News articles by Danielle Loring
CALLING ALL REPUBLICANS
There will be a REPUBLICAN caucus on Thursday, February 9th at the Raymond Town Office at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be to inform town Republicans about the coming referendum election June 12th and the following Presidential election on November 6th. The Registrar of Voters will also be present to register anyone who wants to become a Republican before the June Referendum. Come and be heard.
The deadline to register/renew dogs is January 31st. The Town Office will be open until 7pm that night. You can also renew your dog license HERE.
If you have a dog over the age of 6 months, it should be licensed. A Rabies Certificate must be produced and if the dog is neutered, bring a Neutering Certificate if the Town Office doesn’t have it on file. Current Rabies vaccinations for adult dogs can cover three years of protection. The fee for a neutered dog is $6.00 and non-neutered $11.00. All dogs must be licensed by January 31, of each year. Dogs licensed after January 31 will incur an additional $25.00 late fee per dog.
Please understand that by having your dog licensed, anyone finding your stray pet will be able to trace it to you, thereby alleviating the possibility that it will go to a shelter. Licensing funds contribute to stray animal care in the town and state and supports the State Veterinarian Laboratory in Augusta as well as Maine State Humane Agents which investigate animal abuse cases.
For more information contact 207-655-4742 x 121 or visit HERE
Suzanne Bussiere, CMP Customer Service Advisor, came to the April 5, Selectmen's meeting to present information about the Smart Meter Program. CMP has plans to begin installing meters June, 2011 with a completion date sometime in 2012. Raymond has around 3600 CMP customers and so far there have been 6 installations and five "opt outs" as of April 5, 2011.
Update January 12, 2012:
Installation of smart meters in Raymond is now 96% complete. As I explained in my last report to you, the remaining accounts are likely either hard-to-access residential or commercial accounts where appointments for installation are necessary; or they are large commercial/industrial customers that require special function meters that have not yet been delivered to CMP. These special function meters are often customized to provide signals to equipment owned by the customer to assist with special energy management system functions.
Lions Club Scholarship
The 2012 Raymond Lions Club Scholarship application is available on our webpage HERE. The deadline for submitting applications is May 14, 2012.
Compost Bin Order Deadline April 28th
You have until April 28th to place your order for the Maine Resource Recovery Association compost bin sale. Orders will be taken at the Town Office at $45.00 each (tax included). Checks should be written to “MRRA” (Maine Resource Recovery Association).
The Town Office is now using a new, efficient phone system and phone extensions have changed. Please see the Town Directory to see new numbers.
Thank you in advance for your patience,
Town Office Staff
Do you need a flu shot but can't afford one?
The Public Safety Department has free vouchers to receive a flu shot, made available from a local pharmacy, for folks who have no insurance and can't afford to pay for the vaccine on their own.
Please contact Cathy Gosselin, Raymond Health Officer, at cathy.gosselin@raymondmaine.org if you would like to receive a voucher. Supplies are limited, so please contact her ASAP to reserve yours.
You are invited to the Raymond Schools PTO meetings which will be held in the JSMS Library on the following:
Mon. Jan. 9, 2012 at 3:30pm
Mon. Feb. 13, 2012 at 6:30pm
Wed. March 14, 2012 at 6:30pm
Mon. April 9, 2012 at 6:30pm
Wed. May 9, 2012 at 6:30pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Town of Raymond Offering $500 Reward for Information on Public Tree Destruction
Raymond, ME- August 31, 2011- The Town of Raymond is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of the person or persons who destroyed Town property.
NEW TOWN OFFICE HOURS
Beginning September 13, 2011
Sunday and Monday CLOSED
Tuesday open 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Friday open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED
From May 15, 2012 until September 11, 2012
Sunday and Monday CLOSED
Tuesday open 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Friday open 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday open 8:30 am to 12:00 pm noon
The Town Office will now be closed on Saturdays from September-May of each year. The Town of Raymond does participate online registration services. Please contact the Town Office if you have any questions at 655-4742.
