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Proposed “Street Tree” Policy

09/10/2024 (Policy, Public Hearings, Select Board)

As part of an effort to make its practices clearer and more consistent, the Select Board plans to codify its “street tree” policy—particularly which tree care costs will be borne by the Town and which will not.

The Select Board expects to consider adoption of a policy at its September 16 meeting. Prior to doing so, however, the Board hereby invites public comment on the proposed policy, either via an email to selectboard@bluehillme.gov or, in person, at the September 16 Select Board meeting.

In short, proposed policy provides that the Town will pay for 100% of the costs of caring for trees on Town property and 50% of the cost of care for trees in a public right of way (with the other 50% to be paid by the property owner). Care for trees on private property outside of the public right of way are the responsibility of the private property owner.

Financial Responsiblility for Trees in Blue HillDownload

Traffic Ordinance Hearing Postponed

08/15/2024 (Public Hearings, Select Board)

The public hearing for amendments to the Blue HIll Traffic Ordinance, originally scheduled for August 19, has been postponed (to provide more time to refine the proposed draft ordinance). No new date has been identified.

The public will receive at least seven days’ advance notice of the hearing, when it is scheduled, via the Town website and physical notices at the Town Hall and Hannaford’s. Copies of the draft ordinance also will be available at that time.

Public Hearing: Blue Hill Traffic Ordinance

07/26/2024 (Public Hearings, Select Board)

The Select Board is considering amending the Blue Hill Traffic Ordinance and will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposal to repeal and replace the Blue Hill Traffic Ordinance, including designated “no parking” areas, crosswalks, traffic control signage, making Mill St. one-way and other changes.

The Select Board will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on August 19 at 5:30pm.

Property Tax Revaluation Data

06/07/2024 (Presentations, Select Board)

At last Monday’s Select Board meeting, the Select Board indicated that it would try to make available, in an accessible format, more information about the 2024 property revaluation.

Attached is an Excel worksheet with comparative data, for each property in Blue Hill (identified by Map and Lot number). It shows the 2023 and 2024 taxable property valuations as well as an estimate of what the 2024 taxes on each property will be.

Caveats

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Surplus Town Floats for Sale

05/22/2024 (Bids and Offers, Marine Resources Committee)

The Town of Blue Hill is soliciting bids for surplus floats previously used at the Village Wharf. Five floats are available for purchase—three floats approximately 16’x14′ and two 16’x6′ finger floats. The floats will be sold (individually) as is, where is, with no minimum bid.

The deadline for sealed bids is Monday, June 3 at 5:00pm at the Town Office; the bids will be opened at the Select Board’s public meeting scheduled to begin at 5:30pm that evening.

The bid form and terms and conditions of the auction process and sale are available here.

Float 1
16’x14′
Mooring/chain not included
Float 2
16’x14′
Float 3
16’x14′
Floats 4 and 5
16’x6′
Ramp not included

Last Chance for Blue Hill’s Summer Camp? Sign up this weekend!

03/15/2024 (Recreation)

It’s not too late to sign up for SUMMER CAMP, brought to you by the Town of Blue Hill and the Downeast Family YMCA!

Blue Hill campers receive a discounted rate of $195 per week, with a further discount for siblings. Financial aid is also available for families in need.

Sign up this weekend—given the popularity of last year’s summer camp program, we expect the available slots to be taken quickly after registration opens up to all towns on Monday.

Any questions? Contact the Blue Hill YMCA at (207) 374-5359.

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