Public Notice – Cemeteries Prep & Clean Up

PUBLIC NOTICE

CEMETERIES PREP & CLEAN UP

Please be advised that all baskets, pots & flowers must be removed from all Bridgton town-maintained cemeteries by Thursday, October 15th, 2020 so that we may begin the process of cleaning up our cemetery grounds and preparing for the winter season.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

David Madsen, Public Services Director

Public Notice – Highland Lake Lowering Notification

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highland Lake Lowering Notification

Starting Friday, October 30, 2020, we will begin Highland Lake’s water lowering process, which will allow lakefront property owners to perform their dock repairs, place rip rap, clean the exposed lake bottom along the shoreline, and perform other waterfront improvements. This process will cease by November 30th.

Lakefront property owners should take actions necessary to protect their personal property. This includes, but is not limited to, adjusting pontoon retaining lines and/or properly securing or removing all boats, canoes and kayaks.

Owners planning improvements to their docks or shorelines are advised to consult the DEP and Brenda Day, Code Enforcement Officer, for allowed improvements or permits required prior to doing so. If you have any questions regarding which improvements require approval, please contact Brenda at bday@bridgtonmaine.org or call (207) 803-9963.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

David Madsen, Public Works Director

Public Notice – Cemeteries Prep & Clean Up

PUBLIC NOTICE

Cemeteries Prep & Clean Up

Please be advised that all baskets, pots & flowers must be removed from all Bridgton town-maintained cemeteries by Thursday, October 15th, 2020 so that we may begin the process of cleaning up our cemetery grounds and preparing for the winter season.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

David Madsen, Public Services Director

Municipal Officers’ Notice of Public Hearing on Secret Ballot Referendum

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at the Municipal Building located at 10 Iredale Street in Bridgton at 6:00 P.M. on October 13, 2020 to hear public comment on the following question that will be presented to the voters via referendum ballot on November 3, 2020:

Question 1. Shall the Town enact an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Town of Bridgton Victualers Licensing Ordinance to Require Marijuana Establishments to Obtain a Local License”?

 

Tax-Acquired Property – Raspberry Ln Bid Opening Today!

Please join us today in person at the Bridgton Municipal Complex Downstairs Meeting Room at the 10 Iredale Street Entrance or join us virtually for the bid opening of 123 Raspberry Ln (Map 6, lot 24 J-11).

 

For more information about the property or to complete the bid package, please Click Here.

 

Please note that all bids documents and deposits must be received by 2:00 p.m today, Thursday, September 17th, to be considered.

 

Raspberry Lane Bid Opening
Thu, Sep 17, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (EDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/866329149

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129

Access Code: 866-329-149

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/866329149

Town Clerk’s Office – Additional Hours

Registrar Hours Notice

The Town Clerk’s Office will be open for extended hours on: Thursday, October 22nd; 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 24th; 9:00 a.m. until Noon; Thursday, October 29th; 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday, October 31st; 9:00 a.m. until Noon for the purpose of accepting voter registration, absentee balloting, and other election related issues.

No other town business will be conducted during this time.

 

For more election information please visit the election page here

 

Tax-Acquired Property – Raspberry Ln Bid Opening Meeting Information

Please join us in person at the Bridgton Municipal Complex Downstairs Meeting Room at the 10 Iredale Street Entrance or join us virtually for the bid opening of 123 Raspberry Ln (Map 6, lot 24 J-11).

 

For more information about the property or to complete the bid package, please Click Here.

 

Please note that all bids documents and deposits must be received by 2:00 p.m on Thursday, September 17th, to be considered.

 

Raspberry Lane Bid Opening
Thu, Sep 17, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (EDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/866329149

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129

Access Code: 866-329-149

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/866329149

Reminder! Tax-Acquired Property Request for Bids Due 09/17/2020

The Town of Bridgton is now accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the municipalities interest in tax-acquired property, 123 Raspberry Ln. Bridgton, ME 04009 – Map 6, Lot 24 J-11. All bids are due to be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th, 2020.

