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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> GENERAL ASSISTANCE General Assistance The town of Sorrento administers a General Assistance Program that provides confidential financial assistance to those residents who are having difficulty meeting basic needs such as housing, utilities and food. The program is funded by property taxes with a 70% state reimbursement. For more information, please call 207-422- 6889 during normal operating hours. For an application click here: https://mainewelfaredirectors.org/assoc/Resources/GA/ord-apl/igaapp.pdf If this is a General Assistance Emergency and the town office is closed, please contact 207-263-6653; or 781-560-3414 if no answer at the first number. The State’s General Assistance Department number is: 1 (800) 442-6003. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/general-assistance All General Assistance ordinances and statutes are available here: Statute: https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/22/title22ch1161.pdf Ordinance: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/sites/maine.gov.dhhs/files/inline-files/MMA%20GA%20Ordinance%202022.pdf

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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> HARBOR Harbor Sorrento Harbor is a well-protected, natural cove located in Frenchman Bay, approximately 5.5 miles north of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. 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 number. Harbormaster Lou Sutherland, Jr. 207-266-5706 harbormaster@sorrentomaine.org Boat Registration & Excise Tax May be done in person at the town office or online https://apps1.web.maine.gov/online/boat/ Online Moorings https://myprod.onlinemooring.com/SorrentoME/home.aspx

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> BOARDS & COMMITTEES >> SORRENTO 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 gather space. Rental The kitchen and main meeting space can be rented on a first-come basis. See below for current availability (can we have a list below for dates already booked?) Contact the Town Office for any questions. Fill out and provide the Application for Use of the Sorrento Community Building (below) 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 (PDF) 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.) Sorrento CB - 2023 Annual Report

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT >>SELECT BOARD MEETING 2023 2023 1-04 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 1-18 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 2-01 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 2-15 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 3-01 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 3-15 Select Board Meeting AMENDED.pdf 2023 4-19 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.pdf 2023 5-3 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 5-17 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.pdf 2023 6-14 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.pdf 2023 6-21 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 8-9 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 8-16 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 8-23 AGENDA Special Selectboard Meeting final update.pdf 2023 8-23 Kathi Moore Statement.pdf 2023 8-23 RW Statement.pdf 2023 8-23 Sorrento Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 8-30 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 9-6 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 9-20 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 10-4 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 10-18 Select Board Meeting.pdf 2023 11-01 Select Board Meeting.pdf

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT >>SELECT BOARD MEETING 2021 2021 01-06 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2021 01-20 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2021 02-03 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2021 02-17 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2021 03-03 Select Board Meeting-Amended.docx.pdf 2021 03-17 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2021 04-07 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2021 04-21 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2021 05-05 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2021 05-19 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2021 5-26 Public Hearing Minutes.docx.pdf 2021 06-02 Select Board Meeting-Amended.docx.pdf 2021 6-08 Election minutes.docx.pdf 2021 06-16 Select Board Meeting-Amended.docx.pdf 2021 07-07 Select Board Meeting-AMENDED.docx.pdf 2021 07-21 Select Board Meeting-Amended.docx.pdf 2021 08-04 Select Board Meeting edited.docx.pdf 2021 08-18 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2021 09-01 Select Board Meeting edited.docx.pdf 2021 09-15 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2021 10-06 Select Board Meeting-Amended.docx.pdf 2021 10-20 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf 2021 11-03 Select Board Meeting-Amended.docx.pdf 2021 11-17 Select Board Meeting-Amended.docx.pdf 2021 12-01 Select Board Meeting-Amended.docx.pdf 2021 12-15 Select Board Meeting.docx.pdf

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 >> PROPERTY TAXES >> 2018 PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION sorrento maine 2018 valuation book cover.docx sorrento maine 2018 re valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2018 re tax bills.pdf sorrento maine 2018 pp valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2018 pp tax bills.pdf 11 sorrento maine 2018 list by map lot.pdf 10 sorrento maine 2018 list by location.pdf 09 sorrento maine 2018 pp valuation reports.pdf 08 sorrento maine 2018 billing process.pdf 07 sorrento maine 2018 re assessment analysis.pdf 06 sorrento maine 2018 tree growth list.pdf 05 sorrento maine 2018 re audit of exempt billing amounts.pdf 04 sorrento maine 2018 pp commitment book.pdf 03 sorrento maine 2018 re commitment book.pdf 02 sorrento maine 2018 mvr.pdf 01 sorrento maine 2018 assessors' certification.pdf

OUR TOWN & RESOURCES >> CHURCHES Church of the Redeemer, Sorrento Sunday Worship Services — 10 AM (July & August) We welcome you, wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, to join us! 60 Bayview Avenue, Sorrento between the tennis courts and Mt. Desert Avenue Services; Sundays 10am, July and August Tuesdays 9-10am: book group in rectory living room (details TBD) July, 2024 minister: the Rev. Benjamin Maas August, 2024 minister: the Rev. Matthew Hanisian Join our Redeemer information sharing list or request information for a special service. Send your names and emails to: Celi Putnam, chair cbputnam@gmail.com Claire Chafee Bahamon, secretary ccbaha1@gmail.com Harriet Smith, treasurer harrietfsmith10@gmail.com Contacts for other church committees: Christine Wellman, chair of rectory committee ctwellman@verizon.net Peter Seterdahl, chair of building committee petersederdahl@gmail.com Sally Wise, landscaping committee sallyw160@gmail.com Peter Hunt, memorial garden peterhunt038@gmail.com Sorrento Community Church The Sorrento Community Church By – Tobey Connor - SSHS The historic Sorrento Community Church is a simple single-room place of worship located on East Side Road in Sorrento which remains open to the public due the care of generous volunteers and community members. When Waukeag Point was still part of the Town of Sullivan, the church was known as the Sullivan Point Union Meeting House. It had been in existence since at least 1859, when a record indicating Lyman M. Bragdon et al as the Building Committee deeded a pew to John White and Jonathan White in November of that year. There are some references to it as the Union Church of that area during that time. Years later, W.H. Lawrence began developing the area and purchased the original pews from the church in 1895, as it had fallen out of use. In the 1930s, the community raised funds to bring the church back into use, and it was renovated in 1935. Through 1946 at least, it hosted a regular congregation numbering anywhere from 15 to 55 people and had an active Sunday School. Upkeep and maintenance were done entirely by the community. Membership waxed and waned, and it was used by the United Methodist Church in the 1950s and 1960s. It was during this time that Rev. Margaret Henrichsen was assigned to the area by the Methodists and the Community Church was among her circuit of Sunday stops she highlighted in her book Seven Steeples. The Hale family had long been involved with the church, with Lillian Hale spearheading the revival effort in the 1930s. In the 1980s another reclamation effort was made thanks to a generous donation from a local family, and Michael Parker was hired to restore the interior. From Lelia Clark Johnson’s book Sullivan and Sorrento since 1760, we know the builders of the church to be: Benjamin Preble, b.1798 Lyman Bragdon, 1811-1901 Oliver Bragdon, 1826-1919 Newell Bragdon, 1817-1891 Fabins Downing, 1793-1884 Richard Downing Samuels Ingalls (deacon), 1800- Willard Hall, 1821- Jonathan White, 1821- John Stover, 1825- Asa White, 1800- Nathan White, 1806- The Census of 1860 has the above men and their families in the same 3 pages, living nearby, so it makes sense that it would have been built in the late 1850s. Lydia (Arey) Bragdon, wife of Oliver, donated a handsome Bible for use in the church, which was rediscovered by community members in the building. Johnson’s book also mentions that a hymnal was dedicated to the Sorrento Community Church in honor of its builders and old resident families. First Families of Waukeag Neck (Sorrento): Benjamin Ash, James Bean, John Bean, Ebenezer Bragdon, Joseph Bragdon, Richard Downing, Samuels Ingalls, William Ingalls, Moses Bragdon, John Hammond, John Preble, Nathanial Preble, Samuel Preble, Daniel Sullivan, Jabez Simpson, John Urann, John White, Benjamin Welch. “They rest their labors, but their works do follow them.”

RECREATION & FACILITIES >> GOLF COURSE Blink Bonnie Golf Links 89 East Side Road 207-422-3930 https://www.sorrentovia.org/golf Golf Course Operating on honor system or pay online below! Wednesdays at 4:00 PM: Twilight Scramble Fridays at 4:00 PM: Senior Flat Five Scramble (55+) Sundays at 10 AM: Scramble Established in 1916, Blink Bonnie is a rare jewel on the rugged Maine coast. This open, links-style, 9-hole walking course, with its manicured bentgrass greens and stunning views of Flanders Bay, is open to the public seven days a week. Alternate tee box locations offer golfers diverse nine-hole options, promising a unique golf experience with every outing. Daily Rates Mon-Friday $25 all-day, $15 after 5 pm Sat & Sun $30, $15 after 5 pm Pull carts $5 Greens Fees and Cart Rentals can NOW BE PAID ONLINE at https://www.sorrentovia.org/golf. We operate on the honor system. If you are unable to pay online, and when the golf shop is not open, please put cash or check in an envelope and put that through the mail slot.

TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Department Fire Chief/Road Commissioner/Public Safety Officer: Joey Clark 207-812-2208 terms expire 2025 firechief@sorrentomaine.org BURN PERMITS 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, possibly resulting in you being summonsed to court and fined. Traditional hand-written burn permits are still available, but the state online system allows permits to be acquired 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the state, provided that the fire danger is not high. For more information, call 207-287-4989. The person who signs the fire permit is responsible for the fire. Do not leave any fire unattended. To obtain a burn permit online contact: visit www.maineburnpermit.com. Or you can contact: Joey Clark, Fire Chief 207-812-2208 Brian Clement, Deputy Chief 207-460-4772 Mike Parker, Asst. Chief 207-460-7340 Chris Eklund, Asst. Chief 207-610-2794 Craig Clement, Chief Engineer 207-460-8851 Required for burning: **at least two adults to attend the burn, **some form of water supply and hand tools must be on hand, **and it is recommended you have a cellular phone or other communication device to call for assistance should the fire escape. YOU are responsible to see that the fire is out before leaving. NOTE: BURNING TRASH IS ILLEGAL!! State Laws (12 MRSA 9321-25) governing the backyard burning of household trash are enforced by the Maine Forest Service. If you think someone is burning trash please call (207) 973-3700 immediately! 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.