Monday Newsletter, April 27, 2026

To: Arrowsic residents
From: Town of Arrowsic
Date: April 27, 2026
Subject: Select Board Meeting, Trash and Recycling, Annual Report

ON THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK

Arrowsic Recycling and Solid Waste Committee
Monday, April 27
5:00-6:00 PM
Town Hall

Select Board Meeting
Monday, April 27
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall and Virtual

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89087516398
Meeting ID: 890 8751 6398

Roads Advisory Committee
Tuesday, April 28
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall

Fish Commission
Thursday, April 30
6:00-7:00 PM
Town Hall

Agenda: Monitoring; Planning and Tasking for Celebratory Harvest on May 16th:Sewall Creek Project

Shellfish Conservation Committee
Thursday, April 30
7:00-8:00 PM
Town Hall

Trash and Recycling, Winter Schedule
Friday, May 1

Swap Barn
Saturday, May 2
11:00 AM-1:00 PM

OTHER NEWS
Special Meeting – Information and Comment Session Regarding Possible Changes to Trash and Recycling Collection

The Arrowsic Recycling and Solid Waste Committee will hold a meeting in Town Hall on Monday, April 27th from 5-6 to share information and solicit comments regarding the awarding of a service contract for hauling trash and recycling. 


The waste management industry is reacting to pressures including rising costs, hauler safety concerns and worker shortages. The bids we received are a reflection of this evolution and we have a decision between either significantly higher cost or changes in how our trash and recycling will be collected. 


One bid is from our current service provider, who has increased price 35%. The service is familiar and it meets the needs of our community. 

The second bid would keep cost very close to current levels by using automated split trucks which collect both trash and recycling simultaneously. The price is lower due to reduced manpower and fewer trips. This system also reduces the risk of injuries since trucks are manned by a single driver who never leaves the cab and uses an automated claw to pick up and empty trash and recycling bins. Dedicated wheeled trash bins in a choice of two sizes (45 and 65 gallon) are required and would be provided to each household free of charge. These bins are on display outside the recycling shed and we encourage residents to check them out.

We want your input! Please come with your questions and thoughts. 

Annual Report and Town Meeting

The Town of Arrowsic Town Meeting will occur on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Here the annual budget and items of importance to the running of the town are decided on by the residents. The Annual Report provides information that is useful for helping you be a knowledgeable participant in the proceedings. The Report is automatically mailed to all real estate owners at their tax bill address. If you are a resident of the town of Arrowsic who rents or is otherwise unreachable by that method, please send your name and address to Irene Burgess at irene.burgess@arrowsic.org to be included in that mailing by May 15, 2026.

Packard’s Landing

The Water Access Management Committee will be installing the dock at Packard’s Landing this Friday in preparation for the opening day of Saturday, May 2.

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 27, 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 April 13, 2026
• Treasurer’s Warrant FY26 # 21 for $$13,917.76

6:15      Town Staff and Volunteers

• New member needed for Education Committee
• Katie Smith joining Arrowsic Recycling and Solid Waste Committee

6:20     Any other business

• Recycling and Waste Removal Contracts
• Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund: Jack Witham, Ruth Indrick, Kyler Philips
• Annual Report

6:40     Mail
6:55     Adjourn

Next meeting: Monday, May 11, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm