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The Town of Sorrento Annual Report for July 2025 to June 2026 is now available. Please click on the name of the document to download. Sorrento Town Election Tuesday June 9 8 am to 8 pm Annual Meeting Monday June 22 7 pm Sorrento Community Building Sorrento Bulky Trash Day Friday, July 31, 7 am to noon Like last year, it will be in the Town Center parking lot. Details about cost to follow. NOTICES 2025 Sorrento Comprehensive Plan REGULAR OFFICE HOURS : Mon 8-3, Wed 9-5, Fri 7-12. (If Mon is a holiday we will be open Tues 8-3) Select Board Meetings 1st/3rd Wednesday of each month. 7 pm in the Sorrento Community Building and via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535623920?pwd=d010ajZHVE9sbStmQXpZSG M rZkNwUT09 Passcode : 307652 Planning Board Meetings first Thursday of each month. 6 pm in the Sorrento Town Office Rapid Renewal is available for all re-registrations. If you have trouble accessing it please contact the Town Clerk. Expiration Dates TRAILERS: Can be registered for 1 or 2 years, same month, except over 2000 lb. Large trailers expire in Feb. (1 year only) BOATS: Expire Dec. 31st ATVs: Expire June 30th SNOWMOBILES: Expire June 30th MOTORCYCLES: Expire March 31 of every year, except antique The State comments period for the revised Sorrento Comprehensive Plan has ended. Plea se see public notice on the 2025 Sorrento Comprehensive page for details Once state review is complete and the plan is accepted it will be turned back to Sorrento. The town will hold a public hearing before putting it to a vote. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The new revised draft of the complete plan which was sent to the state for review is available for viewing and download along with other information on the webpage 2025 Sorrento Comprehensive Plan NOTES FROM THE CHAIR 2 (long!) years ago I was elected to the Sorrento Select Board, and as Chair. I would like to report what Many Volunteer Hours has helped the Select Board accomplish in the past 2 years: 1) Town Website: up and running for over a year now. 2) Town Audits: finally up to date! The most recent audit, (FY 2024 which ended June 30, 2025) is being worked on as I write this. 3) Overdue Townwide Revaluation: completed. READ MORE >> Town Office Hours Monday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday. CLOSED Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday. CLOSED Friday. 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. CLOSED Office Phone 207-422-6889 email townclerk@sorrentomaine.org townoffice@sorrentomaine.org 79 Pomola Avenue, Sorrento, Maine 04677 June 2026 Newsletter Sorrento Newsletter Archives - Click Here

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> TOWN CLERK Town Clerk Phone: 207-422-6889 FAX 207-422-3737 Email: townoffice@sorrentomaine.org 79 Pomola Avenue, Sorrento ME 04677 Town Clerk Sherri Tracey townclerk@sorrentomaine.org Deputy Clerk/Registrar of Voters Joanne Holmes townoffice@sorrentomaine.org Deputy Clerk/E911 Addressing Officer/Public Access Officer Maggi McCaw E911officer@sorrentomaine.org publicaccess@sorrentomaine.org Treasurer Danielle Berube townoffice@sorrentomaine.org SERVICES: Building and Plumbing Permits At the Town Office you may pick up forms for Building and Plumbing permits and return them to the office with the applicable fees. See more under Code Enforcement FOAA Requests Town of Sorrento Select Board approved a revised FOAA Policy Regarding Requests for Public Records at the 4/15/2026 meeting. All FOAA requests to access public documents will be honored by appointment only for adequate accessibility. See FOAA Policy above for complete instructions. Home Business Registration form for those wishing to start up/maintain a home business in Sorrento. Vital Records Intention of Marriage Application (VS2-A) State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services Intention of Marriage Application (VS2-A) License & Certificate of Marriage https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/data-research/vital-records/documents/pdf-files/VS2.pdf Note: Vital Records (Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death) can also be ordered through the State of Maine Office of Data, Research, and Vital Statistics | MeCDC | Maine DHHS Auto Registration Re-registering your auto can be done at the Town Office or online at State of Maine Rapid Renewal (Link https://apps1.web.maine.gov/online/bmv/rapid-renewal/ ). If you come in to the office, we will need the following: Proof of Vehicle Insurance Old Registration Mileage Purchased a new vehicle from a dealer? We will need: Blue Title Application Form Bill of Sale showing purchase price and sales tax Proof of Vehicle Insurance Current Mileage Private Sale purchases require: Bill of Sale with date, price, VIN, vehicle description, and signatures of both buyer and seller Title if vehicle is newer than 1995 Proof of Vehicle Insurance Current Mileage Transferring your auto registration from your vehicle to a new/newer vehicle requires that you MUST also bring in the registration of the vehicle you are transferring from. Moving from another state and registering a vehicle in Maine requires: Vehicle registration from previous state (Current) Proof of Vehicle Insurance in Maine Title if vehicle is newer than 1995 Current Mileage Lien holder information paperwork (if applicable) Please note: Vehicle registrations expire a year from when an auto is registered (unless you are transferring). Ellsworth branch BMV Hours are 8:00 - 4:30 M-F Phone: (207)667-9363 (available 8:30 - 4:30) FAX: (207) 667-0048 22 School Street, Ellsworth ME 04605 EXPIRATION DATES: TRAILERS: Can be registered for 1 or 2 years, same month, except over 2000 lb. Trailers expire in Feb. (1 or 2 years) BOATS: Expire Dec. 31st ATVs: Expire June 30th SNOWMOBILES: Expire June 30t MOTORCYCLES: Expire March 31 of every year, except antique Boat Registration All boats with motors and some other vessels must be registered. For more information on boating in Maine and how to register, pay excise tax and renew your registration, see: Fishing & Boating: Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ATV/Snowmobile - IFW ATV & Snowmobile Registration | Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Hunting and Fishing in Sorrento Recreational/commercial fishing and hunting require licenses. Information can be found at the Town Office and permits can be applied for online. IFW Hunting & Fishing Licenses | Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Saltwater fishing: Maine Saltwater Recreational Fishing | Department of Marine Resources Commercial Fishing | Department of Marine Resources Inland fishing: Licenses & Permits: Fishing: Fishing & Boating: Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Hunting: Hunting Licenses and Permits: Laws & Rules: Hunting: Hunting & Trapping: Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Recreational Shellfish License Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Conservation The towns of Ellsworth, Franklin, Hancock, Lamoine, Sorrento, Sullivan, and Trenton act collaboratively as stewards to preserve, protect, manage, and enhance the shellfish resources and ecological well-being of the Frenchman’s Bay Region and to ensure a sustainable harvest of shellfish and opportunity for those who make their living on the tide. Recreational shellfish licenses are available for sale at the Sorrento Town Office. Commercial harvesters licenses must be purchased at the Franklin Town Office. 34 Main Street Franklin ME 04634 207 565-3663 https://www.franklinmaine.com/frenchmans-bay-shellfish/ Taxes Real estate or property taxes can be paid in person at the Town Office or by phone or through the mail. If you pay by credit card, there is a processing fee. Unpaid taxes after due date are subject to interest. Unpaid taxes after a designated date after commitment are subject to a property tax lien. See Property Taxes page for more info. Register to Vote/Absentee Voting Absentee ballots may be obtained in person at the Town Office or by writing or calling the Town Office. Notary Services are available in the Town Office. Dog Licensing All dogs kept within Sorrento town limits must be licensed for the coming year on or before January 1st. If you no longer own a dog that was registered last year, please email TownOffice@SorrentoMaine.org to update our records. M.R.S.A. Title 7, Sect. 3921 License Necessary: A dog may not be kept within the State, unless the dog has been licensed by its owner or keeper in accordance with the laws of this state. M.R.S.A. Title 7, Sect. 3922 Each owner or keeper of a dog at the age of 6 months or more, on or before January 1st of each year, shall obtain a license. 2. A Clerk may not issue a license for a dog until the applicant has filed with the clerk proof that the dog has been immunized against rabies. Late Fees: An owner or keeper required to license a dog under Section 3922, Subsection 1 or Section 3923-C, Subsection 1 and applying for a license for that dog after January 31st shall pay to the municipal clerk’s office, a late fee of $25.00 in addition to the annual license fee paid. As per the State, the town cannot waive late fees. New tags are available in the Sorrento town office. The 2024 fee is $6 for neutered/spayed… $11 for unaltered dogs. ***When licensing your dog in the town office, you must bring with you your dog’s rabies certificate showing the tag number and date of expiration and your certificate of proof of spay or neuter, unless these are current and already on file at the Town Office. Note: The State allows through the end of January to complete dog registrations. A state mandated late fee of $25 per dog is imposed effective February 1st. This fee cannot be waived by the municipality. All dogs must be on a leash or under their keeper’s voice control and may not run at large. Online licensing is available October 15th through January 31st (there is an additional $1 added to the fee that is used to develop, maintain, and enhance this online service as well as the State's official web portal Maine.gov , and Maine.gov online services like this one). This online service is operated without any state government funding. State of Maine Dog Licensing Online Purchasing & Renewal Service You will need to pick up your tags after registering, at the town office. Please bring your paid receipt.

