The Town of Waldoboro

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Waldoboro Summer Rec 2019

The Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the Waldoboro Youth Summer Recreation Program. The program provides five weeks of structured activities and field trips for Waldoboro children entering first through seventh grade.

The program is scheduled to begin Monday, July 8th and run 9am to 1pm, Monday through Friday until August 9th, 2019, at the Miller Elementary School gymnasium. Registrations for non-resident children will be accepted on a space available basis. Program attendance is flexible, so families can go on vacations and still attend the remaining events when they return.

Parents, legal guardians or designated representatives must sign children in and out each day. There are a maximum of 40 spots available each week. There are many activities and field trips planned for this year. Weekly swimming and hiking trips are planned in addition to other activities around the Midcoast community.

Program cost is $40/week per child. (Non-residents $60). A limited number of scholarships are available for Waldoboro citizens only. Contact the Recreation Department at 832-5369 for more information. Registration forms can be found at the Waldoboro Town Office or at www.waldoboromaine.org

It would appear that the "Firework Question" which was on Tuesday's ballot has ignited debate on both sides and sparked some interesting questions as to when this change takes effect. In consultation with the legal department at the Maine Municipal Association we have determined that the vote on Tuesday nullified and voided our existing ordinance. We are currently operating under the State Law governing the use of fireworks, please follow this link to see the regulations: https://www.maine.gov/…/fireworks/documents/generalguidefir…

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Shoreland Zoning Ordinance and Non-Conforming Zoning Ordinance on June Ballot

The Shoreland Zoning Ordinance Article 7 and the Non-Conforming Zoning Ordinance Article 10 will be on the June ballot, please review this important information!

Click here for Article 7 - Shoreland Zoning

Click here for Article 10 - Non-Conforming Uses

IF YOU CALL 911… WILL WE FIND YOU QUICKLY WHEN SECONDS COUNT?

Unmarked or poorly marked addresses are causing response delays by Emergency Responders. Follow these tips to HELP US, HELP YOU when seconds count...

Homes and Businesses

• Address numbers should be large enough to be clearly seen from the road and set on a background of contrasting color. (Preferably illuminated or reflective at night).
• If your address numbers can’t be seen from the road, attach numbers to an additional sign of contrasting color and place close to your driveway entrance so they are easily seen by approaching rescue vehicles. Located them so they are not obstructed by snow in the winter or leaves in the summer.
• Mobile homes and apartments should also be identified with a number.
• If you live on a corner, make sure the house number faces the street named in your address.
• Reflective signs are the best and are available through the Waldoboro Fireman’s Association.
  

Mailboxes

• Do not use your mailbox as the only means of identification for your home or business. Mailbox numbers can be confusing, especially if they are grouped together and there are multiple houses in close proximity.
• Put an additional address sign near your driveway to aid rescuers.
• Mark your mailbox on both sides. Make sure the numbers are in good repair and are of contrasting color that can be easily seen by approaching rescue vehicles.
• Keep clear of snow and ice in the winter.

Reflective Address Markers are available through the Waldoboro Fireman’s Association. Signs are double sided, measure 18” x 6” and have 3” white reflective numbers set on a blue reflective background. Cost is only $20.00 per sign.

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The Town Office is carrying recycle bins for your convenience. Just like our compost bins, we will be passing these onto you at COST, if you choose to purchase them.  You do not have to be a resident to purchase these.

We are stocking these recycle bins in response to many comments from residents who are looking for an easy way to sort their recyclables at home. Remember… recycling is required at the Transfer Station whether you bring your trash there or have someone else do it for you.

 These bins are space saving, stackable (with or without the cover on), and have an easy access front flap which can stay open if desired. Each bin is 24” x 18” x 17”.

Set of 3 bins is $42.00 ‘cash and carry’ while in stock. These bins are in stock for your viewing.  Stop into the Town Office or call us (832.5369) for more details.

The Town of Waldoboro, per the 2010 census, has a population of 5,075.  There is a total land area of 73 square miles, making it one of the largest towns in the area.  The total water area is around 7 square miles.

There are 103.18 miles of roads:

• 12.55 miles of State highways (maintained year round by the State),
• 29.97 miles of State aid roads (plowed by the Town and maintained by the State),
• 47.87 miles of paved Town roads (maintained year round by the Town),
• 9.79 miles of gravel roads (maintained year round by the Town), and
• 3.00 miles for the transfer station and parks (maintained year round by the Town).

The fiscal year 2016 total valuation is $493,214,500 representing 3,044 parcels at a tax rate of $15.30 per $1,000 valuation.  The total appropriation is $7,410,141.90.

Clamming is Waldoboro's largest employer:

• Waldoboro sells more commercial clam licenses than any other Town in the State.
• In 2015, Waldoboro was the State's number one clam producing Town.
• In 2015, Waldoboro harvested 846,460 lbs of clams.

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