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Branch Lake Community Forest Expansion
279.1± acres
Ellsworth, Hanco*ck County
In accordance with 5 M.R.S.A 6200 et seq., the Land for Maine's Future Board will vote on a proposal to allocate funds for the Town of Ellsworth's purchase of lands identified as part of Ellsworth Tax Map 74, Lot 2 and can be accessed on foot via the Branch Lake Community Forest or off the Woodfield Road. The land is owned by Herbert C. Haynes, Jr., and will be managed by the Town of Ellsworth.
Public comment on this acquisition will be accepted at the LMF's Board meeting on September 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Deering Building, Room 101, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME 04333. This meeting will be in person and online; a link will be posted at https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/agendas.shtml. Written comments on the proposal will be accepted until 4:30 PM on September 9, 2024. Comments can be submitted to Erica C. Dubois, LMF Program, email: erica.c.dubois@maine.gov, mail: #22 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333, or at the meeting. For more information, email the above or call 207-446-8917.
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Featured Public NoticePublic NoticeTOWN OF HAMPDEN Public Notice The Hampden Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a minor subdivision subject to the provisions of Section 3.2.2 of the Subdivision Ordinance on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers at the Town Office, 106 Western Ave, Hampden, ME. Juliane Shaw proposes to create a two-lot subdivision on parcel (11-0-008), located on Pond Road. The property is in the Rural District. Interested parties may view the application at the Hampden Town Office during regular business hours, or online at the Town's Departments, Planning, Planning Board Applications. If you don't have access to the town's website, you may request a copy of the application be emailed or mailed by calling 862-4500 x140 and leaving a message including your email address or mailing address.TOWN OF HAMPDEN Public Notice The Hampden Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a minor subdivision subject to the provisions of Section 3.2.2 of the Subdivision Ordinance on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers at the Town Office, 106 Western Ave, Hampden, ME. Juliane Shaw proposes to create a two-lot subdivision on parcel (11-0-008), located on Pond Road. The property is in the Rural District. Interested parties may view the application at the Hampden Town Office during regular business hours, or online at the Town's Departments, Planning, Planning Board Applications. If you don't have access to the town's website, you may request a copy of the application be emailed or mailed by calling 862-4500 x140 and leaving a message including your email address or mailing address.Posted Online 2 days ago
Featured ADVERTIsem*nT FOR BIDSADVERTIsem*nT FOR BIDSADVERTIsem*nT FOR BIDS TOWN OF BROWNVILLE RAILROAD AVENUE RETAINING WALL AND SIDEWALK PROJECT CONTRACT 2 General Notice The Town of Brownville (Owner) is requesting Bids for the above referenced project. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Town of Brownville Town Office located at 586 Main Road, Brownville, Maine 04414, until Wednesday September 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Reconstruction of a retaining wall with a sidewalk on the back (top) side of the retaining wall. The project spans approximately 450 feet along Railroad Avenue and passes under a railroad trestle. Owner anticipates construction costs to be approximately $500,000. The Project has an expected duration of 60 days. Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Dirigo Engineering 2 Dirigo Drive Fairfield, Maine -4937 (207) 453-2401 Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Shipping costs will be $10 per set of bidding documents mailed. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats: Format Cost Bidding Documents (including Full-Size Drawings) $100 Bidding Documents (including Half-Size Drawings) $80 Compact Disc containing Bidding Documents in portable document format (PDF) $50 Electronic transfer of Bidding Documents from [via email, drop box, etc.] $50 If bid amount is $125,00.00 or greater then Bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of 5% of the Total Bid Price as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders. If bid amount is $125,000.00 or greater, Payment and Performance Bonds will need to be provided at Contract Signing as described in the Contract Documents. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Pre-bid Conference A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday August 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Town of Brownville Town Office located at 586 Main Road, Brownville, Maine 04414. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Bid Bond A certified check or bank draft payable to the OWNER or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and a Surety Company in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid. No bid may be withdrawn for at least 60 days after receipt of bids unless released by the Owner. Contract Requirements The contractor must comply with all Federal requirements included herein and specifically detailed in Section 00840 CPF - HUD Supplementary Conditions. This includes but is not limited to; Equal Opportunity Employment, Section 3 Requirements, and American Iron & Steel. Disclaimer/Agency Not a Party This Contract is expected to be funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Congressional Grants Division. This Contract contains requirements from all of these funding agencies. Neither the funding agency, nor any of their departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this contract. The word "agency" in the contract documents refers to these funding agencies. Award of any Contract will be contingent upon final financial agreements between the Town and the funding agencies. The project scope may be adjusted to match available funding. This Advertisem*nt is issued by: Owner:Town of Brownville By:Felice Lyford Title:Town Manager Date:August 22, 2024 Equal OpportunityADVERTIsem*nT FOR BIDS TOWN OF BROWNVILLE RAILROAD AVENUE RETAINING WALL AND SIDEWALK PROJECT CONTRACT 2 General Notice The Town of Brownville (Owner) is requesting Bids for the above referenced project. