Public Notices

MAY 28, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF CHESTER
Town Reports are available for pick up in the entry way of the Town Office, 43 South Chester Road.

REQUEST FOR BIDS
TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD
The Town of Springfield is accepting bids on a three year plowing contract. Contact Bruce Swan for details, 290-0368. All bids must be received at the Town Office, P.O. Box 13, Springfield, ME 04487 by July 7, 2020 at 6:00pm.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF CHESTER
Due to COVID-19 the Town Meeting was adjourned after the Secret Ballot Vote was closed. We will be assembling at the Town Office, located at
43 South Chester Road on
JUNE, 1, 2020 at 7PM
to vote on the Articles of the
Warrant. We will do whatever is necessary to get this
accomplished following the
CDC guidelines.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
Special Council Meeting
There will be a Special Council Meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 6:00pm. The Council Budget Workshop scheduled for that evening will be moved to 6:15pm.

PUBLIC NOTICE - TOWN OF ENFIELD
SELECTMEN MEETING
Location: Enfield Town Office
Date: June 1, 2020 at 5pm
* Attendees will be required to participate in social distancing and/or wearing a facial mask when appropriate. Enfield will follow the Governor’s current Executive Order and comply with June 1st Stage 2 Restarting Procedures.*

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF BURLINGTON
Upcoming events to be held at the Town Hall:
Annual Town Election
Saturday, June 6th, 9am-3pm
Annual Town Meeting:
Monday, June 8th, 6pm
(Annual Reports will be made available no later than 3 days prior to the Town Meeting). The Town Office will be opened back up to the public for regular office hours on June 1st.

PUBLIC NOTICE - TOWN OF LINCOLN
Council Budget Workshops
Monday May 18, 2020 at 6:00pm
Tuesday May 19, 2020 at 6:00pm
Monday June 1, 2020 at 6:00pm
Tuesday June 2, 2020 at 6:00pm
These meetings will be recorded and added to the Town’s website as soon as reasonably possible, after the meeting has occurred.
A public hearing will be held at a later date.

BID NOTICE
TOWN OF REED PLANTATION
P. O. Box 10
Wytopitlock, Maine 04497
207-456-7546
The Town of Reed Plantation is seeking two separate bids for snow removal and for putting up the salt sand for the 2020-2023 fiscal years. The contractors who win the bids must follow the guidelines as stated in the Winter Road Agreements.
1. Contract to plow and sand the Town ways that total 11.34 miles.
2. Contract to screen, haul, and mix the salt and sand into the sand shed with a cost per yard.
Bidders can obtain copies of the contracts by email at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or by mail or at the office at 8 Springer Road to understand the details.
The selectmen reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Sealed bids are due at the address above on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Bids will be opened at the selectmen’s meeting that evening.

BID NOTICE
TOWN OF REED PLANTATION
P. O. Box 10
Wytopitlock, Maine 04497
207-456-7546
The Town of Reed Plantation is seeking bids for snow removal for the Town properties for the 2020-2023 fiscal years. The contractors who win the bids must follow the guidelines as stated in the Snow Removal Agreement.
Contract to plow out the town office, post office and fire pond.
Bidders can obtain copies of the contracts by email at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or by mail or at the office at 8 Springer Road to understand the details.
The selectmen reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Sealed bids are due at the address above on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Bids will be opened at the selectmen’s meeting that evening.

PUBLIC NOTICE - TOWN OF ENFIELD
Enfield Residents
Effective Mon., May 27, 2020 – Mon., June 14, 2020, the Enfield Town Office will be closed to the public until further notice.
PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE FOR SERVICE NEEDS
Phones will be answered Mon.-Thurs. 7am – 5pm
Phone: 207-732-4270
Fax: 207-732-5335
Questions Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vehicle Registrations: Please call ahead for guidance
Enfield Transfer Station – Open Weds & Sat 8am – 4pm
Enfield Trash Bags can be purchased – Correct money/check helpful.
Please help protect our community

FOR SALE BY BID
MEDWAY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
2001 GMC School Bus, 156,000 Miles
Sold as is, where is. Minimum bids of $2,000. Winning bidder must be able to remove bus from current location immediately upon purchase. Interested parties may view the vehicle by appointment. Contact David Blaisdell, Transportation Coordinator, at 251-8674 with any questions. Sealed bids due June 5, 2020 by 10:00AM at the Superintendent’s Office, 25 Middle School Drive, Medway, Maine 04460. Bids will be opened during the next scheduled School Board meeting. The Medway School Board reserves the right to refuse any or all bids.

