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RECREATION & FACILITIES >> PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, & GARDENS Parks, Playgrounds & Gardens Sorrento Village Green Located south of Ocean Avenue and along the Sorrento Harbor, the small Sorrento Village Green provides an expansive view of Mount Desert Island and Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. The nearby rocky beach epitomizes the Maine coastline. An Application for use of the Town Green should be filled out and returned to the Town Office. The Pollinator Meadow Project Sorrento gardening residents volunteered to create the Pollinator Meadow Project in the Spring of 2023, to create and support habitat for butterflies, bees, birds and beings who love plants. The goal is to establish a biodiverse habitat for pollinators, composed primarily of native plants, while increasing our community’s beauty and contributing to planetary wellbeing. Some of the plants are food required for a species’ survival (as in the case Milkweed for the Monarch Butterfly). The PM relies completely on volunteer labor and donations for soil, seeds, plants and tools. Located at the sculpture near the Town Office, work will resume when the ground unfreezes. We will distribute starter seeds or look to volunteers to plant what they like, as long as the species are not invasive. It will make for a very interesting meadow! We are an informal group of about a dozen hardy souls. Please join us! Contact: Co-Leaders Gianna Settin, reikidancer@gmail.com or Ted Preuss, ted@gallery312.com If you would like to donate to this project, please send a check to: Town of Sorrento 79 Pomola Avenue Sorrento, ME 04677 (Please write “Pollinator Meadow” in the memo) Contributions are 100% tax deductible! A basketball court is behind the Town Office building on Pomola Avenue The Sorrento Sullivan Recreation Center community-funded playground and skate park is open to all. 1776 US-1, Sullivan, ME 04664 https://www.ssreccenter.com/playground/

