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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> UTILITIES UTILITIES Water Sorrento has no municipal water supply. All locations are served either by a private well or by the Long Pond Water District, a separate public corporation. Long Pond Water Long Pond Water District supplies clean and safe drinking water from Long Pond, a spring-fed lake located in a nature preserve, to the towns of Sullivan and Sorrento, Maine. https://www.longpondwater.com/ 259 Punkinville Road North Sullivan, ME 04664 operator@longpondwater.com 207-422-3499 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 207-214-1829 Municipal Sewer The Town of Sorrento has a very small Municipal Sewer District that serves 15 customers in the downtown area. It was established in 1988 per order of the Maine DEP to bring these properties in compliance with the Clean Water Act.

CONTACTS Town Directory Town Office Address 79 Pomola Avenue Sorrento, ME 04677 Phone: 207-422-6889 Fax: 207-422-3737 townoffice@sorrentomaine.org Opening Hours Monday Wednesday Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 8:00 am – noon

RECREATION & FACILITIES >> OUTDOOR RECREATION Outdoor Groups & Camps Nature Trails: FBC - https://frenchmanbay.org/ Summer Programs: VIA - https://www.sorrentovia.org/ Camp Beechcliff - https://www.campbeechcliff.org/ O.W.L. - https://whrl.org/ Outdoor exercise programs year round: RSU24 https://rsu24.maineadulted.org/ Things to avoid: Wildlife and Invasive Species Browntail Moths The browntail moth is an invasive species found only on the coast of Maine and Cape Cod. This moth is an insect of both forest and human health concern. The browntail moth caterpillar has tiny poisonous hairs that cause dermatitis similar to poison ivy on sensitive individuals. People may develop dermatitis from direct contact with the caterpillar or indirectly from contact with airborne hairs. The hairs become airborne from either being dislodged from the living or dead caterpillar or they come from cast skins with the caterpillar molts. Most people affected by the hairs develop a localized rash that will last for a few hours up to several days but on some sensitive individuals the rash can be severe and last for several weeks. The rash results from both a chemical reaction to a toxin in the hairs and a physical irritation as the barbed hairs become embedded in the skin. Respiratory distress from inhaling the hairs can be serious. Caterpillars 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. For more information: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/vector-borne/browntail-moth/index.shtml Browntail Moth - Brochure https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/documents/browntail_moth_brochure.pdf Browntail Moths - FAQ’s https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/invasive_threats/browntail_moth_faqs.htm Ticks Maine has a variety of ticks that can carry diseases capable of infecting humans and pets. Residents of this lush, wooded state should always be careful when spending time outdoors. Ticks are not only found in the wild but can be found in homes, on clothing, on family pets, on horses, or on local walking trails. Always perform a tick check on yourself, loved ones and pets to spot any ticks that may have latched on after spending any amount of time outdoors. Early detection and removal is essential to preventing an infection. What Kind of Ticks are in Maine? There are fifteen different types of ticks in Maine.The three most common types of ticks found in Maine are the American Dog Tick, the Blacklegged (Deer) Tick, and the Woodchuck / Groundhog Tick. For more information: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/vector-borne/train-trainer/Companion.pdf Wild Parsnip Wild, or poisonous, parsnip is an invasive plant that grows abundantly along roadsides and in open fields throughout Maine. The foliage resembles celery leaves, but its umbels of small yellow flowers distinguish it from other plants. You should never eat wild parsnip and you should never touch it with bare hands because it could cause a painful skin reaction. It contains the toxin furanocoumarins, which can cause severe skin burns and blisters. This action is particularly true when the plants are exposed to sunlight. https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mnap/features/invasive_plants/pastinaca_sativa.pdf

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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 >> 2019 PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION sorrento maine 2019 valuation book cover.docx sorrento maine 2019 re valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2019 re tax bills.pdf sorrento maine 2019 pp valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2019 pp tax bills.pdf 11 sorrento maine 2019 list by map lot.pdf 10 sorrento maine 2019 list by location.pdf 09 sorrento maine 2019 pp valuation reports.pdf 08 sorrento maine 2019 billing process.pdf 07 sorrento maine 2019 re assessment analysis.pdf 06 sorrento maine 2019 tree growth list.pdf 05 sorrento maine 2019 re audit of exempt billing amounts.pdf 04 sorrento maine 2019 pp commitment book.pdf 03 sorrento maine 2019 re commitment book.pdf 02 sorrento maine 2019 mvr.pdf 01 sorrento maine 2019 assessors' certification.pdf

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 >> 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

OUR TOWN & RESOURCES >> CEMETERIES The Doane’s Point Cemetery Corporation Before the founding of the Doane’s Point cemetery Corporation, burials in the Town of Sorrento took place in small family plots such as the Jackson and Bragdon-Hall Cemeteries and the Town maintained Daniel Sullivan Cemetery located off the old Sullivan road on Doane’s Point. These burial grounds had served early settlers and their antecedents but could not meet the needs of a growing and changing Sorrento. In 1964 a donated property was acquired adjacent to the “old” Daniel Sullivan Cemetery, and a committee of Sorrento residents founded the Doane’s Point Cemetery Corporation to serve as a non-denominational burial ground for the Sorrento community. In 2023, with the gift of additional property, the Cemetery completed an expansion to more than double its size. To date, more than 75 Sorrento families have chosen this quiet spot as their final resting place. As a non-profit 501(c)(13) corporation, the Doane’s Point Cemetery relies on the sale of lots, tax deductable donations, and the generous support of the Town of Sorrento to meet its modest operating expenses. The Cemetery is governed by a Board of five community volunteers. Inquiries as to the sale of lots, donations and Cemetery business are welcome and should be directed to: Crosby Noyes Doane’s Point Cemetery Corporation P.O. Box 72 Sorrento, Maine 04677 207 422-3474 Doane’s Point Cemetery Corporation Capital Campaign PDF

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

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 sherri-townclerk@sorrentomaine.org Deputy Clerk/Registrar of Voters Joanne Holmes townoffice@sorrentomaine.org Deputy Clerk/E911 Addressing Officer/Public Access Officer Maggi McCaw 911officer@sorrentomaine.org public.access@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. 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.

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