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Notes From The Council

Volunteerism is a bedrock of this island community. Chebeague Island nonprofits take on tremendous responsibilities and obligations to support and enhance our lives. The town boards and committee members contribute countless hours and expertise to keep our town running. As we enter the busy season, please consider reaching out to a nonprofit and offering your time. There are many opportunities to support these groups that do so much. There is a volunteer information bulletin board in the Community Center, next to the library door. We invite nonprofits to post volunteer needs. There will be a list of the

organizations with contact numbers for visitors and neighbors to reach out to if they can help. Schoolhouse Seconds will begin accepting donations on June 1 st . This Council program has provided incredible “deals” to shoppers for years. The grand opening will be Saturday, June 21. The July 4 th parade is coming! Plan those floats! The theme of this year’s parade is “Heaven on Earth.” Our parade marshal is none other than the esteemed Sheila Jordan. Chedemption is ramping up! We’d love some help from volunteers to help sort and move bottles and cans off the island.

June 6-8, 2025

Chebeague Island has been selected for a wildfire mitigation project by Team Rubicon and the Maine State Forest Service. These services of being offered free of charge to our island community thanks to the efforts Kent Nelson at the Maine Forest Service. Team Rubicon is a veteran- led humanitarian organization that serves communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Founded following the Haiti earthquake in 2010, the organization has grown to more than 160,000 volunteers across the United States and has launched over 1,100 operations domestically and internationally. On the weekend of June 6 -8 , 2025, Team Rubicon will be on Chebeague to trim vegetation in some high -risk areas to reduce the island’s wildfire risk. The town and members of Chebeague Fire & Rescue and the Chebeague Climate Action Team will be helping to coordinate Team Rubicon’s visit and activities. Details are still being finalized but we are looking for additional community volunteers to help support the Team’s effort s. We expect that we will need help with trucks and tractors to assist with brush loading and transport during the trimming efforts, help feeding and housing the crew, and other logistical support. A community dinner with Team Rubicon and Maine Forest Service is planned for Saturday June 7 th (same day as Town Meeting) . W e hope the community will join us for this celebratory gathering and show their appreciation for Team Rubicon’s volunteer service. Stay tuned - m ore information will be forthcoming on the T own website. If you would like to offer to help with the project please contact the town office at 846 - 3148 or email clerk@townofchebeagueisland.org and put Team Rubicon in the subject line.

JUNE 2025 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

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