Wilson Hennessey Appraisal to provide assessing services and our continued professional relationship is appreciated. Phippsburg taxpayers ask cordial and thought-provoking questions making every day a new undertaking.

Respectfully submitted, Juanita C. Wilson Hennessey, IFA, CMA Contract Assessing Agent For the Town of Phippsburg Elected Assessors

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Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area 2020

A Note from the Director:

As I’m sure it was for all of us, 2020 proved to be a challenging year. We closed the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area (BMMCA) to the public for April and May while we figured out how to safely recreate outdoors with the rapidly spreading pandemic. We reopened the area in June. Throughout the summer and fall, people expressed their gratitude for access to such a beautiful area and their appreciation was Photo by Caitlin Cleaver a good reminder of how fortunate we are. In addition, the state’s Climate Council finished a report of recommendations to address climate change and mitigate its impacts. The report highlighted the importance of marshes in storing carbon and the need to protect these areas. BMMCA is a good example of marsh protection, but we likely need to understand additional action should be taken to ensure marsh health and integrity. The report also emphasized the value of long-term monitoring to determine baselines against which to measure change – again, I was reminded about BMMCA’s importance in supporting ongoing research and monitoring efforts. In closing, I also recognize that BMMCA is within an incredible community that welcomes visitors to take in and enjoy the beauty of our coast and for that, I am appreciative of the Phippsburg community.

Caitlin Cleaver, Director of Bates-Morse Mountain

Summary of Visitation and Education & Research Activities The total number of visitors in 2020 was higher than in previous years despite having a reduced number of parking spots in the lot to allow for physical distancing between cars (Table 1). The Conservation Area was closed in April and May and reopened to the public in June. During the summer and fall, we saw increased levels of visitation. We believe this increase is related to a number of factors, including more people getting outdoors due to the pandemic, reduced parking capacity at Popham Beach State Park, and relatively mild weather throughout the year.

Annual Totals: 2017 2018 2019 2020* Total visitors 22,507 20,657 21,321 22,331

Total gatekeeping days 173 166 173 179 Avg. visitors per day 130 124 123 128 Table 1. Visitor totals for March through November in 2017, 2018, and 2019 and for January through December in 2020 (Note: the area was closed to the public in April and May 2020).

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Research and monitoring continued - Maine Audubon conducted weekly plover surveys throughout the summer. Five Bates students started their thesis research in the area in the summer and fall and four of those students are continuing their work this spring. Their studies range from understanding carbon capture in the marsh to climate change impacts on pitch pine to changes in beach sediment distribution. Two Bates students utilized data from the Northeastern Coastal Stations Alliance (NeCSA), a network of coastal field stations of which Bates is a member. Finally, one Bates senior did thesis research to support Phippsburg’s comprehensive planning process.

“In September of 2020, Mike Retelle, a Bates professor, explained the topography of Morse Mt. to a group of 25 seniors from the Walking Club of OLLI at USM in Portland. He told us about his experiments with sediment transport and explained how wave action has reshaped the dunes. We learned how climate change has impacted the marsh and were impressed with the research initiatives which are occurring at this area. All of us were very interested in the way Mike involves his students in his research and were very grateful to have had the opportunity to visit Morse Mt.”

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Other Updates We use the parking lot as a tool to manage public use of the area. Cars that arrive after the lot has filled are turned away. The gatekeepers allow in additional cars in if spaces open at their discretion. In 2020, the gatekeepers noticed a dramatic increase in the number of vehicles that needed to be turned away, posing a safety risk on Rt. 216. Given that, we are hoping to take steps to reduce the number of cars arriving after the lot has filled. We piloted the use of a webpage where we update the status of the parking lot to notify visitors that the lot has filled (bmmparking.com). We are still perfecting the system, but we do plan to continue using this tool throughout the gatekeeping season. We also plan to collect visitor emails in 2021 so we can communicate more readily with people who recreate in the area.

As always, we would like to thank the Phippsburg Police, Fire Department and Emergency Response personnel for their continued support and timely assistance with issues that arise any time, day or night. We deeply appreciate knowing that the area and its visitors are always in good hands when we cannot be on site.

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Looking Ahead  The annual beach cleanup will take place in April 2021 and given the number of traps and gear that wash up each fall, we will schedule a fall cleanup date as well.  This summer, we are hoping to host a team of researchers from the University of New Hampshire who study shorebirds as well as two Bates students who will conduct monitoring and research projects in the area as well as help manage the parking lot.  Please plan to check our website for the full annual report. It will likely be posted by mid -June 2021. (www.bates.edu/bates-morse-mountain-shortridge/photos-annual-reports/)

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Budget Committee Report

The Budget Committee met several times from December 2020 to April 2021 to discuss and review the various department budgets. In general, the budget proposals were well prepared and presented to the Budget Committee in such a manner that few changes have been recommended. However, the following should be noted:

The overall controllable budget (not counting RSU and County assessments) is about 1.43% higher than last year’s controllable budget, which is very close to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation for the same period (1.3%).

The biggest budget items were roads followed by salaries. Non-winter Roads account for about 28% of the controllable budget (including: Capital Roads, General Roads, Tar, and the debt service for the Parker Road bond). When the Winter Roads account is included, this rises to about 42% of the Town’s controllable budget.

Salaries increased by $28,644, which is about 4.9% -- 1.3% of which was the amount due to the cost of living adjustment (COLA) based on the Consumer Price Index. (The same index used to adjust social security payments.) Most of the remainder was due to increased Rescue Responder hours ($9,800) and extending Transfer Station operations to Mondays ($7,800.) The remainder was the periodic merit salary review and changes in staffing levels.

The Winter Roads contracts were reviewed this year with the determination that the Town’s snow removal costs were favorable compared to those of neighboring towns and that the quality of work provided under the contracts was very good as well. As a result, the option for an additional two years was exercised. Due to the light snowfall this winter, there is some carryforward in the account and the budget has decreased from $400,000 to $375,000.

The Transfer Station contract was up for reconsideration this spring and the resulting bids were much higher than the past contract resulting in an increase of more than $60,000 in this budget item with the expectation that this cost will remain at a higher level for the foreseeable future. During the past contract period China stopped taking most recycled materials which has drastically changed the recycling market. Where we once received a credit for this waste stream, we now incur a cost. The dramatic decrease in the use of recycled paper for newsprint has further exacerbated the problem.

As for the external portions of the budget, the Sagadahoc County assessment is about $15,000 less than last year but the RSU assessment is up by about $160,000 and is the single largest increase of all the budget components. The overall amount needed to be raised from taxes should be expected to increase by about 2% for the coming year versus a 1.3% rate of inflation.

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The Budget Committee is aware that these increases are never welcome but there may be comfort knowing these additional funds are improving, securing, and maintaining our Town’s infrastructure.

Consistent with the above, the Budget Committee recommends using $900,000 from Surplus to reduce taxes associated with the upcoming budget. This will leave the Surplus balance at the mid to upper end of the range of recent years and well within the Maine Municipal Association guidelines.

Finally, the Budget Committee would like to thank all the departments, the Selectmen and the Town Administrator for their timely and organized participation in the budget process.

Respectfully submitted,

Ed Toombs (Chair)

Community Access Television Committee Report

An odd year during a pandemic, but our little TV station still taped municipal meetings, and aired shows that you had interest in! None of this would be possible without Gary Morong, our station manager, and the help of the committees running the camera because of the guidelines for number of people in meeting rooms.

We still offer streaming and Zoom options if you choose not to attend meetings in person, that information is on the towns website.

When we get back to “normal” we will need more camera operators so feel free to reach out to any of us on the committee or the staff at the Town Hall.

Phippsburg CATV Committee

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Phippsburg Cemetery District Report

Despite COVID concerns, the Cemetery District was in full swing last year, with many projects, changes in personnel and updates to the Morningside Cemetery.

Hawkes Tree Service provided tree-limbing and took down trees in order to protect the headstones that were within range. Many thanks also go out to Curtis Doughty for the gravel which helped us to fill the pot holes in the road at Morningside as well.

The Jean Flink Memorial Circle has been pinned for lot sales for full burials. The Trustees had considered making this area a Cremains-only area, but we now have an area dedicated to Cremains in the Cemetery, which opens up the center of the Jean Flink Memorial Circle.

Gary Morong resigned as the Cemetery Clerk, after providing excellent service to the public and to our Board of Trustees. He set a very high standard in his work, and we truly appreciated his eye for detail and dedication to excellence that he brought to the position.

Ken Kellogg has been hired as the new Cemetery Clerk. Ken has learned the job quickly, and has easily become an asset to our Trustees. We truly appreciate his commitment and public outreach as a representative of the District.

David Platteter resigned from his position as Treasurer for personal reasons, to be replaced by co-Treasurers Richard Wenzel and Chilloa Young. David is a valued Trustee, and we appreciate his staying on with the District.

Bath Savings Trust Company holds the Perpetual Care investment account of the District. For the first time since 1962, we can now look forward to supplementing our income through dividends from that account! This is an exciting first step for us in our endeavor to become self-sustaining.

Our Superintendent, Everett Perkins, provides consistent care and concern in his oversight of the grounds and burial sites. We are truly grateful to Everett for his excellent work and commitment to the District.

We’d like to express our profound thanks to all of the volunteers who help us to maintain our cemeteries, like Jimma Totman and Billy Totman. We invite you to visit the cemeteries - there is so much history of Phippsburg there!

Respectfully submitted,

Chilloa Young, Chair (2023) Richard Wenzel (2025) Marcia Beach (2021) Bette Totman (2022) David Platteter (2024) Kenneth Kellogg, Clerk Everett Perkins, Superintendent

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Center Pond River Herring Committee

2020’s alewife run was fairly disappointing compared to years past but was more or less expected. 2020 coincided with the drought conditions of 2015 and was a challenge to get juvenile alewives out of the pond with the low water levels. We expected, but hoped we were wrong, that 4-5 years later would be a dip in returning fish numbers as 2020 would be the year the 2015 born fish should return. Because of the issue of low fish counts during the 2020 run, we decided not to harvest any alewives from Center pond. The plan is to start the small harvest in spring of 2021 provided that the fish numbers are there.

There were a few issues at the fishway last spring. We would like people to enjoy swimming at the dam as they have for generations but, we found many folks tampering with the operation. There was a guy netting fish while standing in the fish box. Swimmers standing in the fish box and fishway also jumping from the box into the pond. This all hinders the passage of fish into the pond. Most were not town residents. Please help us police the activity there. There are signs that prohibit tampering with the gear. Don’t hesitate to remind people or hesitate to call a committee member or a town official to report issues.

Our original plans for fishway reconstruction are changing. With construction and material costs close to doubling, the committee has decided to seek an alternate plan. Our goal remains the same. To provide a safe and self sustaining passage for alewives to enter and exit Center pond. We just need to find a cheaper way to do it.

As always, volunteers are welcome. We could use help for counts, scale samples and tagging.

Respectfully submitted,

Troy Wallace, Chair Center Pond River Herring Committee

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Community Garden Committee Report

The Mission of the Phippsburg Community Garden is to provide a sustainable, positive and healthy space for individuals and groups to grow food for themselves and the community. We promote the preservation of natural resources and collaborative food and gardening education.

Our 2020 Phippsburg Community Garden (PCG) season was extremely successful in spite of challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. We set up and communicated safe gardening guidelines when we opened during the shut-down in the spring of 2020. This year our gardeners planted 19 raised beds. We began to focus efforts on donating vegetables to Phippsburg residents.

Two “Sharing” beds were planted with donated seeds and vegetable seedlings. All produce was donated to Phippsburg residents through Julia Totman House’s donation efforts. In addition, most of our community gardeners donated vegetables from their raised beds and home gardens to this program.

The family cooperative at the Phippsburg Elementary School raised beds is on hold due to the pandemic. We are currently planning to plant seven of these beds as “Sharing” beds for donation to Phippsburg townspeople via Julia Totman House and for the PES school lunch program via Anna Varian. One raised bed was planted with approximately 100 organic, local seed garlic cloves to sell garlic in summer/fall 2021 to raise money for the Community Garden.

In an effort to encourage home gardening along with our community gardening we arranged for presentations over Zoom and gardening lessons on site. Two presentations were made by “master gardeners” from the Maine cooperative extension: Alicia Romac presented on "Extending the Season" and Laurie Burhoe presented on “Early planting and Helpful Hints to Deal with Pests”. Gardening progress and information was provided by production of eight newsletters sent to gardeners and supporters of PCG. We plan to continue presentations this season. We will record the presentations for our cable station and links on the town website. Bob Pring held a Garlic Planting Class last fall.

A Food Sovereignty Subcommittee formed to prepare a Food Sovereignty Ordinance to present to Select Board for possible vote at Town Meeting, as requested by the town administrator.

This year in addition to support from the town, we received grants from Phippsburg Land Trust and the Rotary Club of Bath which enabled us to expand our total number of raised beds to 19 and make various garden improvements. We added 4 new raised beds. We established and filled our own large compost pile. We added to our existing fence to discourage burrowing critters. We tested the soil to confirm safety and check for any needed amendments. This year we received donated compost which we used to top off the beds. Donations by the Town Lands Committee and individuals enabled us to pay an arborist to clear the eastern hill providing more sun. We hope to receive grants and donations this year to enable planting of fruit trees and berry bushes on the newly exposed eastern hill. Donations would allow us to expand the garden area and add raised beds.

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Our gardens would not be possible without the support and help of our many volunteers, such as repair to existing raised beds, maintaining our watering system, arranging to have trees cut to provide more light to the garden, cleaning up the PES Shared beds in preparation for the spring. WE THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

We encourage new gardeners to join us for the 2021 season. A suggested donation of $12 per raised bed offers a 4’x10’ raised bed filled with compost inside an anti-critter fence. A watering system is provided along with compost, liquid fertilizer, and advice, information sharing, and encouragement from neighbors tending their own raised beds. FMI contact Merry Chapin at 443-5669 or Karen Balnis at [email protected]

Phippsburg Community Garden Committee: Ellen Winchester, Chair Pat Haag, Food Sovereignty Subcommittee Chair Joan Detel, Secretary Karen Balnis, Treasurer

Photo by Joan Detel Photo by Ellen Winchester

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Comprehensive Planning Committee

The Comprehensive Planning Committee was only able to meet four times in 2020 before Covid struck. It was decided that due to meeting restrictions and the inability to hold public sessions in person that we would put the process on hold until after the Covid restrictions were lifted. The State understands the difficulty that Covid has caused for the process.

