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Selectmen approve warrants and treasurer’s report; bank managers brief board, marina public meeting scheduled
Summary
At its Sept. 8 meeting the Winter Harbor Selectmen approved warrants and the treasurer’s report, heard information from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust representatives about the town’s investment portfolio, scheduled a public meeting on the marina, and heard public comment that Acadia National Park reported a 16.6% increase in visitors to Schoodic Point.
The Winter Harbor Selectmen approved routine financial items and heard a presentation on the town’s investment portfolio at their Sept. 8 meeting at the Town Office.
The board approved the Selectmen meeting minutes from Aug. 25, 2025 (recorded as Approved 2-0), Warrants #10 (Sept. 2) and #11 (Sept. 5) (recorded as Approved 3-0), the Treasurer’s Report dated Sept. 5, 2025 (Approved 3-0), and the Tax Collector’s Report dated Sept. 5, 2025 (Approved 3-0). The minutes list account balances including the Trio-General Ledger balance of $461,904.18, a six‑month CD of $105,382.87, and investment account market values listed as $3,522,980.90 and $2,977,111.23 for two prior dates.
Representatives from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust provided information about the town’s investment account; the minutes list J. Testa and J. Pratt (BHBT) in attendance and associate them with the portfolio briefing. During public comment, P. Barto said Acadia National Park provided data showing “a 16.6% increase of visitors to Schoodic Point this year.” Public commenter S. Fortin asked for a copy of the documents provided by the bank.
The Selectmen also noted a public meeting has been scheduled regarding the marina; the minutes do not supply a date or additional details. The regular meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m., and the board entered executive session at 7:03 p.m. under the authority of 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(A) to discuss personnel matters; the board returned to open session at 7:22 p.m.
No formal motions related to the marina, investments, or personnel were recorded in the minutes beyond the routine approvals listed above.
