Eliot, ME

Planning Board

Conservation Commission

Select Board

The Eliot Select Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on six items: an electrical permit, a Beech Road sidewalk matching grant, mobile home park lot rental stabilization, a subsurface wastewater disposal amendment, housing comprehensive plan and state law, and a data center. The board is gathering input before deciding on these matters.

• Electrical permit
• Beech Road sidewalk matching grant
• Mobile home park lot rental stabilization
• Subsurface wastewater disposal amendment
• Housing comp plan and state law

Planning Board

The Eliot Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three proposed amendments to the Town Code, covering housing-related changes to comply with state laws, data center regulations, and subsurface wastewater disposal systems. The board will also discuss November ordinances and other business. Public input is invited.

• Public hearing on Chapter 1, 33, and 45 amendments for housing compliance with state laws
• Public hearing on Chapter 1, 44, 45 amendments for data centers and public utility conformance
• Public hearing on Chapter 1, 41, 45 amendments for subsurface wastewater disposal reserve area and reporting
• Discussion of November ordinances
• 10-minute public input session

Planning Board

The Eliot Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a continued shoreland zoning permit for a permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float at 419 River Road, and will discuss a new application for a fixed pier and float at 8 Wisteria Lane. The board will also review minutes from June 2, 2026, and discuss November ordinances.

• Continued public hearing: 419 River Road (Map 25, Lot 7), PB26-04, shoreland zoning permit for permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float
• New business: 8 Wisteria Lane (Map 14, Lot 6), PB26-06, construct 6' x 30' fixed pier, 3' x 32' gangway, 10' x 20' float
• Discussion of November ordinances
• Review and approve minutes from June 2, 2026
• Next meeting set for September 1, 2026

Select Board

The Eliot Select Board will consider a $45,000 reserve fund transfer for a traffic signal upgrade at Beech, Depot, and Goodwin/HLD, renew and approve liquor licenses for two businesses, and review draft warrant articles for the upcoming town meeting. The board will also accept a resignation from the Aging in Place committee and approve multiple payroll and accounts payable warrants. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Reserve fund transfer of $45,000 for signal upgrade at Beech, Depot, Goodwin/HLD
• Renewal of beer/wine license for Eliot Maine Market LLC at 177 Moses Gerrish Farmer Road
• New beer/wine/spirits license for Ashbro Management and Holdings LLC at 28 Levesque Drive
• Draft warrant articles: electrical permit, Beech Road sidewalk matching grant, mobile home park lot rental stabilization, subsurface wastewater disposal amendment, housing comp plan and state law, data center
• Payroll warrants totaling $328,487.74 and accounts payable warrants totaling $716,802.27

Budget Committee

The Eliot Budget Committee will hear from the school superintendent about factors affecting the FY'28 school budget, then discuss and vote on funding for the State-Beech Active Transportation & Infrastructure Project. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Discussion and vote on funding for the State-Beech Active Transportation & Infrastructure Project
• Guest speaker: Dr. Caroline Arakelian, Marshwood's Superintendent of Schools, on factors affecting the FY'28 school budget
• Review and approve meeting minutes from July 8, 2026

Agriculture & Food Security Commission

The Eliot Agriculture & Food Security Commission will accept minutes from June and July 2026. The primary agenda items involve confirming dates for fall workshops and continuing discussions on initiatives for the next spring and summer. The meeting is in-person only, as no remote policy is currently accepted.

• Acceptance of minutes from June 1, 2026, and July 13, 2026
• Confirmation of fall workshop dates
• Discussion of initiatives for next spring/summer

Conservation Commission

The Eliot Conservation Commission is holding its regular business meeting, where it will review June minutes, welcome a new member, and discuss open space and trails projects. The commission will also consider proposed town ordinances on community septic systems and data centers, and review a new town planner position.

• Welcome Merra Howe as new commission member
• Deed research project update (Lisa)
• York River Watershed grant and Punkintown Town Forest project (Peter)
• Discussion of proposed town ordinances: Community Septic and Data Centers
• Eliot Festival Day booth and fall cleanup planning

Planning Board

The Eliot Planning Board will review a proposal to replace an existing tidal access structure at 8 Wisteria Lane with a new pier, gangway, and float. The board will also hold the first reading of two proposed ordinances regarding data centers and community septic systems, which are scheduled for the November 2026 ballot. A public hearing for a separate project at 419 River Road has been rescheduled to August 18, 2026.

