PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF DECEMBER 31, 2015

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STATE OF MAINE, CUMBERLAND, SS.

Superior Court — Order for Service by Publication — Title to Real Estate Involved

originally filed in the, Maine District Court, District Nine, Location: Portland, Division of S. Cumberland, Docket No. PORSC-RE-2015-231

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Rural Housing Service, Usda, F/K/A The Farmers Home Administration, PAINTIFF vs. MAHDY ARYAMAND, DEFENDANT

On Motion of the Plaintiff for an Order for Service by Publication of the Complaint for Foreclosure on the Defendant, Mahdy Aryamand, pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 4(g), it appearing that this is an action to foreclose a mortgage from Mahdy Aryamand and Tahereh Khansari Nejad dated August 15, 2005, and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 23022 Page 097, on premises located at 298 Shaker Road in Gray, Maine.

It further appears, and the Court so finds, that personal service of the Complaint cannot be made upon the Defendant, Mahdy Aryamand, any other way, inasmuch as his present whereabouts is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be established, it is hereby ORDERED that service be made upon the Defendant, Mahdy Aryamand, by publishing this Order once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Bridgton News, a newspaper of general circulation in Cumberland County. The first publication shall be made within twenty (20) days after the Order is granted. Service by publication shall be complete on the twenty-first day after the first publication. Within twenty (20) days after service is completed by the foregoing method, the Defendant, Mahdy Aryamand, shall appear and defend this action by filing an answer with the Clerk of the Maine District Court at P. O. Box 412, Portland, ME 04112, and also by serving a copy of the answer on Plaintiff’s attorney, Richard H. Broderick, Jr., Esq., at P. O. Box 5, Lincoln, Maine 04457. If he fails to do so a judgment by default will be rendered against him for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

IMPORTANT WARNING: IF YOU FAIL TO FILE AN ANSWER WITHIN THE TIME STATED ABOVE, OR IF AFTER YOU FILE YOUR ANSWER YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT ANY TIME THE COURT NOTIFIES YOU TO DO SO, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU IN YOUR ABSENCE FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME. IF YOU INTEND TO OPPOSE THIS LAWSUIT, DO NOT FAIL TO ANSWER WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME.

If you believe the Plaintiff is not entitled to all or part of the claim set forth in the Complaint or if you believe you have a claim of your own against the Plaintiff, you should talk to a lawyer. You may ask the office of the Clerk of the Maine District Court for information as to places where you may seek legal assistance.

Dated: Dec. 21, 2015 /s/ Andrew Horton, Justice, Superior Court

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Municipal Officers – Notice of Public Hearing

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 P.M. on Tuesday, January 12th, 2016, at the Municipal Building located at 10 Iredale Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Magic Lantern (9 Depot Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF WATERFORD

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Waterford Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m., January 20, 2016, at the municipal building, 366 Valley Road, for proposed changes to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, which can be viewed at www.waterfordme.org

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF DECEMBER 24, 2015

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CASCO/NAPLES BULKY WASTE AND CASCO/NAPLES TRANSFER STATION

Closings:

Thursday, December 31 – Bulky Waste closed at noon • Transfer Station closed at 3 p.m.

Saturday, January 2nd – Bulky Waste closed • Transfer Station Open 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

~ Happy Holidays ~

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NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Lovell

Lovell residents attending, or planning to attend, a school of postsecondary education (whether liberal arts or vocational) are invited to apply. The Warren B. and John W. McKeen Educational Foundation will be awarding a number of scholarships to such students who have been Lovell residents for at least one year. Application forms may be obtained at the Lovell Town Office (Tel.: 207-925-6272), or at the office of the Foundation’s Trustee, Peter J. Malia Jr., HastingsMalia, P.A., P.O. Box 290, 376 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 (Tel.: 207-935-2061), or at the Guidance Office at Fryeburg Academy. Some financial information will be required, since awards must be made on the basis of financial need, but such information will be kept confidential.

Completed applications must be received by January 31, in order to be considered.

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TOWN OF LOVELL

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Lovell Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on proposed revisions to the Lovell Zoning Ordinance on January 6, 2016, at the Town Office, starting at 7:00 p.m. The revisions are in three parts:

1) Article II, Definitions — amendment of the definition of “Functionally Water-Dependent Uses‚ to exclude boat houses from the definition.

2) Article V, General Provisions — including:

a) A statement of the responsibility of the Planning Board in dealing with nonconformities;

b) Revised standards or existing structures which are nonconforming as to setback required from lakes and streams.

3) Clarificaton of Planning Board responsibility to reach a timely decision on a conditional use application when no public hearing is to be held.

Following the hearing there will be a public discussion on the need for a town signboard.

Copies of the proposed ordinance revisions are available at the town office.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Items for sale

The following items are for sale by sealed bid and can be seen at the Public Works garage in Bridgton between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. All bids must be received in a sealed envelope, clearly-marked for the item you wish to bid on. Bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on January 6, 2016, and awarded at the Selectman’s meeting on January 12, 2016. The Board has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

2011 Ford Crown Vic with 96352 miles

All items will be sold “as is.”

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting at 15 Village Green Lane on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda:

1.) An outdoor entertainment application submitted by George Vooris for the Naples 5k Race to be held on 8/28/16.

2.) An application for a major subdivision submitted by Naples Golf & Country Club for property found on Map U24, Lot 1.

Public welcome

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF DECEMBER 17, 2015

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CASCO/NAPLES BULKY WASTE AND CASCO/NAPLES TRANSFER STATION

will be closed Thursday, December 24th and Saturday, December 26th. Happy Holidays.

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TOWN OF SWEDEN RESIDENTS

Selectmen’s Meeting  Date Change

The regularly-scheduled Selectmen’s meeting for Tuesday, December 22, 2015, has been changed to Tuesday, December 29, 2015. The Selectmen’s Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m., at the Town Office. For more information please call the Town Office at 647-3944.

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TOWN OF FRYEBURG

Town Office & Library – Holiday Closing Dates:

Thursday, December 24, 2015, Friday, December 25, 2015, Friday, January 1, 2016

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF DECEMBER 10, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Budget Advisory Committee (BAC)

The Bridgton Board of Selectmen invites citizens who would like to be considered for an appointment to the FY 2016/2017 BAC to submit a Committee Application no later than December 31, 2015.

Applications should be submitted to: Town Clerk, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME 04009. Additional information is available on the website at www.bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of Public Hearing – Campfire Grille

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 10 Iredale Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Campfire Grille (656 North High Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of Public Hearing – Noble House Inn

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 10 Iredale Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Noble House Inn (81 Highland Road) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Office Closed

The Naples Town Office will be closing at 12:00 p.m. on December 24th, 2015. The Office will also be closed on December 25th, 26th, and New Year’s Day.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Automobile Graveyard and/or Junkyard Permit

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on December 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Mnicipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. An application for an Automobile Graveyard and/or Junkyard Permit renewal submitted by Scott & Kendra Kimball for Outback Salvage Yard, found at 24 Old County Road in Naples.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF DECEMBER 3, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Board of Appeals – Public Hearing

The Bridgton Board of Appeals will conduct a Public Hearing at the Bridgton Town Office, 10 Iredale St., Bridgton, Maine 04009, on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 7:15 p.m. to consider the following:

An Administrative Appeal filed by Robert and Rita Tyszka, 55 Raspberry Lane, Bridgton, Maine 04009, regarding the Bridgton Planning Board’s November 3, 2015 approval of the Bridgton Bottled Gas Application for one aboveground 30,000-gallon bulk plant liquefied petroleum (propane) storage tank at their existing fuel storage and dispensing facility located at 4 Raspberry Lane/Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine 04009, on property owned by Douglas S. Holt and Todd E. Perreault, known as Bridgton Tax Map 6 Lot 24I.

The application is available for viewing at the Bridgton Town Office during regular office hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26, 2015

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TOWN OF WATERFORD

Truck For Sale

The Town of Waterford has a 2001 Ford F450 with plow-wing-sander for sale.

Sealed bids must be received by December 14, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. Bids will be opened December 14, 2015, at 6:45 p.m., at the Municipal building, 366 Valley Road.

The Selectmen reserve the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids, and may select the bid most advantageous to The Town of Waterford. For further information call Brad Grover at 583-2570. May be seen at the Waterford Public Works Building, 516 Waterford Road.

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TOWN OF SEBAGO

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Town of Sebago Planning Board will hold the following Public Hearing on December 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Sebago Fire Station #1 (408 Bridgton Rd.).

Site Plan Review – Samuel & Jan Minervino request a Site Plan Review for property located in a Shoreland Zone. The property is owned by Long Beach LLC and is located on Sebago Tax Map 19, Lots 93, 99 & 100.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19, 2015

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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Casco/Naples Bulky Waste

Closed at Noon Tues., Nov. 24th. Closed Thurs., Nov. 26th & Sat., Nov. 28th.

Casco/Naples Transfer Station

Open All Day Tues., Nov. 24th. Closed Thurs., Nov. 26th. Open Sat., Nov. 28th, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Winter Parking Ban

From November 20, 2015 – April 15, 2016, no vehicle shall be parked on any public street or way from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. as per MRSA 29A Section 2068-2069 and the Bridgton Traffic Ordinance adopted January 10, 1995, and amended August 27, 1996, and October 25, 2005. A town-wide parking ban may be called for with notification. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

James Kidder, Public Works Director

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Winter Plowing

Notice to Person(s) Plowing Driveways within the limits of the Town of Bridgton, Maine:

Warning is hereby given that no person or persons shall plow, shovel or otherwise deposit snow, or cause the same to be done, into the limits of any traveled public way within the Town of Bridgton.

It is permissible to plow the snow bank left by the street plow directly in front of a driveway to each side of the driveway onto the snow bank.

Pursuant to MRSA 17A, Section 505, “Placing Obstructions on a Traveled Road” and MRSA 29A Section 2396 “Snow, a person may not place and allow to remain on a public way snow or slush that has not accumulated there naturally.” Persons in violation of these laws shall be subject to legal action.

Thank you for your cooperation.

James Kidder , Public Works Director

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TOWN OF BROWNFIELD

Holiday Office Hours

Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26 (closed), Friday, November 27 (closed), Saturday, November 28 (open)

Christmas:  Thursday, December 24 (closing at noon), Friday, December 25 (closed), Saturday, December 26 (closed)

New Year’s: Thursday, December 31 (closing at noon), Friday, January 1 (closed), Saturday, January 2 (open)

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Office Closed

The Naples Town Office will be closed on November 26th, 27th and 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting at 15 Village Green Lane on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda:

1. An application for a minor subdivision submitted by Naples Golf & Country Club regarding Map U24, Lot 1.

Public welcome

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Plowing Snow

Pursuant to M.R.S.A., Title 17A, Section 505, “Obstructing Public Ways,” no person or persons shall plow, shovel or otherwise deposit snow into the limits of any traveled public way within the Town of Naples.

Violators shall be subject to legal action.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Winter Parking

From December 2015 to April 2016, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., there will be NO PARKING on public roads and parking lots within the Town of Naples.

This restriction is necessary to facilitate snowplowing operations.

Vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Winter Sand

Winter sand is available for residential use at the Town of Naples sand pile located behind the Fire Station on Roosevelt Trail.

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TOWN OF SWEDEN RESIDENTS

Winter Road Closures

The Board of Selectmen has voted on the following winter road closings for the 2015/2016 season: Trull Brook Road from Lois Lane to Rt. 93, Marr Road, Bennett Road, and Fern Drive from the 1st intersection to Lovell town line, from October 1, 2015 to May 1, 2016.

If you have any questions, please call the Sweden Town Office at 647-3944.

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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS

Important Information About Maine Telephone Company D/B/A Fairpoint Communications-Maine Telephone Company Telephone Service

Maine Telephone Company d/b/a FairPoint Communications- Maine Telephone Company provides a wide variety of

products and services including the following basic service offerings in the Casco (627), Raymond (655), Naples (693), and

Poland (998) exchanges:

Monthly RatesOne-Time Charges

Single Party Residential Service $17.58*; $19.08 $38.00

Single Party Business Service $35.17*; $38.28 $38.00

In addition to the above monthly rates, a Federal Subscriber Line Charge applies to each line as follows:

$6.50Residential lines and businesses with single lines

$7.26Businesses with more than one line.

An Access Recovery Charge also applies to each line as follows:

$1.00Residential lines (except Lifeline qualifi ed lines) and businesses with single lines

$1.93Businesses with more than one line.

* Available only to current subscribers

All rates indicated are as of September 30, 2015. Taxes, fees and surcharges are not included in the pricing above. Taxes, fees, surcharges and rates are subject to change.

The above rates include the following:

• Voice grade access to the public switched network

• Local Usage

• Access to emergency services (Enhanced 911)

• Toll Limitation for qualified low income customers

FairPoint Communications-Maine Telephone Company provides a Lifeline Program discount for certain residential service for eligible low-income customers with federal monthly support of $9.25 and state monthly support of $3.50. In addition, Lifeline customers may also qualify for free toll blocking to help them control long-distance usage. Lifeline customers using this offering can still use pre-paid calling cards or dial-around services to place long-distance calls from their homes.

The Lifeline Program is a government benefit program that provides discounted service to eligible low-income residential customers. The Lifeline Program benefit is non-transferable and is open to eligible customers only. To receive the Lifeline Program discount, residential customers must provide a completed application proving eligibility to FairPoint Communications-Maine Telephone Company. Documentation proving enrollment in a qualifi ed government benefit program or establishing household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines must also be provided. Only one Lifeline Program discount is available per household on either a wireless or wireline telephone service. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain the discount can be punished by fine or imprisonment, can be de-enrolled or can be barred from the Lifeline Program.

All customers who receive the Lifeline Program discount must now recertify eligibility annually. If you receive a recertification package from FairPoint Communications-Maine Telephone Company, you must respond within 30 days or FairPoint Communications-Maine Telephone Company is required to remove the Lifeline Program discount from your account.

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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS

Important Information About Standish Telephone Company D/B/A Fairpoint Communications – Standish Telephone Company Telephone Service

Standish Telephone Company d/b/a FairPoint Communications- Standish Telephone Company provides a wide variety of products and services including the following basic service offerings in the Denmark (452), Limington (637), Standish (642), Steep Falls (675), and Sebago (787) exchanges:

Monthly RatesOne-Time Charges

Single Party Residential Service $17.58*; $19.08 $38.00

Single Party Business Service $35.17*; $38.28 $38.00

In addition to the above monthly rates, a Federal Subscriber Line Charge applies to each line as follows:

$6.50 Residential lines and businesses with single lines

$7.26 Businesses with more than one line.

An Access Recovery Charge also applies to each line as follows:

$1.00 Residential lines (except Lifeline qualifi ed lines) and businesses with single lines

$1.93 Businesses with more than one line.

* Available only to current subscribers

All rates indicated are as of September 30, 2015. Taxes, fees and surcharges are not included in the pricing above. Taxes, fees, surcharges and rates are subject to change.

The above rates include the following:

• Voice grade access to the public switched network

• Local Usage

• Access to emergency services (Enhanced 911)

• Toll Limitation for qualifi ed low income customers

FairPoint Communications-Standish Telephone Company provides a Lifeline Program discount for certain residential service for eligible low-income customers with federal monthly support of $9.25 and state monthly support of $3.50. In addition, Lifeline customers may also qualify for free toll blocking to help them control long-distance usage. Lifeline customers using this offering can still use pre-paid calling cards or dial-around services to place long-distance calls from their homes.

The Lifeline Program is a government benefit program that provides discounted service to eligible low-income residential customers. The Lifeline Program benefit is non-transferable and is open to eligible customers only. To receive the Lifeline Program discount, residential customers must provide a completed application proving eligibility to FairPoint Communications- Standish Telephone Company. Documentation proving enrollment in a qualified government benefit program or establishing household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines must also be provided. Only one Lifeline Program discount is available per household on either a wireless or wireline telephone service. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain the discount can be punished by fine or imprisonment, can be de-enrolled or can be barred from the Lifeline Program.

All customers who receive the Lifeline Program discount must now recertify eligibility annually. If you receive a recertification package from FairPoint Communications-Standish Telephone Company, you must respond within 30 days or FairPoint Communications-Standish Telephone Company is required to remove the Lifeline Program discount from your account.

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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS

Important Information About Northland Telephone Company Of Maine, Inc. D/B/A Fairpoint Communications - Northland Telephone Company Of Maine, Inc. Telephone Service

Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. d/b/a FairPoint Communications- Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. provides a wide variety of products and services including the following local exchange service offerings in the Chatham, NH (694) and E Conway, NH (939) exchanges:

Monthly Rates One-Time Charges

Single Party Residential Service $11.46 $38.00

Single Party Business Service $19.96 $38.00

In addition to the above monthly rates, a Federal Subscriber Line Charge applies to each line as follows:

$6.50 Residential lines and businesses with single lines

$7.40 Businesses with more than one line.

An Access Recovery Charge also applies to each line as follows:

$1.00 Residential lines (except Lifeline qualifi ed lines) and businesses with single lines

$1.92 Businesses with more than one line.

All rates indicated are as of September 30, 2015. Taxes, fees and surcharges are not included in the pricing above. Taxes, fees, surcharges and rates are subject to change.

The above rates include the following:

• Voice grade access to the public switched network

• Access to emergency services (Enhanced 911)

• Local Usage

• Toll Limitation for qualifi ed low income customers

FairPoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. provides a Lifeline Program discount for certain residential service for eligible low-income customers with federal monthly support of $9.25. In addition, Lifeline customers may also qualify for free toll blocking to help them control long-distance usage. Customers using this offering can still use pre-paid calling cards or dial-around services to place long-distance calls from their homes.

