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Selectboard reviews broadband funding update, dock work and community concerns about sign removal
Summary
At its Jan. 7 meeting the Selectboard logged communications including a $30,000 payment from Axiom toward broadband, a reported completion of Chandlers Dock work by week's end, a community center MOU to be placed on a future agenda, and a resident's call for community engagement before using cameras to deter sign removal.
Chebeague Island —1 Jan. 7, 2026 —1 The Selectboard reviewed several communications submitted with the meeting packet, including updates on broadband funding, local infrastructure work and community concerns.
The packet included an email from Sam McLean on behalf of the Chebeague Island Community Center; the proposed memorandum of understanding will be a future agenda item for board review. The board also recorded that work at Chandlers Dock is expected to be completed by the end of the week.
A broadband update in the packet states the town has received $30,000 from Axiom; the minutes note an outstanding balance remains but do not specify the amount. A grant application to the Maine Coastal Program for improvements at Cousins Island Wharf was reported as submitted; no award or requested dollar amount is provided in the minutes.
A "Concerned Citizen" raised questions about the town's possible use of cameras to deter removal of signs around town and urged community engagement before proceeding. The minutes record the concern but do not show further action or a staff directive at the meeting.
The board also recorded that "Vika" has been asked to join the GPCOG Executive Committee and that the CTC subcommittee will meet to address parking; the town requested two parking spaces at the Blanchard lot for CTC use. These communications were entered for future agenda consideration and follow-up.
