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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/

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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> CODE ENFORCEMENT Code Enforcement BUILDING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT Building and Plumbing Permits Applications can be downloaded or are available at the Town Office Building permit application packet Plumbing application Sample site plan When do I need a Permit? New construction. New construction of buildings and structures. Alteration of a building, structure, or land, or parts thereof, including but not limited to: Change in size of windows or doors Repair of foundations Interior renovations: remodeling interior walls to create new rooms Enclosing open frame porch Installing skylights Erection of fences Construction of new steps Decks and sheds Creation of roads or driveways, adding fill Placement of signs; except temporary signs. Moving or demolition of structures Change of use Plumbing new or replacement Electrical work Septic System installation or repair Activities within the Shoreland Zone (250 feet from high annual tide line) When don't I need a Permit? Re-roofing Siding a structure Replacing windows with new windows of the same size, in same location Replacing a plumbing fixture CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Code Enforcement Officer’s job is to approve building and plumbing permits. The officer’s primary purpose is to protect the lives, safety, and property of everyone who lives, works or visits our community. These objectives are achieved through the enforcement of state laws and local ordinances related to shore land zoning, land use regulation, plumbing, subsurface waste disposal, life safety and building standards. Stephen Cox is the Town of Sorrento’s Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector. You can reach him at 207-263-6887 or email dennysriverpipe@yahoo.com. See also the Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Shoreland Zoning Section https://www.maine.gov/dep/land/slz/index.html The Code Enforcement Officer is also in charge of septic system permits and plumbing permits required by the State of Maine. Sorrento Ordinances: Floodplain Management Ordinance (2016) (link) Land Use Ordinance (2016) (link) Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (2021) (link) The Town of Sorrento is responsible for administering the Town of Sorrento Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. Any construction within 75 feet of the shore or a stream requires permitting. State Building Codes: 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) 2015 International Building Code (IBC) 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), E-1465-08: Standard Practice for Radon Control Options for the Design and Construction of New Low-Rise Residential Buildings The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standards: 62.1 - 2016 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality) 62.2 - 2016 (Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings) 90.1 - 2016 (Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings) editions without addenda E-1465-2008, Standard Practice for Radon Control Options for the Design and Construction of New Low-Rise Residential Buildings Plumbing Codes: Uniform Plumbing Code 2021 Maine Subsurface Wastewater Rules (2023) Design Climate Data: Climate Zone 6 (A) Ground Snow Load = 50 lbs. Wind Speed (ASCE 7-16) = 102 mph Frost Depth = 48 inches Seismic Requirements: None Hurricane Requirements: None Additional Code Information: State of Maine National Electrical Code - 2020 NEC 2018 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) Deck Construction Guide Fire Protection of Floors Constructed with Wood I Joists Maine Manufactured Home Requirements Well Water Quality Maine Fuel Gas Detector Law (2022) Stephen Cox Stephen Cox is the Town of Sorrento’s Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector. You can reach him at 207-263-6887 or email dennysriverpipe@yahoo.com. The Town of Sorrento Land Use Ordinance is available under Ordinances . The Town of Sorrento is responsible for administering the Town of Sorrento Shoreland Zoning Ordinance available under Ordinances. Any construction within 75 feet of the shore or a stream requires permitting. See also the Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Shoreland Zoning Section https://www.maine.gov/dep/land/slz/index.html The Code Enforcement Officer is also in charge of septic system permits and plumbing permits required by the State of Maine.

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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.

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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2025 Comprehensive Plan 2025 Sorrento Comprehensive Plan Revised version of Future Land Use chapter The Town of Sorrento is inviting public comment on a revised draft version of the Future Land Use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan Committee made these revisions after receiving community feedback following the Plan’s initial submission to the State. The Committee thanks everyone who reviewed and provided comments and requests your help again. The primary amendment is the Town is seeking a growth area exemption. Included in the documents available on this website are explanations of why this came about. After this local public comment period closes, the Comprehensive Plan Committee will submit the revised draft of the Future Land Use chapter to the State Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP). As before, MPAP will open an additional public comment period of 20 days and review the chapter for consistency with State requirements. Following the State’s consistency determination, the Town will hold a public hearing prior to Town Meeting, where voters will ultimately consider adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Review the Revised Materials The following pdf documents are available online for review (printed copies available at the Town Office): Revised Future Land Use Chapter draft Memorandum Summarizing Changes to the Future Land Use Chapter Letter from the Comprehensive Plan Committee providing additional context and explanation Public Comment Opportunities Selectboard Meeting A regularly scheduled Selectboard meeting on Wednesday, February 18, will begin one hour earlier than usual, at 6:00 PM , to allow time for public comment on the revised Future Land Use chapter. Zoom option will be available for those unable to attend in person. Written Comments Written feedback may be submitted through the end of day on Friday, February 20, using the link below: Submit feedback online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/33SK2ZQ ________________ The Sorrento Comprehensive Plan is the product of a three-year community effort to understand Sorrento as it exists now and to articulate a long-term vision for its future. The plan provides guidance for the town as it seeks to build on its strengths, address its management challenges, increase its capacity, and respond to anticipated changes. In addition, the comprehensive plan is required for the town to be eligible for certain State programs, grants, and loans. The comprehensive plan is intended to be a clear statement of the town’s values, collective vision, and future goals. It is meant to inform and guide the town as it makes management and planning decisions. The plan is not legally binding and creates no requirement, regulation, or ordinance of any kind. The expectation is that any recommendations or proposals contained in the plan will be given further consideration through the normal town public decision-making process. Any additional land use regulations need to be carefully considered, specific to identified community concerns, and have extensive public engagement.

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