The Lifeline Program is a government benefit program that provides discounted service to eligible low-income residential

customers. The Lifeline Program benefi t is non-transferable and is open to eligible customers only. To receive the Lifeline Program discount, residential customers must provide a completed application proving eligibility to FairPoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. Documentation proving enrollment in a qualifi ed government benefit program or establishing household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelinesmust also be provided. Only one Lifeline Program discount is available per household on either a wireless or wireline telephone service. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain the discount can be punished by fi ne or imprisonment, can be de-enrolled or can be barred from the Lifeline Program.

All customers who receive the Lifeline Program discount must now recertify eligibility for the Program annually. If you receive a recertification package from FairPoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc., you must respond within 30 days or FairPoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc.- is required to remove the Lifeline Program discount from your account.

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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS

Important Information About Northland Telephone Company Of Maine, Inc.D/B/A Fairpoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company Of Maine, Inc. Telephone Service

Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. d/b/a FairPoint Communications- Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. provides a wide variety of products and services including the following basic service offerings in the Morrill (342), Freedom (382), Stockton Springs (567), Liberty (589), Brooks (722), Washington (845), Lovell (925), N. Lovell (928), Fryeburg (935), and Palermo (993) exchanges:

Monthly Rates One-Time Charges

Single Party Residential Service $17.38*; $18.88 $38.00

Single Party Business Service $34.97*; $38.08 $38.00

In addition to the above monthly rates, a Federal Subscriber Line Charge applies to each line as follows:

$6.50 Residential lines and businesses with single lines

$7.40 Businesses with more than one line.

An Access Recovery Charge also applies to each line as follows:

$1.00 Residential lines (except Lifeline qualified lines) and businesses with single lines

$1.92 Businesses with more than one line.

*Available only to current subscribers

All rates indicated are as of September 30, 2015. Taxes, fees and surcharges are not included in the pricing above. Taxes, fees, surcharges and rates are subject to change.

The above rates include the following:

• Voice grade access to the public switched network

• Access to emergency services (Enhanced 911)

• Local Usage

• Toll Limitation for qualified low income customers

FairPoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. provides a Lifeline Program discount for certain residential service for eligible low-income customers with federal monthly support of $9.25 and state monthly support of $3.50. In addition, Lifeline customers may also qualify for free toll blocking to help them control long-distance usage. Lifeline customers using this offering can still use pre-paid calling cards or dial-around services to place long-distance calls from their homes.

The Lifeline Program is a government benefit program that provides discounted service to eligible low-income residential customers. The Lifeline Program benefit is non-transferable and is open to eligible customers only. To receive the Lifeline Program discount, residential customers must provide a completed application proving eligibility to FairPoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. Documentation proving enrollment in a qualified government benefit program or establishing household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines must also be provided. Only one Lifeline Program discount is available per household on either a wireless or wireline telephone service. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain the discount can be punished by fine or imprisonment, can be de-enrolled or can be barred from the Lifeline Program.

All customers who receive the Lifeline Program discount must now recertify eligibility annually. If you receive a recertification package from FairPoint Communications- Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc., you must respond within 30 days or FairPoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. is required to remove the Lifeline Program discount from your account.

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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS

Important Information About Northland Telephone Company Of Maine, Inc.D/B/A Fairpoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company Of Maine, Inc. Telephone Service

Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. d/b/a FairPoint Communications - Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. provides a wide variety of products and services including the following basic service offerings in the N. Fryeburg (697) exchange:

Monthly Rates One-Time Charges

Single Party Residential Service $ 17.38*; $ 18.88 $38.00

Single Party Business Service $ 34.97*; $ 38.08 $38.00

In addition to the above monthly rates, a Federal Subscriber Line Charge applies to each line as follows:

$6.50 Residential lines and businesses with single lines

$7.40 Businesses with more than one line.

An Access Recovery Charge also applies to each line as follows:

$1.00 Residential lines (except Lifeline qualifi ed lines) and businesses with single lines

$1.92 Businesses with more than one line.

* Available only to current subscribers

All rates indicated are as of September 30, 2015. Taxes, fees and surcharges are not included in the pricing above. Taxes, fees, surcharges and rates are subject to change.

The above rates include the following:

• Voice grade access to the public switched network

• Access to emergency services (Enhanced 911)

• Local Usage

• Toll Limitation for qualifi ed low income customers

FairPoint Communications - Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. provides a Lifeline Program discount for certain residential service for eligible low-income customers with federal monthly support of $9.25 and state monthly support of $3.50. In addition, Lifeline customers may also qualify for free toll blocking to help them control long-distance usage. Lifeline customers using this offering can still use pre-paid calling cards or dial-around services to place long-distance calls from their homes.

The Lifeline Program is a government benefit program that provides discounted service to eligible low-income residential

customers. The Lifeline Program benefit is non-transferable and is open to eligible customers only. To receive the

Lifeline Program discount, residential customers must provide a completed application proving eligibility to FairPoint Communications- Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. Documentation proving enrollment in a qualified

government benefit program or establishing household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines must also be provided. Only one Lifeline Program discount is available per household on either a wireless or wireline telephone service. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain the discount can be punished by fine or imprisonment, be de-enrolled or can be barred from the Lifeline Program.

All customers who receive the Lifeline Program discount must now recertify eligibility annually. If you receive a recertification package from FairPoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc., you must respond within 30 days or FairPoint Communications-Northland Telephone Company of Maine, Inc. is required to remove the Lifeline Program discount from your account.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2015

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AKA STORAGE

Notice of Sale

Pursuant to the rental agreement between AKA Storage and the parties named below, their personal property shall become the property of AKA Storage on November 30, 2015, in order to satisfy all liens brought on by the default of payment.

Abigail Anderson – Raymond, Maine

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of Community Development Grant Fund Availability — Call for Applications

Please be advised the Town of Bridgton is soliciting applications for the TOWN OF BRIDGTON, MAINE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG PROGRAM for FFY 2016. Applications are due January 11, 2016, on or before 3 p.m. Applications shall fall under the following types of projects/programs: Public Service, Public Infrastructure/Facility, Housing, Downtown Revitalization, or Economic Development. Applications must meet one of two national objectives: serving those with low/moderate income or for the elimination of slum and blight. Applications will be reviewed by staff and forwarded to the Community Development Committee for a recommendation, and then forwarded to the Select Board for approval. It is not known, as of this writing, the amount of funds the town will receive. Applications are available in the Municipal Office at 3 Chase Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009, or on the town’s website: www.bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF FRYEBURG

Winter Parking Ban

To aid in the removal of snow from November 15, 2015 through April 15, 2016, no vehicle shall be parked on any public street or way from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., as per MSRA, Title 29-A Section 2068 and 2069, and the Town of Fryeburg Traffic Ordinance. Violators will be subject to a fine as defined in the Town Traffic Ordinance, and vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense if they interfere with plowing or snow removal operations.

MRSA 29-A, Section 2396 prohibits any person from placing in the public way snow or slush that has not accumulated there naturally. Violators will be subject to fines under this section.

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TOWN OF FRYEBURG

Winter Road Closings

Pursuant to MRSA, Title 23 Section 2953 (2), the following roads in Fryeburg will be closed to winter road maintenance from November 2015 through April 2016: Bog Pond Road, Clay Pond Road, Drift Road, Hemlock Bridge Road, Little Chatham Road, Porter Road and River Road. A list of the specific locations is posted at the Fryeburg Town Office and on the Town website at Fryeburgmaine.org

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Town of Raymond, Maine

Notice of Public Sale of Tax-Acquired Property

NOTICE

Please take notice that the Town of Raymond will conduct a public sale of the following properties in Raymond, subject to the prescribed procedures and conditions of sale:

Raymond Tax MapAddressInterests to be soldAssessed Value

Map 30, Lot 160 Haskell Ave.Land – 1.75 Acres$41,900

Map 42, Lot 8011 Mass Ave.Seasonal – .697 Acres$244,800

Map 21, Lot 020 Notched Pond Rd.Land - .19602 Acres$22,300

Map 23, Lot 210 Peppercorn WayLand – 1.5 Acres$32,700

Map 53, Lot 320 Harmon Rd.Land – 1.3 Acres$39,100

Please see website at www.raymondmaine.org, for schedule, draft Purchase & Sales Agreement and bid response form, or visit Raymond Town Office, 401 Webbs Mills Rd., Raymond, during business hours, or contact Sue Carr, Tax Collector at sue.carr@raymondmaine.org, 207-655-4742 x122.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5, 2015

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CASCO/NAPLES BULKY WASTE / CASCO/NAPLES TRANSFER STATION

Closing Notice

The Bulky Waste Facility will be closed Thursday, November 12th. The Transfer Station will remain open.

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TOWN OF DENMARK

Special Town Meeting

November 18, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Denmark Municipal Office

To act on the following three articles:

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

ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen, with the assistance and advice of a committee of three members to be elected by the Town, to dispose of any real estate acquired by the Town through nonpayment of taxes thereon, on such terms and conditions (including whether by public auction or sealed bid public sale) as the Board of Selectmen may deem advisable and in the best interest of the Town, including authority to retain, possess, improve, develop, lease or quiet title to any such tax-acquired property for such municipal or public purposes, and upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen may deem advisable and in the best interests of the Town, provided that, in the case of transfer to the delinquent taxpayer(s) or the successor(s) in interest to said delinquent taxpayer(s) the same may be accomplished by private sale, and in all cases of transfer of title to execute and deliver as required municipal quitclaim deeds therefore, and to elect such advisory committee of three members. (Selectmen recommend this be done).

ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer of the Town to waive the foreclosure of any tax lien mortgage before the expiration of the right of redemption, after consultation with and upon the consent of the Board of Selectmen in accordance with 36 MRSA §944.

s/Alvina Day, Town Clerk

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Rabies Clinic & Dog Licensing

Saturday, November 14, 2015, Harrison Town Office, 1 – 3 p.m. Rabies Shots – $10.00 per dog or cat. Neutered dogs – $6 per license. Non-neutered $11 per license

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Winter Parking Ban

Notice is being given that from November 15, 2015 to April 15, 2016, parking on all public streets, roads and parking lots is prohibited during snowstorms. Vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense. This is being done to facilitate the plowing of snow.

s/Melissa St. John, Town Clerk

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Notice of Invitation to Bid on Purchase of Town-Owned Property

The Town of Naples will receive sealed bids for the purchase of a certain parcel of tax-acquired property (Tax Map U29A, Lot 0005) located on Carrol Drive in Naples until 4:00 p.m. on December 4, 2015, at the Naples Town Office, 15 Village Green Lane, Naples, Maine 04055, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Interested bidders may obtain an Invitation to Bid packet at Naples Town Office. Minimum bid is $4,480.00. A bid deposit of 10% of the amount of the bid is required.

The Town reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any and all bids submitted, and to waive any formality in any bid which, at the sole discretion of the Board of Selectmen, appears to best serve the interests of the Town.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Notice of Invitation to Bid on Purchase of Town-Owned Property

The Town of Naples will receive sealed bids for the purchase of a certain parcel of tax-acquired property (Tax Map U29, Lot 0105) located at 36 Sleepy Hollow Road in Naples until 4:00 p.m. on December 4, 2015, at the Naples Town Office, 15 Village Green Lane, Naples, Maine 04055, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Interested bidders may obtain an Invitation to Bid packet at Naples Town Office. Minimum bid is $1,700. A bid deposit of 10% of the amount of the bid is required.

The Town reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any and all bids submitted, and to waive any formality in any bid which, at the sole discretion of the Board of Selectmen, appears to best serve the interests of the Town.

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TOWN OF SEBAGO

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Town of Sebago Planning Board will hold the following Public Hearing on November 10, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Sebago Town Office.

Site Plan Review – Glen Gaudin requests a Site Plan Review for a Minor Development / New Garage. The property is owned by Bluestone Realty Holdings Trust and is located on Sebago Tax Map 9, Lot 21.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF OCTOBER 29, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing — Dangerous Building

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a hearing on November 10, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the Bridgton Town Office in the downstairs meeting room located on Iredale Street, to determine whether the building/structure owned by Dan Palli, described as 15 Walker Street, and shown on Map 22, Lot 111 of the current Tax Maps of the Town of Bridgton, Maine, is dangerous or a nuisance.

For more information refer to the Town of Bridgton website: www.bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF BROWNFIELD

Public Notice – Intent to File

Please take notice that the Town of Brownfield, 82 Main Street, Brownfield, ME 04010, (207-935-2007), is intending to resubmit an application with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on or about November 1, 2015, pursuant to the provisions of 38 MRSA, Section 1301 et seq. and Maine’s Solid Waste Management Regulations.

The application is for an update to the original Transfer Station License that reflects the switch to single-sort recycling and includes a revised site map, revised operation and maintenance manual and change in traffic pattern. There has been no significant change to the facility itself or the nature of the activities taking place at 1076 Pequawket Trail in Brownfield, Maine.

According to Department regulations, interested parties must be publicly notified, written comments invited and, if justified, an opportunity for public hearing given. A request for a public hearing, or for the Board of Environmental Protection to assume jurisdiction over this application, must be received by the Department, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is accepted by the Department as complete for processing.

The application and supporting documentation are available for review at the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management (BRWM) at the appropriate DEP regional office, during normal working hours. A copy of the application and supporting documentation may also be seen at the Town Office located at 82 Main Street in Brownfield, Maine.

Send all correspondence to: Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, 17 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0017, (207-287-2651) or (800-452-1942).

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Office Closed – Veterans Day

The Naples Town Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, in observance of Veterans Day.

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TOWN OF WATERFORD

Planning Board – Site Walk

The Waterford Planning Board will hold a Site Walk for a proposed development on McWain Pond

at 9:00 a.m., November 8, 2015.

The walk will start at the corner of Passaconaway Road and Mayflower Ave.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2015

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HARRISON WATER DISTRICT

Flushing Mains and Hydrants

We will be flushing mains and hydrants starting Oct. 24th, through Nov. 14th. You may notice some discoloration of the water during the period.

William Winslow, Supt.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing — Dangerous Building

Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a hearing on November 10, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the Bridgton Town Office in the downstairs meeting room located on Iredale Street, to determine whether the building/structure owned by Dan Palli, described as 15 Walker Street, and shown on Map 22, Lot 11 of the current Tax Maps of the Town of Bridgton, Maine, is dangerous or a nuisance.

For more information refer to the Town of Bridgton website: www.bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of Intent to File

Please take notice that The Town of Bridgton, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, 207-647-8786, is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 480-A thru 480-BB, on or about October 19, 2015.

The application is for dredging the lagoon at Salmon Point Campground at 102 Salmon Point Road, Bridgton, Maine, known as Bridgton Tax Map 31 Lot 6.

A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office in Portland during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal office in Bridgton, Maine.

Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland, MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103.

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Notice of Tax Sale – Land

The Town of Harrison has for sale by sealed bid, (minimum bid $22,000), the municipality’s interest in a tax-acquired parcel of land: Tax Map/Lot 27-0011 – Acct: 1752. This is a 31± Acre Property, located on Plains Road, Bolsters Mills Road end.

Sealed bids, clearly marked, “Foreclosure Sale,” will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Bids will be opened and reviewed at the Selectmen’s Meeting that evening at 7:00 p.m.

The successful bidder will be given a Quit Claim Deed from the Town releasing any interest in the property the Town may have. Any unknown liens and attachments on this property will be the responsibility of the successful bidder.

The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

s/George Finch

Town Manager

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Voter Registration 

The Harrison Registrar of Voters/Town Clerk’s Office will be open Tuesday, October 27, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Voting. (This is in addition to our regular office hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

s/Melissa St. John

Town Clerk/Registrar of Voters

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Naples Planning Board will be having a site walk at 41 Loons Haven Drive at 6:30 p.m., prior to holding a meeting at 15 Village Green Lane on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda:

1. An application for a minor site plan review submitted by GCM Investments, Inc., for an addition to be added to the Loon’s Haven Family Campground Store (Tax Map R05, Lot 17), and the addition of a farmer’s porch to the existing structure.

Public welcome

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF OCTOBER 15, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Furnace Bid – West Bridgton Fire Station

The Town of Bridgton is seeking bid proposals for the replacement of an oil-fired furnace with a new propane-fired furnace at the West Bridgton Fire Station.

There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Monday, November 2, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., at the West Bridgton Fire Station, 923 North High Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009. This will give possible bidders the opportunity to ask questions regarding the bid package as well as seek information that may assist in developing their bid.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “Fire Station Furnace,” must be received by the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton Maine 04009, no later than November 16, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., at which place and time all proposals shall be opened and read aloud.

The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposal process and will award the contract(s) based upon those proposals that meet and are in the best interest of the Town of Bridgton. The Town may also select any alternative proposal that is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Prior experience and history will be a factor in awarding the bid. The Town reserves the right to reject all bids and restart the bid process.

Inquiries should be directed to Robert A. Peabody, Town Manager at 207-647-8786.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF OCTOBER 8, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Cemeteries

All baskets, pots and flowers must be removed from all Bridgton town-maintained cemeteries by Monday, October 19, 2015.

Thank you,

Jim Kidder, Public Works Director

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Municipal Officers’ Notice of Public Hearing on Secret Ballot Referendum

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 10 Iredale Street, in Bridgton, to hear public comment on the following questions that will be presented to the voters via referendum ballot on November 3, 2015:

Question 1. Shall an Ordinance entitled “November 3, 2015 Amendments to the Bridgton Sewage Ordinance” be enacted?

