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Monday Newsletter March 16, 2026

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: March 16, 2026
Subject: Winter Trash and Recycling, Animal Control Officer, Swap Barn

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

St. Patrick’s Day
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Arrowsic Conservation Commission
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
5;30-7:30 PM
Town Hall

 The Conservation Commission will meet at the town hall and virtually on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 PM to discuss the following topics: annual report and budget request, new commission member, Rt. 127 grant application letter, roadside cleanup, Fish Commission news, porcupines crossing, and any other business that might come before the commission. The public is welcome to attend. To attend remotely, please contact Phine Ewing at (phineewing@gmail.com).

Arrowsic Resilience Committee
Thursday, March 19, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM
Town Hall 

Arrowsic Recycling and Solid Waste Committee
Thursday, March 19, 2026
5:30-7:00 PM
Town Hall and Zoom

The meeting will be available on line via zoom. All are welcome. Please contact Nadine DeVries at ndvmaine@gmail.com for more information and the Zoom link.

Winter Schedule: Trash and Recycling
Friday, March 20, 2026

Fire Department Training
Saturday, March 21, 2026
8:00-10:00 AM
Fire Station

Our volunteer Fire Department needs your help. There are a lot of things to do that would support the team, for example delivering food on extended calls. Additional volunteers would be helpful for a variety of tasks like directing traffic or assisting Bath Ambulance respond to EMS calls. We will provide the training! To learn more, contact Chief Dale Carlton at carlton1302@gmail.com <mailto:carlton1302@gmail.com>.

Swap Barn
Saturday, March 21, 2026
11:00 AM-1:00 PM


OTHER NEWS

New Animal Control Officer!
 Arrowsic now has an animal control officer!
 
Sam Malsch, a resident of the island, has agreed to take on that task. Her contact information is  animalcontrol@arrowsic.org or call Town Hall at 207-443-4609 and leave a message.
 
Sam has been a life-long animal lover and advocate. She’s volunteered in animal rescue for approximately 17 years, even helping to found a senior animal rescue that she still volunteers with today. Sam has owned four dogs over the past 20 years with her most recent being two seniors who passed away last fall. She is currently fostering for local rescues and looks forward to serving Arrowsic as ACO.

Keep in mind that the animal control officer only responds to issues with domestic animals (dogs, cats, hamsters, pet goats, etc.) and does not oversee issues with wild animals (deer, wolves, porcupines, bats, skunks, raccoons, etc.). To report issues with wild animals, please call the state game wardens: Regional Communication Center (Augusta) 1-800-452-4664.

Also be aware that State law requires all dogs to be licensed. Barbara Boyce, Arrowsic Town Clerk, oversees dog licensing:

Dog Licenses:
Dogs 6 months and older are required, by State law, to be licensed. To renew or apply for a new dog license, contact the Town Clerk at barbara.boyce@arrowsic.org. You will need to provide proof of rabies vaccination.

The cost for a dog license is $6 for spayed/neutered pets and $11 for others. All dog licenses expire on December 31 of each year. You may renew your dog license anytime between October 15 and January 31.

You must renew your dog license no later than January 31 of each year, or a State imposed late fee of $25 must be charged
 

Boat Storage at Packard’s Landing

Canoe and kayak storage is available at Packard’s Landing through the summer season. To sign up for one of twelve spots, please go to https://forms.gle/8N4jYEwXkcfofuxz6. Keep in mind that space is limited; currently, there are only six spaces available.


Permit Issued
Mike Field, our Code Enforcement Officer, has issued a permit here.

Select Board Meeting AgendaIn an effort to keep residents informed, the proposed Select Board Meeting Agenda will be posted in this newsletter the Monday prior to and the Monday of the Select Board Meeting. Please note that the agenda is subject to change prior to being approved at the Select Board Meeting. 

Arrowsic Select Board
March 23, 2026
6:00-7:00 PM

Call to order: 

6:00     Review and approve agenda
6:05     Items for Approval

  • Minutes of Select Board Meeting of March 9, 2025
  • Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 # 19 for $
  • ABA Warrant FY26 # 12 for $

6:15      Town Staff and Volunteers

  • New member needed for Education Committee
  • New member needed for Conservation Commission

6:20     Any other business

  • Report from listening sessions of Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec
  • Annual Report

6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm