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West Kennebunk Village Committee approves April minutes, outlines 2026 events and outreach
Summary
The West Kennebunk Village Committee voted to approve April minutes (5–0, 1 absent) and discussed 2026 initiatives including a historical plaque, pedestrian safety painting near the school, continuing Thanksgiving and Tree Lighting events, and a call for volunteers for Family Fun Day on Aug. 1, 2026.
At its May 14 meeting, the West Kennebunk Village Committee voted to approve the April 2026 meeting minutes. The motion to approve was made by Cory Kuhl and seconded by Nick Pelletier; the vote was recorded as 5 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 absent, and the motion passed.
The committee reviewed recent WKVC activities and reported on plans for 2026. The minutes list a series of initiatives: installing a historical plaque in spring 2026; adding pedestrian safety markers/painting on Thompson Street near the school; continuing traditional community events such as the Thanksgiving Dinner and Tree Lighting; and working with the Town on infrastructure and public-safety issues. The committee requested community support and volunteers for Family Fun Day on August 1, 2026.
The minutes record that the 2025 Thanksgiving Dinner served 270 people and the 2025 Tree Lighting provided gifts for more than 80 children. Committee members also noted community resources and outreach points, such as a business kiosk on Alfred Road and local partners including the Chamber of Commerce.
Special announcements included a Coffee with a Cop series hosted by the Kennebunk Police Department; the minutes list a Lower Village session on May 18 at Coffee Roasters of the Kennebunks and said a West Kennebunk session is expected in early to mid-summer. The committee also noted the launch of a new online newspaper, The Local News, with point of contact Susan Bloomfield and a planned launch date of May 18; minutes state the paper will cover Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel and is soliciting funding and survey responses.
Meeting minutes record that the Connector pilot program ended because of low ridership and grant funding constraints; a community member said an independent transportation network (ITN) is planning to continue service and interested residents should contact ITN in Portland.
The minutes were signed by Margaret Jacobson, Committee Secretary, on June 8, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
