Monday News, April 6, 2026

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: April 6, 2026
Subject: Septic System Basics, Scholarships, and Road Flooding Study

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Septic System Basics for Island and Coastal Homeowners, 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026
7:00 PM
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OTHER NEWS

Final Countdown for Scholarship Applications! 

We are getting close to April 15th, the deadline for scholarship applications for Arrowsican graduating seniors. If you have not already done so, please submit your application for educational scholarship funds. Every little bit helps, and we would like to help you! Get your application here.

Arrowsic Roads Study
Background
In addition to work on the Route 127 flooding by Maine DOT (see additional information on Road Commission page), Arrowsic has a study that began in May 2025 to assess the flooding issues on Spinney Mill and Indian Rest Roads. The study is funded by a $50,000 grant from the Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund. The Arrowsic Resilience Committee worked with the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and other volunteers to secure the grant. The study is being conducted by Inter-Fluve (an employee-owned firm specializing in investigations, design, and restoration of rivers, lakes and wetlands). Public meetings with the contractor for advisory committee members and the public were held at Town Hall on June 3^rd, September 30^th, January 13^th, and February 12^th.

Study Results
The study will propose potential solutions to mitigate flooding issues including minimizing road damage, provide for safe and reliable access, and improve the health and resilience of the impacted salt marshes. Goals of the study are to find ways to:

• reduce community vulnerability to sea-level rise and coastal storm surges.
• mitigate factors leading to increased coastal hazards.
• support community safety and well-being, while restoring and sustaining habitat for the native fish and wildlife that contribute to the vitality of the region.   
• sustain reliable access to the Spinney Mill peninsula.

 
Spinney Mill and Indian Rest Roads have similar flooding issues but present different challenges for public health and safety. Indian Rest does not cut-off access for any residents when flooded since it has two access points. When Spinney Mill Road is severely flooded, 11 homes have no access to or from the peninsula and this includes for emergency services.

Next Steps
The study is progressing well: assessment of the current condition of the roads and a geotechnical assessment of Spinney Mill Road has been completed, and modeling of the water flow has been completed with preliminary design ideas presented (see Zoom presentation from the February 12 meeting here (use a passcode of W$3rwD&a for access)). A final report is expected in early April and will be available. Next steps are to decide what, if any action, will be taken on the study recommendations. Any actions to be implemented will be decided by the Town.


–Drone Picture of Spinney Mill Road and Salt Marsh (courtesy: Interfluve)

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
April 13, 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 23, 2026
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 # 20 for $
• ABA Warrant FY26 # 13 for $
• New member needed for Education Committee
• Annual Report

6:15      Town Staff and Volunteers6:20     Any other business6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm