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Town of WashingtonAnnual Report – 2015

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Annual Report 2015

WASHINGTON, MAINE

FortheYearEndedDecember3�,20�5

Lincoln County Publishing Co. Newcastle/Damariscotta,Me.

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About the Cover

The Town of Washington is open for business!

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Dedication

This Town Report

is dedicated to

all the small businesses

in Washington.

Thank you for contributing to

the growth and vitality

of our Town.

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TheTownofWashingtonlostastalwartcitizenwhenAlmaJonespassedawaySept.3,20�5.BornandraisedinWashington,shewasagraduateofWashingtonHighSchooland,exceptforafewearlyyearswhenworkingout of the area, was a lifelong resident. Alma epitomized volunteerisminWashington. In addition to the thousands of hours of time devoted toFarrar-RossPostoftheVFW,theVeteransCenteratTogus,andtheMaineVeteransHome,shefoundedandoperated theWashingtonFoodBankinthebasementofherhome formanyyears.Shewasoneof the foundingmembersoftheWashingtonHistoricalSocietyandalong-timememberoftheGibbsLibrary,Grange,andLadiesAuxiliaryoftheVFW.Forallhervolunteerefforts,AlmawasawardedtheJeffersonAwardforVolunteerismandthe“SpiritofAmerica”Award.

AlthoughAlmawasalwayswillingtogiveadviceandcounseltothosewhoasked,shedidnot“sufferfoolsgladly”,andwasonewhowouldquicklycalloutwhensheperceivedanerrorinjudgmentorinjustice.Herpatriotismand loyalty were only outweighed by her friendly outgoing nature. TheTownwasamuchbetterplacewithAlmahereandherlosswillbefeltforalongtime.TheTownsendsitscondolencestothefamilyofAlmaJones.

In MemoriamAlma Jones

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Town OfficersSelectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor

WesleyF.Daniel DuaneP.Vigue BerkleyLinscott

Town Clerk/Tax CollectorAnnDean

TreasurerAnnDean

Deputy TreasurersMaryAnderson

BethConnorDeniseHylton

Deputy Clerk/Tax CollectorMaryAndersonDeniseHylton

Registrar of VotersAnnDean

Deputy Registrar of VotersMaryAndersonDeniseHylton

Road CommissionerJonathanDaniel

Code Enforcement Officer/ Plumbing InspectorBobTemple

Fire ChiefEmergency Management Director

ThomasJohnston

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Deputy Fire ChiefPhilMeunier

Forest Fire WardensDonaldB.Grinnell

KennethBoisse,Deputy

Health OfficerBrianAlves

ConstableJudsonButterman

Animal Control OfficersAndrewDinsmoreClaytonLanphier

M.S.A.D. #40 School Board DirectorsGuyBourrie CherylCichowski

Election Clerks Republican DemocratNancyBarker LindaLuceJudithBrann ElizabethBettcherMildredMelgard CarolSloane

Town Meeting ModeratorsTomFord

JimBowersDavidMartucci

Deputy ModeratorsTomFord

JudsonButterman

Election WardensWalterMetcalf

JudsonButterman

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Planning BoardMitchellA.Garnett,Chairman

HenryAho DavidStuderJamesBowers JesseCasasSteveOcean,ALT DavidWilliams

Board of AppealsNormanCasas,Chairman

HenryChapman DorothySainioJamesKearney ThomasPotter,ALTLowellFreiman CathyBlake,ALT

CharlotteHenderson,ALT

Budget CommitteeHenryAho,Chairperson

DaveMartucci JesseCasasKathleenOcean DonaldL.GrinnellWendyCarr DorothySainioJamesKearney,ALT DavidWilliams,ALT

Conservation CommitteeDavidSpahr CharlotteHenderson AnnDean

Commercial Solar Energy Ordinance CommitteeDavidMartucci DavidSpahrMei-LingCheung JeffreyGrinnellPegHobbs KimLinscottLizCasey RobertBirk

Mineral Ordinance CommitteeJudsonButterman AnnDeanDavidMartucci FrankCampbell

Recreation CommitteeSteveOcean PegHobbsHelenCaddie-Larcenia ValerieJacksonDanJones SusanFrankBryanGess BobMaddenTracieMcLain MichaelMicklich

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State Senator ~ District 13ChristopherJohnson

CapitolAddress: HomeAddress:3StateHouseStation 3230TurnerRidgeRdAugusta,Maine0�333-0003 Somerville,ME0�3��(20�)2��-�5�5;�-�00-�23-�900 (20�)5�9-335� [email protected]

Representative to the Legislature ~ District 91JeffreyEvangelos

CapitolAddress: HomeAddress:HouseofRepresentatives ��5WaldoboroRd.2StateHouseStation Friendship,Maine0�5��Augusta,Maine0�333-0002 (20�)�32-�3��(Home)(20�)2��-��00;(�00)�23-2900 caa0�@roadrunner.com

Tri-County Solid Waste Management OrganizationReggieBurns LeoKarczewski

NormanCasas,Alt.

Washington Scholarship CommitteeMindyGould PriscillaPackardJudyGood JanBirk

MildredMelgard

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Selectmen’s Report, Discussion, and Analysis

Thefollowingmanagement’sdiscussionandanalysisoftheTownofWashington, Maine’s financial performance provides an overview of theTown’s financial activities for the fiscalyear endedDecember3�,20�5.PleasereaditinconjunctionwiththeTown’sfinancialstatements.

Financial Statement OverviewThe Town of Washington’s basic financial statements include the

followingcomponents:�)government-widefinancialstatements,2)fundfinancialstatements,

and3)notestothefinancialstatements.Thisreportalsoincludesrequiredsupplementary informationwhichconsistsof thegeneral fundbudgetarycomparisonschedule,andothersupplementaryinformationwhichincludescombiningandotherschedules.Basic Financial Statements

The basic financial statements include financial information in twodiffering views: the government-wide financial statements and the fundfinancialstatements.Thesebasicfinancialstatementsalsoincludethenotestofinancialstatementsthatexplaininmoredetailcertaininformationinthefinancialstatementsandalsoprovidetheuserwiththeaccountingpoliciesusedinthepreparationofthefinancialstatements.Government-Wide Financial Statements

The government-wide financial statements provide a broad view ofthe Town’s operations in a manner that is similar to private businesses.Thesestatementsprovidebothshort-termaswellaslong-terminformationinregardstotheTown’sfinancialposition.Thesefinancialstatementsareprepared using the accrual basis of accounting.This measurement focustakesintoaccountallrevenuesandexpensesassociatedwiththefiscalyearregardlessofwhencashisreceivedorpaid.Thegovernment-widefinancialstatementsincludethefollowingtwostatements:

The Statement of Net Position - this statement presents all of thegovernment’sassetsandliabilitieswiththedifferencebeingreportedasnetposition.

The Statement of Activities - this statement presents informationthatshowshowthegovernment’snetpositionchangedduringtheperiod.

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All changes innet position are reported as soonas theunderlying eventgivingrisetothechangeoccurs,regardlessofthetimingoftherelatedcashflows.

BothoftheabovementionedfinancialstatementshaveonecolumnfortheTown’sonetypeofactivity.ThetypeofactivitypresentedfortheTownofWashingtonis:

• Governmental activities -The activities in this section are mostlysupported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (federal and stategrants). All of the Town’s basic services are reported in governmentalactivities, which include general government, public safety, health andsanitation,publicworks,education,socialservices,andotherunclassified.Fund Financial Statements

A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintaincontroloverresourcesthathavebeensegregatedforspecificactivitiesorobjectives. The Town of Washington, like other local governments usesfund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with financialrelatedlegalrequirements.AllofthefundsoftheTownofWashingtonarecategorizedasonefundtype:governmentalfunds.

Governmental funds: AllofthebasicservicesprovidedbytheTownare financed through governmental funds. Governmental funds are usedto account for essentially the same functions reported in governmentalactivities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlikethegovernment-widefinancialstatements,thegovernmentalfundfinancialstatementsfocusonnear-terminflowsandoutflowsofspendableresources.They also focus on the balance of spendable resources available at theend of the fiscal year. Such information will be useful in evaluating thegovernment’snear-termfinancingrequirements.Thisapproachisknownasthecurrentfinancialresourcesmeasurementfocusandthemodifiedaccrualbasisofaccounting.Underthisapproachrevenuesarerecordedwhencashisreceivedorwhensusceptibletoaccrual.Expendituresarerecordedwhenliabilitiesareincurredanddue.Thesestatementsprovideadetailedshort-termviewoftheTown’sfinancestoassistindeterminingwhethertherewillbeadequatefinancialresourcesavailabletomeetthecurrentneedsoftheTown.

Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than thatof government-wide financial statements, it is useful to compare theinformation presented for governmental funds with similar informationpresented for governmental activities in the government-wide financialstatements.Bydoingso,readersmaybetterunderstandthelong-termimpactofthegovernment’snear-termfinancingdecisions.Boththegovernmental

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fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues,expenditures and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation tofacilitate thiscomparisonbetweengovernmentalfundsandgovernmentalactivities.ThesereconciliationsarepresentedonExhibitsCandDofthefinancialstatements.

TheTownofWashingtonpresentsonlytwocolumnsinthegovernmentalfund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues,expendituresandchangesinfundbalances.TheTown’smajorgovernmentalfund is thegeneral fund.Allother fundsareshownasnonmajorandareshownonExhibitE.

ThegeneralfundistheonlyfundforwhichtheTownlegallyadoptedabudget.TheBudgetaryComparisonSchedule-GeneralFundprovidesacomparisonoftheoriginalandfinalbudgetandtheactualexpendituresforthecurrentyear.Notes to the Financial Statements

The notes provide additional information that is essential to a fullunderstandingofthedataprovidedintheGovernment-WideandtheFundFinancial Statements. The Notes to Financial Statements can be foundfollowingtheReconciliationof theStatementofRevenues,ExpendituresandChangesinFundBalancesofGovernmentalFundstotheStatementofActivities.Required Supplementary Information

Thebasic financial statements are followedbya sectionof requiredsupplementary information, which includes a Budgetary ComparisonSchedule-GeneralFund.Selectmen’s Report, Discussion and Analysis

In closing of the year 20�5 we wish to thank all of the personnelthat made a productive year possible.We, as Selectmen, could not haveaccomplishedallthiswithoutthehelpofourofficestaffwhohaveworkedextrahardkeepingthingsgoing;ourroadcrewwhoworkedmanyhourslastwinterkeepingtheroadsopenandrepairedduringthesummer;andalltheBoardsandCommitteeswhoareallvolunteers.

Thisspring,wefinishedtheRecreationFieldadjacenttothefirepond.Thenewfieldwasseededand thegrassgrewenoughso that itcouldbemowedacoupleoftimesthissummer.Theparkinglotforthefieldisoutfront.ThankstoMertonMoreandtheRoadCrewformakingthishappen.

The Vanner Road Project was completed as planned. Replacing theculvertcameinundertheestimate.Becauseofaclauseinthecontractthatstatedifthepriceoftheproductwentdownthecosttothetownwouldgodown,thepavingwasalsodoneforlessthanthebid.Thiswasareduction

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ofabout$�0,000.00onthepavingpart.LaneConstructiondidthepavingandFarleyandSonsreplacedtheculvert.TheRoadCrewandMertonMoredidtheditchingandshimmingoftheshoulders.Intheprocessofreplacingtheculverttheyfoundthattherewereplentyoffishgoingbackandforthinthebrook.

Thenewplowtruck,deliveredonDecember��,20�5,isa20��WesternStar,��00SF,singleaxlewithaCummings�SL,330HPenginewithanEatonFullerSLLstandardtransmissionwithdumpbody.ThesanderisaSwenson�yardwhichisstainlesssteelandslidesintothetruckbody.TheplowandwingisanAmericanPowerangle.Thecompletepackagepricewas$��3,��.;$�,23�.00lessthanestimated.ThetruckwaspurchasedfromDagle&HoughtonandoutfittedbyH.P.FairfieldinSkowhegan,Maine.

OnNovember9,20�5wedidaSafetyWorksconsultation.SafetyWorkscameinanddidaconsultationtypeinspection.Theyfoundafewthingsthatweneededtogetcaughtupon.WesleyDanielandAnnDeanworkedonthelistfortheTownOffice;FireChief,TomJohnstonandDeputyChief,PhilMeunier,workedonthelistforthefirestation;andDuaneVigueworkedonthelistforPublicWorks.Wearenowincompliance.

ThisspringwehadapersoninterestedinputtingalargesolararrayintheVillagedistrict.Alotoftown’speoplethoughtthisshouldnotbeallowedinthisdistrictforthesizethatwasproposed.TheSelectmenhadaSpecialTownmeeting toplaceamoratoriumon this thatwouldbegood for sixmonthsandcouldbeextendedforsixmonths.WeappointedacommitteeofresidentsfromdifferentpartsoftowntodrawupanamendmenttotheLandUseOrdinanceonSolarArraysandWind/AntennaArrays.Theyworkedonthisforafewmonthstocomeupwiththeamendments.Weextendedthemoratoriumforanothersixmonths.TheamendmentswillbevotedonattheopenTownMeetinginMarch.

WiththelossofexperiencedandenergeticpeopleonthisSelectBoardthis may be the time to talk about aTownAdministrator.We are losingpeoplewithexperienceandthetimetodothejob.

InOctoberwestartedanewroadsurvey.AnnDeanandWesleyDanielwentoutandcheckedalltheroadsintownandinputtheinformationintotheRoadSystemManagementSoftware thatwasprovidedby theMaineLocalRoadCenterataminimalcost.Wemeasuredwidthandshouldersofroads,checkingforalligator,longitudes,edgecracks,patches,potholes,roughness,ruttingandroadsidedrainage.Eachroadisdoneseparatelyandwillhelpusdeterminewhichroadswillbepavedinthetimeframeofourtenyearpavingprogram.WearelookingfornewmembersforourRoadCommittee.

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Inthepastyearwehavehadtwostoresreopenthathadbeenclosedforsometime,Jackson’sCornerStoreandWashingtonGeneralStore.WeneedtosupporttheseandothersmallbusinessescomingintoWashingtonaspartofourcommunity.

TheTown’sAuditwasdoneonFebruary��&�2,20��.OnFebruary��, we had a meeting with ourAuditor, William Brewer to discuss theaudit.Wecameupwithabout$2�,000.00moreforRevenueSharingandabout$5,000.00moreforUnexpendedAppropriationsSurplus,whichwillgotowardsreducingtheTaxCommitment.Billsaidwedidagoodjobofoverseeingtheaccountsandthetownwasingoodshape.

WewillbepostingvacanciesforPlanningBoard,BoardofAppeals,Recreation Committee, Conservation Committee, and Roads Committee.The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee has been appointed andwill be working on updating the comprehensive Plan.We still need twocitizenswhowouldliketobeappointedtotheMidcoastRegionalPlanningCommission.

WewouldliketoseemorecitizensgetinvolvedinTownGovernmentandcometoourmeetingeveryWednesdayeveningat�PM.Wewouldliketothankyouforyoursupportin20�5andlookingforwardto20��.

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Treasurer’s ReportStatement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements

for the year ended December 31, 2015CashBalance,January� �0�,�3�.�3ADD:CASHRECEIPTS: PropertyTaxCollections: CurrentYear �,�9�,302.5� PriorYears 2�3,��.�3 Prepayments 3,�09.02 TotalPropertyTaxCollections �,9�3,��3.22ExciseTaxes-Auto 220,2�5.55ExciseTaxes-Boat �,�0�.30Departmental(ScheduleA-�) �0�,��.�5BETE 2�,��5.00StateRevenueSharing 53,�20.�5HomesteadReimbursement 3�,3��.00StateFeesCollected ��5,��0.�3AccountsReceivable �,039.00TrustFunds 3,�35.��LoanProceeds ��3,��.00LineofCredit 250,000.00TotalCashReceipts 2,920,0��.��TotalCashAvailable 3,�2�,�5�.��LESS:CASHDISBURSEMENTS: Departmental(ScheduleA-�) 2,5�3,5��.�9StateFeesRemitted ��,20�.�3TrustFunds �,�05.��LineofCredit 250,000.00TotalCashDisbursements 2,9�5,32�.53CashBalance,December3� ��2,�2�.��

Reconciliation of Treasurer’s Cash Balance - December 31, 2015CashonHand �90.00GENERALFUNDCHECKING: TheFirst: BalancePerBankStatement �00,��2.32 Deduct:OutstandingChecks ��,9��.5� Add:DepositsinTransit �5�.3� BalancePerBooks ��2,23�.��CashBalance,December3�,20�5 ��2,�2�.��


Trust Funds — December 31, 2015TrustFundInvestments

Unexpended Principal Income TotalDavisDaggettCemetery �,�50.00 �,2�9.�5 5,��9.�5MapleGroveCemetery 2,500.00 �,��9.3� �,2�9.3�MarrCemetery ��,300.00 �,��.�0 2�,9��.�0McDowellCemetery 300.00 59.�3 359.�3MountainCemetery 300.00 2��.29 5��.29OverlookCemetery �00.00 �,5��.�0 2,3��.�0PierpointCemetery �,�50.00 �,00�.29 2,�5�.29SkidmoreCemetery 50.00 2�.�� .��SoldiersMonument ��2.9� 509.�� ,�92.�2BillingsScholarship 5,�90.00 3,2��.52 9,��.52CommunityScholarship �5,0�0.3� �9,9��.2� 35,00�.��PhillipScriberMemorial ��0.00 �,�0�.5� �,��.5�DaggettSchool �,��.�� 2,3�5.�9 3,��3.25StorerCemetery �50.00 9.29 �59.29GibbsLibrary �,0��.00 �0�.92 �,��.92 5�,�3�.�� 39,��.0� 95,90�.�9

Statements of Taxes Receivable — December 31, 2015 20�5 20��20�5 2�9,�59.5� -20�� 325.�� 2�0,9��.0�20�3 ��.00 ��.0020�2 �25.50 �25.5020�� 50.�0 �50.�020�0 ��.�0 ��.�02009 ��5.00 ��5.00200� �3�.50 �3�.50 2�0,��.39 2��,��0.2�

Agency Funds — December 31, 2014

LEVENSALERCEMETERYASSOCIATION: FundBalance,January� 9,055.9� Add: Donations 2.�3 InterestEarned 23.33FundBalance,December3� 9,0��.�2

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Town Clerk’s Report2015 Licenses Sold

01/01/2015– 12/31/2015

Dog Licenses Sold Kennels � Males/Females 52 Neutered/Spayed 220

Alldogs�monthsandoldermusthavealicense.Ifyoubecometheownerofadog�monthsorolder,thedogmustbelicensedbyJanuaryofeachyear.Inordertoobtainalicenseforyourdog,theownermustpresentacurrentStateofMaineRabiesCertificateobtainedfromaveterinarian.AlldoglicensesexpireDecember3�ofeachyear.RenewaloflicensesforthefollowingyearcanbedoneattheTownOfficebeginningOctober�5th.VeterinarianKathrynWilliamsofLupineValleyEquineprovidedlowcostrabiesshotsfordogsandcatsattheWashingtonFireStationatourrabiesclinicthat isheldeachyearontheSaturdaymorningofhuntingopeningday.Thisyear20dogswerevaccinatedandregisteredatthetownofficethatisopentoregisteryourdogimmediatelyafterwards.

DogLicenseFees: •$�.00peryearforspayed/neutereddogs •$��.00peryearfordogsnotspayed/neuteredPerstatelaw,anydoglicensethatisre-licensedafterJanuary3�will

be subject toa$25.00 late feeplus regular licensing fee.Post cardsandremindercallshelpedtobringthenumberofunlicenseddogsdownbutasof the lastweekofJanuary therewerestillover�00unlicenseddogsonrecord.Pleaseletusknowifyounolongerownyourdogsothatwemayremovethemfromourlist.

Fishing and Hunting Licenses SoldJuniorHunting � SmallGame �Fish/HuntCombo �3 CoyoteNightHunting 2Hunting 3� Archery 3ResidentFish �� BearHuntingPermit 2�DayFish � ResidentMuzzleloader�3DayFish � Spring/FallTurkey �Non-ResidentFish � Residentover�0 �


RV, Boat, & Snowmobile Registrations Sold BoatsUpto�0Hsp. �3

BoatsUpto�0Hsp. �9 Boat��-50Hsp. 25 Boat5�-��5Hsp. 20 BoatOver��5Hsp. �3 PWC � Snowmobile 52 ATV 30

Record of Fees Returned to the Town RecordofMotorVehicleFees $55��.00 RecreationalVehicleFees $23�.00 BoatExcise $��0�.30 RecordofFish&WildlifeLicenseFees $299.00 RecordofDogLicenseFees&Fines $2�2.00 VitalRecordsFees $��0�.20 JunkyardPermitFees $225.00 TownGarageRevenue $��.00 Copies&Faxes $3��.55 NotarialServices $��.00 OnlineBurnPermits $9�.00 ReturnCheckFees $��5.00

Respectfullysubmitted,ANNDEANTownClerk/TaxCollector/ Treasurer

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2015 Vital Statistics Recorded01/01/2015 – 12/31/2015

11 Births 11 Marriages 18 Deaths

MarriagesDate of Marriage Names05/23/20�5 ChristyRomanandTimothyWinchenbach05/2�/20�5 ChristiSchooleyandRichardLeigh05/3�/20�5 MichelleLemieuxandChristopherCogswell0�/20/20�5 MichelleKennardandJosephWerner0�/25/20�5 TracyTapleyandJoshuaMorgan0�/25/20�5 JessicaJohnstonandCharlieGoodwin0�/0�/.20�5 JillissaPerryandDakotaLeeman0�/22/20�5 ChelseaMacArthurandCoreyPelletier0�/29/20�5 AlexisGareauandConorMacDonald09/05/20�5 AmandaRoggioandLawrenceHesseltine09/2�/20�5 MaryCasasandSamuelRichardson

DeathsDate of Death Name Place of Death Age0�/22/20�5 RogerAllenLaRouche Madison 5�0�/2�/20�5 StevenLinwoodCondonSr. Augusta ��02/0�/20�5 WayneCMiller Rockport ��03/29/20�5 EmmaLouiseCole Rockport 9�0�/2�/20�5 AnnetteMarieHutchinson Rockland 5�05/09/20�5 RichardLWescott Washington �305/��/20�5 DavidStuartTurner Lewiston ��05/3�/20�5 ClydeEarlMillay TogusUSVA �90�/2�/20�5 LeslieMerleLuce Washington ��0�/29/20�5 PearleCMerrill Rockport �50�/2�/20�5 RonaldIrvinCreamerSr. Washington ��0�/0�/20�5 JoyceElizabethNemeth Washington �30�/29/20�5 GeorgeEverettDavisJr. TogusUSVA ��09/03/20�5 AlmaEvelynJones Augusta 9509/29/20�5 DannieDDavis Augusta ��0/0�/20�5 DavidGeorgeBlakeSr. Washington �5�2/��/20�5 PatriciaAnneCoffey Rockport ��2/3�/20�5 DebraArleneLinscott Rockport 55

Respectfullysubmitted,ANNDEAN,TownClerk


2015 Assessors’ Report The20�5countytaxis $��3,99�.��The20�5countytaxis3.3�%higherthan20��’sof: $��,3�0.00The20�5municipalappropriationis $�2�,��.��The20�5municipalappropriationis ��.�5%higherthan20��’sof: $��,��.00The20�5schoolappropriationis $�,350,��3.5�The20�5schoolappropriationis 3.�3%higherthan20��’sof: $�,302,��2.35The20�5totalappropriationis $2,3��,02�.��The20�5totalappropriationis �.2�%higherthan20��’sof: $2,20�,9�9.99The20�5homesteadreimbursementis $3�,��.50The20�5homesteadamountis�.33%higherthan20��’sof: $3�,35�.50The20�5taxcommitmentis $�,9�5,25�.�5The20�5taxcommitmentis��.�0%higherthan20��’sof: $�,��,��5.�9The20�5needwasreducedbyrevenuesharing, excisetax,etc.by $32�,500.00The20�5reductionis-0.3�%lowerthan20��’sof: $322,500.00

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:Therewere�95homeownersgrantedhomestead exemptions in 20�5, a decrease of �� from 20��.To qualifyfor this exemption, you must be a legal resident of Maine, must haveowned homestead property in Maine for at least �2 months and declareyourhomesteadasyourpermanentresidence.Thereisnopenaltyinvolvedif your exemption status changes. If you have not taken advantage ofthisprogramandthinkyouqualify,pleasecontact the townofficeforanapplicationbeforeApril�st(providedtheStatedoesnotreduce,modifyoreliminatetheprogram).

HIGHLIGHTS: Thenaturalgaspipelineaddedover$�.�milliontotheTown’svalueandcontributedover$��,000intaxes.

Personalpropertyvaluedmorethan$3.�millionandshouldgeneratemorethan$5�,000intaxrevenuebuttheState’sBusinessEquipmentTaxExemption(BETE)programallowsanexemptionthatrequirestheStatetopaythetaxes;whichtheydoatareducedrateof50%;andresultsinalossofrevenueofmorethan$2�,000.SeeBETEinformationandqualificationsatMaineRevenueServiceswebsite.

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Schoolspendingaccountedfor5�centsofeachtaxdollar.�centswenttocounty taxand the remaining35centswent tomanage the restof theTown’saffairsfortheyear.

TAXMAPS: In 20�2 theTown purchased a computer program thatallows electronic processing of mapping and we are currently beginningtheworkofbuildingthefiles.Theendresultismuchbettermapsthathaveinformationabouttaxparcelsaswellasroads,9��info,resourceprotectionandaboutanythingelsethatcanbedigitized.Thisinformationisavailableon the Town’s website if you have Google Earth installed. We are notcompletelyuptodate,asitisaworkinprogress.

WEBSITE: Tree growth, farmland and open space exemptions forlandmaybeofinterestaswellasexemptionsforveterans.InformationandapplicationsfortheseprogramsandmorecanbefoundfromlinksontheTown’swebsite:http://washington.maine.gov/

Thechartaboveshowsappropriationtrendsfortheperiod2009to20�5.ThecategoryforStateRevenueSharingshowsasteadydeclineduringthesameperiod.

BoardofAssessors:WESLEYDANIELDUANEVIGUEBERKLEYLINSCOTTSTANLEYMILLAY, Assessors’Agent

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Tax Collector’s Report for 2015Valuation, Assessment, and Collectionsfor the year ended December 31, 2015

VALUATION: RealEstate �32,3��,00�.00PersonalProperty 922,��.00 �33,23�,��.00ASSESSMENT: ValuationxRate(�33,23�,��.00x.0��90) �,9�5,25�.�5Supplementals �,�30.03TotalAssessment �,9��,��.��COLLECTIONSANDCREDITS: CashCollections �,�9�,302.5�Abatements 309.2�Prepayments 5,��.53TaxAcquired 5,22�.59TotalCollectionsandCredits �,�0�,02�.9020�5TaxesReceivable-December3�,20�5 2�9,�59.5�

COMPUTATIONOFASSESSMENTTaxCommitment �,9�5,25�.�5Surplus �0�,��.��ExciseTaxes-AutoandBoat 220,000.00StateRevenueSharing �0,000.00HomesteadReimbursement 3�,��.50TreeGrowthReimbursement 2,�00.00MiningPermitsandInspections �,000.00BuildingPermits-Town �,200.00Interest 2,000.00VeteransReimbursement �,�00.00BETE 2�,�29.35InterestonOverdueTaxes ��,000.00Miscellaneous �3,000.00 2,�5�,��5.0�REQUIREMENTS: Municipal ��,0��.9�MSAD�0 �,350,��3.5�CountyTax ��3,99�.�� 2,39�,203.�2Overlay ��,��.��

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20��Ankers,JenniferL. 332.�0Bassett,Gerald&Bernadette�30.00Belcher,CoreyA. �2�.55Belcher,RonaldA. 332.�0Bickford,Michael �,05�.0�Bickford,Michael ��0.20Bognar,Lorraine,Heirs 305.��Bowley,W.A.,Heirs ��.25Bowman,Alice �,3��.95Bowman,Alice ��2.00Bowman,JosephP. 3�0.��Bowman,JosephP. 250.�3Bowman,JosephP. �32.30Bradstreet,David 2,��9.50Clifford,Michelle/Stephen �,292.�3Condon,ShannonP. �5�.�0Cooley,KarenA. �,9�3.��Dawson,Gordon,Heirs 52�.3�Dawson,Gordon,Heirs 92�.92Dawson,Gordon,Heirs �2�.�3Degreenia,Penny �3.50Ellis,David 3�2.2�Esancy,LeviJ. ��2.9�Esancy,LeviJ. 33.�2Esancy,NancyL. �33.35Foster,Donald,Sr. �92.��Foster,ScottI.&Kimberly�,20�.��Foster,ScottI.&Kimberly 5��.�2Fournier,RebeccaJ. &DonaldE. 2,�3�.��French,RichardE. �,��5.��Harrington,DanielR. &KaitlynE. ��3.3�Izzard,JasonW. �03.59Jelenfy,JeffreyC.Karen �,��.50Jones,FrankE.,Sr.&Joyce�,329.��Jones,StevenW. �9�.03Jones,StevenW. 29�.30Kelley,Janice 3�0.��Knowlton,William,II �,0��.�9Lemay,Deborah �,�9�.09Linscott,DarciA. 333.��Mank,TimothyA. 3�5.9�Mattingly,ElizabethF.,Heirs929.�0

Tax Liens – December 31, 2015Merrill,Jaynee �,0�2.3�Miller,Barry ��.��Miller,JaredL. �,255.0�Moore,Ryan 392.�5Moores,Harold �,�9�.3�Pierpont,ClintonE. ��.��Pierpont,Willard 95.�5Pierpont,Willard �,22�.3�Pierpont,Willard 20�.�0Pierpont,Willard ��0.3�Rhinehart,Elizabeth �9�.��Rideout,John&Tammy �,�25.52Rideout,John&Tammy �52.02Scribner,Margaret �0�.�5Shenett,Theresa&David ��.�2Soe,S.,Trust 2,0�2.2�Soe,S.,Trust 332.9�Spahr,DavidL. �,3�3.3�Spahr,DavidL. 3��.�0Spahr,KennethL.,Heirs �39.5�Spahr,KennethL.,Heirs 9�.�0Spahr,KennethL.,Heirs ��.03Spahr,KennethL.,Heirs �3.��Sukeforth,LarryG. &Wanda 3,�95.��Talberg,Robert �00.��Thibodeau,Leo&Patty �,9�5.32Wadsworth,MalcolmM. �,�22.��Ware,RichardC. �,09�.3�Werner,JosephA. 33�.�5 5�,2��.�320�3Ankers,JenniferL. 32�.�2Moores,Harold 20�.32 529.0�20�2Ankers,JenniferL. 30�.�3 5�,��5.20

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Taxes Receivable – December 31, 2015RealEstate Ankers,JenniferL. 3��.5�Barbour,JohnE. 2,��5.�3Barker,Ernest&Nancy ��.0�Barnes,BarbaraK.&PaulC.��.�5Bassett,BernadetteM.,Heirs�,0�9.��Batlis,DeaneR.,Jr. &RachelM. 3��.5�Belanger,Albert&Lois 2,3��.��Belanger,JohnnieN. �,��.3�Belanger,Linda �,�25.��Blanger,Mark �9�.2�Belanger,Paul &PeggySue �,505.90Belcher,Brenda ��.�2Belcher,CoreyA. 9��.��Belcher,James&Lillian �32.�5Belcher,NormanC. &PamelaJ. 53�.�2Belcher,RonaldA. 3��.5�Berry,BrigitteA. �,��0.�2Berry,BrigitteA. �0.�5Beverly,PhillipC. &DonnaV. 5�5.�3Bickford,Michael �,��3.32Bickford,Michael 9��.��Birk,Robert&Janice �,��.32Blauvelt,Mark ��0.3�Bocko,DeborahA. 2,53�.�3Bognar,Lorraine,Heirs 33�.�9Bourgeois,CynthiaL. �2�.�2Bourrie,Guy&Sandra �,0�2.�5Bowley,W.A.,Heirs 2�0.��Bowman,Alice �,525.2�Bowman,Alice ��.�0

Bowman,DonaldC. &RuthJ. 2,��2.��Bowman,DonaldC. &RuthJ. 2��.��Bowman,JosephP. 3�2.33Bowman,JosephP. 2��.�0Bowman,JosephP. ��.02Brace,RebeccaW. &Russell �,��2.93Bradstreet,David 2,339.30Bragg,Lois ��.90Breen,Carolyn �,��2.�5Bremilst,RobertL.,Sr.,Heirs33�.�9Brown,LauriceA.,Heirs ��.39Bryant,ForestO. �22.��Burns,Reginald,Jr. &KristiJ. �,922.��Caddie-Larcenia,HelenG. 2�5.��Caddie-Larcenia,HelenG.�,2��.��Caddie-Larcenia,HelenG. 32.93Calderwood,ClintonJ. 2�.�3Calderwood,ClintonJ. 3�.2�Calderwood,ClintonJ. 3�.2�Carco,CynthiaY. �0�.��Carney,BarbaraA. 3�0.9�Carr,CaseyL.&LindseyL.2,525.0�Carter,DavidA. 2,52�.��Casas,JesseD.&SherryL.�,�0�.92Casas,JosiahM. &TamaraL. 2,��2.�3Castle,Laura&Andrew �29.05Chavanne,DanielP. &CarrieA. ��.5�Clifford,Michelle&Stephen�,�2�.90Condon,ShannonP. �2�.��

Tax Acquired Property – December 31, 2015

20�5 20�� 20�3 TOTALRealEstate JuliaClement �,��.�� ,5�9.59 �33.52 3,330.2�ChrisA.&DeborahB.Huntley �,29�.03 �,��5.�� ,�5�.0� 3,�30.20AnitaMichelson �,0�2.�3 9��.�� 2,0��.09ClayburnF.&SusanR.Thayer �,��0.9� �,0�0.00 �,053.�� 3,30�.�0 5,22�.59 �,�3�.�� 2,3�5.3� �2,309.3�

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Connor,BethF. �,��.�3Connors,ErnestW. &Elizabeth �,29�.5�Cooley,Alan&Ramona �,22�.35Cooley,Scott 5��.23Cramer,EdwardH. &BeverlyA.,LLC ��.��Curits,MatthewJ. 2,�03.�3Davis,JessicaD. &MichaelS. �,��.��Dawson,Gordon,Heirs 5�3.�0Dawson,Gordon,Heirs �,023.05Dawson,Gordon,Heirs ��3.0�Day,PixieA.,Heirs �52.��DeGreenia,Penny ��.90Dube,TimothyA. �,�99.09DuFresne,Kevin &Roberta �,0��.20Dugmore,EdithA.,EtAls �5�.��Ellis,David 39�.��Esancy,Kevin&Nancy 29.�0Esancy,LeviJ. ��.�0Esancy,LeviJ. 3�.�0Esancy,NancyL. ��.29Feldeisen,DonaldW. &JeanA. �,293.�3Foran,Michael&Maryann ��.20Foster,Scott �,02�.0�Foster,ScottI.&Kimberly�,333.�3Foster,ScottI.&Kimberly �52.��Foster,WalterJ.&SusanF.�,20�.52Fournier,RebeccaJ. &DonaldE. 2,35�.23French,RichardE. �,2��.2�Fry,JanisL.&MarkS. ��.��Frye,JamesP. �,0��.�5Gardner,DavidP. �22.25Gareau,RichardP. &Geraldine&AlexisD.2,�3�.��Grant,Miles&Faye 3��.�5Grinnell,JeffreyE. &StephanieL. �,522.��Hall,GeorgeC. &Sons,Inc. 2,3�0.9�Hall,GeorgeC. &Sons,Inc. 2,095.3�

Hall,GeorgeC.&Sons,Inc.�32.��Hall,GeorgeC.&Sons,Inc.5��.55Hall,GeorgeC.&Sons,Inc.�59.�3Hall,GeorgeC.&Sons,Inc.202.��Hall,GeorgeC.&Sons,Inc. 9�.�5Hall,GeorgeC. &Sons,Inc. �,��.09Hall,GeorgeC.&Sons,Inc. ��.��Hall,GeorgeC. &Sons,Inc. �,��.9�Hanson,RobertA. &EthelM. �0�.��Hanson,RobertA. &EthelM. �,2�0.�3Harriman,Gary&Susan �,52�.30Harriman,Gerald&Susan �.�5Harrington,DanielR. &KaitlynE. 900.��Harrington,DavidO.,Sr. &AnnetteR. �,395.�2Hart,Keith 232.��Haslett,MaynardS. 3�2.��Hedberg,Eric ��3.��Hill,RaymondS. &StephanieJ. 9�2.3�Holzman,MatthewA. 53�.��Horovitz,DanielA. &CherylM. �,�35.50Howard,Sonja �2�.95Izzard,JasonW. 3��.5�Jackson,William ��.�3Jackson,AllenL. &CathannaL. �39.�9Jackson,Timothy �,293.��Jackson,Timothy 2,�95.�3Jackson,TimothyS. &LaurieJ. �,�0�.2�Jacksons’CornerStore 3,0��.�9Jacksons’CornerStore �09.0�Jelenfy,JeffreyC.Karen �,�2�.�0Jenkins,AnneW. �,52�.�5Jenkins,JamesD. &AnneW. �02.29Johnson,LSE,LLC �,3�2.�2Jones,CasieR. ��3.�9Jones,FrankE.,Jr. ��9.02

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Jones,FrankE.,Jr. &KathleenH. 5��.�0Jones,FrankE.,Sr.&Joyce�,5�9.5�Jones,StevenW. 2�0.��Jones,StevenW. 32�.�2Julian,MarkD.&Margaret�,��3.03Julian,MarkD.&Margaret ��.00Julian,MarkD.&Margaret2,��9.9�Julian,MarkD.&Margaret 50.3�Julian,MarkD.&Margaret �00.3�Julian,MarkD.&Margaret ��.90Julian,MarkD.&Margaret ��.90Kaler,Carla-Jo 2,2��.2�Kearney,JamesW. �,52�.��Kelley,Janice 3�2.33Kelly,SandraM. &SharonM. ��5.92Kennard,MichelleJ. �,2�0.��Kilbreth,CarolA.&JohnF.�,��2.�2Knight,AbrahamA. 523.��Knight,Frances,EtAls ��0.5�Knowlton,William,II �,�9�.�9Kunesh,KarenA. 2,��.5�Lee,JessicaG. ��3.35Lee,RobertH.,Heirs 235.�2Lee,RobertH.,Heirs �.�5Lee,Sarah �5.��Leigh,Angel ��5.�0Leigh,ElmerE.,Jr. ��.��Lemay,Deborah �,320.�3Lewis,LeonardC. &CarlaL. 2,��.20Lewis,MichelleJ. ��.3�Linscott,DarciA. 3��.��Linscott,DebraA. �,��.3�Linscott,HerbertG. 5��.05Linscott,Lloyd 5�.��Linscott,Lloyd 3�.��Linscott,ShannaL. 2,35�.2�Little,JeffreyG. 20�.��Mank,PhilipW.,Jr. &NancyS. 3�9.�2Mank,TimothyA. ��.9�Mank,TimothyA. ��3.0�Mank,TimothyA. �,3�9.35Manley,J.Patrick �,0��.9�

Marks,Robert �,3�2.��Marriners,Inc. 32�.�0Martucci,DavidB. &JanetL. �5�.��Massey,F.Lane 5�3.0�Massey,FranklinL. �,32�.�0Mattingly,ElizabethF., Heirs �,025.�5McClure,Jacob �,�5�.3�Medeika,PatriciaE. �,539.52Medeika,PatriciaE. �,��.02Melgard&Menz,LLC 903.2�Melgard,Peter&Mildred �,2�0.2�Merrified, Mary 2.43 Merrill,Jaynee �,��.33Millar,Cynthia 9��.5�Miller,Barry ��2.�9Miller,Estelle 2,32�.0�Miller,Estelle 2��.59Miller,JaredL. �,3�5.�9Miller,WayneA. �93.95Mole,Ronald �99.5�Mole,Ronald 2,09�.�3Moore,RonaldI. &DonnaL. �,��3.2�Moore,Ryan �33.59Moores,Harold �,��3.��Morgan,JoelW. 9�9.�9Moscato,DanielP.&CherylA. �.��Needham,Ann �,529.05Orrick,WilliamP.,Jr. �,3��.��Packard,PriscillaB. �,035.0�Packard,PriscillaB. �,3�9.��Peabody,Barry �9.��Peabody,Barry ��9.30Peabody,Barry �2.92Peabody,BonnieMay 9��.3�Percy,Ellis �,320.�9Percy,Lynn ��2.29Pierpont,ClintonE. ��.�5Pierpont,Willard �05.�9Pierpont,Willard �,355.��Pierpont,Willard 225.93Pierpont,Willard �50.�9Pierpont,Willard 3�.��Pierpont,Willard 3��.9�

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Pierpont,Willard 5��.�3Porter,MarkW. �,2��.3�Reddish,RobertT. &ElizabethM. �59.�5Reese,Robert �2�.�2Reese,Robert 2��.��Reese,Robert 3�9.��Reese,Robert 59�.�3Reese,Robert ��2.2�Reese,Robert 320.��Reese,Robert ��.2�Reese,Robert �0.��Reese,Robert ��.2�Reese,Robert 3�.2�Reese,Robert �,0��.��Reese,Robert 2,��0.03Reese,Robert ��.09Reese,Robert �5.5�Rhinehart,Elizabeth 99�.��Rhodes,StevenE. &Elizabeth �,02�.2�Rhodes,WilliamA. &CarolM. �,0��.3�Ribar,DorothyE. �5�.��Rideout,John&Tammy �,922.2�Rideout,John&Tammy ��.�9Riley,LeanneDibenedetti �,��.33Robinson,ThomasL. &Monika �5�.��Rubenstein,Russell 52�.��Russo,Steven �9�.��Sanborn,Philip �,�35.9�Sanborn,Philip 9.�9Sanborn,Steven 393.03Schmitt,Dorothea �2�.��Schnur,Rebecca 2,25�.��Scribner,Margaret ��.��Seavey,KeithA.&HazelL.�03.39Shaggy,Michael&Mary �,�2�.�9Shaggy,ThomasW. �00.��Shannon,Linda ��.9�Shantz,RhondaWellman �,�9�.��Shenett,Theresa&David ��2.0�Simmons,ValerieA. ��.2�Simonton,RichardS. &JoannP. �20.�9

Sinclair,AltonF.,III �,��9.2�SiteworkStone& Gravel,LLC 2,��2.�5Skinner,Godon&Mary �,2�2.��Skinner,Godon&Mary �9�.��Snyder,KurtD. 5��.29Soe,S.,Trust 2,25�.0�Soe,S.,Trust 3��.5�Sorrontino,Michael 2,259.��Spahr,DavidL. �,�23.92Spahr,DavidL. �29.�2Spahr,KennethL.,Heirs ��5.��Spahr,KennethL.,Heirs �0�.32Spahr,KennethL.,Heirs 50�.��Spahr,KennethL.,Heirs ��.53Sukeforth,LarryG. &Wanda 3,52�.��Talberg,Robert �93.5�Taylor,PeterW. &CarolineV. �,9��.�3Taylor,Timothy&Dara �00.00Thibodeau,Leo&Patty 2,�9�.2�Thompson,AndrewL. ��.�3Thompson,GaryL. �,3�2.20Till,JamesC.,EtAls �,2�0.2�Turffs,JosephP. 59.�0Turffs,L.Kim �,2�2.5�Turffs,L.Kim 3��.5�USA,RuralHousing Service,FHA �,53�.�5Valle,ForresterB. �,�23.�5Vickerman,Elizabeth 3��.��Vigue,Anthony&Linda �,30�.9�Vigue,Christopher �,9�3.��Vogel,DonaldE. &DorothyM. �,�9�.2�Wadsworth,MalcolmM. �,2�3.52Ware,RichardC. �,20�.��Wellman,RonaldO. 2,9�0.�3Werner,JosephA. 3��.0�Whelan,RichardH. �2�.��Whelan,RichardH. 33�.�9White,CynthiaA. �,0�5.5�Williams,JamesM. &AnnieT. �,22�.02Wilson,WilliamD. �00.00


ABATEMENTSRealEstate20�5TownofWashington- KimTurffs 9.�9RonaldJackson 299.52 309.2�20��Kenneth&NancyMills�25.25TownofWashington- KimTurffs �.�� 3�.03 ��3.2�

Prior Years Taxes Receivable — December 31, 2015RealEstate20��LynnPercy 25�.��

PersonalProperty20��Jones,FrankE.,Jr. ��.50

20�3Jones,FrankE.,Jr. ��.00

20�2Pierpont,Willard �25.50

20��Pierpont,Willard �25.50Vigue,Timothy 25.�0 �50.�020�0Pierpont,Willard �23.00Vigue,Timothy 2�.�0 ��.�02009Peaslee,TeriW. 2�.50Pierpont,Willard �3�.50 ��5.00200�Pierpont,Willard �3�.50 �59.�0

Abatements and Supplementals – December 31, 2015SUPPLEMENTALS

RealEstate20�5AnitaMichelson &WalterStinson �,0�2.�3MountOlivetLodge BuildingCorp 35�.�0 �,�30.03

Wirtz,Linda �,2�2.33Yoder,MichaelJ. &KathyL. 902.3� 2�9,53�.�2

PersonalProperty Jacksons’CornerStore ��.�0Jones,FrankE.,Jr. ��.50NorthernLeasingSystems,Inc.5.9� �25.�� 2�9,�59.5�

2� ANNUALREPORT

Registrar of Voters ReportIn addition to our annual March town meeting election, there were

three special town meetings, two RSU �0 elections and a Novemberreferendumheldin20�5.AtMarchTownMeeting,BerkleyLinscottedgedout incumbentDonGrinnellby20votes fora3-year selectmanpositionandCherylCichowskifilledthevacantschoolboardseatwith52write-invotes.

InApril,aspecialtownmeetingwasheldtovoteonwhethertoenactaCommercialSolarEnergyMoratoriumOrdinanceandaftermuchdiscussionitpassedbyavoteof��infavorand29opposed.AugustbroughtaspecialtownmeetingwhereitwasvotedtoacceptthenamePatrickMountainLanetobeadded to theofficial9��mapandalso toaccept thenewlyrevisedbylawsoftheWashingtonScholarshipCommittee.Anarticlewasincludedto ask the town to appropriate $�3,��0.9� to cover the Tri-County andUnionAmbulanceassessmentsthatwereleftofftheMarchtownmeetingwarrant.Thearticlepassedunanimously.Thefinalspecialtownmeetingof20�5washeldtoaskvoterstoappropriate$�,5�0.�2tocoveranoverdraftintheUtilitiesandMaintenancelineandforauthorizationtosellthe�990plowtruck.Botharticlespassedunanimously.

Overtwoseparateschoolbudgetreferendums,Washington’sshareofover$�.3millionoftheRSU�0budgetwasapprovedbylessthan�0%ofthetown’svoters.

Finally,wearepleasedtohaveDeniseHyltonbackonboardasdeputyregistrartohelpoutinwhatisshapinguptobequiteaninterestingelectionyear.

Respectfullysubmitted,ANNDEANRegistrarofVoters

George spends every election greeting Washington voters.

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Washington Planning BoardThe Washington Planning Board met � times last year. The board

electedthesameslateofofficersasin20�5.

Theboardconsideredthefollowing:• Application for a CellTower on Liberty.The planning board met

several times to review the application. The first was a pre-applicationmeeting,thesecondwastoreceivetheapplicationandtodeterminethattheapplicationwascomplete,thethirdwasthepublichearinganddeliberationofthefindingoffactorder,thefourthwasareviewofthedraftfindingoffactorderandthefifthwasthefinalapprovaloftheapprovaldocuments.

• An application was received for a gravel extraction operation onMitchellHillRd.Firsttheboardheldapre-applicationmeeting,secondtheboardheldameetingtodeterminetheapplicationtobecompleteandthirdwasameetingforthepublichearingwhichwasnotheldduetoapplicantwantingtochangethesizeoftheextractionareawhichwouldrequireanamendedapplication.

The board usually meets the secondTuesday of each month, unlessthereisnobusinesstotransact.TheboardappreciatestheworkourCodeEnforcement Officer, Bob Temple, does in explaining the ordinances toapplicants,andassistingtheboardinitswork

Respectfullysubmitted.Chairman,MITCHGARNETTSecretary/Treasurer JIMBOWERSMembers: HANKAHO DAVEWILLIAMS DAVESTUDERAlternates: JESSECASAS STEVEOCEAN

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Washington Budget Committee FellowCitizensofWashington:

At the 20�5 annual town meeting Washington’s citizens electedmemberstotheBudgetCommittee.ElectedwereHankAho,WendyCarr,Jesse Casas, Donald Grinnell, David Martucci, Kathy Ocean, DorothySainio,andalternatesDavidWilliamsandJimKearney.

In January 20��, budget packages containing the proposed20�� municipal budget, a line by line breakdown of expenses, and arecommendationoneachitemwereprovidedtocommitteemembers.YourcommitteemetwithSelectmenWesleyDaniel,DuaneVigue,andBerkleyLinscottandTownClerk/TaxCollector/TreasurerAnnDeantoreviewthebudgetonJanuary��,February�andFebruary��,20��.HankAhoservedas Chair for the meeting first two meetings and, in his absence, DavidMartucciservedasChairforthelastmeeting.

Areviewofthe20�5budgetshowedthatexpendituresweregenerallyinlinewithestimatedappropriations;infact,actualexpenditureswerelessthan recommended.TheBudgetCommittee reviewed theproposed20��budgetitembyitem.Townofficialsexplainedhowanticipatedcostsweredevelopedandansweredbudgetrelatedquestions.Thisyear’srecommendedbudgetisincreasedfromlastyear’srecommendedbudgetbyapproximately$90,000.Budgetitemsofinterestinclude:

Annual Assessment: Will increase $�3,�59 over last year becausetheKnoxCountyTaxandCommunicationsfees,Tri-CountySolidWasteManagementfeeandUnionAmbulancefeesareallupbyatotalof�%.

General Government Operations: Will increase just $�,�00 thisyear.

Salaries and Payroll Expenses:Willincrease$�3,0�5thisyear;about$�,500ofwhichisduetohealthinsurancecostsandtheremainderisduetosalaryincreasesandassociatedFICATax.

Roads and Snow Removal: Town roads deteriorate over time androutinemaintenanceisnecessary.Thetownhas20.�milesofpavedroads.Re-paving is costly and lasts for approximately ten years.The proposedbudgetisactuallydownsignificantlyfromlastyear,areductionof$2�,5��,primarilybecausetheLocalRoadAssistanceProgram(LRAP)hasincreasedfundsforthisyear,up$2�,239overlastyear.


General Assistance:Yourcommitteereducedthebudgetedamountby$500becauselastyearwereceived$��.3�moreinreimbursementsthanwebudgeted.

Public Safety: This line is up $2,�0� this year due to increases inGeneralSupportandEquipment.

Boards and Committees:Your committee reduced spending in thislineby$�00.

Miscellaneous Accounts: Overall appropriations in this line werereducedby$�9,�3�overlastyear.Lastyearwebudgeted$20,000forrepairtoRescue�,whichwasaone-timeappropriation.

Total Appropriations:The20��proposedbudgetisdownby$2�,�92overall,adropof3.2%.

Anticipated Revenues:Thisyearanticipatedrevenuesusedtooffsettaxes are up by $3�,900, including expected increases in State RevenueSharingandalargerUnexpendedFundBalance.That’sa9.�%increaseinfundsthatdirectlyreducetaxes.

Budget Committee putting their heads together on 2016 budget

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Bottom Line: The Total Municipal Tax Commitment, includingCounty,AmbulanceandTCSWOassessments,minusAnticipatedRevenuesis$5�0,��5,downfrom$�2�,9��lastyear,areductionof�.�%.

Budget Committee Action: The final budget amount consideredby thebudgetcommitteeat theFebruary��thmeetingwas$��,523; thebudgetcommitteevotedtoacceptthisamountandrecommendadoptionatTownMeeting.

Summary:Theamounttoberaisedthroughpropertytaxesis:TotalRecommendedBudgetAmount: $��,523LessAnticipatedRevenuetoReducePropertyTaxes: 39�,�00Subtotal: $350,�23Assessments (KnoxCounty,Ambulance,Tri-County-Solid-Waste): 230,��2TotaltoBeRaisedfromPropertyTaxes: $5�0,��5In closing: The budget committee wishes to acknowledge our town

officialsandemployeesfortheireffortstocontrolcostsandtheirdedication.TheTownisfortunatetohavesuchpeopleworkingonitsbehalf.

Finally, thanks toMaryAnderson for takingnotesofourcommitteemeeting.

RespectfullysubmittedonbehalfoftheBudgetCommittee,HANKAHO,ChairpersonWENDYCARRJESSECASASDONALDGRINNELLDAVIDMARTUCCIKATHYOCEANDOROTHYSAINIOJAMESKEARNEY,AlternateDAVIDWILLIAMS,Alternate

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Code Enforcement OfficerTotheCitizensandOfficialsoftheTownofWashington

ThePermitsissuedfor20��areasfollows:• Cabins 2 • PoleBarn �• GarageAddition 2 • CellTower �• Pavilion � • Yurt �• Homeaddition/decks 5 • MobileHome �• ModularHome � • Tentsite �• StickbuiltHouse � • Garage 2

Ithasbeenmypleasureworkingwiththeselectmen,planningboard,appealsboardandWashingtontownofficestaff.

