Hancock County Commissioners Approve Snow Contract, Airport Engineering Deal

The Hancock County Commissioners met on October 6, 2026, approving a snow removal agreement, an airport engineering contract, and several routine items. A resident raised a complaint about Sheriff Scott King's conduct, and the Maine County Commissioners Association president gave an update on jail funding and regional services. The board also recognized two employees for long service.

Key points

• Resident Barry Robertson told commissioners that Sheriff Scott King confronted him at a Bangor restaurant over a political sign on his lawn, calling the conduct unprofessional and intimidating.
• Commissioners approved a snow removal agreement with Blake Smith for Route 193 from the Beddington town line to Group 9, running through June 30, 2030, after a commissioner said Smith's price was too high but the county had no other option.
• The board approved a $608,548 contract with an out-of-state firm for engineering work on upper apron reconstruction, taxiway rehabilitation, and drainage improvements at the airport, scheduled for next year.
• Commissioners accepted a $250 donation to the sheriff's office from people satisfied with a recent call for service, directing it to the equipment reserve account G1 3014-00.
• The board recognized Monica See for five years of service and Deborah Burns for 39 years of service to Hancock County.
• The MCCA president reported that state jail funding has been flat for several years, with one-time supplemental funding bringing it to about $28.4 million, and that legislation to raise the state share stalled at the Appropriations level.

Next steps

• The sheriff's office will look into a possible heating assistance donation this winter, with commissioners considering a possible county match.
• Staff will explore posting department reports and meeting materials on the county website and report back on cost and feasibility.
• The Budget Advisory Committee's first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the commissioners meeting room.
• A Workforce Development Board quarterly update will be scheduled for the second meeting in November.

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