Town Meeting 2022: Candidates, Warrant Articles, Budgets
June is when Maine citizens weigh how much to spend on school budgets, and polls are open in many towns for voters to cast ballots on other municipal business.
While individual municipalities hold their annual meetings at various times during the year (some are in March, others in May, still others in June), a number of them now hold town meetings soon after the June elections are held.
This year, June 14 is the day for local elections and secret ballot articles on ordinance amendments, as well as school budgets and state primaries for political office.
Jordan Barnett-Parker demonstrates courage for inquiry, leadership
It is fascinating to begin to become acquainted with some of Lincolnvillle’s town boards and committees. I am impressed with the many individuals who dedicate their time, and I have found it refreshing to see that town business can actually be conducted with civility and good humor, notably with the assistance of an excellent town administrator.
But I most appreciate those few individuals who demonstrate the courage for inquiry and leadership. Jordan Barnett-Parker is one of those… Read more
On the issues: Lincolnville Select Board Candidate Jordan Barnett-Parker
On June 14, voters in Lincolnville will elect one of two candidates competing for one three-year term on the Lincolnville Select Board.
Stephen Hand is running against incumbent Jordan Barnett-Parker for the seat.
Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each… Read more
Jim Annis: The right person, in the right place, at the right time
Mail-in ballots are currently available at the Rockport Town Office, and the town election is June 14.
We all have the amazing opportunity to elect Jim Annis to our Select Board, and what an opportunity it is! Jim was raised in Rockport, and his children reside here as well. He had served on our Board for 15 years in the recent past.
Besides being very much in tune with the various needs of Rockport, Jim is a gentleman who knows how to treat our citizens with respect and… Read more
Expand the electoral process to as many participants as possible
As a Green Independent Party House of Representatives candidate, I urged Governor Janet Mills to sign the open primary bill passed by this year’s legislature. LD 231 became law without her signature in April. Voters who are not enrolled in a party will be able to vote in primary elections starting in 2024.
However voters in my district don’t have to wait until 2024 to cast a primary vote because the Maine Green Independent Party has allowed unenrolled voters to participate in its… Read more
Vote YES on Question 3 and NO on Question 4 on the Thomaston Town Meeting ballot
The ballot questions about Thomaston Green have confused many and created doubt in the minds of some. Be assured that the “Green” is NOT in danger of being developed and lost to public enjoyment. The open space to the south of the entry road into the former State Prison site will be preserved and never developed. In addition, the access to that site will forever offer a tree-lined gateway into the property, connecting to Route 1. Thomaston has many parks and open spaces protected from… Read more
Support Jordan Barnett-Parker for Lincolnville Select Board
Back in December of 2020, I supported Jordan Barnett-Parker running for the Lincolnville Select Board as I thought that we needed new people to be on this board.
One of the things central to Jordan’s service to the town is that he has an open door when it comes to listening to the needs and concerns of the people of this town. He was instrumental in obtaining life and injury insurance for our volunteer fire department, pushing for the publishing of the select board information packet… Read more
On the issues: Lincolnville Select Board Candidate Stephen Hand
On June 14, voters in Lincolnville will elect one of two candidates competing for one three-year term on the Lincolnville Select Board.
Stephen Hand is running against incumbent Jordan Barnett-Parker for the seat.
Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each… Read more
Vote for Denise Munger for Rockport Select Board
The work that Denise Munger has done as a Rockport Select Board member has been spectacular. I have known and worked with Denise on important issues for Rockport. Denise has worked tirelessly for Rockport and all its citizens. Committees like Legacy Rockport, the Ordinance Review Committee and the Rockport’s RES site are just a few of her involved efforts. Denise Munger is a hard worker on many issues that are important to Rockport and its citizens.
With Legacy Rockport, she… Read more
Join me in voting for Denise Munger for Rockport Select Board
I am writing in support of Denise Munger for the Rockport Select Board. I know Denise through my work on the Rockport Budget Committee and the Library Committee. She listens to comments from committee members and the public on issues facing the town. She carefully evaluates the information provided and makes decisions that will best serve the town and its residents.
Continuity on the Select Board is important; we need people who are familiar with the difficult issues that have… Read more
Jordan Barnett-Parker has earned his second term
We will cast our ballots to re-elect Jordan Barnett-Parker to the Lincolnville Select Board this month.
Jordan brings positive, diligent energy to the Select Board. He connected with every school board member, successfully advocating for the return of a quarter-million-dollar surplus to the town, reducing the overall tax burden. His creative… Read more
Town Meetings, Municipal and School Budgets, Warrants and Candidates
Below are area municipalities holding elections and town meetings in June
APPLETON
Annual Town Meeting, June 14, by Secret Ballot, Appleton Fire Station, 2899 Sennebec Road, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The warrant includes a Site Plan Review Ordinance, Proposed sale of town-owned land, Select Board stipend pay, municipal budget
CAMDEN
Annual Town Meeting, June 14, Camden Public Safety Building, by secret ballot, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
All Camden ballots, including Five Town CSD and SAD 28 budgets, can be found here.