• Review of application PB 26-06 for a 6' x 30' fixed pier, 3' x 32' gangway, and 10' x 20' float at 8 Wisteria Lane
• First reading of proposed ordinance regarding Data Centers for the November 2026 ballot
• First reading of proposed ordinance regarding Community Septic for the November 2026 ballot
• Notice that the public hearing for 419 River Road (PB26-04) is rescheduled to August 18, 2026

Planning Board

The Eliot Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a shoreland zoning permit for a permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float at 419 River Road. The applicant has reduced the pier system length from 60 to 54 feet, with a total system length of 119 feet. The board will review compliance with shoreland zoning standards, address abutter concerns about navigation and visual impacts, and consider legal questions about right, title, and interest. A decision may be made or the application may be continued.

• Continued public hearing for PB26-04: 419 River Road (Map 25, Lot 7) – permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float
• Proposed pier system: 54-foot fixed pier, 40-foot gangway, and two floats (total 119 feet)
• Abutter concerns about navigation, visual impacts, and pier length; applicant cites 2-3 hours additional tidal access
• DEP concurrence (7/8/26) on right, title, and interest; legal dispute between abutters' and applicant's attorneys
• Discussion of November ordinances under other business

Select Board

The Select Board is receiving the Town Manager's July 16, 2026 report, which focuses on website usability improvements and vendor coordination. The report highlights work with CivicPlus, Iworqs, and CAI mapping to streamline online applications and services. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Website 'Applications' page launched to coordinate town services
• Coordination with Iworqs vendor to improve platform effectiveness
• Mapping vendor CAI partnership for improved customer experience
• Staff recognition for Kim Tackett's role in website and vendor liaison work

Agriculture & Food Security Commission

The Eliot Agriculture & Food Security Commission will hold a routine meeting to accept previous minutes and begin planning for upcoming fall workshops. The body will also discuss potential larger initiatives for the next spring and summer seasons. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Planning for fall workshops and selecting dates
• Discussion of larger initiatives for next spring/summer

Select Board

The Eliot Select Board will approve payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling approximately $758,000. The board will also renew operating licenses for Shipyard Brew Pub and JAR Co. Eliot. Additionally, the board will discuss FY 27 goals and review the annual MS4 stormwater report.

• Approval of Payroll Warrants #106 ($78,600.05), #107 ($66,295.04), #1 ($118,220.54), and #2 ($990.48)
• Approval of Accounts Payable Warrants AP062526 ($278,694.84) and AP070226 ($195,369.64)
• Renewal of Dancing and Entertainment License for Shipyard Brew Pub at 28 Levesque Drive
• Renewal of All Alcohol License for Shipyard Brew Pub at 28 Levesque Drive
• Renewal of Cannabis Adult Use Retail license for JAR Co. Eliot 2LLC15 at 15 MacLellan Drive

The Eliot Select Board unanimously approved the Annual MS4 General Permit Report, renewed three licenses (Shipyard Brew Pub and JAR Co Eliot 2 LLC) via consent agenda, and approved payroll and accounts payable warrants. The board also discussed the Frost-Tufts Park playscape surfacing options, DPW staffing retirements, and a potential Town Manager search, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved June 25, 2026 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Accepted Town Manager's report and directed posting on town website (5-0)
• Approved Annual MS4 General Permit Report (5-0)
• Renewed Dancing and Entertainment License for Shipyard Brew Pub (5-0)
• Renewed All Alcohol License for Shipyard Brew Pub (5-0)
• Renewed Cannabis Adult Use Retail License for JAR Co Eliot 2 LLC (5-0)
• Approved Payroll and Accounts Payable Warrants (5-0)

Budget Committee

The Eliot Budget Committee will meet to review minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the 5-year budget forecast. A guest speaker, Town Assessor Donald Ferrara, will discuss factors affecting the mil rate and property assessments for FY'27. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no votes on specific budget items listed.

• Guest speaker: Town Assessor Donald Ferrara on factors affecting mil rate and property assessments in FY'27
• Discussion of 5-year Budget Forecast
• Review and approve meeting minutes from June 10, 2026
• Public comment period

Select Board

The Select Board will receive the Town Manager's report on the Route 236 sewer project, which is under budget and on track for a June 30 deadline, with pump stations operational. The report also covers progress on the Murray Rowe and Frost Tufts recreation projects, and notes a poorly attended police scam seminar that will be followed by PSAs.

