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Winter Harbor selectmen approve warrants, accept reports and appoint trustee
Summary
At its May 4 meeting, Winter Harbor selectmen approved warrants and routine minutes, accepted the treasurer’s and tax collector’s reports, signed a right-of-way deed for the Historical Society and appointed Earl Blackney to the Utilities District Board of Trustees; brief public comment addressed benches and tax balances.
G. Harrington, chair of the Winter Harbor Selectmen, called the May 4 meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the board moved through routine business, approving minutes and warrants and accepting financial reports.
The board approved Special Town Meeting minutes of April 22 and the Selectmen meeting minutes of April 22, each by a 3-0 vote. Selectmen also approved Warrants #50 (April 28, 2026) and #51 (May 1, 2026) by a 3-0 vote.
The Treasurer’s Report dated May 1, 2026, was accepted 3-0. The report showed a Trio-General Ledger balance of $1,131,686.20 and a six-month certificate of deposit of $107,539.29. Bond holdings were listed at $2,871,365.00 and $2,872,650.00 in the presented account table; investment accounts were reported at market value.
The Tax Collector’s Report dated May 1, 2026 was accepted 3-0. Taxes receivable were listed as $342,681.50 for fiscal year 2026 and $13,690.19 for fiscal year 2025.
Selectmen approved and signed the warrant for the upcoming Town Meeting. On a separate motion, the board voted 3-0 to cancel the Selectmen meeting scheduled for June 29, 2026.
The board voted 3-0 to sign a right-of-way deed for the Historical Society. It also appointed Earl Blackney to the Utilities District Board of Trustees by a 3-0 vote; the transcript records the appointment but does not specify a mover or seconder.
Town Manager Sara J. Liscomb provided facilities and administrative updates: a gym water heater was replaced after rust and leaking; a scout cabin was vandalized and has been secured while electricity is restored to allow installation of cameras; a dumpster was delivered and cleaning of the garage, gym and fire house has begun; and fire trucks have pump testing scheduled for Saturday. Liscomb said the Town Report is complete except for the cover and has been sent to the printer; the report will be available at the June 9 election. She also said there may be a potential buyer for the marina who could convey it to the Town and reminded attendees of upcoming office closures.
During public comment, R. Littlefield said the new benches "look great and inviting" and asked whether the large amount of taxes still due is normal. S. Fortin asked to have check amounts added to future agendas. The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Next procedural steps recorded in the minutes: the Town Report will be available at the June 9 election and the Town Manager will compare CD renewal rates with the sweep account before deciding whether to renew the certificate of deposit.
