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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:

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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> PROPERTY TAXES >>2019 TAX MAPS 2019 Tax Maps 1-15.pdf Index 2019.pdf Map 1 -2019.pdf Map 2 -2019.pdf Map 3 -2019.pdf Map 4 -2019.pdf Map 5 -2019.pdf Map 6 -2019.pdf Map 7 -2019.pdf Map 8 -2019.pdf Map 9 -2019.pdf Map 10 -2019.pdf Map 11 -2019.pdf Map 12 -2019.pdf Map 13 -2019.pdf Map 14 -2019.pdf Map 15 -2019.pdf

Anchor 1 TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> PUBLIC SAFETY Public Safety What is Public Safety? The Sorrento Public Safety department and the Public Safety officer are responsible for anything that affects safety in and of the town. Public Safety report : As always, a big thank you to all the residents of the Town of Sorrento for their safety consciousness. Your reporting of damaged, removed, or spray-painted street signs is the type of information necessary to repair or replace them as soon as possible. These signs are very important for emergency services personnel, especially fire, police and medical, as well as utility companies to find the correct address. A critical part of public safety is for residents to accurately use the 9-1-1 address that has been assigned to their property. The mailbox and/or home should clearly display your 9-1-1 address to allow quick identification. If you are having difficulty with your 9-1-1 address display, please call me for assistance. REMEMBER: BURN PERMITS ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED. These can be obtained in person from the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Chiefs, or the Chief Engineer of the Sorrento Fire Department or online at visit www.maineburnpermit.com . Smoke and CO2 detector batteries should be replaced when the clocks are turned back one hour. Also, easy access to your property and residence should be maintained for everyone’s safety. This includes the timely reporting of downed trees and power lines in your area. Power lines could be entangled and hidden in the downed trees. NEVER TOUCH LOW HANGING OR DOWNED POWER LINES AS THEY MAY STILL BE ENERGIZED. When fall and winter seasons approach, residents are urged to check over those items they feel they will need ahead of time rather than at the last minute. Please check carefully any alternative heat sources before using them. PLEASE REMEMBER: DO NOT RUN PORTABLE GENERATORS INSIDE OF YOUR HOUSE OR ANY OTHER STRUCTURE, INCLUDING GARAGES AND SHEDS. Joey Clark Sorrento Public Safety Officer 207-812-2208 tonkajoe801@yahoo.com Message from a Snowplow Driver I would like every road user to take a few minutes to read this. You might learn something that could save you a lot of frustration, prevent accidents, and even save lives. • A snowplow can measure up to 16 feet wide with its wing extended — that’s the width of 3 cars. • It can weigh up to 34,000 kg (75,000 lbs) — the weight of 30 cars. • The driver’s visibility is greatly reduced because of the equipment. • The optimal spreading speed is 40 km/h. • The maximum plowing speed is 50 km/h. • We must significantly reduce our speed to do our job properly, especially when approaching guardrails, concrete barriers, sidewalks, and any other obstacles. • The front blade must cross over the yellow centerline while plowing, and material must be spread along the centerline for best results. • At intersections, we need to back up several times to do our job correctly. Remember that our visibility is very poor, especially on the right side. • Our right turns are extremely wide. In summary: we are big, we are slow, we are not very maneuverable, we encroach on the other lane, and we don’t see very well. So help us help you. What you can — and should — do: • Keep a safe distance behind us. This prevents you from being blinded by snow bursts and helps us see you better. • Be visible. Keep your headlights on; don’t rely only on daytime running lights. • When meeting a snowplow coming the opposite way, move to the right and slow down. We encroach on your lane and will stay there. • If you pass us, do so carefully and without lingering beside us. • NEVER, EVER, EVER pass us on the right. NEVER! • At intersections, give us space to maneuver. If we are stopped, take time to assess whether it’s safe to proceed; if we are moving, come to a full stop and make sure you are visible. • Do not pass on curves, hills, or when visibility is poor. A burst of snow can occur at any moment and make you lose sight of the road. • Remember that our visibility is poor and we are constantly being blinded by snow and water splashing onto our windows. And remember… • We are on the road during the worst conditions with one of the biggest vehicles possible — not very fast, with very poor visibility — driving through an endless obstacle course. We often work long hours, and we do it for you. Help us help you. Don’t be one more obstacle. Please keep your garbage cans back 5 feet from the edge of the road. It is also illegal to put or push snow across the road. You are liable for any accident that occurs by putting snow in the road.

