Voters may now vote early in person at the Town Office during regular office hours, or submit an absentee ballot application to have an absentee ballot provided in the manner indicated on the application. See the Absentee Voting Notice for details. 

Property tax bills have gone out! Payment is due by 10/15/24. Some taxpayers may have seen a larger than usual increase due to a correction in how the town calculates the tax on acreage in excess of base lots. See the Select Board's letter for details. 

The town has some grant money to spend before the end of the year on a new electric announcement sign for the head of the island. The sign will be 3x6 and positioned to be read by cars approaching across the bridge. To be consistent with the rural character of the island, the sign will have a wooden frame and messages will be presented in neutral colors such as white or amber on black. It can also be adjusted to turn down or off late at night. In addition to being able to announce many more town functions than we currently are able, the sign will be especially useful in emergencies to notify residents of things like trees down on roads or power outages. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Select Board. 

The DOT will be re-paving the Westport bridge over the fall. You can check out the plan here. Once again, our patience and neighborliness will be tested as we wait for the light to turn green (even if no one is coming the other way! 😊 

Midcoast Maine Community Action is now accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2024-2025 heating season. If you might need help heating your home this winter, give them a call at 207-442-7963, or visit their website at midcoastmainecommunityaction.org.