mainely richmond - Town of Richmond, Maine

TOWN OF RICHMOND
MAINELY RICHMOND
JULY 2010
The Town of Richmond is
“Going Hollywood” for this
years Richmond Days Events!
Make sure you get your picture taken on the Red Carpet! Don’t miss Friday July
29th the festivities begin
with the Children’s parade
on Front Street and following
at dusk the very first outdoor movie premier with a
40ft screen featuring “Yogi
Richmond Days
T-Shirts &
Travel Mugs are
on Sale!
Stop by the town office
to purchase your t-shirt
ahead of time for
$15.00.
Bear”, great fun for the
whole family. Join us Saturday to kick off the day
with our annual Richmond
Days parade followed by a
full day of events at Fort
Richmond Waterfront
Park! Watch out for Pirates on the attack on the
Kennebec River, they also
will be giving cannon firing lessons, weapon dem-
onstrations and Pirate
Ship Rides! The event will
host musical entertainment by Elvis Presley,
Madcastle, and Bad Penny.
Don’t miss the first ever
Wiffle Ball Tournament
and Home Run Derby! See
inside for more events and
information and check out
Richmond Karting Speedway for more fun!
The travel mugs are Stainless Steel
with red accents and blue artwork.
The mug features the Town of Richmond Official Seal.
All proceeds
benefit Richmond Days. For only
$10.00 you could have this limited
collectible mug! Travel mugs are
available for a limited time. You can
purchase your mug at the Town Office!
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“Going Hollywood”
Be a star this year and get the red carpet treatment, dress like a star
and let the paparazzi take your picture!
“OSCARS” AWARDED FOR BEST PARADE
FLOAT/PARTICIPANT!
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, July 29TH -MOVIE NIGHT!
6:30p.m.
7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.
Children’s Parade (Line up at RUD on Front Street).
Outdoor Movie Night/40ft Screen! Yogi Bear!
Saturday, July 30TH-AMAZING DAY OF FUN!
7:30a.m.
Registration 5K Health Center 1 Mile Community Run/Walk
8:30a.m.
Bake Sale (In front of the Flower Spot Main Street)
9:00-4:00p.m.
Indoor Treasure Sale-Senior Center (Front Street)
10:00a.m.
Parade (Assembly begins at 9:30am. At the High School parking lot.)
11:00a.m.
Fireman’s Muster for Children and Adults/Dunk Tank/Barrel Train
11:00a.m.
Magic Show & Strolling Magic
11:00a.m.
Swan Island Tour (Sign up at the Richmond Day’s Booth $2.00/ea
11:00a.m.
(REGISTRATION) Wiffle Ball Tournament $15./Team at Lane Field
11:00-2:00p.m.
Lawn Sale/Chicken Bar-B-Q at the Drum Church
11:00-4:00p.m.
Richmond Karting Speedway-Activities & Monster Truck! (See page 6)
11:00-9:00p.m.
Pirates of the Dark Rose-Swashbuckling Fun & Pirate Ship Rides!
11:30a.m.
Pirates Attack Richmond!
11:00-7:00p.m.
Rascally Relay Games! (Waterfront Park)
12:00-2:00p.m.
Lobster Crate Races (Waterfront Park)
12:00-9:00p.m.
COMPASS ROSE EVENTS-ALL DAY BOUNCES AND SLIDES
12:30P.M.
WIFFLE BALL TOURNAMENT/HOME RUN DERBY LANE FIELD
1:00p.m.
Swan Island Tour (Sign up at the Richmond Day’s Booth $2.00/ea
1:30-3:00p.m.
Elvis Presley Performance!
3:00p.m.
Swan Island Tour (Sign up at the Richmond Day’s Booth $2.00/ea
3:00-4:00p.m.
Pirates of the Dark Rose: Weapon Demonstrations/Cannon Lessons
4:00-6:00p.m.