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT >>SELECT BOARD MEETING 2026 2026-1-7 BOS Minutes.pdf 2026-1-21 BOS Minutes.pdf 2026-2-2 BOS Minutes.pdf 2026-2-4 BOS Minutes.pdf 2026-2-18 BOS Minutes.pdf 2026-3-4 BOS Minutes.pdf 2026-3-18 BOS Minutes.pdf 2026-4-1 BOS Minutes.pdf 2026-4-15 BOS Minutes.pdf 2026-5-6 BOS Minutes.pdf 2026-5-20 BOS Minutes.pdf

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN RECORDS Town Records Annual Financial Audits Ordinances as Amended Disbursement Warrants Select Board Meeting Minutes Planning Board Minutes Annual Reports Annual Meeting Minutes Annual Financial Audits Sorrento Audit 6-30-17 Sorrento Audit 6-30-18 Sorrento Audit 6-30-19 Sorrento Audit 6-30-20 Sorrento Audit 6-30-21 Sorrento Audit 6.30.22 Sorrento Audit 6-30-23 Sorrento Audit 6-30-24 Sorrento Audit 6-30-25 Annual Financial Audits Ordinances as Amended Animal Control Ordinance Sept 1997 Anti-Discrimination Ordinanace Sept 1998 Board of Appeals Ordinance reestablished Sept 2004 Cable Television Ordinance Oct 1988 Declaration of Disaster Ordinance Sept 1999 Fire Ordinance Apr 2006 Floodplain Management Ordinance May 2016 Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Conservation Interlocal Management Agreement 2026 General Assistance Ordinance - updated 10_18_23 Harbor Ordinance Oct 2022 Land Use Ordinance - 2016 Parking Ordinance Nov 23, 1994 Planning Board Ordinance reestablished Sept 2004 Prohibiting Retail Marijuana Establishments and Retail Marijuana Social Clubs Ordinance Sept 18, 2017 Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Ways Ordinance Mar 2003 Sewerage System Use Ordinance July 2000 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance June 2021 Solid Waste & Recycling Ordinance June 1993 Street Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance Amended June 8, 2021 Disbursement Warrants (see Municipal Government) Municipal Government Select Board Meeting Minutes (See Municipal Government) Municipal Government Planning Board Meeting Minutes 2025 Planning Board Meeting Minutes 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes 2023 Planning Board Meeting Minutes 2022 Planning Board Meeting Minutes Annual Reports Sorrento Annual Report 2025 Sorrento Annual Report 2024 Sorrento Annual Report 2023 Sorrento Annual Report 2022 Sorrento Annual Report 2021 Sorrento Annual Report 2020 Sorrento Annual Report 2019 Sorrento Annual Report 2018-1900: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/towndocs-sorrento/index.html Annual Meeting Minutes 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes 2019 Annual Meeting Minutes 2020 Annual Meeting Minutes 2021 Annual Warrant Minutes 2022-10-17 Special Town Meeting Warrant with Minutes 2022-9-24 Annual Warrant with Minutes 2023-9-30 Annual Meeting Minutes 2024-6-24 Annual Meeting Minutes 2025-6-18 Annual Meeting Minutes

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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> CODE ENFORCEMENT Code Enforcement BUILDING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT Building and Plumbing Permits Applications can be downloaded or are available at the Town Office Building permit application packet Plumbing application Permit Fee Schedule Sample site plan When do I need a Permit? New construction. New construction of buildings and structures. Alteration of a building, structure, or land, or parts thereof, including but not limited to: Change in size of windows or doors Repair of foundations Interior renovations: remodeling interior walls to create new rooms Enclosing open frame porch Installing skylights Erection of fences Construction of new steps Decks and sheds Creation of roads or driveways, adding fill Placement of signs; except temporary signs. Moving or demolition of structures Change of use Plumbing new or replacement Electrical work Septic System installation or repair Activities within the Shoreland Zone (250 feet from high annual tide line) When don't I need a Permit? Re-roofing Siding a structure Replacing windows with new windows of the same size, in same location Replacing a plumbing fixture Inquiry/Complaint form to file if you think your neighbor is in violation. CEO will review. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Code Enforcement Officer’s job is to approve building and plumbing permits. The officer’s primary purpose is to protect the lives, safety, and property of everyone who lives, works or visits our community. These objectives are achieved through the enforcement of state laws and local ordinances related to shore land zoning, land use regulation, plumbing, subsurface waste disposal, life safety and building standards. Stephen Cox is the Town of Sorrento’s Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector. You can reach him at 207-263-6887 or email dennysriverpipe@yahoo.com. See also the Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Shoreland Zoning Section https://www.maine.gov/dep/land/slz/index.html The Code Enforcement Officer is also in charge of septic system permits and plumbing permits required by the State of Maine. Job description for the Code Enforcement Officer can be found here. Sorrento Ordinances (can be found under TOWN RECORDS ): Floodplain Management Ordinance (2016) Land Use Ordinance (2016) Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (2021) The Town of Sorrento is responsible for administering the Town of Sorrento Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. Any construction within 75 feet of the shore or a stream requires permitting. State Building Codes: 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) 2015 International Building Code (IBC) 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), E-1465-08: Standard Practice for Radon Control Options for the Design and Construction of New Low-Rise Residential Buildings The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standards: 62.1 - 2016 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality) 62.2 - 2016 (Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings) 90.1 - 2016 (Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings) editions without addenda E-1465-2008, Standard Practice for Radon Control Options for the Design and Construction of New Low-Rise Residential Buildings Plumbing Codes: Uniform Plumbing Code 2021 Maine Subsurface Wastewater Rules (2023) Design Climate Data: Climate Zone 6 (A) Ground Snow Load = 50 lbs. Wind Speed (ASCE 7-16) = 102 mph Frost Depth = 48 inches Seismic Requirements: None Hurricane Requirements: None Additional Code Information: State of Maine National Electrical Code - 2020 NEC 2018 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) Deck Construction Guide Fire Protection of Floors Constructed with Wood I Joists Maine Manufactured Home Requirements Well Water Quality Maine Fuel Gas Detector Law (2022) Stephen Cox Stephen Cox is the Town of Sorrento’s Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector. You can reach him at 207-263-6887 or email dennysriverpipe@yahoo.com. The Town of Sorrento Land Use Ordinance is available under Ordinances . The Town of Sorrento is responsible for administering the Town of Sorrento Shoreland Zoning Ordinance available under Ordinances. Any construction within 75 feet of the shore or a stream requires permitting. See also the Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Shoreland Zoning Section https://www.maine.gov/dep/land/slz/index.html The Code Enforcement Officer is also in charge of septic system permits and plumbing permits required by the State of Maine.

