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OUR TOWN & RESOURCES >> VOLUNTEER & DONATE Volunteer & Donate As a small community, we rely on everyone connected to our town to play a part in helping to keep our community safe, welcoming and beautiful. If you have time, please volunteer! If you don’t have time, please consider a donation to the town funds noted below. If you don’t have time or extra money, please make a commitment to meet more of your neighbors! Getting to know one another is one of the best ways to help Sorrento! If you are using town roads, please obey the speed limits and road restrictions, and don’t throw your trash in our yards. If there are storms, please check on your neighbors to make sure they are safe. Report downed trees, flooded roads, or other hazards to our Road Commissioner, Joey Clark. When roads are posted for hazards, please DO NOT remove signs or cones that have been put out! You would be endangering others and stealing from the town. Sorrento Pollinator Meadow Project ELLSWORTH AMERICAN “Sorrento group works to establish pollinator sanctuary” May 10, 2023 Updated May 10, 2023 SORRENTO — Near Sorrento’s town offices is a large granite sculpture called “Gate of the Sun.” It dominates a triangular piece of land known as Hamilton Park, which is now slated to get a facelift by a group of 13 residents who responded to an initial call for interest in developing a pollinator meadow on the site. This multi-year project will transform the place, now covered with spotty grass that suffers from grub infestation, into a hill vibrant with color and the sound of bees hunting for pollen. On a recent Wednesday in gray, drizzly weather, residents brought cultivators and spades. Some started unearthing and weeding the old gravel path and plot surrounding the sculpture. Others flattened cardboard boxes and removed tape then laid pieces on the ground and covered them with soil to begin killing grass in an environmentally friendly way to make space for wildflowers. Plans were made to make signs saying “Pollinator Meadow in Progress.” The current group intends to work in the park Wednesday mornings into the fall, and hopes to visit similar area projects to get ideas. Needs are simple — hand tools and gloves brought by helpers, perhaps some gravel donations, cardboard and the ability to water until the native meadow plants take root. Town Wish List: There are always things we could use (but that didn’t fit into the budget). Here is a list of items that we have identified as “wish we had”…check back frequently as it will be updated on a regular basis. Wouldn't it be great to have town movie nights? And have a screen for showing the documents being discussed at meetings? We could really use a large screen and projector for the Community Building. For more information contact townoffice@sorrentomaine.org Recently Donated Items: Truckload of soil for our town Pollinator Meadow Project A laptop for use during Town Meetings and other town functions A game lending shed and seasonal food pantry Two American Chestnut saplings for our Pollinator Meadow Project Donations to any of the following Funds can be made payable to Town of Sorrento and mailed to: 79 Pomola Avenue Sorrento, ME 04677 Please note the fund you would like to direct your contribution to in the check memo. Sorrento Fire Department Fund Sorrento Community Building Improvements Fund Sorrento Pollinator Meadow

RECREATION & FACILITIES >> PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, & GARDENS Parks, Playgrounds & Gardens Sorrento Village Green Located south of Ocean Avenue and along the Sorrento Harbor, the small Sorrento Village Green provides an expansive view of Mount Desert Island and Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. The nearby rocky beach epitomizes the Maine coastline. An Application for use of the Town Green should be filled out and returned to the Town Office. The Pollinator Meadow Project Sorrento gardening residents volunteered to create the Pollinator Meadow Project in the Spring of 2023, to create and support habitat for butterflies, bees, birds and beings who love plants. The goal is to establish a biodiverse habitat for pollinators, composed primarily of native plants, while increasing our community’s beauty and contributing to planetary wellbeing. Some of the plants are food required for a species’ survival (as in the case Milkweed for the Monarch Butterfly). The PM relies completely on volunteer labor and donations for soil, seeds, plants and tools. Located at the sculpture near the Town Office, work will resume when the ground unfreezes. We will distribute starter seeds or look to volunteers to plant what they like, as long as the species are not invasive. It will make for a very interesting meadow! We are an informal group of about a dozen hardy souls. Please join us! Contact: Co-Leaders Gianna Settin, reikidancer@gmail.com or Ted Preuss, ted@gallery312.com If you would like to donate to this project, please send a check to: Town of Sorrento 79 Pomola Avenue Sorrento, ME 04677 (Please write “Pollinator Meadow” in the memo) Contributions are 100% tax deductible! A basketball court is behind the Town Office building on Pomola Avenue The Sorrento Sullivan Recreation Center community-funded playground and skate park is open to all. 1776 US-1, Sullivan, ME 04664 https://www.ssreccenter.com/playground/

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 >> MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT >>SELECT BOARD MEETING 2024 12-18-2024 Select Board Minutes.pdf 10-16- 2024 Select Board Minutes .pdf 09-25-2024 Select Board Minutes.pdf 09-18-2024 Select Board Minutes.pdf 08-07-2024 Select Board Minutes.pdf 07-17-2024 Select Board Minutes.pdf 07-10-2024 Select Board Minutes.pdf 06-26-2024 Special SB Meeting Minutes.pdf 06 -14-2024 Special SB Meeting Minutes.pdf 5-15, 5-21, 6-4 2024 Select Board Meeting Minutes.pdf 05-01-2024 Select Board Meeting Minutes.pdf 04-03-0224 Select Board Meeting Minutes.pdf 02-21-0224 Select Board Meeting Minutes.pdf 01-17-0224 Select Board Meeting Minutes.pdf 01-03-0224 Select Board Meeting Minutes.pdf

