Municipal meetings are now available to watch online.
(posted after the meeting cannot be watched live)
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TOWN OF BALDWIN
INVITATON TO BID
The Town of Baldwin is seeking bids to install vinyl siding on the painted T1-
11 portion of the town office. Bid should include all materials and labor for
installing a synthetic vapor barrier over existing siding, taping around
windows and doors with exterior )ashing tape, and installation of D4 vinyl
siding. Siding to be a minimum .042 panel thickness.
Bids to be received in a sealed envelope marked Vinyl Siding Bid by 9/3/24 at
noon and will be opened at the subsequent Selectmen meeting.
Selectmen reserve the right to accept or reject any bid. For more information
contact Baldwin Selectmen O"ce at 207-625-3581 option 2
BALDWIN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Town’s Comprehensive plan was last updated in 1991. Since then there have been a number of changes to Maine statutes impacting subdivision ordinances, our land use ordinance, and shoreland zoning. In addition, the State expects municipal comprehensive plans to be reviewed/updated at least every ten years. Following is some information on the new Baldwin Comprehensive Plan initiative.
Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMP&DC) has been engaged to update the plan. Baldwin will have an AdvisoryCommittee to interface frequently with SMP&DC and assess first drafts of plan output.
The project is planned to be completed over a two year period. A community-wide survey to determine key issues for the plan to address has been completed. Also, the Town will vote on acceptance of the final Plan results at a Town Meeting.
The initial planning meeting was Thursday, August 4th, 2022, and that video is available to watch online. The dates of ongoing monthly meetings are posted on the Town website. Anyone interested in the Comprehensive Planning process is welcome to attend.
**** A public input session is scheduled for Monday, October 23rd, 2023 at 7:00pm****
BALDWIN SENIOR LUNCH
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18,2024 @ 12:00PM
LOCATED AT THE BALDWIN COMMUNITY CENTER
LUNCH IS FREE FOR BALDWIN SENIORS
MENU: BAKED HAM, MASHED POTATOES & CORN
DESSERT – STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
RSVP: CONNIE - 675-3466
ROBYN - 625-9107
QUILT SHOW
AT THE BROWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
SEPTEMBER 6TH - OCTOBER 9TH
MONDAYS 9AM-1PM, WEDNESDAYS 2PM-5PM, FRIDAYS 2PM-6PM & SATURDAYS 9AM-1PM
- TINY TO LARGE, OLD AND NEW
- SEE HOW YOUNG AND OLD MAKE THINGS THAT ARE BEAUTIFUL AND FUNCTIONAL
Scholarships for Baldwin Students
The Town of Baldwin is accepting applications for the WMTW Scholarship between now and 19 Nov 2024. Applications and details are available at the Selectmen’s Office from the Baldwin town website. The scholarships are available to Baldwin residents currently attending an accredited college in a two- or 4-year program or a vocational technical school. WMTW Channel Scholarship totals $5000.00 annually. One or more students may be selected for an award.
All Baldwin students currently entering their senior year or already attending an accredited college or vocational technical school are encouraged to apply. Funds will only be awarded to currently enrolled students after the successful completion of one semester.
Baldwin Board of Selectmen
James Dolloff
Robert Flint
Dale Miner
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WMTW CHANNEL 8 TOWER SCHOLARSHIP POLICY
Tuesday, September 17th - Select Board Meeting @ 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 18th - Senior Lunch @ noon
Thursday, September 19th - Comprehensive Plan Meeting @ 3:00pm
ClickHere to view proposed Draft of REQUESTED Medical and Adult Cannabis Ordinance.
Click Here to view proposed Draft Baldwin LD2003 Housing and Land Use Ordinances Update
Click Here to view Draft Baldwin Floodplain Management Ordinance
TOWN OF BALDWIN
*** PLANNING BOARD SEEKING CLERICAL ASSISTANCE***
The Town of Baldwin Planning Board is Seeking a person to help with clerical work to include the following:
1. Attend all Planning Board meetings, hearings, site walks, etc.
2. Take minutes of meetings, compile meeting minutes and have ready for review at the next meeting. Submit approved meeting minutes to the Baldwin Administrative Assistant for filing and posting.
3. Draft notices for Town website and Shopping Guide publication,
submit notices after approval of the Planning Board Chairperson.
4. Maintain digital and printed copies of all Planning Board ordinances and Conditional Use Permits.
Compensation is negotiable based on background experience.
Contact the Baldwin Select Board Office, Administrative Assistant, to apply,
by calling: 207-625-3581, option two or email: baldwinselectmen@gmail.com
Town of Baldwin, Maine
Town Office & Community Center
534 Pequawket Trail, West Baldwin, Maine 04091
(207) 625-3581
ATTENTION BALDWIN RESIDENTS
On 24 September 2024 at 6PM
The Baldwin Select Board will hold a Special Town Meeting at the Community Center to vote on the five following articles.
1. To choose a moderator for the meeting
2. Shall a revision to the Land Use Ordinance of the Town of Baldwin dated 11 March 2017 be enacted. This revision implements Maine statutes LD1530 (An Act to Allow People to Live in Tiny Homes as a Primary or Accessory Dwelling) and LD2003 (An Act to …. Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine).
3. Shall an amendment to Section 10.11 of the current enacted version of the Land Use Ordinance of the Town of Baldwin be enacted. This amendment:
a. Revises the Medical Cannabis portions of the Land Use Ordinance of the Town of Baldwin,
b. Repeals the existing “Town of Baldwin Ordinance Prohibiting Retail Marijuana Business Establishments and Retail Marijuana Social Clubs of 11 Mar 2017” and,
c. Adds provisions to Section 10.11 of the Land Use Ordinance of the Town of Baldwin to restrict retail cannabis activities as allowed by Maine statutes.
4. Shall an ordinance entitled “Floodplain Management Ordinance for the Town of Baldwin, Maine” be enacted thereby repealing and replacing the 3-12-94 ordinance by the same name.
5. Entertain a motion to adjourn.
The above ordinances have received a public hearing by the Planning Board on
12 September 2024. They are posted on the Town website, one copy of each is posted in the Baldwin Town Office, and copies are available upon request at the Town Office.
Sincerely,
James Dolloff
Robert Flint
Dale Miner
Baldwin Select Board
Click Here to view proposed Draft of REQUESTED Medical and Adult Cannabis Ordinance.
Click Here to view proposed Draft Baldwin LD2003 Housing and Land Use Ordinances Update
Click Here to view Draft Baldwin Floodplain Management Ordinance
Town of Baldwin - General Assistance Public Hearing
In accordance with Title 22 M.R.S.A Section 4305, the Town of Baldwin is required to administer a general assistance program in accordance with an ordinance enacted by the municipal officers after seven days of posted notice and a hearing.
A public hearing to discuss the proposed appendices will be held October 1st at 6:00 PM in prior to the meeting of the Select Board at the Baldwin Town Office. The draft appendices are available at the town office and by clicking on links below.
2024-2025 GA Maximums Reference Cumberland County
2024 GA Recovery Residence Maximums
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Baldwin Public Hearing
Road Closures for Winter Maintenance
A public hearing will be held on 1 Oct 2024, pursuant to Title 23 MRSA § 2953(4), to annul, alter, or modify the existing determinations for winter road closings where in the opinion of the Select Board of the Town of Baldwin the roads are are so located with reference to population, use and travel thereon, that it is unnecessary to keep them maintained and open for travel during the months of November, December, January, February, March and April or any part of these months.
Roads recommended to modify the existing determinations:
Carl Burnell Road - 601 feet from the intersection of Spur Road (node 11131) and #123 Carl Burnell Road. (Total footage from Rt 107 to be opened for winter maintenance will be 1300 feet)
Spur Road – Remove from the winter closing list
Roads recommended to maintain the existing determinations:
Mountain Road – Between Ridley’s and formerly the Fenderson’s
Murch Road – Dirt Section
Marston’s Road – #174 to McNeil Road
Winston Road – Hebert Clark farm house to Analee Winston residence
Sand Pond Road – Babes Lane to Wentworth Road
Town Farm Road – Complete road
Baldwin Select Board
James Dolloff
Robert Flint
Dale Miner
THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF BALDWIN
will hold a public hearing on three ordinances:
A Floodplain Management Ordinance
An amended Land Use Ordinance
A Medical and Adult Cannabis Ordinance
THE HEARING WILL BE AT 7:00 PM ON
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 AT THE TOWN OFFICE.
Notice to Baldwin Residents
The Baldwin Select Board is seeking two residents to serve as our community’s representatives on the Saco River Corridor Commission. Baldwin has a history of leadership on the SRCC. The Saco River Corridor Commission serves 20 municipalities. Each town is represented by a regular and alternate member. Membership is as diverse as the communities served and represents a cross-section of valley life and values.
Serving without compensation for their time, efforts, or expenses, the commissioners are constant proof that land use controls can be effectively and sensibly administered at a regional level by area residents. Members and alternates are appointed by their respective town officials.
Members are appointed to serve a three-year term. Regular members have full voting and participatory rights in all proceedings of the full commission and its committees. Alternate members are allowed to participate in all proceedings of the full commission but may only vote in the absence of the regular member. Both regular and alternate members may serve on subcommittees.
You can learn more about the SRCC at www.srcc-maine.org
Call Robyn Anderson at 207-625-9107 if you are interested in applying.
Thank you for your interest,
Sincerely,
Baldwin Select Board
Baldwin, along with, Porter, Parsonsfield, Cornish and Hiram, now belong to the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States andCommunities.
The spearhead for this effort was the
GratefulUndead, a local group of concerned citizens whose mission is to support folks that want to age in place and stay in their homes as long as possible.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION, AND TO VISIT THE GREATFUL UNDEAD'S WEBSITE
BALDWIN TOWN OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Last Saturday of the Month: 8AM -12PM
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The Town office accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express credit cards. The minimum charge to use your card is $1.00. For a charge $40 and more, a fee of 2.5% will be charged.
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The Soldier's Memorial Committee is gathering pictures of citizens who served in the military. The pictures will be scanned, returned to their owners and used by the Committee for fund raising/ future programs. Pictures may be left at the Town office or the Historical Society.
Municipal meetings are now available to watch online.
(posted after the meeting cannot be watched live)
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ClickHERE to view the West Baldwin Solar Station Development Program.
Town of Baldwin
Application for a Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing District
Click HERE to view TIF Presentation "What is a TIF"
Click HERE to view approval letter for the West Baldwin Solar Station MTIF District and Development Program
***ATTENTION NORTH BALDWIN RESIDENTS ***
Sebago Fiber
Provides High Speed Internet for Homes, Businesses, & Communities in Maine.
Sebago Fiber was awarded a grant by MCA (Maine Connectivity Authority),
and is actively working to start the buildout inNorth Baldwin and
Sebago this summer.
Click here for Link to view the web page for the project
Click here to access the interactive map where you can tyoe in an address