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> PROPERTY TAXES Property Taxes Property taxes, also known as real estate taxes, are assessed and due every year. Taxes paid after the due date will be assessed an interest rate. Taxes unpaid after a determined amount of time after commitment will be subject to a property tax lien. If you are able, please pay your taxes in full as soon as possible after you get your bill. It helps the town avoid taking out a TAN (tax anticipation note) to pay our bills. Property Taxes Information Property Tax Exemption Application Forms Marc Perry - Assessor Tax Maps 2019 Tax Commitment Books Anchor 1 Property Tax Exemption Application Forms Homestead Exemption The homestead exemption provides a reduction of up to $25,000 in the value of your home for property tax purposes. To qualify, you must be a permanent resident of Maine, the home must be your permanent residence, you must have owned a home in Maine for the twelve months prior to applying and an application must be filed on or before April 1 with the municipality where the property is located. The exemption applies to any residential property that is assessed as real property. For instance, a mobile home located on a rented lot may qualify for the exemption. Homestead Exemption Application (PDF) Homestead Exemption FAQs: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/faq/homestead-exemption-program Renewable Energy Investment Exemption This program exempts renewable energy equipment, such as solar panels, from property tax beginning April 1, 2020. Taxpayers must apply for credit by April 1st of the first year the exemption is requested. Renewable Energy Investment Exemption Application (PDF) Veteran Exemption - A veteran who served during a recognized war period and is 62 years or older; or, is receiving 100% disability as a Veteran; or, became 100% disabled while serving, is eligible for $6,000. Veteran Exemption Application (PDF) Flowchart of Veteran's Exemption Qualifications (PDF) In 2022, the Maine Legislature enacted an expanded benefit for veterans through the Property Tax Fairness credit. While this benefit is based on the property tax paid by veterans, the benefit is administered through the individual income tax. For more information, see the Property Tax Fairness credit. Paraplegic Veteran - A veteran who received a federal grant for a specially adapted housing unit may receive $50,000. Veteran Exemption Application (PDF) Blind Exemption - An individual who is determined to be legally blind receives $4,000. Blind Exemption Application (PDF) Business Equipment Tax Exemption - 36 M.R.S. §§ 691 - 700-B . More Information Partial exemptions must be adjusted by the municipality's certified assessment ratio. All of the above exemptions require completion of an application to the local town office where the property is located. Exemption claims may require additional information to support the claim for exemption, and must be delivered to the Assessor's office no later than April 1. Marc A. Perry, Assessor A true Mainer, Marc has been a licensed Certified Maine Assessor (CMA #814) since 2008 and a practicing Realtor in the Mount Desert Island (MDI), Ellsworth and Downeast Maine real estate markets since 2001. He is the sole owner of Downeast Assessing and Real Estate Services, Downeast Revaluation Services dba Downeast Reval and Owner/Designated Broker of Schoodic Realty. Marc says, “My real estate experience affords me another perspective to better understanding market value, market trends and property information/data collection, which makes me a more effective Assessor.” Marc is a graduate of University of South Florida in Tampa (1992) with a degree in Criminal Justice having worked for U.S. Customs Service (Enforcement) as well as U.S. Attorney Office (Tampa), before finding his way into telecommunication sales as a commercial account executive and ultimately real estate sales and assessing. Marc lives in Lamoine with his daughter Lucille “Lucy” and enjoys hiking & mountain biking around Acadia National Park as well as camping, kayaking, golfing, tennis & home renovation projects whenever time permits. Marc says, “I always welcome the opportunity to discuss real estate and assessing rules, laws, trends, practices and principles to any property owner at any time who may have questions or concerns about any of it as well as taking the time to explain to anyone, ‘how it all works’.” Marc Perry - Assessor downeastassessing@gmail.com (207) 460-9949 Applications & Forms Assessor’s Notice GIS, Parcel & Tax Maps Personal Property Taxes Business Personal Property Taxes are levied against all furniture, fixtures, computers, software, machinery and equipment of business assets. The tax rate is the same rate as applied to taxable real estate. Real Estate Taxes Property Tax Bills Tax Relief State Property Tax Deferral: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/tax-relief-credits-programs/property-tax-relief-programs/deferral-program Homestead Exemption Program: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/faq/homestead-exemption-program Property Tax Exemptions: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/tax-relief-credits-programs/property-tax-relief-programs/property-tax-exemptions Revaluations Reavaluations - Understanding the process & the myths https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/inline-files/revalbrochure.pdf TAX COMMITMENT BOOKS 2025 Tax Commitment Book 2024 Tax Commitment Book 2023 Tax Commitment Book 2022 Tax Commitment Book 2021 Tax Commitment Book 2020 Tax Commitment Book 2019 Tax Commitment Book 2018 Tax Commitment Book