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.

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

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT >>SELECT BOARD MEETING 2025 2025-1-15 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-2-5 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-2-19 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-3-5 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-3-19 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-4-2 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-4-16 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-5-7 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-5-15 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-5-21 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-5-28 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-6-18 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-6-25 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-7-2 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-7-7 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-7-16 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-8-6 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-8-20 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-9-3 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-9-17 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-9-24 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-10-1 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-10-15 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-10-22 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-11-5 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-11-19 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-12-3 BOS Minutes.pdf 2025-12-10 BOS Minutes.pdf

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> BOARDS & COMMITTEES Boards & Committees Select Board Board of Appeals Budget Committee Community Building Comprehensive Planning Committee Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Committee Harbor Committee Planning Board Select Board Hilly Crary, Chair (Term expires 2026) 207-422-3462 h.crary@sorrentomaine.org Robert Wilpan (Term expires 2027) 207-422-9115 r.wilpan@sorrentomaine.org Sue Macey (Term expires 2028) 781-560-3414 s.macey@sorrentomaine.org The Select Board meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Sorrento Community Building and via Zoom. Meeting ID: 865 3562 3920 Passcode: 307652 Join Zoom Meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535623920?pwd=d010 ajZHVE9sbStmQXpZSG M rZkNwUT09 Select Boards Board of Appeals Stephen Foster, Chair Roger Woodworth Peggy Scott, Secretary Bill Neleski Terry Noyes Boards of Appeals Budget Committee Rick Knowlton, Chair Darla Crocker Wendy Worrell Katie Eastman Ted Preuss, Alternate By-laws: Approved 5/17/23 PDF Sorrento Budget Committee Report 2023 Final PDF Sorrent Budget Committee Report 2024 Final PDF Community Building Committee Averill West Hilly Crary Darla Crocker Dale Strohmaier Comprehensive Plan Committee Ann Hoffner, Chair Chuck Bennett Alvin Scott Trina Wellman Bob Worrell Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Committee and Municipal Joint Board Sorrento Representative for MJB - Ann Hoffner 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. Harbor Committee Prescott Briggs III Newbold Noyes III Mark Bennett James West Lou Sutherland, Jr. (207) 266-5706 harbormaster@sorrentomaine.org Boat Registration & Excise Tax https://apps1.web.maine.gov/online/boat/ Online Mooring https://myprod.onlinemooring.com/SorrentoME/home.aspx The moorings in the harbor are maintained by the Town of Sorrento, along with a floating dinghy dock for mooring patrons, on the town pier. Dinghies must be marked with their mooring. Planning Board Trina Wellman, Chair Tom Bailey Dan Bierman, Jr Beth Clark Bob Worrell The Planning Board meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm at Town Office.

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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> PROPERTY TAXES >> 2017 PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION sorrento maine 2017 valuation book cover.docx sorrento maine 2017 re valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2017 re tax bills.pdf sorrento maine 2017 pp valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2017 pp tax bills.pdf 11 sorrento maine 2017 list by map lot.pdf 10 sorrento maine 2017 list by location.pdf 09 sorrento maine 2017 pp valuation reports.pdf 08 sorrento maine 2017 billing process.pdf 07 sorrento maine 2017 re assessment analysis.pdf 06 sorrento maine 2017 tree growth list.pdf 05 sorrento maine 2017 re audit of exempt billing amounts.pdf 04 sorrento maine 2017 pp commitment book.pdf 03 sorrento maine 2017 re commitment book.pdf 02 sorrento maine 2017 mvr.pdf 01 sorrento maine 2017 assessors' certification.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