RespectfullysubmittedBOBTEMPLECodeEnforcementOfficer

Code Enforcement Officer’s Plumbing Report

TotheCitizensandOfficialsoftheTownofWashington

ThePlumbingPermitsissuedfor20��areasfollows: • SubsurfaceWastewaterPermits � • InternalPlumbingPermits �

Ithasbeenmypleasureworkingwiththeselectmen,planningboard,appealsboardandWashingtontownofficestaff.

Respectfullysubmitted,BOBTEMPLEPlumbingInspector

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Washington Fire DepartmentPO Box 244, Washington, ME 04574 ~ Established 1950

FireStation–��5-22�5TomJohnston,Chief-��5-25�� PhilMeunier,DeputyChief-��5-2�99

Emergency:Dial9��

TotheCitizensoftheTownofWashington:TheWashingtonFireDepartmentrespondedtothefollowingcallsin

20�5:Fires:

BuildingFires: �asmutualaidgiven.ChimneyFires: 3inTown, 2asmutualaidgiven.OilBurnermalfunction �Forest/WoodsFire �mutualaidgivenOutsideRubbishFire 3SpecialOutsideFire(powerlinepole) �

EMS/Rescue:Ambulanceliftassist 2VehicleAccidentswithInjuries: �

HazardousConditions:Vehicleaccident,generalcleanup 5Vehicleaccident,gasleaking �Vehicleaccident,fuelleaking 2

ServiceCall:FDBreathingairsupport �mutualaidgivenWaterorsteamleak �Smokeinvestigation,odorremoval 2StandbyatStation 2

GoodIntent:Dispatchedandcancelledinroute �asmutualaidgivenSmokeDetectormalfunction �

RespondedtoTotalCalls 52Thetotalnumberofcallsthisyearwasatouraveragelevel,withahigh

numberofmutualaidrequestsandmalfunctioningsmokedetectors.TherewerenoBuilding fires inTownagain thisyear, and just a fewChimneyfires.(THANKS!Toall forbeing‘firesafe’).Calls thatwere‘CancelledInRoute’wereforAutomaticMutualAidtooursurroundingtowns,which

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werecontrolledbytherequestingtownpriortoourarrival.Wealsoutilizedmutualaidforsupportwhenwewereshorthandedonacall.

There were no auto accidents requiring extrication this year, buttherewereseveralwithfuelleaks,oneofwhichrequiredimmediateDEPresponse.

We have received our ISO rating and have achieved a rating of�. Improving our ISO rating should lower the cost of fire insurance foreveryonewithin5roadmilesofthefirestation.Ifyouaremorethan5milesfromtheWashingtonFireStation,butarewithin5milesofanotherFD,youmayberatedonthatdepartmentsISOrating.Wedohavea‘fivemile’roadmaptohelpyoudetermineyourlocationforinsurance.Ihaveheardfromindividualsthathavesavedupto�0%onthefireinsuranceportionoftheirhomeowner’sinsurance,andfromothersthatdidnotsaveanything.Yourinsurancecompanyprobablywon’tautomaticallyloweryourpremium,soyoushouldgivethemacall.

Wehavedeveloped specifications for a pumper to replaceEngine�(now3�yearsold).Itisestimatedthatpurchasethisyearwillcostaround$325,000.WehaveappliedforaFEMAAssistancetoFirefighterGrantfor$225,000.Thereareseveral rounds to thisgrantprogramwith the initialevaluationthemostcritical.WeshouldknowbyTownMeetingifwepasstheinitialevaluation.Ifwedo,thenwemaynotknowaboutfundinguntilSeptember.

WehavealsoappliedforaFEMAAFGSpecialGranttofundanewThermal Imaging Camera. Our existingTIC is over �0 years old and istechnicallyobsolete.

Wecontinuetohavesmokealarmsavailable,andwillinstallthematNOCHARGEforWashingtonresidents.Ifyourexistingsmokedetectorsaremorethat�0yearsold,theyshouldbereplaced.

Active member numbers fluctuate up and down. The number offirefightersavailabletorespondduringaweekdayislimited,andwecouldalwaysusemoremenandwomenwhohaveaninterestinthePublicService.MembersmeetattheFireStationMondayevenings,withregulartrainingon the fourthMondayof themonth. Ifyouseeusout training, stopandwatchifyouwant!

I am always willing to answer questions, and provide fire safetyinformation.Ifyoudon’treachme,pleaseleaveamessage,eitherathomeoratthestation.

The Fire Department members wish to thank all the citizens ofWashingtonfortheircontinuedsupport.

Respectfullysubmitted,TOMJOHNSTON,FireChief

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Emergency Management AgencyMembersoftheBoardofSelectmen,CitizensoftheTownofWashington:

ItismypleasuretosubmittheannualreportontheactivitiesofyourEmergencyManagementAgencyprogram.

Activitiesfor20��included:• Reviewed the Washington EmergencyAction Plan: This includes

planning for natural and man made disasters. General planning gives aguidetorespondersifadisasteroccurs.

• LearnedusesoftheCountyEMA-suppliedtablet.Thistoolallowselectronic damage reporting with photographs and LAT / LON of eachphotographedarea

• Participation in the EMPG program: This is a federal emergencymanagementprogramthatprovidesmatchingfundingforlocalemergencyplanning.Thisyearwecontinuedtoupgradethemeetingroomforuseasanemergencymanagementcenter,addingacomputertohelpmonitorsearchteams,andofficechairsfortheradiodesk.Localmatchwasprovidedbyvolunteerresponsehours,andlocalemergencyresponsetraining.

• ConductedatabletopexerciseandadrillwithHillandGullyRidersSnowmobile club. The drill included simulated search and rescue of aninjuredperson.

• WorkingwiththeSelectmeninassessingstormdamageanddamagereportsforinclusioninrequestsforpossibleFEMAaid.

TheEMAprogramisself-sustainingthroughtheEMPGprogram,withreimbursementofalmost$�000fromtheState.

Onbehalfof theEMAprogram,Iwouldliketothankthemunicipalofficialsandtheirstaff,thecountystafffortheirsupportandassistance,andallinWashingtonwhosupportthiseffort.

Respectfullysubmitted,THOMASJOHNSTON,DirectorWashington,EMA


Public Works ReportThestartof20�5broughtinsnowstormsonerightaftertheother,with

continuoushoursonweekendsplowingandsanding.Withallthesnowthathadtobeclearedwewereluckytohavefewbreakdowns.

OurbigprojectthisyearwaspavingVannerRoadandreplacingthebigculvertwhereVannerBrookcrosses.Westartedwithsomebrushcuttingandcontinuedwithditchingandreplacingdrivewayculverts.Tokeepthesoilfromwashingaway,theditchedportionswereseeded.Theculvertcameinunder theoriginal estimateusingourowngravel,donebyFarleyandSonswhichtookabouttwoweekstocomplete.

InlatespringwehiredPidaxtocrushtailings,mixwithsandandbank.Thisproduced5000yardsofsurfacegraveltouseonourdirtroadsforanyroadimprovementprojects.

WealsodidditchingonCalderwood,Firs,Mountain,AlbertJones,andBillLuceRoadsaswellasreplacingdrivewaycrossculvertsasneeded.

September30broughtheavyrainwhichwashedoutmanyroads.Someroadswereclosedforafewdays.Ittookabouttwoandahalfweekstogeteverythingbackinorder.

FromOctober�5throughtheendoftheyearwintersandwasputupandmoved to stockpile.Wechippedbrush anddidmoreditching.Twosmallsnowstormskeptusbusyplowingandsanding.

AnewWesternStarplowtruckwasdeliveredinDecemberjustintimeforthesnow.Ithasaplowwingandstainlessslideinsanderaboutsevenyards.Theframewassprayedwithfluidfilmtoprotectbrakelines,airlinesandothercomponentsfromsaltanddirt.Thiswasdonebefore the truckwentoutontheroadtohelpensurethisequipmentlastforalongtime.

Withyour supportwewill continue tokeep the town roads safe fortravel.Thankyou.

2016 Western Star Plow truck arrived just in time to scare winter away.

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Washington Lakes Watershed Association

During 20�5, Washington Lakes Watershed Association took a bigstepbyinitiatingitsownwaterqualitytestingregimen.Thisaccomplishestwoimportantgoals–first,byincreasingthefrequencyoftestingsothatchangeswillbetrackedandresultsavailableinamuchmoretimelywayand,second,byreducingthecostsofhiringprofessionalstogatherwatersamplesandanalyzethem.WLWAvolunteerssampledvariouslocationsinbothCrystalLakeandWashingtonPondthroughoutsummerof20�5.Theirreport is available at the townofficeor fromus.Plans include the sameschedulefor20��.

Harvesting water samples requires training which assures that theproceduresaredonecorrectlyandconsistentlysotheresultscanbetrusted.ResultsoftestsaresenttotheMaineVolunteerLakeMonitoringProgram,whichisaprimarysourceoflakedatainthestate.MVLMPisoneofthenation’smostsuccessfulcitizenscienceendeavors.Our lakesassociationproudlymaintainsamembershipinMVLMP,aswellasMaineLakesSocietyandMedomakValleyLandTrust,organizations thatprovideavarietyofimportant resources to our small group. MVLMP provides trainings forlakewatersamplecollectionwhichthelakesassociationwillsponsorforinterestedvolunteers.ContactWLWAatwlwassn@gmail.com.

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WLWAvolunteersspentmanyhoursclearinganeglectedwalkingtrailin theareabehindPrescottMemorialSchoolmaking it ready forusebystudentsandfacultyattheschoolaswellasbythosewhowantaneasywalkinthevicinityofMedomakBrook.TheWashingtonRecreationCommittee,alongwithWLWA,hopestoexpandtheuseofthislovelylittlepath.

The featuredpresenter atWLWA’s annualmeeting last summerwasFisheries Biologist Scott Davis of Maine’s Inland Fisheries andWildlifeDepartmentwhodescribedsomeofthefindingshehasmadeovertheyears.Davis explained thatdue to limitedmanpowerand the sizeofRegionB(oursectionofthestate)hevisitsWashingtononlyeveryseveralyears.Hesaysit’shelpfulthatwatertestsarerunregularlytowatchforanyunusualchanges.Whilespeakingofstockingfishinthelake,Davissaid,“IF&Wstocking programs are contingent upon some fish making it to the nextseasonashold-overs.”

In20�5,�00springyearlingbrooktrout(~�2”)werestockedand�00brown trout fall yearlings (~��”) will be stocked, along with 250 brooktrout (~��”).About twenty-five��-20”brood stock fishwereput in lastyear.Basedonamulti-yearholdoverpatternobserved,heexpectsthatthe20��stockingpatternwillbethesame.Togiveusanidea,Davissaidthatstockingbrookiescostsabout$�perfishpaidthroughfishinglicensefees.

Davismentionedthattherearenotmanysmelt–agoodforagesourceforsalmonids–inWashingtonPond,consequently,salmonidsmayendupforaging more on snails and mussels. If snails and mussels are found inthefish,it’sanindicationmoreforageisneeded.Daviswouldrecommendalewife introductions to increase the foragebase ifupstreampassage forthemcanbesecured.

SmallmouthbassaremorenumerousthanlargemouthinWashingtonPond.Thebasspopulationisclassifiedas“quality”andindividualsupto��yearsoldhavebeencaught(trophybassareusuallyatleast20yearsold)andagedbydissectionofheadbonerings(intheotolithbone).Davisnotedthattheolderthefishthemoretoxinsitcontains.HestatedthattherearenotmanybasstapewormsinWashingtonPondwhichissurprisingbecausethisparasiteisusuallycommoninMainelakes.Davisconcludedsayingthatourbiglakeisin“prettygoodshape”andweshouldcontinuetoexercisecare.

FourWashingtonPondpropertyowners–RogerandMaryCady,FrankandNancyBraun,PatriciaMedeika,andVictorandMarleneCohn–receivedLakeSmartAwardslastsummerforcareoftheirproperty.LakeSmartisavoluntary education and reward program for lakefront homeowners whomaintaintheirplacesinwaysthatprotectlakewaterqualityandpropertyvalues:controllingrunoff;maintainingasturdygroundcover;stabilizing

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theshorelinewithabufferareaofplantsandshrubs,andavoidinguseofchemicals.Manylakesidefamiliesarealreadydoingthis.Propertyownerscan apply for recognition of their places at www.mainelakessociety.org/lakesmart.

We thank local businesses Linscott’s, Washington Auto Parts, andWashingtonGeneralStorealongwithHill&GullySnowmobileClubfortheirhelpwithourannualIce-OutContestwhichclosedFebruary�3.Atthiswriting, ice-outhasn’tyetoccurred.Past ice-outdates include:�/�0/2009,�/��/20��,�/�/20�3,�/�5/20��,and0�/2�/�5.

Themissionofourassociationistoinformandeducateourcommunityaboutourtown’suniquewaterresourcesandengageresidentsandvisitorsinprotectingthem.

Everyone is cordially invited to inquire about membership inWashingtonLakesWatershedAssociationbycontactingusatwlwassn@gmail.comandattendingour20��AnnualMeetingonWednesdayJuly�3,20��atEveningStarGrangeHall.

Respectfullysubmitted,CHARLOTTEHENDERSON

Dave’s fish


Conservation CommitteeLastseason’sseverewintertookitstollonthepublicediblelandscape

projectandsixofthesevenpeachtreesplantedinthepreviousyearwerelost.However,thenativeediblesdidwellandthebeehouseswerebuzzingwithactivitythroughouttheseason.

Despite the loss, replacement costs were kept to zero through thedonationofnativetreeswhichwillhaveamuchbetterchanceforsurvival.SharonTurnerdonated twoAmericanPlum trees andDavidSpahrgrewandplantedthreeBeachPlums,anendangeredMainespecies.Davidalsotransplanted two wild serviceberry/shadbushes and replaced the Dahliaswithwildpeppermint.

Thepeachtreeswerenottheonlycasualtyfromthepreviouswinter.Plastic signage that identified the specieswasdestroyedby thecoldandsnow.Metalreplacementswerepurchasedinthefallandwillbeinstalledinthespring.

Wearehopefulthattheediblelandscapewillbetrulyselfpropelledthisyearandrequireonlymowingtomanage.Weinvitealltovisit,learnandmostofallforage.

RespectfullySubmitted,ANNDEANDAVIDSPAHRCHARLOTTEHENDERSON

Dave removing one of the casualties of the extreme winter of 2015

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Washington Recreation CommitteeThe Washington Recreation Committee promotes athletics for

Washington residents.Thisyear saw thecompletionof thepractice fieldontheeastsideoftheWashingtonFireDepartmentfirepondonBillingsRoad.Linscott’sdonatedafencethatwillbeerectedinthespringandtakendownafter the fall seasonofeachyear.Wewish to thank themfor theirgenerosity.

TheWashingtonRecreationCommitteecontinuestoprovidefinancialsupporttoBabeRuthandLittleLeagueteamsandmaintenanceoftheClydeSukeforthFieldatPrescottMemorialSchool.Thisyearweboughtadragharrowforfieldupkeep.LittleLeaguedonatedthechainlinkfencetoprailcovers.LittleLeagueremainsapopularsportwithmorethan50participantsfromWashington.ThisyeartheywentontotheAll-stars.

Wesponsoreda5K/FunRunasafundraiserforasecondequipmentbuildingfortheClydeSukeforthField.Theturnoutwasasmallbuthighlyenthusiasticgroup.

Thepresentequipmentbuildingwasbuiltmanyyearsagoandcontinuestoserveuswell.Butitdoublesasaconcessionstandaswell,necessitatingtheremovalofallequipmenteachgame.AsLittleLeagueissuchapopularsport and given the expense of equipment, we are in need of a buildingdedicated for equipmentonly.Wehavededicated funds for thisbuildingfrompreviousfieldmaintenancesavings.

TheWashingtonRecreationCommitteeisaskingfor$�,000thisyearsothatwemaycontinuetoprovidesupportforLittleLeague(includingtheport-a-toilet),BabeRuthandotherathleticendeavors.

Respectfullysubmitted,PEGHOBBS,Co-chairMembers:HelenCaddie-Larcenia,Co-chair;SueFrank,PegHobbs,co-chair;MikeMicklich,SteveOcean,advisory;TravisPerez,AngelaStevens

Merton Moore’s earthwork transformed the area to the right of the fire pond into a recreation field complete with parking.


Hill & Gully Riders Snowmobile Club

TotheResidentsofWashington:Ourclubpresentlyhasamembershipof��.WemeetattheWashington

Fire Department at �:00 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month. Ourannualactivitiesincludetrailmaintenance,snowpacking,trailgrooming,and working with our landowners.We also host our annual Snowfest &FishingDerbyonWashingtonPond.

We are honored to offer an annual scholarship to a graduatingWashingtonresidentfromMedomakValleyHighSchoolwhoiscontinuingontohighereducation.

Thisyearwe’vebeenconcentratingonbridgemaintenancewithtwoofourlargerbridgesgettingrebuilds.SadlyMotherNaturewasnotkindtousthisyearsoourtrailsdidn’tgetmuchusebutwehavetotakethegoodwiththebad.Ourtrailsareopentosnowshoers,cross-countryskiers,andhikers.

To the landowners who support our trails, we cannot thank youenough.Ourclubmembersaswellasallwhousethetrailsappreciateyourgenerosity.

Wearealwayslookingformemberswhoarereadyandwillingtohelpmaintainour��milesoftrails.

Sincerely,MATTHEWKOPISHKEPresident,Hill&GullyRiders

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Gibbs Library ReportHighlightsof20�5:

Personnel:TheGibbsLibraryhired its firstpaidemployee thisyear.LibraryManagerKateNicholshasbeenmanaging thevolunteers, officetasks anddailyworkingsof the librarywith enthusiastic guidance and asmilesinceMay.

Technology:ThankstogenerousdonationsbytheHibbertJr.andSr.funds the Gibbs Library was able to update our computer technology inOctoberbypurchasing�newcarrelswithcomputersforthepatronsand2newcomputersforthestaffandvolunteerstoutilizeandenjoy.

LiteracyandMusicPrograms:TheChildren’sCommitteecontinuestoattract theyoungandyoungofheart toGibbswith their seriesofMusicTogether,Children’sChickadeeBookAwardsandYouthBookDiscussionGroup,aswellasannualfavoritessuchasTrunkorTreatandtheGingerbreadfestival.SpecialeventsincludedanauthorvisitbyLynnPlourde,BikesforBooks sponsoredby theMt.OlivetLodgeofMasonsandSweetSeasonCafé, and Bess the Book Bus with a surprise author visit from CynthiaLord.

Fundraising:BethConnorcontinuedtoleadtheannualGiantGarageandBookSaleheldinJuneforanothersuccessfulyearoffundraising.TheFirstAnnualWashington CommunityAuction also took place inAugustwith something for everyone and a great night of community fun. Theresidents of Washington, patrons, friends and neighbors have been verygeneroustowardstheGibbsLibraryagainthisyear.

Thank you to all the veteran and new volunteers who have steppedforwardtomakethisyearasuccess.WecontinuetoneedyoursupporttomaketheGibbsLibrarythebestitcanbein20��.

Respectfullysubmitted,AMYMICKLICH

January��,20��


The Washington Historical Society Thishasbeenanotherbusyyearwithmanyaccomplishmentsmadeby

themembersoftheWashingtonHistoricalSociety(WHS).Improvements at Razorville

Hall, our museum located in thetown’soriginaltownhouse,hasbeenour major project.We accomplishedhaving the roof re-shingled andadding a handicap assessable ramp.Theroofingprojectwasfundedwithdonations, fundraising projects, andthetown’sfinancialsupportapprovedlastyearattownmeeting.Weappliedfor and received a Knox CountyMaineCommunityFoundationgranttopayforthematerialsandlaborfortherampconstructionwithmembersdoingthegroundwork.Thisworkwascompletedthroughoutthesummer.

OursecondopenhousewasheldSeptember5,20�5.WewerepleasedtohavemanyWashingtonresidentsandneighboringcommunitymembersvisitandwereceivedmanycomplimentsonourmuseum.Ourcollectionhadgrownfromthepreviousyearandcontinuestoconstantlygrowsopleaseplantovisitandrevisitthemuseumyearly.Ourplansaretohaveitopenmorethissummerasnomajorrenovationprojectsarescheduledlikelastsummer.WewillhaveourthirdopenhouseonSeptember�0,20��.WHSoffersmorethanjustaccesstoviewingWashingtonartifactsinthemuseum.WealsoofferantiqueappraisalswithLarryTrumanforasmalldonation,apiecontestwithpiecesforsaleafterjudging,andWHSmerchandiseforpurchase.

WHS published our second Washington Historical Calendar withCheryl McKeary’s help on the layout and design. The calendar-featuredpicturesofolderhomes in townthatarestillbeing lived in today.Usingpicturesavailabletous,wetriedtofeaturehomesfromallareasoftownandgivesomeinformationaboutthefamiliesthatlivedinthem.Therearealimitednumberofcalendarsleftforsale.A20��calendarisbeingplannedfeaturingthehistoryofourschools.WatchforitinSeptember.

TheWashingtonCommunityAuctionwascoordinatedbytheWHSandbecame a major fundraiser for ��Washington community organizations.

Handicap accessible ramp at Razorville Hall

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Eachorganizationinvolvedhadupto�0itemsintheliveauctionandalsotheopportunitytohaveatablewithsilentauctionitems.TomJohnstonwastheauctioneer.Therewerealotofgreatitemsauctionedoffanditwasafuneveningoverall.PlansaresetforasecondauctionthissummeronSaturday,July30.

TheWHSplansprogramsthroughouttheyear.Wewelcomeyourideasandsupportbybecomingmembers.OurofficersareWendyCarr,president;

Charlotte Henderson, vice president; HazelKopishke,secretary;LindaLuce,treasurer;andElizabethGrinnell, archivist.Boardmembersare Ron Luce, Michele Jones, and NormanCasas. Sandra Grinnell maintains our website at www.washingtonhistorical.org. Pleasecheck it out for information on our past andupcomingevents.Wemeet the thirdTuesdayofeachmonthusuallyattheMasonicHallat�PM. In thewarmermonthswemeet at themuseum.Membership isonly$5.Please joinusandhelppreserveWashington’spast.

HAzELKOPISHKESecretary,WHS

Displays at Razorville Hall


Washington Community Scholarship Committee

Ourcommitteehadquiteabusyyearin20�5.Thefirstitemtomentionwasthepassingofourtirelessmember,AlmaJones.Almawasamemberofthiscommitteefromitsinceptioninthe�9�0sandtheresultsofhereffortsoftensurpassedtheothermembers.Whetherweneededphonecallsmade,baking or selling of raffle tickets, you knew you could always count onAlma’sstrongsupport.

After some discrepancies regarding our By-Laws and several TownMeetings,weendedupwithaworkingsetofBy-Lawswhichwerevotedonandapproved.

Weparticipatedinthe“townauction”thissummerinsteadofsellingraffleticketsasinpreviousyears.Itwasaprofitableexperienceandwealsohadagoodresponsefromthelocalbusinessestoouryearlylettercampaignwhich put us ahead of last year’s funds to distribute to our deservinggraduatesthiscomingyear.Again,thankyoutothegenerosityofourlocalbusinesses.

Wealsooversee the JimmyE.BillingMemorialAwardand theoneawardthisyearwasgiventoBailyMcCaffery.Thisyearwewereabletogivefour$500scholarshipstodeservingWashingtongraduatesaswell.

Wemadesomerevisionstoourapplicationthisyearaswell,tohelpstudentsandthecommitteeintheapplicationprocess.ApplicationswillbeintheguidanceofficeatMedomakValleyHighSchoolandcontactwillalsobemadetotheneighboringprivateschoolstohelpWashingtonseniorsgetthecurrentapplication.HomeschoolerscancontacttheTownOfficeortheScholarshipCommitteedirectly.

Ourgoalistohelpgraduatinghighschoolseniorstogoontopursuecontinuing their education to help them reach their dreams. We hope tocontinuethesescholarshipawardsformanyyearstocome.

BesureandcheckoutourwebsiteonFacebook!!!!

JUDYGOOD MINDYGOULD MILDREDMELGARD JANBIRK PRISCILLAPACKARD

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Charity:WaldoCountyGeneralHospital,Belfast,MEPeriod:June�,20��toMay3�,20�5OpeningBalance: $0.00Distributions: $��,9��.53

Allocations:Town Recipients AmountAppleton 3 �,��9.30Liberty 35 32,��5.�3Montville �0 9,��9.�0Palermo 5 �,�2�.9�Searsmont 2� �5,920.9�Washington 0 0.00Total 74 $67,764.53CemeteryCare �50.00

TotalAllocated: $��,9��.53ClosingBalance: $0.00

Trust Under Deed of Madge H. WalkerTheTrustUnderDeedofMadgeH.Walkerprovidesforeitherfreeor

reducedratemedicalcareatWaldoCountyGeneralHospitalinBelfastandMaineGeneralMedicalCenterinWatervilleforresidentsofthetownshipsof Appleton, Liberty, Montville, Palermo, Searsmont and Washington.Scholarship aid is also provided to residents of the above townshipsattendingtheUniversityofMaine.

Enclosedare reports fromWaldoCountyHospital, theUniversityofMaine and MaineGeneral Medical Center outlining payments made tothese institutions from the trust for the fiscal year ended May 3�, 20�5.Eachreportitemizesthenumberofresidentsservedineachofthespecifiedtowns.

Bestregards,ANNEB.HENNESSY,CAPVicePresident,SeniorPhilanthropicRelationshipManagerBankofAmerica,N.A.


Charity:MaineGeneralMedicalCenter,Waterville,MEPeriod:June�,20��toMay3�,20�5OpeningBalance: $��,5��.��Distributions: $��,9��.53Total: $�09,��2.30

Allocations:Town Recipients AmountAppleton 0 0.00Liberty 0 0.00Montville 0 0.00Palermo 0 0.00Searsmont 0 0.00Washington � 3��.00Total 1 $364.00

TotalAllocated: $3��.00ClosingBalance: $�09,��.30

Charity:UniversityofMaine,Orono,MEPeriod:June�,20��toMay3�,20�5OpeningBalance: $�3,�9�.�2Distributions: $�32,�55.35Total: $20�,�53.��

Allocations:Town Recipients AmountAppleton � ��,000.00Liberty 9 2�,�00.00Montville �� 35,200.00Palermo �� 3�,000.00Searsmont � 29,000.00Washington 9 29,500.00Total 52 $173,100.00

TotalAllocated: $��3,�00.00ClosingBalance: $33,�53.��

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BroadreachBroadreach is a localnon-profitorganization.Weexist tohelp local

people,livingandworkinginthe�0+townsofWaldoandKnoxCounties.We depend on local support, on the help of local volunteers and thegenerousdonationsoflocaltowns,citizensandbusinesses.BroadreachhasbeenmakingapositivedifferenceinthelivesofWashingtonchildrenandfamiliesforover33years,helpingchildren, teens,adultsandfamilies todeveloptheskillstheyneedtoleadhealthyandproductivelives.

Wearewritingtorequest$�50infundingfromtheTownofWashingtontosupportthecriticalarrayofprogramsandservicesBroadreachprovidestotownresidents.Thisyear,over�,000localresidentsturnedtoBroadreachFamily&CommunityServices for servicesandsupport.For thirty-threeyears,Broadreachhasbeenhelpingthemostvulnerableanddisadvantagedchildren, youth and adults of Waldo and Knox Counties. Broadreachcontinues tobe locallycontrolled, familycenteredandcommunitybasedwhiledeliveringcriticaleducational,healthandsocialservicestothousandsof local residents. Town allocations to Washington stay in the Town ofWashingtonforresidents.

BroadreachdependsonfundingsupportfromthetownsofWaldoandKnox Counties. Support from theTown ofWashington is critical to ourcontinuedabilitytodeliverservicesinyourcommunity.Pleasenote��.�%ofourannualbudgetisusedfordirectservices,and�2.�%ofourannualbudgetisusedforadministrativecosts.

Sincerely,KATEQUINNFINLAYExecutiveDirector

Broadreach provided $2�,000 in comprehensive services to 5 residents ofWashingtonin20�5:

• casemanagementservicesandhomevisitsfor523children,youthandadultswithbehavioralormentalhealth challenges in twocounties.Four (�)residentsofWashingtonbenefittedfromthisservicewithavalueofservicesof$20,000.

• richearlylearningexperiencesforover300preschoolersinKnoxandWaldocountyclassrooms.Onepreschoolchildwasenrolled inBroadreach’sEarlyChildhoodEducationProgramforaservicevalueof$�,000.Broadreachalsoaensuresprovisionof:

• youthafterschoolandsummerprogrammingforKnoxcountymiddleandhighschoolstudentsthroughourYouthlinksProgram

• assistance,suchasparentingclassesandchildabuseandneglectandsubstanceabuseprevention,tohelpWaldoandKnoxCountyresidentsachievetheirdreamsofreachingtheirpotentialfortheirfamiliesandthemselves.


Coastal Trans Inc.Town Funding Request FY 2016

Town/City: Washington

Amount of Request: $750.00* (*basedonpopulation)

Agency missionToprovidenon-emergencytransportationforlow-income,disabled,elderly,and the general population residents of Knox, Lincoln and SagadahocCounties,aswellasthetownsofBrunswickandHarpswell.Services ProvidedDuringthefiscalyear,whichendedonSeptember3�,20�5,CoastalTransprovided20�,��2passengermiles to�9�people inour servicearea.Weprovide service to almost every town in our region at least one day perweek. TotalAnnualMilesServedforTown of Washington in 2015: 364 TotalIndividualsServedforTown of Washington in 2015: 11Use of Requested FundsFundsreceivedfromtownsareusedtoprovidelocalmatchforfederalfundstopurchasenewvehiclesandothercapitalequipment.FundsarealsousedtosubsidizefaresforclientswhoarenoteligibleforMaineCareorotherassistance.Other Funding SourcesCoastalTransprovidedtransportationforMaineCareclientsinourservicearea,whichwearereimbursedwithfederalfunds.Wealsohaveacontractwith the Department of Human Services to provide transportation forclients of the Bureau of Child and Family Services, and other income-eligiblepassengers.Wereceiveadditional federalandstate fundingfromthe Department of Transportation to provide rural transportation in ourregionandthebalanceofourfundscomefromtownsupport,UnitedWay,somesmallprivatecontracts,passengerfares,andourannualappeal.

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Midcoast Maine Community ActionIwouldliketotaketheopportunitytosharewithyoutheprogramming

andservicesMidcoastMaineCommunityAction(MMCA)hasprovidedtotheTownofWashingtonresidents.BetweenOctober�,20��-September30,20�5,servicesvaluedat$��,392.00wereaccessedby25 individualsand2familiesofWashington.DetailonservicesprovidedtoWashingtonresidentsfollows.

MMCAoffersservicestoresidentsofSagadahoc,Lincoln,andnorthernCumberlandcounties.Inaddition,theWomen,Infants,andChildren(WIC)programisalsoprovidedtoresidentsofWaldoandKnoxCounties.

Local support is instrumental in helping to fund our programs andservices including WIC; Head Start Pre-school and Early Head Start;Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA); emergency fuel, utility, rent,andsecuritydepositassistancethroughourHousingCounselingprogram;affordablehousing;andself-sufficiencycasemanagementservicesthroughour Family Development program. Our programs are designed to assistlow-incomeandat-risk individuals toobtainself-sufficiency.There isnochargeforMMCA’sservices.

WehopeyoufindthisinformationvaluableinassessingtheneedsoftheresidentsofWashington.WeappreciatethemanywaysyourcommunitysupportsMMCAandlookforwardtoworkingwithallofyouinthecomingyear.

Sincerely,JESSICAA.TYSENExecutiveDirector

Town of Washington ReportProgram Individuals Families Value of ServicesNavigator-ACAMarketplaceAssistance 0 � $299.00VolunteerIncomeTaxAssistance(VITA) 0 � $��.00WICBreastfeeding,Nutrition& NutritiousFoodVouchers 25 0 $��,��5.00Town of Washington Totals 25 2 $18,392.00

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New Hope for WomenNewHopeforWomenprovidesservicesinSagadahoc,Lincoln,Knox,

and Waldo counties to individuals, their families, and friends who areaffectedbydomesticviolence,datingviolence,andstalking.Weprovidethousands of hours of service to over a thousand families in mid-coastMaine.Whileweknowthatmanyofthetownsweservearestrugglingwithfinances,weneedyourhelptocontinueourwork.Weareaskingfor$�500,whichisthesameamountrequestedforthepastseveralyears.

HerearesomeoftheservicesNewHopeforWomenprovidestoyourtown:

• Aspartofourcrisis interventionservices,wemaintaina2�-hourhotline that operates 3�5 days a year. Members of our staff or trainedvolunteers answer this crisis line. In addition, we have emergency safehomesthroughoutthemid-coast.

• Our staff attorneyandcourt advocatesassist individualswhoareseekinglegalremedies.

• Asindividualsworktowardendingtheviolenceintheirlives,theymayattendsupportandeducationgroupsinanyofthefourcounties.

• Sixunitsoftransitionalhousingareavailableforfamiliesforuptotwoyears.Thetransitionalhousingprogramincludespersonalizedsupportandassistancewithplanninglong-termgoals.

• We provide community education programs to businesses andagencies so that the community can join us in offering a consistent andhelpfulresponsetotheneedsofindividualslivingwithviolence.

• Our violence prevention programs in area schools are equippingyoungpeoplewiththeinformationtheyneedtomakehealthychoicesaboutrelationships.

• WeadministeracertifiedBattererInterventionProgram,TimeforChange.This��-weekeducationalprogramhasgroupsforadultmenandforwomenwhouseviolence.Itassiststheparticipantsinbeingaccountablefortheiractionsandchangingtheirbehaviors.

Asyouknow,thereisnotypicalincomelevel,race,familyorigin,orgeographicalresidenceforanabuserortheabused.Domesticviolenceknowsno boundaries. That is why the contributions made by the communitiesNewHopeservesinWaldo,Knox,Lincoln,andSagadahoccountiesaresoimportanttous.

Thankyouforthemanyyearsofsupportforourprograms.Ihopeyou

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willcontinuetojoinwithusintheimportantworkofadvocacy,support,andviolenceprevention. Cordially, KATHLEENMORGAN ExecutiveDirector

Our Mission Statement NewHopeforWomenofferssupporttopeopleinSagadahoc,Lincoln,KnoxandWaldocountiesaffectedbydomesticviolence,datingviolence,andstalking,andprovideseducationalresourcestoassistourcommunitiesincreatingasaferandhealthierfuture.

A Short Description of Our ProgramsIndividual Advocacyiscrisisinterventioncounselingthroughour2�-hourhotline, office visits, court advocacy, information and referral services. It includesanon-stafflawyer.Community Response provides education and prevention programs toschoolsandothercommunityinstitutionsandorganizationsthathavecontactwithindividualsaffectedbydomesticanddatingviolence.Time for Change is a 48-week certified batterer intervention program.The Transitional Housing Program provides long-term housing andpersonalizedsupportforfamilieswhoarehomelessasaresultofdomesticviolence.Support Groups are held in the four counties New Hope serves, incommunityschoolsandjails.Emergency Shelterisshort-term,temporaryshelterofferedinprivatehomesbycommunitymembers.

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PenquisTo:CitizensofWashington:

Penquis provides social and other support services to low-incomeindividuals and families throughout Knox, Penobscot and Piscataquiscounties in order to alleviate and eliminate the causes and conditions ofpoverty.

FortheyearendingMay3�,20�5,thefollowingserviceswereprovidedtoresidents:

SERVICE NUMBER SERVED VALUE*AboveGroundStorageTank �Household $2,�00 Replaces above ground home heating oil storage tanks in poor condition.ChildandAdultCareFoodProgram �Provider $�,�59 Reimburses child care providers for nutritious meals and snacksEmergencyCrisisInterventionProgram �Households $�,392 Provides home heating assistance to income-eligible households that are in an emergency or energy crisis.GoodNeighborHeatingAssistance �Household $2�0 Provides 100 gallons of heating fuel to households whose income is 250% of the federal poverty level or less.HomeBuyerEducation 3Clients $��0 A 12-hour certified hoMEworks training course to help individuals make prudent home purchase decisions.Low-IncomeDirectInstall 2Households $�,200 Installs ductless heat pumps and replaces electric water heaters with heat pump water heaters.Low-IncomeHomeEnergyAssistanceProgram ��Households $2�,33� Assists income-eligible households with home heating costs.SeniorVolunteerPrograms ��2VolunteerHours $3,533 Provides volunteers age 55+ with service opportunities to assist children and communities.Small/MicroBusinessDevelopmentServices �Client $225 Provides training and technical assistance to help individuals start or expand their own businesses.Small/MicroBusinessLoans �Client $2�,000 Provides loans from $500 up to $50,000 to help businesses start, expand or meet financial needs.TemporaryEmergencyFoodAssistanceProgram 5�2Cases(offood) $0 Provides USDA commodity food to food pantries.TotalValue: $��,��

*Valueincludesleveragedfunds


Spectrum GenerationsFormorethan�0years,SpectrumGenerationshasprovidedprograms

and services to the Town of Washington’s older (�0+) adults and theirfamilies.Ourgoal is tohelpolderadults liveindependently,healthy,andwithdignityasaresidentoftheirchosencommunity.Whilewerecognizethisasatimethatmanyorganizationsarestrugglingagainstbudgetcuts,including municipalities, we urge you to financially support SpectrumGenerationstothefullestextentpossiblesothatwemaycontinuetoprovidecriticalservicestothemostvulnerablemembersofWashington.

Services provided to the Town of Washington• Thispastyear,SpectrumGenerationsprovidedservicesto�2unduplicated

Washingtonresidents.• Spectrum Generations prepared and delivered 2,03� meals to

Washington’s home bound seniors through our Meals on Wheelsprogram(5�%increaseovertheyearbefore).

• OurAging and Disability ResourceSpecialistsprovided�2�hoursofoutreachcounselingtoseniorsandtheirfamiliesontopicsrangingfromelderabusetoprescriptiondrugcoverage,andlong-termcare(a22�%increaseovertheyearbefore).

• We also provided help and support to � family caregiver who isstrugglingtobalanceworkandfamilywhilealsotendingfull-timetoanolderordisabledlovedone(a�00%increaseoverthepreviousyear).

• � Washington seniors attended health and wellness activities takingplaceatourCommunityCenter

• ��mealswereservedtoWashingtonresidentsthroughourcommunity diningprogram,whichuseslocalMaineproductswheneverpossible(a50%increaseoverthepreviousyear).

Request to Town of Washington: $920Estimated value of our services to Washington residents: $16,054.20

Older American Act and state funding allocated to your town: $9,709.20

Sincerely, DEBRASILVA DirectorofCommunityEngagement

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Tri County Solid Waste Management Organization

GreetingstoallTri-Countyresidents:

Forever a student of history, I regard this report to be reminiscentperhaps,insomesmallway,toFDR’s“FiresideChats”ofatimelongago:areviewofthepast,andaviewintoourlikelyfuture.Theyear20��marksthe2�thanniversaryoftheTri-CountySolidWastetransferstation.Overthis time, thepopulationof its sixmember townshas increased, and thefacilityhasdevelopedandexpandedits recyclinganddisposalcapabilityinresponsenotonlytotechnologicaladvancementsinwastedisposal,butalsotocustomerneed.Atthistimeweareactivelyexploringthepossibilityofestablishinganorganics (foodwastes) recyclingprogram,a first foraMainetransferstation.

This year also marks the time for renewing Tri-County’s InterlocalAgreement, the document which collectively unites Appleton, Liberty,Palermo, Somerville, Union and Washington, creating Tri-County SolidWasteManagementOrganization.Oflate,therehasbeenmuchdiscussion,inquiryanddebateregardingtheissuecommonlyknownas“thepost20��futureofmunicipalsolidwaste(msw)”

Thistopiccentersaroundthefactthatmunicipalagreements(effectingmanymunicipalitiesandorganizations,Tri-Countyincluded,acrossmuchofthestate)withPERC(PenobscotEnergyRenewal)expirein20��.(Weshipour trash to thePERCfacility inOrrington,where it it isprocessedinto a combustible fuel which is then burned, creating energy for thepurpose of generating electricity.) Over the past few months, membersofTri-County’s board and I have met with representatives of competingwastedisposal facilities (primarilyPERCandMRC/Fiberight), andhaveattendedmeetingswhereindependentassessmentsoftherelativemeritsandfeasibilityofavailableoptionshavebeendiscussedandevaluated.Thesemeetingshavebeenhostedbymunicipalitiesandtransferstationsallunitedby the common goal of seeking to make informed decisions regardingfuture waste disposal. We of Tri-County are committed to making our“post20��”decisionbasednotonlyonaffordability,butalsoonrecyclingflexibility(e.g.organicrecyclingasmentionedearlier)andenvironmentalstewardship.AllsixtownsofTri-Countywillberepresentedinthisdecision

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throughthepresenceoftheirrespectiveboardmembers.Longtermcontracts(�5years)withthesewastedisposalfacilitiesoffer

significant economic savings. For this reason, the Tri-County InterlocalAgreementrenewalarticleaspresentedtotownresidentsfortheirvoteinupcomingtownmeetingsmustspecifyasufficientlengthoftime(��years)toadequatelyspantheintervalbetweennowand20��aswellasafuturewastedisposalcontractinitsentirety.

Simply stated and with no apology, I believe in Tri-County SolidWasteManagement.LongbeforeIwaseveremployedbythem,Iservedfor seventeen years on Tri-County’s board. Over that time, I learned toadmireitsfiscalandenvironmentalresponsibility,andtorespectitsboardmembers who brought not only their respective opinions, but also theirvariedexperienceandpracticaljudgmenttothemeetingtable.IwouldurgeyouastownresidentstovoteinfavorofrenewingtheTri-CountyInterocalAgreement. Tri-County Solid Waste is in it for the long haul. No othermunicipalsolidwasteoptionoffersyouvotingrepresentationonaboarddecidingmattersrangingfrompolicytofinances.Likewise,nootheroptionprovidessuchcomprehensive,environmentallyresponsiblewastedisposaland recycling possibilities. We take pride in our transfer station facility,andcontinuallyseektoimprovetheserviceitprovidestheresidentsofitsmember towns. Only through our collective strength canwe continue tomakethishappen.Foryoursupportthroughoutthepastyears,andthatofthefuture,weextendoursinceregratitude.

Respectfully.DAVIDSTANLEYManager,Tri-CountySolidWaste

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United States SenateWashington, DC

DearFriendsofWashington:IthasbeenaprivilegetoservetheStateofMainesincebeingsworn

intotheU.S.Senate.Much of my time inWashington this past year has been devoted to

the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Select Committee onIntelligence. Protecting our homeland and the people of Maine fromterrorismandviolenceremainsoneofmytoppriorities.ThroughmyworkontheArmedServicesCommittee,Iwasabletosecureseveralprovisionsin the 20�� National DefenseAuthorizationAct that benefit Maine.Thelegislation authorizes the construction of an additional DDG-5�ArleighBurkeClassDestroyerthatcouldbebuiltatBathIronWorksandexpandsthe HUBzone program to stimulate economic growth at former militaryinstallationsliketheformerBrunswickNavalAirStation.

Returning control to teachers, school districts, and states has alsobeenaprimaryconcernofmine.IamencouragedthattheEveryStudentSucceedsActhasbecomelaw.IteliminatestheburdensomerequirementsoftheNoChildLeftBehindActandensuresaccesstoaqualityeducationforallstudents.AprovisionIhelpedauthorinthebillwillgivestatestheopportunity to pilot the use of their own proficiency-based assessmentsin lieuoffederally-mandatedstandardizedtests.Alsoincludedin thebillare several measures I secured to promote local input, fund educationtechnologyinitiatives,andexplorenewstrategiestoincreasestudentaccesstotheinternetoutsideofschool.

Communities across Maine have taken bold action to improve theirbroadbandconnectivity,andIhavebeenproudtofosterfederalsupportforthesetypesofprojects.MyamendmentstotheEveryStudentSucceedsActwill promote the type of work already occurring inWashington County,where studentswho lackbroadbandaccess are able to checkoutmobilehotspotsfromtheirlocallibraries.Additionally,abillIco-sponsored,theCommunityBroadbandAct,helpedpavethewayfortheFCCtoenactrulesprotectingtheabilityofmunicipalitiestoinvestinbetterbroadband.Iamexcited by Maine’s leadership on this important economic developmentissueandwillcontinuetosupportlocaleffortsinthisarea.

After extensive negotiations, the Senate passed a five-yeartransportationbillthatwillincreasehighwayandtransitfundinginMaine


and provide stability to improve our transportation infrastructure. ThelegislationcontainsprovisionsIco-sponsoredtocutredtapeandimprovepredictabilityandtimelinessbystreamliningthefederalpermittingprocessfor large infrastructure projects. Also incorporated in this bill are myprovisionstorelievefinancialregulationsonMaine’scommunitybanksandcreditunionsandtoreauthorizetheExport-ImportBank,acriticaltoolthatsupportscommunitiesandsmallbusinessesacrossthestate.

FollowingmyinquiriesintheEnergyandNaturalResourcesCommittee,theNationalParkServicehasannouncedtheywillbeginexploringstrategiestoallowparkvisitorstopurchaseelectronicpassesonlineandwillpilottheprogramatAcadiaNationalPark.Thesepasseswouldimproveaccesstoournation’smosttreasuredlandscapesandwouldgenerateresourcesforyearstocome.IremaindeeplyengagedinpreservingMaine’snaturalbeautyandstrengtheningouroutdoorrecreationeconomy.

ItiswithsolemnresponsibilitythatIhavefocusedmyenergyaddressingtheopioidepidemicinMaine.Thisworkincludesconveningroundtableswithawiderangeofhealthcareandlawenforcementprofessionalstocombataddiction; introducingaproposal tosafelydisposeofexcessprescriptiondrugs;co-sponsoringaSenate-passedbillthataddressesmothersstrugglingwithaddictionandthealarmingeffectithasonnewborns;co-sponsoringtheTREATAct,whichexpandstheabilityofmedicalspecialiststoprovidelife-saving medication-assisted therapies for patients battling heroin andprescription drug addiction; and calling on the Commander of the U.S.Southern Command to increase efforts to stop the flow of heroin at oursouthernborder.

IliketothinkofMaineasabigsmalltown-andinasmalltown,theleadersareaccessibleandeagertolisten.Inthatspirit,I’vemadeitaprioritytostayconnectedwithpeoplefromalloverMainewhoe-mail,write,andcallwithsuggestionsorquestions.IfIcaneverassist inyour interactionwithafederalagency,oryouhavethoughts,concerns,orpersonalinputonamatterthatiscurrentlybeforeCongress,Ihopeyouwillcontactme,letmeknowwhereyoustand,andengageinthiscriticalpartofdemocracy.Pleasecallmytoll-freelineat�-�00-�32-�599oroneofmyoffices:Augusta(20�)�22-�292,Presque Isle (20�)��-5�2�,Scarborough (20�)��3-�5��,orWashington,D.C.(202)22�-53��.Youcanalsowritemeonourwebsiteatwww.king.senate.gov/contact.

Asalways, Iamhonored to represent thepeopleofMaineand lookforwardtoworkingwithyouforthebettermentofourgreatstate.

Sincerely,ANGUSS.KING,JR.UnitedStatesSenator

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United States SenateWashington, DC

DearFriends:It is an honor to represent Maine in the United States Senate. I am

gratefulforthetrustthepeopleofourStatehaveplacedinmeandwelcomethisopportunitytosharesomekeyaccomplishmentsfrom20�5.

Growing theeconomybyencouraging jobcreationwasandremainsmytoppriority.Thetax-reliefbillsignedintolawatthecloseoflastyearcontains three key provisions I authored to help foster job creation andprovidesmallbusinesseswiththecertaintytheyneedtoinvest,grow,and,mostimportant,hirenewworkers.AnotherprovisionIauthoredthatbecamelawlastyeargivesaboosttobothMaine’seconomyandtrafficsafety.Thisprovisionpermanentlychangedthefederallawthatpreviouslyhadforcedthe heaviest trucks onto our country roads and downtown streets, ratherthanallowing them touseMaine’s federal Interstates. In addition, IwasgladtohelpsecureanothersignificantawardfortheUniversityofMaine’sdeepwateroffshorewindinitiative,whichhasthepotentialtoadvanceanemergingindustryandcreatethousandsofgoodjobsinourstate.

Maine’shistoriccontributionstoournation’sdefensemustcontinue.In 20�5, I secured funding toward a much-needed additional Navydestroyer,likelytobebuiltatBathIronWorks.ModernizationprojectsatthePortsmouthNavalShipyard that Ihave longadvocated forwerealsocompleted,aswereprojectsfortheMaineNationalGuard.

Iwasalsodeeplyinvolvedincraftingtheneweducationreformlawtobetterempowerstatesandcommunitiesinsettingeducationalpolicyfortheirstudents.ThelawalsoextendsaprogramIco-authoredthatprovidesadditionalassistancetoruralschools,whichhasgreatlybenefittedourstate.A$250taxdeductionIauthoredin2002forteacherswhospendtheirownmoneyonclassroomsupplieswasalsomadepermanentlastyear.

Asaresultofascientificevaluationofthenutritionalvalueofpotatoesrequired by a law that I wrote, the wholesome fresh potato finally wasincluded in the federal WIC nutrition program. I also worked on otherissues important to Maine’s farmers and growers, including research onwildblueberriesandpollinatingbees.

As Chairman of the Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, I havemade combating veterans’ homelessness a priority. This year’s housingfundinglawincludes$�0millionfor�,000newsupportivehousingvouchers


forhomelessveterans.Since thisprogrambegan in200�, thenumberofhomelessveteransnationwidehasdroppedbyonethird.Mainehasreceivednearly200voucherstosupporthomelessveterans.

Lastyear,IbecameChairmanoftheSenateAgingCommittee.Mytopthreepriorities for the committee are retirement security, investingmoreinbiomedical research, and fighting fraudand financial abuses targetingournation’sseniors.Iadvocatedforthe$2billionincreaseinfundingfortheNational InstitutesofHealth toadvanceresearchonsuchdiseasesasdiabetesandAlzheimer’s.TheSenatealsounanimouslypassedmybilltosupportfamilycaregivers.TheAgingCommittee’stoll-freehotline(�-�55-303-9��0)makesiteasierforseniorcitizenstoreportsuspectedfraudandreceiveassistanceandhasalreadyreceivedmorethan�,000calls.

AMainevaluethatalwaysguidesmeisourunsurpassedworkethic.As20�5ended,Icastmy�,0�2ndconsecutivevote,continuingmyrecordofnevermissingaroll-callvotesincemySenateservicebeganin�99�.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve Washington and Maine in theUnitedStatesSenate.IfeverIcanbeofassistancetoyou,pleasecontactmyConstituentServiceCenter inAugustaat (20�)�22-��orvisitmywebsiteatwww.collins.senate.gov.May20��beagoodyearforyou,yourfamily,yourcommunity,andourstate.

Sincerely,SUSANM.COLLINSUnitedStatesSenator

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U.S. House of RepresentativesDearFriend,

I hope this letter finds you and your family well. I appreciate theopportunitytogiveyouanupdateonmyworkinMaineandWashington.ItcontinuestobeagreathonortoservethepeopleofMaine’s�stDistrictinCongress.

Overthelastyear,Ihaveintroducedanumberofbillstoaddresstheproblemsmyconstituentsface.Oneofthemostconcerningissuesishunger.Nearly50millionAmericansdon’thavereliableaccesstoenoughfood.Atthesametime,�0percentofthefoodproducedinthecountrygoestowaste.ThatiswhyIintroducedtheFoodRecoveryAct,comprehensivelegislationtocutfoodwastewhileprovidingmorefoodtothepeoplewhoneedit.

The Safe andAffordable Drugs from CanadaAct takes on anotherserious concern forMaine families—thehigh cost of prescriptiondrugs.JustovertheborderinCanada,thesamemedicationsareavailableathalfthepriceonaverage.Mybillwouldliftabanthatprohibitsconsumersfromimporting thosemedications.Otherbills I introduced touchonanumberof issues, fromhelpingveterans securebenefits toprotectingourcoastaleconomies.Formoreinformationonallmylegislation,gotowww.pingree.house.gov.

My seat on the House Appropriations Committee—which has apowerful role in setting federal funding levels—has also put me in apositiontoinfluencepoliciesandprogramsthataffectMainers.Acoupleof examples from the last year includepushing tomakeLymedisease ahigherfederalpriorityandworkingtoprotectfundingforaprogramthathasextendedpre-schooltohundredsofMainechildren.

Butnotallmywork takesplaceat theCapitol.Hereathome, Ihadthechancetovisitmanycommunitiestohelpcelebratetheirvictoriesanddiscusstheirconcerns—criticalfeedbacktotaketoWashington.Andoverthelastyear,myhard-workingstaffhashelpedhundredsofconstituentsontheirissueswithfederalprogramsandagencies.

