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RECREATION & FACILITIES >> HUNTING & FISHING Hunting and Fishing in Sorrento 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. Funds generated from license sales and town contributions pay for the enforcement of the Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Ordinance (FBRSO). Conservation Warden Michael Boucher, (207) 479-0620, enforces the ordinance on the flats. For more information: https://www.franklinmaine.com/frenchmans-bay-shellfish/ The regional shellfish committee may close flats for conservation purposes. The state also closes them for pollution. Harvesting is not permitted on closed flats. The State of Maine DMR closures and FBR Conservation Closures are available at https://www.maine.gov/dmr/fisheries/shellfish/closures 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. https://moses.informe.org/cgi-bin/online/moses_v3/index 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 Hunting: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/hunting/laws-rules/licenses-permits.html

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OUR TOWN & RESOURCES >> LOST & FOUND Lost & Found Can’t find something? Found something and now you’d like to find the owner? You’ve come to the right place! Pets: If you have lost a pet, we can post it here, and on the town Facebook page. You might also want to post it on the “Friends of Sorrento Maine” Facebook page (you have to be a member to do so). Please be sure to let us know if your pet is found! Email a photo, location the pet was last seen and your contact information to Townoffice@sorrentomaine.org Other Items:

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> PROPERTY TAXES >> 2022 PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION sorrento maine 2022 valuation book cover.docx sorrento maine 2022 re valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2022 re tax bills.pdf sorrento maine 2022 pp valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2022 pp tax bills.pdf 11 sorrento maine 2022 list by map lot.pdf 10 sorrento maine 2022 list by location.pdf 09 sorrento maine 2022 pp valuation reports.pdf 08 sorrento maine 2022 billing process.pdf 07 sorrento maine 2022 re assessment analysis.pdf 06 sorrento maine 2022 tree growth list.pdf 05 sorrento maine 2022 re audit of exempt billing amounts.pdf 04 sorrento maine 2022 pp commitment book.pdf 03 sorrento maine 2022 re commitment book.pdf 02 sorrento maine 2022 mvr.pdf 01 sorrento maine 2022 assessors' certification.pdf

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

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> PROPERTY TAXES >> 2016 PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION sorrento maine 2016 re valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2016 re tax bills.pdf sorrento maine 2016 pp valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2016 pp tax bills.pdf 11 sorrento maine 2016 list by map lot.pdf 10 sorrento maine 2016 list by location.pdf 09 sorrento maine 2016 pp valuation reports.pdf 08 sorrento maine 2016 billing process.pdf 07 sorrento maine 2016 re assessment analysis.pdf 06 sorrento maine 2016 tree growth list.pdf 05 sorrento maine 2016 re audit of exempt billing amounts.pdf 04 sorrento maine 2016 pp commitment book.pdf 03 sorrento maine 2016 re commitment book.pdf 02 sorrento maine 2016 mvr.pdf 01 sorrento maine 2016 assessors' certification.pdf

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> TRASH DISPOSAL TRASH DISPOSAL 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 GOVERNMENT >> PROPERTY TAXES >> 2023 PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION Tax Warrant Doc.pdf Mil Rate Comparison form.pdf Mil Rate Calc Form.pdf CommitmentBook.pdf Cert of Assessment.pdf 2023 Tax Bills RE NAME - ALL.pdf 2023 Stabilized Tax Accounts Rpt.pdf

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> PROPERTY TAXES >> 2012 PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION sorrento maine 2012 re valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2012 re tax bills.pdf sorrento maine 2012 pp valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2012 pp tax bills.pdf