INVITATION TO BID
TOWN OF MATTAWAMKEAG
The Town of Mattawamkeag is seeking bids for road maintenance on the Hathaway Road. Required work will include, but not limited to, replacement of culverts, pavement/rock removal, vegetation removal, filling in low road areas. Some ditching. Bid specifications are available at the Mattawamkeag Town Office during regular business hours, Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. The successful bidder must provide a certificate of liability insurance naming the Town of Mattawamkeag as additionally insured. Sealed bids must be received by Friday, June 12, 2020 at 4:00pm.
Bids should be addressed to:
Board of Selectmen
ATTN: Road Maintenance Bid
P.O. Box 260
Mattawamkeag, Maine 04459
The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids received.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TO: TOWN OF MILLINOCKET AND PENOBSCOT AND PISCATAQUIS COUNTY UNORGANIZED TERRITORY RESIDENTS
RE: COVID-19 IMPACT - New Vehicle Registrations
On June 1, the Town Office will start registering new vehicles by appointment. Please call the Town Manager’s office at 207-723-7000, Ext. 5 to schedule an appointment. For your safety as well as the town employees, please wear a mask and maintain a distance of 6 feet from each other.
The Town Office doors will remain closed to all other public traffic until further notice; however, staff is onsite working. Please see the Town website www.millinocket.org for information on payment options for various services. Please contact the Town Clerk ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) (207-723-7007) or Town Manager (207-723-7000, Ext. 5) with questions.
   -   **NEW* Town residents can re-register boats online. Please see
        the website for the link.
   -   The Town Office will directly process re-registrations for boats or            motor vehicles by mail. Please see the Town website for the
        process to follow or call the Town Clerk.
   -   Please use the Dropbox located in the side entrance lobby of the            Municipal Building to drop off payments or other paperwork as an            alternative to mail.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Bids Needed for
Janitorial Services
Eastern Maine Community College is accepting sealed bids for Janitorial/Maintenance services of the Katahdin Higher Education Center, 1 Dirigo Drive, East Millinocket.
Services for daily upkeep of building include but not limited to: cleaning windows, furniture, walls, washing, stripping, waxing & polishing floors, setting up classrooms as needed, side walk snow removal and miscellaneous minor maintenance duties required for the daily operation.
Please request a copy of the bid specs by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or (207) 746-5741 (leave a message)
All bids should be sent to:
Amy Lord ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please include in subject line: East Mill Bids)
Deadline for bids is June 8, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

Eastern Maine Community College

Katahdin Higher Education Center

EMMC reserves the right to refuase any and all bids

Eastern Maine Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more information, please call 974-4633.

MAY 21, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF CHESTER
Town Reports are available for pick up in the entry way of the Town Office, 43 South Chester Road.

PUBLIC NOTICE
SPRINGFIELD, KINGMAN and PRENTISS
The Springfield Transfer Station will be open Saturday, May 23rd, from 8am to 4pm and Sunday, Aug. 24th from 8am to 2pm.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF LEE
The Selectmen will be participating in a Zoom meeting on
Wednesday, May 27th at 6pm.
If you are interested in any information, please contact the Town Office at 738-2134.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Northern Penobscot Tech Region III
The Northern Penobscot Tech Region III Cooperative Board will meet on Wednesday, MAY 27, 2020 at 6:30pm via ZOOM due to the CDC recommended guidelines with regard to the COVID-19 virus.
For information to view this meeting, please email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF CHESTER
Regular Office Hours
However, NOT open to the public. Locked dropbox in entryway. Please include your phone number with your paperwork.
During office hours, there is a walk-up window - please wear mask, provide you own pen.
Office phone: 207-794-0052

