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Castine staff say they handled extra Penobscot vehicle transactions; board may reconsider providing the service
Summary
Town Clerk Susan Macomber told the July 15 Selectboard that Castine has processed increased vehicle transactions for Penobscot residents while that office was closed; Finance Officer Karen Motycka said she has asked Penobscot to communicate options to its residents and the Selectboard will consider whether to continue servicing Penobscot at a later work session.
Residents raised operational concerns about Castine processing motor vehicle transactions for neighboring Penobscot while the Penobscot office was closed.
Scott Vogell asked for an update on non-resident transactions. Town Clerk Susan Macomber said the office has been very busy handling Penobscot transactions and that she contacted Penobscot officials who said they are working on training with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for plate distribution. Finance Officer Karen Motycka said she sent Penobscot a note pointing out traffic flow impacts and the town’s disappointment that Penobscot had been closed the week of the Fourth of July without notifying Castine. Motycka said she recommended Penobscot send a mailing to its residents explaining how to re-register vehicles and options for new vehicle transactions; Penobscot officials agreed this would make sense.
Board members agreed to further consider the matter at a full-board work session so a complete board can discuss whether Castine should continue providing these services to Penobscot residents.
