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The 130Th Annual Report TOWN of BOOTHBAY HARBOR MAINE TOWN Year Ending June 30, 2018 30, June Ending Year The 130th Annual Report Annual The 130th Year Ending June 30, 2018 30, June Ending Year The 130th Annual Report Annual The 130th TOWN OF BOOTHBAY HARBOR MAINE BOOTHBAY OF TOWN TOWN OF BOOTHBAY HARBOR MAINE BOOTHBAY OF TOWN TheThe The130th 130th130th Annual Annual Report Report n BOOTHBAYBOOTHBAYBOOTHBAY HARBORHARBOR HARBOR n MaineMaineMaine Table of Contents Ambulance Service Report ............................16 Police Department Report .........................19-20 Assessor’s Report ...........................................71 Public Works Report ......................................18 Audit Statements ...................................... 26-67 Refuse District Report ...................................15 Board of Selectmen’s Report ............................4 Sewer District Report .....................................17 Cemetery District ...........................................25 Tax Collector’s Report ..............................68-70 Chamber of Commerce ..................................14 Taxpayers List .........................................72-135 Code Enforcement Report ..............................11 Town Clerk’s Report ...................................9-10 Directory of Meetings Town Manager’s Report ...................................5 & Phone Numbers ....................................8 Town Meeting 2018 Minutes .................136-139 Emergency Management Agency ..................24 Town Officials..................................................6 Fire Department Report .................................22 Town Warrant........................................ 140-143 Harbor Master Report ....................................23 Water District .................................................21 Historical Society Report ...............................12 We Remember .............................................. 2-3 Memorial Library ...........................................13 Officers, Boards & Committees ......................7 Inside and Outside Cover Photography by Julia Latter 2018 ANNUAL REPORT WE REMEMBER THE 130TH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OFFICERS Robert L. Boyd 7/8/1927 - 5/1/2018 Robert was born in Boothbay Harbor and attended Boothbay Harbor schools, graduating from Boothbay Harbor High School, Class of 1944. He was proud to be the grandson of Lewis A. Dunton, sail maker and namesake of the coastal schooner, the L.A. Dunton, now part of the Mystic Seaport Museum. On May 28, 1949 Robert married his high school sweetheart, Calista Townsend. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy from June 22, 1944 to May 30, 1946, primarily aboard the USS Daly, DD519. Some of his military recognition included: WWII Victory Medal, American Area Medal, 2 Star Asiatic Pacific Area Medal and Philippine Liberation Area Medal. After returning home from the service, he held jobs with Cliff Reny Plumbing and Sample’s Shipyard until entering the Postal Service for 30 years, where he became postmaster in the 1960s. As someone who always liked to be busy, he moonlighted as a caretaker for private cottages and the Welch House on McKown Point, as well as working evenings processing shrimp on Southport. For 20 years after his retirement from the Post Office you could find Robert doing many tasks at Boothbay Region Greenhouses. He had a special flare for his job of delivering flowers. Not only did the flowers brighten people’s day, but Robert’s smile and lighthearted demeanor added a special touch. Robert served his town well, volunteering and holding several positions including Fireman and Animal Control Officer. He held a seat on the Board of Selectman and Board of Assessors. RobertLeft to and right: his Michael wife Calista, Tomko, Tricia who Warren,also served Vice Chair the town Denise for Griffin, many Russell years Hoffman, in several Chairman capacities, Wendy will Wolf be long remembered fondly and missed by all. BOARD OF SELECTMEN 2018 3 TOWN OF BOOTHBAY HARBOR 2018 ANNUAL REPORT WE REMEMBER WE REMEMBER Elmer Palmer Payne Robert L. Boyd 7/13/1930 - 9/2/2018 7/8/1927 - 5/1/2018 Palmer, as he was known, spent his early childhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, Covington, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Palmer, as he was known, spent his early childhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, Covington, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Robert was born in Boothbay Harbor and attended Boothbay Harbor schools, graduating from Boothbay Indiana. He attended grammar schools in Elmhurst and Villa Park, Illinois and junior and senior high schools in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Harbor High School, Class of 1944. He was proud to be the grandson of Lewis A. Dunton, sail maker and Marblehead, Massachusetts. namesake of the coastal schooner, the L.A. Dunton, now part of the Mystic Seaport Museum. On May 28, 1949 Robert married his high school sweetheart, Calista Townsend. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948; he was assigned to the Army of Occupation in Tokyo and Sapporo, Japan in 1949, and served as a combat correspondent with Armed Forces Radio Service in Korea during 1950 and 1951. In 1949, and served as a combat correspondent with Armed Forces Radio Service in Korea during 1950 and 1951. In A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy from June 22, 1944 to May 30, 1946, primarily aboard the March of 1951, during the airborne assault on Munsan-Ni, 18 miles behind enemy lines, he was able to make an audio recording while descending by parachute with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. He earned the USS Daly, DD519. Some of his military recognition included: WWII Victory Medal, American Area Medal, audio recording while descending by parachute with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. He earned the 2 Star Asiatic Pacific Area Medal and Philippine Liberation Area Medal. Army Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with four battle stars, United Nations Korean Service Medal and Republic of Korea Service Medal. Palmer’s civilian career in broadcast journalism began in Lynn, Massachusetts and took him to Concord, Keene and After returning home from the service, he held jobs with Cliff Reny Plumbing and Sample’s Shipyard until Manchester, New Hampshire, where he was in an Air Force C-47 which crashed. He was able to make a recording entering the Postal Service for 30 years, where he became postmaster in the 1960s. As someone who always liked to be busy, he moonlighted as a caretaker for private cottages and the Welch House on McKown Point, inside the plane during the crash. as well as working evenings processing shrimp on Southport. He moved on to Burlington, Vermont, Albany, New York and Boston, Massachusetts, where he was a newscaster and reporter with WNAC and WRKO and The Yankee Network, anchorman on Channel 7 and he conducted a radio For 20 years after his retirement from the Post Office you could find Robert doing many tasks at Boothbay talk show, “Boston Forum.” He went on to 26 years in New York, where he worked for CBS, ABC and NBC radio, Region Greenhouses. He had a special flare for his job of delivering flowers. Not only did the flowers stations WINS, WNEW and WOR and was an anchorman on New York Public Television. brighten people’s day, but Robert’s smile and lighthearted demeanor added a special touch. Robert served his town well, volunteering and holding several positions including Fireman and Animal At Columbia University, he was an adjunct associate professor in the Graduate School of Journalism for eight years Control Officer. He held a seat on the Board of Selectman and Board of Assessors. In 1994, he retired to Boothbay Harbor, Maine. He was the longtime adjutant and service officer of Post #36, American Legion. He assisted other veterans dealing with health and benefits issues with the VA. He was also a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Robert and his wife Calista, who also served the town for many years in several capacities, will be long remembered fondly and missed by all. He was active in town affairs and volunteer work, serving on the town’s port committee, budget committee and as a Selectman. He was also chairman of the Lincoln County Republican Committee. Palmer served his municipality proudly, and is sadly missed and dearly remembered by us all. 2 3 TOWN OF BOOTHBAY HARBOR 2018 ANNUAL REPORT WE REMEMBER WE REMEMBER Elmer Palmer Payne Robert L. Boyd 7/13/1930 - 9/2/2018 7/8/1927 - 5/1/2018 Palmer, as he was known, spent his early childhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, Covington, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Robert was born in Boothbay Harbor and attended Boothbay Harbor schools, graduating from Boothbay Indiana. He attended grammar schools in Elmhurst and Villa Park, Illinois and junior and senior high schools in Harbor High School, Class of 1944. He was proud to be the grandson of Lewis A. Dunton, sail maker and Marblehead, Massachusetts. namesake of the coastal schooner, the L.A. Dunton, now part of the Mystic Seaport Museum. On May 28, 1949 Robert married his high school sweetheart, Calista Townsend. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948; he was assigned to the Army of Occupation in Tokyo and Sapporo, Japan in 1949, and served as a combat correspondent with Armed Forces Radio Service in Korea during 1950 and 1951. In A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy from June 22, 1944 to May 30, 1946, primarily aboard the March of 1951, during the airborne assault on Munsan-Ni, 18 miles behind enemy lines, he was able to make an USS Daly, DD519. Some of his military recognition included: WWII Victory
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