OUR TOWN & RESOURCES >> LIBRARIES Sorrento Public Library Corporation The Sorrento Public Library was built over 122 years ago, in 1893. It is an architecturally distinguished colonial revival building that has virtually always been at the heart of summer community life. In 1995 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and around that time it was officially separated from the Sorrento Village Improvement Association (SVIA) to become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating as Sorrento Public Library Corp. Operating Hours For more information about hours of operation or Library availability please contact the Sorrento Public Library directly at: Sorrento.Public.Library@gmail.com Fundraising We are in the process of gradually restoring individual parts of the Library. Whether you are helping to replace a shingle or paint a pillar, your tax-deductible contributions are critical to the overall health of the Library. No donation is too small. BEWARE of Internet Scams Currently, the Library can only accept donations in the form of a check made out to the Sorrento Public Library Corporation, mailed to the address below OR via an online donation made through the official Sorrento VIA website drop-down box. The SPLC does not have an independent website and there are no other organizations that accept donations on our behalf. Please beware of any online offers to solicit funds for the Sorrento Public Library other than through this or the official Sorrentovia.org website. Sadly, we have discovered that there are unofficial sites claiming to collect money on behalf of our Library, who ultimately do not forward collected donations along to us. It Takes a Village A special thank you to our Administrator Laurel Bartolomeo, our Caretakers, Tim Guyette and Steve Peer, to our Restoration Crew lead by Dean Bowers of Hancock Homes, to fellow Library Advisory Board members, Sid Bogardus and Rich Mayzel, and to community members for your ongoing support. You are all very much appreciated! Sorrento Library Book List PDF Sorrento Library Special Collection Index PDF Sorrento Public Library Corporation P.O. Box 54 Sorrento, Maine 04677 (207) 422-3930 Library Office Sorrento.Public.Library@gmail.com Lisa Ballard, President / Trustee Sorrento Free Little Libraries There are two, small book-sharing boxes in Sorrento! One is at the Town Office and the other is at the Town Dock. Anyone can take a book and anyone can share a book! The “libraries” work on the honor system and make books available right here in our community 24-7, 365 days a year. If you notice a problem, please email Townoffice@Sorrentomaine.org and they will alert a volunteer. Frenchman Bay Library Hidden away behind some out of control forsythias at the back of a parking lot in Sullivan, is a gem of an up to date library! Frenchman Bay Library houses eclectic collections by Maine authors, full series of popular mysteries, seas stories, contemporary new acquisitions, old standbys — and the children’s section is very nice. It’s a friendly, unpretentious place made all the more interesting because it is funded primarily by donations. Staff are knowledgeable, helpful and willing to order books on interlibrary loan. There’s something here for everyone. https://frenchmanbaylibrary.wixsite.com/fb-library-web-site Dorcas Library Dorcas Library, located in Prospect harbor, is a cozy spot to find a book or a friend. The library hosts community events, ranging from needlework to book readings to yoga to health and wellness. They are committed to facilitating lifelong learning and sharing of ideas. The library has a librarian who can help you find a book-whether it’s on their shelves or through a nationwide book lending program. She is helped by a network of loyal volunteers who volunteer their time and talents. Come volunteer or find a book. It’s a delightful place to be. Ellsworth Public Library This is a full-service library located in downtown Ellsworth. Sorrento is a supporting community of the library and therefore residents of our town are entitled to a FREE membership card. You’ll need your driver’s license with your Sorrento address (or mail providing this information). In addition to all the fantastic library services and programming, you can also get free passes to the Maine Discovery Museum (on a first come first serve basis). Check out the Museum Passes section of their website for more details. http://www.ellsworth.lib.me.us/

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Emergency Management What is Emergency Management (EMA) in Sorrento? The Emergency Management Agency goes into action in the case of a natural disaster, such as a wind storm. The Sorrento EMA reports to the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in Ellsworth. It is most important to be aware of the fire potential at all times especially during drought conditions. REMEMBER: BURN PERMITS ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED! As always in the event of a big storm, the fire department will be out checking for damage such as trees and overhead wires down, and washed-out roads. Reports from the town residents regarding their neighborhoods continue to be a great help to the fire department. Remember: DO NOT GO NEAR a downed line or one that is tangled in a downed tree. CALL 9-1-1 to have the fire department dispatched to check it out. The fire department has a special tool that will indicate if a downed line is one that is electrically charged or not. The Incident Command System (ICS) is utilized to keep the fire and rescue department up-to-date and compliant. The time and effort to do the training and make use of the ICS by the emergency services personnel is greatly acknowledge. Likewise, the continued cooperation of the residents of the Town of Sorrento is very much appreciated. Joey Clark, Director Sorrento Emergency Management

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