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Absentee Voting Available Now

05/11/2026 (Elections/Voting)

Absentee ballots for the June 9, 2026, Primary Election are available now. Voters who are enrolled in the Democratic or Republican parties, or who are not enrolled in any party, are eligible to receive a ballot. Unenrolled voters may choose either ballot. Our district does not have a Green Independent or Libertarian ballot. All absentee ballots must be requested by close of business on June 4 and are due back by close of polls (8:00 PM) on election day.

Democratic Sample Ballot
Republican Sample Ballot

HOW to request your ballot

Blue Hill Mountain Closed to Hikers

05/04/2026 (Community Events, Recreation)

Blue Hill Heritage Trust has advised the Town that, due to work being conducted on the wireless carriers’ equipment on Blue Hill Mountain, the Mountain will be closed to hikers on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

It is expected that there will be three additional one-day closures—one later this month two and in July. BHHT and the Town will post the specifics of these closures when the dates are known.

Public Notice: WWTP Construction

04/12/2026 (Sewer/Septic)

The Town of Blue Hill is notifying abutters and residents regarding an upcoming construction project at the Town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) off of Water Street.  The project also includes work at the Main Street Pump Station and Route 176 Pump Station.  The Town has retained Apex Construction to complete the work for the project, and they are scheduled to mobilize on or around the week of April 13 and will be working at the WWTP first.

Continue reading “Public Notice: WWTP Construction”

2026 Annual Town Meeting Results

04/07/2026 (Boards/Committees, Elections/Voting, Planning Board, School Committee, Select Board, Town Meetings)

Friday, April 3, 2026

Article 1: John F. Milliken Jr. was elected moderator by written ballot.

Article 2:
Select Board: (1 seat)
Ellen Best: 238
Scott Cromwell: 203
Write-In: 4
Blank: 14

Planning Board: (2 seats)
Marcia McKeague: 319
Gavin Riggall: 318
Write-In: 1
Blank: 280

School Board: (3 seats)
Hannah Bates: 335
Elaine Lawrence: 306
J. Benjamin Wootten: 287
Write-In: 8
Blank: 441

Article 3:
GSA Excess Tuition:
Yes: 302
No: 149
Blank: 8

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Article 4: passed by unanimous consent

Article 5: passed by unanimous consent

Article 6: passed as recommended

Article 7: passed as recommended

Article 8: passed as recommended

Article 9: passed as recommended

Article 10: passed as recommended

Article 11: passed as recommended

Article 12: passed as recommended

Article 13: passed as recommended

Article 14: passed as recommended

Article 15: passed as recommended

Article 16: passed as recommended

Article 17: passed as recommended by written ballot
Yes: 130
No: 7
Blank: 0

Article 18: passed as recommended by visual count
Yes: 133
No: 1

Article 19: passed as recommended

Article 20: passed as recommended

Article 21: passed as recommended

Article 22: passed as recommended

Article 23: passed as recommended

Article 24: passed as recommended

Article 25: passed as recommended

Article 26: passed as recommended

Article 27: passed as recommended

Article 28: passed as recommended

Article 29: passed as recommended

Article 30: passed as recommended

Article 31: passed as recommended

Article 32: passed as recommended

Article 33: passed as recommended

Article 34: passed as recommended

Article 35: passed as recommended

Article 36: passed as recommended

Article 37: passed as recommended; article text amended to read “[. . .] principal amount not to exceed $1,592,500, which bonds or notes [. . .]” (emphasis added)

Article 38 passed as recommended

Article 39: passed as recommended

Article 40: passed as recommended

Article 41: passed as recommended

Article 42: passed as recommended

Article 43: passed as recommended

Article 44: passed as recommended

Article 45: passed as recommended

Article 46: passed as recommended

Article 47: passed as recommended

Article 48: passed as written ($35,000)

Article 49: passed as recommended

Article 50: passed as written ($1,150)

Article 51: passed as recommended

Article 52: passed as written ($3,000)

Article 53: passed as recommended

Article 54: passed as recommended

Article 55: passed as recommended

Article 56: passed as recommended

Article 57: passed by visual count as amended to read “[. . .] raise and appropriate $3,000 from Property Tax [. . .]” (emphasis added)
Yes: 71
No: 31

Article 58: passed as written

Article 59: passed as recommended

Article 60: passed as written

Article 61: passed as written

Article 62: passed as written

Article 63: passed as written

Article 64: passed as written

Article 65: passed as written

Reminder: Fire Station Open House

04/01/2026 (Emergency Services, Public Safety Building Committee)

As a reminder, the Fire Department will hold an open house at the existing Blue Hill Fire Station on Water Street on Thursday, April 2 from 4:00-6:00pm.

This will allow residents and voters to see the current layout, condition, and learn about the Town’s concerns about the facility before the Annual Town Meeting on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4.

Fire Station (current) Open House

03/30/2026 (Emergency Services)

The Fire Department will hold an open house at its existing location on Water Street on Thursday, April 2, from 4-6pm.

This open house is intended to provide Blue Hill residents with an opportunity to tour the facility and to understand the various challenges and shortcomings of the building. Members of the Fire Department will be available to answer questions about the current facility and the proposed move to a new location on Tenney Hill.

Open House: Public Safety Building

03/26/2026 (Emergency Services, Public Safety Building Committee)

The Fire Department and Peninsula Ambulance Corps will hold an open house on Saturday, March 28 from 1:00-3:00pm at 30 Tenney Hill.

The open house is intended to provide members of the public with an opportunity to visit the proposed location of the new Public Safety Building, to review the plans to date for adjusting the interior of the existing building and the construction of an apparatus bay behind the existing building, and to hear why (and how) this site was chosen over others that were considered.

Mooring Owner Announcement

03/09/2026 (Marine)

This is a general announcement to all mooring owners:

If you are seeking a larger vessel than your current one, you will likely need a new location and will be placed on the waiting list. Failure to go through the proper avenues will result in loss of mooring. Thank you for your cooperation.

James Wootten, Harbormaster

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