Public Notices

APRIL 19, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF CHESTER
The Town of Chester has an opening for one Planning Board member for a one year term.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF WINN
The Town of Winn Selectmen are moving their meeting from Monday evenings to Tuesday evenings beginning on May 1. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MATTAWAMKEAG
Special Selectmen’s Meeting
There will be a Special Selectmen’s Meeting for budget workshop on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE
NPT Region III
There will be a meeting of the NPT Region III Cooperative Board on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 6:30pm.
35 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE

PUBLIC NOTICE - ATTENTION!!
Madagascal Lake Road is closed to the public until further notice!!
Campowners only: Road is open to 4-wheeler traffic only due to harsh winter & spring conditions.
Violators will be prosecuted!! This means all
automobile traffic, public and campowners.
Please respect our property!! Thank you, MPMC

Notice of Abandoned Property
Legal notice is hereby given to any and all persons named below who are in default of storage payments to Rent-A-Space Storage, Access Road, Lincoln, Maine.
If items are not removed by Saturday, April 28, 2018, items in storage unit will be considered abandoned and will be sold as disposed by Rent-A-Space Storage. To claim ownership, call 794-2980.
STORAGE BAY NAME
#23 Murray Gorham

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MATTAWAMKEAG
Nomination papers will be available at the Town Office on April 30, 2018 for the following positions:
One 3-year term for Board of Selectpersons
One 2-year term for RSU 67 Board of Directors
One 3-year term for Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park Commissioner
Nomination papers must be returned to the Town Office no later than
June 11, 2018.
For more information, you may contact Barbara Lemerich, Town Clerk,
at 736-2464.
The Town Meeting will be held on July 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Mattawamkeag Municipal Building

PUBLIC NOTICE
Memorandum of Agreement
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MEDEP), Petroleum Management Division is hereby providing public notice of the intent of MEDEP to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Hyponex Corporation (AKA Scotts) to establish an alternative procedure to the immediate reporting of certain oil discharges of ten (10) gallons or less at their Medway facility. Under the Memorandum of Agreement, Hyponex will clean-up any spills and maintain a log of these spills at the facility that is available to MEDEP personnel upon request. Hyponex will also be required to send a copy of this log to MEDEP for review on an annual basis. This agreement would expire three (3) years from the signature date.
The purpose of this public notice is to initiate a thirty (30) calendar day comment period beginning on the date of publication. During this period, the public is invited to comment in writing on the proposal. The public may view a copy of the proposed Memorandum of Agreement at MEDEP’s Augusta office or at the clerk’s office in Medway, Maine. A copy of the proposed Memorandum of Agreement will be mailed by the entity seeking an MOA to the clerk’s office. If, after reviewing the project files, you would like to comment on the proposed Memorandum of Agreement, you should mail your comments to:
   Director, Petroleum Management Division
   Department of Environmental Protection
   Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management
   State House Station # 17
   Augusta, Maine 04333-0017
Comments must be received by the Department by 5:00 PM on 5/21/18. A final decision regarding the proposed Memorandum of Agreement will not be made until the comment period has ended. For more information call the MEDEP at 207-287-7688. The MEDEP files pertinent to the facility are available for public review by contacting MEDEP at:
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
File Room
17 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04330-0017
Ph: 207-287-7688

INVITATION TO BID
MINUTEMAN DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT - TOWN OF MILLINOCKET, MAINE

1. RECEIPT OF BIDS
The Town of Millinocket, Maine will receive sealed bids at the Town Office, 197 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, Maine 04462 until Friday, May 4, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

2. PROJECT
Work under this project consists of replacement of 2200 linear feet of 8” Ø sanitary sewer on Minuteman Drive, including reclaiming existing pavement and repaving the entire roadway. The project must be substantially completed within 120 days and fully completed within a total of 150 consecutive calendar days after the execution of Notice to Proceed.

3.   BIDDING DOCUMENTS
   Bidding documents are on file and may be examined at the following locations:
   Olver Associates Inc.                   Town of Millinocket
   290 Main Street                            197 Penobscot Avenue
   P.O. Box 679                                Millinocket, Maine 04462
   Winterport, Maine 04496

   Associated Contractors of Maine
   188 Whitten Road
   Augusta, Maine 04330

   Construction Summary of Maine
   734 Chestnut Street
   Manchester, New Hampshire 03104

Copies may be obtained at Olver Associates Inc., Environmental Engineers, 290 Main Street, P.O. Box 679, Winterport, Maine 04496 upon receipt of $100.00 for each set, non-refundable, plus $30.00 fee if mailing is required. Only registered plan holders who have purchased bidding documents from the engineering firm may submit a bid on this project.

4. PRE BID CONFERENCE
A pre-bid conference shall be held Monday, April 23, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the Millinocket Municipal Building, 197 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, Maine 04462.

5. BID BOND
A certified check or bank draft payable to the Owner or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and Surety Company in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid. No bid may be withdrawn for at least 90 days after receipt of bids unless released by Owner.

6. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor must comply with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) SRF special requirements contained in the CWSRF Supplementary Conditions. Failure of the successful Bidder to complete the pre-award requirements of this program may result in finding that the Bidder is non-responsive and therefore not entitled to award of this contract.

7.   FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
   The Contractor must comply with the Department of Labor Regulations relating to Copeland "Anti-Kickback Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented by 29 CFR part 3, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330) as supplemented by 29 CFR part 5, and Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) (29 CFR part 1910).
   The Contractor must comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857(h)), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368), Safe Drinking Water Act, Executive Order 11738, and the Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR Part 15).
   The Contractor must comply with all permits, restrictions and conditions, issued for the PROJECT by Federal Cross-cutting Authorities.
   The Contractor must comply with all Federal Requirements per the CWSRF Supplementary Conditions, including submittal of pre-award certification regarding lobbying.

