Insurance Cards: Please Make Sure That Your Insurance Card Is in Effect the Day of Registration

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Insurance cards: Please make sure that your insurance card is in effect the day of registration. If your card does not cover the date that you are registering your vehicle we cannot complete the registration.

The Town Office will no longer be providing notary services to the public. Following is a list of people in town who do provide that service: David Dillen (Main Rd.) 827-7928 or 907-6168; Bruce Arnold (Cardville Rd. 827-5081; Ann Lawrence (Sweet Fern Dr.) 827-2597 or 356-2350; Carolyn Gontoski (Spring Bridge Rd.) 852-2844.

TOWN OF GREENBUSH

PO BOX 230

GREENBUSH, ME 04418

TELEPHONE:(207) 826-2050 FAX: (207) 826-2190

OFFICE HOURS:MON & THU12:00 PM – 6:30 PM

TUE, WED, & FRI 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

♦ Greenbush Satellite Food Pantry open every Saturday from 9am to 10am to help any individual/families in need.♦
♦ All donations are greatly appreciated and they go to help local residents. ♦
♦ To make donations please call Gerri Johnson-Harvey at 827-2712. ♦
♦ Donations needed: Food, Cleaning supplies, paper products and cash. ♦
♦ Stop by on a Saturday morning to say Hi and have a cup of coffee. ♦

TOWN OF GREENBUSH NEWSLETTER VOLUME 97 MAY 2011

To the citizens of Greenbush,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to those I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting during the past three years in my capacity as Code Enforcement Officer. When the position of Town Manager was offered to me, I looked upon it as a great chance for a new challenge and advancement. I have enjoyed a good working relationship with the Board of Selectmen, the Tax Assessor, the Planning Board as well as the office staff and look forward to building on that relationship to move forward through this transition as smoothly as possible. Although new to the position of Town Manager,

I am familiar with many of the workings of town government and its necessary procedures. I look forward to

meeting you during your visits to the Town Office as we continue to honor our open door policy.

Sincerely,

Jerry Davis

Town Manager

Property tax bills that have not been paid in full by mid-June will start to undergo the lien process. Unfortunately from the time that the lien process begins additional fees get added in the form of interest, filing fees and mailings. Tax payments do not have to be paid in a lump sum. We accept payments made regularly that fit your budget – whether monthly, weekly or quarterly. The Selectmen will be reviewing unpaid tax liens and foreclosure properties then deciding what actions to take on each in the near future. We understand these are tough times for individuals and families but they are also difficult for municipalities as our tax dollars are what provide the services we have all come to rely on daily.

Cemetery Expansion: You may have noticed the recent clearing on Military Road next to Weld Cemetery. This is in preparation to expand the Cemetery, a long awaited necessity for the Town. We’d like to thank the people involved in the collaborative effort to clear this lot which to date hasn’t cost the Town a penny. There is still a lot of work to be done in the clearing process with stump and root removal and possibly large rocks as well. The area will be surveyed and marked for roads and lots to avoid issues that we have encountered in some of our other cemeteries. We look forward to seeing the end results in the future.

GREENBUSH DINNER THEATERPRESENTS WILLEY PHINEDIT

May 21, 2011 6:00 PM Helen S. Dunn School Gym

Vernon Cox is the Maine humorist Willey Phinedit (Will E Find-it) a Tall Taleoligist

and UnRegistered Maine Guide. His tales are filled with the Down East humor traditions

of old, blending folk with original tales of fantasy as dry as your morning toast and as fresh

as your next cup of coffee!

Willey is a Maine character, who is sincere and honest as the day is long (like Alaska in

the Wintah). He has been known to stretch the truth just a little. When Willie arrives he

will arrive in his UnRegistered guide outfit and he will sound similar to the Maine

stereotypical downeast humorist. I say similar because he is not your granddad’s Bert or I

Tickets sold in advance $10.00 per person for roast beef dinner with blueberry cake and the show by Willey Phinedit. Tickets are available at the Town Office or from Rec Board members.