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of a Public Hearing – CDBG Funding Modification

The Select Board (BOS) shall hold a public hearing on a possible modification to the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding projects for HUD Fiscal Year 2015. The hearing shall take place at their regular meeting October 13, 2015, beginning at 6:00 P.M., located in the downstairs meeting room in the Municipal Office. The purpose of the meeting is to hear public comment on the modification. The proposed modification is discuss funds appropriated to the owners of 55 Main Street to demolish the existing building and construct a public parking lot to serve the area to be redirected to reroof the Town Hall on North High Street. The BOS is expected to take action at this hearing to direct staff to proceed with either project and also forward the town’s decision for funded projects, if amended, to the Cumberland County Community Development Office.

For more information, contact Anne Krieg, AICP, Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic & Community Development, in person at the Municipal Offices at 3 Chase Street, by phone 207-647-8786, or by e-mail: ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Public Hearing – General Assistance

The Harrison Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Town Office located at 20 Front Street.

The public hearing will be on the General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A-C. The appendices adjust the maximum amounts to qualify for general assistance.

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Notice of Tax Sale – Land

The Town of Harrison has for sale by sealed bid, (minimum bid $22,000), the municipality’s interest in a tax-acquired parcel of land: Tax Map/Lot 27-0011 – Acct: 1752. This is a 31± Acre Property, Located on Plains Road, Bolsters Mills Road end.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “Foreclosure Sale,” will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Bids will be opened and reviewed at the Selectmen’s Meeting that evening at 7:00 p.m. The successful bidder will be given a Quit Claim Deed from the Town releasing any interest in the property the Town may have. Any unknown liens and attachments on this property will be the responsibility of the successful bidder. The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

s/George Finch

Town Manager

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Office Closed

The Naples Town Office will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2015, in observance of Columbus Day.

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TOWN OF WATERFORD

For Sale - By Bid

1978 Miller Trailer RC540E

1978 John Deere Bulldozer Model 450C

Bids will be opened Tuesday, October 13, at 6:45 p.m., at the Municipal Building.

The Selectmen reserve the right to accept and/or reject any and all bids, and may select the bid most advantageous to the Town of Waterford.

For further information call Brad Grover at 583-2570. May be seen at the Waterford Public Works Building, 516 Waterford Road.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

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M.S.A.D. #61

Commercial Van – Bid No. Covan101315

M.S.A.D. #61 is looking for bids on a new commercial van for delivery of items throughout the district. The District welcomes proposals from dealers on listed specifications as well as alternative proposals. Bids should include information on vehicles proposed. Bids should include availability. Bids should indicate all and/or any rebates or discounts available.

All equipment quoted must be at least equal to the equipment make and model specified and must include manufacturer information and specifications sheets.

Bids will be accepted at the District Central Office, 900 Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine 04009, until Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be in a sealed envelope, clearly-marked “Commercial Van Bid No. Covan101315” in the lower left-hand corner. Bids received after Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., and bids received by facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted.

Please contact Andy Madura at (207) 693-4635 with any questions regarding this bid.

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M.S.A.D. #61

Used Vehicles – Bid No. Used101315

M.S.A.D. #61 is seeking to sell used vehicles located at Lake Region Bus Garage Facility by a sealed bid. Detailed information may be obtained by contacting the Director of Transportation, Facilities, and Food Services at (207) 693-6467 Ext. 237.

Bids will be received at the M.S.A.D. #61 Central Office, 900 Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine 04009, until Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. Bids must be in a sealed envelope, clearly-marked “Used Vehicles Bid No. Used101315” in the lower left-hand corner. Bids received after Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., and bids received by facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted.

Vehicles:

2000 International Thomas 72 Passenger School Bus 169,524 miles

2001 International Thomas 72 Passenger School Bus 195,603 miles

1998 Dodge Pickup with Slim Line Cab, 2 Wheel Drive 200,444 miles

1998 Dodge Caravan, 7 Passenger 241,502 miles

1999 Dodge Caravan, 7 Passenger 242,504 miles

1998 Dodge Pickup, 4x4, w/plow 154,419 miles

1991 Chevrolet 3500 Bucket Utility Truck 169,000 miles

1999 Chevrolet/Thomas Maintenance Van 1-ton 234,942 miles

1963 International 3-ton Wrecker w/plow, 100,326 miles

If you are interested in a bid packet, please contact Ramona T. Torres

at the Central Office, (207) 647-3048 Ext. 525.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Main Street Streetscape Design & Development – Request For Qualifications

This project seeks to commission a professional team led by a registered landscape architect to lead the design process for the Town of Bridgton’s Main Street Streetscape Project. This project spans from the monument to Pondicherry Park. Project includes a full streetscape redesign, including new sidewalks, tree planters, street lights, and site furnishings, curb line modifications, and ADA-compliant cross walks.

Design professionals are to submit their qualifications, in sealed envelopes marked “Town of Bridgton, Main Street Streetscape Design & Development,” to Anne Krieg, AICP, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, no later than 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Qualifications received after that time and date will not be accepted. For complete details please refer to our website: www.bridgtonmaine.org and click on public announcements.

Mandatory Site Walk will be held:

Wednesday, October 7, 2015, and Thursday, October 15, 2015, in the front door yard of the Bridgton Municipal Office at 9:00 a.m.

*Attendance at one of these site walks is mandatory.

All inquiries related to this RFQ are to be directed, in writing, to: Anne Krieg, AICP

Director of Planning, Economic & Community Development Town of Bridgton, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME 04009

207-647-8786, ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF DENMARK

Invitation to Bid – Winter Sand

The Town of Denmark is accepting bids for 3000± yards of Winter Sand. Bid Specs available at Town Office. Bids are due at town office by 4:00 p.m., Oct. 6, 2015. Mark envelope “Sand Bid.” For more information contact Ken Richardson at 452-2310.

The Town of Denmark reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Public Hearing – Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard 

The Harrison Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Town Office regarding applications submitted by Walter Connell to operate an Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard on 60 Springhouse Road, Harrison, Tax Map 53, Lot 3E-2; and John Campbell, d/b/a Sports Cars, to operate an Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard on Edes Falls Road, Harrison, Tax Map 3, Lot 12-3.

All interested individuals are encouraged to attend.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – General Assistance

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on October 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. Adoption of Maine Municipal’s “General Assistance Ordinance Appendix” (A, C & D), valid October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing Notice – Bid Request

The Town of Bridgton is seeking proposals for the replacement of a 45’x50’ concrete slab at the Bridgton Transfer Station located at 118 Sandy Creek Road, Bridgton, Maine, known as Bridgton Tax Map 5 Lot 81. Full Specifications are available on the Town of Bridgton website at www.bridgtonmaine.org

Sealed proposals, clearly marked “Transfer Station – Concrete Slab,” must be submitted to Town Manager, Town of Bridgton, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, until Friday, October 2, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., at which place and time all proposals shall be opened and read aloud. Three (3) originals must be supplied by each respondent.

The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposal process and will award the contract(s) based upon those proposals that meet and are in the best interest of the Town of Bridgton.

Inquiries should be directed to Robert Fitzcharles Sr., Transfer Station Manager, at 207-647-8276 during regular business hours of Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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TOWN OF FRYEBURG

Transfer Station – New Hours Effective Monday, October 5, 2015

Transfer Station Hours: Monday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Thursday: Closed; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday: Closed

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

General Assistance

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at 6:00 P.M., to hear public comment on the adoption of the MMA Model General Assistance Ordinance and Appendices A-F for the period of October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing Notice – Automobile - Graveyard/Junkyard Permits

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing on September 23, 2014, at 6:00 P.M., in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room located at the Municipal Office Building at 3 Chase Street in Bridgton, to receive public input regarding applications from Powerhouse Salvage and Ovide’s Used Cars for renewal of their Automobile - Graveyard/Junkyard permits, to be issued for October 2014 until October 2015, pursuant to the provisions of 30-A MRSA 3751 et seq.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Volunteers Wanted – 250th Year Anniversary Celebraton Ad Hoc Committee

The Town of Bridgton is seeking volunteers to serve on the newly-created 250th Year Anniversary Celebration Ad Hoc Committee. Interested individuals are urged to complete a Committee Application and submit it to the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, by Friday, October 2, 2015.

The Committee Charge and Applications are available on the Town of Bridgton website at www.bridgtonmaine.org or at the Bridgton Town Office.

Questions may be directed to Bob Peabody Jr., Town Manager at 207-647-8786

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Request for Bids – Bridgton Community Center – Exterior Trim Painting & Repair

Complete written bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked “Town of Bridgton, Exterior Trim Painting & Repair,” to Anne Krieg, AICP, 3 Chase Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009 not later than 3:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after that time and date will not be accepted.

Contract bid documents are available from:

Anne Krieg, AICP, 3 Chase Street, Bridgton ME 04009, Tel. 207-647-8786, or at ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org, or from www.bridgtonmaine.org/request-for-proposals-bids.html

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held: Monday, September 21, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009.

This project consists of painting and repair of exterior wooden trim (fascia, soffit, rake boards, etc.).

NOTE: The project is funded by HUD Community Development Block Grant funds. Davis-Bacon Federal Wage rates and reporting requirements apply to the project; please take notice of the wage rate determination attached to the bid documents.

The Town of Bridgton reserves the right to waive all informalities in bids, or to accept or reject any bids, should it be deemed in its best interest to do so.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

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CASCO/NAPLES BULKY WASTE – CASCO/NAPLES TRANSFER STATION

Bulky Waste Closed for Labor Day

Casco/Naples Bulky Waste will be closed Tues., Sept. 8th, in observance of Labor Day. The transfer Station will be

open normal hours, 7:00 – 5:30.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Bridgton Planning Board will conduct a Special Meeting and a Public Hearing in the Downstairs Meeting Room at the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009, on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following application: Bridgton Bottled Gas, Portland Road/4 Raspberry Lane, Map 6 Lot 24I — Site Plan Revision — Add 1 30,000-gallon tank

The application is available for viewing at the Bridgton Town Office Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments. The Board reserves the right to conduct any other routine business as necessary.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of a Public Hearing

to Create a 5-Year Plan for Future Uses of the Community Development Grant Fund – Call for Public Input

Please be advised there will be a hearing of the Town of Bridgton Select Board to discuss future uses of Community Development Block Grant funds. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 8, at 6:00 p.m., in the Municipal Building. The goal of the policy discussion is to create a 5-year plan for the use of CDBG funds. Lawful uses of the funds include town capital projects, façade treatment programs, housing rehabilitation programs, services and programs in service to persons of low to moderate income, town feasibility studies, and administration of the grant.

The public is invited to participate in this commencement of discussion for this plan. Questions may be directed to Anne Krieg, AICP, Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development, by phone 207-647-8786 or by e-mail, ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org

More information will be placed on the town’s website under planning/development at www.bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF DENMARK

Board of Appeals – Notice of Public Hearing

Thursday, September 10, 2015, 7:00 p.m., Denmark Municipal Bldg., 62 East Main St., Denmark

Requested Variance for: Randall A. Glickman and Cynthia W. Glickman, 151 Moose Pond Rd., Map 032, Lot 030

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a site walk at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at 447 Roosevelt Trail, followed by a meeting at the municipal office building located at 15 Village Green Lane, at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda:

1. A sketch plan for a Minor Subdivision located on Naples Tax Map R02, Lot 16-6, submitted by Ronald and Patricia Shaw.

2. An application for a minor site plan review for Causeway Marina, Inc., for property submitted found on Tax Map U02, Lot 39, submitted by Dan Allen for a second-story storage area to the existing building.

3. An application for a Major Site Plan Review submitted by K.P. Gagnon Company, LLC, regarding Tax Map U04, Lot 1, for the proposed construction of a 9,000 sq. ft. structure to be used as a possible retail center at 447 Roosevelt Trail.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF AUGUST 27, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of Public Hearing – Special Amusement Permit

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at the Municipal Building to accept oral and written comments on an application from Shawnee Peak Holdings, LLC (119 Mountain Road) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF CASCO

Invitation to Bid – 2015–2016 Winter Sand Stockpile

The Town of Casco is currently accepting bids for the stockpiling of winter sand for the 2015–2016 season. Bids are due in the office of the Town Manager (635 Meadow Road) no later than Monday, September 21, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. To obtain specifications and bid forms, call the Casco Town Office at 627-4515, or visit the Town website at www.cascomaine.org

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Office Closed

The Naples Town Office will be closed on Monday,  September 7th, 2015, in observance of Labor Day.

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TOWN OF SEBAGO

Planning Board – Notice of Public Hearing

The Town of Sebago Planning Board will hold the following Public Hearing on September 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Sebago Town Office.

Subdivision Plan Review – Scott Lavoie requests a Subdivision Plan Review for the proposed Rocky Road Acres Subdivision project. The property is owned by JBH Properties and is located on Sebago Tax Map 3, Lot 21-E. (25 Rocky Road)

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF AUGUST 13, 2015

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AKA STORAGE

Notice of Sale

Pursuant to the rental agreement between AKA Storage and the parties named below, their personal property shall become the property of AKA Storage on August 28, 2015, in order to satisfy all liens brought on by the default of payment.

Lenay Hartford — Brunswick, Maine

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D & J SEPTIC SERVICE

Public Notice of Intent to File

Please take notice that Jennifer Charles d/b/a/ D & J Septic Service, 47 Westview Drive, Fryeburg, ME 04037, (207) 935-2222, is intending to file an application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on or before September 1, 2015, pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A., Section 1301 et. seq. and 06-096 CMR Chapter 420.

The application is for: Transfer of operator of an existing septage storage facility at 2025 Main Street (Route 5) Fryeburg, ME (existing location behind Fryeburg Transfer Facility owned by Town of Fryeburg and operated by D & J Septic Service).

According to DEP regulations, interested parties must be publicly notified, written comments invited, and if justified, an opportunity for public hearing given. A written request for a public hearing, or that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction of the application, must be received by the Department no later than 20 days after the application is accepted by the Department as complete for processing.

The application and supporting documentation are available for review at the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management (BRWM) at the appropriate DEP regional office during normal working hours. A copy of the application and supporting documentation may also be seen at the municipal office in Fryeburg, Maine.

Send all correspondence to: Attn: Residuals Utilization Unit, BRWM, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, 17 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0017, (207-287-2651 or 1-800-452-1942).

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony – Woods Pond Beach

The Bridgton Board of Selectmen will conduct a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Woods Pond Beach, located on South High Street/Route 117, on Monday, August 17, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. (rain date Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.) to celebrate the new playground equipment and the installation of a new fence. We will also publicly thank Carole Ayer for her generous donation towards the equipment. Light refreshments will be served.

Please join us on beautiful Woods Pond!

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Capital Improvement Committee – Volunteers Wanted

The Town of Bridgton is seeking volunteers to serve on the newly-created Capital Improvement Committee. Interested individuals are urged to complete a Committee Application and submit it to the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, by Friday, September 4, 2015.

Applications are available on the Town of Bridgton website at www.bridgtonmaine.org or at the Bridgton Town Office.

Questions may be directed to Bob Peabody Jr., Town Manager, at 207-647-8786.

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TOWN OF HIRAM

Snowplow Contract Out to Bid

23.5 Miles, North End Only – Plus additional non-highway locations specified within the contract.

Bid must be a set amount per mile for a one-year term with the option, upon satisfactory performance, to negotiate a three-year contract for plowing and applying sand to all specified roads and areas. The town purchases the sand and salt.

A bid sheet and sample contract are available at the Town Office.

Bids are due back to the Hiram Town Office by 3 p.m., August 27th, 2015.

Any awarded contractor must show proof of general liability and vehicle insurance with the town listed as certificate holder, and provide proof of workers’ compensation insurance or a certificate stating exempt from the state.

The Hiram Selectmen reserve the right to reject any and all offers submitted which are not in the town’s best interest as determined by the selectmen.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Liquor License / Special Amusement Permit

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on August 24, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. An application for a Liquor License for Bray’s Brew Pub & Eatery, located at 678 Roosevelt Trail, submitted by Michael Bray.

2. An application for a Special Amusement Permit for Bray’s Brew Pub & Eatery, located at 678 Roosevelt Trail.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF AUGUST 6, 2015
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LAKESIDE PINES CAMPGROUND
Notice of Intent to File for Renewal of Maine Wastewater Discharge License/Maine Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Application
Please take note that, pursuant to 38 MRSA, Sections 413 and 414-A, Lakeside Pines Campground of 54 Lakeside Pines Rd., Bridgton, Maine, intends to file a wastewater discharge permit application with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The application is for the discharge of 5000gpd of Sanitary wastewater to the groundwater in Bridgton, Maine.
This application will be filed on or about August 15, 2015, and will be available for public inspection at DEP’s Augusta office during normal business hours,. A copy may also be seen at the municipal offices in Bridgton, Maine.
A request for a public hearing or request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the DEP, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found acceptable for processing, or 30 days from the date of notice, whichever is longer. Requests shall state the nature of the issue(s) to be raised. Unless otherwise provided by law, a hearing is discretionary and may be held if the Commissioner or the Board finds significant public interest or there is conflicting technical information.
During the time specified above, persons wishing to receive copies of draft permits and supporting documents, when available, may request them from DEP. Persons receiving a draft permit shall have 30 days in which to submit comments or to request a public hearing on the draft.
Public comment will be accepted until a final administrative action is taken to approve, approve with conditions or deny this application. Written public comments or requests for information may be made to the Division of Water Quality Management, Department of Environmental Protection, State House Station #17, Augusta, Maine 04333-0017. Telephone (207) 287-3901.
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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JULY 30, 2015

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S.A.D. 61 – LAKE REGION MIDDLE SCHOOL

New Student Enrollment

Grades 6, 7 and 8, Tuesday, Aug. 18th, 2015, 8:00 a.m. to Noon

No appointment necessary.

Please bring birth certificate, immunization record, and two proofs of residency.

School address: 204 Kansas Rd., Naples, ME 04055, Phone: 647-8403 or 693-4784

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TOWN OF CASCO

Planning Board Agenda – August 10, 2015

Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road – 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of June 8, 2015 and July 13, 2015

2. Barry J. Hobbins, duly authorized attorney for AT&T Mobility ) a/k/a New Cingular Wireless, has submitted an application for Site Plan Approval for a Wireless Communication Facility located at 190 Tamarack Trail. Said property is known as Map 6, Lot 34-7 and is titled to Robert and Shellie Symonds.

3. Other.

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TOWN OF LOVELL

Appeals Board – Public Hearing

The Lovell Appeals Board will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 12th, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lovell Town Office, in regards to an administrative appeal filed by Robert Upton, et al, regarding the decision issued by the CEO declaring the Micklon property located at 219 Christian Hill Rd. in Lovell, being Map R01, Lot 028D, to be a Type 1 Home Occupation.

Michael Burke,Chairman

Appeals Board

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JULY 23, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Capital Improvements Committee Volunteers Wanted

The Board of Selectmen request volunteers to serve on the “Capital Improvement Committee.” Background or knowledge of the construction trade is preferred. The purpose of the Committee is to annually review the Capital Improvement Plan, prioritizing identified projects and recommending new projects for possible inclusion in the annual budget process.

If interested, please submit a Committee Application to Town of Bridgton, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009 on or before Friday, July 31, 2015.

Applications are available at the Town Office or the Town of Bridgton website at www.bridgtonmaine.org. Questions may be directed to Robert A. Peabody Jr., Town Manager, at 207-647-8786.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JULY 9, 2015

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AKA STORAGE

Notice of Sale

Pursuant to the rental agreement between AKA Storage and the parties named below, their personal property shall become the property of AKA Storage on July 27, 2015, in order to satisfy all liens brought on by the default of payment. Dan Ellingwood — Sebago, Maine

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TOWN OF DENMARK

Request for Proposals – Auditing Services 

The Town of Denmark is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting Firms to perform the Year End Audit Services for the Town’s funds and account groups. The auditing services shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.

The Town of Denmark, located in Oxford County, has a population of approximately 1,148 and has an annual budget of approximately $1.3 million excluding education. The Town has a Town Meeting/Selectmen/Town Manager form of government and operates on a July–June Fiscal Year.

The complete Request for Proposals is available on the Town’s web site at www.denmarkmaine.org

Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., on Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Denmark Town Office. All proposals shall be in a sealed envelope marked “Audit Proposal” and sent to: Town of Denmark, Daniel J. Merhalski, Town Manager, 62 E. Main Street, Denmark, ME 04022.

Prior audits are available upon request. All questions and requests for information should be directed to Daniel Merhalski, Town Manager, at (207) 452-8850.

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Notice of Tax Sale – Land

The Town of Harrison has for sale by sealed bid, (minimum bid $24,000), the municipality’s interest in a tax-acquired parcel of land: Tax Map/Lot 27-0011 – Acct: 1752. This is a ±31-acre property. Located on Plains Road, Bolsters Mills Road end.

Sealed bids, clearly-marked “Foreclosure Sale,” will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Bids will be opened and reviewed at the Selectmen’s Meeting that evening at 7:00 p.m.

The successful bidder will be given a Quit Claim Deed from the Town releasing any interest in the property the Town may have. Any unknown liens and attachments on this property will be the responsibility of the successful bidder.

The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

s/George Finch, Town Manager

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Planning Board

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the municipal office building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. An application for a major site plan review regarding new construction of an unheated boat storage building for property found on Tax Map U04, Lot 2A, submitted by Daniel Craffey.

Public welcome

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TOWN OF STOW

Cancellation for Request for Bids

Due to unexpected developments, the Town of Stow will not be accepting bids from Contractors to maintain winter roads at this time.

Town of Stow

Board of Selectmen

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JULY 2, 2015
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BRIDGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Abandoned Property
Bridgton Historical Society is in possession of the property listed below with no record of ownership or transfer of title. If proof of claim is not presented by the current owner(s) to Bridgton Historical Society, and if the owner’s right to receive the property is not established to the society’s satisfaction within 65 days, the property will be considered abandoned and become the property of Bridgton Historical Society.
Persons wishing to claim this property should contact Ned Allen, Executive Director, at 207-647-3699, 5 Gibbs Ave., PO Box 44, Bridgton, ME 04009, or info@bridgtonhistory.org
Anthem of the USSR, published by Am-Rus Music Corp.; Folio of 8 Soviet War Posters, reproduced by Russian War Relief, Inc.; map of the USSR published by American Society for Russian Relief, Inc.; 76 mounted early 20th-century photographs, some hand-tinted, by J.B. Kahill, Bicknell, Lamson, and others; framed picture/assemblage of doorway, signed Orrin A. Tubbs; History of Cumberland County, Maine, 1880; Biographical Review, Cumberland County, 1896 (3 copies); The New Encyclopedic Atlas and Gazetteer of the World, 1908; Cram’s Standard American Railway System Atlas, 1801; The New Reference Atlas of the World, 1927; Johnson’s Family Atlas, 1860; Atlas of Aroostook County, Maine, 1877; State of Maine Atlas, J.H. Stuart & Co., 1892-3, 1894-5; Atlas of the City of Portland and South Portland, Maine, 1914; Map, River Systems of Maine to Illustrate ‘Wells’s Water Power of Maine,’” 1855; Library Atlas of the World, V. 1 & 2, Rand McNally, 1913; USGS Topographical Maps of Maine & NH, early 20th century editions; Large aerial photo of flooded river and mills; Collection of USGS River Survey maps of major river systems in Maine; Hanging Wall Clock, New Haven Clock Co.; Kodak Flurolite Enlarger A with photo accessories; a Hudson Bay coat that was left on the porch in 2010.
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C.E.S., INC.
Public Notice of Intent to File – Maine Pure
Please take notice that, pursuant to 38 MRSA, Sections 413 and 414-A, Maine Pure of 70 Porter Road, Fryeburg, Maine 04037, intends to file an application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The application is for the discharge of 1,500 gallons per day of treated bottle wash water via a subsurface infiltration field in Fryeburg, Maine. Wards Pond is the receiving water for groundwater in this area.
The application will be filed on or about July 10, 2015, and will be available for public inspection at DEP’s Augusta office during normal business hours. A copy may also be seen at the municipal offices in Fryeburg, Maine.
A request for public hearing or request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the DEP, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found acceptable for processing, or 30 days from the date of this notice, whichever is longer. Requests shall state the nature of the issue(s) to be raised. Unless otherwise provided by law, a hearing is discretionary and may be held if the Commissioner or the Board finds significant public interest or there is conflicting technical information.
During the time specified above, persons wishing to receive copies of draft permits and supporting documents, when available, may request them from DEP. Persons receiving a draft permit shall have 30 days in which to submit comments or to request a public hearing on the draft.
Public comment will be accepted until a final administrative action is taken to approve, approve with conditions or deny this application. Written public comments or requests for information may be made to the Division of Water Quality Management, Department of Environmental Protection, State House Station #17, Augusta, ME 04333-0017. Telephone: (207) 287-3901.
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MSAD #72
Notice of Destruction of Special Services Education Records
Notice of Destruction of Special Services Educational Records: As of July 17th, 2015, MSAD #72 will begin to destroy Special Services Educational Records for Special Services students who attended a school in the MSAD #72 School District and were born on or before June 30, 1985, or graduated in the 2005–2006 school year. If you were born on or before June 30, 1985, or graduated in the 2005–2006 school year, and would like to obtain your Special Services Educational Records, please contact the Special Services office at (207) 935-2600 Ext. 19 before July 17th, 2015. A record of a student’s name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, grade level completed, and year completed will be permanently maintained, as required by law.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Public Hearing – Notice of Intent to File
The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments concerning the following “Notice of Intent to File.”
“Please take notice that The Town of Bridgton, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, 207-647-8786 is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provision of 38 M.R.S.A. §§480-A thru 480-BB on or about July 10, 2015.
The application is for dredging the lagoon for boat traffic at Salmon Point Campground, Bridgton, Maine, known as Bridgton Tax Map 31 Lot 6.
A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.
The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection office in Portland during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the Municipal Office in Bridgton, Maine during normal working hours.
Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland where the application is filed for public inspection: MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103.”
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TOWN OF CASCO
Casco Planning Board Agenda – July 13, 2015 – Casco Community Center – 940 Meadow Road – 7:00 P.M.
1.    Approve Minutes of June 8, 2015
2.    Wayne T. Wood, as agent for MECAP LLC, has submitted an application for An Amendment to an Approved Subdivision to divide Lot 6 of said Plan into two lots. The original Lot 6 will contain 2.8 acres and the newly-created lot will contain 3.1 acres. The property is shown on the Tax Map as Map 4, Lot 23-6. The property is commonly known as 3 Graystone Drive and is located in Residential and LRR zones. This matter is a continuation from the June 8, 2015 meeting.
3.    A.E. Hodsdon, as agent for State of Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, has submitted an application for Site Plan Review to allow for the Expansion of the Parking Lot at Sebago Lake State Park. The Property is known as Map 1, Lot 1 and is located in the Residential, Aquifer Protection Overlay and Resource Protection Zones.
4.    Barry J. Hobbins, duly authorized attorney for AT&T Mobility ) a/k/a New Cingular Wireless, has submitted an application for Site Plan Approval for a Wireless Communi-cation Facility located at 190 Tamarack Trail. Said property is known as Map 6, Lot 34-7 and is titled to Robert and Shellie Symonds.
5.    Sketch Plan Review Request has been submitted by the Town of Casco for property known as Map 38m, Lot 33 and commonly known as 635-637 Meadow Road. The property is located in the Village Zone.
6.    Other.
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TOWN OF NAPLES
Planning Board – Notice of Public Hearing
The Naples Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on a Voter’s petition for a zoning change under 30-A M.R.S.A. Section 2522 to allow the Zoning map to be amended by changing Tax Map U4, Lot 2A, Book 206, page 485, as described in Cumberland County Registry of Deeds, from residential-rural to commercial, on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 7 p.m., at the Naples Municipal Building, 15 Village Green Lane.
The proposed petition is available for review and inspection at the Naples Municipal Building.
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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JUNE 25, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Transfer Station Closed

The Bridgton Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2015, in observance of Independence Day.

Our regular hours of operation are: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. CLOSED on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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TOWN OF DENMARK

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 – Special Town Meeting

There will be a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Denmark Municipal Building, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., to act upon the following articles:

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

Article 2. To vote by secret ballot on the following question: Shall Beverly J. Caparco be recalled from the office of Selectman?

Article 3. To vote by secret ballot on the following question: Shall Richard K. Mason Jr. be recalled from the office of Selectman?

s/Alvina Day, Town Clerk

Polls Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Office Closed

The Naples Town Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, 2015, and Saturday, July 4th, 2015, in observance of Independence Day.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Notice of Public Hearing – Planning Board

The Naples Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on a Voter’s petition for a zoning change under 30-A M.R.S.A. Section 2522 to allow the Zoning map to be amended by changing Tax Map U5, Lot 21, Book 242, page 333 and Tax Map U5, Lot 21A and lot U12, Lot 26, Book 14-041, page 193, as described in Cumberland County Registry of Deeds, from residential-rural to commercial, on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 7 p.m., at the Naples Municipal Building, 15 Village Green Lane.

The proposed petition is available for review and inspection at the Naples Municipal Building.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Planning Board

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the municipal office building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. A site plan review for property found on Tax Map R03, Lot 35A, submitted by Carl and Kathy Sweezey, for a proposed 5000 square ft. construction and reconfiguration of a parking area.

2. An application for a minor subdivision for property located at Songo School Road, found on Tax Map R07, Lot 5C, submitted by Carolyn Drew.

3. An application for a minor site plan review submitted by Matt Sullivan for The Galley Restaurant, located at 327 Roosevelt Trail, found on Tax Map U04, Lot 5.

4. An application for a minor site plan review for property found on Tax Map U04, Lot 2A, submitted by Daniel Craffey.

5. Modification of the Trickey Pond Boat Ramp for the Town of Naples.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JUNE 18, 2015

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TOWN OF DENMARK

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 – Special Town Meeting

There will be a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Denmark Municipal Building, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., to act upon the following articles:

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

Article 2. To vote by secret ballot on the following question: Shall Beverly J. Caparco be recalled from the office of Selectman?

Article 3. To vote by secret ballot on the following question: Shall Richard K. Mason Jr. be recalled from the office of Selectman?

s/Alvina Day, Town Clerk

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on June 29, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane.

On the agenda:

1. An application for a Liquor License for Captain Jack’s at Naples Marina, located at 34 Naples Marina Lane, submitted by Allen Bianco Family LLC.

2. An application for a Special Amusement Permit for Captain Jack’s, located at 34 Naples Marina Lane.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JUNE 11, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing - Tarry A While Liquor License 

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 P.M. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1 in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Tarry A While Resort (17 Tarry A While Road) for a New Liquor License.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing - Special Amusement Permit

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 P.M. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1 in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Tarry A While Resort (17 Tarry A While Road) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of Intent to File

Please take notice that The Town of Bridgton, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, 207-647-8786, is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§480-A thru 480-BB, on or about July 10, 2015.

The application is for dredging the lagoon for boat traffic at Salmon Point Campground, Bridgton, Maine, known as Bridgton Tax Map 31, Lot 6.

A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection office in Portland during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the Municipal Office in Bridgton, Maine, during normal working hours.

Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland where the application is filed for public inspection: MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103.

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Board of Appeals

The Harrison Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., to review a Variance Application submitted by David Randall, represented by Jason Randall, Harrison Marina, 4 Main Street, Harrison, Maine, Map 45, Lot 81.

A Site Walk will be performed at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting to follow at the Harrison Town Office Meeting Room.

s/Mary Tremblay, Assistant CEO

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TOWN OF RAYMOND

Public Notice – Dumpster Removal

Effective Monday, June 22, 2015, dumpsters located at the Raymond Town Office will be removed due to ongoing abuse. Raymond residents and property owners should use weekly curbside collection for MSW and recycling disposal.

Individuals disposing of any materials on Town property will be subject to criminal prosecution.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JUNE 4, 2015

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BRIDGTON COMMUNITY CENTER

Invitation to Bid – Cleaning Services

The Bridgton Community Center is accepting bids for cleaning services to be done at 15 Depot Street in Bridgton.

Bids will be accepted up to June 30, 2015.

Contact Lorraine Goldrup at 647-3116 to schedule an appointment and site visit.

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M.S.A.D. #61

Invitation to Bid – Bid No. 061815BS

Maine School Administrative District No. 61 is currently seeking sealed proposals for furnishing the District with two (2) minimum 77-passenger type C school buses, as specified in the attached proposal and specifications. Bids will be received at the District Office, M.S.A.D. No. 61, 900 Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine 04009 until 2:00 p.m., June 18, 2015, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

*Please direct any questions regarding bid specifications to Andy Madura at (207) 693-6467.

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M.S.A.D. #61

Invitation to Bid – Bid No. 061815GE

Maine School Administrative District No. 61 is accepting bids from qualified vendors for purchase of grounds equipment as follows, one (1) commercial tractor with front mower, hard cab, and snow blower attachments.

• Bids shall include all set up and delivery costs.

• Bids shall include all warrantees.

• Bids shall include approximate date of delivery.

Bids will be received at the District Office, M.S.A.D. No. 61, 900 Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine 04009 until 2:00 p.m., June 18, 2015, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

*Please direct any questions regarding bid specifications to Andy Madura at (207) 693-6467.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Invitation to Bid – Items for Sale

The Town of Bridgton is offering the following items for sale by sealed bid: 2008 Ford Crown Vic with 119,223 miles, 1973? Ford F800 with 118,775 miles, 1987 Morbark Eager Beaver portable chipper

Additional information and photos are available on the Town of Bridgton website at www.bridgtonmaine.org. The items are being sold “as is” and can be viewed at the Bridgton Public Works Garage located at 31 Willett Road, Bridgton, Maine 04009, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Thursday.

Sealed proposals, clearly marked with the item you wish to bid on, must be received by the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, no later than 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at which place and time all bids received will be opened and read aloud.

Inquiries should be directed to Jim Kidder, Public Works Director at 207-647-2326. The Board of Selectmen will award the bid at their regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. The Board has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

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TOWN OF LOVELL

Planning Board – Special Meeting

The Lovell Planning Board will hold a special meeting at the Lovell Town Office on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is for in-service training for board members on Shoreland Zoning issues.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Liquor Licenses/Special Amusement Permits

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on June 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. An application for a Liquor License for Naples Pizza and Dugout located at 1124 Roosevelt Trail, submitted by Lisa and Keith McKnight.