Thank you for your patience,
Town Office Staff
NOTICE TO BUSINESS OWNERS
(NON-CONFORMING SIGNS)
As per the Town of Raymond's Land Use Ordinance, Article 9, section 11, E:
- Any Temporary or portable sign existing as of June 2, 2009 that does not conform to the regulations and requirements of this section shall be removed no later than December 2, 2011
Cell 207-712-9776
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Town of Raymond – Office of Animal Control
Raymond residents are urged to us caution and report any sightings of a possible feral dog roaming in the area of North Raymond,Valley, and Ledge Hill Roads. Residents are urged to use caution with respect to protection of domestic animals, such as cats, dogs and all small farm animals, particularly fowl. Please DO NOT approach this animal and report any sightings to Animal Control Officer Susan Fielder at 1-800-501-1111. The Town is actively working to live-trap this animal and remove it from the area. Thank you for your cooperation.
BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER NEEDED
The Raymond Board of Selectmen is looking for a candidate for a 3 year position on the Budget/Finance Committee. This Committee reviews all budgetary items which will come before the Board of Selectmen in preparing for the Annual Town Meeting. The Budget/Finance Committee would also oversee any changes to the town’s financial status regarding major expenditures and/or receipts including any investigation of bonds, notes or other types of credit. More information is available from Don Willard, Town Manager [don.willard@raymondmaine.org], or Rolf Olsen [rolsen001@maine.rr.com], Budget/Finance Committee Chairman.
Please forward your interest through the volunteer portion of the Raymond website [www.raymondmaine.org] or by calling Town Clerk Louise Lester at 655-4742 ext. 21 or louise.lester@raymondmaine.org
Local news forecasters on 25th August 2011, predict we will likely be on the east side of a tropical storm which will effect Maine on Sunday, 28 August into Monday, 29 August 2011 meaning we would experience the wind side of the storm with sustained ground level winds of 40 and 73 MPH, and heavy amounts of rain are possible. Storms such as this effect power grid systems and travel, can cause flooding, blocked roads, and extensive power outages.
Some important items for preparedness are but are not limited to:
- Have at least 1 gallon of drinking water on hand for each person for 3 to 7 days.
- Fill bath tubs so you can dip with a bucket and use for toilet flush water when needed.
- Make sure flashlights work and you have extra batteries.
- For parents with infants have extra baby formula and diapers on hand.
- Make sure cell phones are fully charged.
- Have canned goods with manual opener and or non perishable foods for up to 7 days.
- Make sure medication prescriptions are filled so as not to run out if trees block a road or a road washes out.
- Keep some cash on hand in case computer systems are effected by the storm.
- Make sure vehicle fuel tanks are full.
- Have a battery operated radio on hand and stock up on extra batteries.
- Fuel and test generators and generator circuits.
Other things to consider are:
- This may be a good time to have dead trees or branches over or near your home removed.
- Folks in flood prone areas should have a predetermined place to go if a flood occurs. Plan for pet care or sheltering as well. Take important papers such as insurance documents with you.
- If you have had issues with flooded basements in the past make sure to move valuables to shelving above water levels or remove them from the basement.
- Check sump pumps make sure they are in working order, and that the generator circuit runs the pump if the power does go out.
- If needed, place generators safely away from the building and away from openings which will allow Carbon monoxide in your home.
- Secure lawn furniture and other loose items in the yard so they do not become wind blown projectiles.
- Never leave candles or lanterns unattended, or in use when sleeping.
- Do not place candles on combustible surfaces.
- If cooking on a grill charcoal or propane do not use it inside a structure due to Carbon Monoxide risks.
As always, in an emergency call 911
As of JULY 1st, 2011 the Pine Tree Waste routes will change on North Raymond Road and side roads and Webbs Mills Road from Plains Road to the Casco town line and side roads.
NORTH RAYMOND ROAD will now be THURSDAY
WEBBS MILLS ROAD from Plains Rd to the Casco town line will now be MONDAY.
Board of Selectmen Public Hearing for Referendum, Concerning Conditional Rezoning to Allow for a Cell Tower off Farm Road, as Required by MRSA §2528(5)
May 31, 2011 at 7:00pm
Raymond Broadcast Studio
423 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond
This hearing is for public and applicant comment. There will be no new information allowed at this hearing and only materials submitted at previous Planning Board meetings will be discussed.