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From the Town Office

Office Hours— We are open Monday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As always, if you need assistance at other times, please don’t hesitate to call (846- 3148) and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Pending Experimental Aquaculture Lease— Great Ledge Cove Seafood, LLC has applied to the Department of Marine Resources for a limited-purpose (experimental) aquaculture lease to grow sugar kelp, horsetail kelp, and winged kelp using suspended culture on a 3.96-acre site located northeast of Little Chebeague Island, Western Chandlers Cove, Casco Bay, Chebeague Island. Other compatible uses of the area would be permitted. The application is posted on the DMR website at www.maine.gov/ dmr/aquaculture , under “Pending Aquaculture Lease Applications.” The Commissioner announces a public comment period for this application. A public hearing is required only if requested in writing by five (5) or more interested persons prior to the comment deadline. The deadline for comments and hearing requests is August 14, 2017. Mail written comments or hearing requests to the Department of Marine Resources, Attn: Aquaculture Administrator, 21 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0021. Or email both amanda.ellis@maine.gov and cindy.l.burke@maine.gov . For more information, call 207-624-6567 . Transfer Station— The Transfer Station is open Monday and

Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.; Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. As always, the Transfer Station is closed on Tuesday and during graveside services at the cemetery. Please remember that this is a pay-as-you-throw facility . We don’t charge for household trash, but we do charge for bulky waste that has to be transported in our construction and demolition containers. Fees are posted at the Transfer Station. There is free non- commercial disposal during Bulky Waste weekend (August 5 and 6). Bulky Trash and Hazardous Waste Weekend— We will hold our Bulky Trash and Hazardous Waste Weekend on August 5 and 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please watch for posters that describe what you can bring to the Town Garage for disposal. Volunteer Opportunities— We have one vacancy on the Planning Board and one vacancy on the Road Plan Committee . We also need two new members to fill vacancies on the Deer Tick Diseases Prevention Ad Hoc Committee . If you have an interest in volunteering on one of our committees, please inquire at the Town Office. Thank you for your support, and remember to be kind to one another, Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator

Island Electric 846-2468 islndelt@juno.com

Repair and servicing of electric appliances, water heaters, water-pump systems, septic-pump systems, sump pumps, lamps and light fixtures. Installation and repair of electrical systems and components, including generator sales and service. Installation and repair of wiring for telephones, computers, televisions, and sound systems. Wiring of boats and marine facilities, such as docks and piers. Thanks for your business, and remember to support your local island businesses. Kim Boehm

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AUGUST 2017 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR