COVID-19 & Vaccine Distribution
Governor Mills updated the State's vaccine distribution plans on January 13, 2021. You can read her plan here. We are currently in Phase 1a of the distribution plan, vaccinating medical personnel, EMTs, and residents of long-term care facilities. Our Clinic is working to get the residents of Southern Harbor House vaccinated as part of this phase. Our EMS crew and our police officer have already received their first shots. Phase 1b will include people aged 70 and older as well as those with high-risk medical conditions. Phase 2 includes vaccinating people aged 16 and older, but this group should not expect to receive their first shots until spring or summer. We do not yet know whether the Clinic will be able to administer shots or whether people will have to travel to Rockland or elsewhere to receive their vaccinations.
Maine's case numbers continue to rise, as do the cases in the rest of the
country. Thankfully, we have no
confirmed cases on the island right now. Of course, that could change, so please be careful —
· Wear masks
· Maintain 6 feet between people who are not in
your households
· Wash your hands frequently for at least 20
seconds each time
Please contact the Clinic (207.867.2021) or your
healthcare provider if you have any questions about the virus.
The virus remains very concerning and can be
overwhelming. As we head into winter, many of us begin to feel more isolated.
The virus brings its own anxiety, which when combined with more darkness can
lead to depression. If you have any concerns about anxiety, isolation,
depression, or your mental wellbeing, please contact Anne Cogger by email at [email protected] or by telephone at
207.841.3900. Your messages will be treated as confidential.
Ramp Repair - Thoroughfare Town Float
The ramp to the Town floats will be removed for repairs on
Monday, January 18th. We are
hoping the repairs will be quick and it will be back in place later that
week. On Sunday evening, January 17th,
the Town will block off the area near the head of the ramp in the ferry service
parking lot so Y-Knot Boatyard can get a boom truck in there. Please do not park in that area.
J.O. Brown’s is aware the Town float will be unavailable
during this time. You can tie up skiffs
and dinghies at their float in the meantime. Please call Rick Lattimer in the Town Office if you have any questions,
867.4433.
Airstrip: Passenger & Freight Transportation
There has been considerable discussion about Penobscot Island Air's (PIA) use of Watson's airstrip over the summer. As town administrator, I've been involved in this issue since I started in July 2018. But as most people know, this has been an ongoing concern for decades. I've written a lengthy article for the October edition of the North Haven News in which I attempt to lay out the pertinent history up through today. I'm attaching the article and the associated documents below. My thanks to everyone involved. Please be patient as the Town, PIA, the Watson family, and the community at large continue to work through this.
Respectfully,
Rick Lattimer
Select Board Meetings - January 13th
The Select Board holds its regular meetings each week on Wednesday at 4:00 pm. During the pandemic, the public may generally participate by telephone.
Here are the conference call instructions:
Dial: 866.726.3900
Passcode: 6076813#
You may find the agenda for this meeting here.
Mullens Head Park
Our park is a tremendous asset to our community. Please help us take good care of it so
everyone can enjoy it. We recently had a
fire in the forest near Vista Beach that could have been catastrophic were it not
for the quick response of our volunteer fire fighters. We have also found large amounts of garbage —
some left over from picnics and other outings and some that is obviously
household trash. We rely on volunteers
to take care of the park. Please do your
part to help. Carry out what you carry
in, use the designated grills or your own grills - but no open fires, and clean
up if you see a mess. Thanks for your
cooperation. Rick
Lattimer, Town Administrator
Transfer Station -- Schedule and Hours, Payment, and Recycling Guidelines
Starting October 14, 2020, the Transfer Station is open Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00 to 4:00. We will be accepting cash, but strongly prefer people purchase stickers for household trash at the Town Office. Stickers cost $1.50 each. A $1.50 sticker goes on a 33-gallon bag. Place 1/2 a sticker on a 13-gallon kitchen bag. Place two stickers on a large contractor bag. The Town Office accepts cash, checks, and all major credit cards.
For an updated list of what can and cannot be discarded in the recycling compacter, click here.
Job Opening - Clinic Assistant Substitute
The Town is seeking a responsible person willing to act as an occasional substitute for the Clinic Assistant. If interested, please contact Rick Lattimer, Town Administrator, at 207.867.4433 or via email at [email protected]
The position will remain open until filled.
Contractor Guidance
If you are a contractor coming to the island to perform essential work, as defined in Governor Mills' orders (see the list here), please observe this guidance.
Please call the Town Office or contact Rick Lattimer, Town Administrator with any questions, 207.867.4433 or [email protected]
Thank you for helping to keep yourselves and others safe from the virus.
Emergency Services
In case of emergency, please dial 911. North Haven participates in the Knox County Emergency Management System. Upon calling, a 911 operator will take your information and immediately contact North Haven's EMS and Fire Department, as appropriate.
Town
of North Haven Planning
Board
Topic:
North Haven Planning Board Meeting
Time:
Apr 8, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
In
accordance with Governor Janet Mills State of Emergency Order, the North Haven
Planning Board will be meeting via Zoom Meeting. To take part in this meeting,
log into Zoom using the information below:
Join
Zoom Meeting
Town Initiatives
For updates on the initiatives discussed during the meeting in August 2019, please go to this page on the Town's website.
2019 North Haven Town Report
For a copy, click here.
Coronavirus - Resolution Encouraging People to Limit Travel
The North Haven Select Board heard several concerns about the order it issued on March 15, 2020. The Governor's legal counsel noted that only the governor has the ability to restrict travel; municipalities do not have that authority. Accordingly, the Board rescinded the order and has instead adopted this resolution. The resolution strongly encourages people not to travel. This is completely consistent with the advice of governments at all levels and healthcare officials.
The resolution is effective
immediately.
Several people raised concerns that the Board's previous order was - at heart - an attempt to protect year-round residents at the expense of occasional residents' rights. Nothing like that was intended. While the intent of the order was perhaps not worded carefully, the gist of the Board's concerns are now stated in the resolution: "Refrain from traveling away from the places where you are currently living - whether that is on North Haven or elsewhere - and that if you reside in places with better access to medical care than North Haven can provide you should refrain from traveling to the island." In other words, if you are on the island, please stay here. If not, please read the resolution carefully before considering coming to the
island during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Board continues to struggle with how to best protect people from the Coronavirus. The Town has limited resources. The addition of even a few people could strain those resources to the point where more people would become at risk. Thank you for your understanding.
Recycling at the Transfer Station
Click here for a copy of recycling guidelines at the Transfer Station. As many recyclers know, the market for recycled materials has undergone some dramatic changes. Our recycling provider, Ecomaine, has issued new guidelines to match the demand of a shrinking market for some categories of materials. Please consult it.
Burn Pile
Please remember that the burn pile is restricted to brush and untreated wood. (Latex painted construction debris is allowed.) Access to and use of the burn pile is primarily on an "honor system". The Transfer Station staff cannot continuously monitor the pile. The discarding of noxious and toxic debris which ends up being burned may result in drastic action by the state Department of Environmental Protection, up to and including permanent closure.
Ferry Information
Propane Trips: for a copy of the 1-6-16 line-up policy for passengers on propane transport trips, click here.
Line Numbers: Click here for information for how get a line number.
Rockland Line-up Policies: Click here for policies and procedures at the Rockland Terminal, including rules on switching vehicles.
Cancellation Emails: to receive email notice of ferry cancellations, click here and follow the instructions to sign up for the notice.
Water Department
Click here for a copy of the 2017 Consumer Confidence Report
Tax Maps Assessors' Information
Now online. Click here for link
