CEO to be in PWD mag

Has Casco’s code enforcement officer gained celebrity status?

If appearing in the region’s water conservation magazine is a requirement, then yes, he has.

Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward announced the news.

“The Portland Water District does a quarterly publication highlighting their activities. This publication occasionally focuses on individuals or organizations that positively coordinate with them,” Ward said.

“Recently, they requested CEO John Wiesemann become the first code enforcement officer they highlight in this publication,” he said. 

“They interviewed John on Feb. 28 and publication will be released this summer,” Ward said.

‘Trek’ cyclists plan Casco rest stop

Long-distance cyclists will be stopping in the Casco Village in June.

“The Trek Across Maine will be utilizing town property for their event this summer. On June 15, they plan to use the Casco Days Park as a rest stop, similar to the past two years,” according to Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward.

That is the anticipated rest stop area and timeframe, he said. The Trek Across Maine organization will inform the town of an exact date as the date gets closer, Ward said.    Suggested headline:

Vision Zero getting clearer

The future of the Vision Zero grant is becoming more clear. 

In 2023, Gov. Janet Mills announced that Casco was among the towns to receive a grant to make its community more resilient.

Casco zoned in on Vision Zero, which incorporates methods to create communities that are safer for pedestrians and cyclists. 

In 2024, the Town of Casco is seeking volunteers to assist with the Vision Zero grant process.

“There will be the development of five-person ad hoc committee,” Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward said.

The Center for and Ecology Based Economy (CEBE) will be working with the committee “We will post the vacancies on our website. Get citizen to help lead in developing a Vision Zero plan,” Ward said.

On March 5, the Casco Select Board voted, 5-0, to create an ad hoc committee to work on Vision Zero grants.

Getting rid of a headache

Putting redeemable bottles in a bin for non-profits or charitable groups to use might sound like a community-minded idea.

It was something agreed upon more than five years ago.

However, the donated bottles were sometimes forgotten.  Then, the bottles and cans overflowed from the bins, creating an extra job for staff at the Casco-Naples Transfer Station.

Recently, the Transfer Station Council voted unanimously to get rid of the redemption bin and to get rid of the headache.