Town of Raymond, Maine

Absentee Ballots Available Now

Absentee Ballots are available at the Town Office for the June 11, 2019 Municipal and RSU #14 Vote.

Sample Ballots:

Raymond Beach Parking Lot Closing

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The Raymond Beach Parking Lot (off Route 302) will be closed next week,

Wednesday May 22nd through Friday May 24th for maintenance.

The Boat Launch will not be accessible for those days. Please remember that parking on Route 302 is not allowed.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

Annual Town Meeting

Town of Raymond

Notice of Town Meeting

June 4, 2019

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Raymond, qualified by law to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the Jordan-Small Middle School gymnasium in said town on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 6:00 P.M., then and there to act on Articles 1 through 43.

Town Warrant

2019 Town Report

Notice of Election on June 11, 2019

Town of Raymond

Notice of Municipal & RSU #14 Elections

June 11, 2019

Voting Place: Jordan Small Middle School

Voting Place Location: 423 Webbs Mills Rd, Raymond ME 04071

Polls Open at 7:00 A.M. Polls Close at 8:00 P.M.

Absentee Ballot Processing:
Processed by: Warden (At polls)

During Election Day Processing Time(s): 10am, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm

Municipal Offices To Be Voted On:

Selectman – 2 seats for 3-year terms

Budget-Finance Committee Member – 2 seats for 3-year terms

RSU #14 Board Member – 1 seat for a 3-year term

RSU #14 School Budget Questions To Be Voted On:

Article 1: “Do you favor approving the Regional School Unit No. 14 budget for the upcoming school year that was adopted at the latest Regional School Unit budget meeting?”

Article 2: “Do you wish to continue the Budget Validation Referendum process in Regional School Unit No. 14 for an additional three years?

Municipal Ballot

RSU #14 Ballot

Town Warrant RSU #14 Warrant RSU #14 Budget Amounts

Budget Development Schedule for FY2019-2020

December 11, 2018	Board of Selectmen: Set goals and approve calendar
February 12, 2019	Board of Selectmen: Town Manager submits budget
February 26, 2019	Joint Meeting: Department Head Review #1
March 12, 2019	Joint Meeting: Department Head Review #2
March 26, 2019	Joint Meeting: Budget Workshop
April 23, 2019	Board of Selectmen: Warrent Article review and approval
April 30, 2019	Budget-Finance Commitee: Vote on recommendations
June 4, 2019	Annual Town Meeting

For a more detail schedule click HERE

Budget Documents: PDF Spreadsheets

Update on Maine's New Veteran Plate

As of November 13, 2018 the Special Veteran plate and the Disability Special Veteran has a new design. Registrants who currently have either plates MUST change to the new design when renewing their registrations. During this transition, registrants with Veterans plates will not be able to renew registrations with Rapid Renewal. For more information or questions call Rita Theriault 207-655-4742 x123

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Local Access TV - Spectrum Changes

The channel numbers have changed to:

- 1301 for Town of Raymond

- 1302 for RSU #14

Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Law Books

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has changed to digital law books rather than printed versions.

"In 2016, we printed over 700,000 law books. That's a lot of paper and a lot of resources diverted from Maine's fish and wildlife."

The digital law books are downloadable and searchable. The link to them is in the menu list on the right side of this page. They are formated to use either on a smart phone, tablet, or computer.

There will be a few printed copies for those who do not own a smart phone or computer.

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Law Books

Communtiy Resources - 211 Maine

Any residents that are having trouble this time of year with the effects of the extreme cold, whether it be frozen/burst pipes, reduced or no access to heating fuel are encouraged to use 211 Maine as a resource. 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You can call, text, email or search their website.

They are available to discuss options, programs and services that can help with heating and utility assistance. Along with financial assistance, health care, mental health, domestic violence and addiction treatment.

Town Scholarships Application Now Available

The deadline for applying for the Town Scholarships is April 30, 2019.

For more information click HERE. For Application click HERE.