For more information and/or to complete the bid package, please click the links below:

Request for Bid Notice

Tax-Acquired Property 123 Raspberry Ln Bid Package

Assessing Card & Sewer Plans

Police Chief Pinning Ceremony

On Tuesday, August 26th, 2020, Phillip A. Jones was formally pinned with his Police Chief Badge by the Former Bridgton Police Chief, Richard B. Stillman.

Staff Wellness Luncheon – Office Closure Notice

The Municipal Office, Public Works, and Transfer station will be closed from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 1st, for a staff wellness luncheon.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you after our luncheon.

 

Board of Selectman Run-Off Election Today

Election must be by plurality vote. Bernard N. King, Jr. and Paul A. Tworog each received the same number of votes as candidates for membership to the Board of Selectmen. The Town of Bridgton is conducting the run-off election today, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 where ballots will be cast for the two tied candidates. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Bridgton Town Hall located at 26 North High Street.

U.S. Census Representatives on Site

The Representatives for the United States Census will be on-site again on,  Thursday, August 27th, located at the main entrance of the Town Office from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m to assist residents with their 2020 Census.

If you have not yet filled out your census or need assistance completing it, please stop by and the representatives will be happy to assist.

Your Response Matters!

The results of the 2020 census will affect our community funding, congressional representation, and more.

For more information about the Census or to complete the census online, please visit the 2020 Census website at: https://2020census.gov

Cat & Dog CPR / First Aid Course

The Maine POM Project:
Cat and Dog First Aid / CPR Course

Do you know what to do if your pet has a medical emergency?

If you are a pet owner, pet walker, pet sitter, pet groomer, dog daycare employee, animal shelter employee or volunteer, Animal Control Officer, Firefighter, EMT, Police Officer, CART member, or just want to be prepared in case of a pet emergency, this course is for you!

Course topics include

Understanding pet ownership responsibilities, administering medicine, managing breathing and cardiac emergencies, managing first aid emergencies, treating wounds, electrical shock, caring for eye, paw, or ear injuries, and preparing for disasters.

Registration Fee: $80.00

Half of the registration cost is due at the time of registration; the balance must be paid on or before the start of the course. The registration fee includes course tuition, course book, and certificate of completion.

Payments will be accepted in the form of cash or check. Please make checks payable to:

Maine POM Project.

Location and Schedule

Safety will be a priority at this event. We will be in a very large indoor area and will maintain the minimum 6-foot social distancing guidelines.

This course is scheduled for Sunday, September 20th, 2020 at the Bridgton Old Town Hall at 26 N. High Street, Bridgton, ME 04009.

Class will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will run until 3:00 p.m. A short lunch break will be included. Lunch will not be provided, so please be sure to bring your lunch.

Instructor: Bobby Silcott of Maine Pet Oxygen Mask “POM” Project

How to pre-register: Please call Carl Hoskins at 207-595-5237

     Be sure to register early, space is limited.

       All proceeds benefit the Maine POM Project   Maine ACO’s will receive 5 CEHs for attending

Cooling Center Open Aug 11th & 12th

HAZY, HOT AND HUMID!!  With the forecast in the high 90’s and high humidity a cooling center has been set up today, Tuesday, August 11th , 2020 until 5:00 p.m. AND  tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12th from 9:00 a.m.  – 5:00 p.m.  at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, Bridgton (647-3116) for people to take refuge from the heat. Masks are required.

 

Georgiann M. Fleck

Public Information Officer

Sign Placement Ordinance Reminder

The purpose of this ordinance is to encourage the effective and safe use of signs in the Town of Bridgton and promote a healthy business climate while protecting the aesthetic atmosphere of the Town in accordance with the town’s comprehensive plan.

Under this ordinance, please remember that:

No signs, except for municipal sings, may be erected, installed or displayed in or within (10) feet of any park, garden, or monument owned or maintained by the Town of Bridgton.

Maine Department of Transportation official directional business signs shall not be allowed from the north side of Steven Brook Bridge, Rt. 302, map 24, lot 102 through Main Street headed west (Rt. 302) to map 22, lot 90.

Signs not in compliance with this ordinance may be removed at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Officer.