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
BAXTER STATE PARK
Baxter State Park is accepting proposals to replace several culverts with appropriately sized open-bottom bridge structures within the Park. Copies of the proposals (RDP) can be obtained by contacting BSP Resource Mgr. Mike Pounch at 207-356-2318 and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The deadline for proposal submission is 05/29/2020 by 4:00pm.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF LOWELL
The Lowell Town Office will plan to reopen to foot traffic and its normal business hours beginning Tuesday, June, 2nd. We will be allowing only one person to a time in the lobby/waiting area. If it is more convenient for you to make an appointment to conduct your business we will be happy to do that as well.
Please call: 732-5177
Email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Or you can message us directly on our Facebook page Town of Lowell
*This notice is subject to change per the governors state of emergency.

INVITATION TO BID
TOWN OF MILLINOCKET
The Town of Millinocket is accepting bids for repairs to the Millinocket Recreation Department’s Dugouts. Bid specs may be picked up at the Millinocket Town Office, 197 Penobscot Ave. or by calling 723-7000 Mon. thru Fri. 8:00am to 4:00pm. Bids will be due back on or before Tuesday, June 9, 2020 by 3:00pm at the Millinocket Town Office where the bids will be opened and reviewed. The bids will be awarded at the regular council meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 4:30pm in Council Chambers.
The Town of Millinocket reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any requirements in the specifications. All contractors must have liability insurance.

PUBLIC NOTICE - TOWN OF LINCOLN
Council Budget Workshops
Monday May 18, 2020 at 6:00pm
Tuesday May 19, 2020 at 6:00pm
Monday June 1, 2020 at 6:00pm
Tuesday June 2, 2020 at 6:00pm
These meetings will be recorded and added to the Town’s website as soon as reasonably possible, after the meeting has occurred.
A public hearing will be held at a later date.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD AND AREA RESIDENTS
CEMETERY WORK DAY - We are asking for volunteers to help with needed hand grading and fill work at the Mill Cemetery and Bottle Lake Road Cemetery. If you can help us out, meet with the Selectmen at the Springfield Town Office Saturday morning, May 23rd, at 8am. If we get enough volunteers, we can make short work of these needed repairs. Please bring shovels, rakes and wheel barrows.

PUBLIC NOTICE
COVID UPDATE FOR SPRINGFIELD TOWN OFFICE
Starting May 19, 2020, Nicole and Patty will be in the office to process vehicle registrations and tax payments. The office will still be closed to the public, but we now have a “LOCKED” drop box that you can use anytime. Just put everything in an envelope, write your name and number on it and drop it in! After we have processed it, we will give you a call to make arrangements to pick it up. Make sure to also include current mileage and insurance cards for vehicle registrations! For any questions, call 738-2176, Tuesdays from 9-1. Thank you for bearing with us during these uncertain times.

PUBLIC NOTICE - TOWN OF ENFIELD
Enfield Residents
Effective Monday, May 18, 2020 – Monday, June 1, 2020, the Enfield Town Office will remain closed to the public until further notice.
PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE FOR SERVICE NEEDS
Phones will be answered Mon.-Thurs. 7am – 5pm
Phone: 207-732-4270
Fax: 207-732-5335
Questions Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vehicle Registrations: Please call ahead for guidance
Enfield Transfer Station – Open Weds & Sat 8am – 4pm
Enfield Trash Bags can be purchased – Correct money/check helpful.
Please help protect our community

BID NOTICE TOWN OF
REED PLANTATION
P. O. Box 10
Wytopitlock, Maine 04497
207-456-7546
The Town of Reed Plantation is seeking two separate bids for snow removal and for putting up the salt sand for the 2020-2023 fiscal years. The contractors who win the bids must follow the guidelines as stated in the Winter Road Agreements.
1. Contract to plow and sand the Town ways that total 11.34 miles.
2. Contract to screen, haul, and mix the salt and sand into the sand shed with a cost per yard.
Bidders can obtain copies of the contracts by email at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or by mail or at the office at 8 Springer Road to understand the details.
The selectmen reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Sealed bids are due at the address above on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Bids will be opened at the selectmen’s meeting that evening.