January 13, 2020: We held an organizational meeting and met with our consultants from Midcoast Economic Development District (MCEDD) – Bill Najpauer and Hanna Sisk. We discussed who the community stakeholders were in each of comprehensive plan categories and methods to keep the public informed of our meetings and progress such as mailings, establishment of a webpage and live streaming or taping of all meetings.

Feb 3, 2020: Ed Cherian was chosen as Chairman and Mike Young as Vice-Chairman and we considered hiring a Secretary. We held a preliminary discussion on demographics, affordable housing, transportation, volunteer services, commercial businesses, tourism, and discussed the schedule for public input surveys.

March 2, 2020: Ed Cherian resigned from the committee. We discussed the comprehensive plan budget. Our MCEDD consultants presented housing data and we discussed the timeline for public input surveys. Individual members worked on survey proposals.

March 16, 2020: The meeting was cancelled due to Covid concerns. Members continued to work on survey proposals on their own for presentation at a future meeting.

April 27, 2020: We held a “Zoom” meeting due to Covid restrictions. Mike Young was elected Chairman and Lee Rainey as Vice Chairman. During this meeting we concentrated on the use of volunteer interns from Bates College to assist in developing an inventory of existing land issues including a composite constraint map, social resilience and water and septic problems. The decision was made to postpone meetings until we could gather again in person.

We would like to thank student Dylan Simmons from Bates College who tackled an issue which is very important for the future planning of Phippsburg; that of future sea level rise and storm surge. She conducted hours of research and is preparing a zoom presentation for January 21 for us which will also be posted on the Town’s website for the public to view.

We would also like to thank Francis Eanes, Ph.D. from Bates College Environmental Studies Program for working with us to arrange for the college intern assistance.0

Our immediate plans are to hopefully start meeting in person soon, obtain necessary data sets from the Census and the State, and work with our consultants to draft surveys to be sent to the residents and seasonal taxpayers so that we can start the public process.

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Births - 7 Reported/Deaths - 26 Reported Copies of Birth and Death Certificates may be issued for a fee of $15.00 (subsequent copies $6.00 each per order). All certificates are issued on watermarked State of Maine certificates and certified with the required Phippsburg seal. Proof of direct and legitimate interest must be presented as well as identification in order to issue any certified copy of an open record. Please call ahead for certified copy orders.

Marriage Licenses - 37 Issued Couples planning on being married should contact the Clerk’s Office to obtain an Intentions of Marriage form and or go online to the Town’s Web site (www.phippsburg.com) where a form and instructions are also available. A marriage license is valid for 90 days from issue date and costs $40.00. Marriage Certified copies may be issued for a fee of $15.00 (subsequent copies $6.00 each per order). All certificates are issued on watermarked State of Maine certificates and certified with the required Phippsburg seal. Please call ahead for license or certified copy orders.

Dog Licenses - 434 including 2 Kennels Dear Dog Owners: It is the law and the responsibility of any and all dog owners to license their pet (s) that are six (6) months of age or more on an annual basis. Pets can be registered on or after October 15th of the year and have until January 31st of every year before a fine of $25.00 per pet is added to the registration. The Law for veterinarians from The Maine Department of Animal Welfare does require each canine vaccination to be reported to their office and they then send a report to each municipality to verify pet registration. Cost per dog for registration: Male/Female $11.00 Neutered/Spayed $6.00. Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with proof of spay or neuter and payment made out to the Town of Phippsburg and we will mail you tags right back to you. We also have a drop off box located by the town hall front door entrance for your convenience. Please remember vaccinating your pets can save their lives.

A Special Thank You to Karl Smith, Town Warden, Pauline Flemmings, Deputy Town Clerk and all of Phippsburg’s hard working election clerks. Year after year this great team takes time out of their busy schedules to serve us during State and Local elections. The success of our elections relies upon the dedication and work of them all.

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2021 Elections

Upcoming elections currently scheduled for 2021: June 8th RSU #1 Budget and Municipal Election, November 2nd Referendum Election.

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa M. Wallace, Town Clerk

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Code Enforcement Officer’s Report

The following permits were issued for 2020:

Building Permits Decks, Garages, Sheds 45 $1,127,000.00 Additions & Renovations 52 $2,655,000.00 Single Family Homes 23 $8,255,500.00 Docks 7 $130,000.00 Camping 4 $200.00 Total Building Permits 134 $12,167,200.00

Plumbing Permits Internal 37 $3,600.00 External 32 $7,6056.00 Total Plumbing Permits 69 $11,205.00

The issuance of “permits” is but one part of code enforcement being the resource for information and interpretation of the ordinances and state laws, researching and providing copies of existing permits for properties of perspective buyers and sellers of property, Working with applicants to help prepare their applications for Planning Board meetings along with guiding people to the Board of Appeals when needed.

Please call or email me if you have any questions on if a permit is needed or not any project with a VALUE over $1,000.00 inside or out require a permit so please call first.

Please call before cutting vegetation and trees in the Shoreland Zone as there are guidelines that need to be followed per State Law and Local Ordinance.

THE TOPPING OF TREES IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE SHORELAND ZONE !!!

As always it has been my pleasure to serve this community

Respectfully submitted,

Leighton I. Rainey Code Enforcement Officer

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Conservation Commission Report

The Phippsburg Conservation Commission was responsible for the following projects/programs:

Community Gardens: The Conservation Commission provides direct support to the Phippsburg Community Garden. Ellen Winchester is Chair of the Community Garden Committee. Craig Chapin continues his volunteer efforts to support the gardens, e.g. maintaining the water system, repairing raised beds, etc. Dot Kelly, Ellen, and the Chapins grew veggies and flowers in raised beds. In addition to gardening for personal consumption, Community Gardeners focused on donating vegetables to Phippsburg residents through Julia Totman House’s food donation project. The gardens were expanded this year to include 19 raised beds. Two Zoom presentations by “master gardeners” were offered to give helpful hints to gardeners about topics such as dealing with pests and when to plant. Guidelines were set up to ensure safe gardening during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Basin Oyster Farm: In the winter of 2019, Amanda Moeser of The Nature Conservancy TNC) came to the Conservation Commission requesting that we take over their Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) license for raising oysters in the Basin, by Denny Reed Point. As the license needs to be in the name of a person, Dot Kelly, is the license holder. In 2020, the Basin Oyster Restoration Project had the following accomplishments: The TNC license for scientific and educational efforts was transferred to the BOP. Microscopic oyster larvae were successfully settled on oyster shells in July, continued to grow in July and August and were transferred to the Basin LPA (scattered on the bottom) in September. The project is also raising oysters in floating oyster bags to grow the oysters big enough to withstand the green crab attacks. The project used baited crab traps to trap and compost 24 bushels of green crabs. Our challenges ahead include preventing predation from the green crabs as well as doing experiments to have successful spawning. We have an active BOP group with many helpful partners and positive neighbor support. Our partners include the Phippsburg Shellfish Commission, the Phippsburg Land Trust, the Phippsburg Selectmen, Bates Coastal Studies, The Nature Conservancy, New Meadows Oyster Farmers Cooperative, Phippsburg Clam Hunter, Maine Oyster Company, Yarmouth Shellfish Hatchery (Yarmouth Schools), the Brightwater Association, Muscongus Bay Aquaculture, Mook Sea Farm, and Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences.

Center Pond Eutrification: there is an issue with the continued encroachment by various species of native aquatic vegetation on Center Pond. The State, and specifically Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Dept., that has jurisdiction over Center Pond seems indifferent to this quiet threat. The rapid development of the native water lilies, pickerel weed and sub-surface vegetation are leading to pond eutrification. We need state help to help in rectifying the situation.

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Purple loosestrife is a beautiful, but invasive plant which grows throughout Maine wetlands. Left on its own, purple loosestrife will crowd out native wetland plants. The Commission spent many hours cutting down these foreign plants and treating the stems to ensure that they would wither and die. The area around Center Pond, Route 209, and other wetlands was the focus of last year’s efforts.

Japanese knotweed (bamboo) is another invasive plant along our roads in many areas of town, and is extremely hard to knock back. State help here would be very useful as well.

Center Pond Bird Signage: In 2019 the Center Pond Reservation trustees commissioned Kevin Sudeith to create art in the park. He carved into stone the full-scale images of various birds who make this park their home. These images are off the main trails. The Conservation Commission created a map indicating where this art can be found and marked the trail with large, purple dots so that hikers can find them. The maps are located in the sign-in box in the parking lot.

Because of Covid, the Commission’s usual outreach to Phippsburg Elementary School to explore vernal ponds could not be undertaken in 2020. We are hopeful that we will be able to reactivate this project in the future.

Conservation Commission members: Bob Reyes – Chair Dot Kelly – Vice Chair Ellen Winchester Craig Chapin Sarah DeVan Ronnie Kamphausen Dana McLean

Emergency Management Director’s Report

This year has been challenging for everyone with the Pandemic affecting lives Worldwide. Phippsburg was among the better places to be as far as numbers of people becoming sick from the COVID-19 Virus. It did however touch most families with educational processes changing, foreign markets closing causing price fluctuations from all sorts of items; toilet paper being in demand and the bottom falling out of the lobster prices and the list goes on… I will not say any more about the virus as I am sure everyone has heard enough about it for the past several months.

Thank you all for your continued support to all of our emergency services as they work to protect lives, homes and properties in Phippsburg. And also a thank you to everyone responsible for giving me the honor of receiving the Spirit of America Award this year, 42 years of working for Phippsburg and it continues to be a pleasure and privilege to help our Town.

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Financial Investment Committee Report

This past year has been quite a spectacle. Despite all the drama that has occurred in the investment markets, including Covid 19 challenges, wild swings in the stock market and pitifully small returns for bonds and other fixed income, our account with H. M. Payson as of December 31, 2020, ended the year with a valuation of $668,102.

As with last years report, this was a substantial gain over the previous year end valuation which was $608,434. Such consistent gains should not be expected in future years. We should be grateful for what we have earned.

As noted last year, H. M. Payson manages our portfolio for the town, following the investment policy statement which outlines our conservative objectives and levels of risk we are willing to assume. The overall goals are conservative growth with income. Repeating some of last years report, our portfolio began on August 31, 2015, with a deposit of $430,000. Currently as of today, March 3, 2021, I report that our account is worth $689,868. It should be noted that this portfolio has generated $62,000 additionally, to offset the town’s portion of retirement costs for the fiscal years 2016-2020.

The Investment Committee recommends that a distribution of $20,000 be taken from the account to defray retirement costs for this fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. This represents an additional $2000 increase above our withdrawal last year. It is our objective to limit our withdrawals to approximately 3% each year, to allow the fund to have an opportunity to grow.

Respectfully submitted,

Douglas C. Bates, Chairman

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Fire Chief’s Report

It has been a very busy year for the department on calls of all kinds from structure fires to community service and as always, we will be there for you in your time of need.

It was a pretty rough year in the weather department with multiple storms and power losses for everyone throughout the year. Please if you have a generator run it outside and to always consult an electrician for the proper and safe connection to your home. In the event of an extended outage we open up the firehouse as a shelter for you to warm, charge your devices, shower and to get water.

I am happy to say that the fireman’s association has purchased a new utility truck to replace a 1987 pickup that was used for a forestry vehicle. This truck was bought without any of your tax dollars and purchased from funds that they receive from our many fund raisers throughout the year that we hold and by generous donations made to the fire department. I would like to thank the association for this generous gift to the town of Phippsburg.

As always, we have used medical equipment for residents to borrow if needed. Please contact anyone of us if you are in need of something and we will try to help you out.

Also, if you are interested in helping the department as a member in any capacity please contact myself or any member for more information.

We are still having problems with homes not properly marked with your street number on your driveway or house visible from the main road that you live on and make sure it can be read from either direction. Please have your house well marked so the emergency personal can get to your home as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately, the department will be cancelling some of its fund raisers this year due to COVID. We will not be having our field day and we will be running our clean up day the same way we did last year. We will supply the bags for you to clean up the roads around your house. We know it is not the same but we are in different time these days. Hopefully we can get over this and return to normal. Thank you for understanding.

You can open burn when condition are favorable. You will need a state permit to do this. Several ways of doing this are get one at the firehouse or go online at wardensreport.com and get one free of charge or go online at the state forestry site with a cost of 7 dollars.

Thank you again for all your support you give to the department though out the year. And stay safe and healthy.

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Chief Reminders

 Be sure to mark your house or driveway with your proper house number and make it visible from the road coming from either direction  Have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors on each level of your home.  Keep your walkway and driveway clear to make easy access to your home if needed.  Also, don’t hesitate to call ‘911’, it is better to be safe than sorry.  A fire permit is needed whenever you want to burn brush  A free and easy method of getting a permit is to log onto wardensreport.com and fill out the form. Fire Calls for 2020

Storms 9 Woods/Brush 5 Alarms 12 Mutual Aid 1 Vehicle Fires 0 Chimney Fires 1 Search & Rescue 3 Public Service 3 Structure 0 Vehicle Accidents 10

Appliance 0 Spills/Leaks/CO 5

Other 2 Total Calls 51

Respectively,

Andrew A. Hart, Chief Phippsburg Fire Department

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Harbor Commission Report

Despite a wild year, 2020 was quiet year for the Harbor Commission. The progress with the new mooring fee structure continues to go well. In accordance with state law, the funds have to be used for harbor related costs and they must go into a special account. The funds are used to pay the Harbor Master stipend and other costs associated with the harbor commission. Hopefully, there will be an accumulation of funds over the years that can be used for small harbor improvement projects. Also, the harbor commission is no longer requesting an appropriation from taxpayers at Town Meeting, as the fee structure allows the harbor commission to be self-sufficient.

The committee pooled funds with the Fire Department and placed a bid on a surplus harbor boat in Rockland and barely missed out. We are on the lookout for a similar opportunity. The current boat works great for mooring enforcement but isn’t quite big enough to accommodate four first responders, their gear, and leave room to rescue someone.

As always, cooperation continues between the Harbor Commission and the Fire Department, as they continue to train with the town’s boat and provide winter boat storage in the building adjacent to the fire department.

Respectfully submitted,

Ethan DeBery, Chair

Harbor Master’s Report

It was a pleasure to serve the citizens of Phippsburg as your Harbor Master in 2020. I received 346 phone calls. I made 12 site visits for floats along with 8 for aquaculture leases.

I assisted the Phippsburg Fire Department 10 times. I attended 50 hours of training this year.

Please obey the no wake zones. In the Town of Phippsburg you are responsible for the wake and damage your boat creates.

Phippsburg had a safe year on the water. Please if you are on the water, wear your PFD (Personal Floatation Device).

If you have any questions or complaints please call me at: Cell 504-1523 or Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Dept dispatcher at 443-8201.

Respectfully submitted,

Doug Alexander, Harbor Master

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I would like to thank everyone for doing their best to keep us all safe during this pandemic.

During the last year I have addressed a few health and safety concerns around town such as unsafe buildings and septic/water issues and those residents are taking the steps needed to correct them. Please be aware of ticks and brown tail moth.

Respectfully submitted,

Leighton I. Rainey Local Health Officer

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Historic Preservation Commission Report

The Commission reviewed one demolition permit application in 2020; the library ell at the Small Point Summer School which showed signs of having been an early house, the first of three stages of the Sprague farm. Information has been added to the Reconnaissance Architectural Survey for several historic structures in town. The records are located at the Town Hall, and are available for review by appointment with a Commission member.

Work continues on the Fishermen’s Museum. John Morse generously donated a door, casing and window and painted them as well. A committee to develop the exhibitions for the museum was able to meet once before pandemic restrictions were put in place. The group includes commission members, historical society directors, University of Maine Farmington history professor Allison Hepler and Kate McBrien, Maine State Archivist. In November the project received a Historic New England Herbert and Louise Whitney Fund Community Preservation Grant of $1,250 which will underwrite the completion of the exterior renovation and the installation of four interpretive banners that will be installed on the building in the spring of 2021. Fundraising for exhibitions and a fund to maintain the house is ongoing. For more information about how you can help, or to add your support contact Merry Chapin at [email protected].

The Commission worked with the Maine Historic Preservation Commission to revise the Historic Preservation Ordinance language to make the town eligible for Certified Local Government status as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. Among other benefits, Certified Local Governments are eligible for preservation grants. Review by the Planning Board is the next step.

Particularly this year we would like to express our thanks to all the townspeople who graciously agreed to be photographed for the 15th edition of Faces of Phippsburg, and especially to Dan Dowd for his persistence in these difficult times, creative eye, and good humor, and Christine MacKenzie of Before & After Photo for contributing her time and expertise to the project.

Added to the Totman Library Preservation reference collection were Small Wonder: A History of Small Point, Maine by our own Tom Hinkle and the comprehensive Restoring Your Historic House by Tom Hanson. The collection includes the latest editions of Old House Journal and Preservation magazines, as well as books about preservation, architectural styles and details, paint finishes, interior styles, traditional construction techniques, woodworking, stone walls and architectural salvage. Suggestions are always welcome.

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Commission activities are supported through donations and sales of Faces of Phippsburg and the CD The Phippsburg Song Book: 17 Songs by Albert “Uncle Bert” Baily and Dick Kelly. The Commission is composed of volunteers appointed by the Selectmen. We are very grateful for the support of knowledgeable community members Tom Hinkle and Karen Jorgensen. We encourage anyone interested to attend and participate in our meetings, which are held on the second Monday of each month at 3:00 PM at the Town Hall and via Zoom.

Respectfully submitted,

Helen Richmond Webb, co-chair Jean Scott, co-chair Merry Chapin Charlotte Moore Judy Mullins Marilyn Solvay Richard Spear

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Phippsburg Historical Society

2020 was an interesting year for the Phippsburg Historical Society. The Museum was closed to the public for the entire summer, although we did have a few researchers make appointments to use our extensive archival material. The PHS also contributed to the creation of a special documentary about Popham, featuring postcards from the 1950’s and an interview with Tommy Totman. You can view this documentary on our Facebook page and on the Society web site. The PHS Facebook page also has some new, entertaining stories from longtime local residents about growing up in Phippsburg.

The pandemic really gave the Historical Society a gift of time. Almost every day, seven days a week, volunteers have been working at the Museum sorting through, cataloguing, and creating new binders of historical documents, featuring artifacts (photos and stories) from several families of Phippsburg. Our collection has been significantly enhanced by a special gift from Gloria Eaton Gray. She gave the PHS the resources she has used to write her books on the Phippsburg community and its people. We now have added over thirty more binders of family history, many previously not represented in the PHS collection, as well as featuring the history of the individual sections of town. We are so grateful for this wonderful gift.

In collaboration with the Phippsburg Historic Preservation Commission, work on The Fisherman’s Museum at the PHS site continues. The project was honored to receive the only Maine grant from the Herbert and Louise Whitney Fund Community Preservation Grant Program of Historic New England. The monies are to be used to create outside banners celebrating the fishing and musical traditions of Phippsburg. In anticipation of having an active Fisherman’s Museum on our site, our collection of maritime archives has also been enriched by contributions from some prominent locals.

The Society continues to collaborate with the Totman Library and the Phippsburg Historic Preservation Commission to collect comments in visual or written form about life during the 2020-2021 pandemic. The 5th graders at Phippsburg Elementary School were enthusiastic contributors; their work is featured on the Society Facebook page. We hope many other community members will write or photograph their experiences in this unusual time. Submissions can be left at the Town Hall, at the Totman Library, mailed to or dropped off at the Historical Society.

Our web page is under re-construction. The renewal already features new videos and documentaries starring several local people, historic figures, and significant events – including a piece about pogy fishing, another about the 2012 Malaga Exhibit at the State Museum, and two about boat building in our local community. Check these out. Other material will be coming to our site soon.

Work on an exhibit marking Maine’s 200th year of statehood was delayed during the pandemic. The planned exhibit features Mark Langdon Hill’s part in the Missouri Compromise when Maine became a state.

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The Phippsburg Historical Society is especially grateful this year to all the people who renewed memberships and made donations to keep the Society going in this very unusual time. All gifts, whether in kind contribution or donations of money, are very important to the Historic Society.

The Society is here to preserve and document our local history. Check with the Society before throwing away old photographs or other items, as your contribution may add to our collection.

Respectfully submitted by the Phippsburg Historical Society Trustees

Merry Chapin - President Judy Mullins Vice President Janice Wright - Corresponding secretary Anna Dienhart - Treasurer Roland Bisson, Craig Chapin, Jessie Varian, Lynda Wyman

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Phippsburg Land Trust 2020

Our Land Trust’s mission to preserve, protect and steward special wild and natural places in Phippsburg has become even more critical in the past year, as the pandemic has dramatically increased the number of people visiting our preserves. We encourage all Phippsburg residents to enjoy the outside safely, and we’re pleased to have developed new trails in the past year on our McKay Farm Preserve, just south of the Cooley Center Pond Preserve. In 2021, we’ll be opening new trails in the Duley Farm Preserve (just north of the town’s LeMont Preserve).

We want to thank Mike Young for his service on the Land Trust’s Board of Directors as the Selectmen’s representative. He has been greatly helpful to the Land Trust and has helped us work more closely with the Town. We’ve appreciated his time and contributions greatly and will miss him in this role as he retires as Selectman.

The Phippsburg Land Trust’s bylaws explicitly allow the Selectmen, the Planning Board, the Historic Preservation Commission/Historical Society and the Conservation Commission to seat a representative on the Land Trust’s Board of Directors. Other town entities, such as the Sportsman’s Club, have also regularly been represented on our Board of Directors. Along with Mike Young as Selectman’s representative, Dot Kelly serves as a representative of the Conservation Commission, and Bob Kohler represents the Sportsman’s Club. If you are interested in becoming a Board member, or representing a Phippsburg organization on the Board, please let us know.

We’re always looking for volunteers to help us care for our preserves. The Land Trust’s stewardship committee is responsible for developing trails and keeping them in good shape. We’ll have some stewardship events this summer and fall where you’ll be able join us if you wish. Please let us know if you’d like to get involved with your local Land Trust preserve!

One easy way to help is to let us know if there are downed trees or other issues with our trails. Our volunteers need your help to keep our trails in good condition and our preserves safe and accessible to all!

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Brenda Cummings President, Phippsburg Land Trust

Board of Directors: Brenda Cummings ∙ Lynda Doughty ∙ Dan Dowd ∙ Steve Freeman ∙ Rodger Herrigel ∙ Elna Joseph-Bijhouwer ∙ Lynn Kay ∙ Dot Kelly ∙ Bob Kohler ∙ Barbara Knuckles ∙ Tim Richter ∙ Mickey Varian ∙ William “Bumper” White ∙ Mike Young

Totman Cove Saturday Walk Bridging, McDonald Preserve

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT The Nature Conservancy Report

The Basin Preserve is an incredible asset to the MidCoast area, from picturesque water views to pristine and remote forest trails. The Nature Conservancy is pleased to continue to offer free recreational access in this impressive and ecologically significant area to the residents of Phippsburg and the larger Maine community.

All the hiking trails on the preserve were cleared of fallen trees during the spring and summer season. The Sprague Pond trail was particularly bad this year, including an area where a root ball pulled up at the edge of the stream making it hard to cross in high water. The issue should be corrected this spring. . While we try to get out onto the trails a few times each season to look for hazards or obstacles, please feel free to reach out to our Stewardship Coordinator, Kelsie Daigle, at [email protected] to report any trail issues found in your travels. We’ll do our best to get out there as soon as possible!

The willow stems that were planted last year in the restoration site along the edge of the Devil’s Highway have taken root and are growing like willows do… fast! Game cameras that were set up on the small ponds nearby were sadly unable to catch many photos of wildlife this year, so we’re hoping to invest in some newer, more compact cameras for the upcoming season to track wildlife use.

Some of these cameras may come in handy as we continue to monitor the area adjacent to the County Carwash for dumping of waste, both household and construction, and illegal camping and campfires. It takes a considerable amount of our time and efforts each season to clean up these dump piles. Unfortunately, this year we had to pay for an abandoned vehicle to be hauled out of the woods to a junkyard. For this reason, we are considering gates to allow foot access while reducing the impact of dumping and illegal fires.

Thankfully, the illegal prospecting that was noted along the Mica Mine trail in 2019 has not continued, and the restoration work in the prospecting pits are starting to revegetate. Look for some new interpretive signage along this trail in the near future educating hikers about the history of mining in this area.

We spent some time this summer clearing out old construction debris in the new addition to the preserve located along Devils Highway. There’s a bit more to accomplish on the site, but we’re hoping to get to the rest of it this spring. We’ll also get out to count egg masses in the vernal ponds we found here last year.

The Basin was one of the locations utilized for the Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count in December 2020. Many of our staff joined the count and a total of 73 different species were observed in the count area! Some of the rarer species observed were Snow Goose, Rough-legged Hawk, Snowy Owl, and Pine Warbler (although not at the Basin).

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This year we partnered for the third season with the Maine Forest Service to monitor for invasive Southern pine beetles using a pheromone trap hung in the preserve. Thankfully, there were no invasive beetles, which can kill pitch pine and red pine, found again this year. We continue to monitor for invasive weeds and are targeting treatment to slow their spread.

With the onset of COVID restrictions, we saw an increase in visitor use as people sought the outdoors as an outlet. Often when we visited the preserve, the parking lots at Sprague Pond and Denny Reed trails were full or almost full. Even the Mica Mine trail, our newest trail on the preserve, was being utilized more often even without trailhead signage, slated to go up this year as well. While we sincerely hope the COVID outlook will change for the better, we anticipate that people’s desire to get outdoors will continue. We are grateful that The Basin Preserve has provided another place to get outside during this unprecedented time.

Kelsie Daigle, Stewardship Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Albert F. Totman Public Library Report

2020 was certainly a year “for the books” as they say. As with other Town entities, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the Library. The Library was shuttered from mid March until June. To promote health and safety, new protocols and procedures were put in place when it re-opened, including social distancing, limiting the number of patrons allowed inside at one time, quarantining returned material and encouraged mask wearing. Computer and copier use were also stopped for a time, meeting room closed to the public and Library hours are temporarily curtailed. These presented significant challenges but the Director and volunteers met those challenges. In spite of these changes, the Library enjoyed a successful year, all things considered, with over 5,500 patron visits. This could not have happened without their willingness to keep the doors open.

In 2020, the traditional seasonal Library sponsored activities, including the Book Sale in July, the Senior Health Fair in September and the Christmas Tree Lighting in December did not take place due to State mandates and concern for the health of the community during the pandemic. It is our hope that 2021 will see these events return. However, some recurring Library Programs were able to continue when the meeting was open or by Zoom.

Among capital improvements in 2020 were the continuation of electrical and lighting fixture upgrades and bathroom upgrade. You may also have noticed the new sign at the corner of Parker Head Road and Route 209. The property gardens were given a much needed face-lift with funds that were still available from the Friends of the Library donation in 2019.

Plans for 2021 include replace the sign out front on Parker Head Road, wood floor refinishing (completed in January) replace the steps, deck and ramp in the front of the Library and computer room roof repair and skylight replacement.

As in previous years, Library Director Michele Morong continued updating the Library’s collection of books, audio books, magazines, and DVDs. In addition to this, access to eBooks through Maine InfoNet, and participation in Maine’s interlibrary loan program, ensured plenty of choices.

The Albert F. Totman Library is made possible by people working together; staff and volunteers. Please consider becoming involved in the community by volunteering or donating. Contact the Library if you’re interested and fill out an application!

Please visit the Library to check out a book, DVD or simply browse and see all that the Library has to offer. We’re at 28 Parker Head Road or online at www.totmanlibrary.org; and remember that a Library card is FREE if you are a resident or taxpayer in Phippsburg.

See you at the Library!

Respectfully submitted, Gary Morong, Chairman

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Albert F. Totman Library Association Cash Flow Statement for the Fiscal year ended June 30, 2020

Cash Inflows Book Sales $ 1,116.15 Copier, Printer and Fax Fees $ 296.45 Donations $ 3,859.99 Interest Income $ 621.85 New Members $ 50.00 Tonw funds - Operations $ 35,000.00 Total Inflows $ 40,944.44

Cash Outflows Books and Other Publications $ 6,639.81 DVDs $ 2,441.00 Equipment $ 2,000.48 Supplies $ 1,309.37 Postage $ 244.23 Repairs and Maintenance $ 7,034.69 Programs $ 850.37 Public Library Subscriptions $ 884.00 Subscriptions, library $ 1,665.00 Technology and Network $ 1,021.40 Upkeep - Cleaning, Snow Removal, Trash $ 3,755.91 Utilities Electric $ 2,727.46 Fuel $ 1,740.70 Telephone $ 1,414.00 Water and Water Treatment $ 166.70 Total Utilities $ 6,048.86 Other Expenses $ 33.99 Total Outflows $ 33,929.11

Excess of Inflows over Outflows $ 7,015.33

Bank Accounts and Certificates of Deposit Balances Bank Accounts and CD Balance as of July 1, 2019 $ 66,720.51 Bank Accounts and CD Balance as of June 30, 2020 $ 72,215.84 Receivable from Town at 6/30/20 $ 1,520.00

Excess of Inflows $ 7,015.33

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT McLanathan-Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Fund, Inc. Report

The Fund began the year 2020 with a fund balance of $1,541,034. Distributions in fulfillment of the Funds stated mission totaled $70,144. The Fund’s summary financial report for the year ended December 31, 2020 is shown below. The ending fund balance as of 12/31/2020 was $1,725,275.

Respectfully submitted,

Andy Andrews Board Member

Summary Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 Fund Balance at Beginning of Year – 12/31/2019: $1,541,034

Revenue: Interest & Dividends on Investments $31,347 Increase (decrease) in Value of Investments $238,170 Other $1,290 $270,807 Expenses and Distributions: Investment Management Fee $12,418 Insurance $713 Tax Preparation Service $2,250 Income Tax $1,041 Distributions and Scholarships $70,144 $86,566

Fund Balance at End of Year – 12/31/2020: $1,725,275 To date the Corporation has committed funds to the Fire & Rescue Associations, support organizations and for scholarships. The grand total of expenditures up to 12/31/2020 since the Fund’s beginning is $611,477 consisting of the following major categories:

CATEGORY $ AMOUNT

Facilities and equipment $407,475 Scholarships 107,000 Staffing and training 53,467 Paramedic support vehicle 20,500 Red Cross and Lifeline 3,020 Other expenses 20,015

$611,477

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Planning Board Report

Planning Board meetings convene at the Town Hall on the second Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. during the summer, 5:00 p.m. November through April. Contact the Chair two weeks in advance if you wish to be on the agenda. Walk-in applicants will be accepted if time allows; however, the Board reserves the right to table remaining business at 9:00 p.m. until the next scheduled meeting. Application forms are available at the Town Hall or can be downloaded from the Town Website. The Codes Enforcement Officer can issue those permits within his authority, and give guidance if Planning Board approval is required.

Meetings Applications Approved

Regular Meetings 10 Retaining Wall 4

Public Hearings 5 Docks/Floats/Landings 4

Site Walks 6 Building Expansion 6

New Business 3 Conferences Code Enforcement Many Home Business Review 3

Other Town Officials 3 Amend Subdivision 1

Maine Municipal Assn. 6 Special Exception 2

Advisory Consults 13 Swimming Pool Expansion 1

Workshops 3

Respectfully submitted,

Marie T. Varian, Chair (2022) Clifford D. Newell, Vice Chair (2025) Mark Hawkes (2023) Stephen W. Thayer (2021) Ashley Thayer, Alternate (2025) Joshua Bate (2024) Robert Smith, Alternate (2024) Channa Eberhart, Secretary

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Police Department Report

The year 2020 was a year unlike any other that I have experienced as a Police Officer. Our Department responded to 841 calls for service during this Covid 19 pandemic. Our employees seamlessly showed up to help our Community members in coping with the epidemic. We delivered food to many residents and medicine in some cases. We delivered sand to our elderly in need during the winter and even shoveled some walkways. We were directed to change the way we did business on the enforcement side of things. We did this to be safe and accommodate other agencies reduced hours and closures directed by the State and Federal Governments.

Officer Justin Onofrio a part time Officer finished his employment with us in September. He went back to his full-time love of teaching. We did not have to pay for basic Police training. He already had been trained at another agency before he came to us.

We hired Samuel Alexander of Harpswell to be our Parking Enforcement Officer for 2020. Sam is a Criminal Justice student at Central Maine Community College. He enjoys Ice Hockey, Fishing, and reading novels in his off time. Sam worked hard last summer doing Parking Enforcement. He applied for the open part time position left by Officer Onofrio leaving and was hired. He is attending the part-time Pre-Service school this may. We hope to have him fully part time trained by July.

We hired Jared Balser of Topsham to be our next Summer Parking Enforcement Officer. Jared is a graduate of Mt. Ararat High School. He was the Captain of the Football and Basketball Teams. He is a Criminal Justice student at Husson College in Bangor.

We are hoping to fill our newly created two day a week Parking Enforcement position as well. This will make certain that seven days a week From June 14th to Labor Day that we will have Parking Enforcement covered. This will help free up our on-duty Police Officer from directing traffic at the State Park. This will enable them to provide more consistent service in town.

In 2020 we continued to see many people being scammed by many different deceptive schemes. This included direct phone calls from the “Social Security Administration” to residents who received emails telling them they won international lotteries. It’s more important than ever to safeguard your information and never give out your social security number or other vital information. If something seems too good to be true, it is a fraud! Don’t fall prey to these unscrupulous actors.

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I have asked for an increase in my upcoming part time Police salary account to cover training. The training mandates for Law Enforcement have been increasing and are only going upward. It cost’s approximately $5,000.00 to get a Part Time Officer certified. It costs approximately $50,000 to train and certify a full time Officer. A significant number of our part time budget hours have been getting eaten up by the training. This in return reduces the hours they can provide coverage to the town in the summer or in my absence when on vacation. We have not increased hours in this account for over a decade.

A reminder that all non-emergency Police calls need to be directed through our dispatch Center at (207)443-8201. Calls for service should not be directed through, the Town Hall, email, cellphones, texting, social media etc. We have to follow the rules of discovery with court and the proper logging of calls with Sagadahoc County Regional Communications Center. All Emergency calls dial 911.

In closing during this most difficult year, I want to express my gratitude. I am thankful for all those in our community who rose to the occasion to help those in need around us. Our First Responders, Town Employees, and Community Volunteers focused on helping others. I am grateful that I live in Phippsburg a Community that values service above all else I hope you and your families are faring well after this challenging year.

Sincerely,

John B. Skroski Chief of Police

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Phippsburg Police Department Law 2020 Total Incident Report by Agency and Nature

Nature of Incident Total Incidents Nature of Incident Total Incidents 911 Hang Up 17 Personal Injury MVA 2 Abandoned Vehicle 1 Property Damage, Non Vandalism 4 Administrative Delivery 2 Request Property be Checked 236 Administrative Meeting 10 Public Assist 24 Agency Assistance 12 Record Check 10 Alarm 24 Allergies/Envenomation's 1 Serve Protection Order 2 Animal Problem 14 Sex Offense 1 Assault 1 Sex Offender 7 ATV 2 Sick Person 1 Bail Check 2 Structure Fire 1 Burglary 1 Psychiatric 3 Cardiac/Respiratory 1 Suspicious Person/Circumstances 11 Non Emergency Help to Public 36 Theft 10 Citizen Dispute 4 Theft—Automobile 1 Concealed Weapon Application 17 Threatening 3 Criminal Mischief 1 Traffic Hazard 13 Dead Body 3 Traffic Violation 27 Deliver Message 1 Trespassing 8 Traffic Direction 47 Unconscious/Fainting 2 Disabled Motorist 5 Man Down 1 Disorderly Conduct 5 Unsecure Premise 1 Falls 1 Utility Problem 1 Family Assist 1 Vandalism 1 Domestic Abuse 3 VIN Number Inspection 2 Found Property 2 Weapon Offense 3 Fraud 8 Welfare Check 16 Harassment 4 Total Incidents for This Agency Information Report 13 Law Enforcement Detail 163 Lockout Car/House 10 Lost Property 3 Marine Incident 2

Officer Standby 2

Violation of Protective Order 2

Parking Problem 17 Property Damage MVA 12

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Public Safety Committee Report

The Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) met with Selectman Young and Chief John Skroski to interview a new parking enforcement officer applicant in June.

The applicant interviewed well, and has been a member of the Brunswick Police Department Explorer Program, has taken EMT training, and is studying for a degree in criminal justice.

The PSAC, Chief Skroski and Selectman Young voted in favoring of hiring this candidate.

All PSAC meetings are open to the public, and will be advertised in advance of any scheduled meetings.

Dan Couture, Chair Andrew Hart Chilloa A. Young, Secretary

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Recreation Commission Report

The 2019-2020 fiscal year started off great with all our activities and events scheduled and ready to go. We continued our standard programs, activities, and discounted tickets; like Free Family Bowling at Yankee Lanes once a month, British Soccer Camp for our youths, and Free Family Movie Nights.

The Rec. once again assisted the Phippsburg Fire Department with the “Phippsburg Family Fun Day” and we partnered with the Phippsburg PTA to have another very successful Scholarship Craft Fair with a great turnout for table rentals as well as patrons from the surrounding communities, as well. The donation jar at Bisson’s Center Store almost covered the lobster expense for the infamous lobster stew luncheon.

The fall was exciting with a Quilt with Me gathering of ladies sharing the day quilting. Our third annual Trick or Trunk was a hit with the little ones as well as the adults. Thank you to Phippsburg Fire Department for providing additional lighting and the use of the Fire House for a snack and drink area.

The Baseball Clinic was off to a great start when the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, cancelling the remaining clinic dates. Thank you again to Coaches Tim Greenman and Jim Moreau for running this program.

From March 2019 to current, the Rec. Committee members have continued to look for ways to support the community and provide activities that are of interest to all ages. The flyer has taken on a different look, now filled with positive quotes, word searches, poems, recipes, fund raiser information, and the continued listing for the nonprofit organizations and churches in Town.

The Rec. Board was approached about accepting a one year reduction in our budget from $12,000.00 to $10,000.00 for the July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 fiscal year. The Rec. Board voted to accept this reduction due to the inability to hold many of our programs because of the Pandemic. It was passed at Town meeting. The Rec. Board hopes to resume the activities and events as soon as it is safe for our community to gather.

We would like to thank the community for and encourage everyone to become involved. Please contact a Board Member with your ideas.

Respectfully Submitted,

Michelle Sloan - Chairperson Tina Talbot – Secretary Abby Gilliam Doughty – Treasurer Cathy Thomas – Board Member Bethany Mitchell – Board Member

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Phippsburg Recreation Commission Budget Report July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

Balance Forward $57,505.25 (6/30/2019) Operating Funds $11,723.00 Minott CD $45,782.25

Revenues: Town Appropriation $12,000.00 (7/1/2019) Deposits/Interest/ $7,890.05 Operating Funds Total Revenues $19,890.05

Expenses: Programs $10,871.59 Office Supplies/ $2,228.69 Printing/Advertising Field Maintenance/ $5,221.61 Equipment Total Expenses $18,321.89

Balance Forward (6/30/2020) Operating Funds $12,504.60 Minot CD Account $46,568.81 Total Balance Forward $59,073.41

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Registrar of Voter’s Report

Our first election in 2020 was the Presidential Primary,, then on July 13th 2020 the State Primary and Special Referendum were held. Municipal Elections reasurer and Town Clerk. Between the May Annual Town Meeting and the State General/Referendum Elec- tions in November, the number of registered voters increased by 15 voters to a total of 1934.

Attendance at the business part of the Town Meeting also had a decent turnout with 99 voters.

We had the following elections and voter turnout in 2020 Date Election Total Voters Voter Count Voter % 03/30/2020 Presidential Primary 1927 815 42% State Primary, Special Referendum, 07/14/2020 1924 574 29% & Municipal Elections 09/14/2020 Special Town Meeting 1932 68 3.5% 11/03/2020 State General Referendum Election 2027 1568 77%

Voter Statistics from November 7, 2019 to November 6, 2020

Voters added: 161 Voters Cancelled: 45 Inactive Voters: 1

Voter Party Affiliation as of November 6, 2020 (Total Voters—2027 LY 1,911)

Democratic: 685 (LY 577) Republican: 636 (LY 610) Unenrolled: 622 (LY 659)

Green Independent: 84 (LY 65)

Respectfully submitted,

Amber L. Jones Registrar of Voters

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Rescue Department Report

In 2020 The Rescue Department responded to 198 emergency calls. Other calls included 5 lift assist calls, 1 lifeline checks, 6 transfers, 1 public service calls, 4 mutual aid calls and 13 motor vehicle calls. The weekly call schedule remains M-F from 6 pm to 6 am and Saturday and Sunday are 24 hour shifts.

The department has purchased the LUCAS device which is a mechanical chest compression device that helps deliver high-quality, chest compressions to sudden cardiac arrest patients; in the field.

The department has medical supplies available for anyone needing walkers, canes, crutches, shower chairs, commodes, wheel chairs and more, free of charge.

If you are interested in becoming an EMT and joining our Department we are looking for new members. For information please feel free to reach out to myself or another member.

I would like to thank everyone for your continued support of the Ambulance. I would like to thank the members of the department for their continued commitment to providing EMS services to our community, especially in these unprecedented times of COVID-19.

Respectfully submitted,

Lorana M. Pierce Phippsburg Rescue Chief

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Road Committee Report

The Road Committee met four times in 2020, plus the committee strategically completed road surveys of all the roads in town and updated the RSMS data. The committee was presented with additional unexpected obstacles with limited number of contractor’s interest in bidding projects and the awarded contracts trended higher construction costs. Increased number of building projects appears to have added travel and strain on the roads. The following projects were completed:

 Meadowbrook Road – Stabilization by Cemetery  Stoneybrook Road – Drainage and Blasting by Harts  Ridge Road Overlay  Small Point Road Overlay

Please see the current Capital Road preliminary 5 year plan as outlined on the following page .

The committee will continue to prepare, plan, survey and engineer projects for the upcoming year 2021.

We were very saddened by the unexpected loss of committee member Max Dawson. Max was a respected and valued member of the road committee and will be missed.

