TAX BILLS ARE BEING MAILED OUT SOON…

FIRST HALF DUE 12/1/2026

SECOND HALF DUE 4/1/2027

Click Here to View the Proposed Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on Subdivisions and Multi-Unit Residential Development.

PAPER COPIES OF THE TOWN REPORT ARE AVAILABLE TO PICK UP AT THE TOWN OFFICE AND THE WHISTLE STOP.

*** PLEASE NOTE, PRINTED COPIES WILL NOT BE MAILED THIS YEAR. ***

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 in North 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 type in an address

Nomination papers are now available for the September 12, 2026, Annual Town Meeting.

Positions to be voted on will be: * Selectman, Assessor & Overseer of the Poor 3 Year Term * Director of MSAD#55 3 Year Term

Nomination papers are due back at the office July 17, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Town Warrant Articles is July 17, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.

 A public hearing to discuss the proposed ordinances and appendices will be held October 20th, 2026 at 6:00 PM  prior to the meeting of the Select Board at the Baldwin Town Office. 

The draft Ordinance and Appendices are available at the town office or by clicking here.

2026 Proposed General Assistance Maximums

2026 Proposed Residence Maximums

The Baldwin Select Board will host a public hearing concerning forest management and future use of the Town Farm property on 16 June 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Community Center prior to the Select Board Workshop.

The public discussion is to gauge the public sentiment toward the following proposals.

* A comprehensive forest plan to properly manage and maintain the Town Farm property.

* The owner of Map 5 Lot 14-C has proposed a multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility which includes walking/nature trails and has proposed extending the trails onto the Town Farm property at no cost to the town.

Baldwin Select Board

AGENDA JUNE 11, 2026

• Call meeting to order and determine a quorum.
• Consider the minutes of May 28, 2026
• Wight/Flying Squirrel CUP 
• Subdivision property driveway onto Route 11/107
• CEO re: noise ordinance.
• CEO re: 2 new subdivision projects.
• Adjourn

THURSDAY, JULY 9TH @ 7:00PM

AGENDA July 9, 2026

• Call meeting to order and determine a quorum.
• Consider the minutes of June 25, 2026
• Review revised CUP submission from Nate Dukes who is planning to move a Federal Firearms License (FFL) from it’s location in Lovell, Maine to a shed that sits on his property on 283 Bridgton Rd in East Baldwin.
• Feedback from PB members on draft noise ordinance distributed previously. 
• Discuss old business as needed if brought up.
• Update from CEO about new business if any.
• Motion to adjourn

AGENDA July 23, 2026

• Call meeting to order and determine a quorum.
• Consider the minutes of July 9, 2026
• CUP renewal request from Glenvale for West Baldwin Solar
• Discuss Draft Noise Ordinance
• Discuss old business as needed if brought up.
• Update from CEO about new business if any.
• Motion to adjourn.

AGENDA August 13, 2026

• Call meeting to order and determine a quorum.
• Consider the minutes of July 23, 2026
• Presentation from Jamie L. Garland, P.E., AVP Main-Land Falmouth about Sam Knowlton’s Sand Pond subdivision. 
• Discuss next version of Draft Noise Ordinance
• Discuss old business as needed if brought up.
• Update from CEO about new business if any.
• Motion to adjourn.

AGENDA August 27, 2026

• Call meeting to order and determine a quorum.
• Consider the minutes of August 13, 2026. 
• Presentation from Jamie L. Garland, P.E., AVP Main-Land Falmouth about Sam Knowlton’s Sand Pond subdivision. 
• Discuss Draft Noise Ordinance - resolve any wording/content issues so draft ordinance can be sent to DrummondWoodsum for review. 
• Briefly discuss other business as needed: e.g., status of the subdivision moratorium; RFP to potential consultants (SMPDC, Archipelago, some company DrummondWoodsum mentioned, etc.) to start the process of updating all relevant Baldwin ordinances for compliance with State housing legislation.
• Brief update from CEO: e.g., Flying Squirrel communication/next steps; Bishop Delisio Lane proposal and possible need to direct it to Selectmen/Road Commissioner for acceptance of a Public Way.
• Motion to adjourn.

AGENDA September 10, 2026

• Call meeting to order and determine a quorum.
• Consider the minutes of August 27, 2026. 
• Presentation from Jamie L. Garland, P.E., AVP Main-Land Falmouth about Katy Palmatier’s Stay for Good Retreat (subdivision).
• Stony Brook Subdivision inspection requirements and fees as noted by CEO.
• The Land Use Ordinance calls for a 60 foot wide ROW. The Subdivision Ordinance calls for a 50 foot wide ROW. Is this conflict resolved by applying the “most restrictive” requirement? Seek legal opinion? 
• Brief update from CEO: e.g., Flying Squirrel, Bishop Delisio Lane, etc.