Ihopethelastyearhasbeenagoodoneforyouandyourfamily.Asweheadintoanotheryearofchallengesandopportunitiesforournation,Ipromisethatyourinterestswillcontinuetoguidemywork.Pleasecontactmyofficeifthere’severanythingIcandoforyou.

Bestwishes, CHELLIEPINGREE,MemberofCongress


Governor’s ReportDearCitizensofWashington:

Mainehasalongtraditionofcivilparticipationinbothstateandlocalgovernment,andIthankyouforbeinginformedandinvolvedcitizens.

MyvisionforMaineisprosperity,notpoverty.Forthisreason,oneofmytoppriorities is thereductionandeventualeliminationof the incometax.Somearepushingtoraisetheminimumwage,butIwantMainerstoearnamaximumwage.Reducingtheincometaxisthebiggestandmostimmediatepayraiseforallhard-workingMainers.

Notonlydoesanincometaxcutputmoremoneybackinyourpockets,butitwillalsoattractbusinessesthatcanoffergood-payingcareerstokeepouryoungpeoplehere inMaine. It shows thenation thatweareseriousaboutwantingpeopleandbusinessestocome–andstay–inMaine.

AnotherofmyprioritiesistolowerthecostofstudentdebtinMaine.Ifyoungpeoplearestrugglingwithtoomuchstudentdebt,theyareunabletoaffordhomesorvehicles.Wearenowofferingprogramstohelpthemlowertheirdebt,stayinMaine,begintheircareersandstartfamilies.

Toprovidegood-payingjobsforouryoungpeople,wemustalsoworkhard to reduceourenergycosts.Highenergycostsareamajor factor indrivingoutmanufacturers,mills andotherbusinesses thatneed low-costelectricity.Iamcommittedtoloweringthecostofenergy,notonlytoattractjobcreators,butalsotoallowMainepeopletoheatandpowertheirhomesaffordablyandeffectively.

Andfinally,wearemakingprogresstoaddressthedrugpandemicinourstate.ItismymostimportantdutytokeeptheMainepeoplesafe.Whileeducation,treatmentandpreventioneffortsareimportant,wemustgetthedealersoff the streets. I ampleased theLegislaturehas finallyagreed tofundmyproposalformoredrugagentstostemthesupplyofdeadlyopiatesflowingintoourcommunities,butourlawenforcementagenciesarestillunderstaffed.Wemustdomore.

ItisapleasureservingasyourGovernor.IfeverIcanbeofassistanceto you or if you have any questions or suggestions, I encourage you tocontactmyofficebycalling2��-353�orbyvisitingourwebsiteatwww.maine.gov/governor.

Sincerely,PAULR.LEPAGE,Governor

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State Senator’s ReportI hope20�� findsyou andyour familydoingwell. It is anhonor to

representyouandthiscommunityasyourStateSenator.ThesearechallengingtimesforsomanypeopleinMainewhichiswhyIampleasedtohavesomegoodnewsandinformationtohelpyouthroughsomeofthechallenges.

Thispastyear,theLegislaturemadesignificantprogressinprovidingdirecttaxrelieftoMainehomeowners.WeincreasedtheHomesteadPropertyTaxCreditforallMainersfrom$�0,000to$�5,000startinginAprilof20��;andtheexemptionwillincreaseagainto$20,000in20��.WealsopreventedMunicipalRevenueSharingcutswhileincreasingfundingofK-�2schoolsby$�0million.Askeyinfluencesonmunicipalrevenues,theyarecriticaltoavoidingpropertytaxspikes.

Additionally,we implementedmeaningful, fair changes to the state’sincome tax code, which will result in a $�35 million annual tax cut for5�9,000Mainefamilies.ThisLegislaturealsoeliminatedtheincometaxonpensionsforallmilitaryfamilies.

Iamproudoftheseaccomplishments.Ihopeyouareaswell.Movingforward,Iwillcontinuetofocusonmakingstategovernmenteffectiveinmeetingpeople’sneeds,withgoodoversightandaccountability,providingproperty tax relief and tax reform that works for every day Mainers, notjustthewealthy.Andensuringthatyourtaxdollarsareworkingtosupportgrowth of good paying jobs, fostering economic development, investingineducation,loweringhomeenergycosts,protectingourchildrenandournaturalresources,andbuildingbetterinfrastructure.

As the Legislature continues its work, please know that I appreciatehearingfromyouaboutyourconcerns,yourhopes,andyourideasforhowtomakeourcommunitiesandour statebetter. Inaddition to themonthlyconstituent office hours across the district to hear what you want to talkabout,andoccasionalopenpublicmeetings,IencourageyoutosignupformylegislativeemailupdatestokeepyouinformedaboutwhatishappeningintheLegislature.Thisperiodicemailallowsmetoshareinformationthatisusefulandinformativetoyouandourdistrict.Pleaseemailorcallmetosignup.

Iamheretolistentoyourlegislativeneedsandconcerns,andtoserveasaliaisonbetweenyouandstategovernment.Feelfreetocontactmeanytime.Iappreciateyourcontinuedsupportandlookforwardtoseeingyouaroundthedistrict.

Sincerely,CHRISJOHNSON,StateSenator


State Representative’s ReportDearFriendsandNeighbors,

It is an honor and pleasure to represent you in the �2�th MaineLegislature.Iwantedtotakethisopportunitytoinformyouaboutoureffortstoimproveyourlives.

First, the budget we enacted over the objections of the Governorincluded many items that will help working families and retirees. TheLegislature enacted a tax reform package that lowered income taxes,with�5%ofthebenefittargetingmiddleandlowerincomefamilies.Thehomesteadproperty taxcreditwasdoubled to$20,000,whichwill loweryourpropertytaxesbeginningin20��.Weincreasedaidtopublicschools,whichwillhelpstabilizethepropertytaxburdenandmakelifeeasierforourschoolsystems.Wealsoprotected thestaterevenuesharingprogramwhichhelpsourtownandcitiesloweryourpropertytaxes.Also,beginningin20��,weeliminatedthestateincometaxonmilitarypensions.DespitetheGovernor’svetoes,weenactedafairandbalancedbudgetthathelpsthevastmajorityofMainers.

In thesecondsessionof the�2�th,werecentlyenacted legislation toassist the Land for Maine’s Future program to move forward. We alsoenacted legislation that provides a balanced approach to the opiate drugcrisis,balancingtheneedsfortreatmentandenhancedlawenforcement.

IthasbeenmypriorityinAugustatoservemycommunitiesandinvolvemy constituents and students in the governmental affairs inAugusta. ItwasmypleasuretohostPastorKarenLilliPaxoftheWaldoboroUnitedMethodist Church and the Reverend Andrew Stinson of the SecondCongregationalofWarrentodeliverthedailyprayerfortheMaineHouseofRepresentatives.

In 20�5, the Maine Legislature once again honored Friendship’sShermanBairdastheelderstatesmanoftheMaineHouseofRepresentatives.ShermanpassedawayonJanuary�,20��.Hewillbegreatlymissed.

IwaspleasedtoonceagainhostmanygroupsofstudentsfromRSU�0toshareadaywithmeintheMaineLegislature.TheMedomakValleyHighSchoolChorussangabeautifulrenditionofthenationalanthemfortheHouseofRepresentatives.StudentsfromMedomakMiddleschool,theWatershedSchool,theCoastalChristianSchool,andmembersofMedomakValley’s National Honor Society all participated in the activities of the

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MaineLegislature.VinceVannahofWaldoboro,whoattendstheUniversityofMaineatFarmington,wonaLegislativeMemorialScholarshipforthesecondyearinarow!

As20��proceeds,Mainefacesanotherelectionyear.I’vedecidedtotakeabreakfromstatepoliticsandhavemadethedecisionnottorunforpoliticalofficethisyear.My2terms(�years)representingyouhavebeenextremelyrewarding.WhilethecurrentpoliticalenvironmentinAugustaandnationallyhasbecomedivisiveandtoxic,IamproudtosaymyLegislativedistricthasoperatedabovethefray,witheachandeveryoneofyoutreatingmewith theutmostrespectandkindness. Icouldn’taskformore.Whilewedon’talwaysagreeoneverything,I’mgratefultomyconstituents,whoallowedmetomakecourageousdecisionsinanefforttorestoreamorecivilenvironmentinAugusta.Thankyoufortheopportunitytoserveyou.

Sincerely,JEFFREYEVANGELOSStateRepresentative


Town Meeting ResultsWarrant For 2015 Annual Town Meeting

TO:JudsonButterman,Constable,TownofWashington.GREETINGS

InthenameoftheStateofMaine,youareherebyrequiredtonotifyandwarnthevotersof theTownofWashington,KnoxCounty,Maine,qualifiedby law tovoteintownaffairs,tomeetattheBryantRoomoftheGibbsLibrary,�0OldUnionRoad,Washington,onFriday,March2�,20�5,at�0:00a.m.,thenandtheretoactonArticle�andbysecretballotonArticle2,assetoutbelow,thepollinghoursthereforetobefrom�0:00a.m.until�:00p.m.;

AndtonotifyandwarnsaidvoterstomeetatthePrescottMemorialSchool,�00WaldoboroRoad,Washington,onSaturday,March2�,20�5,at�0:00a.m.,thenandtheretoactonArticles3through39assetoutbelow,towit:

Article�: Tochooseamoderatorbywrittenballottopresideatsaidmeeting. Town meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Town Clerk

who called for nominations for moderator. A motion was made and seconded to nominate James Bowers and a motion was made and seconded to nominate Andrew Thompson.

James Bowers received 25 votes and Andrew Thompson received 14 votes.

James Bowers was elected by ballot to the position of moderator for the meeting and the town clerk duly swore him into office. James Bowers appointed Judson Butterman and Thomas Ford as deputy moderators.

Article2: Toelectallnecessarytownofficersandschoolboardmembersasarerequiredtobeelected.

Linda Luce, Mildred Melgard and Judith Brann checked in voters and Walter Metcalf served as election warden.The polls were closed at 8 PM by moderator James Bowers. Ballot clerks Nancy Barker, Elizabeth Bettcher, Deborah Hill and Carol Sloane sorted and counted the ballots. Berkley and Nancy Linscott observed the count. The moderator adjourned the meeting to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Prescott School.The following is a list of votes cast: Total= 245 Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor: Berkley Linscott: 132

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Donald L. Grinnell: 112 Challenged: 1 RSU 40 School Board Director: Cheryl Cichowski received 52 write-in votes

Thomas Ford was sworn in as deputy moderator and Selectman Donald L. Grinnell led the Pledge of Allegiance. Tom went on to announce the results of Article 2.

Article3: To elect seven members and two alternates to serve on the Town ofWashingtonBudgetCommittee.

Tom Ford requested nomination for seven (7) members and two (2) alternates to serve on the Budget Committee.

Motions made and seconded to nominate the following to serve as members of the budget committee: Donald L. Grinnell, David Martucci, Kathleen Ocean, Wendy Carr, Dorothy Sainio, Jesse Casas, and Hank Aho. David Williams and James Kearney were nominated to serve as alternates.

Article�: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheSelectmentoappointallnecessarytownofficials.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to appoint all necessary town officials.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 4 passes.

Article5: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizethatthePlumbingInspectorbepaidfromfeescollectedfromplumbingpermits;theE9��Coordinatorbe paid from E9�� applications fees; and the Driveway EntranceCoordinatorbepaidfromdrivewayentranceapplicationfees.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize that the Plumbing Inspector be paid from fees collected from plumbing permits; the E911 Coordinator be paid from E911 applications fees; and the Driveway Entrance Coordinator be paid from driveway entrance application fees.

Dorothy Sainio asked if this referred to three different people and if they received extra salary. Wes Daniel explained this was three different people. Wes issues the 911 address and receives the $25 application fee, the Plumbing Inspector receives half of the plumbing permit fee, and the Road Commissioner receives $25 per driveway entrance permit.

Motion carries. One opposed. Article 5 passes.Article�: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetopayuptotheStatewagespayratefor

compensationofpersonnelandlaborcosts,andtoallowtheselectmentonegotiatetherateperhourcostforequipmentusedinmaintainingpublicroadsfortheensuingyear.


A motion was made and seconded to pay up to the State wages pay rate for compensation of personnel and labor costs, and to allow the selectmen to negotiate the rate per hour cost for equipment used in maintaining public roads for the ensuing year.

Merle Vanner asked if the road was taken care of by contract or town employees. Duane Vigue answered that they were town employees.


Article�: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheMunicipalOfficerstospendanamountnottoexceed3/�2ofthebudgetedamountineachbudgetedcategoryofthe20�5annualbudgetduringtheperiodfromJanuary�,20��,tothedateofthe20��AnnualTownMeeting.

Explanation: This article legalizes municipal expenditures made after the fiscal year ends, but before the next Annual Town Meeting.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Municipal Officers to spend an amount not to exceed 3/12 of the budgeted amount in each budgeted category of the 2015 annual budget during the period from January 1, 2016, to the date of the 2016 Annual Town Meeting.

Motion carries. 3 opposed. Article 7 passes.

Article�: ToseeiftheTownwillfixadatewhentaxeswillbedueandpayable,andfixarateofinteresttobechargedonunpaidtaxesaftersaiddate.

(Selectmen and Tax Collector recommend 2015 taxes will be due and payable on October 1, 2015) (Maximum interest rate on overdue taxes allowed by State Law: 7.0%)

Motion and second for 2015 taxes to be due and payable on October 1, 2015 and for the interest rate on overdue taxes be set at 7.0%.

Andy Thompson made a motion to amend the amount of interest charged to 3%. His motion was seconded. Deputy Moderator Tom Ford called for discussion. Andy asked what the minimum amount charged could be and selectman Don Grinnell answered zero. Dave Martucci explained that a rate of 7% encourages people to pay their taxes. Chris Lascoutx thought that 3-4% would be more appropriate. Tom Johnston pointed out that loan rates charged by banks and credit cards are considerably higher than 7%. He went on to ask what the incentive would be to pay taxes when the taxpayer can give themselves a loan for 3%. Sandy Bourrie asked if there has ever been an analysis of how much it costs for the town to collect taxes. Dave Martucci reminded the voting body that the tax collector offers a tax club that divides payments over 10 months with no interest accrual.

Treasurer Ann Dean added that the town has not borrowed on a tax anticipation note in over 5 years. Noah Rosen asked what happens when taxes weren’t paid and Tax Collector Ann Dean explained the lien process.A motion was made and seconded to amend the article to

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lower the interest rate on unpaid taxes to 3% Motion fails to pass.12 in favor Amendment fails to pass. A motion was made and seconded to make 2015 taxes due and

payable on October 1, 2015 and the rate of interest to be charged on unpaid taxes after said date is 7%.


Article9: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetosettheinterestratetobepaidbytheTownonabatedtaxesat�%.

Explanation: If taxes are paid and later abated, the Town must refund the abated taxes and pay interest on them. 36 MRSA, Sub. Sect. 506A calls for interest of 12% on abated taxes if the Town fails to set a rate. The rate set by the Town cannot be less than 8%.

A motion was made and seconded to set the interest rate to be paid by the Town on abated taxes at 8%.

Noah Rosen asked why the town charges the highest rate on unpaid taxes but pays the lowest rate on abated taxes. Dave Martucci, Washington resident and assessor’s agent in Thomaston, explained and gave an example of how it could be very expensive for the town if a large taxpayer were to have taxes abated. Janet Martucci added that we all are “the town” and this would affect all of us in the form of higher taxes.


Article�0:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheMunicipalOfficerstomakea determination regarding the closing or opening of roads to wintermaintenancepursuantto23MRSASection2953.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Municipal Officers to make a determination regarding the closing or opening of roads to winter maintenance pursuant to 23 MRSA Section 2953.

Motioncarriesunanimously. Article�0passes.

Article��: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell anddisposeofpropertyacquiredbytaxliens,otherliens,orotherprocesses,andtoissuequitclaimdeedsforsame.Beforegoingtopublicauction,SelectmenareauthorizedtoofferthesaleofthepropertytotheformerownerandtonegotiatethesaletotheformerowneratapricethattheSelectmendeemmostadvantageoustotheTown.Ifofferisnotacceptedin �0 days, the Selectmen may begin the auctioning process.All netproceedsfromanyauctionshallbeplacedintheTown’sRoadReserveaccount.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to sell and dispose of property acquired by tax liens, other liens, or other processes, and to issue quitclaim deeds for same. Before going to public auction, Selectmen are authorized to offer the sale of the


property to the former owner and to negotiate the sale to the former owner at a price that the Selectmen deem most advantageous to the Town. If offer is not accepted in 60 days, the Selectmen may begin the auctioning process. All net proceeds from any auction shall be placed in the Town’s Road Reserve account.

Pat Medeika asked if it would be a public auction. Selectman Duane Vigue clarified that the property would be first offered back to the original owner before going to public auction.

Andy Thompson asked if all back taxes and fees were collected Treasurer Ann Dean answered yes that all back taxes and fees are collected from the former owner. Norman Casas pointed out that the way the article was written, that the Selectmen could offer the property back for $1 if they felt it was most advantageous to the Town.

Motioncarriesunanimously. Article��passes.

Article�2:ToseeiftheTownwillauthorizetheSelectmentoappropriatemoneyfromthesaleofanyTowntaxacquiredlandstopaythecostsofsaidsale.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to appropriate money from the sale of any Town tax acquired lands to pay the costs of said sale.


Article�3:Tosee if theTownwillvote toauthorize theSelectmentodisposeoftown-owneditemswithavalueof$�,000.00orlessundersuchtermsandconditionsastheydeemadvisable.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to dispose of town-owned items with a value of $1,000.00 or less under such terms and conditions as they deem advisable.


Article��:To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the 20�� SnowmobileRefundtotheWashingtonHill&GullyRidersforthesolepurposeofmaintainingtheirsnowmobiletrails,tobeopentotheuseofthepublicfromNovember�5untilApril�andtoauthorizethemunicipalofficerstoenterintoanagreementwiththeclub,undersuchtermsandconditionsasthemunicipalofficersmaydeemadvisable,forthatpurpose,orseewhatactiontheTownwilltake.

Explanation: The snowmobile registration money must be appropriated annually by the Town for whatever purpose it desires. If all or part of it is appropriated to the snowmobile club, one of the conditions of that appropriation must be that the club’s trails are open to public use. Otherwise, it would be an illegal appropriation of public funds for a private group.

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A motion was made and seconded to appropriate the 2014 Snowmobile Refund to the Washington Hill & Gully Riders for the sole purpose of maintaining their snowmobile trails, to be open to the use of the public from November 15 until April 1 and to authorize the municipal officers to enter into an agreement with the club, under such terms and conditions as the municipal officers may deem advisable, for that purpose, or see what action the Town will take.

Andy Thompson asked about the April 1 date. Tom Johnston explained this is a date set by the State.

David Heckman asked what the amount of the refund would be. Treasurer Ann Dean explained $337.62 has already been received for the 2014 refund.


Article�5:ToseeiftheTownwillauthorizetheTaxCollectortoacceptprepaymentoftaxesfortheyears20�5and20��fortaxesnotyetdueorassessedandfornointeresttoaccrue.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Tax Collector to accept prepayment of taxes for the years 2015 and 2016 for taxes not yet due or assessed and for no interest to accrue.


Article��:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheTaxCollectortoofferaTaxClubPaymentPlanandtowaiveinterestontaxesforthoseaccountsthatarekeptcurrent.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Tax Collector to offer a Tax Club Payment Plan and to waive interest on taxes for those accounts that are kept current.

A resident asked if the club was for prepayment of taxes or after taxes were due. Tax Collector Ann Dean explained that the first payment of 10 installments is due by October 1 and that late payment would result in removal from the club with interest accruing back to October 2.


Article��:To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Fire Chief and othermunicipalofficialstoapplyforHomelandSecurityand/orothergrantsforEmergencyServices.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Fire Chief and other municipal officials to apply for Homeland Security and/or other grants for Emergency Services.



Article��:To see if theTownwillvote to spendanygrantmoney received,nottoexceedtheamountofthegrant,forthestatedpurposesofthegrantonly.

A motion was made and seconded to spend any grant money received, not to exceed the amount of the grant, for the stated purposes of the grant only.

Norman Casas asked if this applied to all grants or grants only in the previous article. Selectmen Wesley Daniel answered that if applied to all grants.


Article�9:Tosee if theTownwillvote toauthorize theSelectmen to renew theannual$250,000municipalline-of-creditwithMachiasSavingsBank.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to renew the annual $250,000 municipal line-of-credit with Machias Savings Bank.

A resident asked what the $250,000 line of credit did. Wesley Daniel replied that it was for tax anticipation in case we needed it. Treasurer Ann Dean explained that though we haven’t needed to borrow on the line of credit, the town saves money because we no longer need to pay attorneys for a bond opinion.


Article20:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetomovethe20�5overlay,plussupplementaltax assessments and less any tax abatements, into the Road ReserveAccount.

A motion was made and seconded to move the 2015 overlay, plus supplemental tax assessments and less any tax abatements, into the Road Reserve Account.

Chris Lascoutx questioned why this and article 11 both move money into the Road Reserve Account. Wes Daniel answered that we are trying to build the road reserve account up in anticipation of two major culvert replacements on the Vanner Rd. and the Young’s Hill Rd. A request to crush tailings in another article will possibly come out of the account as anything related to roads. Duane Vigue pointed out roads are one of the biggest items on our budget. Don Grinnell added that it would lose its visibility if allowed to lapse into the general fund at year end.


Article2�:Tosee if theTownwillvote toappropriateup to$2,000.00 from theHeadstoneRestoration fund to repair and clean theheadstones in theStorerCemetery.

A motion was made and seconded to appropriate up to $2,000.00 from the Headstone Restoration fund to repair and clean the

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headstones in the Storer Cemetery. Motion carries unanimously. Article 21 passes. Article22:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoappropriateupto$��,000fromtheRoad

MaintenanceAccountandtheLocalRoadsAssistanceProgram(LRAP)Account for repairandrepavingof theVannerRoadand toallowtheBoardofSelectmen todetermine theamountof funding to take fromeachaccount.

A motion was made and seconded to appropriate up to $186,000 from the Road Maintenance Account and the Local Roads Assistance Program (LRAP) Account for repair and repaving of the Vanner Road and to allow the Board of Selectmen to determine the amount of funding to take from each account.

Dan Rogowski asked if this was for just paving or including culverts. Selectman Duane Vigue explained that it was just for the paving. Wes Daniel said culvert replacing and ditching would come out of capital improvement which is part of the LRAP money. A resident asked if the work would be done at the same time and Wes answered that the brush cutting, ditching and culvert replacement would be done before the paving. Another resident asked if the entire road would be paved. Duane answered yes that it would be the entire road and pointed out the possibility of using chip seal method where appropriate to save money. Elizabeth Vanner asked why total improvements couldn’t be put into one article. Wes Daniel explained that the culvert project is separate and will be coming out of the road reserve account instead of doing an appropriation for the culvert. Bo Marks asked if Lane was in any way financially responsible for first 6/10 of a mile. Duane explained that the agreement was for every other paving and that it would be Lane’s responsibility in the next paving cycle.

Cynthia Rosen asked for clarification about the request for $160,000 in article 27 for the paving of Vanner Rd. Don Grinnell explained that article 22 only authorizes the Board pave the Vanner Rd and to spend up to $186,000 of which the $160,000 referred to in article 27 will come from the road maintenance account and $26,000 from LRAP.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 22

Article23:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoappropriatethefollowingGeneralFundrevenues to be applied toward the 20�5 property tax commitment,therebydecreasingthe20�5taxcommitmentby$3��,500.00.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend: ExciseTaxRevenue 220,000.00 StateRevenueSharing �0,000.00 TreeGrowthReimbursement 2,�00.00 BuildingandPlumbingPermits �,200.00 MiningPermitsandInspections �,000.00


InterestonOverdueTaxes ��,000.00 VeteransReimbursement �,�00.00 OtherTownFeesCollected �3,000.00 Unexpended20��Appropriations ��,000.00 UndesignatedFundBalance �5,000.00 GeneralFundInterest 2,000.00 Total 3��,500.00 A motion was made and seconded to appropriate the following

General Fund revenues to be applied toward the 2015 property tax commitment, thereby decreasing the 2015 tax commitment by $361,500.00.

A resident asked if the plumbing inspector got the revenue from the plumbing permits. Selectman Don Grinnell answered that the plumbing inspector gets half of the permit fee. He went on to ask if we knew what the figure would be. Ann Dean replied the amount is anticipated and based on past year collections.


Selectman Donald L. Grinnell explained how each year the Board of Selectmen have chosen a Spirit of America unsung hero award recipient. This award is given by the Spirit of American Foundation in recognition of volunteerism in towns across the State and country. Don pointed out that Washington was one of the first towns in Maine to give this award. Don went on to read an introduction and tribute to the 2014 recipient, Madelon Kelly. Her tireless service to Gibbs Library and her devotion to the children of Washington were acknowledged and applauded by the town citizens. Don congratulated Berkley Linscott on his win and thanked the citizens for their support over the years. The Town citizens gave Don a standing ovation in appreciation for his years of service to the Town of Washington.

Tom Ford called the meeting back to order. He explained how the articles are based on a sum certain and amounts can never go up but they can go down. Tom went on to outline the procedure for going through the article.

Article2�:Tosee if theTownwillvote to raiseandappropriate$5�,�50.00frompropertytaxationforGeneralGovernmentOperations.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: LegalFees �5,000.00 Administration 3�,�50.00

Advertising 500.00 AuditofTownBooks 5,000.00 ComputerAnnualFees 9,500.00 ComputerTechSupport �50.00 MMADues 3,000.00 Mileage 2,000.00

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MoneyOrderFees 500.00 OfficeEquipment 3,500.00 OfficeSupplies 2,000.00 Postage 2,000.00 PrintingandPhotocopies 200.00 SelectmenDiscretionaryFund 500.00 TaxMaps �,000.00 TaxBilling �,300.00 TownReportPrinting 3,000.00 WorkshopsandTraining 2,000.00 Subtotal 3�,�50.00

Total 5�,�50.00 A motion was made and seconded to see if the Town will vote to raise

and appropriate $51,750.00 from property taxation for General Government Operations.

Cynthia Rosen questioned why Legal Fees went from $5,000 to $15,000. Duane Vigue explained that multiple land use violations were brought to court and some are still in court so the town is looking at possible increased legal expenses. Dave Martucci reminded us that the State requires us to enforce our ordinances whether the money is appropriated or not and the town will be required to pay legal bills. Pat Medeika asked for the name of the Town attorney. Duane answered that Fred Newcomb is the town attorney who operates out of Rockland. Cynthia Rosen moved to have the amount put back to $5,000 and her motion was seconded.

12 in favor of amendment. 46 opposed. Amendment fails to pass. A resident asked what the computer annual fee was comprised of. Ann

Dean explained this covered software licenses and annual website fees that charge a yearly fee.

Bo Marks asked what money order fees were used for. Ann Dean explained they were used to make daily deposits from the office desktop. Dave Heckman asked about the $200 printing line and how did the town report get printed for that amount. Wes explained the line for town report printing is separate.


Article25:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$29,��.00frompropertytaxationforInsurance.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: MMAInsuranceRiskPool ��,000.00 UnemploymentInsurance �,�33.00 Worker’sCompensationPremium 9,333.00 VolunteerInsurance 300.00 FirefighterAccidentInsurance �00.00 Total 29,��.00


A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $29,866.00 from property taxation for Insurances.


Article2�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�5�,900.00fromproperty taxation for Salaries, Stipends, Employee Health Insurance,andPayrollExpenses.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: SalariesandStipends ��,�00.00 Selectmen(3) �9,500.00 Secretary-Selectmen �50.00 TownClerk/TaxCollector 22,�00.00 Treasurer �2,�00.00 DeputyTownClerk/TaxCollector/Treasurer �9,�00.00 RegistrarofVoters �,500.00 BallotClerks �,000.00 EMADirector �50.00 HealthOfficer 500.00 FireWarden(2) 300.00 FireChief �,000.00 DeputyFireChief 3,000.00 FirefighterStipends 3,�50.00 Secretary-PlanningBoard �,000.00 Secretary–AppealsBoard 250.00 Assessor’sAgent �,500.00 AnimalControlOfficer �,�50.00 DeputyAnimalControlOfficer �,�50.00 CodeEnforcementOfficer �5,000.00 Constable �00.00 ModeratorofMarchtownmeeting 200.00 SchoolBoardMemberStipend(2) �,000.00 CustodialServices �,500.00

Sub-total ��,�00.00 TownPortionofEmployeeHealthInsurance �9,500.00 FICAPayrollExpenses ��,000.00 Total �5�,900.00 A motion was made and seconded to see if the Town will vote to raise

and appropriate $151,900.00 from property taxation for Salaries, Stipends, Employee Health Insurance, and Payroll Expenses.

Carol Sloane asked if there was a lot going on with animal control officers and who they are. Ann Dean answered that Clayton Lanphier and Andy Dinsmore were the ACOs who get more calls in the spring, summer, and fall. Norman Casas about what the EMA officer was and Tom Ford explained it stood for the Emergency Management Agency.


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Article2�:To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $�03,300.00from property taxation for Maintenance of Town Roads and relatedoperations.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: RoadMaintenanceMaterials&Supplies �2,000.00 TruckFuel ��,000.00 TruckMaintenance: P�00 �,000.00

P200 �,000.00 P300 �,000.00 P�00 �,000.00 P500 �,000.00 CuttingEdgesandSanderChains �,500.00 Culverts 3,000.00 LoaderandBackhoeFuel 2,�00.00

LoaderandBackhoeMaintenance �,500.00 GarageMortgage �2,500.00

GarageUtilities 3,500.00 GarageMaintenance 2,000.00 RoadMaintenanceLabor �00,000.00

EquipmentRental �3,000.00 ScreeningWinterSand �3,000.00 RoadSalt 30,000.00 E9��andRoadSigns �,000.00 PavingofVannerRoad ��0,000.00 DriverOSHAandDOTScreeningandTesting 500.00 Total �03,300.00 A motion was made and seconded to see if the Town will vote to

raise and appropriate $403,300.00 from property taxation for Maintenance of Town Roads and related operations.


Article2�:To see if theTownwillvote to raiseandappropriate$3,500.00 frompropertytaxationforGeneralAssistance.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: GeneralAssistance 3,500.00 A motion was made and seconded to see if the Town will vote to

raise and appropriate $3,500.00 from property taxation for General Assistance.

A resident asked what General Assistance was used for. Wes Daniel explained the GA application process and if the applicant qualifies under State guidelines the money could be used for food, fuel or rent. Wes went on to say that the town is reimbursed for half by the State.

NoahRosenaskediftheamountcouldberaisedfrom$3,500to$�5,000.Moderator Tom Ford reminded Noah that the amount could only godown.



Article29:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�3,3�2.00frompropertytaxationforPublicSafety.

Selectmen and Budget Committeerecommend as advisory lines: FireDepartmentGeneralSupport �,500.00 FireDepartmentEquipment �,500.00 FirefighterTraining 2,000.00 FirefighterPhysicals 2,500.00 FireTruckLoanPayment �9,092.00 HoseTesting 2,�50.00 Total �3,3�2.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $43,342.00

from property taxation for Public Safety. Dave Martucci asked why the Union Ambulance Assessment was not

included in this total. Selectman Grinnell explained that since it is an assessment, as is also the RSU40 and Tri-County Solid Waste, we have no control over the amount.


Article30:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�3,000.00frompropertytaxationforUtilitiesandMaintenance.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: TownUtilities ��,000.00 BuildingMaintenance �,000.00 CemeteryMaintenance �3,000.00 StreetLights 3,000.00 MunicipalComplexSnowRemoval 3,000.00 Total �3,000.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $43,000.00

from property taxation for Utilities and Maintenance. Carol Sloane asked if consideration was given to small solar panels

that power street lights. Duane Vigue answered that he researched this question after her last year’s request and units were expensive. He answered that there is a push to make this technology more affordable to municipalities and that he would follow up.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 30 passes.Article3�:To see if theTownwillvote to raiseandappropriate$2,�00.00 from

propertytaxationforBoardsandCommittees. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: ConservationandParksCommittee 500.00 PlanningBoardExpense 500.00 MidcoastRegionalPlanningCommission �00.00 ComprehensivePlanReviewCommittee 500.00 Total 2,�00.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $2,100.00

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from property taxation for Boards and Committees. Motion carries unanimously. Article 31 passes.

Article32:Tosee if the townwillvote toraiseandappropriate$�3.000.00frompropertytaxationforTownCarry-overAccounts.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: CemeteryHeadstoneRestorationFund �,000.00 TownRecordPreservationFund �,000.00 RecreationCommitteeFund �,000.00 RoadMaintenanceTruckFund �0,000.00 Total �3,000.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $13,000.00

from property taxation for Town Carry-over Accounts. Andy Thompson asked for the balance in the truck fund. Wes Daniel

answered zero and that it was for future truck purchases. Jesse Casas commended the selectmen for putting aside cemetery money and how important it is to honor the people who were here before us.


Article33:Tosee if the townwillvote toraiseandappropriate$�3,22�.00frompropertytaxationforMiscellaneousAccounts.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: Line-of-creditInterestandBankFees 250.00 LincolnCountyHumaneSociety �,52�.00 FlagsforVeteransGravesandTownParks 500.00 DamariscottaLakeWatershedDues 50.00 WashingtonWatershedAssociationLakeTesting �3�.00 SocialAgenciesandConcerns �0,05�.00 CoastalTrans �00.00 NewHopeforWomen �50.00 BroadreachServices �50.00 WashingtonFoodBank 2,000.00 PineTreeChapterAmericanRedCross �,�00.00 SpectrumGenerations 920.00 PenquisCommunityActionProgram �,53�.00 MinnieWeaverScholarship �,000.00 WashingtonHistoricalSociety �,000.00

Sub-total �0,05�.00 Total �3,22�.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $13,221.00

from property taxation for Miscellaneous Accounts. Norman Casas thanked for town for the support to the DLWA. Carol

Sloane asked about the $2,000 for food bank. Tim Lewis explained that between $7,000 & $8,000 is spent per year to purchase food. He said that money is received from the town and most food is purchased from


Good Shepherd. However, due to low inventory at Good Shepherd he is forced to make outside food purchases in order to serve the 30-36 families per month.


Article3�:Tosee if the townwillvote toappropriate$��,��.�� fromthe20�5LocalRoadsAssistanceProgram(LRAP)forroadimprovement.

Selectmen recommend as advisory lines: PavingofTownRoads 2�,��.�� CapitalImprovementofTownRoads 20,000.00 Total ��,��.�� A motion was made and seconded to appropriate $46,888.16

from the 2015 Local Roads Assistance Program (LRAP) for road improvement.

A resident asked if this money was to maintain existing roads. Duane Vigue explained that this is used to maintain existing roads and to replace metal culverts with culverts that last 100 years.

*During this discussion the strong aroma of bacon permeated the Prescott School gym and was noted by the moderator.

Motion passes unanimously. Article 34 passes.

Article35:Toseeifthetownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$20,000fortherepairand restoration of Washington Fire Department Vehicle “Rescue �”.

Note: This Article was submitted to the Selectmen after the meeting with the Budget Committee. The estimate for the work considered was received late by the Fire Department. This has “not” been reviewed by the Budget Committee.

A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $20,000 for the repair and restoration of Washington Fire Department Vehicle “Rescue 1”.

Dorothy Sainio asked if this was put out to bid and if this was a definite figure. Fire Chief Tom Johnston apologized that the budget committee did not receive the information at their meeting. He explained the aluminum corrosion next to the stainless was the problem. He got the estimate from a reputable company that understood the issue. Andy Thompson asked if another body could be found instead. Tom said that the issue isn’t the chassis but the body needs to be compatible to their systems so the body is not replaceable. Mounting on another system would be more expensive to move to another unit and that this was the cheapest way out. Andy asked if another town had a setup that was identical to ours and Tom answered that there was only one other like it in the State. He added that Rescue 1 was purchased in 2004 from Fairfax County, VA and its last call was to the Pentagon on 9/11.

Motion passes unanimously. Article 35 passes.

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Article3�:Toseeifthetownwillvotetoauthorizetheselectmentopurchaseaplowtruckwithacostnottoexceed$�55,000andtoallowtheselectmentodeterminethefinancingforsaidpurchaseinamannermostadvantageoustotheTown.

Treasurer’s Financial Statement, Town of Washington: 1. Total Town Indebtedness a. Total Mortgage - Municipal Garage (11 years remaining) $102,742.81 b. Total Fire Truck Loan – “Tanker 1” (2 years remaining) 36.000.00 Total Indebtedness $138,742.81 2. Costs a. New or Used Plow Truck Principal $155,000.00 b. New or Used Plow Truck Interest (6 year loan @ 3.0%) 28,612.61 Total Payment $171,675.68 The validity of the above loans and the voter’s ratification of the loan may not be

affected by any errors in the above estimates. If the actual amount of total debt for the mortgage and loan varies from the estimate, the ratification by the electors is nevertheless conclusive, and the validity of the loan is not affected by reason of variance. Ann Dean, Town Treasurer

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the selectmen to purchase a plow truck with a cost not to exceed $155,000 and to allow the selectmen to determine the financing for said purchase in a manner most advantageous to the Town.

Guy Bourrie asked if this is required to go out to bid. Duane Vigue answered that there was no such requirement. Duane added that we would be looking at 2012 models on up and would be searching the immediate area as well as the Boston area. A resident asked how many trucks we have and Duane explained 5 with one needing to come off the road as it is no longer safe or financially feasible to fix. Deb Ziegler pointed out that the Truck costs total payment should read $183,612 to correct the $171,675.68 listed in the Treasurer’s Statement.

Don Grinnell explained the benefits of the line of credit and how it would enable us to act quickly on a truck purchase if necessary. Norman Casas asked if this article was under the constraint of State Law of not going over the $155,000 listed in the article. Tom Ford answered yes.


Article3�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoappropriate$35,000.00fromtheRoadMaintenance Reserve Account for crushing of surface gravel from“tailings”leftoverfromscreenwintersandinpreviousyears.

A motion was made and seconded to appropriate $35,000.00 from the Road Maintenance Reserve Account for crushing of surface gravel from “tailings” left over from screen winter sand in previous years.



Article3�:To see if the town will vote to appropriate the necessary funds fromtheRoadMaintenanceReserveAccountformajorculvertsreplacementprojectsontheVannerRoadandYoungsHillRoadoncetheengineering,design,andtheFederalandStatepermittingprocessiscomplete.

A motion was made and seconded to appropriate the necessary funds from the Road Maintenance Reserve Account for major culverts replacement projects on the Vanner Road and Youngs Hill Road once the engineering, design, and the Federal and State permitting process is complete.

Andy Thompson asked for the culvert costs. Duane explained the estimated cost of the culvert on Vanner Rd would be $75,000 and the Young’s Hill culvert is estimated to cost $220,000. Duane pointed out that the culvert projects will go out to bid. Elizabeth Vanner asked if the culvert size needed to be the same as the old one and Duane answered yes it did need to be the same. Charles Vanner asked if the brook was designated as a salmon hatchery. Duane Vigue answered that yes it was designated as a hatchery by the Army Corps of Engineers, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and a Salmon Organization. Charles Vanner contends that there are no salmon in the brook. Charles went on to say that Vanner Rd. is a State Aid Highway and needs to be maintained according to State specifications. He also felt that test wells should be done at the closed dump and suggested that the salt and sand shed be covered in a secure building. Merle Vanner agreed with Charles that there is no life in the brook.

Motion carries 9 opposed. Article 38 passes.

Article39:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheSelectmentoappropriateany additional Revenue Sharing funds, should such funds becomeavailable,tofurtherreducethe20�5propertytaxcommitment.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to appropriate any additional Revenue Sharing funds, should such funds become available, to further reduce the 2015 property tax commitment.


Givenunderourhandsonthis25thdayofFebruary,20�5:WesleyF.Daniel DonaldL.Grinnell DuaneP.VigueChairman Selectman Selectman

Attest:AnnDean,TownClerk

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Special Town Meeting ResultsApril 6, 2015

WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

TO:JudsonButterman,Constable,TownofWashington.GREETINGS InthenameoftheStateofMaine,youareherebyrequiredtonotifyandwarnthevotersoftheTownofWashington,KnoxCounty,Maine,qualifiedbylawtovoteintownaffairs,tomeetattheBryantRoomoftheGibbsLibrary,�0OldUnionRoad,Washington,onMonday,April�,20�5,at�:00p.m.,thenandtheretoactonArticle�thruArticle2assetoutbelow,towit:

Article�:Tochooseamoderatorbywrittenballottopresideatsaidmeeting.Thomas Ford was nominated and elected by ballot to the position of Moderator for the meeting. The town clerk duly swore him into office.

Article 2: Shall an ordinance entitled “Commercial Solar Energy MoratoriumOrdinance”beenacted?The TOWN OF WASHINGTON (Maine) adopts a Commercial Solar Energy Moratorium Ordinance as follows:WHEREAS, the Village area of the Town of Washington is suddenly under threat of increased development pressure from a major commercial solar energy project; andWHEREAS, this development pressure was unanticipated and has not been adequately provided for in the Town’s current Land Use Ordinance and Site Plan Review Ordinance; andWHEREAS, there is a strong likelihood that all areas of the Town may continue to be subjected to this development pressure due to the amount of undeveloped land, the nonexistence of any regulations or restriction on location of Commercial solar energy projects; andWHEREAS, continued development of such commercial solar panel projects pursuant to the current Land Use Ordinance and Site Plan Review Ordinance could pose serious threats to the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of Washington through the over-development of parts of Town with such projects without adequate provisions for issues of safety, and land use compatibility, and visual access to view corridors; andWHEREAS, after public hearing, there is strong support for this Moratorium Ordinance; andWHEREAS, the Town will need at least 180 days to develop and implement the necessary amendments to zoning and land use ordinances and regulations to


accommodate these development pressures; andWHEREAS, amendments to the Land Use Ordinance and Site Plan Review Ordinance require a public hearing by the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen, and then must be voted upon at a Town Meeting; andWHEREAS, in the Judgment of the Town, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of 30-A M.R.S.A. 4356 (1)(B) and require the following Moratorium Ordinance as immediately necessary for the preservation of the publichealth, safety and welfare;NOW, THEREFORE, the Town of Washington hereby ordains that a moratorium is hereby imposed, effective immediately and applicable, to the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to the severability clause below, to all proceedings, applications and petitions not pending (within the meaning of M.R.S.A. Sec. 302) as of April 6, 2015, and on any new construction or use, requiring approval under the terms of the Town’s zoning and land use ordinances and regulations for such Town until the effective date of the necessary amendments to the zoning and land use ordinances and regulations or until October 3, 2015;BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Planning Board, Board of Appeals, the Code Enforcement Officer, all Town agencies and all Town employees shall neither accept nor approve applications, plans, permits, licenses, and/or fees for any new construction or uses governed by this Moratorium Ordinance for such commercial solar energy projects for said period of time; andBE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that those provisions of the Town’s Land Use Ordinance and regulations which are inconsistent or conflicting with the provisions of this Moratorium Ordinance, including, without limitation, the requirements for site plan review by the Planning Board are hereby repealed to the extent that they are applicable for the duration of the Moratorium Ordinance hereby ordained, but not otherwise;BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that to the extent any provision of this Moratorium Ordinance is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of the Moratorium Ordinance shall remain is valid.EMERGENCY CLAUSE:In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Moratorium Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Town, shall apply, to the maximum extent permitted by the law but subject to the severance clause above, to all proceedings, applications and petitions not pending as of April 6, 2015, and shall stand repealed as of April 15, 2016.

Ann Dean called the meeting to order at 7 PM. Tom Ford was elected as moderator and sworn in. Tom introduced Scott Whittier and Gene Kirkpatrick to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.Tom read the Warrant verbatim. Tom explained that we are here to vote on one warrant article. Tom opened the meeting up for discussion asking voters to stay on topic.Andy Thompson asked why there wasn’t a severability clause in the article.

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Tom explained what was read to the voters came from MMA legal office. This is the proper language for a moratorium ordinance. The severability clause is in the second to last paragraph, if in fact any part of the ordinance is deemed in valid by a court, the balance of the moratorium ordinance shall remain is valid.Henry Chapman asked if the moratorium is voted on does the ordinance need to be completed in 180 days. Tom explained that the ordinance has a provision to extend, if needed.Cynthia Rosen asked if the moratorium is not passed if we would be able to amend the Land Use Ordinance for any other application. Duane Vigue said we would be able to amend at a later date, if needed. Tom Ford explained that this moratorium is specific for Commercial Solar Arrays.Todd Bennett asked the definition of Commercial. David Martucci explained that there is nothing in the ordinance; we need to define and put perimeters. David reminded voters about the moratorium put into effect before the cell tower was erected until an ordinance was put in place.Karen Morgan asked if this solar array farm would benefit the residents of Washington. Duane Vigue explained that 3503 panels will be maintained to supply decreased power cost to area small businesses and supply one business fully and is a private venture.Dan Rugowski asked about the solar arrays on Route 17. David Martucci explained that America’s Wood Company was low key compared to this proposal and is not in the middle of the village.Dan Rugowski asked if it was possible to hear from the owner, George Stone. In the interest of the voters wanting more information Tom Ford made a motion to allow Mr. Stone to speak. The majority voted to allow Mr. Stone to answer questions.Tom Johnston asked if there was an application pending. Jim Bowers, from the Planning Board, explained that the application was submitted but is not pending.Donald Grinnell explained, if the moratorium is voted on, the Selectmen may change the Land Use Ordinance themselves, send it to the Planning Board, or set up a separate committee. When the language is changed, it goes to a public hearing for amendment, suggestions go under advisement, back to a public hearing to vote.Tom Ford asked George Stone to give a brief summary of his proposal and where the solar array would be erected. Mr. Stone explained that the property in the proposal is 6 plus acres behind the Masons Lodge, next to the post office which he and his wife purchased in 2012. The commercial project would take approximately 4½ acres, credit nine other accounts on the CMP grid, used to offset the demand at Medomak Camp, and some residential buildings with


adequate capacity.Todd Bennett, an electrical engineer, explained that it is a commercial project as the power is not used on the property. There are three phase power lines down Rt. 220 to produce enough power to create 750,000 watts to power 50 -60 homes. When power sharing or selling to CMP it becomes commercial.Cynthia Rosen said if it is allowed it would expand the town’s tax base, which she is in favor of. Peg Hobbs asked if the moratorium doesn’t go into effect does that mean other applications for solar farms would go through without a moratorium. Jim Bowers explained that there is a lot of ambiguity with an application like this and the Planning Board would struggle as there is nothing about solar in our Land Use Ordinance. Carol Sloane stated she believed that the village is not zoned for industrial. Our industrial zone is specifically situated on Rt. 17. We could use the moratorium to clear our verbiage. David Martucci stated that we need breathing space to figure out the down side/up side; is this a viable project?, needs to be figured out. He is a big proponent for solar but there are negative and positive effects that need to be clean.Madelyn Kelly stated the solar array is a huge benefit, clean source of energy while CMP is coal.Lisa Sharp agreed with Maddy and asked which small businesses would benefit from this project.David Spahr asked who would decide which small business would benefit.Duane Vigue requested that voters stick to the proposed project to vote on the moratorium. He explained that he has known George Stone has been dealing with solar power for 20 years and is a wealth of information.Jeff Grinnell would like to know the plan of action from the Selectmen. Duane Vigue invited voters to attend Selectmen’s meeting held each Wednesday.Norman Casas asked Mr. Stone what he felt about the moratorium and what the risk to our community is. Mr. Stone said the project is time sensitive as he needs to apply for a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by June 30 to offset the costs, he is not just doing this as an investment, it’s a proposal to provide electricity to small business and the municipality. If the moratorium goes forward, he won’t.Donald Grinnell stated that George has been a good neighbor but on this large scale we would lose the uniqueness to our 19th century old village and its quaintness.Mr. Stone stated that this is not a tax exempt project, it would be erected with the help of grant funding.Deb Boko stated that if anyone is interested in ‘seeing’ what it may look like google Chino Valley, Arizona. She recently moved to Maine from Arizona.

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Guy Bourrie reminded the voters that the comprehensive plan needed to be reviewed as it will change from rural to wide open space.Peg Hobbs asked how long do solar panels last. Mr. Stone explained that they degrade 1/2 % a year. After 20 years they still produce 85% electricity. There would be nothing permanent on the site.Janet Martucci asked what happens to the panels when done. The panels are recyclable. Karen Morgan asked if the moratorium is enacted, will the committee bring in experts to word the ordinance. Wes Daniels explained that the committee will draw anyone in to help.Cheryl Chickowski asked Mr. Stone if the grant could be written with a contingency that a moratorium was in effect. George Stone stated that there is a certain amount of money available and the application was due a certain day (June 30) by a certain time, there will be no additional opportunities.Sean Donaghey asked what the process would be if the moratorium did not go into effect. James Bowers explained that the Planning Board would determine the application is complete, review it, if more information was needed ask for it, act responsibly, and ask for public input through a hearing.Sandy Bourrie has concerns and questions. Tom Ford asked that we stick to questions regarding the moratorium. Charlotte Henderson stated that the moratorium does not have to be in effect for a full 180-days, that’s the maximum unless extended.Al Hutchinson asked if a moratorium must be voted on for anyone wanting to build. Tom Ford explained that a moratorium is not needed each time, this is only for this specific proposal.Duane Vigue asked George Stone to explain another project he is involved in and what the security would be for this project. Mr. Stone has a similar project, same topography in Vermont. The security used is a fence around the entire project as well as buried conduits and the panels are sealed.Guy Bourrie stated that the Warrant was unanticipated, that we should take care and understand the ramification. Guy moved to bring the moratorium to a vote.Article passes. 64 in favor; 29 opposed; 5 blanks. The moratorium for the Commercial Solar Array passed.

Givenunderourhandsonthis��thdayofMarch,20�5:

WesleyF.Daniel DonaldL.Grinnell DuaneP.VigueChairman Selectman Selectman

Attest: AnnDean,TownClerk


Special Town Meeting ResultsAugust 5, 2015


To:JudsonButterman,Constable,TownofWashingtonGREETINGS InthenameoftheStateofMaine,youareherebyrequiredtonotifyandwarnthevotersoftheTownofWashington,KnoxCounty,Maine,qualifiedbylawtovoteintownaffairs,tomeetattheBryantRoomoftheGibbsLibrary,�0OldUnionRd.Washington,onWednesday,August5,20�5at�p.m.thenandtheretoactonArticle�throughArticle�assetoutbelow,towit:

Article�:Tochooseamoderatorbywrittenballottopresideatsaidmeeting.David Martucci was nominated and elected by ballot to the position of Moderator for the meeting. The town clerk duly swore him into office. Scott Whittier, Commander of Washington VFW Farrar-Ross Post 9437 led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Article2:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoacceptthenamePatrickMountainLaneasanon-townwaytobeaddedtotheofficialE-9��map.A motion was made and seconded to accept the name Patrick Mountain Lane as a non-town way to be added to the official E-911 map.Motion carries unanimously. Article 2 passes.

Article3:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoacceptthenewlyrevisedbylawsoftheWashingtonScholarshipCommitteeeffectiveAugust5,20�5.A motion was made and seconded to see if the Town will vote to accept the newly revised bylaws of the Washington Scholarship Committee effective August 5, 2015.Guy Bourrie made an amendment to the motion to refer the bylaws back to the Committee for better wording. His motion was seconded. After much discussion, Robert Marks made a motion to move the question. Motion seconded. Amendment fails to pass.Robert Marks moved that an amendment be made to allow whoever is holding the trust fund to deposit $15,000.00 into the Maine Community Foundation. Motion seconded. After much discussion, Donald Grinnell called the question. Motion seconded. Amendment fails to pass.Mildred Melgard made a motion for an amendment to add the term of at least one year to the residency requirement for students applying for a scholarship. Motion seconded. Amendment fails to pass.

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Dorothy Sainio made a motion for a written ballot. Motion seconded. Motion fails to pass.Back to the original motion to accept the bylaws to see if the town will vote to accept the newly revised bylaws of the Washington Scholarship Committee effective August 5, 2015.Motion carries. Article 3 passes.

Article�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoappropriate$�3,��0.9�fromundesignatedfundbalance(surplus)tocovertheTri-CountySolidWasteandUnionAmbulanceAssessments.Note: These two items were omitted from the annual Town meeting warrant.Motion was moved and seconded to see if the Town will vote to appropriate $43,610.96 from undesignated fund balance (surplus) to cover the Tri-County Solid Waste and Union Ambulance Assessments.Robert Marks asked if it’s the same amount of taxes that we voted on. Wesley Daniel said it was.Motion carries unanimously. Article 4 passes.

DavidMartucciadjournedthemeetingat�:�0PM.

Givenunderourhandsthis22dayofJuly,20�5.

WesleyF.Daniel DuaneP.Vigue BerkleyC.LinscottChairman Selectman Selectman

Special Town Meeting ResultsDecember 30, 2015


TO:JudsonButterman,Constable,TownofWashington.

