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Town Manager reports record Lobster Festival dinner sales; budget clarifications and public questions raised

Town of Winter Harbor Selectmen · August 11, 2025
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Summary

Town Manager Sara J. Liscomb told selectmen the Lobster Festival had its largest dinner sales ever and announced she earned certification as a Certified Clerk of Maine; selectmen also heard budget clarifications requested by a member and a public question about capital improvement plans.

Town Manager Sara J. Liscomb told the Winter Harbor Selectmen on Aug. 11 that the town’s Lobster Festival and associated events were successful and that dinner sales were the highest in the town’s history. She also announced she passed her certification test and is now a Certified Clerk of Maine.

The board discussed budget presentation details. Sandy Fortin asked that amounts borrowed from the investment account be listed separately in budget documents, requested that sinking funds be increased, and asked budget committee members to provide required information to staff.

During public comment, J. Jacobs asked whether capital improvement plans are in place. Selectman S. Ribble suggested sending letters to Planning Board members who are not attending meetings as a way to encourage participation.

Other items noted for the record included a Historical Society letter and a request by the chairman for 'No parking' signs in front of Brookside Cemetery. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.