“MADCASTLE” - LIVE MUSIC
4:30-7:30p.m.
Richmond High School Alumni Banquet (Location: Marcia Buker)
7:00-9:00p.m.
BAD PENNY-LIVE MUSIC
9:15p.m.
Fireworks Display
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SUMMER LEAGUE ACTIVITIES DURING RICHMOND DAYS!
Bring your child to the parade! Every child who participated in this year’s Richmond Summer League is invited to walk in the Richmond Day’s parade with their uniform and team. Please report tot eh RBMC by
9:30a.m. on Saturday July 30th dressed in your uniform and ready to go. We look forward to seeing all the
children in the parade wearing their team colors!
The Richmond Youth Recreation Association will be holding a Family Fun Day Wiffle Ball Tournament. This
event will be held at the Lane Field on Saturday July 30th. Registration will begin immediately following the
Parade at approximately 11a.m. with the tournament beginning at 12:30p.m. Teams of 3-5 players may register. No age limit. The cost per team is $15.00.
A Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby will also be held at the field. The cost is $2. per entry.
Awards will be given to the Home Run Derby Champ and the Wiffle Ball Team Champion, with all proceeds
to benefit RYRA. So bring your lawn chairs, gather your team, and let’s have some fun! To register your
team early, please contact Tim Adams at 737-5702 or email: [email protected]
Soccer Registrations
Youth and Micro soccer registrations will be held this year at Lane Field on Saturday, July 30th from 11a.m.
until the end of the RYRA Wiffle Ball Tournament. All forms and details regarding the programs will be available at the registration tent. The purpose of this early registration is to start both soccer programs by midAugust. If you are unable to register your youth on this day please email Matt Roberge or Tim Adams. We
look forward to seeing you all at the Family Fun Day Events!
The Richmond Youth Recreation Association
We are pleased to introduce
the Richmond Youth Recreation Association, referred to
as RYRA.
The purpose of this organization is to develop and operate recreational activities
for the youth of the community, promote good sportsmanship, and encourage a
fun learning atmosphere.
This self funded, town appointed association will
sponsor activities such as,
the Richmond Summer
League, Youth Basketball
and Youth Micro Soccer programs, to name few. We
also will be active sponsoring activities and fundraising events throughout the
year. RYRA’s board members are:
President: Matt Roberge
[email protected]
Vice President: Tim Adams
[email protected]
Treasurer: Irene Adams
Secretary: Heidi Small
Member: Gabe Gould
Member: Marilyn Wing
Member: Dan Dunton
RYRA is always looking for
volunteers, so please contact
Matt Roberge or Tim Adams,
if you wish to get involved or
request additional information.
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Richmond: “The Most Walkable Community”
The Town of Richmond is becoming the most “Walkable Community” through our ongoing efforts to improve the sidewalks in the
downtown area. Whether you’re taking the dog for a walk, pushing
a baby stroller or walking with friends be sure to check out Lane
Field located on the Alexander/Reed Road and enjoy the walking
path around the field and try out the outdoor fitness equipment
located along the path. The positive benefits of walking are numerous.
In addition to being a walkable community; let’s be a
“Community in Motion!”
Richmond has some wonderful outdoor spaces and
places to enjoy the outdoors. Our most recent addition is
the Merrymeeting Bay Wildlife Management Area located
approximately 3 miles from downtown on the River Road.
This property is under the management of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. One of the management goals is to provide opportunities for public recreation. Be sure to check
it out!
Ready to canoe or kayak? Did you know you can access Swan Island for day visits using
your own canoe or kayak? The Steve Powell landing adjacent to Fort Richmond Park provides parking and access to Swan Island. You are required to self register and pay at one of
the collection boxes located at the landing. If you want to stay over night its easy ! To
make a reservation you may write the Department or call (207) 737-4307 or (207) 5475322.
