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Request for Proposals for Assessor’s Agent

The municipal officers of the Town of Westport Island are accepting proposals from any Certified Maine Assessor who wishes to perform services for the Town as an Assessors Agent. Proposals submitted pursuant to this request must be received by 6 PM, May 6, 2024. Please see the Request for Proposals for details. 

Browntail Moth

The Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation, & Forestry would like you to know that browntail moth will be a real bugger this year. While Knox, Kennebec, and Waldo Counties will have it worse, we all know that stuff blows around. If you've got nests in your trees, here's the State list of professionals who can help. 

CMP tree work

CMP would like you to know that they will be conducting tree trimming and removal if necessary along their lines this summer. They may or may not be able to notify property owners ahead of time. If you have a tree near the lines that you are fond of, you may want to give CMP a call! 

RSU #12 Budget Meeting

The annual RSU #12 Budget Meeting will take place on May 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM at the Chelsea Elementary School on 560 Togus Rd. in Chelsea. Westport Island voters will be able to vote on the 2024-2025 RSU #12 budget. The Town Clerk will be present to register new voters. To learn more about the RSU #12 budget, click here to view their presentation.

6/11/24 State Primary, RSU #12 Budget Referendum, & Municipal Election

Westport Island voters may now request an absentee ballot for the 6/11/24 State Primary, RSU #12 Budget Referendum, & Municipal Election by:

  • Filling out a paper Absentee Ballot Application available at the Town Office  
  • Calling the Town Clerk at 207-882-8477, ext. 3 to complete an application over the phone.

See the Absentee Ballot Application Notice for details. 

The offices of Select Board Member 2 and RSU #12 Board of Directors Member will be on the Municipal ballot. If you are interested in running, please go to the Town Office during regular office hours to take out nomination papers. See the Nomination Papers Notice for details.