GREETINGS InthenameoftheStateofMaine,youareherebyrequiredtonotifyandwarnthevotersoftheTownofWashington,KnoxCounty,Mainequalifiedbylawtovoteintownaffairs,tomeetattheBryantRoomintheGibbsLibrary,�0OldUnionRoad,Washington,onWednesday,December30,20�5,at�:00p.m.,thenandtheretoactonArticles�through2,assetoutbelow:Article�: Tochooseamoderatorbywrittenballottopresideatsaidmeeting. David Martucci was nominated and elected by ballot to the position

of moderator for the meeting. The town clerk duly swore him into office.

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Article2: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoappropriate$�5�0.�2fromundesignatedfund balance (surplus) to cover an overdraft in Utilities andMaintenance.

A motion was made and seconded to appropriate $1570.82 from undesignated fund balance (surplus) to cover an overdraft in Utilities and Maintenance.


Article3: Tosee if theTownwillvote toauthorize the selectmen todisposeofa �990 International Navistar � x � dump truck with a �0 foot plowand�0footwingVIN#�H�SETVN�LH25�2�9undersuchtermsandconditionsthattheydeemadvisable.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the selectmen to dispose of a 1990 International Navistar 4 x 4 dump truck with a 10 foot plow and 10 foot wing VIN # 1H1SETVN1LH254289 under such terms and conditions that they deem advisable.

A motion was made and seconded to amend the article to add “and to take any proceeds less expenses and put into the Plow Truck replacement account”.

Motion carries unanimously Article amendment passes. A motion was made and seconded to authorize the selectmen to

dispose of a 1990 International Navistar 4 x 4 dump truck with a 10 foot plow and 10 foot wing VIN # 1H1SETVN1LH254289 under such terms and conditions that they deem advisable and to take any proceeds less expenses and put into the Plow Truck replacement account.


Givenunderourhandsthis23rddayofDecember,20�5:

WesleyF.Daniel DuaneP.Vigue BerkleyC.LinscottChairman Selectman Selectman

Attest:AnnDean,TownClerk

9� ANNUALREPORT

Independent Auditor’s ReportBoardofSelectmenTownofWashington

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, eachmajor fund, and theaggregate remaining fund informationof theTownofWashingtonasofandfortheyearsendedDecember3�,20�5and20��,andthe related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Town’s basic financial statements.Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of thesefinancial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, andmaintenanceofinternalcontrolrelevanttothepreparationandfairpresentationoffinancial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud orerror.Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on ouraudit.Weconductedourauditinaccordancewithauditingstandardsgenerallyaccepted in the United States ofAmerica. Those standards require that we planand perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statementsarefreefrommaterialmisstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about theamounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected dependontheauditor’sjudgment,includingtheassessmentoftherisksofmaterialmisstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making thoseriskassessments,theauditorconsidersinternalcontrolrelevanttotheentity’spreparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design auditproceduresthatareappropriateinthecircumstances,butnotforthepurposeof expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.Accordingly, we express no such opinion.An audit also includes evaluating theappropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overallpresentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate toprovideabasisforourauditopinions.Opinions In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of

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Washington as of December 3�, 20�5 and 20��, and the respective changes infinancial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof for the years then ended inaccordancewithaccountingprinciplesgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.Other MattersRequired Supplementary Information AccountingprinciplesgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmericarequirethatthemanagement’sdiscussionandanalysisandbudgetarycomparisoninformationlisted in the table of contents be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, isrequiredbytheGovernmentalAccountingStandardsBoard,whoconsidersittobe an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have appliedcertainlimitedprocedurestotherequiredsupplementaryinformationinaccordancewithauditingstandardsgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichconsistedofinquiriesofmanagementaboutthemethodsofpreparingtheinformationandcomparingtheinformationforconsistencywithmanagement’sresponsestoourinquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide anyassuranceontheinformationbecausethelimitedproceduresdonotprovideuswith sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.Other Information Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the Town of Washington’s basic financial statements. The introductory section, combining and individual nonmajor fundfinancial statements, and statistical section are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. The combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements are the responsibility of management and were derived from and relate directly to theunderlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements.Suchinformationhasbeensubjectedtotheauditingproceduresappliedin the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlyingaccounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance withauditingstandardsgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.Inouropinion, the combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.

WILLIAMH.BREWER,C.P.A.February��,20��Bath,Maine

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ExhibitATOWN OF WASHINGTON

Statements of Net Position — December 31, 2015 and 2014 GovernmentalActivities 20�5 20��

ASSETSCURRENTASSETS: Cash(NoteB) ��2,�2�.�� 0�,�3�.�3TaxesReceivable 2�0,��.39 2��,��0.2�TaxLiens 5�,��5.20 59,235.5�TaxAcquiredProperty �2,309.3� �,09�.�5AccountsReceivable ��,��.50 �0,�52.00TotalCurrentAssets �,0��,290.�� ,0��,000.3� PROPERTY,PLANT,ANDEQUIPMENT(NOTEL): LandandImprovements 20,�00.00 20,�00.00Buildings ��,�59.00 ��,�59.00Equipment ��,�35.00 ��,�35.00MotorVehicles ��,29�.00 �0�,52�.00Infrastructure �2,5��,�02.00 �2,29�,0��.00 TotalProperty,Plant,andEquipment ��,2�0,590.00 �3,�59,��.00Less:AccumulatedDepreciation ��,23�,933.00 �0,�25,50�.00 NetProperty,Plant,andEquipment 3,033,�5�.00 3,033,9�5.00 TotalAssets �,0��,9��.�� ,0�0,9�5.3�

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ExhibitCTOWN OF WASHINGTON

Reconciliation of Total Governmental Fund Balances to Net Position of Governmental Activities

for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 20�5 20��GOVERNMENTALFUNDBALANCES:Restrictedfor:AssignedforOtherPurposes 23�,��9.2� �9�,3��.�2Unassigned(ScheduleA-3) 5��,293.�3 555,505.��TotalGovernmentalFundBalances(ExhibitE) ��,��3.�� 52,��2.�3

AmountsreportedforgovernmentalactivitiesintheStatementsofNetPositionaredifferentbecause:Capitalassetsusedingovernmentalactivitiesare notfinancialresourcesandthereforearenot reportedinthefunds. 3,033,�5�.00 3,033,9�5.00

Notespayablearenotdueandpayableinthe currentperiodandthereforearenotreported inthefunds. (25�,23�.59) (�3�,��2.��)

Propertytaxesnotcollectedwithinthe�0daysafter yearendaredeferredasrevenueinthefundfinancial statements.Inthegovernment-widefinancialstatement therevenueisincomeintheyearassessed. 2�2,�5�.�� 2��,9��.50

NetPositionofGovernmentalActivities(ExhA)3,�90,253.99 3,9��,0�9.�2

Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

GeneralRevenues: Taxes: PropertyTaxes �,9�5,9�3.2� �,��,�2�.�� HomesteadReimbursement 3�,��2.50 3�,35�.00 ExciseTaxes 22�,�93.�5 22�,�0�.05Intergovernmental-StateRevenue �0,000.00 �0,000.00Interest 25,95�.20 29,5�0.��TreeGrowth 3,�22.99 2,�9�.��TotalGeneralRevenues 2,3��,35�.�� 2,��,�92.��ChangeinNetPosition (�2�,�35.�3) (��,�5�.5�)NetPosition,January� 3,9��,0�9.�2 �,�05,2��.�9NetPosition,December3� 3,�90,253.99 3,9��,0�9.�2Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

TOWNOFWASHINGTON 99

ExhibitDTOWN OF WASHINGTON

Reconciliation of the Statements of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance of Governmental Funds

to the Statements of Activitiesfor the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

20�5 20��NetChangeinFundBalances- TotalGovernmentalFunds(ExhibitF) (�,�99.32) (��,�2�.��) Amountsreportedforgovernmentalactivitiesinthe StatementsofActivitiesaredifferentbecause: Governmentalfundsreportcapitaloutlaysasexpenditures. However,intheStatementsofActivities,thecostofthose assetsisallocatedovertheirestimatedusefullivesas depreciationexpense.Thisistheamountbywhich depreciationexceedscapitaloutlays. (30�.00) (��,595.00) Repaymentofdebtprincipalisanexpenditureinthe governmentalfunds,buttherepaymentreduces liabilitiesintheStatementsofNetPosition. 2�,2��.22 35,��.�9 Propertytaxesaredeferredinthefundfinancialstatements, butinthegovernment-widefinancialstatementstheyare recordedasincomeintheyeartheyareassessed.(�,333.03) (�0,3��.��) LoanProceeds (��3,��.00) ChangeinNetPositionofGovernmental Activities(ExhibitB) (�2�,�35.�3) (��,�5�.5�)

Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

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ExhibitETOWN OF WASHINGTON

Balance Sheets - Governmental FundsDecember 31, 2015 and 2014

20�5 20��ASSETS: Cash ��2,�2�.�� 0�,�3�.�3 TaxesReceivable 2�0,��.39 2��,��0.2� TaxLiens 5�,��5.20 59,235.5� TaxAcquiredProperty �2,309.3� �,09�.�5 AccountsReceivable ��,��.50 �0,�52.00 TotalAssets �,0��,290.�� ,0��,000.3� LIABILITIES,RESERVES,ANDFUNDBALANCE: Liabilities: AccountsPayable - 2,��.�0 DueToOtherFunds 3,�35.�� ,�05.�� TotalLiabilities 3,�35.�� ,�5�.3�Reserves: DeferredRevenue 29,�20.2� ��,3�9.�� DeferredTaxRevenue 2�2,�5�.�� 2��,9��.50 TotalReserves 292,3��.�5 2��,3�3.��FundBalance: AssignedforOtherPurposes 23�,��9.2� �9�,3��.�2Unassigned 5��,293.�3 555,505.�� TotalFundBalance ��,��3.�� 52,��2.�3TotalLiabilities,Reserves,and FundBalance �,0��,290.�� ,0��,000.3�Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

TOWNOFWASHINGTON �0�

ExhibitFTOWN OF WASHINGTON

Statements of Revenues, Expenditures, andChanges in Fund Balance - Governmental Fundsfor the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

REVENUES: 20�5 20��PropertyTaxes �,992,2��.2� �,�2�,�39.39ExciseTaxes 22�,�93.�5 22�,�0�.05IntergovernmentalRevenues �0,000.00 �0,000.00HomesteadReimbursement 3�,��2.50 3�,35�.00PublicAssistance 553.�� 2,2��.55PublicWorks 2,0��.2� 3,�92.��Miscellaneous �,�5�.55 ��,�30.32Interest 25,95�.20 29,5�0.��BuildingPermits-Town �,�3�.�5 �,2��.30TreeGrowthReimbursement 3,�22.99 2,�9�.��VeteransReimbursement �,��3.00 �,�59.00UrbanRuralInitiative �5,��.00 �5,22�.00Unclassified �25.00 2�0.00BETE 2�,��5.00 25,�93.00PublicSafety 5�3.33 �,�52.50GeneralGovernment �0,9��.�5 �3,��3.��MiningPermitsandInspections 3,��5.00 �,250.00TotalRevenues 2,�25,0��.�� 2,2�3,099.��EXPENDITURES: Education-MSAD�0 �,33�,39�.35 �,302,��2.35KnoxCountyTax �3�,��.�� 2�,��.��GeneralGovernment 2��,��.�9 2��,��9.��PublicWorks �3�,�02.�� 20,�52.39PublicSafety 52,�2�.�� 39,53�.99PublicAssistance 9��.�9 3,2��.��Unclassified ��,59�.�� 5,3�0.3�TCSWMO 3�,50�.9� 3�,�03.��KnoxCommunication 39,�2�.00 39,5�5.00DebtPrincipal 2�,2��.22 35,��.�9DebtInterest 3,��.�2 �,��3.��TotalExpenditures 2,5�3,5��.�9 2,2�9,52�.55ExcessofExpendituresOverRevenues (��,��5.32) (��,�2�.��)OTHERFINANCINGSOURCES(USES): LoanProceeds ��3,��.00ExcessofExpendituresandOtherUses OverRevenuesandOtherSources (�,�99.32) (��,�2�.��)FundBalance,January� �52,��2.�3 ��9,3�0.2�FundBalance,December3� ��,��3.�� 52,��2.�3

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TOWN OF WASHINGTON ExhibitGStatements of Fiduciary Net Position — Trust Funds

December 31, 2015 and 2014ASSETS

ASSETS: 20�5 20��Cash �0�,2��.�3 9�,3�0.5�DueFromOtherFunds 3,�35.�� ,�05.��TotalAssets �0�,9�2.9� �00,9��.��

LIABILITIESANDNETPOSITIONLIABILITIES: DueToOtherFunds 9,0��.�2 9,055.9�NETPOSITION: RestrictedforPrincipal 5�,�3�.�� 9,53�.��Unassigned 39,��.0� �2,3�3.�0TotalNetPosition 95,90�.�9 9�,920.2�TotalLiabilitiesandNetPosition �0�,9�2.9� �00,9��.��

TOWN OF WASHINGTON ExhibitH

Statements of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position - Nonexpendable Trust Funds

for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014REVENUES: 20�5 20��Interest 2��.�3 2��.�9Contributions 9,0�2.�5 3,�9�.�0TotalRevenues 9,320.3� 3,�3�.�9 EXPENSES: Scholarships 2,029.�0 �,202.00Maintenance 3,3�0.00 29.99TotalExpenses 5,339.�0 �,23�.99ChangeinNetPosition 3,9�0.9� 2,50�.�0NetPosition,January� 9�,920.2� �9,��3.5�NetPosition,December3� 95,90�.�9 9�,920.2�

Theaccompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements


TOWN OF WASHINGTONNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015NOTEA-SUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIES:TheaccountingpoliciesoftheTownofWashingtonconformtogenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciplesasapplicabletogovernmentalunits.�.FinancialReportingEntity TheTownofWashingtonwasincorporatedin��.TheTownoperatesunderatownmeetingformofgovernment. In evaluating theTown ofWashington as a reporting entity,management hasaddressed all potential component units. The primary criteria for including acomponentreportingentityaretheexerciseoffinancialaccountabilitybytheTownofWashington’smunicipalofficials. The Town’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accountingprinciplesgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.TheGovernmentalAccounting Standards Board (GASB) is responsible for establishing GenerallyAcceptedAccountingPrinciples(GAAP)forstateandlocalgovernmentsthroughitspronouncements(StatementsandInterpretations).GovernmentsarealsorequiredtofollowthepronouncementsoftheFinancialAccountingStandardsBoard(FASB)issued through November 30, �9�9 (when applicable) that do not conflict withor contradict GASB pronouncements. The more significant accounting policiesestablishedinGAAPareusedbytheTownasdiscussedbelow. In June �999, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)unanimously approved Statement No. 3�, Basic Financial Statements – and Management’s Discussion and Analysis – for State and Local Governments.CertainsignificantchangesintheStatementsincludethefollowing:

TOWN OF WASHINGTON ExhibitIStatements of Cash Flows

Fiduciary Fund Type - Nonexpendable Trust Fundsfor the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

20�5 20��CASHFLOWSFROMOPERATINGACTIVITIES: Interest 2��.�3 2��.�9CashReceivedforTrustFunds 9,0�2.�5 3,�9�.�0CashPaidforScholarships (2,029.�0) (�,202.00)CashPaidforExpenses (3,3�0.00) (29.99)DueTo(From)OtherFunds �95.59 3,��2.��NetCashProvidedbyOperatingActivities �,��.5� 5,9�9.��CashBalance,January� 9�,3�0.5� 90,�0�.�2CashBalance,December3� �0�,2��.�3 9�,3�0.5�Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

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�.)Thefinancialstatementsnowinclude: • AManagement’sDiscussionandAnalysis(MD&A)sectionprovidingananalysisoftheTown’soverallfinancialpositionandresultsofoperations. • FinancialstatementspreparedusingfullaccrualaccountingforalloftheTown’sactivities,includinginfrastructure(roads,bridges,etc.). 2.)Achangeinthefundfinancialstatementstofocusonthemajorfunds.2.BasicFinancialStatements-Government-WideStatements TheTown’sbasicfinancialstatementsincludebothgovernment-wide(reportingtheTownasawhole)and fund financial statements (reporting theTown’smajorfunds).Boththegovernment-wideandfundfinancialstatementscategorizeprimaryactivitiesasgovernmental.TheTown’sfireprotection,recreation,publicworks,andgeneraladministrativeservicesareclassifiedasgovernmentalactivities. Inthegovernment-wideStatementsofNetPosition,thegovernmentalcolumnispresentedonaconsolidatedbasisbycolumn,andisreportedonafullaccrual,economicresourcebasis,whichrecognizesalllong-termassetsandreceivablesaswellaslong-termdebtandobligations.TheTown’snetpositionisreportedinthreeparts - net invested in capital assets; restricted; and unrestricted. The Town first utilizes restricted resources to finance qualifying activities. The government-wide Statements ofActivities reports both the gross and netcostofeachoftheTown’sfunctions(fire,publicworks,administrative,etc.).Thefunctions are also supported by general government revenues (property, certainintergovernmental revenues, fines, permits, and charges, etc.). The StatementsofActivities reduces gross expenses (including depreciation) by related programrevenues, and operating and capital grants. Program revenues must be directlyassociated with the function (fire, public works, etc.). Operating grants includeoperating-specific anddiscretionary (eitheroperatingor capital) grantswhile thecapitalgrantscolumnreflectscapital-specificgrants. Thenetcosts (by functionorbusiness-typeactivity)arenormallycoveredbygeneralrevenue(property,intergovernmentalrevenues,interestincome,etc.). This government-wide focus is more on the sustainability of theTown as anentityandthechangeintheTown’snetpositionresultingfromthecurrentyear’sactivities.3.BasicFinancialStatements-FundFinancialStatements The financial transactionsof theTownare reported in individual funds in thefundfinancialstatements.Eachfundisaccountedforbyprovidingaseparatesetofself-balancingaccountsthatcompriseitsassets,liabilities,reserves,fundequity,revenues, and expenditures/expenses. The various funds are reported by genericclassificationwithinthefinancialstatements. ThefollowingfundtypesareusedbytheTown: a. GovernmentalFunds: Thefocusofthegovernmentalfunds’measurement(inthefundstatements)isupondeterminationoffinancialpositionandchangesinfinancialposition(sources,uses,andbalancesoffinancialresources)ratherthanuponnetincome.ThefollowingisadescriptionofthegovernmentalfundsoftheTown:


�. GeneralFund: General Fund is the general operating fund of the Town. It is used toaccount for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for inanotherfund. 2. FiduciaryFunds: Fiduciary Funds are used to report assets held in a trustee or agencycapacityforothersandthereforearenotavailabletosupportTownprograms.Thereporting focus is on net assets and changes in net assets and is reported usingaccountingprinciplessimilartoproprietaryfunds. Theemphasisinfundfinancialstatementsisonthemajorfundsineitherthegovernmentalorbusiness-typeactivitiescategories.Nonmajorfundsbycategoryaresummarized intoa singlecolumn.GASBNo.3�sets forthminimumcriteria(percentageof the assets, liabilities, revenues,or expenditures/expensesof eitherfundcategory)forthedeterminationofmajorfunds. TheTown’sfiduciaryfundsarepresentedinthefiduciaryfundfinancialstatements.Sincebydefinitiontheseassetsarebeingheldforthebenefitofathirdparty and cannot be used to address activities or obligations of the government,thesefundsarenotincorporatedintothegovernment-widestatements.�. BasisofAccounting Basis of accounting refers to the point at which revenues or expenditures/expensesarerecognizedintheaccountsandreportedinthefinancialstatements.Itrelatestothetimingofthemeasurementsmaderegardlessofthemeasurementfocusapplied: a. Accrual: Governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements andfiduciaryfundfinancialstatementsarepresentedontheaccrualbasisofaccounting.Revenuesarerecognizedwhenearnedandexpensesarerecognizedwhenincurred. b. ModifiedAccrual: Thegovernmentalfundsfinancialstatementsarepresentedonthemodifiedaccrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting,revenues are recorded when susceptible to accrual; i.e. both measurable andavailable.“Available”meanscollectiblewithinthecurrentperiodorwithin�0daysafteryearend.Expendituresaregenerallyrecognizedunder themodifiedaccrualbasis of accounting when the related liability is incurred. The exception to thisgeneral rule is thatprincipaland interestongeneralobligation long-termdebt, ifany,isrecognizedwhendue.5. FinancialStatementAmounts a. CashandCashEquivalents: TheTownhasdefinedcashandcashequivalents to includecashonhand,demanddeposits,andcashwithfiscalagents.StatutesauthorizetheTreasureroftheTown,asdirectedbythemunicipalofficers,toinvestallmunicipalfunds,includingreserveandtrustfunds,totheextentthatthetermsoftheinstrument,order,orarticlecreatingthefunddonotprohibittheinvestmentinfinancialinstitutionsasdescribedinSection5�0�MRSAandsecuritiesasdescribedinSections5��through5��MRSA.


b. Investments: Investments,includingdeferredcompensationandpensionfunds,arestatedatfairvalue(quotedmarketpriceorthebestavailableestimate). c. CapitalAssets: Capital assetspurchasedor acquiredwithanoriginal costof$�,000.00ormorearereportedathistoricalcostorestimatedhistoricalcost.Contributedassetsarereportedatfairmarketvalueasofthedatereceived.Additions,improvements,and other capital outlays that significantly extend the useful life of an asset arecapitalized. Other costs incurred for repairs and maintenance are expensed asincurred.Depreciationonallassetsisprovidedonthestraight-linebasisoverthefollowingestimatedusefullives: Buildings 20-50Years MachineryandEquipment 5-�0Years Improvements �0-20Years Infrastructure �0-50Years d. Revenues: Substantially,allgovernmentalfundrevenuesareaccrued.Propertytaxesarebilledandcollectedwithinthesameperiodinwhichthetaxesarelevied.InapplyingGASB No. 33 to grant revenues the provider recognizes liabilities and expensesandtherecipientrecognizesreceivablesandrevenuewhentheapplicableeligibilityrequirements, includingtimerequirements,aremet.Resourcestransmittedbeforetheeligibilityrequirementsaremetarereportedasadvancesby theprovideranddeferredrevenuebytherecipient. e. Expenditures: Expendituresarerecognizedwhentherelatedfundliabilityisincurred. f. UseofEstimates: Thepresentationoffinancialstatementsinconformitywithgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciplesrequiresmanagementtomakeestimatesandassumptionsthataffect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingentassetsandliabilitiesatthedateofthefinancialstatementsandthereportedamountsof revenuesandexpensesduring the reportingperiod.Actual resultscoulddifferfromthoseestimates. g.FundBalance: InaccordancewithGASBStatementNo.5�,theTownemploysterminologyandclassificationsforfundbalanceitemsasfollows: Nonspendable fund balances include amounts that are not expected to beconverted to cash, or that are legally required to be maintained intact.The fundbalanceoftheTown’sCemeteryTrustFundisclassifiedasnonspendable. Restricted fund balances are amounts that can be used only for specificpurposesbecauseoflegislationorrestrictionsimposedbydonors.ThefundbalancesoftheTrustFundsareclassifiedasrestricted. Committed fund balances are amounts that can be used only for specificpurposesbecauseofaformalactiontakenbytowngovernment.Budgetcarryforwardamounts(otherthantheschoolbudget)andthefundbalancesintheCemeteryTrust


Fundareinthiscategory. Unassigned fundbalanceareallamounts in theGeneralFund thatarenotassignedtoanothercategory.OnlytheGeneralFundcanhaveanunassignedfundbalance.

NOTEB-CASH:Cash TheTown’scashiscategorizedtogiveanindicationofthelevelofriskassumedbytheTownatyear-end.TheseCategoriesaredefinedasfollows: Category#�-InsuredorcollateralizedwithsecuritiesheldbytheTownorbyitsagentintheTown’sname. Category #2 - Collateralized with securities held by the pledging financialinstitution’strustdepartmentoragentintheTown’sname. Category #3 - Uncollateralized (This includes any bank balance that iscollateralizedwithsecuritiesheldbythepledgingfinancialinstitution,orbyitstrustdepartmentoragentbutnotintheTown’sname.) CARRYING BANK CATEGORYACCOUNTTYPE AMOUNT BALANCE #� #2 #3InterestBearing Accounts $��,�09.93 $�00,��2.32 $�00,��2.32 $- $-

NOTEC-INTERFUNDRECEIVABLESANDPAYABLES: Duetoandduefromotherfundsconsistofthefollowing: DueToTrustFunds $3,�35.��

NOTED-GENERALLONG-TERMDEBT: ThefollowingisasummaryofnotetransactionsoftheTownofWashingtonfortheyearendedDecember3�,20�5: Balance Balance �/�/�5 Additions Reductions �2/3�/�5MachiasSavingsBank-FireTruck 3�,000.00 ��,000.00 ��,000.00TheFirst-LineofCredit 250,000.00 250,000.00MachiasSavingsBank-MunicipalGarage �02,��2.�� 0,2��.22 92,��.59TheFirst-PlowTruck ��3,��.00 ��3,��.00 �3�,��2.�� 393,��.00 2��,2��.22 25�,23�.59

GeneralFund:MachiasSavingsBank-FireTruck: ThenotedatedJune��,20��isfor�0,000.00payable over five years with annual principal payments of 18,000.00. Theinterestrateis2.99%. ��,000.00TheFirst-LineofCredit: The line of credit is a fixed rate (1.00%) nondisclosable revolvinglineofcreditfor250,000.00.Thenoteisdated August��,20�5andmayberenewedonanannualbasis.There wasnobalanceoutstandingatDecember3�,20�5.


MachiasSavingsBank-MunicipalGarage: ThenotedatedJuly3�,20�2paidofftheCamdenNational Bankfor�22,��.��.Itispayableoverelevenyearswith annualprincipalandinterestpaymentsof�2,9��.��. The interest rate is fixed at 2.59%. 92,471.59 TheFirst-PlowTruck: ThenotedatedDecember��,20�5isfor��3,��.00, payableovereightyearswithannualprincipalandinterest paymentsof20,��3.�3.Theinterestrateis2.�5%. ��3,��.00 25�,23�.59 Theannual requirements to amortizenotespayable asofDecember3�,20�5follows:YEARENDING DECEMBER3� PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL 20�� 5,5�2.�3 �,�55.99 5�,�9�.�2 20�� 2�,��5.�0 5,��5.95 33,�5�.�5 20�� 2�,2�3.95 �,93�.�0 33,�5�.�5 20�9 2�,9�2.�0 �,��9.05 33,�5�.�5 Thereafter �2�,032.5� �,5��.05 �32,�0�.5� 25�,23�.59 29,522.�� 2�3,��0.33

NOTEE-GENERALFUNDBUDGET: The Town operates on a net budget as compared with a gross budget. Allrevenues are not estimated, but are credited to the particular operating account.Certainrevenuesarededicatedforparticularpurposesbyvoteofthetownspeopleattheannualtownmeetingoratspecialtownmeetings. Attheannualtownmeeting,heldinMarchofeachyear,thetownspeoplevoteonvariousarticlesonwhichamountsforappropriationshavebeenrecommendedbytheBoardofSelectmenand/ortheBudgetCommittee.