Want to shoot some hoops or play a little tennis, ride the skate board? The outdoor skateboard park, tennis and basketball courts owned by the Town are located at the Richmond
High School/Middle school complex and available to the public.
Ready to swim? Cool off this summer, pack a picnic lunch and check out Peacock Beach
located on 201 in Richmond. The Town has taken over the management and operations of
Peacock Beach the fees for daily use are $3.00 per adult and $2.00 per child 12 an under.
Children under 5 are free. Town seasonal passes are available at the Town Office for
$20.00. State passes are not honored at Peacock Beach. There are no lifeguards at the
beach and whatever you carry in you carry out.
Richmond offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. So get up, get out
and get going!
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Richmond Summer League
With
the
passing of a
long winter
and
the
lengthy days of April and
May showers the Richmond
Summer League is proud to
report the close of another
successful season. This year
the
Richmond
Summer
League serviced 150 children from ages 5-12 years
old. Participants enrolled in
various levels of T-Ball, Baseball and Softball and with
support of our generous
sponsors we were pleased to
have had a total of 15 youth
teams.
Participants In our baseball
and softball level teams
played an average of 10-12
games at the town’s Houdlette Field, along with travel
games
at
neighboring
towns. Games were played
weekly, weather permitting
of course, and fun and skill
building was had by all. Entry level T-ball participants
enjoyed weekly practices
and games held solely at our
Houdlette field and gained
the basic levels of team play
and fun.
The
Richmond Summer
League would like to thank
the following team and banner sponsors for their sup-
port:
Acord Auto, Dead River Co.,
Enterprise Farms, Jacobs Excavation, Kincer Funeral
Home, Law Office of Alice
Knapp, Quality Landscaping, Subway, The Old Goat,
Bobcat Town Redemption,
Downeast CU, Exit 43 Quik
Stop, Kevin Smith’s Light
Trucking, Knights Farm
Supply, Main Street Fuel,
Railway Café, The Bank of
Maine, Wiggles & Giggles
Day Care, Bucky’s Auto,
Dunkin Donuts, Hodgdon
Interiors, K&G Auto, LaValle
Chiropractic, Pierce’s Country Store, Richmond PM
Cars, The Flower Spot.
This year the Richmond
Summer League also had
the honor of hosting the
Ararat Cup Tournament.
This “major” division baseball tournament was a four
day event held June 8-12
and took a lot of effort,
planning, and hard work on
behalf of many coaches,
volunteers, and parents.
The Richmond Summer
League would like to thank
everyone for their hard
work in making it an exciting and successful week of
baseball for all.
The League would like to
give an extra thank you to
the Alexander Family for donating their Ye Old English
trailer for this event. Without the generosity and hard
work of the Alexander’s the
tournament would not have
been such a success. Thank
you, Kristy, Wayne, Roger
and Ann. Also, we would
like to extend a huge thank
you to Jeff Payson who generously donated 2 event
tents for the tournament and
Labbe & Son’s Construction
for donating crusher dues
for our fields.
This summer, the league will
be holding a “second season” of baseball. This session will continue to emphasize team building, fundamental skills, and lots of
fun. Come watch the children play at the Houdlette
Field every Saturday Morning
at 9a.m., The season will run
through July 23rd.
To view the Richmond players in action please visit:
www.pamelavachonphotogra
phy.com.
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Senior Notes for Senior Folks
JULY 2011 ACTIVITIES
JULY 30 - FOR RICHMOND DAYS - 8:30 A.M. THE SENIOR CENTER WILL HOLD A BAKE SALE AT
THE FLOWER SPOT- 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. - TREASURE SALE AT THE SENIOR CENTER. DURING THE
DAY TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR A RAFFLE THAT WILL BE DRAWN AT 2:00 P.M. WE WILL BE
SHARING OUR BOOTH AT THE FLOWER SPOT WITH THE “SAGADAHOC TRIAD” WHO WILL BE
HANDING OUT LITERATURE EXPLAINING WHAT TRIAD IS ALL ABOUT.
AUGUST 2011 ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 1 - 9:30 A.M.-MONTHLY PLANNING MEETING
AUGUST 1, 8, 15, 22-1 – 3 P.M.-PUZZLE QUILT WITH BARBARA ACORD [4 WEEK COURSE] OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC.
AUGUST 16- 6:30 P.M. - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL. COME IN YOUR MOST COLORFUL OUTFIT TO WIN
A GIFT CERTIFICATE.
AUGUST 24 - 11 A.M. AND AGAIN AT 1:30 P.M.- FREE PONTOON BOAT RIDE WITH MAGGIE AND
BOB HURLEY. DONATIONS TOWARD GAS WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE SIGN-UP AT THE SENIOR
CENTER OR CALL FOR A RESERVATION.
AUGUST 26 - 1 P.M. ERICA BROWN AND THE BLUEGRASS CONNECTION WILL BE AT THE SAWYER
FOUNDATION IN GREENE. SHOW STARTS AT 2 P.M. TRANSPORTATION ON YOUR OWN.
AUGUST - ANDREA HANDEL, CONSUMER INFORMATION SPECIALIST, FROM SPECTRUM GENERATION IN TOPSHAM WILL BE SETTING APPOINTMENTS TO SPEAK TO THOSE WITH CONCERNS
ABOUT MEDICARE, INSURANCE QUESTIONS, SOCIAL SECURITY OR HEALTH CONCERNS. PLEASE
CALL ANDREA AT 729-0475 TO SET AN APPOINTMENT TO BE HELD AT THE SENIOR CENTER.
SEPTEMBER 2011 ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 5 - CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
SEPTEMBER 7 -10 A.M.- ROBERT & NANCY LORD FROM BRUNSWICK WILL SPEAK AND SHOW
SLIDES ABOUT THEIR TRIP TO AFRICA
SEPTEMBER 12 - 9:30 A.M.-PLANNING MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20 - ELDER EXPOTO BE HELD AT COOKS CORNER-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PROVIDE
OWN TRANSPORTATION.
SEPTEMBER 21-10:00A.M. –AFFORDABLE LIFE ALERT PRESENTED BY: KATE SCHLEH
THE SENIOR CENTER HAS A WHEELCHAIR, CRUTCHES, WALKERS AND CANES TO LOAN OUT
FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDS THEM. PLEASE CALL THE CENTER 737-2161 IF YOU OR SOMEONE
YOU KNOW WOULD LIKE TO BORROW ANY EQUIPMENT.
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Code Enforcement By: Brian Morse
The office has had an increase of phone calls and
visits since Richmond and
Dresden have merged CEO
services. There have been
increased calls on “lots” for
sale and present homes,
callers are looking for information about lot size, zoning, HHE-200 (septic system
designs).
The office sent
out several letters to home-
owners to clean up various
debris and metals. Just a reminder that the price of scrap
metal is at an all time high.
If you have questions about
needing a building permit or
are not sure if your project
needs a permit please call
These two scrap metal recy- 737-4305 ext. 205 or email:
clers are the closest to Rich- [email protected].
mond.
Grimmel Industries
located in Topsham at 1-800- The charge for work started
769-9701, Clark’s Car Crush- before the issuance of a
ing located in Farmingdale at building permit is double the
permit fee.
207-623-1725.
BUILDING PERMITS
NAME
ADDRESS
MAP/LOT
DESCRIPTION
M. Meyers
4 Beech St.
U08/013/00
20X20 Deck
C. Burden
369 Front St.
U03/71/00
14X24 Deck
R. Brown
495 Main St.
R02/028/00
Relocate House
J. Tribbet
111 Lincoln St.
R01/074/01/01
12 x 48 Deck
R. Reynolds
3 Tulip St.
U03/053/00
12 x 16 Deck
T. Morrill
279 Front St.
U01/001/00
Shoreland Temp Landing
T. Webster
10 Dream Lane
U18/001/00
Replace Home (Burned)
C. Chapman
98 Rokell Farm
R06/059/02
12 x 16 Bathroom
J. Ryder
160 Dingley Rd.
R03/028/00
Demolition (Barn)
B. Soucy
73 Sunset Lane
U13/003/00
Shoreland Shed
K. Whitney
20 Dream Lane
U13/005/00
Shoreland Shed
L. Loon
7 Post Rd.
R03/027/00
Demolition Home (Burned)
D. Bond
85 Parks Rd.
R02/067/01
Swimming Pool
C. Pervier
148 Pitt Center Rd.
R06/054/00
8x20/6x16 Decks
PLUMBING PERMITS
NAME
ADDRESS
MAP/LOT
DESCRIPTION
B. Bowley
324 Front St.
U02/118/00
Internal Plumbing
C. Chapman
98 Rokell Farm
R06/059/21
Internal Plumbing
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Supreme Judicial Court to Hold Court at Richmond
By. Rep. Seth Berry
At the invitation of Senator
Seth Goodall and myself,
the Supreme Judicial Court
has agreed to hear a case in
Richmond this fall, allowing
local students to watch and
listen. For the past seven
years the Court has held
oral arguments in actual appeals in high schools
around the state, to help
students and others learn
about our judicial system.
On Thursday, October 13,
2011, the Court will hear
arguments and possibly
multiple cases at Richmond
High School. Senator Seth
Goodall, a lawyer, will prepare students with information on the cases to prepare
them for the often-complex
proceedings.
Students receive copies of
the briefs in advance of the
appeals, and after the oral
argument the lawyers stay to
answer questions from students.
Chief Justice Leigh I. Saufley
said that, “The practice of appellate law is rarely seen on
television or in movies, and
we hope that these opportunities supplement the education and exposure of Maine
students to the third branch
of government. We are particularly excited this year to
be visiting Richmond High
School. Maine legislators and
teachers have been a wonderful resource for us. We learn
as much about our great
State traveling and meeting
with the students, as the
students and the public
learn about the Judicial
Branch.”
The press is welcome to attend.
The case schedule
and briefs will be posted on
the Court website at:
www.courts.state.me.us/
mainecourts/supreme/
oralarguments.shtml
If interviews or photographs
are desired please contact
Mary
Ann
L ynch
at
[email protected].
For all other information,
please contact Principal
Deborah
Fisk
or
Mr.
Hargrove at the High School
at 737-4348.
Community Garden?
need and desire for a garden.
Some of the committee discussions:
Are you interested in a community garden? The Selectboard is interested in forming a planning committee to
determine if there is really a
1. What kind of garden- vegetable, flower, trees, a combination? 2. Who will the garden
serve- youth, seniors, people
who just want a garden? 3.
Find a garden site. 4. Obtain a
lease or agreement from the
property owner. 5. Determine
a source of water. 6. Additional
tasks: funding, construction,
communication. 7. A name for
the garden
If this sounds like an interesting
project and you’d like to be involved; call the Town office at
737-4305 and leave your name
and contact information.
If enough folks are interested
you will be contacted to attend
Richmond’s first community garden planning meeting!
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Property Tax Shifts Coming, but 2010 Refunds Available Now
By Rep. Seth Berry
Concerned about rising property taxes
or rent? I have some bad news and
some good news for you.
The bad news: the new state budget will
lead to significant property tax increases
across Maine in the coming years.
The good news: you may be able to do
something about your own 2010 taxes
today.
Passed in late June, the new state budget
cuts over $110 million in funds slotted
for property tax reductions. This is a
cut of over 30%.
Adding to the tax shift, our own R.S.U. 2
loses over $1 million this year from its
total state and federal funding.
Some who will benefit most tell us it
makes sense to increase local property
taxes so their state income taxes can be
lower. I do not agree.