MAY 14, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE
As of this date, April 27, 2020, I will pay no bills other than those contracted by myself.
Melissa Ouellette, Mattawamkeag, ME

PUBLIC NOTICE
MACWAHOC PLANTATION
The Town Office will reopen beginning May 20th, 5pm-7pm. One customer allowed in at a time.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF LEE
The Selectmen will be meeting on May 18, 2020 at 6:00pm via Zoom. If you are interested in participating, contact the town office at 738-2134.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF CHESTER
Selectmen’s Meeting
May 18, 2020 at 7:00pm
Marianne Municipal Building
following CDC guidelines
LIMIT 10 PEOPLE

PUBLIC NOTICE
SPRINGFIELD, KINGMAN
and PRENTISS
The Springfield Transfer Station will be open Saturday, May 23rd, from 8am to 4pm and Sunday, Aug. 24th from 8am to 2pm.

REQUEST FOR BIDS
TOWN OF HOWLAND
The Town of Howland is accepting sealed bids for roadside mowing. Bid specifications can be picked up at the town office or email the Town Manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a bid package by email. We will be accepting bids until June 12, 2020 at 12:00pm.

REQUEST FOR BIDS
TOWN OF HOWLAND
The Town of Howland is accepting sealed bids for cemetery & park lawn care services. Bid specifications can be picked up at the town office or email the Town Manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a bid package by email. We will be accepting bids until June 12, 2020 at 12:00pm.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MATTAWAMKEAG
The Planning Board will be holding a special informational meeting on May 20th at 7:00pm at the Mattawamkeag Municipal Hall regarding the construction of a solar project and the construction of an industrial garage in Mattawamkeag.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MILLINOCKET
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 6:30pm concerning a 40 acre solar farm project to be developed on the GNP mill site in Millinocket. The public hearing will be held on Zoom. Access to the meeting can be arranged through the Code Enforcement Officer at the email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TOWN OF ENFIELD
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
The Town of Enfield, Maine is currently seeking bids from qualified contractors for their 2020 pavement resurfacing and rehabilitation program – 2nd package. Bid Packages can be requested via email from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 207-732-4270. Bids must be received by the Town on or before Thursday, May 21st, at 5:00 PM for a “televised” bid opening. Links to a conference call-in with video option will be distributed to all bidders.
The Town reserves the right to amend the bid package. Bid package holders will be notified via email if this package is amended in any way.

PUBLIC NOTICE - TOWN OF ENFIELD
Enfield Residents
Effective Monday, May 18, 2020 – Monday, June 1, 2020,
the Enfield Town Office will remain closed until further notice.
PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE FOR SERVICE NEEDS
Phones will be answered Mon.-Thurs. 7am – 12pm
Phone: 207-732-4270
Fax: 207-732-5335
Questions Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vehicle Registrations: Please call ahead for guidance
Enfield Transfer Station – Open Weds & Sat 8am – 4pm
Enfield Trash Bags can be purchased – Correct money/check helpful.
Please stay home and help protect your community

May 10, 2020
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DRAFT FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY TRAINING ASSETS IN
WOODVILLE AND T2 R9 NWP, ME
Description. Interested parties are hereby notified that the MEARNG has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and a draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) regarding the proposed action described below.
Statutory Authority. This notice is being issued to all interested parties in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (40 CFR 1500-1508) and the Environmental Analysis of Army Actions (32 CFR 651).
Proposed Action. The MEARNG proposes to develop, operate and maintain a 13.9-acres Light Demolition Range (LDR); a 2.3-acre 25-meter rifle range; renovate and expand approximately 8 miles roadway totaling 30.9 acres; conduct Army aviation flight operations; and build 20.5 acres bivouac (campsite) and equipment staging and parking areas at the Woodville Training Site in order to host battalion-level (approximately 640 Soldiers) training and qualification on all assigned small arms weapon systems. The EA evaluated the potential environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of these facilities.
Public Review. The EA and the draft FNSI will undergo a 15-day public comment period from
May 13, 2020 through May 28, 2020 in accordance with 32 CFR Part 651.14, Environmental Analysis of Army Actions. During this period the public may submit comments on the EA and the draft FNSI. The EA and the draft FNSI can be accessed on MEARNG website at https://www.me.ng.mil or at the following locations:
Woodville Town Office       Chester Town Office               Lincoln Town Electronic Billboard
624 Woodville Road   43 South Chester Road           and https://lincolnmaine.org/
Woodville, ME 04557   Chester, ME 04457
207-746-9355   207-794-0052
Comments. Comments on the EA and the draft FNSI should be submitted during the 15-day comment period via postal mail, fax, or e-mail to: Andrew Flint, Environmental Branch Chief, 33 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0033; fax: (207) FAX; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

