Age-Friendly Millinocket is happy to report that the 2024 Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market (Saturdays, 9-2 pm, Veterans memorial Park) is well underway, with a jaunty new logo (see above). If you want to download a vendor application, click here. (Only $40 for the season, or $10 for specified individual Saturdays.) There’s still plenty of available space! Please spread the word.

We kicked off the season on July 6 with two farms—Chiron Farms (offering Senior Farm Share, SNAP and WIC), and Tilton’s Heritage Pastures, as well as several other vendors selling knit items, candles and and quilted heirloom-quality kitchen and bedroom accessories. Visitors appreciated our Resource Table, which showcased many of the services and events offered by the Millinocket Memorial Library, such as classes, workshops, information on food pantries and heating assistance.

Come on out and mingle with your neighbors at your very own downtown farmers’ market, and help us grow deep roots!

Musicians- interested in busking? Call market manager Barbara at 917-279-5890 or email.

Town Clerk's Office

Sharon, Tax Collector, sent 221 30-Day Notices of Lien on June 27^th, 2024; 177 pending maturing Lien status July 27^th, 2024.

Received first mailings for the November 5, 2024 General Election;

• Nomination papers:  Posted ad/notices on July 15^th, 2024 for Town Council and School Board - available at the Town Clerk’s office: July 26^th, 2024 through September 6^th, 2024, by 4:00 pm.
• Town Council: Two (2) – 3-Year terms available (Madore/McLaughlin)
• School Board: One (1) – 3-Year term available (Steward)

The Millinocket Town Council is asking for volunteers to serve on the following board(s):

• Recreation Advisory Committee: One (1) Full seat for a three-year term; One (1) Full seat to complete a recently vacant term expiring March 2025.

Any resident wishing to serve on a Town board is urged to pick up an application at the Town Clerk’s Office or visit the town’s website millinocket.org. Submit completed applications by email to the Town Clerk townclerk@millinocket.org, in person, drop box or mail, to:

Town of Millinocket 197 Penobscot Ave. Millinocket, ME 04462.

Diana Lakeman, Town Clerk

East Millinocket Police Department

We have seen a hectic summer at East Millinocket PD with the influx of visitors and community events. To date, EMPD has responded to over 6,730 calls for service with over 3,820 of those calls being in the Town of Millinocket. 

Over the last several months we are continuing to make several arrests for operators under the influence of both alcohol and drugs. While it is unfortunate we continue to see such a high number of impaired drivers on our roadways, it also is a testament to our officers who are aggressively focusing their enforcement on getting these drivers off the roadways. 

Our officers also continue to be aggressive toward drug cases. In the last couple of weeks, we have made multiple drug-related arrests which have included seizing large amounts of fentanyl and multiple firearms. The addition of K-9 Derby has been a huge asset in his short time as he has already been a key factor in a couple of our recent drug cases.

We can’t stress enough for the public to lock up their vehicles and homes and please call when they observe something suspicious. We continue to see many “easy opportunity” thefts due to vehicles and buildings being unlocked. In recent months, our night shift has been able to recover two stolen vehicles that were actively being driven by the offenders due to our officers being highly observant and noticing “something wasn’t right.”

 We can not effectively do our jobs without the help of the public. The public reporting things as it happens is crucial, which includes properly reporting via our dispatch center and not sending Facebook messages or making Facebook posts as these forms of communication are not monitored 24/7.

Corporal Bradley B Fitzgerald, East Millinocket Police Department

Human Resource Department

The Town of Millinocket is seeking applications for the current job opportunities:

• Full Time Fire Fighter/Advanced EMT or Paramedic

• Public Works Mechanic 1

These position are all open for immediate hire. Please go online or stop into the Town Office for a full job description or application. Please submit applications to the Human Resource Director via email or mail 197 Penobscot Ave., Millinocket.

The Town of Millinocket is an E.O.E/AA Employer.

Lori Santerre, Human Resource Director

Wastewater Department

We would like to remind the residents of Millinocket to please NOT flush wipes, paper towels, grease, plastics, Q-tips or anything other than toilet paper into the sewer system. Even the "flushable" wipes will clog the sewer system. These items are causing extreme plugs to the sewer system and costly maintenance to our pumping stations. We would like to thank the residents for this consideration.

Jason Ingalls,

Wastewater Treatment Facility Superintendent

Request for Applications: Town of Millinocket's Façade Program

Introduction:

The Town of Millinocket is pleased to announce the availability of grants up to $20,000 for commercial properties to update the façade of their building through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Enterprise Program. This program aims to enhance the aesthetic appeal and economic vitality of Millinocket's commercial districts.

Eligibility:

Commercial properties located within the designated CDBG target area in Millinocket are eligible to apply. Properties must be in good standing with the Town, and all taxes and utility bills must be up to date.

Eligible Improvements:

The following façade improvements are eligible for funding:

• Signage (new or replacement)
• New windows
• Fresh paint
• Other exterior renovations that enhance the appearance of the building

Application Requirements:

• A 500-word essay describing the proposed project, including:
• A detailed description of the improvements to be made.
• The expected impact on the property and the surrounding area.
• A statement on how the project aligns with the Town's economic development goals.
• Quotes from a licensed contractor for the proposed work.
• Proof of property ownership or written permission from the property owner (if applicable)

Grant Terms:

• Grants will be paid as a reimbursement to the contractor or business after the work is completed.
• Davis Bacon wages must be paid for all construction work.
• All necessary permits must be obtained before work begins.
• Projects must be completed within 12 months of grant approval.

Evaluation Criteria:

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• The quality and completeness of the application.
• The expected impact on the property and the surrounding area.
• The alignment with the Town's economic development goals.
• The feasibility and budget of the proposed project.
• Projects on Penobscot Ave. and Central St. (Millinocket’s main business district) will take priority.

Application Deadline:

August 30^th, 2024, at 4pm

Any mailed applications received after the deadline must be postmarked on or before July 31^st to be accepted.

Contact Information:

Amber Wheaton, Community Initiatives Director

197 Penobscot Ave. Millinocket, ME 04462

cid@millinocket.org

207.447.4100

Note:

The Town of Millinocket reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at any time. Funding is limited, and applications will be reviewed after the application deadline. The Town will make selections and notify all applicants in mid-September.

As a requirement of the Community Development Block Grant, projects selected will have to go out to Bid and the Town of Millinocket will select the contractor to complete work.