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FAQ Sorrento Town Website FAQ Trash Household trash is picked up roadside every Thursday, by Harris Downeast Disposal. They can be reached at (207) 584-3030. Please have your trash curbside by 8am Thursday morning. Note that during the summer season, when many more people are in town, don’t be alarmed if your trash is not picked up until the late afternoon. Trash must be placed in a closed garbage bag with a Sorrento trash sticker prominently displayed. To protect the trash collectors, bags are limited to 40 pounds each. From May through October, bags must be placed inside of garbage cans with lids. Please refrain from putting trash out the night before, as animals can easily tear apart a bag. If your bag is torn apart and debris scattered, it is YOUR responsibility to pick it up. Garbage is always picked up on the scheduled day even if it falls on a holiday. Trash stickers can be purchased at Town Office on Pomola Avenue during regular office hours The Dunbar Store, 1983 US-1, Sullivan, ME Nautilus Marine Hardware, 2317 US-1, Sullivan, ME Town Office Hours Town Office hours are posted on the front page of this website. At the Town Office you can purchase trash stickers, pay for licenses, permits, registrations, pay taxes and get information about the town and surrounding areas and services. Many services are available online as well. Building Permits The Town of Sorrento requires that anyone performing plumbing or construction submit an application and pay for permits. Applications will be reviewed and permits issued by the Code Enforcement Officer. Common projects that require permits include plumbing renovations, repairs and additions, septic systems, driveways, fences, signs, building construction and Shoreland projects. The Town enforces the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by the State of Maine, and the Maine Subsurface Wastewater System Rules. Plumbing projects, both internal and external, require inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer (see Contacts page for Code Enforcement Officer information.) All contractors doing soil work in the shore land must have State Certification and must furnish a copy to code enforcement for every shore project. See Code Enforcement page for more information. Parking Parking on town roads is allowed from April 15 to November 1. In the village (area down around the harbor), the roads are narrow and parking is limited. Please read signs to note where parking is allowed or not. Parking spaces at the town dock are quite limited, and the parking spaces are not big enough to accommodate trailers or RVs. Overnight parking in the dock parking lot is not permitted. Citizen Education Maine Municipal Association has a website page on Citizen Education https://www.memun.org/Training/Citizen-Education . Here MMA is building a "toolkit" where municipal leaders can find answers when citizens ask fundamental questions about municipal government. "While citizen participation is vital to democracy, it is not enough to simply invite participation. It is necessary to first educate citizens to provide them with the ability to understand the structure, workings and benefits of local government, and to help them realize their role in local government." Harbor Sorrento harbor is a well-protected and beautiful natural harbor with panoramic views of local islands and the mountains of Mount Desert Island to the south. Dock facilities and moorings, including visitor moorings, are overseen by the Harbor Master, Louis Sutherland, Jr., who can be reached at (207) 266-5706 or harbormaster@sorrentomaine.org . Anchoring in the harbor is permitted only as approved by the Harbor Master. Speed within the harbor is limited to “headway” speed which is the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage and control of the watercraft while the watercraft is moving. Please note that during the summer season kayakers often are paddling through the harbor and children often are in small sailboats for sailing lessons. Please be careful and keep your speed and wake down. Dock You will notice two docks in the harbor. One is the “public” dock, located by the parking lot and available for public use. A commercial fishing dock is also in the harbor. In the summer season these facilities are in heavy use, and docking times for boats is limited. Dinghies and launches with motors are not allowed at the “public” dock. There is a portable toilet at the town dock in the summer. Please be mindful of others and keep it clean, as this toilet is not serviced regularly. There is no trash receptacle or dumpster at the town dock, so please remove any waste you create or bring with you. Boat Launch Ramp The Sorrento boat launch ramp beside the commercial fishing dock is a town-owned facility. Please read the posted signs regarding parking and usage. For example, the use of the ramp for commercial purposes is limited to residents only. Nearby Islands The islands you see near the Sorrento shoreline include Stave (private with some conserved lands), Calf (private), Preble (conserved), Dram (conserved), Bean (conserved) and Ingalls (private). Please plan in advance for any mooring or beach activities. Check with Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, and the Nature Conservancy for the latest information on these islands. Fires and Brush Burning You are required by Maine law to have a permit to burn, even for a small pile of grass clippings or leaves. A Forestry Warden will be called if you burn without a permit. See Fire Department under Town Office and Departments for more information on burn permits. Hunting Hunting is popular in Maine and permits can be obtained for many species, including deer, turkey, bear and moose. One of the most popular seasons is deer season running from the end of October to the beginning of December. For your safety when walking in Sorrento during deer season, please be advised that wearing bright/“blaze” orange or yellow hats and clothing is strongly recommended as hunting is allowed in many parts of the community. https://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/hunting/index.html Fishing and Shellfish Recreational and commercial fishing and shellfish harvesting require licenses in Maine. Please be careful to check which waters are open, particularly for shellfish harvesting, as many areas are closed for water quality or conservation reasons. See below and the Licenses, Permits & Applications section for more information on licenses and permits. Saltwater fishing: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/fisheries/recreational https://www.maine.gov/dmr/fisheries/commercial Inland fishing: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing-boating/fishing/licenses-permits/index.html Shellfish: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/fisheries/shellfish Wildlife and invasive species While Sorrrento is a coastal peninsula, we do have plenty of wildlife which – unless you are hunting – you should stay away from for their safety and yours. In Sorrento you may find porcupines, bears, coyotes, fisher cats, bobcats, deer, raccoons, skunks, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, golden and bald eagles, ospreys, and even the occasional moose. Some of these animals (e.g., bobcats) are rare/valuable so please be careful about posting specifics about your sightings on social media. Both browntail moths and deer ticks present real health problems. The hairs on browntail moth caterpillars cause dermatitis similar to poison ivy on sensitive individuals, and are active from April to late June. Hairs remain toxic throughout the summer but get washed into the soil and are less of a problem over time. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/vector-borne/browntail-moth/index.shtml Deer ticks may carry lyme and other diseases. If you spend time outdoors, know how to protect yourself. https://www.mcht.org/story/tips-for-avoiding-ticks/ https://extension.umaine.edu/ticks/maine-ticks/ Recreation facilities In Sorrento you will notice (or find online) many recreational facilities, some of which are owned by the Town and some of which are seasonal and owned by the Village Improvement Association (VIA), a membership-based organization. The Town of Sorrento has a Town office and Community Center on Pomola Avenue, the Village Green at 310 Ocean Ave and a town dock and boat ramp. The Community Center and Village Green are available to rent by contacting the Town Office. The VIA facilities are for the use of its paying members; full-time residents of Sorrento are eligible for discounts. The VIA maintains a 9-hole golf course, salt-water swimming pool, four tennis courts (including pickleball), and croquet. You can find more information about the VIA and how to join here: https://www.sorrentovia.org/ . The 9-hole, walking only golf course is open to the public for daily greens fees or memberships. Read more about Blink Bonnie here: https://www.sorrentovia.org/golf Water While many properties in Sorrento have wells, much of the Town has both year round and seasonal water service provided by Long Pond Water District. Seasonal water is generally on from May through October. Seasonal water lines mostly are above ground and Long Pond will shut off service prior to freezing conditions. https://www.longpondwater.com/ (207) 422-3499 operator@longpondwater.com Visiting Considerations The speed limit in the village area is 25 mph and is strictly enforced. Other roads in Sorrento are posted at 40 mph. This is a year-round, residential community. There are a great number of children, pedestrians and bicyclists on our roads during ALL seasons, so please use caution and obey our speed limits. Route 185, also known as East Side Road and Pomola Avenue, is a state maintained road. Large, commercial trucks should use this road whenever possible. West Shore Road is intended for local traffic only. There is no local EMS service in town. Response times will vary depending on the availability of responders from surrounding areas. Please be safe! Dial 911 for emergency services. There are no restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores or gas stations in the Town of Sorrento. The Sorrento Post Office is located at 16 Main St. The phone number is (207) 422-6896 West Cove Boatyard at 41 Waukeag Avenue has full boat repair services. They can be contacted at (207) 422-3137 and westcoveboatyard.com

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