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Votes at a glance: Cumberland council approves liquor license, tax settlements and MSAD 51 review request
Summary
At the Feb. 23, 2026 meeting the council approved minutes; granted a liquor license to Rattleshake LLC (319 Main St.); set a hearing for Dara Bistro's renewal; authorized acceptance of two delinquent tax payments totaling $11,748.58; and unanimously requested MSAD 51 review its cost-sharing formula.
Key votes and formal actions taken at the Cumberland Town Council meeting on Feb. 23, 2026:
- Approval of minutes (02/09/2026): Motion to approve carried unanimously.
- Liquor license — Rattleshake LLC (319 Main Street): Council moved to approve the application; manager reported no police, fire or code-enforcement objections; motion passed unanimously.
- Set public hearing — Flannel Shirt Company LLC (Dara Bistro): Council set a public hearing date (March 9) to consider the renewal for 03/28/2026—to—03/27/2027; motion approved unanimously.
- Action 26-019: Delinquent taxes on Tax Map U21 Lot 015: Council authorized the town manager to accept FY2024 delinquent taxes in the amount of $2,748.58; manager said the property owner has a payment plan and the authorization was approved unanimously.
- Action 26-020: Delinquent taxes on Tax Map U14 Lot 008A: Council authorized the town manager to accept $9,000 toward FY2022 and a portion of FY2023 taxes on the property; the manager described estate-related issues and incoming substantial payment; motion approved unanimously.
- Action 26-021: Request MSAD 51 to begin review and reconsideration of the MSAD 51 cost-sharing agreement between Cumberland and North Yarmouth (see separate article). Motion approved unanimously.
Each motion listed above was moved and seconded as recorded during the meeting and approved by voice vote; the meeting record shows unanimous affirmative votes for all listed actions.
