Town of Brownfield, MAINE
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Due to COVID-19, the warrant articles will be voted on via secret ballot referendum.
Polls will be open
Wednesday, October 21st from 8 am to 8 pm.
The Board of Selectmen will hold three public hearings to answer questions on the updated warrant articles
(**Please note, the total proposed budget amounts HAVE NOT changed but many articles were combined from the original warrant to simplify the ballot - Please see the PDF below for the original warrant articles**)
These meetings are for informational purposes only and no amendments to the articles will be made.
We ask that due to capacity limitations, you only attend one of the following meetings in person. The Registrar will be checking voters in; once capacity is reached, you will be asked to join via ZOOM from your home or attend the next meeting.
If you have a specific question you would like answered by the Board of Selectmen or Department heads, you may submit prior to or during the meeting by emailing townmegan@fairpoint.net or in person at the hearing.
Public Hearings
Wednesday, September 30th at 6:00 pm at the Brownfield Community Center
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85398731848?pwd=Z3B0R3cvMitBQkE0cHRtajl1bUFpQT09
Dial by phone:
1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 853 9873 1848
Passcode: 589267
Thursday, October 1st at 6:00 pm at the Brownfield Community Center
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81399084113?pwd=SmhVSTdkZTkwME1YSGhvTXBEQkVwZz09
Dial by phone:
1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 813 9908 4113
Passcode: 086547
Please see below for the UPDATED and original 2020-2021 warrants
| 2020-2021_warrant_9.16.2020.pdf |
| 2020-2021_warrant_original.pdf |
Public Hearing
The Board of Selectmen, legal counsel and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department will discuss a potential Disorderly Building at 176 Merrill Corner Road under the Town’s Disorderly Building Ordinance.
Tuesday, October 6th at 6:00pm at the Brownfield Community Center
The Board of Selectmen, legal counsel and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department will discuss a potential Disorderly Building at 176 Merrill Corner Road under the Town’s Disorderly Building Ordinance.
Tuesday, October 6th at 6:00pm at the Brownfield Community Center
Public Hearing
Proposed Dog Control Ordinance
October 13th at 6:00pm at the Brownfield Community Center and via ZOOM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86122964825?pwd=eTMya2Z6Nlhwb3ZFTGczRUtVSWFTZz09
or by dialing 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 861 2296 4825
Passcode: 549712
Proposed Dog Control Ordinance
October 13th at 6:00pm at the Brownfield Community Center and via ZOOM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86122964825?pwd=eTMya2Z6Nlhwb3ZFTGczRUtVSWFTZz09
or by dialing 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 861 2296 4825
Passcode: 549712
| proposed_dog_control_ordinance_.pdf |
ATTENTION CAREGIVERS AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARD HOLDERS IN THE TOWN OF BROWNFIELD
Many concerns have arisen over the proposed Marijuana Ordinance which some Caregivers and patients feel will necessitate them applying for a Marijuana business permit in the Town of Brownfield in order to continue to grow their state allowed plants. As long as state rules are followed this ordinance has nothing to do with that. Caregivers and patients can still grow 6 blooming (mature) and 12 immature plants for each patient totaling no more than 30 mature plants and this will not change for them.
What it does not allow for now are Caregiver RETAIL STORES- as we also are not allowing Adult retail stores either. Caregivers can still grow and sell to qualified patients according to state rule and individual non-patient adults can still grow for themselves three blooming (mature) and 12 immature plants.
The ordinance WILL allow those who wish to grow, manufacture or test for the adult market, to do so and an ordinance MUST be passed in order to allow that. This is not meant to restrict, but to enhance what is already allowed in our town.
For the most current COVID-19 updates and closures, please click HERE.
Burnt Meadow Mountain trail - The trail will remain closed until logging has been completed. Please respect this privately-owned property owners request, so that we do not lose trail access. We will update the website when the trail has re-opened.
Applications for the Ethel Johnson Most Improved Homestead are now available!
Are you working on some improvements this year? Want a chance to win $100? Fill out an application and get it to the Town Office, Attn Megan Witt by September 30th!
Many concerns have arisen over the proposed Marijuana Ordinance which some Caregivers and patients feel will necessitate them applying for a Marijuana business permit in the Town of Brownfield in order to continue to grow their state allowed plants. As long as state rules are followed this ordinance has nothing to do with that. Caregivers and patients can still grow 6 blooming (mature) and 12 immature plants for each patient totaling no more than 30 mature plants and this will not change for them.
What it does not allow for now are Caregiver RETAIL STORES- as we also are not allowing Adult retail stores either. Caregivers can still grow and sell to qualified patients according to state rule and individual non-patient adults can still grow for themselves three blooming (mature) and 12 immature plants.
The ordinance WILL allow those who wish to grow, manufacture or test for the adult market, to do so and an ordinance MUST be passed in order to allow that. This is not meant to restrict, but to enhance what is already allowed in our town.
For the most current COVID-19 updates and closures, please click HERE.
Burnt Meadow Mountain trail - The trail will remain closed until logging has been completed. Please respect this privately-owned property owners request, so that we do not lose trail access. We will update the website when the trail has re-opened.
Applications for the Ethel Johnson Most Improved Homestead are now available!
Are you working on some improvements this year? Want a chance to win $100? Fill out an application and get it to the Town Office, Attn Megan Witt by September 30th!
| most_improved_homestead_application.pdf |
Are you and your family struggling?
You may be eligible for General Assistance. Reach out to Megan at townmegan@fairpoint.net or 207-935-2007 ex 200 for an application.
The General Assistance Program is designed to help people in emergencies. It is designated the program of last resort. People may be eligible to receive other benefits such as Food Stamps, Veteran's Benefits, or Social Security Income. There are guidelines that you must meet to be eligible for the program: an application must be filled out and reviewed for completeness. The application is private and confidential. A written decision will be issued by the GA Administrator within 24 hours of receipt of application. Applications will be issued during office hours Tuesday thru Friday 7:00am-4:00pm.
If you are in need of food, please contact the Southwest Oxford County Nutrition Inc at 207-935-2620.
Fire Permits are now available for free online!
Visit www.wardensreport.com select the county and town to request your burn permit. Please call Chief Perreault
at 207-935-2885 with any questions.