MAY 07, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE
As of this date, April 27, 2020, I will pay no bills other than those contracted by myself.
Melissa Ouellette, Mattawamkeag, ME

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Katahdin Federal Credit Union has postponed the Annual Meeting until September 10, 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF CHESTER
Planning Board Meeting
May 11, 2020 at 7:00pm
Marianne Municipal Building
following CDC guidelines
LIMIT 10 PEOPLE

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF CHESTER
Spring Big Trash Day
May 12, 2020
Remember, NO brush and
no commercial businesses
stockpiling tires

BID NOTICE
Cedar Lake Lot Owner’s Association
The Cedar Lake Lot Owner’s Association will be accepting bids for snow plowing and winter maintenance of the road into and surrounding Cedar Lake for the upcoming 2020-2021 winter season. Sealed bids will be received on or before Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 5PM. Mailing address for delivery of bids and more detail regarding the requirements of the bid are available upon request. Please contact John Rouleau at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 207-944-0921 with any questions and to receive a complete copy of the bid.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
Water District Board of Trustees Opening
The Town Council shall appoint members to the Water District Board of Trustees. Due to an expiring seat on the board, we are accepting Citizen Participation Forms to fill a three-year term. Anyone interested in being considered for this opening should submit a Citizen Participation Form or letter of interest no later than Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5:00pm. Please submit the form or letter of interest by dropbox, by mail, or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
If you have any questions, please contact Town Clerk, Ann Morrison, 794-3372 or at 29 Main St., Lincoln ME 04457.

PUBLIC NOTICE - TOWN OF ENFIELD
Enfield Residents
Effective Monday, May 4, 2020 – Sunday May 17, 2020,
the Enfield Town Office will remain closed until further notice.
Phones will be answered Mon-Thurs 7am – 12pm
Phone: 207-732-4270
Fax: 207-732-5335
Questions Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vehicle Registrations: Please call ahead for guidance
Enfield Transfer Station – Open Weds & Sat 8am – 4pm
Enfield Trash Bags can be purchased – Correct money/check helpful.
Please stay home and help protect your community

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF EAST MILLINOCKET
A Special Town Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. at Schenck High School Back Parking Lot near the Gymnasium to discuss the purchase of the former Great Northern Paper Company mill site.
   The procedures for the town meeting are:
     A. Voters are to remain in their vehicles during the town meeting;
   B. Vehicles shall be parked at least 6 feet apart;
   C. Voters and individuals not in vehicles are limited to the moderator, Town Clerk, Selectmen and other town           employees assisting in the town meeting and shall:
        i. remain 6 feet from all other individuals at all times; and
        ii. are to wear face masks during the town meeting unless speaking or excused for a medical reason;
   D. The Administrative Assistant shall make a public address system available for the moderator and speakers           at the meeting;
   E. The Town Clerk shall maintain a list of voters and other persons who attend the town meeting;
   F. The Town Clerk shall assist the moderator in tallying the votes on all articles considered at the town meet-
        ing and ensure that only registered voters vote;
   G. The Selectmen shall determine such other procedures as they deem necessary at the town meeting.
The Special Town Meeting will consider whether to vote on the following matters: Authorize acquisition of the former mill site and appropriation of funds to manage the former mill site.