NOTEF-ASSIGNEDFOROTHERPURPOSES: Historically, the townspeople vote to carry certain departmental unexpendedbalancesforward to thefollowingyear forexpenditure.This isusually in lieuofadditionalappropriationsinanyparticularaccount. GeneralGovernment �,��5.�0 PublicSafety 2��.3� PublicWorks 22�,559.5� Unclassified 7,319.63 23�,��9.2�

NOTEG-DEFERREDREVENUE: DeferredRevenueconsistsofthefollowing: Prepaid20��Taxes 3,�09.02 Suspense 2�,��.2� 29,�20.2�


NOTEH-EXPENDITURESINEXCESSOFAPPROPRIATIONS: Duringtheyearexpendituresexceededtotalrevenueandappropriationsinthefollowinggeneralfundcategories:: REVENUEANDFUNCTION APPROPRIATION EXPENDITURES VARIANCELegal �5,53�.22 ��,�29.90 (�,092.��)Interest&LienCostsonTaxes2�,0��.2� 2�,�59.29 (3,0�5.0�)StateVeterans �,��3.00 �,�00.00 (��.00)MiscellaneousRevenues �,�5�.55 �3,095.00 (�,3�3.�5)HomesteadReimbursement 3�,��2.50 3�,��.50 (�35.00)MiningPermits 3,��5.00 �,000.00 (�25.00)Debt �2,500.00 �2,9��.�� (��.��) Theoverdraftsintherevenueaccountswereduetorevenuesnotmeetingbudgetedexpectations;andintheexpenseaccountsexpendituresexceededappropriations.

NOTEI-REVENUERECOGNITION-PROPERTYTAXES: TheTown’s property tax for the current year was levied July �, 20�5 on theassessedvaluelistedasofApril�,20�5foralltaxablerealandpersonalpropertylocated in theTown.TaxesweredueonSeptember30,20�5with interestat�%perannumorpartthereofcommencingOctober2,20�5.Liensarefiledonanyrealpropertywheretaxesremainunpaidbetweeneightandtwelvemonthsafterthelevydate. TheNationalCouncilonGovernmentalAccounting (N.C.G.A.) InterpretationNo.3requiresthatpropertytaxrevenueberecognizedonlytotheextentitwillbecollectedwithin�0daysfollowingtheyearend.Thedeferredtaxrevenueshownonthebalancesheetrepresentspropertytaxesnotexpectedtobecollectedwithin�0daysaftertheyearend. Propertytaxesarerecognizedwhentheybecomeavailable.Availableincludesthosetaxesexpectedtobecollectedwithin�0daysafteryearendasstatedabove.Delinquent taxes are considered fully collectible and therefore no allowance foruncollectibletaxesisprovided.

NOTEJ-INTERESTCOSTINCURRED: During the current year, the Town incurred interest costs totaling $3,��.�2whichwaschargedasanexpensetovariousoperatingaccounts.

NOTEK-RISKMANAGEMENT: TheTownisexposedtovariousrisksoflossrelatedtotorts;theftof,damageto,anddestructionofassets;errorsandomissions;injuriestoemployees;andnaturaldisasters.All significant losses are covered by commercial insurance. There hasbeennosignificantreductionininsurancecoverage.Settlementamountshavenotexceededinsurancecoverageforthecurrentyearorthethreeprioryears.

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NOTEL-PROPERTY,PLANT,ANDEQUIPMENT: ThefollowingisasummaryofchangesinfixedassetsatDecember3�,20�5: BALANCE BALANCE JAN�,20�5 ADDITIONS DISPOSALS DEC3�,20�5LandandImprovements 20,�00.00 20,�00.00Buildings ��,�59.00 ��,�59.00Equipment ��,�35.00 ��,�35.00MotorVehicles �0�,52�.00 ��,��.00 ��,29�.00Infrastructure �2,29�,0��.00 2�9,35�.00 �2,5��,�02.00 �3,�59,��.00 ��,�2�.00 ��,2�0,590.00Accumulated Depreciation (�0,�25,50�.00) (��,�32.00) (��,23�,933.00)NetProperty,Plant,and Equipment 3,033,9�5.00 (30�.00) 3,033,�5�.00

Depreciation expense for the period totaled $��,�32.00. Of that amount,$�,�9�.00was forGeneralGovernment,$3�3,93�.00was forPublicWorks, and$30,�9�.00wasforPublicSafety.

NOTEM-OVERLAPPINGDEBT: TheTownofWashingtonisaparticipantinMSAD#�0andissubjecttoannualassessmentofitsproportionalshareofschoolexpenses.Long-termdebtoutstandinginMSAD#�0forwhichtheTownofWashingtonwouldbeproportionallyresponsibleintheeventtheSchooldefaultedisapproximately$�0,500,�00.00atJune30,20�5.TheTownofWashington’s sharewouldbe�0.0�%of thedebtorapproximately$�,05�,3�0.00. TheTownofWashington is situated inKnoxCountyand is therefore subjectto annual assessment of its proportional share of county taxes. Long-term debtoutstanding in Knox County for which the Town of Washington would beproportionally responsible in the event the County defaulted was $�,990,000.00at December 3�, 20�5. The Town of Washington’s share would be �.9��% orapproximately$3�,�30.00.

NOTEN-SUBSEQUENTEVENTS: Managementhasmadeanevaluationofsubsequenteventstoandincludingtheauditreportdate,whichwasthedatethefinancialstatementswereavailabletobeissued,anddeterminedthatanysubsequenteventsthatwouldrequirerecognitionordisclosurehavebeenconsideredinthepreparationofthefinancialstatements.


ScheduleA-�TOWN OF WASHINGTON

Budgetary Comparison Schedule - General Fundfor the year ended December 31, 2015

ORIGINALANDREVENUES: FINALBUDGET ACTUALPropertyTaxes �,9�5,25�.�5 �,992,2��.2�ExciseTaxes 220,000.00 22�,�93.�5IntergovernmentalRevenues �0,000.00 �0,000.00HomesteadReimbursement 3�,��.50 3�,��2.50BuildingPermits-Town �,200.00 �,�3�.�5TreeGrowthReimbursement 2,�00.00 3,�22.99VeteransReimbursement �,�00.00 �,��3.00Miscellaneous �3,000.00 �,�5�.55Interest 2,000.00 �,��.99PublicWorks ��,�05.2�PublicAssistance 553.��GeneralGovernment �0,9��.�5BETE 2�,��5.00PublicSafety 2�,�29.35 5�3.33Unclassified �25.00MiningPermitsandInspections �,000.00 3,��5.00InterestonOverdueTaxes ��,000.00 2�,0��.2�TotalRevenues 2,35�,��3.30 2,�25,0��.��EXPENDITURES: Education-MSAD#�0 �,350,��3.5� �,33�,39�.35KnoxCountyTax �3�,��.�� 3�,��.��GeneralGovernment 2�0,��.�2 2��,��.�9PublicWorks ��,��.�� 3�,�02.��PublicSafety 5�,353.00 52,�2�.��PublicAssistance 3,500.00 9��.�9Unclassified ��,22�.00 ��,59�.��TCSWMO 3�,50�.9� 3�,50�.9�KnoxCommunication 39,�2�.00 39,�2�.00DebtPrincipal 2�,2��.22 2�,2��.22DebtInterest 3,320.�� 3,��.�2TotalExpenditures 2,39�,203.�2 2,5�3,5��.�9ExcessofExpendituresOverRevenues (39,��0.32) (��,��5.32)OTHERFINANCINGSOURCES: LoanProceeds ��3,��.00ExcessofExpendituresandOtherUsesOver RevenuesandOtherSources (39,��0.32) (�,�99.32)FundBalance,January� �52,��2.�3 �52,��2.�3FundBalance,December3� ��3,��2.�� ,��3.��

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ScheduleA-3TOWN OF WASHINGTON

Statement of Changes in Unappropriated Surplusfor the year ended December 31, 2015

UnappropriatedSurplus,January� 555,505.�� INCREASES: OperatingAccountBalancesLapsed- Net(ScheduleA-�) 55,�3�.��DecreaseinDeferredTaxes �,333.03TotalIncreases ��,9�9.90TotalAvailable ��,��5.�� DECREASES: AppropriatedatAnnualTownMeeting ��,000.00AppropriatedatSpecialTownMeeting �5,��.��TotalDecreases �0�,��.�� UnappropriatedSurplus,December3� 5��,293.�3

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�� ANNUALREPORT

Warrant for 2016 Annual Town Meeting

TO:JudsonButterman,Constable,TownofWashington.

GREETINGSInthenameoftheStateofMaine,youareherebyrequiredtonotifyand

warnthevotersoftheTownofWashington,KnoxCounty,Maine,qualifiedby lawtovote in townaffairs, tomeetat theBryantRoomof theGibbsLibrary,�0OldUnionRoad,Washington,onFriday,March25,20��,at�0:00a.m.,thenandtheretoactonArticle�andbysecretballotonArticle2,assetoutbelow,thepollinghoursthereforetobefrom�0:00a.m.until�:00p.m.;

AndtonotifyandwarnsaidvoterstomeetatthePrescottMemorialSchool,�00WaldoboroRoad,Washington,onSaturday,March2�,20��,at�0:00a.m.,thenandtheretoactonArticles3through�2assetoutbelow,towit:

Article �:To choose a moderator by written ballot to preside at saidmeeting.

Article 2:Toelectallnecessarytownofficersandschoolboardmembersasarerequiredtobeelected.

Article 3:ToelectsevencitizensandtwoalternatestoserveontheTownofWashingtonBudgetCommittee.

Article �:To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to

appointallnecessarytownofficials. Article 5:To see if the Town will vote to authorize that the Plumbing

Inspectorbepaidfromfeescollectedfromplumbingpermits;theE9��CoordinatorbepaidfromE9��applicationsfees;andthe Driveway Entrance Coordinator be paid from drivewayentranceapplicationfees.


Article �:Toseeifthetownwillvotetoallowtheselectboardtonegotiateand pay wages at a pay rate not to exceed prevailing wageratessetbytheMaineStateDepartmentofTransportation,forcompensationofpersonnellaborcostspertainingtotheTownofWashingtonroadscrew,andtoallowtheSelectboardtonegotiatetherateperhourcostforequipmentusedinmaintainingpublicroadsfortheensuingyear.

Current prevailing labor rates set by the Maine Dept. of Transportation are as follows:

HighwayCrewSupervisor $2�.9�hr. TruckDrivers(2,3and�axles) $��.�3hr. FrontEndLoaderOperators(class3classification) $��.��hr. Current Labor Rates for the Town of Washington roads crew

positions are as follows: RoadForeman $2�.0�hr. RegularPlowTruckDrivers $��.2�hr. ReservePlowTruckDrivers $��.��hr.Article �:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheMunicipalOfficers

tospendanamountnottoexceed3/�2ofthebudgetedamountineachbudgetedcategoryofthe20��annualbudgetduringtheperiod fromJanuary�,20��, to thedateof the20��AnnualTownMeeting.

Explanation: This article legalizes municipal expenditures made after the fiscal year ends, but before the next Annual Town Meeting.

Article �:ToseeiftheTownwillfixadatewhentaxeswillbedueand

payable,andfixarateofinteresttobechargedonunpaidtaxesaftersaiddate.

(Selectmen and Tax Collector recommend 2016 taxes will be due and payable on October 1, 2016) (Maximum interest rate on overdue taxes allowed by State Law: 7.0%)

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Article 9:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetosettheinterestratetobepaidbytheTownonabatedtaxesat�%.

Explanation: If taxes are paid and later abated, the Town must refund the abated taxes and pay interest on them. 36 MRSA, Sub. Sect. 506A calls for interest of 12% on abated taxes if the Town fails to set a rate. The rate set by the Town cannot be less than 8%.

Article �0:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheMunicipalOfficerstomakeafinaldeterminationregardingtheclosingoropeningofroadstowintermaintenancepursuantto23MRSASection2953.

Article ��:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheSelectmentosell

anddisposeofproperty acquiredby tax liens, other liens, orotherprocesses,andtoissuequitclaimdeedsforsame.Beforegoingtopublicauction,Selectmenareauthorizedtoofferthesaleofthepropertytotheformerownerforbacktaxes,interests,andcosts.Iftheofferisnotacceptedin�0days,theSelectmenshalldisposeofthepropertybypublicauctionorsealedbid.Allnetproceedsfromanyauctionorsealedbidshallbeplacedinthetown’sroadreserveaccount.

Article �2:ToseeiftheTownwillauthorizetheSelectmentoappropriatemoneyfromthesaleofanyTowntaxacquiredlandstopaythecostsofsaidsale.

Article �3:To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to

disposeoftown-owneditemswithavalueof$5,000.00orlessundersuchtermsandconditionsastheydeemadvisable.

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Article ��:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoappropriatethe20�5SnowmobileRefund to the Washington Hill & Gully Riders for the solepurpose of maintaining their snowmobile trails, to be opento theuseof thepublic fromNovember�5untilApril�andtoauthorizethemunicipalofficerstoenterintoanagreementwiththeclub,undersuchtermsandconditionsasthemunicipalofficers may deem advisable, for that purpose, or see whatactiontheTownwilltake.

Explanation: The snowmobile registration money must be appropriated annually by the Town for whatever purpose it desires. If all or part of it is appropriated to the snowmobile club, one of the conditions of that appropriation must be that the club’s trails are open to public use. Otherwise, it would be an illegal appropriation of public funds for a private group.

Article �5:Tosee if theTownwillauthorize theTaxCollector toacceptprepaymentoftaxesfortheyears20��and20��fortaxesnotyetdueorassessedandfornointeresttoaccrue.

Article ��:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheTaxCollectorto

offeraTaxClubPaymentPlanandtowaiveinterestontaxesforthoseaccountsthatarekeptcurrent.

Article ��:To see if theTown will vote to authorize the Fire Chief and

othermunicipalofficialstoapplyforHomelandSecurityand/orothergrantsforEmergencyServices.

Article ��:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetospendanygrantmoneyreceived,

nottoexceedtheamountofthegrant,forthestatedpurposesofthegrantonly.

Article �9:To see if theTownwill vote tomove the20��overlay, plus

supplementaltaxassessmentsandlessanytaxabatements,intotheRoadReserveAccount.

Article 20:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoappropriate$520�.3�toinstalla

heatpump/coolingsystemintheTownOffice.

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Article 2�:To see if the Town will vote to appropriate up to $��5,000from the Road Maintenance Account and the Local RoadsAssistanceProgram(LRAP)Account for repairand repavingof theHopkinsRoadandtoallowtheBoardofSelectmentodeterminetheamountoffundingtotakefromeachaccount.

Article 22:Toseeifthetownwillvotetorescindthe2003votedirecting

theSelectmentoenforcethe“handcarryonly”forlaunchingofboatsattheWashingtonPondboatlandingbyrestrictingaccesstotrailermountedboats.

Explanation: The Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has informed the Selectmen that regulations set forth will not allow them to continue to stock the pond with any species of fish if access is restricted to hand carry only. This is a state wide regulation. The effect that this will have on the fishery is absolute. According to the IFW representative, stocked Brook Trout will disappear within the current year, stocked Brown Trout will disappear within 3 years.

Article 23:Tosee if theTownwillvote toadopt the20�5-20��updatedStateModelFloodplainManagementOrdinance.

Article 2�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoamendtheLandUseOrdinancebyaddingasectionregardingSolarArrays.

Article 25:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoamendtheLandUseOrdinancebyaddingasectionregardingWindandAntennaArrays.

Article2�:To see if theTownwill vote to amendArticle9.�,Duration,of theTri-County SolidWaste Management Or OrganizationInterlocalCooperativeAgreementbyextendingthe25-yeartermoftheoriginalAgreement,whichwouldcausetheAgreementtoexpireonOctober��,20��,foranadditionalandcontinuous��-year term expiring on October ��, 203� and to providethatallprovisionsoftheInterlocalCooperativeAgreement,asamended,remaininfullforceandeffect.

Footnote: This Article must be voted on as written with no amendments.


Article 2�:Toseeifthetownwillauthorizetheselectboardtoestablishthepositionof“townadministrator”toworkpart-timeaminimumof22hoursperweek,performingdutiesdeemednecessarybytheselectboard,and to furthersee if the townwill raiseandappropriate$2�,000.00forsaidposition.

Explanation: Partial funding for the position would come from a $5000.00 reduction to each select board position and $13,000.00 raised and appropriated from property taxes.

Duties shall include but are not limited to : budget preparation and monitoring, weekly select board agenda, warrant preparation, general assistance administrator, general town office supervision, yearly review and evaluations of all town employees and other duties assigned by the select board.

Article 2�:To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the followingGeneralFundrevenuestobeappliedtowardthe20��propertytaxcommitment,therebydecreasingthe20��taxcommitmentby$39�,�00.00.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend: ExciseTaxRevenue 220,000.00 RevenueSharing ��,000.00 TreeGrowthReimbursement 3,500.00 BuildingPermits �,300.00 MiningPermitsandInspections 3,000.00 InterestonOverdueTaxes �2,000.00 VeteransReimbursement �,�00.00 OtherTownFeesCollected 9,200.00 Unexpended20�5Appropriations 55,000.00 UndesignatedFundBalance 20,000.00 GeneralFundInterest 5,000.00 Total $39�,�00.00

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Article 29:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$230,��2.00from property taxation for 20�� Knox County, Tri-CountySolidWasteManagementOrganizationandUnionAmbulanceassessments.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines:

KnoxCountyTaxAssessment $��,��3.00 KnoxCountyCommunications �0,2�0.00 Tri-CountySolidWaste 3�,3�3.00 UnionAmbulance �2,��.00 $230,��2.00

Article 30:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$53,350.00frompropertytaxationforGeneralGovernmentOperations.


LegalFees $�5,000.00 Administration $3�,350.00 Advertising 500.00 AuditofTownBooks 5,000.00 ComputerAnnualFees �0,000.00 ComputerTechSupport �50.00 MMADues 3,000.00 Mileage �,500.00 MoneyOrderFees �00.00 OfficeEquipment �,000.00 OfficeSupplies 3,000.00 Postage 2,000.00 PrintingandPhotocopies 200.00 SelectmenDiscretionaryFund 500.00 TaxMaps �,000.00 TaxBilling �,500.00 TownReportPrinting 3,000.00 WorkshopsandTraining 2,000.00 Subtotal $3�,350.00 Total $53,350.00


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Article 3�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$29,��2.00frompropertytaxationforInsurance.


MMAInsuranceRiskPool $��,000.00 UnemploymentInsurance �,50�.00 Worker’sCompensationPremium �,95�.00 VolunteerInsurance 200.00 FirefighterAccidentInsurance �00.00 Total $29,��2.00Article 32:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$��,9�5.00

frompropertytaxationforSalaries,Stipends,EmployeeHealthInsurance,andPayrollExpenses.


SalariesandStipends $�20,9�5.00 Selectmen(3) �9,500.00 Secretary-Selectmen �50.00 TownClerk/TaxCollector 22,��3.00 Treasurer �2,��2.00 DeputyTownClerk/TaxCollector/Treasurer 22,000.00 RegistrarofVoters �,500.00 BallotClerks �,500.00 EMADirector �50.00 HealthOfficer 500.00 FireWarden(2) 300.00 FireChief �,000.00 DeputyFireChief 3,000.00 FirefighterStipends 3,�50.00 Secretary-PlanningBoard �,250.00 Secretary–AppealsBoard 350.00 Assessor’sAgent �,500.00 AnimalControlOfficer 2000.00 DeputyAnimalControlOfficer 2000.00 CodeEnforcementOfficer �5,000.00 Constable �00.00 ModeratorofopenMarchtownmeeting 200.00 SchoolBoardMemberStipend(2) �,000.00


CustodialServices �,500.00 Sub-total $�20,9�5.00 TownPortionofEmployeeHealthInsurance 2�,000.00 FICAPayrollExpenses ��,000.00 Total $��,9�5.00 Article 33:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$3��,�52.00

from property taxation for Maintenance of Town Roads andrelatedoperations.


RoadMaintenanceMaterials&Supplies �2,000.00 PlowTruckPayment 20,��.00 TruckFuel �5,000.00 TruckMaintenance P�00 �,000.00 P200 �,000.00 P300 �,000.00 P�00 �,000.00 P500 �,000.00 CuttingEdgesandSanderChains �,500.00 Culverts 3,000.00 LoaderandBackhoeFuel 3,000.00

Loader,Backhoe&ChipperMaintenance �,500.00 GarageMortgage �2,9��.00

GarageUtilities �,000.00 GarageMaintenance 2,000.00 RoadMaintenanceLabor �00,000.00

EquipmentRental �3,000.00 ScreeningWinterSand �3,000.00 RoadSalt 25,000.00 E9��andRoadSigns �,000.00 PavingofHopkinsRoad �25,000.00 DriverOSHAandDOTScreeningandTesting �00.00 Total $3��,�52.00


Article 3�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$3,000.00frompropertytaxationforGeneralAssistance.


GeneralAssistance 3,000.00

Article 35:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$��,0��.00frompropertytaxationforPublicSafety.


FireDepartmentGeneralSupport �0,500.00 FireDepartmentEquipment �0,000.00 FirefighterTraining 2,000.00 FirefighterPhysicals 2,500.00 FireTruckLoanPayment ��,5��.00 HoseTesting 2,500.00 Total $��,0��.00

Article 3�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�3,000.00frompropertytaxationforUtilitiesandMaintenance.


TownUtilities ��,000.00 BuildingMaintenance �,000.00 CemeteryMaintenance �3,000.00 StreetLights 3,000.00 MunicipalComplexSnowRemoval 3,000.00 Total $�3,000.00Article 3�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�,500.00

frompropertytaxationforBoardsandCommittees. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory

lines: ConservationandParksCommittee 300.00 PlanningBoardExpense 300.00 MidcoastRegionalPlanningCommission �00.00 ComprehensivePlanReviewCommittee 300.00 Total $�500.00


Article 3�:Toseeifthetownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�3.000.00frompropertytaxationforTownCarry-overAccounts.


TownRecordPreservationFund 3,000.00 RoadMaintenanceTruckFund �0,000.00 Total $�3,000.00

Article 39:Toseeifthetownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�0,�2�.00frompropertytaxationforMiscellaneousAccounts.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: Mid-CoastHumaneSociety �,52�.00

FlagsforVeteransGravesandTownParks �50.00 DamariscottaLakeWatershedDues 50.00 WashingtonWatershedAssociationLakeTesting 500.00 SocialAgenciesandConcerns �,599.00 CoastalTrans �50.00 NewHopeforWomen �50.00 BroadreachServices �50.00 WashingtonFoodBank 2,000.00 SpectrumGenerations 920.00 PenquisCommunityActionProgram 929.00 WashingtonCommunityScholarship �,500.00

Sub-total �,599.00 Total $�0,�2�.00

Article �0:To see if the town will vote to appropriate $�5,�2�.00 fromthe 20�� Local RoadsAssistance Program (LRAP) for roadimprovement.

Selectmen recommend as advisory lines: PavingofTownRoads $50,000.00 CapitalImprovementofTownRoads 25,�2�.00 Total $�5,�2�.00


Article ��:To see if the town will vote to authorize the selectmen topurchaseanewFirePumperTruckwithacostnot toexceed$325,000minusanygrantsthatcouldbeappliedtothecostofthetruckandtoallowtheselectmentodeterminethefinancingforsaidpurchaseinamannermostadvantageoustotheTown.

Treasurer’s Financial Statement, Town of Washington: 1. Total Town Indebtedness a. Total Mortgage - Municipal Garage (11 years

remaining) $92,473.78 b. Total Fire Truck Loan – “Tanker 1” (2016 Final

payment) 18,547.17 c. Total Plow Truck (8 year loan) 143,766.00 Total Indebtedness $254,786.95 2. Costs a. New Fire Pumper Truck $325,000.00 b. New Fire Pumper Truck Interest (12 year loan @ 3.10%) 67,184.00 Total Payment $392,184.00 The validity of the above loans and the voter’s ratification of the

loan may not be affected by any errors in the above estimates. If the actual amount of total debt for the mortgage and loan varies from the estimate, the ratification by the electors is nevertheless conclusive, and the validity of the loan is not affected by reason of variance.

Ann Dean, Town Treasurer

Article �2:To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen toappropriateanyadditionalRevenueSharingfunds,shouldsuchfundsbecomeavailable,tofurtherreducethe20��propertytaxcommitment.

Givenunderourhandsonthis2�thdayofFebruary,20��:

Town of WashingtonP.O. Box 408

40 Old Union Rd., Washington, ME 04574Washington.Maine.Gov

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�2� ANNUALREPORTIndexAssessors’Report......................................................................................19Broadreach.................................................................................................50BudgetCommittee....................................................................................30CoastalTransInc........................................................................................51CodeEnforcementOfficer’sReport...........................................................33ConservationCommittee............................................................................41Dedication....................................................................................................3EmergencyManagementAgency..............................................................36GibbsLibraryReport.................................................................................44Governor’sReport......................................................................................65Hill&GullyRidersSnowmobileClub......................................................43InMemoriam...............................................................................................4IndependentAuditor’sReport....................................................................94MidcoastMaineCommunityAction..........................................................52NewHopeforWomen................................................................................53Penquis.......................................................................................................56PlanningBoard...........................................................................................29PlumbingReport........................................................................................33PublicWorksReport..................................................................................37RecreationCommittee...............................................................................42RegistrarofVotersReport..........................................................................28Results-2015TownMeeting,March27,2015.........................................69Results-SpecialTownMeeting,April6,2015.........................................86Results-SpecialTownMeeting,August5,2015......................................91Results-SpecialTownMeeting,December30,2015...............................92Selectmen’sReport.....................................................................................9SpectrumGenerations................................................................................57StateRepresentative’sReport....................................................................67StateSenator’sReport................................................................................66TaxCollector’sReport...............................................................................21TownClerk’sReport..................................................................................16TownOfficers...............................................................................................5Treasurer’sReport......................................................................................14TriCountySolidWasteManagementOrganization..................................58TrustUnderDeedofMadgeH.Walker.....................................................48U.S.Representative’sReport.....................................................................64U.S.Senators’Reports...............................................................................60Warrant–2016AnnualTownMeeting....................................................116WashingtonCommunityScholarshipCommittee......................................47WashingtonFireDepartment.....................................................................34WashingtonHistoricalSociety..................................................................45WashingtonLakesWatershedAssociation.................................................38

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