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Author: Irene Burgess

Weekly Newsletter, April 21, 2025

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: April 21, 2025
Subject: Broadband Authority, Fish Commission, Spring is Here

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Arrowsic Broadband Authority Meeting
Thursday, April 24, 2025
4:00-5:00 PM
Town Hall and Virtual


Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8527394629?pwd=bHdSemQyN1dRWGNzLzdyR1NZOXhpUT09&omn=86747081986

Arrowsic Fish Commission
Thursday, April 24, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall


The agenda is: the Sewall Creek Project, Monitoring – fish run, eDNA, salinity and planning the Celebratory Harvest.

IN OTHER NEWS …

Milly Stafford Annual Spring Roadside Cleanup

Now that the snow banks have melted back, it’s time to start thinking about hauling away the winter’s accumulation of trash. The Conservation Commission and the Recycling and Solid Waste Committee will once again team up to organize the “Milly Stafford Annual Spring Roadside Cleanup,” and all are cordially invited.

We will meet at the town hall on Saturday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. Folks will be able to sign up for a section of road to cover, and take with them a set of color-coded trash bags (black for trash, white for returnables and recyclables). In case of rain, we will postpone the cleanup to Sunday the 27th, same time.

For more information, contact Phine Ewing at phineewing@gmail.com


Building Permits

Mike Field, Chief Enforcement Officer, has issued new building permits. Please go here for more information.

Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, May 3
Arrowsic residents may bring hazardous household items and materials for proper disposal at the Bath Public Works Garage on May 3rd. Information on materials accepted and a link to sign up for a time slot can be found here:  https://www.cityofbathmaine.gov/departments/PublicWorks/HHW

Make Way for Animals Crossing!
Name your environmental ill—dams, poaching, megafires—and consider that roads kill more creatures with less fanfare than any of them. -Ben Goldfarb

Spring is in full swing and animals are on the move! Whether it’s a porcupine seeking out road salt or a migrating frog on a rainy night, it’s a time of year when our cars become particularly lethal to the critters with whom we share this island. And so, fellow Arrowsicans, the Conservation Commission kindly asks you to slow down on the roads and look out for animals that are just trying to get to the other side. This is especially critical for amphibians on rainy nights when temperatures are above 40°F. (Learn more here about amphibian migration.) We thank you!

Packard’s Landing’s May 17th Spring Work Day and Community Gathering!
 
The W.A.M.C invites all residents to come on over to Packard’s Landing on May 17th and lend a helping hand on our Spring Work Day.

The fun begins at  9:00 a.m., wrapping up by 2:00 p.m. We expect the pier, ramp, and float to be in, so come on over and work for a while and then get out on the water! And, we are planning on having a potluck picnic around noontime, with Bob flipping burgers on the grill and others bringing over various food items.

 As far as work goes, there is something for everybody: carpentry work on the barn and walkway, brush hauling to clean up the forest area, invasive species removal along with some native species planting, and some painting of the privy.

 Bob is organizing the various projects so send him an email at arrowsica@gmail.com and Nick and Norma are organizing the potluck. You can send Nick an email at Nick@katahdined.com if you’re able to share something for the potluck  (salads, veggie plates, chips, dessert item!, etc.)

We look at the day as a “doubleheader” – a chance to care for Packard’s Landing, and a chance for it to host spring community get together!

Helping Arrowsic Recycle!

April is Earth Month, so we thought this would be a great time to remind you of town programs that promote sustainability and help you recycle or dispose of things responsibly. The ARSWC organizes several special recycling events throughout the year that we encourage you to participate in. These include:

  • May 3 – Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day. We collaborate with the City of Bath and other surrounding towns to help residents properly dispose of HHW. Visit the City of Bath HHW page to learn more about what qualifies as HHW and sign up. Arrowsic has a limited number to time slots reserved, so we strongly encourage you to reach out to your neighbors to share tickets, so more residents can participate.
  • July 12 – Refrigerant and Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) Collection Day. We are working with a refrigerant and recycling company that can safely recover hazardous refrigerants and ODS from household appliances (for a fee). More details to come in June!
  • July 12 – Computer Monitor and TV Collection Day. In this popular biannual event, the ARSWC accepts unwanted monitors and TVs for proper disposal (for a fee). More details to come in June!
  • Fall 2025 – Bulky Items Pick Up. RC Rogers & Sons will once again be offering special pickup services for “bulky items” (e.g., furniture, appliances, large pieces of scrap metal, etc.). We haven’t yet set the date, but we’ll post a notice well in advance.