Respectfully Submitted, Bethany Wallace

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Preliminary Projects By Fiscal Year - 5 year plan

Plan is subject to change, based on estimated project costs and schedule Fiscal Year is based on July 1st – July 1st

Parker Head Road – Drainage Journey Way to Sam Day Hill $475,000.00 Parker Head Road South by Ledge Meadow– Drainage, Ditching, Overlay Stonewall - Ridley's Landing Brightwater Road - Repair Brightwater Road - Overlay FY 2021 Wallace Circle Drainage Remediation Engineering Sam Day Hill - Redford Kelly to Acord Hill Study Parker Head Road Culvert past Elbow Hill Survey Tide Mill and Mill Rd Cox Head Redesign Rebuild Planning Engineering and Mapping

Popham Road - Surf Street Rebuild $500,000.00 Parker Head Road Culverts Small Point - Upgrade Bald Head to Anchorage Lane Parker Head Road Overlay FY 2022 Fiddlers Reach Overlay Meadowbrook Rd from Stoneybrook Rd to Campground Cox Head Redesign Planning Surveying and Engineering

Perry's Hill Rebuild Meadowbrook- Campground to W, Bath Line $525,000.00 Sam Day Hill - Acorn Hill - Rebuild FY 2023 Cox's Head - Rebuild Engineering and Mapping

Sea Street & Surf St Rebuild & Overlay $550,000.00 FY 2024 Surveying and Engineering

Old Ferry Rd $575,000.00 West Point Rd – Rebuild - Part 1, Holland Dr - Sister Point FY 2025 West Point Rd - Rebuild - Part 2, Holland Dr - West Point Rd Engineering and Mapping

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Shellfish Conservation Commission Report

Basin Oyster Project: The Phippsburg Shellfish Commission in concert with the Phippsburg Conservation Commission oversee this science and educational restoration project to create sustainable oysters reefs which filter the water, provide habitat and protection for other species and provide a food source and spawn stock.

The BOP continues to partner with many people and organizations. The lead participants are Dean Doyle of the Phippsburg Shellfish Commission, Dot Kelly and Ellen Winchester, Phippsburg Conservation Commission, Caitlin Cleaver, Director Bates Morse Mountain and Shortridge Coastal Studies, John Herrigel, Maine Oyster Company in West Point, and Phippsburg resident Rebecca Schultz.

Progress in 2020. The Nature Conservancy limited purpose aquaculture (LPA) license in the Basin was transferred to the Basin Oyster Project. Larvae and oyster seed were raised in oyster bags to protect them from green crab predation. Green crabs were trapped and recycled into compost. Our challenges ahead include preventing predation from the green crabs as well as doing experiments to have successful spawning. Our partners include Bates Coastal Studies, The Nature Conservancy, New Meadows Oyster Farmers Cooperative, Phippsburg Clam Hunter, Maine Oyster Company, Yarmouth Shellfish Hatchery (Yarmouth Schools), the Brightwater Association, Muscongus Bay Aquaculture, Mook Sea Farm, and Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences.

Respectfully submitted,

Dean Doyle, Shellfish Chair

Shellfish Warden Report

It was a pleasure to serve the citizens of Phippsburg as your Shellfish Warden.

In 2020 I checked the following: 338 Commercial Harvesters and 314 bushel of shellfish.

Your Shellfish Committee and Harvesters work hard to keep the waters of Phippsburg clean and the trash picked up at the Landings.

Any questions or concerns about closures, please check outside the Town Hall on the Bulletin Board or call me. Cell phone: 504-1523.

Respectfully submitted,

Doug Alexander, Shellfish Warden

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While the pandemic restricted some of our educational, recreational and community service activities in 2020, we were able to continue some of those activities while honoring pandemic restrictions.

Our Dickie LeMont Take-a-Kid Family Fishing Day in February went well with excellent virtual participation. While there were no weigh-ins almost 70 youth entered our lifetime license raffle and we awarded nine lifetime licenses.

In November twenty five youth and adults participated in our Turkey Shoot and in late spring and early summer we held several community curb side dinners

Our winter and summer youth and family field days introduce area youth and families to a variety of outdoor activities. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the 2020 Winter Youth and Family Field Day because of poor snow conditions. Usually we get forty kids and families on the snow, skiing, snow shoeing, dogsledding, tracking and other winter pursuits, but not in 2020. We cancelled our Summer Youth and Family Field Day due to pandemic restrictions.

Again in 2020 we hosted the Phippsburg Youth and Family Nordic Skiing Program at our clubhouse and trails. The pandemic and poor snow conditions shortened our season. The Nordic Skiing Program provides loaner equipment, coaching and support. It is cosponsored with MYSO-Maine Youth Sports Opportunities and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust.

Our Outdoor Education Center continues to honor the memory of John Rogers. John Rogers was a founder of the Sportsmen's Association and for many years was the moving force behind so many youth activities, scouting, team sports, hunting and fishing, and is fondly remembered by many of today's community leaders whose lives he touched.

The Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) social, educational and community service corporation promoting participation in sporting and active outdoor pursuits in the natural environment, conservation and protection of the natural resources of Maine, science based resource management and education for the future of our outdoor heritage. Photo by Matthew Lackie Dana P. McLean, Jr., President

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Town Landings Committee Report

Hello Phippsburg,

It has been a largely uneventful year for the Town Landings Committee, we anticipated being well into the Popham Rehabilitation Project at this point but timelines at the State and Federal levels have been greatly impacted by Covid so here we are. We are hoping to see movement very soon for the Popham Wharf project.

Recently, structural repairs were made to the Acre Lot Wharf which cost the town around 12000 dollars. These repairs were the result of both wear and tear and intentional abuse. We were lucky to catch the damage early and are working with the Police Department to increase patrol of all landings but if you see something please say something. We all need to do our part to protect these invaluable recourses.

You may also notice that we are once again making requests for Capital account funding. Although the school of thought has changed a few times on the Capital Account over the years, the committee is in the process of creating a 5-year plan for all landings that will try to predict and schedule improvements, modifications and overhauls funded by this account. If you as users of the town landings have recommendations that should be included in the 5-year plan, please let us know.

As always, if you see something that needs to be addressed by our committee or have questions, please feel free to call Chris at 207-522-6085 and thank you for your continued support.

Photo by Debra Reddinger See you on the water!

Chris, Trevor, Dean, Colby, and Jim

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Town Lands Management Committee Report

The Town Lands Management Committee (TLMC) manages parcels of Town-owned property. It makes recommendations to the Board of Selectmen regarding use, protection, and enhancement of properties for Town benefit and recreation. The Committee meets at Town Hall as necessary; meetings are open to the public. Town-owned property is listed elsewhere in this Annual Report.

Over 600 acres of land are owned by the Town of Phippsburg, and is open to all Townspeople to use and enjoy through varied low impact activities. The Committee encourages persons using any public property to carry out all waste materials, control pets per State law, obey posted signs and speed limits, respect the rights of all users, and as always, respect the land itself.

Town lands are well utilized and are currently in good condition. Hatch Point at Center Pond, and Totman Cove Preserve, and Mill Dam (Basin) are parcels most obviously enjoyed.

This Committee thanks the Phippsburg Sportsmen's Association for continuing to steward Hatch Point at Center Pond. This Committee also thanks the Totman Cove beach cleaners and trash haulers, and the many volunteers who participate in the obvious and invisible acts of help and kindness that aid in managing our Town lands for all to enjoy.

The Town Lands Management Committee welcomes volunteer participation, comments, questions, and suggestions as to how valuable Town properties can be best used and managed.

Anna M. Varian – Chair Doug Alexander Craig Chapin Frank Hunt Barbara Knuckles Clifford Newell Faye Larrabee

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Winnegance River Herring

The Commission recently found out that there is a serious erosion problem under the concrete fishway. This problem will need to be addressed as soon as possible.

We have discussed a repair which involves placing bags under the fishway and pumping concrete into the bags. This repair would take one to two days.

The fishway was rebuilt in 2007 so we were not anticipating this problem and the cost to repair is approximately $23,400.00.

At this time we cannot afford to make these repairs so we have applied for grants. Right now we are depending on this potential grant money to complete the repairs. We would welcome any donations to help in paying for the repairs.

We have had to stop our study of saltwater intrusion into Winnegance Lake because of the repairs that are needed.

As for the 2020 harvest, there were 195 bushels of river herring harvested which is down from 336 bushels in 2019.

Greg Gilliam is in his second year of a three year contract and is currently paying the Commission $5.00 per bushel that is harvested.

The Winnegance River Herring Commission had $13,404.39 in the savings account and $3,241.08 in the checking account as of January 4, 2021.

The current members of the Winnegance River Herring Commission are as follows: Bath – Lori Benson and Terry Nordmann Phippsburg – Brett Gilliam and Peter Roberts West Bath – John Travis and David Hennessey

Respectfully submitted,

David Hennessey, Chairman

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Annual Town Meeting Election Minutes For July 14th, 2020

Meeting convened at 8:00 a.m. on July 14th, 2020. Municipal Elections held (574 voters).

ELECTIONS-TUESDAY, JULY 14TH FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

Article 1. John G. Morse IV was elected Moderator to preside at Town Meeting Elections.

Article 2. The following officers were elected:

Selectman, Assessor, Overseer (3 year term) Christopher L. Mixon Budget Committee (3 year term) Edward J. Cherian Budget Committee (3 year term) Ethan B. DeBery

Vote Tally

Selectman- (uncontested) Christopher L. Mixon (506) Budget Committee- (uncontested) Edward J. Cherian (490) Budget Committee- (write-in) Ethan B. DeBery (2)

The following question was voted and passed:

Referendum Question 1: It was voted to authorize the Selectmen to renew a license agreement for 30 years with the State of Maine Department of Parks and Recreation to allow public use of the Pop- ham Wharf until the year 2050.

This wharf provides precious access to the lower Kennebec for both commercial as well as recreational use. The license was renewed in 2015 for 20 years and is set to expire in December of 2035. This article extends the license period by 15 years and renders the Town eligible to receive LWCF grant funding.

Vote Tally

Yes- (507) No- (5)

Town Meeting Election was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on July 14th, 2020.

Submitted by: Lisa M. Wallace, Town Clerk______

Attest: John G. Morse IV, Moderator______

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Special Town Meeting Minutes For September 12th, 2020

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 10:36 A.M.

Article 1. John G. Morse IV was elected Moderator to preside at the Special Town Meeting.

Announcements and Events

 The Pledge of Allegiance  Held a moment of silence for fellow citizens who have passed away during the past year.  Eloise Vitelli and Allison Hepler announced the Boston Post Cane honor, Jean O. Perkins.  Selectman John M. Young announced the Boston Post Cane was awarded at an earlier date to Jean O. Perkins with a special mention for Thelma J. Chambers.  Selectman John M. Young announced Gary E. Morong was presented at an earlier date with a plaque for 2020 Spirit of America Award .  Selectman John M. Young announced former Selectman, Gary R. Read will be presented with a plaque for his Appreciation of Service at a later date.

TOWN MEETING ARTICLES FOR CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made to see if the meeting wished to vote on Articles #2 through #18 as a “Consent Agenda” with one vote to be taken to pass all articles in the “Consent Agenda.” The motion passed. Article Summary 2 Authorize Selectmen to accept gifts and donations. 3 Authorize Selectmen to dispose of personal property with a value =/< $10,000.00. Authorize the Selectmen to apply for and execute any documents related to 4 grants, to accept said grant funds if awarded, and authorize their expenditure for the purposes specified in the grant. 5 Authorization to carry forward specific accounts. Authorize Selectmen to set annual fees for returned checks, copies, and various 6 other administrative fees. 7 Authorize Selectmen to make expenditures from the Capital Reserve accounts. 8 Set the due dates for RE/PP taxes for 11/15/20 and 5/15/21. Set the interest rate for RE/PP taxes at 8% for taxes unpaid on 11/16/20 and 9 5/17/21. Authorize the Tax Collector to accept prepayment of RE/PP taxes without 10 paying interest. Set the refunded abatement interest rate for RE/PP taxes at that of delinquent 11 taxes minus 4%. 178

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Authorize the Selectmen to sell or dispose of any real estate acquired by tax liens on such terms as they deem advisable, except if the property is tax-acquired from 12 certain qualifying senior, low-income taxpayers. In this instance Selectmen will use the sale process required by 36 M.R.S. § 943-C. 13 Authorize the Treasurer to waive foreclosure of a tax lien mortgage. Raise and Appropriate the recommended amount of $196,012.15 to pay the 4th 14 principal payment and related interest payments for the Parker Head Road Bond. 15 Authorize acceptance of all State Road funds. 16 Authorize Selectmen to grant utility easements. 17 Authorize the selling of fishing rights and taking of River Herring (alewives) at Winnegance for 2021. 18 Vote to maintain exclusive River Herring harvest rights at Center Pond for 2021.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Article 2. It was voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept gifts and donations, including monetary, on behalf of the Town and to expend/use the gifts and donations for the purpose for which they were donated.

Article 3. It was voted to authorize the municipal officers to dispose of town owned personal property and vehicles with a value of $10,000.00 or less under such terms and conditions as they may deem advisable.

Article 4. It was voted to authorize the Selectmen to apply for and execute any documents related to grants, to accept said grant funds if awarded, and authorize their expenditure for the purposes specified in the grant.

Article 5. It was voted to transfer any unexpended account balances that may exist as of June 30, 2020 to surplus, except those accounts listed below to be carried forward. The Selectmen are authorized to expend funds out of these carry forward accounts for the purpose for which they were established.

List of Accounts to be carried forward

Animal Control Officer PCATV PEG Capital Bike Rodeo Safety Planning Board Center Pond River Herring Fishway Ops Police Capital Reserve Center Pond Fishway Rebuild Capital Police Operations Community Garden Committee Private Cemetery Maintenance Conservation Commission Rescue Department

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Comprehensive Plan Road - Capital Improvements DeBery Scholarship Fund Road - General Earned Time Accrual Road - URIP (State) Emergency Management Road - Tar Fire Department General Road - Winter Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve Technology Capital Fire Station Operations Shellfish Conservation Commission Goodwill Account Town Hall Capital Reserve Harbor Commission Totman Library Operations Historic Preservation Commission Totman Library Capital Reserve Internet (PCATV Technical) Town Landings Maintenance Memorial Park Fund Town Landings Capital Reserve Murphy House Town Lands Management Parking Enforcement Transfer Station Capital Reserve PCATV Operations Winnegance River Herring Fishway

Article 6. It was voted to authorize the Selectmen to set fees for returned checks, copies of Town ordinances and other documents, and various other administrative fees.