• Motion to adjourn.

AGENDA September 24,  2026

• Call meeting to order and determine a quorum.
• Consider the minutes of September 10, 2026. 
• Emerald Trail Solar request for Planning Board review for minor site plan modification (new 50ft gravel access drive for CMP).
• RFP draft for update  of ordinances to incorporate Comp Plan Future Land Use Plan and ensure compliance with Maine State Housing Legislation 
• Other old or new business as brought up. 
• Motion to adjourn.

AGENDA October 8, 2026

• Call meeting to order and determine a quorum.
• Consider the minutes of September 24, 2026. 
• Stay for Good Retreat subdivision 
• Status of RFP for update  of ordinances to incorporate Comp Plan Future Land Use Plan and ensure compliance with Maine State Housing Legislation 
• Other old or new business as brought up. (e.g., Stoney Brook Subdivision fees & Certificate of Occupancy; awaiting direction from DrummondWoodsum on Flying Squirrel and Rob Crawford subdivision via a vis moratorium.) 
• Motion to adjourn.

AGENDA May 28, 2026

• Call meeting to order and determine a quorum.
• Consider the minutes of May 14, 2026
• Review CUP submission from Nate Dukes who is planning to move a Federal Firearms License (FFL) from it’s location in Lovell, Maine to a shed that sits on his property on 283 Bridgton Rd in East Baldwin.
• Discuss status of Wight/Flying Squirrel CUP for their property on Route 113 (approved May 23, 2024).
• CEO wishes to discuss with PB a recurring enforcement issue involving nighttime generator noise and the Town’s current lack of a general noise ordinance.
• Status of upcoming projects/agenda items for next meeting.
• Adjourn

Summer Swim Program Dates and Times:

Tuesdays and Thursdays

June 23rd- July 14th

12:45PM - 6:15PM

(6/23, 6/25, 6/30, 7/2, 7/7, 7/9, 7/14)

 The Town of Baldwin is accepting applications for the WMTW Scholarship between now and 13 Nov 2026. 

Applications and details are available at the Selectmen’s Office or by clicking here to find the “Scholarship for Baldwin Students” documment section of the Town’s 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 8 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

AGENDA June 25, 2026

• Call meeting to order and determine a quorum.
• Consider the minutes of June 11, 2026
• Review revised CUP submission from Nate Dukes who is planning to move a Federal Firearms License (FFL) from it’s location in Lovell, Maine to a shed that sits on his property on 283 Bridgton Rd in East Baldwin.
• Informational discussion with Rob Crawford regarding a possible future development idea he is considering for the intersection of Route 5 and Pequawket Trail.
• Review draft communication and documents regarding TW Enterprises CUP and approve sending to Town Legal Counsel (Amy Tchao) for guidance.
• Update from CEO about old/new business as needed.
• Motion to adjourn.

The Baldwin Select Board will host a public hearing concerning forest management and future use of the Town Farm property on 16 June 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Community Center prior to the Select Board Workshop.

The public discussion is to gauge the public sentiment toward the following proposals.

* A comprehensive forest plan to properly manage and maintain the Town Farm property.

* The owner of Map 5 Lot 14-C has proposed a multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility which includes walking/nature trails and has proposed extending the trails onto the Town Farm property at no cost to the town.

Baldwin Select Board

TUESDAY, JUNE 30TH, 2026 @ 6:00PM

AT THE BALDWIN TOWN OFFICE & COMMUNITY CENTER

BALDWIN COMMUNITY CENTER

VOTING 8:00AM - 8:00PM

TOWN OFFICE CLOSED TO REGULAR BUSINESS

• Project Location: River Road, West Baldwin, ME
• Submission deadline August 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
• Delivery Location: Must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “River Road Project” to:\ Town of Baldwin Town Office\ 534 Pequawket Trail, Baldwin, ME 04091
• Point of Contact: Chris Harrington
• • Phone: 207-625-3822
  • Email: Baldwinroads@gmail.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH

IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH

FOR TRAINING

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2026

FOR TRAINING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY / COLUMBUS DAY

THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2026, AT 6:00PM AT THE BALDWIN COMMUNITY CENTER, 534 PEQUAWKET TRAIL, WEST BALDWIN. FOR CONSIDERATION OF COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING: PETER C. WOLFF AND GAIL J. WOLFF’S APPLICATON TO THE BALDWIN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO REQUEST APPEAL FOR FRONT SETBACK VARIANCE AT 56 JACKSON LANE, EAST BALDWIN (MAP14 LOT 51B) PUBLIC INPUT WILL NOT BE HEARD AT THIS MEETING BUT SHALL BE CONSIDERED AT A SCHEDULED SITE WALK AND PUBLIC HEARING. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY BE MAILED TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN OFFICE. ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.