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From the Town Office

Office Hours— We are open Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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. The office will be closed Monday February 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Budget Workshops— The Board of Selectmen are beginning to work on the 2019–2020 Budget. If you have a proposal to put before the Board, please contact the Town Administrator. Tax Bills— The first half of the tax bill was due September 28, 2018. Interest at 8% began to accrue September 29, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Office. Dog Licenses— Please come in and license your dog. Failure to license your dog before January 31 will result in an additional $25.00 late fee. Transfer Station Hours — The Transfer Station changed is open Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:00 and

Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. The Transfer Station is closed Monday,Tuesday, andThursday. Please remember that this is a pay-as-you-throw facility. RECYCLING NEWS!! —Be aware! Ecomaine continues to charge us for contaminated recycled materials that are sent to them. Contaminated items are basically garbage that gets in the wrong container. The last container we sent to ecomaine included 3 full bags of trash, 20+ empty plastic bags, styrofoam trays, egg cartons, and a large suitcase! If you don’t know which items are appropriate for recycling, please ask the attendant or check the side of the recycling container for information. We do not want to be charged for contamination; please be diligent about what you place in the recycling container. Thank you for your support, and remember to be kind to one another, Marjorie E. Stratton, Town Administrator

Top 10Ways to Be a Good Septic Owner

Follow the system manufacture’s direction when using septic tank cleaners and additives Maintain plants & vegetation near the system to ensure roots do not block drains Use soaps and detergents that are low-suds, biodegradable, and low- or phosphate free

Have your system inspected every three years by a qualified professional. Have your septic tank pumped, generally every three to five years

Avoid pouring harsh products (e.g., oils, grease, chemicals, paint, medications) down the drain Discard non-degradable products in the trash (e.g., floss, disposable wipes, cat litter) instead of flushing them Keep cars and heavy vehicles parked away from the drain field and tank

Repair leaks and use water efficient fixtures to avoid overloading the system Prevent system freezing during cold weather by inspecting and insulating vulnerable system parts (e.g., the inspection pipe & soil treatment area)

For more Septic Smart tips visit: www.epa.gov/septicsmart

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FEBRUARY 2019 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR