The Richmond Selectboard will be holding a special town meeting on January 18, 2016 at the Marcia Buker School

at 6:00p.m. to discuss the following warrant articles.

ARTICLE 1: To elect a Moderator, by secret ballot, who will preside at said meeting. The “Maine Moderator’s

Guide” shall be utilized by the Moderator.

ARTICLE 2: Shall an ordinance entitled “Town of Richmond Moratorium Ordinance on Retail Marijuana Estab-

lishments and Retail Marijuana Social Clubs” be enacted?

ARTICLE 3: Shall an ordinance entitled “Special Amusement Permit Ordinance of the Town of Richmond” be

enacted?

ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to transfer all amounts currently in the “Peacock Beach” general ledg-

er account to the new Peacock Beach Reserve Fund; to deposit all revenues generated by Peacock

Beach entrance fees into this reserve fund; and to authorize the Selectboard to appropriate said

reserve account funds for operation costs, repairs and maintenance at Peacock Beach.

ARTICLE 5: To see if the Town will vote to es-

tablish the Town Vehicle Reserve Fund; to deposit

all revenues generated by the sale of Town-owned

vehicles into this reserve fund; and to authorize

the Selectboard to appropriate said reserve ac-

count funds for the purchase and/or finance of

Town vehicles.

ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to transfer

all amounts currently in the Cable TV Franchise

Fee Trust Fund to the new Cable TV Reserve Fund

and thereby close the Cable TV Franchise Fee

Trust Fund; to transfer all amounts currently in the

“Cable TV” general ledger account and to deposit

all revenues generated by the Cable Franchise

Agreement with Time Warner Cable Northeast

LLC, its successors or assigns, to this new reserve

fund; and to authorize the Selectboard to appro-

priate said reserve account funds for public ser-

vices deemed necessary and in the best interest of

the town.

Town of Richmond January 2017

Special Town Meeting January 18, 2016

Mainely Richmond

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Richmond Recreation

Committee volunteers needed. Make a positive impact on your com-

munity!

Share your ideas to improve recreation

opportunities for all!

CALL 737-4305 TODAY!

Community Events: Enterprise Grange Events

March 18: Corn beef and cabbage public supper

April 1 & 2: Art in the Schools Celebration and Art by the

Kennebec

April 15: Public Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and an

egg hunt (Separate donations for pictures with the bunny

will benefit Grange charities: Barbara Bush Children’s Hos-

pital, House in the Woods and Home for Little Wanderers.)

Scott MacMaster will be the photographer.

May 4: Ecumenical Observance of National Day of Prayer.

We are a Freedom of Religion Country and can come to-

gether to celebrate that freedom.

Times to be determined.

Town Dates & Reminders: 1/16 Town Office Closed-Martin Luther King Day

1/18 Selectmen Meeting 5:00p.m.

1/18 Special Town Meeting, 6:00p.m., Marcia

Buker School

1/24 Planning Board 6:00p.m.

2/1 Selectmen Meeting 5:30p.m.

2/15 Selectmen Meeting 5:30p.m.

2/20 Town Office Closed, Presidents Day

2/28 Planning Board 6:00p.m.

This community calendar will be a regular feature of our

newsletter. Please submit your events for consideration by

the following deadlines: 2/16/17, 4/20/17, 6/22/17, 8/24/17,

10/19/17, 12/21/17.

January 2017

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

February 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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Board & Committee Openings

APPEALS BOARD:

3 Members and, 2 Alternate Members

COBBOSSEE WATERSHED:

1 Member

COMM. DEV. REV. LOAN FUND:

1 Alternate Member

NEW MILLS DAM COMM:

2 Alternate Member

RICHMOND RECREATION:

3 Members

COMPREHENSIVE IMPLEMENTATION:

4 Members

Code Enforcement Update: James Valley

With the legalization of recreational marijuana under way The Town of Richmond is seeking to place a moratorium on this

type of activity until our Land Use Ordinance is equipped to handle it. If the moratorium passes on January 18, 2016, we will

be looking to the residents of Richmond to help guide the Planning Board. As a municipality, we are allowed to adopt and

enforce regulations for retail marijuana establishment and retail social clubs or ban them outright within the town limits.

Recreational marijuana will be topic of interest at every planning board meeting and we plan to have public information

meetings solely on this topic as time goes by.

Tim Hill 76 Ridge Road R03-010-00 8' by 32' Covered Porch

Michael Gorman 15 Grants Way R06-002-02 8' by 44' Deck

Dana Sullivan Main Street U02-082-00 Sign

Tyler Wallace 668 Alexander Reed R05-025-00 Shed

Joe Cloutier 124 Langdon Rd R02-059-02 Finish Garage

Annette Jordon 22 Westwood Arces R01-033-01 9' by 7' Breezeway

Teresa Gray 9 Southard Street U02-154-00 Metal Roof

Phyllis Levasseur 323 Beedle Rd R07-005-00 10' by 15' Carport

RSU #2 28 High St U01-089-00 Outdoor Classroom

Donald Thibeault 37 Molly Lane U09-002-01 26' by 26' Garage

Steve Davis 102 Lincoln St R01-069-04 24' by 28' Garage

Bruce Baker 2 Depot St U02-070-00 1127 SQFT Home

Jeremy Puringon 22 Spencer Lane R04-010-01-08 28' by 48' Ranch

Chuck Kincer 208 Main Street R01-001-00 4' by 6' Attached Shed

Dwayne Blake 517 Langdon Road R04-002-21 Metal Roof

Greg Pinkham 2 Tulip Street U03-051-00 New Roof System

Gilman Hinkley 188 Pleasant Street U01-080-00 Carport

Robert Wall 68 Carding Machine Rd R02-005-61 Driveway Opening

Susan Campbell 164 Main Street U08-038-01 New Sign

Melanie Taylor 96 Post Rd R03-05-01 Metal Roof

Craig Donovan 74 Lothridge Rd U14-004-01 8' by 10' Shed

Gerald Schweitizer 18 Lincoln St U03-029-00 5 by 5 Deck with ramp

Warren Brewster 32 Kimball St U02-165-00 12' by 4' Shed

Raymond Knight 306 Brunswick Rd R03-061-01 12' by 16' Garage

James Valley 23 Lincoln St U05-004-00 Remodel and decks

Shawn Bernier 49 Mallard Dr U15-005-02 12' by 16' Shed

Sarah White 0 Toothacker Road R09-032-01 27' by 34' Modular

Raymond Bellavance 234 Toothacker Road R09-031-01 8' by '8 Deck

Aaron Vachon 277 New Road R07-002-01 28' by 30' Garage

Paul Levasseur 323 Beedle Rd R07-005-00 27' by 30' Garage

Chris Samuel 21 High Street U08-005-00 576 sqft Garage Remodel

Daria Goggins 58 Savage Road R05-044-01 24' by 32' Barn

Alica Gauaghen 52B Main Street U02-122-00 Sign

Will Anderson 922 Brunswick Rd U15-004-00 33' by 26' Pole Barn

Melanie Scott 27 Lincoln St U05-003-02 8' by 10' Shed

Tyler Wallace 668 Alexander Reed R05-025-00 Carport

Charles Coy 597 Brunswick Road U10-002-01 28' by 44' Doublewide

Linda Collins 33 Hideaway Lane R04-053-61 14' by 70' Mobile Home

Melissa Vear 457 Front Street U04-015-00 10' by 20' Sunroom

James Valley 23 Lincoln St U05-005-02 Window

Richard Lee 453 Main Street R02-022-00 30' by 96' Greenhouse

Gary Nash 11 Darrah Street U02-187-00 Earth Filling

Jeremy Puringon 23 Spencer Lane R04-010-01-7B 28' by 48' House with Garage

Kirk Alexander 0 Carding Machine Road R01-011-02-11 24' by 40' Modular

Jeremy Puringon 30 Spencer Lane R04-10-01-7A 28' by 34' Home with 26' by 26' Garage.

Melissa Libby 591 Langdon Rd R04-003-C1 14' by 70' Mobile Home

Thanks to all who responded to the citizen survey from the last newsletter. We had 66 responses (3.9%) out of a possible 1700. To follow are the results of the survey. All comments that were received through the survey were forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for their review. SECTION 1: OVERALL SERVICES

SECTION 2: TOWN OFFICE/ADMINISTRATION Have you received customer service from the Town Office/Administration during the past 12 months? 61 YES 2 NO 3 BLANK How satisfied were you with each of the following elements of the service?

Are you satisfied with the current office hours? 45 YES 19 NO 02 BLANK If no, which hours would you prefer? 4 Tuesday thru Friday 7 am – 5 pm 14 Monday thru Friday 8 am – 4 pm 2 None of the above SECTION 3: POLICE SERVICES Have you requested service from the Police Department during the past 12 months? 20 YES 44 NO 2 BLANK How satisfied were you with each of the following elements of the service?

If dissatisfied with the current staffing & coverage (1 Police Chief and 4 Full time Officers with 24/7 coverage), please indi-cate? 5 More Staffing 9 Less Staffing

Department

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied

Animal Control 3 3 17 6

Code Enforcement/Building 0 5 22 14

Town Office/Administration 1 1 21 38

Fire Department 0 1 19 21

Library 2 5 14 29

Parks & Recreation 0 4 25 14

Police Department 2 4 21 23

Senior Center 1 2 15 21

Public Works 2 3 20 26

Street Maintenance 3 4 27 22

Department Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied

Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable 2 15 45

Helped in a timely manner 2 13 47

Questions/concerns addressed 2 15 46

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied

Response time 2 6 14

Professionalism of officers 2 4 17

Officer’s resolution of the problem 1 3 5 10

Adequacy of follow-up info 1 3 6 8

Overall service 3 5 16

Staffing & Coverage 3 3 4 15

2016 Citizen Survey Results

Enterprise Grange #48

Enterprise Grange #48 just loves to honor people

and groups and decided to have a special pro-

gram for those who do the most for our veterans

at our November meeting. That, of course, is the

American Legion Auxiliary. They are the ones

who support and sustain our veterans the most

and who work so diligently behind the lines.

Auxiliary Units in the area were invited and guest

from Richmond, Augusta and Chelsea. A fine

supper and a short program including a candle

lighting service were part of the program.

See Community Events Page 2 for upcoming Enterprise Grange events.

Grangers & Auxiliary members, watching the candle lighting ceremony.

2016 Citizen Survey Results, Continued.

SECTION 4: FIRE SERVICES Have you requested service from the Fire Department during the past 12 months?

4 YES 60 NO 2 BLANK

How satisfied were you with each of the following elements of the service?

Are you in favor of the Town pursuing a First Responder Program to be administered through the Fire Department?

48 YES 15 NO 3 BLANK Are you in favor of the Town exploring a town ambulance service/department?

38 YES 27 NO 1 BLANK SECTION 5: LIBRARY Have you received services from the Library during the past 12 months?

40 YES 25 NO 1 BLANK

How satisfied were you with each of the following elements of the service?

Are you satisfied with the current library hours? 29 YES 23 NO 14 BLANK If no, what do you suggest? 20 More Hours 3 Fewer Hours 9 More Evenings 11 More Saturday

Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied

Response time 2 8

Professionalism of firefighters 2 9

Resolution of the problem 2 9

Adequacy of follow-up info 2 9

Overall service 2 9

N/A Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied

Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable 0 7 32

Helped in a timely manner 0 1 6 32

Questions/concerns addressed 0 1 8 30

Transportation Survey Results

The Towns of Richmond and Bowdoinham launched a new initiative to investigate the need for and interest in municipal-ly-sponsored transportation. Between October and November, 2016, surveys were distributed to Bowdoinham and Rich-mond Residents. Are you wondering who the winners of the three prizes are? Karen Colby of Richmond: $20 Gift Certificate to Annabella’s Café in Richmond Nicole Tupper of Bowdoinham: $20 Gift Certificate for Bowdoinham Hardware in Bowdoinham Kate Foss of Richmond: Lunch with the town managers of Richmond and Bowdoinham

We heard from people of all ages—from people under 18 to people over 70. We were surprised to hear how many of you

are already using alternative transportation! Three-quarters of the people who answered the survey drive their own car

but 44% either always or sometimes use another form of transportation. Most people who use other forms of transpor-

tation get a ride with a friend or family but several people said that they also ride bikes and walk to the places where they

want to go.

There was space on the survey for people to add their comments. Many of the respondents noted that offering alterna-tive transportation would make their community a more attractive place to live. One Richmond resident wrote, “It makes Richmond more desirable a community if alternative transportation exists.” Bowdoinham residents were equally enthu-siastic: “Affordable, cost-efficient options for youth and elderly! More “kids” could get jobs in town, play sports, or do other activities without adding travel time and expense to parents and families. I think many residents could benefit from having this service available.” People were interested in all kinds of transportation. A few people thought that a rail trail or well-developed accessible

path would be a benefit to the community. One person from Richmond wrote that her family would enjoy the option to

not use their car for some trips and that it “would be great for our children to learn how to use a system like this.” Other

people said they would like the bus to be available to provide transportation for the under 18 crowd to local sporting

events and for weekend movies at Smitty’s.

Two-thirds (68%) of the people who returned a survey were willing to pay for a fixed route bus system that would serve

residents of Richmond and Bowdoinham. People were interested in using the service primarily to go shopping or run er-

rands, eat at a restaurant, or see a movie. Beside traveling within Richmond and Bowdoinham. People were interested in

trips to Topsham, Brunswick, and Gardiner.

Overall, people were more interested in a fixed route system than in a door-to-door transportation program. Among peo-

ple over 60, about 57% were willing to pay to use a door-to-door volunteer transportation program.

Many people who wrote in comments said that a fixed route or door-to-door program would be a benefit for older peo-

ple who either choose not to drive or can no longer drive. One respondent said, “I don’t drive. If my husband passed

away I would definitely need it”. Some are using family and friends for their transportation needs but would welcome the

independence of being able to arrange for their own rides—without needing to ask family members for help. A Rich-

mond resident wrote, “ I am partially blind and diabetic and can no longer drive and would love to get to the supermar-

ket once a month. I hate depending on others. I can walk around Richmond OK but Gardiner is like another far away

country to me. This service is much needed!” A few people who are frequently asked for rides by people who do not

drive admitted that they would welcome an alternative for their neighbors or family members. One resident wrote, “This

is needed in our towns. My neighbor asks every day for a ride to the store, bank, etc. because she doesn’t drive.”

Senior Notes for Senior Folks

Many residents who completed the survey offered ideas for making a fixed route or door-to-door program work. Sug-

gestions varied from pre-paid reduced-rate punch passes to the details of a route that would include towns from Gar-

diner to Topsham. Unsurprisingly, many of the comments included concerns about the cost of a system—to the

towns and to users of the system.

Thank you to all of you who responded to the survey. Richmond and Bowdoinham are committed to making our com-

munities the best places for people to live! Members of the Select Board have heard your opinions and will be consid-

ering whether starting a transportation system is right for each community and, if so, how to make it affordable for

the towns and for the people using the system.

Submitted by, Patricia Oh, LMSW

Coordinator of Older Adult Services, Town of Bowdoinham (207) 666-5531, ext. 110, p.oh@bowdoinham.com

Transportation Survey Results, Continued.

Yes, OLD MAN WINTER is here with a vengeance. Which means snow, ice, sleet, slippery walkways and driveways. And lets not forget the iced up car. So as we shovel, scrap and sand, please remember safety first… Being prepared is the key. Remember your scouting days so long ago?

BE PREPARED. Winter weather is especially risky for Seniors. Here are a few tips to make sure you’re ready to handle the winter months.

1. Listen to weather reports for upcoming bad weather. 2. Have a battery powered radio and flashlights handy and extra batteries. 3. Stock up on fresh water and canned foods and don’t forget our 4 legged friends. Have extra supplies. 4. Set up a buddy system with a neighbor or friend who will check in on you. 5. Have at least a seven-day supply of your medications with you. If you use oxygen, have an emergency supply to last 3 days or more. 6. Keep walkways and steps around your home clear and sanded to prevent slips or falls. 7. Use salt and sand on driveways to improve traction and shovel often to keep them clear. If you can’t shovel, find a neighbor or friend to help. 8. If you drive, winterize your car by checking antifreeze levels, tire tread and pressure and wiper blades. Always keep a blanket in your car in case of breakdown, you will be able to stay warm. 9. Let someone know where you are going and keep your cell phone with you when driving. 10. MOST IMPORTANTLY, if you need to go outside, bundle up in layers , wear a hat, scarf and gloves. Where shoes with proper tread to avoid slips.

By taking the right precautionary steps, you can weather out the winter with ease and security. The Golden Oldies Sen-ior Center is a good resource for help. Just call us 737-2161.

Some of the upcoming events for January, includes a Movie Day, Jan 12th and February brings Tournaments, Cribbage, Mon, Feb 20th and Rummikub, Feb 23rd. Our regular activities include Game Day, 12-3pm every Wednesday and we have recently added Cribbage, 1-3, every other Monday. Please join us fun and socializing.

It is with great sadness, The Golden Oldies Senior Center mourns the passing of Our Beloved Friend, Bette Horning.

Bette was Director of the Senior Center for many years, bringing her big heart, enthusiastic manner

and unforgettable singing. She always had everyones best interest and well-being at heart.

She has left all of us at the Center with fond memories of her devotion and love. Rest in Peace Dear Friend.

Winter Reminders

PRESORTED STAND.

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

RICHMOND ME

04357

Permit #17

Town of Richmond

26 Gardiner street

Richmond, ME 04357

Carrier route

Ecwss

Postal patron

WINTER PARKING BAN

IN EFFECT

NOVEMBER 15 to

APRIL 15

11P.M. TO 7A.M.

STRICTLY ENFORCED REGARDLESS

OF

WEATHER CONDITIONS

If you are replacing your mail-

box or post, keep in mind that

the best height for your mail-

box is between 45 and 48 inch-

es from the ground, and should

be off the road enough that the

carrier can access it and the

plow will not hit it. Please

make sure your child’s basket-

ball hoops are removed from

the roadways.

Winter sand is available for Richmond residents at the High-

way Garage. Sand is limited to two buckets per household

per storm.