Boothbay Select Board approves event license, adopts general assistance ordinance

The Town of Boothbay Select Board approved a renewal for a self-sponsored event license and adopted the new MMA General Assistance Ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year. The board also received reports on increased absentee ballot activity and upcoming road construction on Country Club Road.

Key points

• The board voted 3-0 to approve a renewal of a self-sponsored event license for Boothbay Playhouse Events LLC.
• The board voted 3-0 to adopt the new MMA General Assistance Ordinance for the period of October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
• Reports indicated that absentee ballots are arriving at higher than normal rates, keeping business office staff busy.
• The board discussed upcoming construction on Country Club Road and Dan Briar Boulevard, noting improvements to drainage to reduce ice hazards.
• The board announced negotiations with the Blue Bay Land Trust to establish a dog park at the Cross River Preserve.
• The interlocal agreement for ambulance service was tabled until the next meeting.

Next steps

• The board will review and sign warrants upon review.
• The ambulance service interlocal agreement will be revisited at the next meeting.

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