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To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: April 13, 2026
Subject: Select Board, Winter Trash and Recycling, Elections

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Select Board Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2026
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall and Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89087516398

Meeting ID: 890 8751 6398

Arrowsic Recycling and Solid Waste Committee
Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:30-7:00 PM
Town Hall

All are welcome. Please contact Nadine DeVries at ndvmaine@gmail.com for more information.

Trash and Recycling: Winter Schedule Pickup
Friday, April 17, 2026

Arrowsic Recycling and Solid Waste Committee
Friday, April 17, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM
Town Hall

The Recycling and Solid Waste Committee will meet to open bids for trash and recycling services

Fire Department Training
Saturday, April 18, 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, April 18, 2026
11:00-1:00


OTHER NEWS

Elections

The next election, a Primary election, will be held Tuesday, June 9 at Town Hall. For more information on voting in this election, go here.

Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Arrowsic residents are invited to bring hazardous household materials for proper disposal at the Bath Public Works Garage on Saturday May 2nd. Registration for a time slot is required and a link for doing so will be posted on the Bath Publics Works website beginning April 15th. Information on materials accepted can also be found there. 

https://www.cityofbathmaine.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Division-of-Solid-Waste-and-Recycling/HHW

The event is free to residents but the Town of Arrowsic does pay for each “unit” so combining small lots of materials with neighbors is encouraged. Materials should be brought in their original containers when possible. Do not blend liquids! Commercial waste will not be accepted.

Septic System Presentation

Last week’s Septic System Presentation was recorded and is available. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/7UVNmhD9j0TKLo58DXqfdO9mLXKWR7SDaf6c_kiZTGL3G4qRaqc-YS7XWzqs69T9.s-coIgZlc0y6eSz3
and use the passcode: hCZ^Y5DF to start viewing the presentation.

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 $ 82,823.96
• ABA Warrant FY26 # 13 for $ 75.00

6:15      Town Staff and Volunteers

• New member needed for Education Committee
• Approval of Election Clerk list:
  Mary Louise Blanchard, Warden
  Josephine Ewing, Warden
  Anita Brown
  Clarke Cooper
  Olivia Glaubitz
  Sukey Heard
  H. Don Hudson
  Lucy Hull
  Jody Jones
  Gretchen MacLeod
  James MacLeod
  Lisa Margonelli
  Kathy Roy
  Randell Roy
  Elizabeth Skillings

6:20     Any other business

• Solar Efficiency Project
• Annual Report

6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

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

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
Zoom online

Brought to you by WaterWise
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88394128846?pwd=vg0d8eA0sobVAelba66jCYiDJacL1z.1
Meeting ID: 883 9412 8846 Passcode: 534489

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

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: March 30, 2026
Subject: Planning Board, Emergency Preparedness, Organic Gardening

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Planning Board Meeting
Thursday, April 2, 2026
7:00-9:00 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 Schedule Trash and Recycling Pickup
Friday, April 3, 2026

Swap Barn
Saturday, April 4, 2026

OTHER NEWS

Conditional Use Permits

Mike Field, Arrowsic Code Enforcement Officer, has issued the permits listed here.

Arrowsic and Emergency Planning

Recently, Deidra Murphy and Michele Melanson from Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec reported on the recent listening session that they had with 16 residents of Arrowsic on Emergency Planning to the Select Board. The most important take-aways were the importance of planning, the necessity for clear communication channels, and the primacy of caring for our neighbors.

They have offered a limited number of emergency “ready-bags” for members of our community, containing important items if an emergency should arise. If you would like one or know someone who could use this bag, please contact Irene at irene.burgess@arrowsic.org. A sample of the bag is available for viewing at the town hall.

If you have not done so already, sign up for RAVE, the Sagadahoc County emergency notification service, here.

Public Notice from US Navy: Dredging Operations

The US Navy will be conductin maintenance dredging of the shoaled portions of the Kenebec River Federal Navigation Project between Phippsburg and Bath, ME. For the full public notice, go here or read the notice on the town’s bulletin board by Arrowsic Town Hall.

Free Document Shredding from AARP

There will be opportunity to leave off documents for shredding at Morse High School  on April 11 from 9:00-1:00 PM or until the truck is full. Register here.

Septic System Knowledge for Coastal and Island Dwellers



April Organic and Climate-Smart Gardening Programs

With the 2026 gardening season starting up, many gardening programs are being announced. The April calendar of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) has listed three that may be of interest to both established organic gardeners and those just starting out, and one on designing a garden with climate in mind. Two, in Brunswick and South Portland, are in-person, and two are online. Most are free.

• April 1 — Grow Your Own Organic Garden. Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Multiple locations, Maine. Prices vary. South Portland is free. Learn about organic gardening. Registration 
• April 8 — Gardening Q&A. Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Online. Free. Get your gardening questions answered before the season starts in earnest! Registration 
• April 16 — Climate-Smart Garden Design. Thursday, 12-1 p.m. Online. Free. Learn about landscape design strategies for a changing climate. Registration
• April 16 — Science for Self-Reliance: Gardening with Responsible Pest Management + Beneficial Habitat. Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m. Brunswick, Maine. Free. Learn about organic management of common pests. Registration

Nautical Yard Sale Seeking Donations

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
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

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: March 23, 2026
Subject: Select Board Meeting, Call of Spring, Composting

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Select Board Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2026
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall and Virtual

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89520158308

Water Access Management Committee
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM
Town Hall

Arrowsic Broadband Authority Meeting
Thursday, March 26, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM
Town Hall and  Hybrid

Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84398973270?pwd=ZFJ3vp4jaf8esPAHZJ87XR2eiu5Rjg.1

Arrowsic Shellfish Commission
Thursday, March 26, 2026
7-8:00 PM
Town Hall

Agenda: Finalize Spring Monitoring and Harvest Plan, Data review and Stream Project update. 

OTHER NEWS

The Call of Spring

Spring is springing and animals are on the move, looking for love and foraging for food. That means there is an increased risk for vehicle strikes, especially at dawn and dusk. This time of year means porcupines frequenting roadsides as they look to satisfy their salt cravings with road salt; amphibians and reptiles embarking on the treacherous journey to their ancestral breeding grounds; and deer moving in search of new food sources, among so many other “spring is in the air” animal behaviors.

We can do our part to help protect the many different kinds of critters we share this island with by slowing down on the roads and staying alert. That includes on Rt. 127, as well as side roads (especially those near vernal pools).

Did you know?:

Each spring on rainy nights above 40 degrees, salamanders, frogs and toads make their yearly migration from their hibernation spots to vernal ponds to breed. Our roads break up their habitat, creating a major obstacle for these hard-to-spot amphibians. You can increase their survival rates by slowing down, looking for small, moving and often shiny objects on the road and alerting other drivers to their presence. If you are interested in learning more or even helping them make it safely across, visit: https://mainebignight.org/   

The Arrowsic Conservation Commission thanks you for doing what you can to help preserve the island’s biodiversity.



Tip of the Month – Maine Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) Composter Sale

MRRA has placed over 15,000 composting bins in backyards throughout Maine and helped divert tons of food scraps from the state’s waste stream.Take advantage of their Spring sale to start composting or to update your existing setup. 

Ordering is easy:
1) Fill in the order form: MRRA Composter Sale 2026 
2) Make checks payable to the Maine Resource Recovery Association
3) Seal both in an envelope marked MRRA and deposit it in the Town Hall mail slot no later than April 17th.

Items will be at the Swap Barn soon after May 20 for pickup. Exact dates and times to be announced.

Questions? Contact us at arswc@arrowsic.org

Permits Issued

Mike Field, Code Enforcement Officer, released the following permit, reproduced here.

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 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 $ 17,478.76
• ABA Warrant FY26 # 12 for $ 100.00

6:15      Town Staff and Volunteers

• New member needed for Education Committee
• Keith Salcines’ nomination to the Arrowsic 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

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

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: March 9, 2026
Subject: Select Board Meeting, Education Committee Scholarships, Conservation Commission

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Select Board Meeting
Monday, March 9, 2026
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall and Virtual

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89087516398


OTHER NEWS

College Scholarships Available

The Education Committee would like to announce that we are currently accepting applications for a scholarship for the 2026-2027 year. The deadline is April 15, 2026. The applications can be picked up in the Guidance office at Morse High School. Any questions may be emailed to education@arrowsic.org

New Conservation Commission Member Needed

The Arrowsic Conservation Commission is looking for a new member. Find out more about it here.

Education Committee Yard Sale

MARK YOUR CALENDAR – the Arrowsic Yard Sale will be held June 6,2026. Please keep us in mind while doing spring cleaning. Save those items for us! This sale is a major fund raiser for the Scholarship Fund. Contact education@arrowsic.org with any questions.

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 9, 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 February 25, 2026
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 # 18 for $ 96,180.55
• ABA Warrant FY26 # 11 for $

6:15      Town Staff and Volunteers

• New member needed for Education Committee
• Nomination of David Berndtson as alternate to Shellfish Conservation Commission

6:20     Any other business

• Fish Commission Proposed Alewife Account Warrant
• Proposed Parking Ordinance for Sewall Pond
• Potential Town Hall Bathroom Water Solutions
• Annual Report

6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: March 2, 2026
Subject: Planning Board, Trash and Recycling Pickup, Spring Ahead

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
Planning Board
Thursday, March 5, 2026
7:00-9:00 PM
Town Hall and Virtual

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
Friday, March 6, 2026

Swap Barn
Saturday, March 7, 2026
11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Daylight Saving Time
Sunday, March 8, 2026

Set your clocks forward one hour!

OTHER NEWS

Trash and Recycling Pick-Up and Disposal Contracts

Shortly, we will be requesting bids for trash and recycling services for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026. Please direct any questions or concerns to the Arrowsic Solid Waste and Recycling Committee at arswc@arrowsic.org. 

Arrowsic Roads Project
In case you missed  the final community presentation by Interfluve on February 12 or would like to see it again; Interfluve is providing the following link to the Zoom recording. The passcode is required to view it.

https://interfluve.zoom.us/rec/share/TXMHu0Nwzr_XpYEH6rR8pQn6OmBHnHu9uoMtgP0ZtzjJynmHzP2oc3sy1TUXcXDy.zWOkdvVq86KkZXYI?startTime=1770937538000

Passcode: W$3rwD&a

If you have questions regarding the Arrowsic Roads Project please contact Jack Witham (jwitham@maine.edu)

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 9, 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 February 23, 2026
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 # 18 for $
• ABA Warrant FY26 # 11 for $

6:15      Town Staff and Volunteers

• Animal Control Officer needed
• New member needed for Education Committee

6:20     Any other business

• Report from listening sessions of Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec
• Potential Town Hall Bathroom Water Solutions
• Annual Report

6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: February 23, 2026
Subject: Select Board Meeting, Late Winter Snow, and Photos Wanted

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Select Board Meeting
Monday, February 23, 2026
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall and Virtual

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89520158308

Arrowsic Broadband Authority Meeting
Thursday, February 26, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM
Town Hall and  Hybrid

Zoom link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84398973270?pwd=ZFJ3vp4jaf8esPAHZJ87XR2eiu5Rjg.1

Arrowsic Shellfish Commission
Thursday, February 26, 2026
7-8:00 PM
Town Hall

The Agenda will be the 2026/27 Budget, Annual Report, Harvest Plan, Celebratory Harvest, and Update on the Stream Project as well as any other concerns.

OTHER NEWS

Potential Blizzard Conditions

From Philip Davis, Director of Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA):
“We are looking at a Nor’Easter event to impact the residents of Sagadahoc County on Monday. Although snow will begin around the morning commute, travel will become more dangerous as the day goes on. Currently, SCEMA is anticipating (not the NWS) about 5-7 inches of snowfall, with heavier amounts along the coast. The evening commute will see near whiteout or even blizzard conditions and some snow drifts may be as high as 2 feet in some areas.”

Permits Issued

Mike Field, Arrowsic Code Enforcement Officer, issued the following permit.

Photos Wanted for Annual Report

Last year, several citizens provided great photos from their collections for the Annual Report. Although we have those photos we didn’t end up using last year, if you have any historical or contemporary photos of life in Arrowsic that you’d like to share for consideration for the 2026 Annual Report, we’d appreciate having them as well. You’ll get credit for the photo if it is used in the report. Contact Irene at irene.burgess@arrowsic.org with copies of your photos.

Large Piece of Glass Available

The large wooden table in town hall is undergoing some rehab that involves removing the glass sheet on top of it permanently. If you know of someone who may be interested in a large sheet of glass, 40″ X 118″ and about 1/4″ thick, or of places that may be interested in such an item, contact 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
February 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 November 24, 2025
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 # 17 for $ 44,396.76
• ABA Warrant FY26 # 10 for $ 75.00.

6:15      Town Staff and Volunteers

• Animal Control Officer needed
• Nomination of David Berndtson to join Arrowsic Resilience Committee 
• New member needed for Education Committee

6:20     Any other business

• Report from listening sessions of Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec
• The Arrowsic Conservation Commission (ACC) and the Arrowic Resilience Committee (ARC) recommendations for a letter suggesting additional changes to the MDOT project on Rte 127.  Proposed changes would create a more resilient project for the tidal crossings, create safer travel into the future (e.g. less impact on emergency response), and provide greater marsh restoration.
• Follow-up to Special Town Meeting.
• Annual Report

6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: February 16, 2026
Subject: Trash and Recycling pickup, Conservation Commission, Swap Barn

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

President’s Day
Monday, February 16, 2026

Arrowsic Conservation Commission
Tuesday, January 17, 2026
5:30-7:30
Town Hall and Online

The Conservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 at the town hall and virtually. Agenda items include a discussion of the upcoming Rt. 127 roadwork; annual report and budget request; pesticides article; new member; and any other business that may be brought to the commission. The public is welcome to attend. For information on how to join remotely, please contact Karen Robbins at (robbinco@gmail.com).

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

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, January 20, 2026

WaterWise Meeting
Friday, January 20, 2026
3:00-4:00 PM

Fire Department Training
Saturday, January 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, January 21, 2026
11:00 AM-1:00 PM

OTHER NEWS

Public Transportation Survey

Midcoast Council of Governments is launching a Public Transportation Needs & Interest Survey this week as part of a regional transit feasibility study. The goal of the survey is to better understand how residents travel today and what would make public transportation a realistic option in the future. Results will inform future planning, funding, and service improvements across the Midcoast region. It will be available through Friday, March 6 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RS8SYNZ

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
February 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 November 24, 2025
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 # 17 for $
• ABA Warrant FY26 # 10 for $
• Animal Control Officer needed
• Annual Report

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

Next meeting: Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm