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VAL HALLA NEWS
The SPARROW'S NEST is open
every Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The grill is closed
Monday and Tuesday, except by appointment.
The extremely popular SUNDAY BRUNCH is offered each Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Only $8.00 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 8.
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Committee Meeting Announcements
- Tuesday,
March 16 - Planning Board
Meeting - 7:00 pm - Town Council Chambers (televised)
- Wednesday, March
17 - Veterans'
Monument Committee - 6:00 pm - Town Council Chambers
- Thursday,
March 18 - Cool Cities Committee
- 6:00 pm - East Conference Room
- Thursday,
March 18 - Town Center Advisory Committee -
6:00 pm - Town Council Chambers
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MSAD 51 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AGENDA
6:50 pm - Greely High School Jazz Band
7:00 pm - Roll Call
1. Call To Order - Dave Perkins,
Chair
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Public Comment
4. Superintendent's Report
5. Presentations:
a) Arts
Alliance - JoAnn Longo & Margo Harrington
(Musicians playing before the board meeting are Greg Ferland, Gus
Longo, Miles Nuzzi,
Perry Longo and Sean Grear)
b) Superintendent presents proposed budget in light of
board priorities, projected revenues
and
administrative recommendations
c) Sustainability
Task Force
6. Committee Reports:
a)
Finance
b)
Policy
c)
Negotiation
d)
Facilities
e)
Non-standing committees - Sustainability Task Force
7. Items for auction
8. Communications
9. Adjourn
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TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE FOLLOWING ROADS SHALL BE POSTED FOR HEAVY LOADS DURING
THE WINTER/SPRING OF 2010
MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
The Town of Cumberland will close the following roads to heavy loads (any
vehicle or combination of vehicles registered for a gross weight
greater than 23,000 pounds) in accordance with its Municipal Ordinance
and Title 29-A M.R.S.A.:
Blanchard Road
Ext.
Greely Road
Ext.
Orchard Road
Bruce Hill
Road
Harris
Road
Pleasant Valley Road
Cross
Road
Hillside Avenue
Range Road
Forest Lake
Road
Middle Road (Tuttle Rd. to Powell Road
Greely Road (Val Halla
to Falmouth
Only)
Valley Road
Middle Road
Only)
Mill
Road
Whitney
Road
The closing shall be effective on Monday, February 22, 2010 and shall
remain in force and effect until May 01, 2010 (or until removed).
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TOWN OF
CUMBERLAND
STATE PRIMARY and MUNICIPAL CANDIDATE ELECTION
JUNE 8, 2010
The Town Clerk will make municipal nomination papers available at 8:00
a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010, for the election of two At-Large Town
Council and two At-Large MSAD 51 representatives. Nomination Papers
must be signed by not less than 25 and not more than 100
registered voters of Cumberland. Nomination papers must be returned to
the Town Clerk by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) Monday, April 26,
2010.
Maine's election law requires a voter to be enrolled in a political
party in order to vote in a primary election. You must be
enrolled in a party for at least three months before you may change
your party enrollment. If you wish to change your enrollment prior to
the June 8th primary, the Town Clerk must receive your written
change of enrollment application before Friday, May 21,
2010. A voter who is not presently enrolled in a party;
however, may enroll in a party at any time up to and including
Election Day.
Absentee ballots for the Cumberland municipal election and state
Primary Election will become available the week of May 3rd.
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- Twin
Brook Hours - 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. New Hours
beginning April 1st are 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. Any vehicles left in
the park after these hours will be ticketed and towed.
- Town of
Cumberland Public Services employee Dan Burr is the
2010 recipient of ECO Maine's Excellence in Recycling
Award for his personal efforts in managing the
town's new compost facility. CONGRATULATIONS DAN!
- Believe
it or not - the town has received calls of concern related to dogs
chasing school buses. This is both a safety hazard for your
pet as well as the bus driver and school children riding the
bus.
- A
reminder from the Police Chief - Our first responders ask that you
place three inch letters on your home, mailbox, or both to aid in
their quick and accurate response. These letters should be reflective
as well. Our public safety personnel thank you.
- With
the apparent onset of a spring thaw, the Police Department
requests your attention to safe driving and speed limits.
Even the posted speed limits can cause a vehicle to veer
unexpectedly, so please drive carefully.
The 2010 U.S. Census is Officially Underway
The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is underway as workers have
begun verifying the addresses of households across the country.
Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every
person in the United States and will gather information about every
person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and
other relevant data. With the process beginning, it is important to be
able to recognize official Census employees. The U.S. Census and the
Better Business Bureau offered the following advice:
· If a U.S. Census
worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device,
a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see
their identification and their badge before answering their
questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know
into your home.
· Census workers are
currently only knocking on doors to verify address information.
· Do not give your
Social Security number, credit card, or banking information to anyone,
even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.
· No matter what they
ask, you really only need to tell them how many people live at your
address.
· Census workers may
contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. They will never
request any information via e-mail.
If you have a question about your participation in the U.S. Census,
please contact the Northeast regional office in Boston at (617) 223-3700,
and if you have any concern about the person knocking at your door,
please contact our police department.
- Internal Revenue Service Changes Procesing Center For
Mainers
With the closure of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) processing
center in Andover, Massachusetts, the address for Mainers to send
their federal tax reforms has changed. If you are filing a 1040,
1040A, 1040EZ or 1040X form (with or without payment), it should
be sent to: Department of the Treasury; Internal Revenue Service;
Kansas City, MO 64999.
For information on where to send other forms, visit the IRS
website at http://www.irs.gov/file/index.html.
- Moose Permit Lottery Begins
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W) is
now taking applications for the 2010 Moose Permit Lottery. IF&W encourages
hunters to apply online for permits through its website at http://www5.informe.org/online/moose/.
This year, 3,140 permits will be allocated statewide. For the dates of
the hunting season in each area, visit http://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting_trapping/hunting/dates_limits_2010.htm.
If, however, an interested hunter is unable to apply online, they may
print an application and mail it to IF&W; visit the office in
person at 284 State Street in Augusta; or send a self-addressed stamped
envelope to IF&W, and department personnel will mail back a paper
application. Applications and requests for applications should be sent
to: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 41 SHS, Augusta,
ME 04333-0041. Paper applications must be postmarked by April 1.
For more information on the 2010 Moose Permit Lottery, please
visit http://www.mefishwildlife.com.
You may also call 207-287-8000 or e-mail IF&W atinfo.online@maine.gov if
you have any questions.
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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
Cumberland Town Hall - 290 Tuttle Road
Cumberland, Maine 04021
Tuesday, March, 16, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes
of December 15, 2009
D. Consent Calendar /
Deminimus Change Approvals: Jordan Farm Estates: to add a note to the
plan re:
future
possible road connection, Tax Assessor Map R03, Lots 43A - 43I
E. Hearings and
Presentations:
1. Sketch Plan Review: 3 lot commercial
subdivision at Gray Road, Tax Map U21, Lot 1, Andrew Hagerty, Owner and
Applicant; Al Palmer, P.E. and David Titcomb, PLS, Consultants.
2. Public Hearing: Minor Site Plan
Review: For a Riding Stable at 49 Whitney Road, Tax Assessor Map
R08, 55B, in the Rural Residential 2 (RR2) district; Owner, Applicant,
Stephen & Debbie Little (Bay View Farm)
3. Public Hearing: Minor Site Plan
Review: To construct a 20' x 20' foot addition to an existing 400 sq.
ft. concrete block building for use as a local distribution hub at 197
Blanchard Road, (Cumberland Fairgrounds); Tax Assessor Map R07, Lot 8,
in the Rural Residential 2 (RR2) Fairground Overlay Districts, J. T.
Hayman, Electrical Contractors, Representative.
4. Workshop: Re: Buffering of Industrial
/ Residential areas in the Industrial Zone.
5. Public Hearing: Recommendation to the
Town Council on rezoning the portion of Map R07, Lot 53 currently in
the Rural Residential 2 (RR2) district to Industrial (I) David Chase,
Applicant / Owner.
6. Public Hearing: Minor Subdivision
Amendment to Falls Brook Meadows, to remove Note # 4 on the plan dated
4/26/79 "The land (Lot 1A & 1B) is for single-family
residences only and may not be subdivided". Tax Assessor Map
R04, Lot 31B, in the Rural Residential One (RR1) district. Edward
Libby, Owner, Applicant.
F. Administrative
Matters:
G. Adjournment:
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VETERANS'
MONUMENT COMMITTEE
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday,
March 17, 2010
6:00 PM - Town Hall
I. Welcome to new committee
member, Linda Collins
II. Approval of February 17, 2010
Meeting Minutes
III. Memorial Day planning
IV. Update on Memorial Day guest speaker(s)
V. Final fundraising pin design
& price
VI. Next Meeting (3rd Wednesday of every month
@ 6:00 p.m. Town Council Chambers)
April 21st
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjournment
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Town Center Advisory
Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2010
6:00
PM
Council
Chambers
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes of 2-24-10
Meeting
III. Review Zoning District Regulations
Draft
IV. Review
FAQ's & Answers
V. Next Meeting: March 18, 2010 -
6:00 p.m.
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjournment
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CUMBERLAND DAILY REBROADCAST SCHEDULE
The following
municipal meetings will be rebroadcast daily on Cumberland TV
Channel 2:
8:00
am - Town Council - 3/08/2010
3:00 pm - Board of Adjustments & Appeals -
3/11/2010
7:00 pm - Town Council - 03/08/2010
9:00 pm - Board of Adjustments & Appeals - 3/11/2010
7:00 pm - Th/Fr North Yarmouth Board of Selectmen - 03/02/2010
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Cumberland
Veterans Monument Committee
Town of Cumberland, Maine
The Cumberland Veterans Monument Committee is currently in the process
of compiling names of Cumberland veterans. Under the authority of
38 U.S.C. 501(a), "Veteran" means a person who served in the active
military, naval, or air service and who was discharged under conditions
other than dishonorable. The Committee has accepted a definition
of "Veteran" to include any person who served in the active
military or reserves and who was discharged under conditions other than
dishonorable.
Links to the data compiled on Cumberland's veterans, including a master
list of veterans and separate lists by conflict can be found below and
on our homepage. If you know of an individual who you believe
should be included, or have information about any of the veterans
listed, please contact the Cumberland Veterans Monument Committee by
using the fillable form titled Cumberland Veterans
Fillable.pdf.
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An
important letter to our residents from the Chairman of the Shellfish
Conservation Commission regarding the continued closure of
Cumberland's flats to shellfish harvesting.
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Funds Available To Assist In Home Weatherization
The Maine Home Performance program, administered by Efficiency Maine,
was recently unveiled by state officials. The program, funded by
federal stimulus money, offers rebates of up to $3,000 for eligible
home improvements.
There is no income limit to participate in the Maine Home Performance
program. To qualify for rebates, homeowners must have an energy
audit performed by a certified auditor and improvements made must
achieve at least 25% savings in heating and hot water fuel usage.
A list of eligible improvements and eligibility requirements is
available online at http://www.efficiencymaine.com/mainehomeperformance.htm.
You may also get more information about the program by dialing toll-free
1-877-334-6583.
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HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY FUNDRAISER
First
annual scrap-booking event to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater
Portland.
Saturday,
March 20th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (That's right - 12 hours of
scrapbooking!)
Val Halla
Golf Club & Recreation Center - Cumberland
$50 per
person - includes your lunch, dinner and beverages.
Please contact
Nicole Bosarge, Office Manager, at 772-2151 with questions.
Concerned
that you may run out of scrapbooking supplies? Fear not - Mainely
Memories and Creative Memories will be on site for your crafting
needs!
Of all the building blocks that a Habitat house
requires, the most important one is you!
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
REGARDING CONSTRUCTION WORK ON I-295 AND I-95
The
Fire/Rescue Department would like to notify our residents that both
I-295 and I-95 will receive considerable construction work over
the next two construction seasons. This work will include
grinding of existing pavement and repaving, installation of the new
technology cable guard rail system, and bridge work. The majority
of this road work will occur during the evening hours of 8:00 pm to
6:00 am.
MDOT has
informed us there may be times that exit/entrances to the highways
will be completely closed, so please be prepared for alternate
routes. The Presumpscot River Bridge, located between the
Falmouth turnpike spur and the West Falmouth toll, will cause a
lane reduction and will warrant the closure of the northbound exit from
the spur to the turnpike for several months. The Route 100
bridge over the Presumpscot River in West Falmouth
will receive major work starting in the near future and
will affect daytime commuters. At some point in the near
future, the Martin's Point bridge on Route One will receive
construction repairs.
MDOT and
MTA are working very closely with the town and our local media to
ensure that everyone is well informed of the precise location of
each construction project. Our emergency rescue
personnel will work very closely with MDOT to
minimize ambulance transport delays. The town has been
placed on an email notification system so we can keep abreast of construction updates.
We will
continue to update you here as information is made available.
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