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RECREATION & FACILITIES >> HUNTING & FISHING Hunting and Fishing in Sorrento 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. Funds generated from license sales and town contributions pay for the enforcement of the Frenchman Bay Regional Shellfish Ordinance (FBRSO). Conservation Warden Michael Boucher, (207) 479-0620, enforces the ordinance on the flats. For more information: https://www.franklinmaine.com/frenchmans-bay-shellfish/ The regional shellfish committee may close flats for conservation purposes. The state also closes them for pollution. Harvesting is not permitted on closed flats. The State of Maine DMR closures and FBR Conservation Closures are available at https://www.maine.gov/dmr/fisheries/shellfish/closures 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. https://moses.informe.org/cgi-bin/online/moses_v3/index 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 Hunting: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/hunting/laws-rules/licenses-permits.html

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TOWN GOVERNMENT >> PROPERTY TAXES >> 2013 PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION sorrento maine 2013 re valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2013 re tax bills.pdf sorrento maine 2013 pp valuation reports.pdf sorrento maine 2013 pp tax bills.pdf

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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 >> PROPERTY TAXES >> 2023 PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION Tax Warrant Doc.pdf Mil Rate Comparison form.pdf Mil Rate Calc Form.pdf CommitmentBook.pdf Cert of Assessment.pdf 2023 Tax Bills RE NAME - ALL.pdf 2023 Stabilized Tax Accounts Rpt.pdf

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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 >> TOWN OFFICE & DEPARTMENTS >> TRASH DISPOSAL TRASH DISPOSAL 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 Bulky Trash Disposal Day 2026 is Saturday, August 1st 9 a.m. until noon. 1) It will be held in the Town Center parking lot (79 Pomola Ave where the Town Office, Community Building and Fire House are located). 2) We are charging the same fees for disposal as last year: Car trunk full - $20.00 Small pickup truck full (not above the cab) - $40.00 Large pickup truck full (not above the cab) - $60.00 You will need to pay in advance at the Town Office and get a receipt. You can do this before August 1st, OR on the 1st. The Town Office will be open on the 1st so you can pay your disposal fee before you put your items in the dumpster. Single items that do not fit in household trash bag will be charged at the discretion of the Volunteers working there. 3) We need Volunteers. Volunteers get the equivalent of 1 Car trunk full to be disposed for Free. Please sign up at the Town Office by July 29th if you would like to Volunteer. 4) METAL will be picked up at the end of your driveway for FREE on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026. If you miss that date, a free Metal Pile will be available at the Town Center on the 1st that you can add to. 5) Reminder! Certain Items will NOT be taken: - Household trash (that is for regular Thursday pickup) - Asphalt Shingles, Large Construction Debris - Hazardous waste -TVs -Electronics Ellsworth Waste Services, 15 Industrial Rd. Ellsworth, Maine will accept non-hazardous construction/ demo debris, asphalt roofing shingles and tires for a fee. Please call them directly 207-667-4333 Televisions and computer monitors can be disposed of at Northeast Services in Hampden for a fee. Please call them directly at 207-240-9362

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

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 >> 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.