8. DISCLAIMER
This contract is expected to be funded by a State Revolving Loan. Neither the State of Maine nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Agreement. The word “AGENCY” in the standard general conditions and the Owner-Contractor agreement refers to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

9. DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED ACTS
The Contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon and Davis-Bacon Related Acts as stated in the Supplementary Conditions. All laborers and mechanics employed by the contractor and subcontractors on this project shall not be paid less than the prevailing wage rates contained in the wage determination published in the bidding documents. Any laborers and mechanics not listed in the wage determination shall be paid at least as much as the lowest wage rate for other similar trade classifications already contained in the wage determination published in the bidding documents.

10. AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL
The Contractor shall comply with the Use of American Iron and Steel in accordance with Public Law 113-76, Section 436. The law and its requirements and guidance, including certification forms, can be found in the SRF supplementary conditions. The Contractor Compliance Certification included in Attachment N must be completed and submitted with each payment indicating that all required materials have been purchased in compliance with Use of American Iron and Steel Law provisions or an applicable waiver has been obtained. All material submittals must include proof that product meets criteria. Use documentation such as is included in Attachment N.

11. AWARD OF CONTRACT
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to accept any bid that it deems to be in its best interests, and to waive any irregularities in bidding.

John Davis
Town Manager
April 14, 2018

APRIL 12, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF CHESTER
The Town of Chester has an opening for one Planning Board member for a one year term.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MATTAWAMKEAG
There will be a public meeting to adopt a general assistance ordinance on April 16, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building.

PUBLIC NOTICE
CANDIDATES FOR MILLINOCKET SCHOOL BOARD
Due to a resignation on the Millinocket School Board, the Millinocket Town Council is seeking candidates to fill this vacancy. Any resident wishing to fill this position can call John Davis or Lori Santerre at 723-7000, Ext. 5, or come into the Millinocket Town Office at 197 Penobscot Avenue. Candidates will have until Friday, April 20, at 3:00 p.m. to submit their names. Interviews will be conducted the week of April 23, 2018.

Notice of PRELIMINARY
PUBLIC MEETING in Mattawamkeag

TO DISCUSS THE
FUTURE IMPROVEMENT OF THE
MATTAWAMKEAG BRIDGE
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 AT 6:00 P.M.
AT THE MATTAWAMKEAG TOWN OFFICE
LOCATED AT 327 MAIN STREET
Please join MaineDOT for a preliminary public meeting   to discuss the future improvement of the Mattawamkeag Bridge (#2522) which carries Main Street over the Mattawamkeag River in Mattawamkeag, Maine.
Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be present on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to present the proposed recommendations for the project, listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. MaineDOT is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering      local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advanced request.
Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of       Michael Wight, Senior Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 592-2543 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Work Identification Number 023234.00
TTY Users Dial Maine Relay 711

APRIL 05, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE
As of this date, March 19, 2018, I will pay no bills other than those contracted by myself.
Terrance P. Leavitt, Millinocket, ME

INVITATION TO BID
TOWN OF EAST MILLINOCKET
The Town of East Millinocket is accepting bids for repairs to the Municipal Swimming Pool Bath House. Bid specs may be picked up at the East Millinocket Town Office, 53 Main St. or by calling 746-3376 Monday thru Fri. 8:00am to 4:00pm. Bids will be due back on or before Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 3:00pm at the East Millinocket Town Office where the bids will be opened and reviewed. The bids will be awarded at the regular Selectmen’s meeting on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Town Office. All bids must be sealed and marked “Pool Bid.” The Town of East Millinocket reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any requirements in the specifications. All contractors must have liability insurance.

MARCH 29, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE
As of this date, March 19, 2018, I will pay no bills other than those contracted by myself.
Terrance P. Leavitt, Millinocket, ME

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD
Annual Town Meetings
for 2018
TOWN MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
Friday, March 30, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
at the Town Office
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Saturday, March 31, 2018
12:00 Noon
at the Edith Lombard
School Gym

PUBLIC NOTICE
Lincoln Sanitary District
The Lincoln Sanitary District intends to file an application for Federal assistance with the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development. This assistance is needed for the purpose of financing the predevelopment study of the collection system and electrical equipment upgrade. Any interested party may attend an informational meeting on April 12, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Lincoln Sanitary District, 56 Haynes Street, Lincoln, Maine 04457.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Lincoln Water District
P. O. Box 306
Lincoln, Maine 04457
207-794-2921
On January 13, 2013, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave authorization for community water systems to distribute the Annual Consumer Confidence Report electronically.
This notice is to inform you that you will not be receiving a paper copy of the Consumer Confidence Report unless you request one. Paper copies will also be available at the District Office on 3 Taylor Street. To view the electronic report, log on to http://www.lincolnwaterdistrict.org/AnnualReports.aspx

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF LOWELL
The Lowell Fire and Rescue Department is applying to Maine EMS for a Transporting Ambulance Serviced licensed to EMT and permitted to Advanced EMT for the purposes of emergency transport. The Lowell Fire and Rescue Department will be responding to 911 calls. The coverage area will be the Town of Lowell and transfers throughout the State of Maine as needed. The public is invited to make comments to Maine EMS regarding this application and comments must be received within 30 calendar days from the date of this notice. Comments must be sent to Maine EMS, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333.