2. An application for a Special Amusement Permit for Pretentious Pie Co. located at 679 Roosevelt Trail.

3. An application for a Liquor License for Pretentious Pie Co. located at 679 Roosevelt Trail.

4. An application for a Special Amusement Permit for Merced’s on Brandy Pond located at 770 Roosevelt Trail.

5. An application for a Liquor License for Merced’s on Brandy Pond, submitted by Merced’s on Brandy Pond, Inc.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF MAY 28, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of Public Hearing – Special Amusement Permit

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1 in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Punkin Valley Restaurant (1270 North High Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF CASCO

Volunteers Needed

The Town of Casco is currently looking for volunteers to fill the following positions: Conservation Committee Member, Energy Committee Member, Zoning Board of Appeals; 1 unexpired term to 2017, regular member; 1 unexpired term to 2017, alternate member; 1 three-year term, alternate member.

Interested parties may contact David P. Morton, Town Manager, at (207) 627-4515 X 201 or e-mail at manager@cascomaine.org

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TOWN OF CASCO

Casco Planning Board Agenda

June 8, 2015, Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road, 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of May 11, 2015

2. Wayne T. Wood, as agent for MECAP LLC, has submitted an application for an Amendment to an Approved Subdivision to divide Lot 6 of said Plan into two lots. The original Lot 6 will contain 2.8 acres and the newly-created lot will contain 3.1 acres. The property is shown on the Tax Map as Map 4, Lot 23-6. The property is commonly known as 3 Graystone Drive, and is located in Residential and LRR zones.

3. Other.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Annual Town Meeting, June 1, 2015

The Naples Annual Town Meeting will be held at the Naples Municipal Office Buildings, located at 15 Village Green Lane, on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Copies of the warrant will be available at the Town Office and online at www.townofnaples.org

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF MAY 21, 2015

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BRODERICK & BRODERICK, P.A., ATTORNEYS AT LAW

Order for Service by Publication – Title to Real Estate Involved

State of Maine, Cumberland, ss.

Maine District Court, District Nine

Location: Portland, Division of Cumberland

Docket No. PORDC-RE-2012-131

United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, Plaintiff, vs. Wanda Pauline Merrill, Personal Representative of the Estate of Parker Lovejoy Brooks, Jr., Defendant and Vincent J. Atripaldi and Elise Willey f/k/a/ Elise Atripaldi and Wanda P. Merrill and Brian Libby and Kayla Libby, and all other persons unascertained, not in being, or unknown claiming by, through or under the decedent, Lorna Mae Libby, or any of the above-named parties as heirs, devisees, appointees or in any other way Parties In Interest

On Motion of the Plaintiff for an order for service by publication of the Complaint for Foreclosure on Brian Libby and Kayla Libby and all other persons unascertained, not in being, or unknown claiming by, through or under the Decedent, Lorna Mae Libby, or any of the above named parties as heirs, devisees, appointees or in any other way pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 4(g), it appearing that this is an action to foreclose a mortgage from Parker L. Brooks and Elizabeth W. Brooks to the United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, dated August 21, 1990 and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 9287 Page 166 on premises located in Windham, Maine.

It further appears, and the Court so finds, that personal service of the Complaint cannot be made upon Brian Libby and Kayla Libby and all other persons unascertained, not in being, or unknown claiming by, through or under the Decedent, Lorna Mae Libby, or any of the above named parties as heirs, devisees, appointees or in any other way, inasmuch as their present whereabouts is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be established, it is hereby Ordered that service be made upon Brian Libby and Kayla Libby and all other persons unascertained, not in being, or unknown claiming by, through or under the Decedent, Lorna Mae Libby, or any of the above named parties as heirs, devisees, appointees or in any other way by publishing this Order once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Bridgton News, a newspaper of general circulation in Cumberland County. The first publication shall be made within twenty (20) days after the Order is granted. Service by publication shall be complete on the twenty-first day after the first publication. Within twenty (20) days after service is completed by the foregoing method, Brian Libby and Kayla Libby and all other persons unascertained, not in being, or unknown claiming by, through or under the Decedent, Lorna Mae Libby, or any of the above named parties as heirs, devisees, appointees or in any other way shall appear and defend this action by filing an answer with the Clerk of the Maine District Court at P. O. Box 412, Portland, Maine 04112, and also by serving a copy of the answer on Plaintiff’s attorney, Richard H. Broderick, Jr., Esq., at P. O. Box 5, Lincoln, Maine 04457. Brian Libby and Kayla Libby and all other persons unascertained, not in being, or unknown claiming by, through or under the Decedent, Lorna Mae Libby, or any of the above named parties as heirs, devisees, appointees or in any other way are hereby notified that if they fail to do so a judgment by default will be rendered against them for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Important Warning: If you fail to file an answer within the time stated above, or if after you file your answer you fail to appear at any time the court notifies you to do so, a judgment by default may be entered against you in your absence for the relief demanded within the required time.  If you intend to oppose this lawsuit, do not fail to answer within the required time.

If you believe the Plaintiff is not entitled to all or part of the claim set forth in the Complaint or if you believe you have a claim of your own against the Plaintiff, you should talk to a lawyer. You may ask the office of the Clerk of the Maine District Court for information as to places where you may seek legal assistance.

Dated: 5/12, 2015

s/Paul Eggert, Judge, Maine District Court

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CASCO/NAPLES BULKY WASTE — CASCO/NAPLES TRANSFER STATION

Holiday Hours

Casco/Naples Bulky Waste will be closed Tuesday, May 26th for Memorial Day. The Transfer Station

will remain open.

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P&K SAND AND GRAVEL, INC.

Public Notice of Intent to File

Please take notice that P&K Sand and Gravel, Inc., 234 Casco Road, Naples, Maine intends to file an Air Emission License application with the Maine  Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A, Section 590 on May 18, 2015. The application is for production of aggregate materials at P&K Heath Quarry, 90 Indian Acres Rd., Casco, Maine. According to Department Regulations, interested parties must be publicly notified, written comments invited, and if justified, an opportunity for public hearing given. A request for a public hearing or for the Board of Environmental Protection to assume jurisdiction must be received by the Department, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is accepted by the Department as complete for processing.

The application and supporting documentation will be available for review at The Bureau of Air Quality (BAQ) DEP offices in Augusta, (207) 287-2437, during normal working hours. A copy of the application and supporting documentation will also be available at the municipal office in Casco, Maine.

Written public comments may be sent to Eric Kennedy at the Bureau of Air Quality, State House Station #17, Augusta, Maine 04333.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Bridgton Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine, on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, beginning at 7:00 p.m., to consider the following application: Mary Tremblay and James Bennett, 103 North Bridgton Road; Map 39 Lot 24, Residence/Firearms and Retail Shop.

The application is available for viewing at the Bridgton Town Office Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments. The Board reserves the right to conduct any other routine business as necessary.

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TOWN OF FRYEBURG

Public Hearing – Comprehensive Plan

Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Officers of the Town of Fryeburg will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at The Fryeburg Town Office in said Fryeburg, to hear public comment on the following: “Shall the Town enact the proposed Town of Fryeburg 2014 Comprehensive Plan?”

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the municipal office building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. A minor site plan review for property located at 828 Roosevelt Trail found on Tax Map U01, Lot 2, submitted by Wai Houng Lam.

2. An application for Change of Use for 1872 Roosevelt Trail found on Tax Map R03, Lot 38, submitted by Mark Swanton.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF MAY 14, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of a Public Hearing – CDBG Funding

The Select Board (BOS) shall hold a public hearing on a modification to the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding projects for HUD Fiscal Year 2015. The hearing shall take place at their regular meeting May 26, 2015, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to hear public comment on the modification. The proposed modification is to assign the funds for the bathroom at Highland Lake to be used for the same at Woods Pond. The BOS is expected to take action at this hearing to forward the town’s requested modification for funded projects as either accepted or otherwise amended to the Cumberland County Community Development Office. For more information, contact Anne Krieg, AICP, Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development, in person at the Municipal Offices at 3 Chase Street, by phone at 207-647-8786, or by e-mail: ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing – Special Amusement Permit

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1 in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Beef and Ski Restaurant (243 Portland Road) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing – Special Amusement Permit

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Depot Street Tap House (18 Depot Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Invitation to Bid – Town Hall Renovations – North High Street, Bridgton, Maine 

The Town of Bridgton is requesting bids for renovations to the Town Hall, located at North High Street in Bridgton, Maine. Sealed bids for the Town Hall Renovations will be received by the Town of Bridgton at Bridgton Town Office until 2 p.m., on May 28, 2015, and then opened and read aloud. Bids submitted after this time will not be accepted.

Submit bids in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Town Hall Renovations.” Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of 5% of the bid amount. This may be a certified check, bank treasurer’s check, bank cashier’s check, bank money order, cash, or a bid bond. Checks and money orders shall be payable to the Town of Bridgton, to be deposited in its account. Deposits will be returned to bidders within a reasonable amount of time after signing of contract.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Anne Krieg, Town of Bridgton Planning, Economic & Community Development Director, at 207-647-8786 or ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org. Contractors may obtain one Bid Set of Construction Documents including: Project Manual, Drawings, Instructions to Bidders and Bid Forms on or after May 12, 2015, from Am-At-Uer Service Print Shop for a nonrefundable sum of $65.00 made payable to Am-At-Uer Service. Am-At-Uer Service is located at 231 Oxford Street, Portland, Maine — Phone 772-7006. Copies of the documents can be mailed for an additional payment covering the cost of delivery — check made payable to Am-At-Uer Service. A set will also be available in the Bridgton Municipal offices for viewing during regular business hours.

An optional Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on May 19, 2015, at 2 p.m., at the Town Hall on North High Street, Bridgton. Contact Anne Krieg at 207-647-8786 for more information.

The successful bidder will be required to sign a standard contract and provide a certificate of insurance for public liability, property damage, and worker’s compensation coverage. The project is subject to all requirements and responsibilities under the Community Development Block Grant Program, including Davis-Bacon wages. Construction is expected to commence immediately upon contract award.

The Town of Bridgton reserves the right to waive all informalities in bids, to accept any bid, or any portion thereof, or to reject any or all bids deemed in its best interest to do so. The award of this bid shall be governed by the Town’s purchasing policy, unless otherwise required by law.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Workshop with Cumberland County Community Development

Bidding and Construction under the Community Development Block Grant Program

Monday, May 18 at 5 p.m., Municipal Building, 3 Chase Street, Bridgton, Maine

Come learn about the requirements and responsibilities to bid on, and perform construction activities for projects in part or in whole funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program. We will cover everything from bidding procedures to wage reporting, as well as provide an overview of the program. Aaron Shapiro and Maeve Pistrang from Cumberland County Community Development will present and take your questions.

For more information and to RSVP: Anne Krieg, AICP, Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic & Community Development,

647-8786, or ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Town Office Closed

The Naples Town Office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2015, in observance of Memorial Day.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Planning Board – Public Hearing – Ordinances

The Naples Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on proposed changes to the Definitional Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance regarding light manufacturing on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 7 p.m., at the Naples Municipal Building, 15 Village Green Lane.

The proposed ordinance amendments are available for review and inspection at the Naples Municipal Building.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF MAY 7, 2015

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HARRISON WATER DISTRICT

Flushing Mains and Hydrants

We will be flushing mains and hydrants starting May 11th through May 25th.

You may notice some discoloration of the water during the period.

William Winslow, Supt.

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MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 61

Public Hearing - Land Purchase

To the Voters of Bridgton, Casco, Naples and Sebago: Take notice that the School Board of Maine School Administrative District No. 61 shall conduct a Public Hearing in accordance with the following schedule: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Lake Region High School Gymnasium

The Public Hearing will be conducted on the following article which will be the subject of a referendum vote on May 26, 2015:

Article 1: Do you favor the Board of Directors of Maine School Administrative District No. 61 to transfer $70,000 from undesignated fund balances to the capital reserve fund, and to expend that sum to purchase approximately 3.79 acres of land, more  or less, now or formerly owned by Hunter Ridge LLC, and adjoining Songo Locks School?

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TOWN OF LOVELL

Cemetery Cleanup

Please remove all old flowers and accessories from the cemeteries by May 16, 2015. After that date, the Public Works Dept. will be doing cleanup and any debris left over will be removed.

Larry Fox, Public Works Commissioner

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Liquor License/Special Amusement Permit

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on May 18, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. An application for a Liquor License for Rick’s Café located at 852 Roosevelt Trail, submitted by Casino Projects, Inc.

2. An application for a Special Amusement Permit for Rick’s Café, located at 852 Roosevelt Trail.

Public welcome.

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TOWN OF OTISFIELD

Heniger Park Lot Lease Bids

Town of Otisfield property for lease: located on Pleasant Lake, Map U17 Lot 4, 81 Heniger Park Road. Bid will be to obtain the right for a ninety-nine year lease effective starting July 1, 2015. Lease information is available at the Town Office, 403 State Route 121. All bids must be in writing, sealed, and marked “Heniger Park Lot 4.” Bids must be delivered to the Administrative Assistant by 7 p.m., on June 3, 2015. Bids will be opened at 7:30 p.m., at the Selectmen’s meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Minimum bid $25,000, with closing to take place within twenty-one days of the acceptance of the bid. Cash or certified check only. The Town of Otisfield reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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TOWN OF SWEDEN

Planning Board – Public Hearing

The Sweden Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 19th, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the Conditional Use application for construction of a 12’x14’ dock, plus 5’x16’ dock/ramp connection to shoreline, on Stearns Pond.

The Board will commence with a site walk at 6:30 p.m., at the site at 114 Pine Point Road (Map U-8, Lot 1). Meeting point for the site walk will be the corner of Ridlonville Rd. and Pine Point Rd. The Board will reconvene in the Town Office at 7:00 p.m., for the hearing and their regular meeting.

The applicant is William E. Sparks Jr., General Partner, on behalf of the Adeline Sparks LP.

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MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 61

To the Voters of Bridgton, Casco, Naples and Sebago: District Budget Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 • Lake Region High School Gymnasium • 7:00 p.m.

Town Meeting Format for all District Voters to set the following budget amounts:

Article 1: To elect a Moderator to preside at said meeting.

ARTICLES 2 THROUGH 12 AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES IN COST CENTER CATEGORIES

Article 2: Regular Instruction: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for Regular Instruction Programs for the 2015–16  fiscal year.

The Board of School Directors recommends $9,935,714.

Article 3: Special Education: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for Special Education for the 2015–16 fiscal year.

The Board of School Directors recommends $5,085,096.

Article 4: Career and Technical Education: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for Career and Technical Education for the 2015–16 fiscal year.

The Board of School Directors recommends $1,466,650.

Article 5: Other Instruction: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for Other Instruction for the 2015–16  fiscal year.

The Board of School Directors recommends $491,899.

Article 6: Student and Staff Support: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for Student and Staff Support for the 2015–16 fiscal year.

The Board of School Directors recommends $2,780,156.

Article 7: System Administration: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for System Administration for the 2015–16 fiscal year.

The Board of School Directors recommends $824,198.

Article 8: School Administration: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for School Administration for the 2015–16 fiscal year?

The Board recommends of School Directors $1,368,023.

Article 9: Transportation and Buses: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for Transportation for the 2015–16 fiscal year.

The Board of School Directors recommends $1,733,216.

Article 10: Facilities Maintenance: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for Facilities Maintenance for the 2015–16 fiscal year.

The Board of School Directors recommends $3,158,490.

Article 11: Debt Service and Other Commitments: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for Debt Service and Other Commitments for the 2015–16 fiscal year.

The Board of School Directors recommends $2,163,274.

Article 12: All Other Expenditures: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will be authorized to expend for All Other Expenditures, including School Lunch and Community Use of Facilities.

The Board of School Directors recommends $100,000.

ARTICLES 13 THROUGH 15 RAISE FUNDS TO EXPEND FOR THE SCHOOL BUDGET

Article 13: State/Local EPS Funding Allocation: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will appropriate for the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act and to see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will raise and assess as each municipality’s contribution to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15688.

The Board of School Directors Recommends the Amounts Set Forth Below:

Total Total raised (and

Appropriateddistrict assessments

(by municipality)   $Amount by municipality):   $ Amount

Town of Bridgton: $7,240,444 Town of Bridgton: $6,680,076

Town of Casco: 5,293,930 Town of Casco: 4,804,597

Town of Naples: 6,231,375 Town of Naples: 5,549,807

Town of Sebago: 2,300,426 Town of Sebago: 2,122,605

School District School District

Total Appropriated: $21,066,175 Total Raised: $19,157,085

Explanation: The District’s contribution to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12, as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act is the amount of money determined by state law to be the minimum amount the District must raise and assess in order to receive the full amount of state dollars.

Article 14: Non-State Funded Debt Service: To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will raise and appropriate for the annual payments on debt service previously approved by the voters of this District for non-state funded school construction projects and non-state funded portions of school construction projects in addition to the funds appropriated as the local share of the District’s contribution to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12.

The Board of School Directors Recommends $1,782,970.

Explanation: Non-state-funded debt service is the amount of money needed for the annual payments on the District’s long-term debt for major capital school construction projects that are not approved for state subsidy. The bonding of this long-term debt was previously approved by the voters of the District.

Article 15: Additional Local Funds: (Written ballot required). To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will raise and appropriate in additional local funds (Recommend $4,676,661) which exceeds the State’s Essential Programs and Services funding model by $4,260,960 as required to fund the budget recommended by the Board of School Directors.

The Board of School Directors recommends $4,676,661 for additional local funds and gives the following reasons for exceeding the State’s Essential Programs and Services funding model by $4,260,960:

1.$459,519 is the Teacher Retirement piece at 3.36%, that was previously paid by the State.

2.Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities: The State has supported an average of 10% statewide; SAD 61 receives about 9%.

3.Additional staffing district wide: staffing above the EPS minimums in the following areas: teachers, clerical, educational technicians (permanent substitutes), guidance and administration and seven workshop days per teacher and four workshop days per educational technician are not covered under the EPS formula.