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Town of Brownville Town Office located at 586 Main Road, Brownville, Maine 04414, until Wednesday September 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Reconstruction of a retaining wall with a sidewalk on the back (top) side of the retaining wall. The project spans approximately 450 feet along Railroad Avenue and passes under a railroad trestle. Owner anticipates construction costs to be approximately $500,000. The Project has an expected duration of 60 days. Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Dirigo Engineering 2 Dirigo Drive Fairfield, Maine -4937 (207) 453-2401 Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Shipping costs will be $10 per set of bidding documents mailed. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats: Format Cost Bidding Documents (including Full-Size Drawings) $100 Bidding Documents (including Half-Size Drawings) $80 Compact Disc containing Bidding Documents in portable document format (PDF) $50 Electronic transfer of Bidding Documents from [via email, drop box, etc.] $50 If bid amount is $125,00.00 or greater then Bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of 5% of the Total Bid Price as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders. If bid amount is $125,000.00 or greater, Payment and Performance Bonds will need to be provided at Contract Signing as described in the Contract Documents. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Pre-bid Conference A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday August 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Town of Brownville Town Office located at 586 Main Road, Brownville, Maine 04414. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Bid Bond A certified check or bank draft payable to the OWNER or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and a Surety Company in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid shall be submitted with each bid. No bid may be withdrawn for at least 60 days after receipt of bids unless released by the Owner. Contract Requirements The contractor must comply with all Federal requirements included herein and specifically detailed in Section 00840 CPF - HUD Supplementary Conditions. 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Featured RulemakingRulemakingNOTICE OF STATE RULEMAKING PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html PROPOSALS AGENCY: 12-702 Department of Labor, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 1, Rules Governing Paid Family and Medical Leave TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P142 BRIEF SUMMARY: The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions and procedures for implementing the paid family and medical leave program pursuant to 26 M.R.S. chapter 7, subchapter 6-C. This Rule is being reposted with changes to certain sections after considering comments from the initial public comment period that ended July 8, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING: September 17, 2024; Time: 9am Frances Perkins Room, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330 COMMENT DEADLINE: September 30, 2024 at 5 p.m. CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Isaac H. Gingras, Department of Labor 54 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0054 207-626-6232 - Phone Isaac.H.Gingras@maine.gov CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A AGENCY: 99-346 Maine State Housing Authority CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 19, Homeless Solutions Rule TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P255 BRIEF SUMMARY: The Maine State Housing Authority uses funds from certain federal and state resources to give grants to agencies for a variety of activities to assist people who are experiencing homelessness. This Rule governs MaineHousing's allocation of resources for such programs, program design, the publication and distribution of program guides, and potential selection criteria. Some resources are distributed according to a funding formula set forth in the applicable Program Guide and Application. Other resources may be distributed according to programs designed by MaineHousing. PUBLIC HEARING (if any): A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330. To listen or testify virtually, please contact Board Admin no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330-6046; (207) 626-4600 (voice); 1-800-452-4668 (voice in state only); or 711 (Maine Relay) or via e-mail: BoardAdmin@mainehousing.org. COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Ashley Carson, Chief Counsel, Maine State Housing Authority, State House Station #89, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine, 04330-6046, (207) 626-4600 (telephone), (800) 452-4668 (voice in state only) or Maine Relay 711, acarson@mainehousing.org (e-mail). CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 19: Community Paramedicine TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P256 BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board is seeking to repeal and replace Chapter 19 of its rules, Community Paramedicine, to provide licensure requirements for both services and personnel providing Community Paramedicine Services within the State of Maine. This rule also outlines a process for providers currently practicing Community Paramedicine in the State to receive conditional licensure at the personnel level and licensing at the service level to ensure continuity of care. Those agencies and personnel looking to establish services have clear guidelines inclusive of scope of practice, formulary, and education standards to receive licenses at three levels: community paramedicine-affiliate, community paramedicine-technician, and community paramedic. This rule will support in providing standardized practice throughout the state of Maine, ensuring the same quality of care for all patients regardless of location. PUBLIC HEARING (if any): No hearings are set for this rulemaking. A hearing may be requested by the petition of no less than five (5) interested persons through the submission of such petition in writing to Maine EMS, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152 COMMENT DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2024. Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on Friday, September 27th, 2024. Interested parties may submit comments to Maine EMS in the following manner(s): Navigating to https://www.maine.gov/ems and filling out our "Maine EMS Rules Public Comment Submission" form. (Preferred) By email to: rulemaking.maineems@maine.gov In writing: Address comments to Maine Emergency Medical Services, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Jason J. Cooney, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152 207-626-3864 - Phone 207-287-3659 - TTY 207-287-6251 - Fax jason.j.cooney@maine.gov CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): The Emergency Medical Services Board does not anticipate any specific financial impact on municipalities or counties, other than those municipalities or counties that own/operate an agency engaging in community paramedicine services, which would have to account for the cost of compliance with the Maine Background Check Center for its personnel.NOTICE OF STATE RULEMAKING PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html PROPOSALS AGENCY: 12-702 Department of Labor, Paid Family and Medical Leave Program CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 1, Rules Governing Paid Family and Medical Leave TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P142 BRIEF SUMMARY: The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions and procedures for implementing the paid family and medical leave program pursuant to 26 M.R.S. chapter 7, subchapter 6-C. This Rule is being reposted with changes to certain sections after considering comments from the initial public comment period that ended July 8, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING: September 17, 2024; Time: 9am Frances Perkins Room, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330 COMMENT DEADLINE: September 30, 2024 at 5 p.m. CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Isaac H. Gingras, Department of Labor 54 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0054 207-626-6232 - Phone Isaac.H.Gingras@maine.gov CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A AGENCY: 99-346 Maine State Housing Authority CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 19, Homeless Solutions Rule TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P255 BRIEF SUMMARY: The Maine State Housing Authority uses funds from certain federal and state resources to give grants to agencies for a variety of activities to assist people who are experiencing homelessness. This Rule governs MaineHousing's allocation of resources for such programs, program design, the publication and distribution of program guides, and potential selection criteria. Some resources are distributed according to a funding formula set forth in the applicable Program Guide and Application. Other resources may be distributed according to programs designed by MaineHousing. PUBLIC HEARING (if any): A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Maine State Housing Authority, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330. To listen or testify virtually, please contact Board Admin no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at MaineHousing, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330-6046; (207) 626-4600 (voice); 1-800-452-4668 (voice in state only); or 711 (Maine Relay) or via e-mail: BoardAdmin@mainehousing.org. COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Ashley Carson, Chief Counsel, Maine State Housing Authority, State House Station #89, 26 Edison Drive, Augusta, Maine, 04330-6046, (207) 626-4600 (telephone), (800) 452-4668 (voice in state only) or Maine Relay 711, acarson@mainehousing.org (e-mail). CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): N/A AGENCY: 16-163 Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS) CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 19: Community Paramedicine TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2024-P256 BRIEF SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Services Board is seeking to repeal and replace Chapter 19 of its rules, Community Paramedicine, to provide licensure requirements for both services and personnel providing Community Paramedicine Services within the State of Maine. This rule also outlines a process for providers currently practicing Community Paramedicine in the State to receive conditional licensure at the personnel level and licensing at the service level to ensure continuity of care. Those agencies and personnel looking to establish services have clear guidelines inclusive of scope of practice, formulary, and education standards to receive licenses at three levels: community paramedicine-affiliate, community paramedicine-technician, and community paramedic. This rule will support in providing standardized practice throughout the state of Maine, ensuring the same quality of care for all patients regardless of location. PUBLIC HEARING (if any): No hearings are set for this rulemaking. A hearing may be requested by the petition of no less than five (5) interested persons through the submission of such petition in writing to Maine EMS, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152 COMMENT DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2024. Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to Maine EMS no later than 11:59 P.M. on Friday, September 27th, 2024. Interested parties may submit comments to Maine EMS in the following manner(s): Navigating to https://www.maine.gov/ems and filling out our "Maine EMS Rules Public Comment Submission" form. (Preferred) By email to: rulemaking.maineems@maine.gov In writing: Address comments to Maine Emergency Medical Services, ATTN: Rulemaking, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152 CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING: Jason J. Cooney, 152 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0152 207-626-3864 - Phone 207-287-3659 - TTY 207-287-6251 - Fax jason.j.cooney@maine.gov CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): The Emergency Medical Services Board does not anticipate any specific financial impact on municipalities or counties, other than those municipalities or counties that own/operate an agency engaging in community paramedicine services, which would have to account for the cost of compliance with the Maine Background Check Center for its personnel.Posted Online 2 days ago
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