• Route 236 sewer project: $20+ million, under budget, completion by June 30
• Sinkhole repair on Harold L Dow completed, excess groundwater to be rerouted to stream
• Frost Tufts: tennis/pickleball surface installed, play scape and pickleball courts pending
• Murray Rowe: baseball diamond drainage work delayed by weather
• Police scam seminar on June 22 drew no attendees; PSAs planned

The Eliot Select Board unanimously approved minutes, the town manager's report, several board and committee appointments, and payroll and accounts payable warrants. The board also received updates on the water and sewer extension project and the Hammond Park pavilion project, but took no formal action on either.

• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Town Manager's report and directed posting on town website (5-0)
• Appointed Merra Howe to Conservation Commission, term ending June 30, 2029 (5-0)
• Reappointed members to Aging In Place and Agriculture and Food Security Committees, term ending June 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Reappointed Kari Moore and Lisa Wise to Conservation Commission, term ending June 30, 2029 (5-0)
• Reappointed Carmela Braun and Karina Hlynka, term ending June 30, 2031 (5-0)
• Confirmed Town Manager's appointments (5-0)
• Approved payroll warrant #105 ($79,889.22) and accounts payable warrant #AP061126 ($1,022,585.64) (5-0)

Aging-In-Place Committee

The Eliot Aging-In-Place Committee is holding its monthly meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, review the treasurer's report, and conduct new business. The main items are electing new officers for 2026-2027 and discussing the committee's future direction and event suggestions. The meeting is procedural and planning-focused, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Election of new officers for 2026-2027
• Discussion on future direction of the Aging-In-Place Program
• Suggestions for events
• Treasurer's report review

Planning Board

The Eliot Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a shoreland zoning permit for a permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float at 419 River Road, with abutters raising concerns about length, navigation, and legal issues. The board will also review a subdivision plan amendment for fire suppression at 76 Cedar Road and discuss November 2026 ordinance amendments on housing. The meeting includes public input and review of minutes.

• 419 River Road (Map 25, Lot 7): Shoreland zoning permit for permanent pier (5 ft wide, 60 ft long), seasonal gangway (3 ft wide, 40 ft long), and float (8 ft x 14 ft)
• 76 Cedar Road (Map 71, Lot 25): Subdivision plan amendment for fire suppression
• November 2026 ordinance amendments on housing (public hearing discussion)
• 434 Harold Dow Hwy. (PB26-03): Notice of decision
• Election of officials and 10-minute public input session

Select Board

The Eliot Select Board will hold its regular meeting, including reorganization, public comment, and approval of minutes. They will discuss the FY27 budget with the Town Manager, review warrant signing for ERP-MUNIS, and approve payroll and accounts payable warrants. The agenda includes one reappointment to the Planning Board and a report from the Town Manager.

• Reappointment of Carmela Braun to Eliot Planning Board, term ending June 30, 2031
• Discussion with Town Manager about FY27 budget
• Payroll warrants #103 ($61,956.40) and #104 ($70,845.04)
• Accounts payable warrants #AP052826 ($131,221.53) and #AP060426 ($1,233,533.83)
• Town Manager's report on June 9 election preparations

The Eliot Select Board reorganized, electing William Widi as Chair, Lauren Dow as Vice Chair, and Cabot Trott as Secretary (4-1). The board accepted the Town Manager's report, approved minutes, accepted Christine Bennett's resignation from the Planning Board, and unanimously approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $1.4 million. No action was taken on Carmela Braun's reappointment to the Planning Board, which will be considered at the next meeting.

• Elected William Widi as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Lauren Dow as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Cabot Trott as Secretary (4-1)
• Approved minutes of May 14 and May 28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted Town Manager's report and directed posting on website (unanimous)
• Accepted Christine Bennett's resignation from Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants #103 and #104 totaling $132,801.44 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants #AP052826 and #AP060426 totaling $1,364,755.36 (unanimous)

Budget Committee

The Eliot Budget Committee is meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, and to review and approve the minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive budget items listed for discussion.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Review and approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026 at Eliot Town Hall

The Eliot Budget Committee unanimously re-elected Gene Wypyski as Chair, Jim Latter as Vice Chair, and Diane Holt as Secretary for the 2026-2027 term. The committee approved the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (4-0-1). Members discussed establishing a multi-year budget forecasting process for fiscal years 2029-2031, following voter approval of a charter amendment expanding their role, and planned to invite external speakers to future meetings.