4.Substitute pay: The State allocates half a day per student. This does not cover long-term absences due to lengthy medical leaves for long-term illnesses or for maternity leave where substitutes are paid at a higher rate.

5.Operations/maintenance of seven (7) District facilities: This includes the local portion of the Songo Locks School modular which is partially subsidized by the State.

6.Transportation: (includes special education transportation). This amount would encompass late buses, summer school, bus driver workshop days and our bus safety program.

7.Special Education: This additional amount is partly due to year-old student information, summer school, scheduling and reduced financial support at the Federal and State levels.

8.Technology: This includes the District initiative to provide laptops to every student grades six (6) through twelve (12), (of which grades seven (7), eight (8) and teachers grades seven (7) through twelve (12), are paid by the State); make computer labs available at the K-5 grade level and to support technology integration into the core learning areas including, English, Math, Science and Social Studies.

Explanation: The additional local funds are those locally raised funds over and above the District’s local contribution to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act and local amounts raised for the annual payment on non-state funded debt service that will help achieve the District’s budget for educational programs.

ARTICLES 16 TO 17 RAISE FUNDS FOR OTHER PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE SCHOOL BUDGET

Article 16: Community Use Of Facilities. (Written ballot required). In addition to the amount in Article 15, shall Maine School Administrative District No. 61 raise $50,000 in additional local funds to keep District facilities open for community and other programs on Saturdays and school vacations, which sum exceeds the State’s Essential Programs and Services model by $50,000?

The Board of School Directors recommends a “YES” vote for the following reasons: The cost to keep SAD 61 facilities open for community and other uses on Saturdays and school vacations is not included in the State’s Essential Programs and Services funding model.

Explanation: The additional local funds are those locally raised funds over and above the District’s local contribution to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act and local amounts raised for the annual payment on non-state funded debt service that will help achieve the District’s budget for educational programs.

Article 17: Food Service Program: Shall Maine School Administrative District No. 61 raise $50,000 in additional local funds for the support of the Food Service Program?

The Board of School Directors recommends a “YES” vote.

ARTICLE 18 SUMMARIZES THE PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET

Article 18: Total School Budget Summary. To see what sum Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will authorize the Board of School Directors to expend for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016 from the District’s contribution to the total cost of funding public education from kindergarten to grade 12 as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act, non-state-funded school construction projects, additional local funds for school purposes under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 15690, unexpended balances, tuition receipts, state subsidy and other receipts for the support of schools.

The Board of School Directors recommends $29,106,716.

ARTICLE 19 RAISES FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Article 19: Capital Reserve Fund: Shall the District raise $100,000 in additional local funds for the Capital Reserve Fund, which sum exceeds the State’s Essential Programs and Services model by $100,000, and which sum may only be expended with further authorization of the District voters?

The Board of School Directors recommends a “YES” vote.

ARTICLE 20 RAISES FUNDS TO EXPEND FOR THE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

Article 20: To see if Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will appropriate $624,370 for adult education and raise $342,585 as the local share; with authorization to expend any additional, incidental, or miscellaneous receipts in the interest and for the well-being of the adult education program.

The Board of School Directors recommends that the District raise $342,585.

ARTICLE 21 AUTHORIZES THE SCHOOL BOARD TO EXPEND UNANTICIPATED REVENUE

Article 21: Expenditure Of Unanticipated Revenues: Shall Maine School Administrative District No. 61 be authorized to expend such other sums as may be received from federal or state grants or programs or other sources during the fiscal year for school purposes provided that such grants, programs or other sources do not require the expenditure of other funds not previously appropriated?

The Board of School Directors recommends a “YES” vote.

ARTICLE 22 AUTHORIZES AN INCREASE IN THE SCHOOL BUDGET IN THE EVENT OF AN INCREASE IN STATE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Article 22: To see if Maine School Administrative District No. 61 will increase the amount of the total school budget and the amounts the school board is authorized to expend under the previous articles, to the extent of any unanticipated increase in the adjusted state contribution under the Essential Programs and Services funding model.

The Board of School Directors recommends a “YES” vote.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2015

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SUSAN L. CURTIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION/CAMP SUSAN CURTIS

Notice to Construction Contractors, Labor Unions, and Private Contractors

The Susan L. Curtis Charitable Foundation/Camp Susan Curtis intends to solicit assistance from the Innovative Readiness Training Program under the Military Assistance Program in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. The project assistance will include site preparation, building and renovations to support Camp Susan Curtis in Stoneham. Local contractors, labor union organizations or private contractors who have questions or who wish to voice opposition of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs’ assistance regarding this project may contact Melissa Cilley at 207-774-1552 no later than 30 days after publication of this notice. Persons not filing comments within the timeframe noted will be considered to have waived their objections to the participation of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs in this project.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Bridgton Planning Board – Meeting Rescheduled

The regular meeting of the Bridgton Planning Board scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2015, has been

rescheduled to Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.

Application deadline is Friday, May 1, 2015.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Municipal Officers’ Notice of Public Hearing on Secret Ballot Referendum

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to hear public comment on the following questions that will be presented to the voters via referendum ballot on June 9, 2015:

Question 1. (By Citizen Petition): “I favor immediate funding of the Lakes Region Bus from Bridgton to Portland as soon as possible by raising Bridgton’s mil rate by 1 cent.”

Board of Selectmen recommend a “NO” vote

Question 2. (By Citizen Petition): “The Board of Selectmen shall not spend funds from any source, except for funds that may be received as a result of an insurance claim, to make repairs to the Town Hall building until such time as the Board of Selectmen can determine the total cost of making BOTH interior and exterior repairs to the building and said costs are approved by the voters at a secret ballot election.”

Board of Selectmen recommend a “NO” vote

Question 3. (By Citizen Petition): “Shall the Town exempt all sewer allocations purchased prior to July 1, 2014, for residential and commercial buildings from any and all amendments to the Bridgton Sewage Ordinance and any and all ordinances, policies, rules and regulations regarding sewer allocations, the public sewage system, design flow value or other laws or regulations promulgated or enacted after July 1, 2014, provided, however, that those portions of any allocations that are actually used by the property owner shall be subject to the Gallons Per Day service charges currently established by the Board of Selectmen and amended from time to time?”

Board of Selectmen recommend a “NO” vote

Question 4. Shall an Ordinance entitled “June 9, 2015 Amendments to the Town of Bridgton Tower Ordinance” be enacted?

Question 5. Shall an Ordinance entitled “June 9, 2015 Amendments to the Town of Bridgton Site Plan Review Ordinance” be enacted?

Question 6. Shall an Ordinance entitled “June 9, 2015 Amendments to the Town of Bridgton Sign Ordinance” be enacted?

Question 7. Shall an Ordinance entitled “June 9, 2015 Amendments to the Town of Bridgton Shoreland Zoning Ordinance” be enacted?

Question 8. Shall an Ordinance entitled “June 9, 2015 Amendments to the Town of Bridgton An Ordinance to Regulate the Establishment and Designation of Safe Zones” be enacted?

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TOWN OF CASCO

Casco Planning Board – Notice of Meeting and Public Hearing

May 11, 2015, Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road, 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of April 13, 2015

2. The Casco Planning Board will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING regarding proposed changes to correct certain discrepancies and weaknesses in the Casco Zoning Ordinance

5. Other

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TOWN OF DENMARK

Absentee Ballots Available May 5th

The Town of Denmark will have available to the public absentee ballots for this year’s Town Elections beginning Tuesday, May 5th.

Voters may make a written request for the voter’s own ballot, or that of an immediate family member, by mail, in person or via fax.

To request an absentee ballot, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at (207) 452-2163; mail requests to: Town Clerk, ATTN: Absentee Ballot Request, 62 E. Main Street, Denmark, ME 04022; fax to (207) 452-2333; or stop by the office. Please include your name, residence address, signature, and the address that you wish the ballot to be sent to.

Absentee ballots may be turned in anytime prior to the closing of the polls on Friday, June 5th, unless otherwise required by law.

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TOWN OF DENMARK

Notice of Public Hearing – Town Budget / Annual Town Meeting Warrant

The Town of Denmark Board of Selectmen shall hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 13th, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Municipal Building, 62 E. Main Street, Denmark, Maine, to review the following:

• FY 2015–2016 Town Budget

• Warrant Articles for the Annual Town Meeting

• Perley Mills Community Forest Ordinance

• Acceptance of Gift — Ora Brine Estate Mill Stone

Residents may review the draft copies of the above items at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours anytime after April 30th, 2015.

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Board of Appeals

The Harrison Board of Appeals will meet on Thursday, April 30th, at 7:00 p.m., at the Town Office, to review a Shoreland Zoning Variance Application submitted by Brian Williams, Village Tie-Up, 29 Main Street, Tax Map 45, Lot 74 Harrison, Maine, requesting a dimensional variance to their existing building.

A Site Walk will be performed at 6:30 p.m.

s/Mary M. Tremblay, Assistant CEO

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Notice of Public Hearing – Planning Board

Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 7 p.m., Naples Municipal Building, 15 Village Green Lane, Naples, Maine

The Naples Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on (1) proposed changes to the Definitional Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance regarding light manufacturing; (2) proposed changes to the Definitional Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance regarding individual private campsites; and (3) proposed changes to the Definitional Ordinance regarding dwelling units.

The proposed ordinance amendments are available for review and inspection at the Naples Municipal Building.

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TOWN OF STOW

Request For Bids

The Town of Stow is requesting bids from qualified contractors to maintain winter roads for a three-year term, Oct. 15, 2015 thru May 15, 2018. Contractor’s ability to perform (i.e. maintenance capability, backup equipment and personnel, etc.) will be considered as well as bid price. Town reserves their right to reject any and all bids.

Contact Stow Town Office for information package at 207-697-2007, or Richard Meserve, 207-697-2041. Deadline is Aug. 1, 2015.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2015

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ALBERT FRICK ASSOCIATES

Notice of Intent to File – Dyer Septic

Please take notice that, pursuant to 38 M.R.S.A. Sections 413 and 414-A, Rick Dyer of Dyer Septic intends to file a wastewater discharge permit application with the Department of Environmental Protect (DEP).

The application is for the discharge of 5,200 gals./day of additional to the existing 6,500 gals./day of treated septage effluent to the groundwater in Harrison, Maine. The application was filed on or about April 17, 2015, and will be available for public inspection at DEP’s Augusta office at 17 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333, during normal business hours. A copy may also be seen at the municipal offices in Harrison.

A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found acceptable for processing, or 30 days from the date of this notice, whichever is longer. Requests shall state the nature of the issue(s) to be raised. Unless otherwise provided by law, a hearing is discretionary and may be held if the Commissioner or the Board finds significant public interest or there is conflicting technical information.

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Town of Brownfield

Public Hearing Notice on Revised Dog Ordinance Proposal

The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Brownfield will hold a public hearing on the proposed dog ordinance at the Town Office meeting room on April 28, at 5:30 p.m., for receiving public input on changes made to the ordinance since the last public hearing. Copies of the revised Ordinance are available at the Town Clerk’s Office at 82 Main Street, Brownfield, Maine 04010.

If you are unable to attend the hearing, but would like to comment on the ordinance proposal, you may do so by sending your written comments no later than April 28 to the attention of the Board of Selectmen, Town of Brownfield, 82 Main Street, Brownfield, ME 04010.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Planning Board - Liquor Licenses / Permits

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on May 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1.An application for a Liquor License for the Naples Lobster Pound, Inc. located at 171 Roosevelt Trail, submitted by John and Melissa Warren.

2.An application for a Liquor License for the Freedom Café located at 923 Roosevelt Trail, submitted by Crystal Ventures, LLC.

3.An application for a Special Amusement Permit for the Freedom Café, submitted by Crystal Ventures, LLC.

4.An application for a Liquor License for Lotus Garden, submitted by Wai Houng Lam for a location at 828 Roosevelt Trail.

5.An application for a Liquor License for The Galley Restaurant located at 327 Roosevelt Trail, submitted by Matt Sullivan.

6.An application for a Special Amusement Permit for The Galley Restaurant.

7.An application for a Street Vendor Permit, submitted by Vicki Toole for Zumba Class at the amphitheater.

Public welcome.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Planning Board – Site Plan Review

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal office building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. An application for a minor site plan review, submitted by Dan Lajoie for property located at 679 Roosevelt Trail, found on Tax Map U02, Lot 10.

Public welcome

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Planning Board – Public Hearing – Ordinances

The Naples Planning Board will hold a Public hearing at their regular meeting on May 5, 2015 at the Naples Municipal Office Buildings located at 15 Village Green Lane for the purposes of consideration of the following amendments:

Article __. Shall an ordinance entitled “2015 Amendments to the Town of Naples Definitional Ordinance and Town of Naples Zoning Ordinance Regarding Light Manufacturing” be enacted?

[The proposed ordinance amendments are available for review and inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office and will be available at the Town Meeting.]

2015 AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF NAPLES DEFINITIONAL ORDINANCE

The Town of Naples Definitional Ordinance shall be amended as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are struck out):

Light Manufacturing: The mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products, either finished or semi-finished, and including the assembling of component parts, the manufacturing or products and the blending of materials. All production operations shall occur within a fully enclosed building or structure.

2015 AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF NAPLES ZONING ORDINANCE

The Town of Naples Zoning Ordinance shall be amended as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are struck out):

3.1 Establishment of Districts

The Town of Naples is hereby divided into the following Districts:

3. Commercial:

The area where future commercial development outside of the village district shall take place. Residential use, except for mobile home parks, will be allowed in the cCommercial areazoning district. Light manufacturing is allowed in the Commercial zoning district subject to the limitations set forth in Section 3.6.

3.6  Limited Allowance of Light Manufacturing in Commercial District

Light manufacturing use is allowed with Planning Board site plan review and approval in those portions of the Commercial zoning district with (i) frontage along State Route 11 or (ii) frontage on Route 302 and located north of the Village District, subject to the following standards:

A. Space and Bulk Standards

Minimum lot size Five acres

Minimum frontage on State Route 11 200 feet

Front setback (principal and accessory buildings or structures)50 feet

Minimum side and rear setbacks (principal and accessory buildings or structures)50 feet

Maximum height (principal and accessory buildings or structures)55 feet

Maximum footprint of principal building or structure 20,000 square feet

Maximum combined total footprint of all accessory buildings or structures 10,000 square feet

Maximum impervious surface 50 percent

B. Development Standards

1. Streetline landscaped area: A strip of land not less than 25 feet in width shall be maintained as a vegetated area adjacent to the front property line. This area shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained as a vegetated area. Where tree lines exist along existing streets or roads, an effort shall be made to preserve this feature and suitable provisions made to protect it through deed covenants or easements. This vegetated area shall not be used as parking, for the storage or display of materials, or for the location of dumpsters or similar items. Access drives may cross this area, but drives or accessways providing internal circulation shall not be located within this area.

2. Residential buffer: A 50 foot buffer strip shall be maintained along any lot line adjoining a lot being used for residential purposes. This buffer strip shall be maintained as a vegetated area and shall not be used as parking, for the storage or display of materials, or for the location of dumpsters or similar items. A visual barrier shall be established within the buffer strip by landscaping and/or fencing.

C. Performance Standards

Light manufacturing uses shall conform to all site plan review standards, plus the following:

1. Enclosure of all production operations: All production operations shall occur within a fully enclosed building or structure.

2. Storage: No equipment, materials or derelict vehicles shall be stored on the site unless they are enclosed within a secure area and screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties.

3. Vibration: Equipment and other activities shall not produce vibration measured at the lot line which is perceptible without instruments.  In no case shall vibration at the lot line exceed .003 of one inch.

4. Odors: No offensive, harmful or noxious odors shall be emitted that create a public nuisance or hazard beyond the lot line of the parcel.

5. Electromagnetic interference: No electromagnetic interference shall be permitted that does not conform to State and federal standards.

6. Off-street parking:

a) Off-street parking shall be located on the same lot with the principal building. Parking areas shall be arranged so that it is not necessary for vehicles to back into the street.

b) Parking stalls and aisle layout shall conform to the standards in Table 1 of this subsection.

Table 1 Parking Stall and Aisle Layout

Parking Stall Skew Stall Aisle

Angle Width Depth Width Width

(in Degrees)

90 9’-0”   0’-0” 18’-0” 24’-0” two way

60 8’-6” 10’-6” 18’-0” 16’-0” one way only

45 8’-6” 12’-9” 17’-6” 12’-0” one way only

30 8’-6” 17’-0” 17’-0” 12’-0” one way only

(c)  In parking lots utilizing a parking angle of 90 degrees, thirty percent (30%) of the spaces shall be created with a stall width of 10’-0” and a stall depth of 20’-0”. Remaining spaces shall be created with a stall width of at least 9’-0” and a stall depth of a least 18’-0”.

(d) In lots utilizing diagonal parking, the direction of proper traffic flow shall be indicated by signs, pavement markings or other permanent indications and maintained as necessary.

(e) A minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per 500 square feet of floor area shall be provided, but in no case less than one space for every two employees.

(f) The closest boundary of the parking area shall be within 300 feet of the principal building for which the spaces are required.

(g) Five percent (5%) of the total parking area, including maneuvering areas but not including access roads which are not a part of the parking area itself, shall be landscaped and maintained with trees, shrubs, and other natural vegetation, in a manner approved by the Planning Board.

(h) The surface of driveways, maneuvering areas and parking areas shall be uniformly graded with a subgrade consisting of gravel or equivalent materials at least six (6) inches in depth, well compacted and with a wearing surface equivalent in qualities of compaction and durability to fine gravel.