Code Enforcement Summer Information

Please allow a MINIMUM of two weeks for permit processing. Mary will call you when your permit is ready. Phone messages are being returned as quickly as we can reasonably do so.

Planning Board Public Hearing

TOWN OF RAYMOND

Broadcast Studio

423 Webbs Mills Road

Raymond Maine 04071

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.

You are hereby notified that the Raymond Planning Board will hold a public hearing at the Raymond

Broadcast Studio on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm to hear information on the following

applications:

APPLICANT: Side Show Disc Golf, LLC

LOCATION: Map 004 Lot 016/000; Zone LRR2; 0 Roosevelt TRL

REASON: 18 Hole Disc Golf Course

Copies of submitted applications are available for review at the Town Office (401 Webbs Mills Road)

during regular business hours.

Tassel Top is hiring for the 2019 Season

Tassel Top Park will be looking for a few exceptional, responsible, hard working, fun loving people with EXCELLENT work ethic and people skills to join our unique team this season. Must be a team player but also able to work independently. We are looking for help in all areas including beach security and cabin cleaning. Must be 18 years old and able to work for the entire season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) including weekends (at least 1 weekend day) and holidays.

Interested parties should go to Community/ Recreation/ Tassel Top Park for a printable application.

Please fill out and send to Tassel Top Park, c/o Raymond Town Office, 401 Webbs Mills Rd., Raymond, Maine, 04071. Please mark ATT: Ranger Sue on your envelope.

All applicants will be called in for an interview in late April with a late May start time. This is a part time, seasonal, minimum wage ($11.00/hr) job.

We look forward to meeting you!

Information on Local Broadband Efforts

The Town of Raymond has been working with Standish, Windham, and Gray to explore the possibility of bringing broadband internet service to this region.

Information relating to these efforts:

If you have any feedback or questions please contact:

Don Willard, Raymond Town Manager via email or 207-655-4742 x131
Thomas Bartell, Windham Economie Development Executive Director via email or 207-892-1936

Raymond Garden Tour 2019 Needs Gardens!

RAYMOND GARDEN TOUR 2019 NEEDS GARDENS!

We are seeking gardens for the next Raymond Garden Tour to be held June 22, 2019. Don’t be shy! If you have a nice landscape or know someone who does, let us know and that garden could be chosen as one of next year’s featured gardens.

We hope to visit the gardens THIS JUNE.

This event benefits the Raymond Village Library

Please contact Elissa at ewoodgiff@hotmail.com Or call her at 655-3399.

Become a Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion

Become a Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion!

The Opportunity Alliance has meaningful volunteer opportunities available for adults 55 and older in Southern Maine. Foster Grandparents are placed in schools and child development centers to support school readiness and academic achievement of children. Senior Companions make independence a reality for isolated elders by visiting clients in their homes and providing transportation assistance for doctor’s appointments and/or grocery shopping.

Volunteers who commit to a minimum of 15 hours/week and meet generous income guidelines, receive a tax-free stipend, mileage and meal reimbursement. All volunteers receive ongoing training, recognition, and supervision.

We are also accepting referrals for individuals interested in having a Senior Companion provide socialization and local transportation.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer or client, please call 207-773-0202 or toll-free at 1-800-698-4959.

Main Street Sidewalk Project

Approved at Town Meeting, the Town of Raymond is planning to extend the current sidewalk on Route 302 along Main Street to the intersection of Route 121 (Meadow Road).

For more information click HERE.

Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce TV Campaign

The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce has put together a program highlighting the Lakes Region area. To view the segment about Raymond you can click HERE. The show will begin airing this month on some local networks and run through to June. To view the entire show you can click HERE which covers other towns in the area in additon to Raymond.

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Mailbox Identification Reminder

Just a reminder to all citizens to make sure your mailbox and/or house has proper identification so that emergency services can locate your home in the event of an emergency.

The Public Safety Building located at 1443 Roosevelt Trail offers FREE mailbox numbers to those who need them.

Remember: They Can't Help You, If They Can't Find You.

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401 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond, Maine 04071 - Tel: 207-655-4742 Fax: 207-655-3024