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New Schoodic EMS chief introduces plans; new fire truck expected mid-August and Summer Harbor Road near completion
Summary
Andrea Both, identified as the new Schoodic EMS chief for Gouldsboro, introduced herself at the July 28 meeting; the Selectmen were told a new fire truck has been ordered for mid‑August delivery and that Summer Harbor Road should be finished next week. A resident asked about the fire department sinking fund and attorney guidance on water/sewer.
Andrea Both, introduced in the minutes as the new Schoodic EMS chief for Gouldsboro, appeared at the Winter Harbor Selectmen meeting on July 28 to introduce herself and outline plans for Schoodic EMS going forward (introduction recorded; no direct quotation included in minutes).
Selectmen received several public-safety and public-works updates. The Fire Chief/Road Commissioner reported that Summer Harbor Road should be completed by the beginning of next week. The minutes also note that a new fire truck has been ordered, is being lettered and is expected to be delivered in mid‑August.
During public comment, J. Jacobs asked, “where did the fire department sinking fund go. Can we add that the town attorney said that the Board can not do anything about the water and sewer?” Jacobs’ question seeks clarification on the status of the sinking fund and references legal guidance the town attorney provided regarding the Board’s authority over water and sewer.
Town Manager Sara J. Liscomb reported additional operational items: constraints on training costs and the difficulty of funding a budget committee member’s class this year, preparations for the Lobster Festival (including a parade, a car show and cornhole on Friday night), plans to sign paperwork for a Rural Community Development Opportunity with HCPC, and new floats that were put in the water which currently lack sufficient flotation and will be inspected by M. Young.
The Selectmen noted a memorandum of understanding with the Gouldsboro Fire Department as an informational item. No formal votes on EMS staffing, the fire truck purchase or the MOU are recorded in the minutes; the fire truck update and road timeline are listed as operational updates. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