Another great resource is the Arrowsic Recycling Shed, located next to the Town Hall. We’ve organized this shed to make it easy for you to drop off certain common recyclable items that are not appropriate for biweekly curbside pick-up. In this shed, you’ll find shelves and bins for dropping off natural corks, home and office electronics and cords with chargers, batteries (alkaline, lithium, nickel, and cadmium), scrap metal and electrical cords, Christmas lights, and returnable bottles and cans (all money from returnables benefits the Arrowsic Fire Department). We also stock extra Arrowsic Recycles stickers and Clynk bags in the shed. Please read the signs posted on the shed doors for instructions on what you can and can’t leave there. 

For more information on our recycling programs, please check out the User’s Guide to Recycling in Arrowsic or reach out to an ARSWC member. Thanks for helping us keep Arrowsic’s recycling and solid waste in its proper place!

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 28, 2025
Proposed Agenda

Call to order: 

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

  • Minutes of Select Board Meeting of April 14, 2025
  • Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #21 for $ 
  • ABA Warrant FY25 #12 for $ 
  • Animal Control Officer needed
  • Annual Report

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

Next meeting: Monday, May 12, 2025, 6:00pm

Make Way for Spring Animals

Name your environmental ill—dams, poaching, megafires—and consider that roads kill more creatures with less fanfare than any of them. -Ben Goldfarb

Spring is in full swing and animals are on the move! Whether it’s a porcupine seeking out road salt or a migrating frog on a rainy night, it’s a time of year when our cars become particularly lethal to the critters with whom we share this island. And so, fellow Arrowsicans, the Conservation Commission kindly asks you to slow down on the roads and look out for animals that are just trying to get to the other side. This is especially critical for amphibians on rainy nights when temperatures are above 40°F. (Learn more here about amphibian migration.) We thank you!

Weekly Newsletter, April 14, 2025

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: April 14, 2025
Subject: 

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Select Board Meeting
Monday, April 14, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall and Virtual


Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9910370986

Tax Day
Tuesday, April 15, 2025


Arrowsic Conservation Commission Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
5:30-7:30 PM
Town Hall and Virtual


The Conservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 15 at 5:30 at the town hall, to discuss the following: pesticides, roadside cleanup, Sewall Pond access and trail work, alewives, Packard’s Landing, summer bioblitz, animal road crossings, and water quality testing schedule. The public is welcome. If anyone wants to attend virtually, please contact Phine Ewing at phineewing@gmail.com.

Arrowsic Water Access Management Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
5:30-6:30 PM
Town Hall


Arrowsic Broadband Authority Meeting
Thursday, April 17, 2025
4:00-5:00 PM
Town Hall and Virtual


Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8527394629?pwd=bHdSemQyN1dRWGNzLzdyR1NZOXhpUT09&omn=86747081986

Arrowsic Recycling and Solid Waste Committee
Thursday, April 17, 2025
5:30-7:00 PM
Town Hall and Virtual


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 Trash and Recycling Pickup
Friday, April 18,2025


Arrowsic/Georgetown Groundwater Project
Friday, April 18, 2025
12:00-1:00 PM
Townhall and Virtual


Arrowsic Fire Department Training
Saturday, April 19, 2025
8:00-10:00 AM


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, April 19, 2025
11:00 AM-1:00 PM


IN OTHER NEWS …
 

Milly Stafford Annual Spring Roadside Cleanup

Now that the snow banks have melted back, it’s time to start thinking about hauling away the winter’s accumulation of trash. The Conservation Commission and the Recycling and Solid Waste Committee will once again team up to organize the “Milly Stafford Annual Spring Roadside Cleanup,” and all are cordially invited.

We will meet at the town hall on Saturday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. Folks will be able to sign up for a section of road to cover, and take with them a set of color-coded trash bags (black for trash, white for returnables and recyclables). In case of rain, we will postpone the cleanup to Sunday the 27th, same time.

For more information, contact Phine Ewing at phineewing@gmail.com


Building Permits

Mike Field, Chief Enforcement Officer, has issued new building permits. Please go here for more information.