• Re-elected Gene Wypyski as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Jim Latter as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Diane Holt as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (4-0-1)

Conservation Commission

The Eliot Conservation Commission is holding its regular business meeting, with a presentation from the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission on an online mapper for the Open Space Plan. They will also review minutes, follow up on prior presentations and action items, and discuss education outreach and scheduling.

• Presentation by SMPDC on Open Space Plan Online Mapper
• Review of April and May minutes
• Follow-up on PREP presentation and recommendations for Eliot
• Discussion of Election Day Table education outreach
• Decision on whether to meet in July

The Eliot Conservation Commission voted to explore PREP's Project Builder opportunity, which could support a wildlife/conservation overlay district. They also approved the April and May meeting minutes, discussed updates to the Open Space Plan online mapper, and decided to skip the July meeting.

• Approved April and May meeting minutes
• Motion to explore PREP's Project Builder opportunity passed unanimously
• Motion to skip July meeting passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed unanimously

Planning Board

The Eliot Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a shoreland zoning permit for a permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float at 419 River Road (Map 25, Lot 7). The board will also review proposed housing-related ordinance amendments and approve several sets of minutes. The applicant or agent must be present for review.

• Public hearing on PB26-04: 419 River Road pier, gangway, and float (Map 25, Lot 7)
• Review of proposed housing ordinance amendments (Chapter 1, 33, 45) for November referendum
• Approval of minutes from October 24, 2023, January 7, 2025, January 14, 2025, and April 15, 2025
• Notice of decision for 293 River Rd. (PB23-19)
• 10-minute public input session

The Planning Board continued the public hearing for the shoreland zoning permit application for a permanent pier, seasonal gangway, and float at 419 River Road (PB26-04) to June 16, 2026, due to late-submitted information from an abutter's attorney and pending state reviews. The board also approved minutes from October 24, 2023, January 7, 2025, and January 14, 2025, and a Notice of Decision for PB23-19, all by 3-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of proposed ordinance amendments but no action.

• Continued public hearing for PB26-04 (419 River Road pier) to June 16, 2026
• Approved minutes of October 24, 2023, as amended (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025, as amended (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025, as amended (3-0)
• Approved Notice of Decision for PB23-19 (293 River Road) as amended (3-0)

Agriculture & Food Security Commission

The Eliot Agriculture & Food Security Commission is meeting to accept prior minutes and discuss upcoming events, including spring workshops, Maine Farm Day in July 2026, and possible participation in Eliot Festival Day. The agenda is routine and contains no votes on ordinances, contracts, or spending.

• Accept minutes from March 2 and April 6, 2026 meetings
• Update on spring workshops and planning for next year
• Update on Maine Farm Day in July 2026
• Discuss participation in Eliot Festival Day

Select Board

The Eliot Select Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on the Annual Town Meeting Referendum, approval of minutes and warrants, and a town manager's report. The board will also consider a police department request to use $67,000 in reserve funds, a resignation from the Board of Appeals, and legal authorization for the town manager.

• Public hearing on Annual Town Meeting Referendum
• Police Department request for $67,000 in reserve funds
• Resignation of Charles Rankie from Eliot Board of Appeals
• Payroll warrants totaling $201,577.54
• Accounts payable warrants totaling $1,272,019.96

The Select Board unanimously approved the Police Department's request to use up to $67,000 in reserve funds for new tasers, body cameras, and related technology. The board also reviewed the FY2027 budget and the Hammond Park Pavilion funding plan, and accepted the Town Manager's report. Minutes from May 14 were tabled for review under the new minutes policy.

• Approved $67,000 police reserve fund use for Axon contract (5-0)
• Accepted Town Manager's report and directed posting on website (5-0)
• Thanked Charles Rankie for Board of Appeals service (5-0)
• Approved payroll warrants #97, #99, #101 totaling $201,577.54 (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable warrants #98, #100, #AP051426 totaling $1,272,019.96 (5-0)
• Tabled May 14, 2026 minutes for review under new policy