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Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission plans 2026–2031, awards six local ASK grants and requests CMP payment
Summary
The Regional Planning Commission presented a quarterly report, asked commissioners to authorize a $68,508.09 CMP invoice tied to a three‑phase extension, awarded six ASK grants to towns (total $24,000), and had the county accept its 2026–2031 strategic plan.
The Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission asked the county commissioners to approve a first invoice of $68,508.09 to Central Maine Power for a three-phase extension that will support a Volunteers of America housing project and the town of Waldoboro’s booster station. The planning commission said the payment was previously approved for ARPA funds as part of a housing program and that smaller follow-up invoices are likely.
"The cost estimate thus far that has come in in the first invoice that we've received is in the amount of $68,508.09," the presenter said, and commissioners voted 2-0 to authorize payment.
RPC staff presented results from Jan.–Mar. including 465 hours of technical assistance to municipalities and support on 16 grant applications, and summarized awards from the ASK (assistance for specific know‑how) grant program. The RPC board previously reviewed and approved six awards; the commissioners ratified them at the meeting:
- Alna — $5,000 to design and install a beaver baffle to prevent culvert flooding. - Damariscotta — $4,000 to purchase GIS software for a public parcel viewer and asset inventory to aid planning and maintenance. - Kings Mills Union Hall Association (Whitefield) — $3,500 to hire a consultant for fire-code and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance to support reopening a second-story hall. - Nobleboro — $5,000 for a drainage survey and engineering study at Nobleboro Central School to address mold and the closure of a wing. - Southport — $3,000 to update its emergency-notification district map and install signage. - Westport Island — $3,500 to engage a historic-preservation architect to develop plans that qualify the National Register–listed town hall for larger grants.
RPC staff also presented and the county accepted the commission’s strategic plan for 2026–2031, which retains priorities including housing, transportation, broadband, economic development, environmental sustainability and intergenerational community building while refining action areas and desired outcomes.
"Now we know what we're doing for the next 5 years," the presenter said after the board vote. The RPC noted that adoption of this plan aims to better position towns to pursue funding and coordinate regional efforts.
Next steps identified in the meeting included RPC follow-up on CMP invoicing and continued grant support and technical assistance to awardees.