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 14, 2025
Proposed Agenda

Call to order: 

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

  • Minutes of Select Board Meeting of March 24, 2025
  • Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #20 for $ 92,184.75
  • ABA Warrant FY25 #11 for $ 1,844.00

6:15     Town Staff & Volunteers

  • Animal Control Officer needed
  • Request from Education Committee to add Kathy Roy to membership
  • Annual Report

6:20     Any other business6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, April 28, 2025, 6:00pm

Monday Newsletter, April 7, 2025

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: April 7, 2025
Subject: Budget for Warrant, Rides for Older Residents

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Select Board Budget Workshop for Town Meeting Warrant
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6-7:00 PM.
Town Hall

Passover
Saturday, April 12


IN OTHER NEWS …



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 14, 2025
Proposed Agenda

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

  • Minutes of Select Board Meeting of March 24, 2025
  • Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #20 for $ 
  • ABA Warrant FY25 #11 for $
  • Animal Control Officer needed
  • Annual Report

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

Next meeting: Monday, April 28, 2025, 6:00pm

Monday Newsletter, 3/31/25

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: March 31, 2025
Subject: Planning Board, Trash, CSA, Bears

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Arrowsic Planning Board
Thursday, April 3, 2025
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Town Hall and Zoom

Contact the chair, Vicky Stoneman at vicky.stoneman@arrowsic.orgfor more  information.
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85141610382?pwd=0jW6MUmLeaE2qypnpknkS2oFx2q6qC.1&from=addon

Winter Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule
Friday, April 4, 2025

Swap Barn
Saturday, April 5, 2025
11:00-1:00


IN OTHER NEWS …

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) SHARE
What is a CSA?
 A CSA connects customers to the source of their food, while providing local farmers with the year-round economic support they need to succeed. Members pay a fee at the beginning of the growing season and are guaranteed a share of the farm’s harvest throughout the season.

  • Mutual Benefits:
    • For Farmers: CSA’s provide farmers with a guaranteed income, which helps them plan and invest in their farms, and reduces the risk associated with market fluctuations. 
    • For Consumers: Consumers gain access to fresh, locally grown produce, often at a lower price than buying from grocery stores and can learn about where their food comes from and how it is grown. 

For a list of local CSAs from the Merrymeeting Food Council go HERE.
Maine Senior Farm Share Program.
The Maine Senior Farm Share Program is designed to increase access to fresh, local produce for low-income seniors. Eligible seniors pay $50 for a CSA share. For more information click on this link for the  Maine Department of Agriculture or call 287-3491 or email seniorfarmshare.agr@maine.gov.
 

LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS. OH MY! Well, maybe just bears

There were a few bear sightings in Arrowsic and Georgetown last year. Here are some tips from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on what to do if you encounter a bear as they come out of hibernation.

In the woods

· Do not approach the bear.

· Quietly back away and leave the area.

In a building, dumpster, or around the corner

· Give the bear a clear escape route (do not corner it)

· Leave any doors open as you back away from the bear.

· Do not lock the bear in a room.

In your backyard

· From a safe distance, make loud noises, shout, or bang pots and pans together (to scare the bear)

· When the bear leaves, remove potential attractants such as garbage, birdseed, or pet food.

· Ask neighbors to remove attractants.

For more information on how to prevent bears from paying you a visit this spring go to this link: LIVING WITH BEARS from IF&W.

Arrowsic Photos Wanted!

We need some photos of Arrowsic, either contemporary or historical, to include in the Annual Report to the Town. Please send some candidates to Irene at irene.burgess@arrowsic.org

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 14, 2025
Proposed Agenda

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

  • Minutes of Select Board Meeting of March 24, 2025
  • Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #20 for $ 
  • ABA Warrant FY25 #11 for $
  • Animal Control Officer needed
  • Annual Report

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

Next meeting: Monday, April 28, 2025, 6:00pm

Monday Newsletter, March 24, 2025

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
Select Board Meeting
Monday, March 24, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall and Zoom


Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9910370986

Arrowsic Fish Commission
Thursday, March 27, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall


We welcome the public to attend. If anyone has questions, they should reach out to Karen Robbins at robbinco@gmail.com.  The agenda is:
1. Approve Annual Report
2. State of Sewall Creek Project:  SWCA, data loggers
3. eDNA sampling: field report, sampling design and estimate going forward
4. Spring Monitoring Prep – Tasks
5. 2025/26 Budget Request

IN OTHER NEWS …

Someone Left This Plastic Drum in Front of the Recycling Shed!



Once again… Town Hall is not a dump for random items! A list of specific items and materials accepted at the Recycling Shed is listed at the Shed as well as on the Arrowsic website. 

If this drum is yours, please retrieve it and contact us for advice on proper disposal. Aside from the Shed not being the right place for it, not knowing what contaminants it may contain makes safe and proper disposal problematic. We are always happy to answer questions. Catch us in person or drop an email to arswc@arrowsic.org. We are really very friendly! 

Arrowsians should be proud of belonging to a community where residents are usually extremely diligent about responsibly recycling and managing waste. 

We sincerely thank you.

Ros Arienti, Jon Biehler, Frank Daly, Nadine de Vries, Karen Dowell, Roz McLean and Don Sheldon
 

Ready for Green Spring Cleaning?

Now that mud season is almost over, it’s great time to go green while you spring clean. All it takes is a little extra planning! Here are 5 tips on how you can reduce your contribution to the landfill while getting rid of excess clutter in your home.  Before you start loading up your trash bin, separate out piles for recycling and rehoming:

  • Place clean and dry household items made from paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, or tin in your recycling bin for curbside pickup.
  • Take gently used items you think other residents of Arrowsic might need or want to the Arrowsic Swap Barn.
  • Recycle or trade-in unwanted electronics at Staples in Brunswick – or bring them to the Arrowsic Recycling Shed and the ARSWC will recycle them for you.
  • Donate clothing, toys, furniture, and other goods to local charities, such as Goodwill in Brunswick or the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Bath. The Freecycle Community Group for Topsham is another helpful non-profit resource for giving and getting used goods.
  • Check with an ARSWC member if you have questions or need advice on how to recycle, repurpose, or rehome your stuff. We love talking trash (and recycling).

The ARSWC will be launching its own green spring-cleaning project in the Swap Barn next month. We plan to sort through items that have been on shelves for a bit too long – and donate them to local charities or recycle them as appropriate. If there is something in the barn that you covet, but haven’t yet claimed, stop by before April 19 or it may be gone!

Arrowsic Photos Wanted!

We need some photos of Arrowsic, either contemporary or historical, to include in the Annual Report to the Town. Please send some candidates to Irene at irene.burgess@arrowsic.org

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 24, 2025
Proposed Agenda

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

  • Minutes of Select Board Meeting of March 10, 2025
  • Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #19 for $ 13,712.85
  • ABA Warrant FY25 #11 for $
  • Animal Control Officer needed
  • Annual Report

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

Next meeting: Monday, April 14, 2025, 6:00pm

Weekly Newsletter: March 17, 2025

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: March 17, 2025
Subject: Conservation Commission, ABA, Shellfish Commission, ARSWC

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Monday, March 17

Arrowsic Conservation Commission
Tuesday, March 18
5:30-7:30

Town Hall/Hybrid

The Conservation Commission will meet at 5:30 Tuesday March 18 to discuss the annual report and budget request, roadside cleanup, bioblitzes, and pesticides, as well as anything else that may be brought before the commission. The public is welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to attend remotely please contact Phine Ewing at phineewing@gmail.com for a link to the meeting.

Arrowsic Broadband Authority
Thursday, March 20
4:00-5:00

Town Hall and Hybrid

Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8527394629?pwd=bHdSemQyN1dRWGNzLzdyR1NZOXhpUT09&omn=86747081986

Arrowsic Recycling and Solid Waste Committee
Thursday, March 20
5:30-7:00

Town Hall and Hybrid

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.

Arrowsic Shellfish Commission
Thursday, March 20
7:00-8:00

Town Hall and Hybrid

IN OTHER NEWS …

Repair Cafe
This month’s café will be on Saturday March 22nd from 10 AM – 12:30 PM at the Curtis Library. Experts will be there with free help to fix all sorts of items. Repair, don’t replace!

Arrowsic Photos Wanted!

We need some photos of Arrowsic, either contemporary or historical to include in the Annual Report to the Town. Please send some candidates to Irene at irene.burgess@arrowsic.org

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 24, 2025
Proposed Agenda

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

  • Minutes of Select Board Meeting of March 10, 2025
  • Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #18 for $
  • ABA Warrant FY25 #11 for $
  • Animal Control Officer needed
  • Annual Report

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

Next meeting: Monday, April 14, 2025, 6:00pm

Weekly Newsletter: 3/10/25

To:           Arrowsic residents   
From:      Town of Arrowsic
Date:       March 10, 2025
Subject:   Select Board, Permits, Education Silent Auction

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
Select Board Meeting
Monday, March 10
6:00-7:00
Town Hall and Zoom


Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9910370986

Fire Department Training
Saturday, March 15
8:00-10:00 AM
Fire House


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>.

IN OTHER NEWS …

New Conditional Use and Building Permit. 
These will be posted in the weekly newsletter. Go here to access this week’s permits.
Questions or Concerns? Contact Mike Field, Code Enforcement Officer, 207-295-4332.

SAVE THE DATE! Education Committee Silent Auction
The Arrowsic Education Committee announces the date for the second
annual silent auction.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Place: Arrowsic Fire Station


Please plan to come bid against your neighbors on items and experiences
donated by local organizations–and visit with friends and neighbors.

Money raised during the silent auction supports the Arrowsic Education
Committee Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to Arrowsic’s high
school seniors planning to pursue higher education.

The Education Committee is seeking to add two members to the committee.
If you would like further information, please email Denise Parker at
denise.parker@arrowsic.org.

Select Board Meeting Agenda

In 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 10, 2025
Proposed Agenda
 
Call to order: 
6:00     Review and approve agenda
6:05     Items for Approval

  • Minutes of Select Board Meeting of February 24, 2025
  • Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #18 for $ 115,724.39
  • ABA Warrant FY25 #10 for $

6:15     Town Staff & Volunteers

  • Animal Control Officer needed
  • Arrowsic Fish Commission Ordinance Language change (in bold)

The Arrowsic Fish Commission shall be made up of five voting members (commissioners) and two non-voting alternates appointed by the Board of Selectmen to a renewable three-year term. One of the five voting members shall be nominated by the chair of the Arrowsic Conservation Commission as its representative to the Arrowsic Fish Commission. If there are vacancies, three commissioners and the alternates may carry out the duties of the Commission, with any three serving as a quorum for any vote.The Commission shall act by a majority of those present and voting. The Commissioners shall elect one of their number to be Chair who, during a renewable two-year term, will serve as liaison to the Arrowsic Board of Selectmen and ensure that the Commission fulfills its responsibilities. In the absence of a commissioner, the Chair shall designate an alternate member to act.
6:20     Any other business

  • Arrowsic Broadband Authority: Financial Report
  • Annual Report

6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, March 24, 2025, 6:00pm

Newsletter, Monday, March 3, 2025

To:           Arrowsic residents   
From:      Town of Arrowsic
Date:       March 3, 2025
Subject:   Planning Board, Trash Pickup, Community Rides, Scholarships

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
Planning Board
Thursday, March 6, 2025
7:00-9:00 PM
Town Hall/Zoom


Contact the chair, Vicky Stoneman at vicky.stoneman@arrowsic.orgfor more  information.
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85141610382?pwd=0jW6MUmLeaE2qypnpknkS2oFx2q6qC.1&from=addon

Winter Trash and Recycling Pick-Up
Friday, March 7, 2025



IN OTHER NEWS …
Essential Rides for Everyday Living in Arrowsic & Georgetown
 
 
Age-Friendly Communities of the lower Kennebec, are offering registered Arrowsic and Georgetown residents without other transportation options free rides to different destinations such as the grocery store, medical appointments and social activities.

This program is all about getting neighbors to where they need to go. 

Based on driver availability, rides will generally be offered weekdays from 9am-5pm. Once registered, we are asking riders for a three-day advanced notice to allow us time to arrange the ride with one of our volunteer drivers. We hope this program will expand to other communities on the lower Kennebec.
 
Contact information for interested residents (riders and drivers):

Arrowsic Scholarship Competition
All graduating seniors planning to pursue higher education are invited to submit a completed application by April 1.
Pick up an application at the Morse High School guidance office or link to
the application:
https://arrowsic.org/uploads/ARROWSIC%20SCHOLARSHIP%20APPLICATION%20.pdf

Select Board Meeting Agenda

In 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 10, 2025
Proposed Agenda
 
Call to order: 

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

  • Minutes of Select Board Meeting of February 24, 2025
  • Treasurer’s Warrant FY25 #18 for $
  • ABA Warrant FY25 #10 for $

6:15     Town Staff & Volunteers

  • Animal Control Officer needed
  • Education Committee: two members needed
  • Arrowsic Broadband Authority

6:20     Any other business

  • Annual Report

6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, March 24, 2025, 6:00pm