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Newsletter • September 2024
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RENOVATIONS UPDATE
Transfer Station
Transfer Station renovations are scheduled to begin on September 16, 2024, with a tentative completion date of November 9, 2024. The scheduled renovations will ensure facilities meet current operating standards and provide easier and safer access for all residents.
Renovations will include upgrading & relocation of recycling hoppers/compactors, excavating, regrading, paving, and facility reconfiguration. The Transfer Station main hopper will remain open during the majority of the phased construction. The facility will close for one week in late October or early November for fine grading and paving. Closure dates will be announced once finalized.
What Will Be Changing at the Transfer Station?
• Recycling hoppers will be upgraded and relocated. Recycling hoppers will be temporarily unavailable during renovations. During this time, recyclables can be discarded in the main hopper or retained until the new bins become available.
• The designated Transfer Station entrance and exit have been reversed to improve traffic flow through the facility. Please take note of new entrance/exit signage before entering the facility. A center parking area will also be added to improve safety and expedite compactor access.
• The Salvation Army and bottle donation bins have been removed and are no longer available at the Transfer Station.
• The "small metals" bin has also been removed from the Transfer Station facility. Please dispose of all metal items at the adjacent Bulky Waste facility located at 449 Leach Hill Rd.
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Bulky Waste
The Bulky Waste Facility renovations are anticipated to begin on October 26, 2024, with a tentative completion date of January 10, 2025. Renovations will include excavating, grading, and demolishment & replacement of the concrete reinforced retaining walls.
PLEASE NOTE: The Bulky Waste Facility will be closed to the public during this renovation period.
What Will be Changing at the Bulky Waste Facility?
• New bulky waste receptacles/retaining walls will be installed to meet current operational and safety standards.
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• The Bulky Waste access road will be re-graded and paved to improve user access.
• A new digital account system, recently approved by the Transfer Station Council, will be replacing the current printed bulky waste coupons when the facility reopens in January. All residents will be issued a barcoded window sticker for their vehicle and will no longer need to use the printed coupons after renovations are completed. Each eligible household will be issued one window sticker that will be coded to a specific vehicle. Additional vehicle stickers can be purchased for $15.00 each for households needing multiple vehicle stickers. Any unused print coupons that were issued to you for FY25 (green) can be turned in and credited to your new digital Bulky Waste account.
Updates and renovation progress reports will be posted at www.cascomaine.org and on the Town of Casco Facebook page. Thank you for your patience during these facilities upgrades.
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Free Senior Bus Trip to Fryeburg Fair!
Tuesday, October 1st • 9:30am-3:00pm
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Would you like to go to the Fryeburg Fair, but finding a parking space and driving in traffic holds you back? Then join Casco and Naples Recreation for a fun filled day of agriculture, crafts, and entertainment. Enjoy demonstrations by local artists, or just sit and listen to music with a bite to eat!
The bus (school bus) and the admission are free for all seniors 65 and over.
The bus will be leaving the American Legion located at 26 Casco Road in Naples at 9:30am and returning at 3:00pm.
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Youth Programs Starting in September!
Karate: Grades K-2nd
Youth Cross Country: Grades 2nd-5th
Field Hockey: Grades 1st-6th
Soccer: Pre-K-Kindergarten
Soccer: Boys Grades 1st-2nd
Soccer: Girls Grades 1st-2nd
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ROAD REPAIRS UPDATE
The following roads have been scheduled for repairs and maintenance in September and October. Details regarding repairs and/or paving schedules and any potential road closures will be posted as they become available. For additional information and road repair updates, please visit the Town of Casco Public Works page.
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TAX COLLECTOR & TREASURER | |
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The Town of Casco collects property taxes in two installments each fiscal year. FY25 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) tax payments are due on the following dates:
1st Half Due: October 9, 2024
2nd Half Due: March 5, 2025
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FY 2025 tax bills were mailed on August 21, 2024. Real estate and personal property tax bills can also be viewed online (pdf). Once you receive your FY 2025 tax bill, please contact Cumberland County Regional Assessing at (207) 699-2475 with any questions regarding land and/or building valuation. Current individual property valuations can also be accessed online at Vision Government Solutions.
Tax abatement forms (pdf) are available at the Town Office and on the Town website, along with instructions for completion and submission of applications.
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UPCOMING ELECTIONS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024
REGISTERING TO VOTE
You can register to vote online, by filling out a voter registration card at the Town Clerk's Office, through any Motor Vehicle branch office, in most state & federal social service agencies, or at voter registration drives.
You can also download and print a Maine voter registration application below. Please note that both sides of the card will print on one page.
Maine Voter Registration Application: Fillable PDF or Word Application
Instructions for Completing the Voter Registration Card
If you are unable to print the voter registration application, contact your Town Clerk to have a voter registration card mailed to you. A printed version of the voter registration card, with your original signature, must be kept on file by your Town Clerk. Completed voter registration cards may be hand delivered or mailed to the Casco Town Office at 635 Meadow Rd., Casco, ME 04015.
When you register for the first time in Maine, you’ll need to provide identity documents that show you have established your voting residence in the State of Maine.
The following documents are acceptable proof of identification for the purposes of registering to vote:
- Government document or credential with photo ID (i.e. driver’s license, State ID, valid U.S. Passport, military ID, ID card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe)
- Government ID document/credential without photo (i.e. certified birth certificate or signed Social Security card)
- An official document that shows name and address of voter (i.e. eligibility for public benefits, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck)
- Student photo ID from a state-approved public or private school or institute of higher education in Maine
- Verified unique identifier (Maine driver’s license number or last four numbers of Social Security Number)
For more information, please visit the Maine Voting Residence Fact Sheet page or contact the Town Clerk's Office at pbean@cascomaine.org or at 207-627-4515.
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VISION ZERO AD HOC COMMITTEE | |
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Whether you walk, bike, drive, stroll, run, or roll, you deserve to get around Casco your way. That’s why we’re launching Casco Safe Streets, a new initiative to make our streets safer for everyone!
Want to get involved? Take our survey! All ages are encouraged to participate. For more information on the Casco Safe Streets Initiative, please visit the Vision Zero Ad hoc Committee page.
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Selectboard
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 6:00pm
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6:00pm
Planning Board
Monday, September 9, 2024, 6:30pm
Zoning Board of Appeals
No Meeting in September
Bulky Waste & Transfer Station Council
Date/Time TBD
Comprehensive Plan Committee
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6:30pm
Open Space Commission
Monday, September 16, 2024, 6:00pm
Veterans Committee
Date/Time TBD
Vision Zero Ad hoc Committee
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 6:00pm
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Town Office Closures
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
*Professional Development
Please note: Meetings dates & times are subject to change. Please check website to confirm meeting information.
Missed a meeting? Along with agendas and minutes, audio recordings of Selectboard and Planning Board meetings can now be streamed directly from the Town website.
Video recordings of Selectboard meetings can also be accessed from the Lake Region TV archives.
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Loon Echo Land Trust
Concerts, Bike & Race Events
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Fall Agricultural Fairs
Fryeburg & Cumberland
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Main Phone Number
(207) 627-4515
Dial 0 for the Main Office
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In Case of Emergency: Dial 911
Non-Emergency Dispatch & Animal Control: (207) 893-2810
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