Camden-Rockport, Five Town CSD to hold public input budget meetings March 21
Camden Select Board Candidates
Stephanie French
Thomas Hedstrom
Robert Lawson
Marc Ratner
HOPE
Voters in Hope with go to the polls June 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to consider candidates for Select Board (three candidates are running for two open seats: Bruce Haffner, Michael Schultz and Charles Weidman). Then, on June 16, citizens will gather at the Hope Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. for annual town meeting.
Two candidates for vying for one seat on the Hope School Committee Board: Jacob Eichenlaub and Nicholas O’Hara.
LINCOLNVILLE
Lincolnville voters will got to the polls June 14, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Lincolnville Central School, to consider two school budgets, and a municipal ballot that features two Select Board candidates — incumbent Jordan Barnett-Parker and Stephen Hand – vying for one open seat. The municipal ballot also features open seats on various committees and boards with no candidates.
On June 16, citizens will gather at 6 p.m. at the Lincolnville Central School for Annual Town Meeting and to consider the town’s 2022-2023 proposed budget and a warrant that includes term limits for Select Board members of not more than three consecutive three-year terms.
NORTHPORT
Voting on the town’s municipal ballot will take place at the Northport Town Office, June 4, beginning at 8 a.m., to elect select board and school board candidates,
Annual Town Meeting will then continue on June 6, at the Edna Drinkwater School Basketball Court, 6:30 p.m. There, the townspeople will consider amendments to the town’s building and shoreland zoning ordinances, as well as municipal and school budgets.
ROCKPORT
Rockport’s Annual Town Meeting will take place over two days, beginning June 14 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., when voters will consider the Five Town CSD and School Administrative District 28 budgets, as well as two candidates vying for one three-year seat on the Select Board.
On June 15, citizens will gather at the Rockport Opera House, 7 p.m., for Annual Town Meeting to consider ordinance amendments and the municipal budget.
Rockport Select Board Candidates
Jim Annis
Denise Munger
Rockport Municipal Warrant and Budget
U.S. Cellular pushes for Rockport ordinance change to erect 145-foot monopole
Camden-Rockport, Five Town CSD to hold public input budget meetings March 21
Annual Town Meeting, June 18, Town Office (Downstairs), 9 a.m.
Stockton Springs citizens will consider amendments to the town’s land use ordinance, and its Coastal Waters and Harbor Ordinance.
THOMASTON
Thomaston’s Annual Town Meeting will take place over two days, beginning June 14 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Thomaston Municipal Building (former Lura Libby School) where voters will consider electing two Select Board members for three-year terms, one Board of Assessors member for a three-year term, and one RSU 13 School Board member.
On June 15, citizens will gather at the Thomaston Municipal Building at 6 p.m. for annual Town Meeting and consider a municipal budget and a warrant that includes a land swap with George C. Hall and Sons, Inc., which would enable construction of workforce housing, a citizens’ initiative to dedicate the Thomaston Green for public park use, several land use ordinance amendments, as well as several other municipal ordinance amendments.
Thomaston has collected all of its Town Meeting business material, ordinance amendments, etc., on this page.
Union’s Annual Town Meeting will take place over two days, beginning June 14 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the William L. Pullen Municipal Building Meeting Room, where voters will consider electing two Select Board members for three-year terms, one Board of Assessors member for a three-year term, and one RSU 13 School Board member.
There are two candidates running for one seat on the Select Board: Martha Johnston-Nash and Linda Waltz-Mountainland
The June 14 secret ballot also includes five options for the future of the town-owned Thompson Community Center. Voters are to vote for just one option.
And, the ballot includes the RSU 40 budget.
On June 21, citizens will gather at the William L. Pullen Municipal Building Meeting Room at 7 p.m. for annual Town Meeting and to consider articles on the rest of the Union Town Warrant
VINALHAVEN
Annual Town Meeting, June 128, Vinalhaven School, 6 p.m.
Details and Town Warrant coming soon
WALDOBORO
Waldoboro’s Annual Town Meeting will take place June 14 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Waldoboro Town Office, where voters will consider electing one Select Board member for a three-year term, and one member to the RSU 40 Board of Directors.
Candidates for the Select Board are Robert Butler and Seth Hall.
Candidates for the SAD 40 Board of Directors are Danny Jackson and Steven Karp.
The Town Meeting Warrant will be addressed entirely by secret ballot, including the municipal budget, a new Disorderly Property Ordinance (“This ordinance is not a property maintenance ordinance, but is an ordinance that would address properties in Town that have repeated complaints from neighbors, and are having a negative impact on the neighborhood,” the town explained, and the Town of Waldoboro Medical Marijuana Licensing Ordinance.
Warrant articles also include the creation of up to 36 units of affordable senior housing at the former A.D. Gray School property, the purchase of the Wooster Parking Lot, and the sale of the Friendship Street School.
Click here for the town’s explanation of the ordinance proposals.
Warren’s Annual Town Meeting will take place over two days, beginning June 14 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Warren Masonic Hall, 105 Camden Road, where voters will consider electing one Select Board member for a three-year term, and three members to the RSU 40 Board of Directors. The secret ballot also includes the RSU 40 budget validation.
Then, on June 21, citizens will convene again at 7 p.m. at the Warren Masonic Hall to consider the town warrant, which will be posted June 7.