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT >>SELECT BOARD MEETING 2022 2022 01-05 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2022 01-19 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2022 02-02 Select Board Meeting-Amended.docx.pdf 2022 02-16 Select Board Meeting-Amended.docx.pdf 2022 03-02-22 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 03-16-22 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 04-20-22 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 05-04-2022 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 05-18-2022 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 06-01-2022 Select Board Meeting -AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 06-15-2022 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 7-06-2022 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 7-27 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 8-10 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2022 8-17 Select Board Meeting AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 8-24 Select Board Meeting SPECIAL-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 8-31 Select Board Meeting- SPECIAL WARRANT-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 9-07 Select Board Meeting AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 9-21 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2022 10-05 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 10-19 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 11-02 Select Board Meeting AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 11-16 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 12-07 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2022 12-21 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf

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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> ANIMAL CONTROL Animal Control Animal Control Officer : Pepper Mitchell (207) 664-3261 animal.control@sorrentomaine.org The animal control officer is responsible for handling Domestic animal complaints and issues. They enforce the Animal Control Laws of the State of Maine and the Town of Sorrento Animal Control Ordinance. They will respond to complaints about loose or stray domestic animals, and will deliver captured animals to the animal shelter (Small Animal Clinic, 9 Toothaker Lane, Ellsworth 207-667-2341). Dog Licenses See Town Clerk under Town Office & Departments https://apps1.web.maine.gov/online/dog_license/faq.html Lost & Found Pets See Lost & Found under Our Town & Resources Wild Animals: For issues with wild animals, please read the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife information provided at this link to determine what you should do. https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fish-wildlife/wildlife/living-with-wildlife/avoid-resolve-conflict/index.html

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

RECREATION & FACILITIES >> DOWNEAST FAMILY YMCA YMCA ELLSWORTH YMCA AT THE JAMES RUSSELL WIGGINS CENTER (207) 667-3086 238 State Street, Ellsworth https://www.defymca.org/ Sorrento is a contributing member community - which provides you with benefits. There is a FREE open swim on weekends that you can enjoy (this is offered at certain times - contact the Y for more information)! For questions about other benefits you may be entitled to, contact the Y directly. The Ellsworth branch of the Downeast YMCA at the Wiggins Center in Ellsworth features a gym where youth sports and fitness classes take place, a pool, a room with HydroMassage® chairs, a golf simulator, a fitness room, weight training room, and locker rooms. Now offering Stay & Play babysitting service. MOORE COMMUNITY CENTER AND EARLY LEARNING CENTER (207) 307-0324 125 State Street, Ellsworth Also under the Downeast YMCA is the Moore Community Center and Early Learning Center The General Bryant E. Moore Community Center is home to our Early Learning Center, Friends in Action Senior Center and the Ellsworth Community Music institute. With multiple generations coming together in one building there is always a lively atmosphere. Intergenerational interactions are an important piece for the center and a strong collaboration with Friends In Action helps support this vision. At any given time you will see young children enjoying lunch in the cafeteria, adults taking art classes, playing games or taking classes in Zumba, chair yoga and more. Plus, you may hear the sounds of students practicing on musical instruments.

RECREATION & FACILITIES >> COMMUNITY BUILDING Sorrento Community Building From its early beginnings as the Sorrento Grammar School (built by Ed Hale in 1941 and operated until 1975 when the Mountain View School was built) to its function as a community center today, the Sorrento Community Building has always been treasured as a valuable resource by the town. It is now used regularly for town meetings, voting, community gatherings and private functions. The building boasts a full kitchen and over 1,200 square feet of meeting space in the main room. Beautifully painted with many lovingly maintained original details, ceilings over 20 feet high and plenty of chairs and tables, the space is a highly desirable gathering space. Rental The kitchen and main meeting space can be rented on a first-come basis. Contact the Town Office to check on availability or for any other questions. Fill out and provide the Application for Use of the Sorrento Community Building to the Town Office and have your insurance agent fax a Certificate of General Liability Insurance, naming the Town of Sorrento as an additional insured to the Town Office (207) 422-3737, at least one week before your event. Application for Use of the Sorrento Community Building Alcohol No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the building or on the premises unless a caterer or bartender with proof of Liability Insurance is hired. A copy of the Liability Insurance MUST be provided to the town one week prior to use of the building. Additionally, you must hire (at your own expense) a constable who will be in attendance for the entire duration of the event. To secure your space, you will need to provide the forms noted above and pay the following fees at least a week BEFORE the use of the building. Your date will not be held until payment is received. One Day Rental Fee – Sorrento Resident - $50 or Non-Resident - $100 Refundable Security Deposit/Cleaning Fee - $100. (This fee will be returned to you after the event as long as the building, bathroom and kitchen are left clean - as described in the rental agreement, all trash has been removed, refrigerator is cleaned and emptied and no damage has been done.)