The big winners will be wealthy nonresidents, certain corporations, 550 estates
worth over $2 million apiece, and those
making $360,000 per year. This last
group, Maine’s wealthiest 1%, will receive an average benefit of $3,000 per
year. By comparison, minimum-wage
earners will receive an average of $9
apiece.
In case you’ve been wondering: it isn’t
Maine’s working families that have wellheeled lobbyists in Augusta.
To be clear, not all of the long-term tax
changes are paid for through property
tax increases. Most changes are not
paid for at all. Starting late to avoid the
balanced budget requirement, they are
instead charged to the state’s credit
card.
Before the budget was passed, I
presented an amendment that
would have corrected these shifts.
According to Maine Revenue Services, my approach would have reduced income taxes for at least
16,000 more Maine families and
businesses, while at the same time
preventing increases to property
taxes. The amendment was voted
down, mostly along party lines.
One small part of my amendment
would have restored the 2010 and
2011 Property Tax and Rent Refund, delivering up to $2,000 in tax
relief to qualifying households.
This brings me at last to the good
news: what you can do today
about your own taxes. While reduced by $400, the Property Tax
and Rent Refund still exists – and
the one-page application is easy.
On August 1st, refunds of up to
$1600 became available for taxes
or rent paid in 2010. Many hardworking Richmond families, deserving seniors and others who apply
will receive a partial refund of taxes
and/or rent paid on their primary
residence.
Hundreds of Richmond households
qualify for this targeted refund.
To qualify, your 2010 adjusted
household income must be less
than $64,950 or less ($86,600 for
those with spouse or dependents).
In addition, your 2010 property tax
must have been more than 4% (or
rent more than 20%) of your 2010
household income. Low-income
seniors do not need to meet this
requirement.
To apply, visit maine.gov/revenue/
tax relief or call 626-8475.
In another small piece of good
news for towns, my colleagues and
I were able to defeat L.D. 79, a
partisan proposal to cut funding to
repair local roads by 5 percent.
This bill would have created potholes in both our roads and our
local economies.
No state or nation has ever
shifted or slashed its way to prosperity at the expense of local or
middle-class taxpayers. Both targeted public investments and a
balanced, fair tax code are crucial
for Maine to compete globally.
Research shows that more money
left in the paychecks, profits and
pensions of the middle and working class is an effective way to
boost local spending and consumer confidence. While benefits
to the few tend to boost overseas
investment portfolios, benefits to
the many tend to be spent locally.
Rippling and eddying, money spent
locally lifts more boats and
strengthens the entire community.
As a parent and former selectperson, I am as concerned about local
taxes as I am about state taxes.
As your Representative, and as the
ranking minority member of the
Legislature’s Taxation Committee,
I intend to keep working for positive long-term changes.
Please do consider applying for the
Property Tax and Rent Refund
today. And as always, I thank you
for the honor of representing you
in the State House. Please call me
anytime at 522-1609, or email me
at [email protected] last
but not least, I hope to see you at
the hardware store or at one of
Richmond’s great eateries soon!
TOWN OF RICHMOND
26 Gardiner Street
P.O. Box 159
Richmond, Maine 04357
(207) 737-4305
TOWN OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-THURSDAY
7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed Friday
www.richmondmaine.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
This position is a year round/part time position
(Monday-Thursday, 4/Hours a Day), semi-skilled manual labor job. The position requires the operation of
light to moderately heavy equipment. This position will
provide general janitorial, building and ground maintenance to all town owned buildings and properties. A
job description for this position is available at the Town
Office. Please forward a letter of interest and an application or resume to Marian L. Anderson, Town Manager, Town of Richmond, PO Box 159, Richmond, ME
04357 or email: [email protected].
Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position
is filled. The Town of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
737-4423
Town of Richmond
PO Box 159
Richmond, ME 04357
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