(i) A system of surface drainage and erosion control shall be provided in such a way that the water runoff shall be disposed of on the site of development and, to the extent practicable, done so through the wise use of the natural features of the site.

(j) Where artificial lighting is provided, it shall be shaded or screened so that no light source shall be visible from outside the area and its access driveways.

7. Off-street loading: Each loading bay shall have minimum dimensions of 50 feet by 14 feet and may be located either within a building or outside and adjoining an opening in the building. Every part of such loading bay shall be located completely off the street. In case trucks, trailers, or other motor vehicles larger than the dimensions of the minimum loading bay habitually serve the building in question, additional space shall be provided so that such vehicle shall park or stand completely off the street. All loading bays and waiting areas shall be screened.

Article __. Shall an ordinance entitled “2015 Amendments to the Town of Naples Definitional Ordinance” be enacted?

[The proposed ordinance amendments are available for review and inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office and will be available at the Town Meeting.]

2015 AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF NAPLES DEFINITIONAL ORDINANCE

The Town of Naples Definitional Ordinance shall be amended as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are struck out):

Cooking or eating facilities: Shall mean one or more of any of the following: oven, convection oven, stove, stove top, grill, microwave oven or similar appliance, 240 volt electrical outlet, gas line(s) to serve any cooking appliance, kitchen sink, refrigerator in excess of 5 cubic feet and/or dishwasher.

Dwelling or Dwelling Unit: A room or group of rooms designed and equipped exclusively for use as permanent, seasonal or temporary living quarters for only one family at a time, including provisions for living, sleeping, cooking or eating facilities, and wastewater disposal.  The term shall include mobile homes and rental units that contain provisions for sleeping, cooking or eating facilities, and wastewater disposal, regardless of the time period occupied or rented.

All interested parties are invited and should attend.

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TOWN OF WATERFORD

Cemetery Cleanup

Please remove all old flowers and accessories from the Waterford Cemeteries by May 9, 2015. AFTER that date, they will be removed at the Sexton’s discretion.

William Haynes, Sexton

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF APRIL 16, 2015

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KENDAL C. AND ANNA HAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.

Notice of Annual Return Availability

The annual report of the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation, Inc. is available for inspection at the office of the Foundation, 2605 White Mountain Highway, Route 16, North Conway, New Hampshire. Telephone 603-356-3389 during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days of the publication of this notice.

Principle Manager: Robert Murphy

Date: April 6, 2015

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TOWN OF CASCO

Special Town Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2015 • 7:00 p.m., Casco Community Center

The Selectboard will hold a special town meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, April, 16, 2015, seeking permission from Town meeting to enter into a multi-year lease for a business use of the former bank building in Casco village.

The meeting will be held at the Casco Community Center.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE – PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S.A. §6323

Robert L. Kimball, Esq. – Fuller vs. Fortin, Gain & Chapman

By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 29, 2014, and entered in the Cumberland County District Court, Division of No. Cumberland, Docket No. RE-14-65 on January 2, 2015, in an action brought by Gordon A. Fuller, Sr. and Celeste E. Fuller, Plaintiffs, against Vera M. Fortin, Stacey Gain and Robert Chapman, Defendants, for the foreclosure of a Mortgage Deed dated October 1, 2008 and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 26378, Page 328, the statutory ninety (90) day redemption period having elapsed without redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at the office of Robert L. Kimball, Esq., P.A., 19 Main St., Harrison, Maine, on May 26, 2015, at 1:00 P.M., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 28 Ward Acres in Bridgton, Maine.

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale. The deposit to bid is nonrefundable as to the highest bidder and shall be $5,000.00, to be paid by certified or bank cashier’s check payable to Gordon A. Fuller, Sr. and Celeste E. Fuller, at the time and place of sale. The mortgagees reserve the right to bid without making the required deposit and to convey to the next highest bidder upon default of the successful bidder to complete the sale. The highest bidder will be required to execute a purchase and sale agreement at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid within thirty (30) days following the sale. Failure to pay the balance due within thirty (30) days following the sale shall be deemed a forfeiture of the successful bidder’s deposit. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

The above property is being sold “as is” and will be conveyed by Release Deed without any warranty as to the condition, size or location of the property or the state of title to the property. The property will be sold subject to utility easements and rights-of-way of record and utility easements and rights-of-way that are visible on the face of the earth. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed by and due and payable to the Town of Bridgton and all real estate transfer taxes assessed on the transfer.

Information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the office of Robert L. Kimball, Esq, P.A. at (207) 221-3511.

Dated: April 9, 2015

s/Robert L. Kimball, Robert L. Kimball, Esq., Attorney for Plaintiffs

Robert L. Kimball, Esq., P.A., 19 Main Street, P.O. Box 496, Harrison, Maine  04040, (207) 221-3511, rlkimballesq@gmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2015

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Town of Brownfield

Public Hearing Notice on Revised Dog Ordinance Proposal

The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Brownfield will hold a second public hearing on the proposed Dog Ordinance at the Town Office meeting room on April 14, at 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of receiving public input on changes made to the ordinance since the first public hearing. Copies of the revised Ordinance are available at the Town Clerk’s Office at 82 Main Street, Brownfield, Maine 04010.

If you are unable to attend the hearing, but would like to comment on the ordinance proposal, you may do so by sending your written comments no later than April 14 to the attention of the Board of Selectmen, Town of Brownfield, 82 Main Street, Brownfield, ME 04010.

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TOWN OF CASCO

Notice to Construction Contractors, Labor Unions, and Private Contractors:

The Town of Casco intends to solicit assistance from the Innovative Readiness Training Program under the Military Assistance Program in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs.

The project assistance will include site preparation and construction work to support building a new Town Office and recreational facility.

Local contractors, labor union organizations, or private contractors who have questions or who wish to voice opposition of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs’ assistance regarding this project may contact Town Manager David Morton at 207-627-4515 no later than 30 days from the date of this notice. Persons not filing comments within the time frame noted, will be considered to have waived their objections to the participation of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs in this project.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Liquor License / Special Amusement Permit

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on April 20, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. An application for a Liquor License for The Black Bear Café located at 215 Roosevelt Trail, submitted by Susan Sprague and John Bohill.

2. An application for a Special Amusement Permit for The Black Bear Café located at 215 Roosevelt Trail.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF APRIL 2, 2015

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M.S.A.D. #61

Kindergarten Registration – 2015–16

Wanted – Kids for Kindergarten Screening/Registration for the 2015–16 school year in the M.S.A.D. #61 School District. It is time to register your child for Kindergarten if he/she will be five years old on or before October 15, 2015. Screening for all schools will be held in one central location at: Crooked River Adult and Community Education Center, 1435 Poland Spring Rd., Casco, Maine 04015.

Please contact the appropriate school where your little one will be attending to schedule an appointment for screening, which is required by state law, and to receive a Kindergarten registration packet: Sebago – Call Shelley, 787-3701 – Screening on April 28; Songo Locks – Call Rosemarie or Elaine, 693-6828 – Screening on April 28–30; Stevens Brook – Call Marybeth or Denise, 647-5675 – Screening on April 28–30.

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M.S.A.D. #72 

2015–16 Kindergarten Registration and Student Screening

Child must be five (5) on or before October 15, 2015.

Date: Thursday & Friday – April 2 & 3, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Rt. 5 – Fryeburg; Time: Call for an Appointment, 207-935-2600; Deadline: March 27 – Call early for preferred time slot; BRING: Birth certificate – Immunizations – Proof of Residency.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of Public Hearing - Special Amusement Permit

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Bridgton House of Pizza (256 Main Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF CASCO

Public Notice – Casco Planning Board Agenda

April 13, 2015 – Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road – 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of  March 9th, 2015

2. Sketch Plan Review Request has been submitted by Brian and Beverley Chamberlain for property known as Settlers Village, Map 8, Lot 14A. The owners would like to have the property zoned as a Cluster Development or Planned Residential Development.

3. Sketch Plan Review Request has been submitted by Tom Bossie and Susan MacDougall regarding relocation of the footpath located on their property at 22 Leander Lane, also known as Map 2, Lot 21-3.

4. The Board will conduct a Workshop to continue discussions regarding discrepancies and weaknesses in the Casco Zoning Ordinance.

5. Other

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TOWN OF SEBAGO

Notice of Public Hearing – Planning Board

The Town of Sebago Planning Board will hold the following Public Hearing on April 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Sebago Town Office

Rezoning / Redistricting Review — Highland Realty Corporation requests a Rezoning/Redistricting Review of the property located off of Anderson Road, on Sebago Tax Maps 30 & 31, Lots 20, 36, 38, 39 & 40

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF MARCH 19, 2015

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TOWN OF CASCO

Casco Planning Board Agenda

March 30, 2015 – Casco Community Center – 940 Meadow Road – 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of March 9th, 2015

2. Continuation of Point Sebago application for Amendment to Contract Zone Agreement requesting the Contract Zone Agreement entered into October 27, 1992 and as Amended June 21, 1997, June 16, 2001, June 20, 2005 and January 12, 2013 Effective Period of the provisions of the contract be extended from October 31, 2015 to October 31, 2025. The property is known as Map 1-A, Lot 3, and is located in the South Casco Outdoor Resort Zone. This matter was tabled at the March 9th, 2015 meeting.

3. The Board will conduct a Workshop to continue discussions regarding discrepancies and weaknesses in the Casco Zoning Ordinance.

4. Other

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TOWN OF CASCO

Notice of Joint Meeting & Public Hearing of the Casco Planning Board & Board of Selectmen

Take notice that there will be a Joint Meeting and Public Hearing held on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road, Casco, Maine.

The Purpose of this meeting and hearing is to discuss the Sixth Amendment to the Contract Zoning Agreement between the Town of Casco and Point Sebago Enterprises, et als, and to take any action to move this matter forward to Town Meeting.

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TOWN OF FRYEBURG

Tax Notice – April 1, 2015

In accordance with Title 36 M.R.S.A., Section 706 as amended, all persons liable to taxation in the Town of Fryeburg are required to furnish the assessors true and perfect lists of all their estates, real and personal, taxable in said municipality. Such lists must be submitted to the Assessor at the Fryeburg Town Office on or before April 1, 2015.

Homestead Exemption – New applicants for the Homestead Exemption Program are due at the Fryeburg Town Office before April 1, 2015.

Veterans Exemption – In accordance with Title 36, M.R.S.A., Section 653, as amended, VETERANS who are 62 before April 1, 2015, and widows of veterans who would have been 62 and never filed for an exemption, must apply before April 1, 2015.

Second Half Taxes Due Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Liquor License

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on March 23, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. An application for a Liquor License for American Legion Post 155, located at 26 Casco Road in Naples

Public welcome.

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TOWN OF WATERFORD

Tax Notice – April 1, 2015

Homestead Exemption – New applicants for the Maine Homestead Exemption Program have until April 1, 2015, to apply at the town office. Previous applications remain on file.

Veterans Exemption – Veterans who are 62 before April 1, 2015, and widows of veterans who would have been 62 and never filed for an exemption should file before April 1, 2015.

Declaration Day – An Assessor will be at the Town Office from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 1, 2015, for the purpose of taxpayers declaring their property. Maine Survey Consultants will also be available to work on tax maps and meet with taxpayers with questions or changes.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing – Liquor License

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Vivo Country Italian Restaurant & Bar (18A Depot Street) for a New Liquor License.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Planning Board

The Bridgton Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., to consider revisions to the Town of Bridgton Site Plan Review Ordinance, the Town of Bridgton Subdivision Regulations, the Town of Bridgton Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, the Town of Bridgton Sign Ordinance, the Town of Bridgton Tower Ordinance, the Town of Bridgton — An Ordinance to Regulate the Establishment and Designation of Safe Zones. The Planning Board reserves the right to conduct any other routine business if necessary.

All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments.

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TOWN OF FRYEBURG

Posted Roads

All public roads in the town are posted to all vehicles registered for a gross weight of 23,000 lbs. or more, from March 9, 2015, to May 15, 2015. Written permission from the Road Commissioner is required to move any vehicle. For any questions, contact Dan Nowell at 935-2772 or 890-6376, or the town office at 935-2805.

The Town of Fryeburg Ordinance, Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Roads, is available at the Town Office.

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Nomination Papers

Nomination papers for the following positions will be available Monday, March 16, 2015, at the Town Clerk’s Office: Two (2) Selectmen/Assessors for a 3-year term each; Two (2) Planning Board Members for a 3-year term each ; Two (2) Appeals Board Members for a 5-year term each; One (1) School Board Director (SAD  #17) for a 3-year term

Nomination papers are due back in the Harrison Town Clerk’s Office by 4:30 p.m., on Friday, April 24, 2015. Town Elections will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at the Harrison Town Office, from 8 a.m., to 8 p.m. The Annual Town Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Harrison Elementary School.

s/Melissa St. John, Town Clerk

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TOWN OF LOVELL

Public Hearing – Salt/Sand Shed Facility

The Lovell Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Lovell Town Office, in regards to the Town’s Salt/Sand Shed facility.

There will be a brief presentation and questions from the public would be welcome.

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TOWN OF LOVELL

Public Hearing – Liquor Licenses

There will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 24th, 2015, at the Lovell Town Office, at 7:30 p.m., to review the liquor licenses for the following establishments: Lake Kezar Country Club, Quisisana Resort, Kezar Lake Marina, Severance Lodge, Pleasant Point Inn, Center Lovell Inn, Ebenezer’s Pub.

The public is encouraged to attend to discuss any concerns that they might have.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Liquor Licenses

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on March 23, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. An application for a Liquor License for Sandy’s Flight Deck Restaurant located at 907 Roosevelt Trail.

2. An application for a Liquor License for Naples Golf & Country Club located at 136 Sebago Road.

Public welcome.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Posted Roads

The Town of Naples has posted town roads with heavy load limits pursuant to 29A M.R.S.A. Sect. 2395 and the provisions of Maine Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations Restricting Heavy Loads on closed ways. These roads will be posted until May 15, 2015, or sooner depending on road conditions.

A complete list of the roads posted and rules are available at the Naples Town Office and at www.townofnaples.org

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TOWN OF WATERFORD

New Office Hours

Waterford’s Town Office will be open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., effective March 9, 2015.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF MARCH 5, 2015

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CES INC. – D & J SEPTIC SERVICE

Public Notice of Intent to File

Please take notice that Daniel Charles d/b/a/ D & J Septic Service, 47 Westview Drive, Fryeburg, ME 04037, (207) 935-2222, is intending to file an application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on or before April 6, 2015, pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A., Section 1301 et. seq. and 06-096 CMR Chapter 420.

The application is for: Relicensing of an existing septage storage facility at 2025 Main Street (Route 5) Fryeburg, ME (existing location behind Fryeburg Transfer Facility owned by Town of Fryeburg and operated by Daniel Charles d/b/a/ D & J Septic Service).

According to DEP regulations, interested parties must be publicly notified, written comments invited, and if justified, an opportunity for public hearing given. A written request for a public hearing, or that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction of the application, must be received by the Department no later than 20 days after the application is accepted by the Department as complete for processing.

The application and supporting documentation are available for review at the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management (BRWM) at the appropriate DEP regional office during normal working hours. A copy of the application and supporting documentation may also be seen at the municipal office in Fryeburg, Maine.

Send all correspondence to: Attn: Residuals Utilization Unit, BRWM, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, 17 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0017, (207-287-2651 or 1-800-452-1942).

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HARRISON WATER DISTRICT

Annual Election

The Harrison Water District will be having their annual election on March 16, 2015, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Harrison Town Office.

There are two (2) openings for the Board of Directors for the upcoming term of three (3) years.

These trustees shall be bona fide residents of the Towns of Harrison or Bridgton.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Invitation to Bridgton Citizens – Committee Appointment – Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Ad Hoc Committee – Bridgton, Maine

The Town of Bridgton is seeking applications for interested citizens to serve on a newly-created ad hoc committee titled Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Ad Hoc Committee. This creation and subsequent appointment is pursuant to the Select Board Committee Policy Sections II.A.3 and III, respectively. The Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Ad Hoc Committee is being formed to provide for safe, attractive and economically beneficial development throughout the municipality. The key elements of the Committee’s mission include reviewing the current land use regulations, current development practice, anticipated development trends, and land use models using the newly-approved Town of Bridgton Comprehensive Plan for direction. The role of the committee is to work with staff by confirming the land use policy and reviewing language for the development of ordinances and/or applicable regulations governing future development in Bridgton.

The Committee shall report to the Select Board at least quarterly on their work and progress. The Committee shall be comprised of not more than seven members and no less than three members. Members are appointed by the Select Board and will serve to the conclusion of the Committee’s charge. The Committee shall meet monthly at a minimum and no more than twice a month. The full text of the Committee’s roles and responsibilities, as well as the Comprehensive Plan, can be found in the Planning & Development section of the town’s website: www.bridgtonmaine.org

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Anne Krieg, Town of Bridgton Planning, Economic & Community Development Director, at 207-647-8786 or ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org.

Applications for Committee Appointments can be found on the town’s website, as well as in person at the Municipal Building at 3 Chase Street. Bridgton’s Select Board reserves the right to appoint members they see fit to serve the mission of the committee and will make appointments at a future publicly-noticed meeting.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal office building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. An Outdoor Entertainment Permit Application submitted by George Vooris regarding a 5K Race benefiting the Dempsey Center, spanning from the Naples Causeway to Route 114.

Public welcome.

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TOWN OF SEBAGO

Notice of Public Hearing – Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town of Sebago Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., at the Sebago Town Office.