For more information or to review the full Town of Bridgton Sign Ordinance please click here

 

Municipal Officers’ Notice of Public Hearing

Municipal Officers’ Notice of Public Hearing

 

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Bridgton Town Hall located at 26 North High Street in Bridgton to hear public comment on the following question that will be presented to the voters at a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:00 P.M.:

 

(Affordable Housing TIF)   Shall the following vote be adopted:

 

Shall the voters of the Town of Bridgton, Maine designate an affordable housing development district to be known as the “15 Harrison Road Municipal Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District” and adopt the Development Program for the District such designation and adoption to be pursuant to the following findings, terms and provisions?

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Bridgton (the “Town”) is authorized pursuant to Chapter 206,

Subchapter 3 of Title 30-A of the Maine Revised Statutes, as amended, to designate specified areas within the Town as Affordable Housing Development Districts and to adopt a development program for such Districts; and

 

WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the Town designate certain land located at 15 Harrison Road as the “15 Harrison Road Municipal Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District” (the “District”) and adopt a development program for the District (the “Development Program”); and

 

WHEREAS, the Town has held a public hearing on the question of establishing the District

and adopting the Development Program, in accordance with the requirements of 30-A M.R.S.A.

Subsection 5250, upon at least ten (10) days prior notice published in the Portland Press Herald, a newspaper of general circulation within the Town; and

 

WHEREAS, it is expected that approval will be sought and obtained from the Maine State

Housing Authority (the Authority) approving the designation of the District and the adoption of the Development Program for the District; and

 

WHEREAS, at least 25% of the property within the District is suitable for residential use,

and in need of rehabilitation or redevelopment; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TOWN:

 

  1. The designation of the District and pursuit of the Development Program will create affordable, livable housing within the Town of Bridgton, and therefore constitutes a good and valid public purpose.

 

  1. Pursuant to Chapter 206, subchapter 3 of Title 30-A of the Maine Revised Statutes, as amended, the Town hereby designates the 15 Harrison Road Municipal Affordable Housing Development and Tax Increment Financing District as more particularly described in the documents presented to the Town Meeting in the form attached hereto.

 

  1. Pursuant to the provisions of 30-A M.R.S.A., Subsection 5250-A, the percentage of captured assessed value to be retained in accordance with the Development Program is to be established as set forth in the Development Program.

 

  1. The Town Manager be and is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to submit the proposed designation of the District and the proposed Development Program for the District to the Maine State Housing Authority for review and approval pursuant to the requirements of 30-A M.R.S.A. Chapter 206, subchapter 3.

 

  1. The Town Manager be and is hereby authorized and empowered at his discretion from time to time to make such revisions to the Development Program for the District as he/she deems reasonably necessary or convenient in order to facilitate the process of review and approval of the District by the Maine State Housing Authority, or for any other reason so long as such provisions are not inconsistent with these resolutions or the basic structure and intent of the Development Program.

 

  1. The foregoing designation of the District and the adoption of the Development Program shall automatically become final and shall take full force and effect upon receipt by the Town Board of Selectmen of approval of the designation of the District and adoption of the Development Program by the Maine State Housing Authority, without requirements of further action by the Town, the Board of Selectmen or any other party. Upon approval of the District and Development Program by Maine State Housing Authority, the Town Manager is further authorized to execute and deliver a Credit Enhancement Agreement between the Town and the owner of all land in the District in form and substance substantially identical to that attached as an exhibit to the Development Program.

 

  1. The Town Manager be and is hereby authorized to create a Municipal Project Cost Account, as contemplated by the Development Program in the name of and on behalf of the Town, such Account to be in such form and to contain such terms and provisions, not inconsistent with the Development Program and this Order, and a percentage of the proceeds of the Municipal Project Cost account, as specified in the Development Program, shall be used to defray operating expenses for eligible projects within the District, consistent with the Development Program. Said Development Program and Account to be reviewed and approved by the Town Solicitor or his/her designee.

 

  1. The Town Manager is authorized to file the yearly reports required by 30-A M.R.S.A. § 5250-E and otherwise to take all lawful actions required in the administration of the District and Development program.

 

For more information click below:

Maine State Housing Authority Application for Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing click here 

August 11, 2020 Special Town Meeting Warrant click here