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

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FAQ Sorrento Town Website FAQ Trash 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 Town Office Hours Town Office hours are posted on the front page of this website. At the Town Office you can purchase trash stickers, pay for licenses, permits, registrations, pay taxes and get information about the town and surrounding areas and services. Many services are available online as well. Building Permits The Town of Sorrento requires that anyone performing plumbing or construction submit an application and pay for permits. Applications will be reviewed and permits issued by the Code Enforcement Officer. Common projects that require permits include plumbing renovations, repairs and additions, septic systems, driveways, fences, signs, building construction and Shoreland projects. The Town enforces the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by the State of Maine, and the Maine Subsurface Wastewater System Rules. Plumbing projects, both internal and external, require inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer (see Contacts page for Code Enforcement Officer information.) All contractors doing soil work in the shore land must have State Certification and must furnish a copy to code enforcement for every shore project. See Code Enforcement page for more information. Parking Parking on town roads is allowed from April 15 to November 1. In the village (area down around the harbor), the roads are narrow and parking is limited. Please read signs to note where parking is allowed or not. Parking spaces at the town dock are quite limited, and the parking spaces are not big enough to accommodate trailers or RVs. Overnight parking in the dock parking lot is not permitted. Citizen Education Maine Municipal Association has a website page on Citizen Education https://www.memun.org/Training/Citizen-Education . Here MMA is building a "toolkit" where municipal leaders can find answers when citizens ask fundamental questions about municipal government. "While citizen participation is vital to democracy, it is not enough to simply invite participation. It is necessary to first educate citizens to provide them with the ability to understand the structure, workings and benefits of local government, and to help them realize their role in local government." Harbor Sorrento harbor is a well-protected and beautiful natural harbor with panoramic views of local islands and the mountains of Mount Desert Island to the south. Dock facilities and moorings, including visitor moorings, are overseen by the Harbor Master, Louis Sutherland, Jr., who can be reached at (207) 266-5706 or harbormaster@sorrentomaine.org . Anchoring in the harbor is permitted only as approved by the Harbor Master. Speed within the harbor is limited to “headway” speed which is the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage and control of the watercraft while the watercraft is moving. Please note that during the summer season kayakers often are paddling through the harbor and children often are in small sailboats for sailing lessons. Please be careful and keep your speed and wake down. Dock You will notice two docks in the harbor. One is the “public” dock, located by the parking lot and available for public use. A commercial fishing dock is also in the harbor. In the summer season these facilities are in heavy use, and docking times for boats is limited. Dinghies and launches with motors are not allowed at the “public” dock. There is a portable toilet at the town dock in the summer. Please be mindful of others and keep it clean, as this toilet is not serviced regularly. There is no trash receptacle or dumpster at the town dock, so please remove any waste you create or bring with you. Boat Launch Ramp The Sorrento boat launch ramp beside the commercial fishing dock is a town-owned facility. Please read the posted signs regarding parking and usage. For example, the use of the ramp for commercial purposes is limited to residents only. Nearby Islands The islands you see near the Sorrento shoreline include Stave (private with some conserved lands), Calf (private), Preble (conserved), Dram (conserved), Bean (conserved) and Ingalls (private). Please plan in advance for any mooring or beach activities. Check with Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, and the Nature Conservancy for the latest information on these islands. Fires and Brush Burning 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. See Fire Department under Town Office and Departments for more information on burn permits. Hunting Hunting is popular in Maine and permits can be obtained for many species, including deer, turkey, bear and moose. One of the most popular seasons is deer season running from the end of October to the beginning of December. For your safety when walking in Sorrento during deer season, please be advised that wearing bright/“blaze” orange or yellow hats and clothing is strongly recommended as hunting is allowed in many parts of the community. https://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/hunting/index.html Fishing and Shellfish Recreational and commercial fishing and shellfish harvesting require licenses in Maine. Please be careful to check which waters are open, particularly for shellfish harvesting, as many areas are closed for water quality or conservation reasons. See below and the Licenses, Permits & Applications section for more information on licenses and permits. 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 Shellfish: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/fisheries/shellfish Wildlife and invasive species While Sorrrento is a coastal peninsula, we do have plenty of wildlife which – unless you are hunting – you should stay away from for their safety and yours. In Sorrento you may find porcupines, bears, coyotes, fisher cats, bobcats, deer, raccoons, skunks, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, golden and bald eagles, ospreys, and even the occasional moose. Some of these animals (e.g., bobcats) are rare/valuable so please be careful about posting specifics about your sightings on social media. Both browntail moths and deer ticks present real health problems. The hairs on browntail moth caterpillars cause dermatitis similar to poison ivy on sensitive individuals, and 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. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/vector-borne/browntail-moth/index.shtml Deer ticks may carry lyme and other diseases. If you spend time outdoors, know how to protect yourself. https://www.mcht.org/story/tips-for-avoiding-ticks/ https://extension.umaine.edu/ticks/maine-ticks/ Recreation facilities In Sorrento you will notice (or find online) many recreational facilities, some of which are owned by the Town and some of which are seasonal and owned by the Village Improvement Association (VIA), a membership-based organization. The Town of Sorrento has a Town office and Community Center on Pomola Avenue, the Village Green at 310 Ocean Ave and a town dock and boat ramp. The Community Center and Village Green are available to rent by contacting the Town Office. The VIA facilities are for the use of its paying members; full-time residents of Sorrento are eligible for discounts. The VIA maintains a 9-hole golf course, salt-water swimming pool, four tennis courts (including pickleball), and croquet. You can find more information about the VIA and how to join here: https://www.sorrentovia.org/ . The 9-hole, walking only golf course is open to the public for daily greens fees or memberships. Read more about Blink Bonnie here: https://www.sorrentovia.org/golf Water While many properties in Sorrento have wells, much of the Town has both year round and seasonal water service provided by Long Pond Water District. Seasonal water is generally on from May through October. Seasonal water lines mostly are above ground and Long Pond will shut off service prior to freezing conditions. https://www.longpondwater.com/ (207) 422-3499 operator@longpondwater.com Visiting Considerations The speed limit in the village area is 25 mph and is strictly enforced. Other roads in Sorrento are posted at 40 mph. This is a year-round, residential community. There are a great number of children, pedestrians and bicyclists on our roads during ALL seasons, so please use caution and obey our speed limits. Route 185, also known as East Side Road and Pomola Avenue, is a state maintained road. Large, commercial trucks should use this road whenever possible. West Shore Road is intended for local traffic only. There is no local EMS service in town. Response times will vary depending on the availability of responders from surrounding areas. Please be safe! Dial 911 for emergency services. There are no restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores or gas stations in the Town of Sorrento. The Sorrento Post Office is located at 16 Main St. The phone number is (207) 422-6896 West Cove Boatyard at 41 Waukeag Avenue has full boat repair services. They can be contacted at (207) 422-3137 and westcoveboatyard.com

OUR TOWN & RESOURCES >> EDUCATION Education Historically, Sorrento was home to two schools, High Head School and the Cove School. High Head was located near the reservoir, on the road to Treasure Island and Cove School was close to the Sullivan town line. Without the luxury of school busing, children would walk to the school nearest their home. By 1935 both of these were gone. A new “High Head” school was built on the location of our current Community Building, but in January 1941 was destroyed by fire. The building that replaced it was called the Sorrento Grammar School and today it is now used as our beloved Community Building. Today, no schools are within the Town of Sorrento’s borders. Our students are part of Regional School Unit #24 (RSU 24). Mountain View School is our Grammar School (serving grades pre-k through five) and the brand new (as of 2023) Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus is our Middle School and High School (serving grades six through twelve). They are both located in the Town of Sullivan. The other communities that are part of RSU 24 are Eastbrook, Franklin, Gouldsboro, Mariaville, Steuben, Sullivan, Waltham, and Winter Harbor. For more information please visit the RSU 24 website: https://www.rsu24.org/ K-12 Contact Information: Superintendent of Schools: Michael Eastman 207-422-2017 meastman@rsu24.org Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus smhs.rsu24.org 2456 US Hwy. 1 Sullivan, ME 04664 207-422-3510 Mountain View School https://mvs.rsu24.org/ 542 Bert Gray Rd. Sullivan, ME 04664 207-422-3200 Adult Education Contact Information: RSU24 Adult Education 1888 US Highway 1 Sullivan, ME 04664 207-422-4794 adultedinfo@rsu24.org For information and up to date course offerings, please click the link below: https://rsu24.maineadulted.org/ CHART YOUR COURSE to high school graduation, a new career, reading, writing or math skills, or a new hobby. RSU 24 Adult Education offers quality courses in person, over Zoom, and online. Sorrento Scholarship Fund : Residents of Sorrento are eligible for scholarship funds to pursue additional learning after high school. These scholarships can be used for a wide variety of education – college, technical school or many other accredited programs. Students receive $1500 per semester plus a bonus for achieving top grades. This is a non-municipal fund and is not managed by the Town of Sorrento. If you wish to make a gift to this fund and become a part of the community encouraging the next generation of high school graduates to pursue additional education please send your donations to: Please make checks payable to: Sorrento Scholarship Fund Mail or drop off checks to: Gina Bennett, PO Box 93 Sorrento, ME 04677 Sorrento residents who are currently or will be starting post high school education in the future please contact: Wendy Worrell 402-689-8682

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 townclerk@sorrentomaine.org Deputy Clerk/Registrar of Voters Joanne Holmes townoffice@sorrentomaine.org Deputy Clerk/E911 Addressing Officer/Public Access Officer Maggi McCaw E911officer@sorrentomaine.org publicaccess@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 FOAA Requests Town of Sorrento Select Board approved a FOAA Policy Regarding Requests for Public Records at the 10/15/2025 meeting. All FOAA requests to access public documents will be honored by appointment only for adequate accessibility. See FOAA Policy above for complete instructions. 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.

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

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.

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

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