Nature of Appeal/Complaint: The denial of the permit was based on a misinterpretation of the ordinance.

As requested by: Thomas & Gail Johnson – Property located on Sebago Tax Map 31, Lot 30A (Land Lot)

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TOWN OF WATERFORD

New Office Hours

Waterford’s Town Office will be open Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Effective March 9, 2015.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Nomination Papers Available

Nomination papers will be made available on March 16, 2015, at the Town Clerk’s Office located at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, in Bridgton, for the following offices: Two (2) Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor for three (3) year terms; Two (2) Planning Board Member for three (3) year terms; One (1) Planning Board Alternate Member for a three (3) year term; Two (2) MSAD 61 Director for three (3) year terms One (1) Trustee of the Water District for a three (3) year term;

The nomination paper filing deadline is the close of business hours on April 25, 2015, (however, papers will be accepted until April 27, 2015, because of the weekend per 21-A M.R.S.A. Section 6).

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of a Public Hearing – CDBG Funding

The Select Board (BOS) shall hold a public hearing on the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding projects for HUD Fiscal Year 2015. The hearing shall take place at their regular meeting March 10, 2015, beginning at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to hear public comment on the applications. Applications and staff recommendations, as well as the recommendations of the Community Development Committee (CDC) can be viewed in the Municipal Office during normal business hours at 3 Chase Street. The BOS is expected to take action at this hearing to forward the town’s requested funded projects as either accepted as recommended, or otherwise amended, to the Cumberland County Community Development Office. The BOS may also discuss the applications with the CDC, staff and/or the applicants. CDBG projects must come under one of the following categories: Public Service, Public Infrastructure/Facility, Housing or Downtown Revitalization. Projects must also meet one or both of the national objectives, which are: service to persons of low to moderate income and the elimination of slum and blight. For more information, contact Anne Krieg, AICP, Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic & Community Development, in person at the Municipal Offices at 3 Chase Street, by phone at 207-647-8786, or by e-mail: ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Invitation To Bid – Bridgton Signage and Wayfinding system – Bridgton, ME 

The Town of Bridgton is requesting bids for the fabrication of signs for both directional and wayfinding purposes. Sealed Requests for Proposals, plainly marked “Signage Bid” on the outside of the mailing envelope, addressed to the Anne Krieg, AICP, Director of Planning, Economic & Community Development, will be accepted until 9 a.m., (EST) on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Addenda to this proposal, if any, including written clarifications to this RFP, will be posted on the Town of Bridgton website under the project heading.

Two optional workshops to answer questions will be on March 5th, 2015, at 9 a.m., OR March 12th, 2015, at 2 p.m., in the municipal building. Notes from the workshops will be posted on the town’s website: www.bridgtonmaine.org

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Anne Krieg, Town of Bridgton Planning, Economic, & Community Development Director, at 207-647-8786, or at ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org. Contract bid documents are available at the Bridgton Town Office, 3 Chase St., Bridgton, ME 04009, and on the town’s website: www.bridgtonmaine.org

The successful bidder will be required to sign a standard contract and provide a certificate of insurance for public liability, property damage, and worker’s compensation coverage.

The Town of Bridgton reserves the right to waive all informalities in bids, to accept any bid, or any portion thereof, or to reject any or all bids deemed in its best interest to do so. The award of this bid shall be governed by the Town’s purchasing policy, unless otherwise required by law.

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TOWN OF CASCO

Public Hearing

March 10, 2015 – Casco Community Center, 7:30 p.m.

The Selectboard will hold a public hearing at the Casco Community Center on March 10, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., to review an application for a malt, spirituous and vinous liquor license for Point Sebago, located at 261 Point Sebago Road, Casco, Maine.

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TOWN OF CASCO

Casco Planning Board Agenda

March 9, 2015, Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road, 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of February 9th, 2015

2. Continuation of Point Sebago application for Amendment to Contract Zone Agreement requesting the Contract Zone Agreement, entered into October 27, 1992 and as Amended June 21, 1997, June 16, 2001, June 20, 2005 and January 12, 2013 Effective Period of the provisions of the contract, be extended from October 31, 2015 to October 31, 2025. The property is known as Map 1-A, Lot 3, and is located in the South Casco Outdoor Resort Zone.

3. The Board will conduct a Workshop to continue discussions regarding discrepancies and weaknesses in the Casco Zoning Ordinance.

4. Other

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Office Closed

The Naples Town office will be closed on Saturday, March 7th, and Monday, March 9th, for renovations.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on March 9, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. A Special Amusement Permit Application for American Legion Post 155, located at 26 Casco Road in Naples.

Public welcome.

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TOWN OF WATERFORD

Town Meeting for 2015

Waterford’s Town Meeting will be held March 6 & 7.

The election for Selectman, Assessor and Overseer of the Poor will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2015, and the business meeting will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015, starting at 9:00 a.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12, 2015

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HARRISON WATER DISTRICT

2015 Election

The Harrison Water District will have two openings for the Board of Directors for the upcoming term of three (3) years. We urge all interested to pick up nomination papers at the Harrison Town Office. Nomination papers will be available February 12, 2015, and are due back by March 2, 2015.

These trustees shall be bona fide residents within the territorial limits of the Harrison Water District and residents of the Town of Harrison or Bridgton. The election will take place on March 16, 2015 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Harrison Town Office.

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TOWN OF CASCO

Public Hearing – Liquor License

February 24, 2015 – 7:30 p.m., Casco Community Center

The Casco Selectboard will hold a public hearing at the Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road, Casco, Maine, on February 24, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. to review an application for a malt and vinous liquor license by Top of the Hill Grille Café located at 8 Sunny Hill Road, Casco, Maine.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing – Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on February 23, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. A public hearing on an application for an automobile graveyard or junkyard, submitted by Scott and Kendra Kimball, located on Old County Road in Naples and found on Tax Map R07, Lots 64, 65, and 65B.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5, 2015

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MaineDOT

Preliminary Public Meeting in Fryeburg to discuss the Proposed Highway Reconstruction Project on Route 302 in Fryeburg 

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the American Legion Building, 47 Bradley Street, Fryeburg, Maine 04037

Please join MaineDOT at a preliminary public meeting to discuss the proposed Highway Reconstruction: Section I — From the New Hampshire State line extending easterly approximately 1.16 miles to Elm Street. Section II — from the Recreational Complex Road extending easterly approximately 3.22 miles to the bridge over Osgood Brook.

Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation will be present on Wednesday evening, February 11th, 2015, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. The Department is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request.

Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Ernest Martin, Project Manager II, Maine Department of Transportation, Highway Program, 24 Child Street, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3381. E-mail: ernest.martin@maine.gov

Work Identification Number 017280.00

Federal Aid Project Number NH-1728(000)E

TTY Users Dial Maine Relay 711

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on February 9, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

1. A public hearing on an application for an automobile graveyard or junkyard submitted by Scott and Kendra Kimball, located on Old County Road in Naples, and found on Tax Map R07, Lots 64, 65, and 65B.

Public welcome.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Office Closed

The Naples Town Office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2015 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JANUARY 29, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of a Public Hearing to Discuss Public Facilities and Infrastructure Projects Utilizing the Community Development Grant Fund

Call for Public Input – Notice of Schedule

Please be advised the hearing of the Town of Bridgton Select Board to discuss potential Public Facilities and Infrastructure projects utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds on January 27, 2015, at 6 p.m., has been postponed to February 10, 2015, at 6 p.m., due to inclement weather.

For example, previous funds have supported projects as Depot Street, the Town Hall and wastewater upgrades. The Board will discuss potential projects for the next fiscal year of funding beginning July 1, 2015. The public is invited to participate in this discussion.

The resulting list of potential projects will be reviewed by the Community Development Committee and their recommendation forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for final approval. It is not known, as of this writing, the amount of entitlement funds the town will receive.

Questions may be directed to Anne Krieg, AICP, Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development by phone 207-647-8786, or by e-mail ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing – Special Amusement Permit

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 (rescheduled from January 27, 2015), at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Magic Lantern (9 Depot Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing – Special Amusement Permit

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 (rescheduled from January 27, 2015), at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Campfire Grille (656 North High Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF CASCO

Casco Planning Board

Agenda – February 9, 2015, Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road, 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of  January 12th, 2015

2. Continuation of Point Sebago application for Amend-ment to Contract Zone Agreement requesting the Contract Zone Agreement entered into October 27, 1992 and as Amended June 21, 1997, June 16, 2001, June 20, 2005 and January 12, 2013 Effective Period of the provisions of the contract be extended from October 21, 2015 to October 31, 2025. The property is known as Map 1-A, Lot 3, and is located in the South Casco Outdoor Resort Zone.

3. The Board will conduct a Workshop to continue discussions regarding discrepancies and weaknesses in the Casco Zoning Ordinance.

4. Other

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JANUARY 22, 2015

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MaineDOT

Preliminary Public Meeting in Naples to discuss the future replacement of The Crockett Bridge

Thursday, January 29, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the Naples Town Office on 15 Village Green Lane

Please join MaineDOT at a preliminary public meeting to discuss the future replacement of the Crockett Bridge (#2199), which carries Routes 11 and 114 over the Muddy River in Naples.

Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation will be present on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. The Department is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request.

Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Mark Parlin, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3449. E-mail: mark.parlin@maine.gov

Work Identification Numbers 020466.00

Federal Aid Project Numbers STP-2046(600)

TTY Telephone (888) 516-9364

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Invitation to Bid - Rufus Porter Museum Façade Restoration

Rufus Porter Museum, 121 Main Street, Bridgton, Maine

The Town of Bridgton is requesting bids for exterior restorations to the Rufus Porter Museum, located at 121 Main Street in Bridgton, Maine. Sealed bids for the Rufus Porter Museum Façade Restoration will be received by the Town of Bridgton at the Bridgton Town Office until 3 p.m., on February 13, 2015, and then opened and read aloud. Bids submitted after this time will not be accepted.

Submit bids in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Rufus Porter Museum Façade Restoration Bid.” Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of 5% of the bid amount. This may be a certified check, bank treasurer’s check, bank cashier’s check, bank money order, cash, or a bid bond. Checks and money orders shall be payable to the Town of Bridgton, to be deposited in its account. Deposits will be returned to bidders within a reasonable amount of time after signing of contract.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Anne Krieg, Town of Bridgton Planning, Economic & Community Development Director, at 207-647-8786 or ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org. Contract bid documents are available at the Bridgton Town Office, 3 Chase St., Bridgton, ME 04009, and on the town’s website: www.bridgtonmaine.org on January 22, 2015.

A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on January 29, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., at the Museum, 121 Main St., Bridgton. Contact Anne Krieg at 207-647-8786 for more information.

The successful bidder will be required to sign a standard contract and provide a certificate of insurance for public liability, property damage, and worker’s compensation coverage.

The Town of Bridgton reserves the right to waive all informalities in bids, to accept any bid, or any portion thereof, or to reject any or all bids deemed in its best interest to do so. The award of this bid shall be governed by the Town’s purchasing policy, unless otherwise required by law.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Dog License Reminder

2015 Dog Licenses are available for renewal ($11.00 Male/Female -or- $6.00 Neutered/Spayed). Kindly be advised that a $25 late fee will be imposed after January 31st, 2015.

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TOWN OF BROWNFIELD

Rabies Clinic

The Town of Brownfield will be holding its annual rabies clinic on Saturday, January 31st, from 8–11 a.m., at the Brownfield Town Office at 82 Main Street. The cost per shot is $10. For more information, please call 207-935-2007.

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TOWN OF SWEDEN

Special Town Meeting - Saturday, January 31, 2015

The Town of Sweden will hold a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., at the Town Meeting Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a new Selectman and to cover 2013 deficit accounts. For more information please call the Town Office at 647-3944.

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JANUARY 15, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing – Special Amusement Permit

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Campfire Grille (656 North High Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Hearing – Special Amusement Permit

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Magic Lantern (9 Depot Street) for a Special Amusement Permit (live entertainment).

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of a Public Hearing

To Discuss Public Facilities and Infrastructure Projects Utilizing the Community Development Grant Fund – Call for Public Input – Notice of Schedule

Please be advised the Town of Bridgton Select Board will discuss potential Public Facilities and Infrastructure projects utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds at a public hearing on January 27, 2015, at 6 p.m.

For example, previous funds have supported projects as Depot Street, the Town Hall and wastewater upgrades. The Board will discuss potential projects for the next fiscal year of funding beginning July 1, 2015. The public is invited to participate in this discussion.

The resulting list of potential projects will be reviewed by the Community Development Committee and their recommendation forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for final approval. It is not known, as of this writing, the amount of entitlement funds the town will receive.

Questions may be directed to Anne Krieg, AICP, Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development by phone, 207-647-8786, or by e-mail, ecodevdir@bridgtonmaine.org

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JANUARY 8, 2015

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BRIDGTON WATER DISTRICT

Notice of Public Hearing

The Bridgton Water District will be filing a revised rate schedule with the Maine Public Utilities Commission to be effective April 1, 2015.

A public hearing will be held on January 26, 2015, at 5 p.m., at the Bridgton Water District. The purpose of this hearing is to present proposed water rates which are intended to increase the District’s annual revenues by $69,928. This represents and increase of 15.44% in total revenues. The increase is necessitated by increased debt service and operating costs since the last increase on January 1, 2004 (10 years ago).

Estimated increases by customer class follows. Increases within each group will vary according to usage. Public Fire protection has been increased to equal 30% of total revenue in accordance with PUC regulations, Chapter 690.

Residential$ 32,62616.80%

Commercial 12,85916.80%

Industrial 90616.80%

Governmental 3,22416.80%

Private Fire Protection 3,01216.80%

Public Fire Protection 17,30012.40%

Total$69,92715.40%

If, within 30 days of public hearing, 15% of the customers of the District file petitions with the Bridgton Water District trustees and the Maine Public Utilities Commission demanding a review of the rate changes by the Commission, the rate change may be suspended, investigated, reviewed and changed in accordance with Section 310. Signatures on the petition are invalid unless accompanied by the printed names and addresses of the signers. Upon request, the district will provide customers with the appropriate petition forms.

The revision in rates will be filed in accordance with 35-A-M.R.S.A., Section 6104. Data relating to the increase may be inspected at the Bridgton Water District office. The Public Utilities Commission may be contacted at 207-287-3831, State House Station 18, Augusta, Maine 04333. The Maine Public Advocate may be contacted at 207-287-2445, State House Station 112, Augusta, ME 04033 for information regarding your rights to assistance.

Bridgton Water District Trustees

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Office Closed

The Naples Town Office will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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TOWN OF RAYMOND

Public Hearing Notice - Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 6:30 p.m.

You are hereby notified that the Town of Raymond will hold an Informational Presentation and Public Hearing at the Raymond Broadcast Studio on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a presentation regarding a proposed project to install sidewalks along Main Street, paid in portion by an MDOT Transportation Enhancement Grant.

For more information, please contact Project Manager Danielle Loring at 207-655-4742 x 133.

Copies of the grant application are also available at the Town Office during normal business hours or at www.raymondmaine.org

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF JANUARY 1, 2015

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of Public Hearing – Liquor License

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on an application from Beth’s Kitchen Café (108 Main Street) for a new liquor license.

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TOWN OF CASCO

Casco Planning Board Agenda

January 12, 2015, Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road, 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of  November 10th, 2014 and December 17th, 2014

2. Continuation of Point Sebago application for Amendment to Contract Zone Agreement requesting the Contract Zone Agreement entered into October 27, 1992 and as Amended June 21, 1997, June 16, 2001, June 20, 2005 and January 12, 2013 Effective Period of the provisions of the contract be extended from October 21, 2015 to October 31, 2025. The property is known as Map 1-A, Lot 3, and is located in the South Casco Outdoor Resort Zone.

3. Other.

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Planning Board

The Harrison Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office to review the following:

1. Shoreland Zoning Application – Vacationland Campground – RMO Holdings – Tim and Gretchen Osgood, Replace Existing Home with a Two-Story Home/Business. Map 56, Lot 1.

2. Site Plan Review – Vacationland Campground – RMO Holdings – Tim and Gretchen Osgood. Change of Use from Existing Home to Home/Business. Map 56, Lot 1

All interested individuals are encouraged to attend this meeting.

s/Mary M. Tremblay, Assistant CEO

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PUBLIC NOTICES – WEEK OF DECEMBER 25, 2014

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CASCO/NAPLES BULKY WASTE – CASCO/NAPLES TRANSFER STATION

New Year’s Closings

Casco/Naples Bulky Waste will be closing at noon, Tues., Dec. 30th.

Casco/Naples Transfer Station will be closed Thurs., January 1st.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Notice of Community Development Grant Fund Availability – Call for Applications – Notice of Schedule

Please be advised the Town of Bridgton is soliciting applications for the Town of Bridgton, Maine & Cumberland County Community Development Block Grant CDBG Program for FFY 2015.

There is a required workshop for service applicants on January 6, 2015, at either 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Service applications are for those programs that serve persons of low to moderate income; other restrictions apply. The Board of Selectmen will discuss potential Public Facilities and Infrastructure projects utilizing these funds at a public hearing on January 13, 2015, at 6 p.m. The deadline to receive service applications is January 20, 2015, at or before 3 p.m. All service applicants must appear to provide an explanation of their program at the Community Development Committee meeting January 21, 2015, at 7 a.m. Applications will be reviewed by the Community Development Committee and forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for approval. It is not known as of this writing the amount of entitlement funds the town will receive. Applications are available in the Municipal Office at 3 Chase Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009, or on the town’s website: www.bridgtonmaine.org