Code Enforcement

Spring has arrived and with it the urge to do those long awaited building projects from a new house, garage, shed or shop to adding on a deck, porch or room. Please contact the Town Office or stop by to check for any necessary permits for your project. Building permits of structures from 100 to 599 sq. ft. cost $20; 600 sq. ft. and up cost $30; electrical permits cost $10.

Municipal & LURC Plumbing Fees Schedule Effective Jan. 1, 2011

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Free Fishing Days 2011-- June 4 and June 5.

On these days residents, nonresidents and aliens

(except those whose license has been suspended or revoked)

may fish without a license.

All other laws and regulations apply on these days.

ATV REGISTRATIONS: stickers for 2012 are now in for new and renewed registrations! Fees have remained the same as last year: $34 for a renewed registration; $35 plus applicable sales tax for new registrations. Please be sure to bring in your bill of sale listing make, year & serial number when doing a new or new to you registration.

TOWN MEETING: June 9, 2011 at Helen S. Dunn School gym 7:00 PM please bring your TOWN REPORT (available the end of May) with you. This is your opportunity to help decide how your tax dollars are spent! Plan to at least attend and say hello to some of your friends and neighbors or to meet others.

VOTING June 14, 2011: State primaries, Town elections consisting presently of one position for Selectman, the seat that Pamela Carmichael has held and is currently running for re-election.

The Town of Greenbush is currently seeking applicants for the position of Town Sexton. Sexton duties include: performing burials; overseeing the setting of headstones/footstones/lot markers; keeping accurate records of burials and lot owners; good communication and people skills are a must. Anyone interested in applying for this position is asked to call the Town Office 826-2050 to set up an interview appointment.

NEED HELP WITH OLD HOME WEEKEND!! We are coming down to the wire with planning and making decisions - still need volunteers. An idea raised by Charlie tonight was for people to come up with booths to run little games for people to enjoy! Sign up, let us know if you would be interested and attend/send your info for our next meeting May 23rd! Also, date has been changed to September 9, 10, & 11th for those who like to keep summer plans. We hope this change can only benefit our town and our traditions! Looking forward to seeing you May 23rd at 6 pm Town Office Conference Room!

HELEN S. DUNN SCHOOL NEWS & CALENDAR

Greenbush Transfer Station/CDD Landfill/UW and E-Waste 2011 Updates

Summer Open Hours:

Transfer Station/CDD Landfill/Universal Waste (UW) and Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Facility located off East Ridge Rd. open Saturdays only. First Sat. in May thru last Sat. in October, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.
UW and E-Waste Collection Facility located next to US Post Office at Madden’s Storage Units open Tuesdays only. First Tuesday in May thru last Tuesday in October, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Tipping and Permit Fees:

This year the only tipping fee charged will be for units containing Freon gas; such as, air conditioners and refrigerators at $15 per unit unless unit has a sticker stating “Freon free” by a licensed remover.
Transfer Station/CDD Landfill Facility permits will be issued at $1 per sticker with up to 2 stickers maximum per dwelling, lot or household of Greenbush residents.

With the additional composting efforts and second UW and E-Waste collection facility the Town almost doubled its recycling efforts in 2010 as compared to 2009. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

Please remember that the Transfer Station/CDD Landfill Facility CAN NOT accept household garbage. If you have questions on what waste types are acceptable including UW and E-Waste or have a large volume of CCD waste please check with the Town Office or Facility Manager prior to bring the waste for disposal or recycle.

Compost:

A Compost Pad has been added to the Transfer Station Facility for NON-garbage compost material; such as, yard leaves, grass, and more.

The Town is required by the State to conduct composting surveys at regular intervals. Please fill out and return to the attached survey to Town Office to assist us in filling this requirement. We do not require names or addresses.