Northport News

July 2025

July 4 Town Office Closure

The Town Office will be closed on Friday, July 4. The Town Office and Transfer Station will be open regular hours on Saturday, July 5.

Building Permit Fee Increase

The Select Board has increased some fees for building permits, effective July 1.

The minimum fee for a residential building has increased from $25 to $30, and the fee per square foot has increased from $0.20 to $0.25. Fees for commercial buildings and accessory buildings have also increased.

The Town Meeting on June 16 approved an amendment to the Building Permit Ordinance that institutes a new $50 flat fee for substantial renovations or alterations valued at over $10,000.

The amended ordinance and updated fee schedule are available on the Code Enforcement page on the Town's website.

Please contact Toupie Rooney, the Code Enforcement Officer, with any questions at northportceo@gmail.com or 338-3819x5.

Transfer Station Reminders

Effective July 1, the price of dump stickers is $4 to cover increased costs in the Town's new contract for hauling household trash. All bagged trash is $4, and you will have to either trade in your blue stickers at the Town Office for the new yellow stickers at $1 each, or pay the difference with a check at the Transfer Station.

You may also use up old blue stickers by placing two blue stickers on a bag of trash.

Please trade in or use up old blue stickers by October 1.

Please contact James Kossuth at administrator@northportmaine.org or 338-3819x6 with any questions.

Town Office Project Update

The Town Meeting voted on June 16 to authorize the Select Board to borrow up to $3.5 million to partially fund the project costs, with the rest of the money to be raised through grants, donations, and other sources.

The Town's request for a congressional grant is currently being considered by the Senate Appropriations Committee, and an update is expected soon.

The site plans, floor plans, and exterior elevations for the Town Office and Community Center project are available on the website and an 11"x17" paper copy is available at the Town Office. A video of the April 30 informational session is also available on the Town's website.

Please contact James Kossuth at administrator@northportmaine.org or 338-3819x6 with any questions.

Road Paving

The Select Board awarded a bid for repaving Summit Ave, Crest St, Verona Ave, and Broadway. Work will begin later this summer and will be complete by October 15.

No Camping at Knights Pond

Camping is prohibited at Knights Pond. Please be respectful of the space so that it may be enjoyed by all. The Town continues to work with the Waldo County Sheriff's Department to remove tents and campers. Please report any camping to the Sheriff's Office at 338-2040.

Upcoming Meetings

The Select Board meets on the second and fourth Monday at 6:15pm at the Town Office. Agendas and minutes are available on the website. If you have anything you would like to add to the agenda, please contact James Kossuth at administrator@northportmaine.org or 338-3819x6 by the Wednesday before the meeting.

The next Planning Board meeting is Tuesday, July 8, at 6:15pm at the Town Office. Please contact Toupie Rooney, the Code Enforcement Officer, with any questions at northportceo@gmail.com or 338-3819x5.

Planning Board Openings

From Reeves Gilmore, Planning Board Chair:

Have you ever thought of serving our great Town of Northport as a volunteer? There are several opportunities available. I have been on the Planning Board for the past 11

years and serve as its Chair. I will serve for an additional year before vacating my seat at the table. Currently we have 2 alternate positions vacant. Serving as an alternate is

a great way to get to know the ordinances, the other members, and the process. The commitment is only one meeting a month, and there is no meeting if no applications are received. Why not come to a meeting to see your Planning Board in action?

Please contact Toupie Rooney, the Code Enforcement Officer, with any questions at northportceo@gmail.com or 338-3819x5, or simply attend the July 8 meeting at 6:15pm.

Time Out for Beauty

Northport fields are alive with so many butterflies this time of year: monarchs, tiger swallowtails, white admirals, fritillaries, hairstreaks, etc. Take some time to slow down and watch them do their thing.

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