The week of July 23, 2024 the employees of the Transfer Station will be stopping and inspecting every vehicle entering the facility.   This effort will be to evaluate and improve enforcement of regulations.

There will be a Comprehensive Plan Meeting  on 7/23/2024 at 6PM at the Town Office.

The American Legion Post 163 in Palermo will be holding its annual Lobster Dinner on August 17th from 5:00PM - 6:30PM.  Tickets are required and may be purchased at the Palermo Town Office.  The cost of the meal is $20 and this includes lobster, corn on the cob, baked potato, roll, dessert and beverage.  The address is 33 Veterans Way here in Palermo.  Follow them on Facebook:  American Legion Post 163.

Midcoast Conservancy is offering assistance to all Palermo waterfront property owners by doing land planning to reduce erosion and runoff into waterways.  FMI please call 207-389-5158 or email eliza@midcoastconservancy.org 

The Waldo Broadband Corporation is pleased to inform the residents of our 5 towns that a contract agreement between the Maine Connectivity Authority and Direct Communications was approved on June 17th.  The current completion date in the contract is October 15, 2026.  Many locations will be online before that date.  A detailed project timeline should be available in August.

There will be a Select Board Meeting July 25, 2024. The public is welcome to attend.  The Zoom Link is 883 4962 0216 with a Passcode of 367077.

Mainers affected by the storms and flooding that took place from January 9th -13th may be eligible for grants to repair or rebuild their primary residences.  A primary residence is where you live more than 6 months of the year.  Second homes, vacation homes or homes used for vacation rentals do not qualify.  Those who are unable to live in their primary residences because of the damage, may qualify for temporary housing assistance.  If you believe you qualify, please call 1-800-621-3362.  Phone lines are open 7AM - 1AM, seven days a week.   Online at DisasterAssistance.

  The Link to the survey:

https://forms.gle/5NmvoyBGBNBv5BZk7  Also, if you go to Documents - Comprehensive Plan you can print off a copy of the survey.  We also have extra copies at the Town Office.

 The US Small Business Administration has announced that there are low-interest disaster loans available to businesses and residents.  This is due to the disaster that was declared from the January, 2024 storms and flooding.  Please stop by the Town Office and pick up a Fact Sheet

The Federal Communication Commission has set up an essential community service for people to use by calling 211.  When you call 211 the Center's referral specialists receive these requests from the callers.  They will access their databases of resources that are available from private and public health and human service agencies.  You will be matched to available resources and be referred or linked directly to an agency or organization that can help you.  

Transitional Transportation (TT) can provide eligible families with help paying for work-related travel expenses. Applications are available online at www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/applications-forms or by calling your local DHHS office or by calling 1-855-797-4357.

 LS Power informational notes can be read HERE 

Informative Bulletin: Impact of Clean Energy Goals on Electrical Corridors can be read HERE