Article 7. It was voted to authorize the Selectmen to make expenditures from the following capital reserve accounts, as the need arises during the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. All expenditures will be made pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5802 which requires that expenditures only be made for the specific purpose for which the account was established.

Article 8. It was voted to establish the date of November 15, 2020 as the date when one-half of the fiscal year 2021 real estate and personal property taxes are due and payable, and the date of May 15, 2021 when the remaining one-half of the fiscal year 2021 real estate and personal property taxes are due and payable .

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Article 9. It was voted to set an interest rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, or any adjusted maximum annual rate established by the State Treasurer, on fiscal year 2021 real estate and personal property taxes unpaid on November 16, 2020 and fiscal year 2021 real estate and personal property taxes unpaid on May 17, 2021. Such interest shall be added to and become part of the taxes.

Article 10. It was voted, pursuant to 36 MRSA § 506, to authorize the Tax Collector to accept prepayment of taxes not yet committed and not to pay interest thereon.

Article 11. It was voted, pursuant to 36 MRSA § 506-A, to set the refunded abatement interest rate on fiscal year 2021 real estate and personal property taxes at the fiscal year 2021 interest rate for delinquent taxes minus 4%.

Article 12. It was voted to authorize the Selectmen to sell and dispose of any real estate acquired by tax liens on such terms as they deem advisable. This includes the selling of real estate back to the former owner(s) upon payment of all unpaid taxes; taxes that would have been paid had not the real estate been town-owned; with lien costs and interest. Notification must be made to the Town Lands Management Committee, Town Landings Committee, Conservation Commission, and the Phippsburg Land Trust before a prospective sale can be authorized by Town Meeting, being publicly advertised or put to public bid. The sole exception is if the property is tax-acquired from certain qualifying senior, or low-income, taxpayers. In this instance Selectmen will use the sale process required by 36 M.R.S. § 943-C. if they sell such property to anyone other than the former owner(s). An accounting of sales will be published in the Town Report.

Article 13. It was voted to authorize the municipal Treasurer, upon direction from the Board of Selectmen, to waive the foreclosure of a Tax Lien Mortgage by recording a Waiver of Foreclosure in the Registry of Deeds in which the Tax Lien Certificate is recorded, prior to the right of redemption expiring, pursuant to 36 MRSA § 944.

Article 14. It was voted to raise and appropriate $196,012.15 to pay the fourth of seven principal payments and related interest payments for the Parker Head Road Bond.

Parker Head Road Bond FY 2020 Principal $185,714.29 Interest $10,297.86 Total of Payment Due $196,012.15

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Article 15. It was voted to accept all State Road (URIP, Urban-Rural Initiative Program) Funds received and place them into the Special Road Maintenance Account (also known as the State Road Account) and to authorize the Board of Selectmen, with the advice of the Road Commissioner and Road Committee to make expenditures out of this account for road repairs (capital improvements) and cost shares with Maine DOT for minor collector road projects.

Article 16. It was voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant utility easements, for utilities crossing under Town Roads. Installations shall comply with the requirements set forth by the Board of Selectmen and Road Commissioner.

Article 17. It was voted to authorize the Winnegance River Herring Commission to sell the fishing rights of Winnegance Lake and waters leading thereto for the 2021 season.

Article 18. It was voted to maintain its exclusive river herring (Alosa aestivalis & Alosa pseudoharengus) harvest rights and allow the Center Pond River Herring Committee to manage the harvest and sale of river herring captured at Center Pond within the guidelines of an approved management plan for the 2021 season.

Article 19. It was voted to appropriate $800,000.00 from Surplus available as of July 1, 2020 to reduce taxes.

Article 20. It was voted to appropriate $3,500.00 from Surplus available as of July 1, 2020 to pay for abatements and applicable interest granted during FY 21.

Article 21. It was voted to set the salary for each of the following town officials:

Position Amount) First Selectman $6,000.00 Second Selectman $5,500.00 Third Selectman $5,500.00 Town Administrator* $63,500.00 Administrative Assistant ($17.27/hr, LY $17/hr) $17,961.00 Registrar of Voters $1,016.00 Tax Collector $35,560.00 Treasurer $14,815.00 Town Clerk $15,240.00 Deputy Town Clerk ($15.24/hr, LY $15/hr) $2,795.00 Code Enforcement Officer* $58,000.00 LPI Alternate (New position) $1,200.00 Assessing Field Agent ($25.40/hr, LY $25/hr) $10,110.00 & CAD Sketcher ($21.34/hr, LY $21/hr) Police Chief* $67,600.00 Patrol Officers (2 @ $19.31/hr, LY $19/hr) $20,565.00

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Constable $930.00

Animal Control Officer $6,096.00 Harbor Master* $0.00 Road Commissioner $7,631.00 Fire Chief* $11,000.00 Assistant Fire Chief $3,556.00 Rescue Chief $8,130.00 EMT Admin. ($17/hr, LY $18.35/hr) $34,646.00 Rescue Responders Stipend* (Standby $4.06/hr, Response $13.21/hr, LY - $4/hr, $13hr) $76,200.00 Fire Responders Stipend $20,320.00 Fire Warden $762.00 Deputy Fire Wardens (Divided by 3 Wardens) $1,733.00 Emergency Management Director $1,321.00 Moderator $660.00 Election Clerks Stipend ($12.70/hr, LY $12.50/hr) $3,050.00 Health Officer $870.00

Librarian $14,026.00

CATV Station Manager $11,025.00 Recreation Stipends (Divided between 5 members) $2,710.00 Transfer Station Supervisor & Attendants $53,000.00 ($18.50 & $16.65/hr, LY $15.47/hr & $13.63/hr )

TOTAL $583,028.00

Article 22. It was voted to raise and appropriate $583,028.00 for salaries and wages for the above set salaries.

Article 23. It was voted to appropriate a $18,000.00 distribution from the H.M. Payson investment funds to reduce the Maine State Retirement expense.

Article 24. It was voted to raise and appropriate $129,760.00 for each of the following Insurances and Benefits. Account Amount Payroll Taxes (FICA/Medicare) $51,510.00 Workers Compensation Insurance $21,000.00 Risk Pool & Public Officials Liability $31,250.00 Municipal Health Insurance $20,00.00 Maine State Retirement $4,100.00 Fire/Rescue Disability Insurance $1,500.00 Volunteer Accident Insurance $400.00 TOTAL $129,760.00

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Article 26. It was voted to approve $4,628.40 for overdrafts for following FY 2019 accounts in the amounts: Account Amount Reason Administration $1,810.01 Computer Services Expenses Town Hall Maintenance $2,818.39 Outside Contractor Repairs TOTAL $4,628.40

Article 27. It was voted to raise and appropriate $3,100.00 for Internet Services shared by the Town Hall and Fire Department.

Article 28. It was voted to raise and appropriate the recommended amount of $52,200.00 for each of the following Assessing Accounts: Account Amount Assessing Agent Contract $49,200.00 Mapping and Associated Costs $ 3,000.00 TOTAL $52,200.00

Article 29. It was voted to raise and appropriate $15,000.00 for Town Legal expenses.

Article 30. It was voted to raise and appropriate $4,000.00 for expenses related to the Town’s next Comprehensive Plan, due October 6, 2021.

Article 31. It was voted to raise and appropriate $15,500.00 for the operation and maintenance of the Town Hall.

Article 32. It was voted to raise and appropriate $2,000.00 for the Town Hall Capital Reserve account, used for major repairs, new equipment, construction and maintenance.

Article 33. It was voted to raise and appropriate $3,000.00 for the Technology Capital Reserve account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for new computers, phones, hardware, software, and upgrades.

Article 34. It was voted to raise and appropriate $10,200.00 for the Selectmen’s Contingency fund for expenditures not budgeted for in any specific account.

Article 35. It was voted to raise and appropriate $850.00 for the purchase, installation, and repair of Enhanced 9-1-1 road signs.

Article 36. It was voted to raise and appropriate $4,500.00 for support of the Phippsburg Community Access Television (PCATV) channel.

Article 37. It was voted to raise and appropriate $1,500.00 for the Maine Pre-Trial work program, and the County Jail work program. 184

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FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENTS

Article 38. It was voted to raise and appropriate $12,000.00 for operational utility expenses of telephone, lights, heat, water treatment, and alarm system at the Fire Station.

Article 39. It was voted to raise and appropriate $25,000.00 for the Fire Department General Account for vehicle fuel, fire equipment, repairs, cellular phones, clerical work and supplies.

Article 40. It was voted to raise and appropriate $25,200.00 for the Rescue Department Account for vehicle fuel, rescue equipment, repairs, cellular phones, clerical work, and supplies.

Article 41. It was voted to raise and appropriate $25,000.00 for the Fire/Rescue Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for future purchases of fire or rescue equipment and vehicles.

Article 42. It was voted to raise and appropriate $300.00 for the Emergency Management Account.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Article 43. It was voted to raise and appropriate $2,700.00 for the Animal Control Officer Operations Account.

Article 44. It was voted to raise and appropriate $33,700.00 for operation of the Police Department.

Article 45. It was voted to raise and appropriate $13,000.00 for the Police Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for the purpose of purchasing a Police Department Vehicle.

Article 46. It was voted to raise and appropriate $4,243.00 for the Parking Enforcement Officer Operations Account.

Article 47. It was voted to authorize the transfer of $8,000.00, the annual state subsidy for parking enforcement to the Parking Enforcement Operations Account to be appropriated for expenses.

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TOWN ROADS

Article 48. It was voted to raise and appropriate $92,000.00 for each of the following Road Maintenance accounts.

Account Amount Highway- General $72,000.00 Tar $20,000.00 TOTAL $92,000.00

Article 49. It was voted to raise and appropriate $400,000.00 for the Winter Road Maintenance account.

Article 50. It was voted to raise and appropriate $405,000.00 for the Road Capital Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, to fund major road repairs, construction, overlays of Town roads.

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SANITATION

Article 51. It was voted to raise and appropriate $5,000.00 for General Assistance.

Article 52. It was voted to raise and appropriate $205,300.00 for operation of the Town Transfer Station.

Article 53. It was voted to raise and appropriate $2,500.00 for the Transfer Station Capital Improvement Reserve Account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for major construction, equipment or repairs at the Town Transfer Station.

PRESERVATION, PLANNING, AND CONSERVATION

Article 54. It was voted to raise and appropriate $500.00 for the operation and maintenance of the Phippsburg Community Garden.

Article 55. It was voted to raise and appropriate $3,000.00 to fund the operations of the Center Pond Fishway.

Article 56. It was voted to raise and appropriate $6,000.00 for the Shellfish Conservation Account.

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Article 57. It was voted to amend the ordinance entitled “Town of Phippsburg, Shellfish Conservation Ordinance, May 3, 2017 (as amended through May 3, 2018) be further amended as follows:

Town of Phippsburg Shellfish Conservation Ordinance May 3, 2017 Amended through May 3, 2018 Strike-through portions are deletions. Underlined portions are replacements. This is a replacement of entire section 8. NIGHT SHELLFISH HARVESTING

8. NIGHT SHELLFISH HARVESTING: It is prohibited to harvest shellfish at night using an artificial light from April 1st through October 31st. Night shellfish harvesting using an artificial light is permitted from November 1st through March 31st for tide completion digging only. Tide completion digging pertains to evening tides only, when low water is one hour after sunset or earlier, allowing the harvester to complete the tide. Tide calculations shall be based on those for Portland Harbor - without corrections for Phippsburg.

8. NIGHT SHELLFISH HARVESTING: It is prohibited to harvest shellfish at night using an artificial light from May 1st through September 30th. Night shellfish harvesting using an artificial light is permitted from October 1st through April 30th. Shellfish harvesters will be allowed to harvest using artificial light from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

HARBORS, PUBLIC LANDINGS, AND TOWN LANDS MANAGEMENT

Article 58. It was voted to amend the ordinance entitled “Town of Phippsburg, Harbor Ordinance, May 15th, 2018” be amended through May 13, 2019 be further amended as follows:

Harbor Ordinance, Town of Phippsburg May 15, 2018 Amended through May 13, 2019

Strike-through portions are deletions - Underlined portions are additions or replacements.

Section 8. ABANDONED MOORINGS:

A mooring may be considered abandoned and the location may be reassigned when:

A. The Harbor Commission or the Harbor Master is notified in writing by the owner of the mooring; or

B. The mooring is not registered with the Harbor Commission and the owner does not comply within thirty (30) days to written notice that registration is required; or

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The Harbor Commission may remove and dispose of moorings considered abandoned as it deems necessary. A mooring owner may be held responsible for necessary expenses and fees associated with the removal of an abandoned mooring, plus an additional one hundred dollars ($100) service charge. Placing a mooring in Phippsburg harbors is considered agreeing to these removal terms.

Article 59. It was voted to appropriate $7,500.00 out of the Harbor Commission Account for the salary of the Harbor Master.

Article 60. It was voted to vote to raise and appropriate $15,000.00 for the Town Landings Maintenance account.

Article 61. It was voted to rename the Meadowbrook Town Landing to the “George Bowker Memorial Landing”.

Article 62. It was voted to authorize the use of Town owned parcel: Map 042 Lot 010-01, better known as Cushman Field (Phippsburg Elementary School ballfield), as the site for a public walking path around the perimeter.

LIBRARY

Article 63. It was voted to raise and appropriate $36,000.00 for the care, maintenance and operation of the Albert F. Totman Library.

Article 64. It was voted to raise and appropriate $4,500.00 for the Albert F. Totman Library Capital Improvement Reserve account, pursuant to 30-A MRSA § 5801, for the purpose of building repairs and major maintenance.

Article 65. Pauline J. Flemmings was elected as a trustee for the Albert F. Totman Library to serve a term of five years.

CEMETERIES, RECREATION & AGENCIES

Article 66. Richard H. Wenzel was elected as a trustee for the Phippsburg Cemetery District, Inc. to serve a term of five years.

Article 67. It was voted to raise and appropriate $7,000.00 for annual maintenance costs of Morningside, Reed, and Hillside cemeteries.

Article 68. It was voted to raise and appropriate $9,000.00 for the Private Cemetery Maintenance Account.

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Article 69. It was voted to raise and appropriate $10,000.00 for the operating budget of the Recreation Commission.

Article 70. It was voted to raise and appropriate $23,700.00 for the following Public Agencies:

Agency or Service Amount American Red Cross $1,950.00

Bath Area Food Bank $3,000.00

Bath Area Senior Citizens $1,100.00

Bath Area YMCA $2,200.00

Big Brothers/Big Sisters $1,200.00 Catholic Charities (Dental Clinic) $2,800.00 Elmhurst $1,400.00 Health Equity Alliance $500.00 LifeFlight Foundation $555.00 Maine Public Broadcasting $300.00 Midcoast ME Com. Act. (CED) $1,500.00 New Hope For Women $500.00 Oasis Free Clinic $500.00 Respite Care $1,000.00 Spectrum Generations $1,800.00 Sweester $2,700.00 Tedford Shelter $600.00 Total $23,700.00

Article 71. Article Dismissed: To see if the town will vote to increase the property tax levy limit of $1,606,565.00 established for the Town of Phippsburg by State law in the event that the municipal budget approved under the preceding articles will result in a tax commitment that is greater than that property tax levy limit.

Motion was made, seconded and passes to adjourn Town Meeting at 10:36 a.m. on September 12th, 2020.

Submitted by: Lisa M. Wallace, Town Clerk______

Attest: John G. Morse IV, Moderator______

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT WILLIAM H. BREWER Certified Public Accountant 858 Washington Street P.O. Box 306 Bath, Maine 04530 ------(207) 443-9759

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

Board of Selectmen Town of Phippsburg Phippsburg, Maine

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of the Town of Phippsburg, as of and for the years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Town’s basic financial statements as listed in the Table of Contents.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

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We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.

Opinions

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities and each major fund of the Town of Phippsburg as of June 30, 2020 and 2019, and the respective changes in financial position, and where applicable, cash flows thereof for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Other Matters

Required Supplementary Information

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s discussion and analysis and budgetary comparison information be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.

Other Information

Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the Town of Phippsburg’s basic financial statements. The introductory section and the combining and individual non-major fund financial statements are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the financial statements.

The combining and individual non-major fund financial statements are the responsibility of management and were derived from and relate directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to

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The introductory and statistical sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on them.

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Schedule A-5

TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG VALUATION, ASSESSMENT, AND COLLECTIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

VALUATION: Real Estate $ 631,363,700.00 Personal Property 3,670,100.00

Total Valuation $ 635,033,800.00

ASSESSMENTS: Valuation x Rate ($635,033,800.00 x .00914) $ 5,804,208.93

COLLECTIONS AND CREDITS: Cash Collections $ 5,499,940.13 Prepayments 6,090.83 Transferred to Tax Acquired 10,246.86

Total Collections and Credits 5,516,277.82 2019-2020 Taxes Receivable, June 30, 2021 $ 287,931.11

COMPUTATION OF ASSESSMENT

Tax Commitment $ 5,804,208.93 Homestead Reimbursement 68,928.74 State Revenue Sharing 119,928.00 BETE Reimbursement 19.65 Unappropriated Surplus 700,000.00 $ 6,693,085.32

REQUIREMENTS: Municipal Appropriation $ 2,418,956.00 County Tax 1,178,941.00 RSU #1 Tax 2,999,011.00

6,596,908.00 OVERLAY $ 96,177.32

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Town of Phippsburg Management Discussion & Analysis For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020

INTRODUCTION

The Town of Phippsburg is located in Sagadahoc County, Maine and has a year-round population of 2,216 according to the 2010 census. Phippsburg’s municipality is administered by a Board of Selectmen consisting of three members, who are elected for three-year terms. The Town operates on a financial fiscal year from July 1 to June 30. Tax payments are due in November and May.

The Town’s budget process begins each year in February, when the seven-member Budget Committee (comprised of 5 elected members and 2 appointed members) meets with Department Supervisors, Committee Chairpersons, and the Board of Selectmen to review proposed budgets. These budget items are then included as warrant articles which are voted on at the Annual Town Meeting in May. It has been the Town’s policy to have “recommended amounts” listed under each budget warrant article, to give voters the occasion to change amounts to be raised and/or appropriated. Throughout the year the Town may also have “Special Town Meetings” to enable the voters to appropriate monies from the undesignated fund balance (surplus) to fund items that were not expected at the Annual Town Meeting.

In October of each year the Assessing Agent and Board of Selectmen “Commit Taxes”. The process involves adding the amount of funds raised at Town Meeting for the Municipal Budget to the assessed County Tax and to the assessed RSU#1 Educational Tax. This figure is then adjusted by the Homestead Reimbursement, State Revenue Sharing, and surplus amount appropriated at Town Meeting to reduce taxes. The resulting figure is then divided by the assessed value of the Town which will result in establishing a “mil rate”. This “mil rate” is used as a multiplier for each $1,000 of assessed property value (i.e. $10 mil rate would mean that the owner of a property worth $100,000 would be assessed a tax of $1,000).

As required by state statute, the Town has a general audit of their financial statements completed each year which includes the Totman Library and Recreation Commission Accounts, which are managed independently by their own elected trustees and appointed board members. Also, the following fiduciary funds are audited; the Winnegance River Herring Fund managed by the Winnegance River Herring Commission, the Memorial Fund managed by the Town Administrator and the Debery Scholarship Fund managed by the Treasurer. The Phippsburg Cemetery District, Inc. trustees have their own independent audit completed each year.

We did not exceed our LD1 limit this year. We were under the tax levy limit by $92,922.00. Last year we exceeded our LD1 limit by $164,597.00.

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG TOWN CATEGORIES & EXPENSE ACCOUNTS

The Town divides funding into categories and expense accounts (Audit Schedule A-4). No accounts were eliminated in FY 2020, and three new accounts were established: Technology Capital, Internet, and the Route 216 Culvert Feasibility Study (this last account is grant-funded).

General Government - Salaries, Insurances and Benefits, Earned Time, Town Administration, Assessing and Mapping, Abatements & Supplementals, Homestead, Excise Tax, PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes), Interest on Taxes and Investments, State Park Revenue, Selectmen’s Contingency, Town Hall Operations & Maintenance, Town Hall Capital Reserve, Technology Capital, Internet, Legal, Planning Board, Licenses & Permits, Public Community Access Television (PCATV) Operations, PCATV Capital, Conservation Commission, Town Lands Management and Comprehensive Plan.

Highways and Bridges - General Roads, Special Road Maintenance, Winter Maintenance, Tar Fund, Road Improvements Capital Reserve, Town Landings Maintenance, Town Landings Capital Reserve, and the Parker Head Bond.

General Assistance - Assistance to those in need.

Special Assessments - County Tax (determined by municipal state valuation), Regional School Unit #1 Education Tax (cost share formula for local share is based on Phippsburg student enrollment), and the Overlay.

Public Safety - Animal Control, Police Operations, Parking Enforcement, Fire Department Operations, Fire/Rescue Capital Reserve, Fire Department General, Rescue, Harbor Commission, Shellfish Conservation, Emergency Management, E-911, Police Capital Reserve, Bike Rodeo Safety, and Maine Pre-trial Work Program.

Libraries, Recreation and Public Agencies - Totman Library Operations, Totman Library Capital Reserve, Recreation Commission, Cemetery Improvements, Donations to Public Agencies, Historic Preservation, Murphy House, Private Cemeteries and Community Garden.

Unclassified - Center Pond River Herring (Alewives), Route 216 Culvert Feasibility Study Grant, and Center Pond River Herring Grant.

Health and Welfare - Goodwill Donations, Transfer Station, Transfer Station Capital Reserve.

Capital Reserve Accounts - The Town maintains Capital Reserve (savings) accounts that accumulates from year to year to fund high cost items, such as a vehicle replacement. These include the accounts noted in the listings above as “Capital Reserve”.

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Net Assets

Net assets (Audit Exhibit A) may serve as a useful indicator of a municipality’s financial position. In the case of the Town of Phippsburg, assets exceeded liabilities by $10,955,671.61 at the close of this fiscal year (last year it was $10,373,736.07).

The net invested in Capital Assets in 2020 was $7,564,069.08 (in 2019 it was $7,066,473.77), reflecting capital assets such as land, buildings, machinery, equipment and infrastructure, less any related debt used to acquire those assets that is still outstanding.

Another portion of the Town’s net assets comprise resources that are beholden to restrictions, (i.e. capital funds, such as those set aside for fire and rescue vehicles, road improvements, police vehicles, buildings, computer, communications, town landings, and bond payments).

The Town uses these capital assets to provide services to citizens. Consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the Town’s investment in its capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities.

The remaining balance of unrestricted (unassigned) assets, give us our net position, $1,417,461.41 (last year it was $1,651,181.59), may be used to meet the Town’s ongoing obligations.

At the end of the current fiscal year, the Town is able to report a positive balance in the net asset of all activities (Audit Exhibit B).

The Town’s net position (Audit Exhibit B) increased by $581,935.54 during the fiscal year (last year it was an increase of $578,885.10).

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE GOVERNMENT’S FUNDS

The pandemic Covid-19 did impact revenues in Fiscal Year 2020, we saw less revenue in vehicle excise and other categories as well. The focus on the Town of Phippsburg’s near-term inflows, outflows, and balances of spendable resources, is useful in assessing the Town’s financing requirements. In particular, the undesignated fund balance (surplus) may serve as a useful measure of a government’s net resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year.

As of the end of this fiscal year, the Town’s governmental funds (Audit Exhibit C) reported combined ending fund balances of $3,594,565.30 (last year it was $3,208,064.73). Approximately 45% of this total amount, $1,620,424.18, constitutes the undesignated (surplus) fund balance (last year it was $1,551,984.02 at 49%). The remainder of the fund balance is restricted to indicate that it is not available for new spending because it has already been

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This year deferred property taxes (Audit Schedule A-3) increased by $74,312.42. Last year saw a decrease of $46,083.39. A decrease means more money in surplus. Essentially any property taxes not paid after the second year owed, are subtracted from surplus and any paid after the second year owed, are added to surplus. This is a good indication of how well the Town is doing in collecting back taxes.

The Town of Phippsburg’s General Fund Balance (Audit Exhibit F) shows revenues over expenditures by $361,562.84 this year (last year it was under by $191,691.47).

CAPITAL ASSETS AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION

Capital Assets

The Town of Phippsburg’s capital assets (Audit Note C) activities as of June 30, 2020 amounts to $7,935,497.63, (last year it was $7,995,045.19). This investment in capital assets includes land, buildings and improvements, vehicles, machinery and equipment and infrastructure. The Town maintains capital improvement accounts for the purpose of replacing Fire and Rescue Vehicles, Police Vehicles and for major repairs/improvements to the Town Hall, Transfer Station, Totman Library, Roads, and Town Landings. Vehicles are on a 7 to 10 year replacement cycle and the Town Hall, Transfer Station, Totman Library, and Town Landings Capital accounts are used as the need arises. The Road Capital account is a rolling five year plan developed and updated annually by the Road Committee and Road Commissioner.

The balances in the capital improvement savings accounts (Audit Schedule A-14), as of June 30, 2020 are: Fire Truck/Ambulance - $127,843.58, and Police - $625.03.

The balances in the Capital Improvement accounts (Audit Schedule A-4), which are not separate savings accounts, but carry forward each year are: Town Hall - $2,455.26, Transfer Station Capital - $3,830.79, Totman Library Capital - $14,320.31, Road Capital - $672,697.16 and Town Landings Capital - $77,820.12.

Capital Asset Depreciation

Capital assets are depreciated (Audit Note C) according to the following schedule: Buildings - 20 to 50 years, Machinery and Equipment - 5 to 10 years, Improvements - 10 to 20 years, Other Infrastructure - 10 to 50 years. The accumulated depreciation expense totaled $6,636,490.22 (last year it was $6,270,956.12).

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Assets

Major assets (value over $2,000) include: Transfer Station - $32,756.00 (Compactor) Road Improvements - $239,446.86 (Sam Day Hill Road) Sand/Salt Shed - $2,425.00 (Gate) Police Equipment - $10,561.18 Fire Equipment - $7,577.50 General Government Equipment $13,220.00

Long-Term Debt

At the end of this year the Town had a total long-term debt (Audit Note D) of $742,857.13. All debt is backed by the full faith and credit of the Town. This debt is the remainder due on the Parker Head Road Bond (which has four years left of principal and interest payments).

The Town does not have a rating from Moody’s for its general obligation debt. State statute limits the amount of general obligation debt a municipality may issue to 15% of its total State assessed valuation. The current debt limitation for the Town is $101,475,000.00 (last year it was $97,072,500.00).

TAX VALUATION, ASSESSMENTS, COLLECTIONS AND TAX RATE

County Tax

This year the County tax was $1,178,941.00 (last year it was $1,181,942.00). The County has a Budget Advisory Committee which is made up of Municipal Officers and citizens who generally serve a three year term. They meet early spring each year to review department budgets and make recommendations to the Commissioners. Selectman Christopher L. Mixon served as the Municipal Representative on the County’s Budget Advisory Committee in 2020.

The Tax is shared by each Municipality in the County based on state municipal valuation. Again, we were the 3rd highest taxed municipality out of Sagadahoc’s 10 (Bath and Topsham were higher).

RSU #1 (School) Tax

This year the RSU #1 tax was $2,999,011.08 (last year it was $2,994,014.40).

Tax Commitment

Table T-1 below has been provided to give a comparison between this year and last year’s tax commitments.

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Property Valuation - The figures shown are “taxable valuation” (exemptions, including homestead, have been deducted).

Mil Rate - This shows the minimum and maximum mil rates allowed by law, the mil rate chosen by the Selectmen, and the resulting overlay (difference between the minimum mil rate and the chosen mil rate). The overlay is used to cover taxes not collected and allows an even mil rate to be chosen. If not used, it lapses into undesignated funds (surplus).

Assessments - Shows the annual tax to be collected and supplemental bills, which are bills issued after tax commitment. The State certified assessment ratio (the percent of the difference between our valuations and the actual sale prices of properties) for 2020 was declared at 100.00%. The State requires that the Town’s overall assessments be within 70% to 110% of market value.

Collections and Credits - Shows what has been collected for taxes, abatements (refunds to property owners – opposite of supplemental bills), prepayments on taxes for the upcoming years, and taxes receivable. Valuation, Mil Rate, Assessments, Collections: Table T-1 Audit Sched A-5 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 Property Valuation (Taxable) Real Estate $621,605,200 $627,852,300 $631,363,700 Personal Property 3,284,164 3,380,300 3,670,100 Total Property Valuation $624,889,364 $631,232,600 $635,033,800 Mil Rate Minimum Mil Rate 8.79 8.84 8.99 Maximum Mil Rate 9.23 9.28 9.44 Chosen Mil Rate 8.94 9.04 9.14 Overlay $ 91,903 $ 129,161 $ 96,177 Assessments Annual Taxes $ 5,586,511 $ 5,706,343 $ 5,804,209 Supplemental Taxes 66,920 Total Assessments $ 5,586,511 $ 5,773,263 $ 5,804,209 Collections and Credits Tax Collections $ 5,332,688 $ 5,505,381 $ 5,499,940 Abatements 1,268 306 1,086 Prepayments 765 10,169 6,091 Total Collections and Credits $ 5,349,093 $ 5,542,333 $ 5,516,278 Taxes Receivable on June 30th $ 237,418 $ 230,930 $ 287,931 State Valuation Taxable Real and Personal Property $647,150,000 $633,800,000 $635,033,800 199

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Cash and Investments

The Town’s cash (Audit Note B) consists of savings and checking deposits with Androscoggin Bank. This year the June 30, 2020 cash balance was $2,762,036.00 (last year it was $2,596,438.00).

Expenditures in excess of Appropriations (Overdrafts)

For FY 2020 there was one overdraft, $ 1,547.24 in State Revenue Sharing. The State Revenue Sharing overdraft was due to an appropriation that was too high compared to what was received.

Fiduciary Funds

These are assets held in a trustee or agency capacity for others. The Town has five funds as indicated below which are kept in bank accounts separate from the Town’s but reviewed annually in conjunction with this audit.

Debery Scholarship (Exhibit G and H) - This is a scholarship that was established in 1991 in memory of Helen K. Debery. The income that accrues each year (approximately $200 to $500 – depending on interest rate) is awarded to a graduating Phippsburg high school student who is going to college and whose mother was a resident of the Town of Phippsburg at the time of the student’s birth. Payment is sent during the second semester of studies. The balance in this account on June 30, 2020 was $10,912.93 - of which $912.93 was unrestricted (last year the balance was $10,634.53, of which $634.53 was unrestricted).

Winnegance River Herring (Exhibit G and H) - This account was established in FY 2006 by the municipalities of Phippsburg, West Bath, and Bath for the rebuild of the Winnegance Alewife Fishway. All monies (account balances, appropriations and income) associated with the operation and maintenance of the Winnegance Alewife Fishway that were held by each municipality were combined into one dedicated account managed by the Phippsburg Town Administrator. The balance in this account as of June 30, 2020 was $16,643.45 (last year the balance was $15,662.15).

Phippsburg Memorial Account (Exhibit G and H) - This account was established in 1996 for the construction and maintenance of a Memorial site in honor of veterans who were residents of the Town at the time of their original enlistment and also for mariners of Phippsburg who have perished at sea. Funding for this account has been through public donations, which have been deposited in a dedicated account managed by the Town Administrator. The balance in this account as of June 30, 2020 was $1,181.43 (last year the balance was $1,235.01).

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG Phippsburg Recreation Department (Exhibit G and H) - This account is for the operation of the Recreation Commission and related programs. Citizens at Town Meeting vote to transfer an annual lump sum to the Commission whose members manage the funds in an account separate from the Town’s. The balance in this account as of June 30, 2020 was $59,248.41 (last year the balance was $57,505.25). Part of the bank balance was a gift from the Minott Estate from 2001 and is being reserved to construct a walking trail behind the school.

Major Reimbursements, Donations and Grants

Each year the Town receives financial reimbursements and donations for various accounts and strives to obtain grants to offset the cost of providing services.

No major reimbursements for fiscal year 2020.

Major financial contributions were: $10,000 in grant funding for the Route 216 Culvert Feasibility Study, $4,400.00 in donations to the Goodwill account, $1,465.00 to the Murphy House, $935.00 to the Center Pond Fishway, and $422.00 to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Town Employee Pension Plan

The Town participates in the Consolidated Plan for Participating Local Districts of the Maine Retirement System. It covers employees who work at least 20 hours per week. The System provides retirement, disability and death benefits. Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon reaching age sixty and early retirement after completing twenty-five or more years of credited service. Employees (other than Police) are enrolled in plan (AC) and are required to contribute 8.1% of their annual salary to the System and the Town contributes 10.%. Police Department employees are enrolled in Plan (3C) and contribute 9.5% of their annual salary to the System and the Town contributes 12.8%. The Town’s contributions are determined using an actuarial valuation report prepared by the MSRS. No cash contributions from the Town were required this year or last year.

Insurances

The Town is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and destruction of assets; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; and natural disasters.

The Town has Property/Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance through Maine Municipal Association. The Town also carries Volunteer Accident Insurance for volunteer board/committee/commission members through Maine Municipal Association (with the carrier being Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company) as well as Disability Insurance for Firefighters through Maine Municipal Association (with the carrier being Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company). The Tax Collector/Treasurer and Deputy Tax Collector/Treasurer are bonded through Maine Municipal Association.

We had zero Workers Compensation claims in FY 2020.

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT FUTURE ECONOMIC FACTORS FOR FY 2020

Financials and Mil Rate

The pandemic Covid-19 will continue to impact revenues in Fiscal Year 2021, however we expected to see increases in revenues as the year progresses, and are already seeing this trend. The FY 2020-2021 the mil rate was set at $9.14 per thousand, which is the same rate as the prior year (with a 100% declared valuation). A brief explanation of the FY 2020-2021 budget that resulted in flat mil rate of $9.14 is as follows:

County - The County budget increased by $51,123.00 from last year’s tax of $1,178,941.00 to $1,230,064.00; an increase of 4.34%.

RSU #1 - The RSU-1 budget decreased by $4,193.00 from last year’s tax of $2,999,011.00 to $2,994,818.00; a decrease of 0.14%.

Municipal - The Budget Committee and Selectmen recommended passage of $2,471,554.00, which is an increase of $52,707.00 over last year’s $2,418,956.00; an increase of 2.18%.

The top three increases in the Municipal Budget were: (1) Salaries - $32,882.00, (2) Winter Road Maintenance $15,000, and (3) Police Operations - $7,900.00.

Surplus – Appropriated $3,500.00, which is a decrease of $25,500 from last year.

Revenue Sharing - Revenue Sharing was received in the amount of $79,698.98 in FY20. It is projected to increase to $99,524.67 in FY21.

Result - The Municipal Appropriation, County Tax and Education Tax, came to $6,596,799.00 in FY20, compared to $6,696,436.00 in FY21 (an increase of $99,637.00, 1.51%) with Surplus funds used to reduce taxes, the total taxes raised was $5,896,436.00, a decrease of $363.00, 0.01%less than last year.

LD1 - As required by State Law the citizens at Town Meeting voted to increase the property tax levy limit of $1,606,565.00 established for Phippsburg in order to fund the items passed at Town Meeting. We were under our LD1 limit this year by $92,922.00.

The first set of tax bills are sent out in October and due November 15th. The second set of tax bills are mailed in April, and are due May 15th. The interest rate this year on unpaid taxes will be 6%. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

This Management Discussion and Analysis Report is designed to provide a general overview of the Town of Phippsburg’s finances. Questions concerning any of the information should be addressed to the Town Administrator, Town of Phippsburg, 1042 Main Road, Phippsburg, ME 04562.

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TOWN OF PHIPPSBURG PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS CURRENT LAND USE PROGRAMS

Applications for personal Property Tax Exemption and Current Land Use program enrollment are available at the Town Hall and are also available online. These applications must be received by April 1st. Personal Tax Exemptions may be removed without penalty, while Current Land Use enrollment results in supplemental tax penalty if the classified usage ends.

Below is a list of personal Tax Exemptions that reduce the amount of annual property tax. Exemptions are available to town residents and after receiving initial approval of personal qualification the taxpayer does not need to file again within the same town. Current Land Use programs are open to both resident and non-resident land owners and the land qualification process varies by the category of enrolled land current use classification.

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS

Homestead Exemption is controlled by the State Legislature and has been frequently revised since inception. Currently tax-exemption is $25,000 and the State reimburses towns for 50% of lost tax revenue. To qualify for Homestead Exemption this must be your primary residence and you must have owned real estate in Maine for a minimum of twelve months prior to April 1st. If you have moved here after owning another Maine residence you will qualify to continue receiving the Exemption after proving residency and applying no later than April 1st.

Veteran and Survivor of Veteran Exemption is controlled by the State Legislature and the town is not reimbursed for lost revenue. Veteran and Survivor Exemptions acknowledge the sacrifice made by men and women serving in the various branches of our Armed Forces. To qualify for this exemption Phippsburg must be your primary residence, though the Veteran may or may not have been a Maine resident at time of induction. The eligible Veteran typically must have reached the age of 62 years and must own the property solely; jointly only with a spouse, or in a revocable living trust. The exemption is linked to service during periods of armed conflict (i.e., WW II, Korea, Vietnam and Persian Gulf). In some cases, Merchant Marines serving between 1941 and 1945 may qualify. Veterans demonstrating receipt of federal compensation for 100% service-related disability may qualify before age 62 or may qualify for service periods outside the campaigns listed above. Paraplegic exemption is $50,000 and all others are currently $6,000. DD-214, or equivalent required with application and filing must occur by April 1st.

Persons Legally Blind Exemption is controlled by the State Legislature and the town is not reimbursed for lost revenue. Determination of status as legally blind is by the Department of Education, Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired as confirmed by applicant’s Optometrist. To qualify the home must be the primary residence and the exemption amount is $4,000 with the filing deadline of April 1st.

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Renewable Energy Equipment Exemption is controlled by the State Legislature and was implemented for TY-20. The application requires significant technical information that is extractable from system installation paperwork or contract documentation and must be included by the home owner filing to meet the April 1st deadline. All power generated by the equipment must be used on site and / or subject to a utility bill credit of a transmission and distribution facility. State reimburses towns for 50% of lost tax revenue.

CURRENT LAND USE ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS

Tree Growth Classification requires a minimum of ten acres capable of producing harvestable timber. The State Legislature regulates the program and the town is partially reimbursed for lost revenue. The real estate parcel may include structures on unenrolled acreage above the minimum 10 acres enrolled. A Forest Management Plan must be drawn by a licensed Professional Forester. The Management Plan must be updated at least every ten years. The Forester’s plan classifies the timber by stand type and the assessed value per timber acre is determined annually by the State. Tax penalty is invoked when land is removed from program.

Open Space Classification does not require a minimum acreage size but the applicant must demonstrate public benefit to qualify for enrollment. The State Legislature regulates the program and the town is not reimbursed for lost revenue. The land may include a dwelling on acreage outside the land accepted and enrolled as dedicated to the public benefit. Land may or may not be restricted by written wildlife management agreements between land owner and state, and may or may not be encumbered by deeded conservation easements held by third parties. Land value adjustment varies linked to demonstrated public benefit level running with the title. Future updates are not mandated but may be requested. A tax penalty is invoked when land no longer meets criteria claimed or is removed from Open Space enrollment.

Farm Land Classification requires a minimum of five contiguous acres not including residential buildings. Income requirements apply and an income report must be submitted to town assessing records. Land value is reduced to reflect farm use rather than Highest and Best Use value. If the land ceases to qualify as income producing farmland or is removed from the program, a supplemental tax penalty is invoked.

Working Waterfront Classification does not require a minimum acreage size but at time of application for program inclusion, the applicant must demonstrate that the land is used to support commercial saltwater fishing. The land value is reduced to reflect usage ranging from primarily (50% or greater) to predominantly (90% or greater). Structures may exist but are not eligible for value reduction (for clarity, docks and piers are structures and are not eligible). If the land ceases to be used to support commercial fishing, including change of use forced by owner’s disability or retirement the land will be removed from the program and invoke a tax penalty.

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QUESTIONS

If you have questions regarding any of the personal Property Tax Exemptions or Current Land Use classifications please contact the Assessors’ Agent and visit www.phippsburg.com and select the assessing page. Links to the Maine Revenue Services Tax Bulletins are available by visiting http://www.maine.gov/revenue/forms/property/appsformspubs.htm.

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2020 ANNUAL REPORT Maine Residents Property Tax Fairness Credit

Criteria for 2020 for Property Tax Credit. This can change each Tax Year.

Who is eligible for the Property Tax Fairness Credit? Homeowners or renters who meet all of the following requirements:

1. Were Maine residents during any part of the tax year; 2. Owned or rented a home in Maine during any part of the tax year and lived in that home during the year as a primary residence; 3. Paid property tax or rent on the primary residence in Maine during the tax year; 4. Meet certain income and property tax and/or rent paid limitations during the tax year. 5. Are not married filing separately.

If your Filing Status is: AND Form 1040ME, Line 13a is: 0 OR 1 OR more than 1

Your maximum income limitation is:

Single $42,000 $42,000 $42,000

Head of Household $54,000 $54,000 $67,000

Married filing Jointly or $54,000 $67,000 $67,000 Qualifiying Widow(er) How does someone apply for the refundable credit? To claim the credit, file the Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC or Schedule PTFC/STFC or the tax year during which the property tax or rent was paid.

Is assistance available to apply for the credit? Yes, Maine Revenue Services will assist applicants with Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC/STFC. For help, call 207-626-8475 weekdays 9:00am - 12:00pm or visit Maine Revenue Services at 51 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330, weekdays 8:00am - 4:30pm. Closed on State recognized holidays.

Where can applicants get Form 1040ME and the Schedule PTFC/STFC? Forms are available at http://www.maine.gov/revenue/forms or by calling 207-624-7894 to request that a printed form be mailed to you. E-mail questions to [email protected] or call (207) 626-8475 for Additional Infor- mation. Emergency Notification

Sagadahoc County has implemented the CodeRED® Emergency Warning Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service. This system allows Sagadahoc County to telephone, text message, TTY, and email all or affected areas of the County in case of an emergency situation.

The CodeRED® Emergency Warning Notification System delivers customized messages directly to homes and businesses. Un-blocked landline telephones are automatically included in the alerts.

To opt-in a cell phone or another number go to . https://www.sagadahoccountyme.gov/departments_and_services/ emergency_management_agency_and_board_of_health/ emergency_notification.php There is no cost to register additional methods with Sagadahoc County. Alternatively, the CodeRED® app is available for Apple and Android

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