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Governor’s Award for Business Excellence 2021
Award Categories:
Welcome Home Award- Recognizes business excellence in underrepresented demographics, including (but not limited
to): veterans, women, minorities, and New Mainer business owners.
Heritage Industry Award- Recognizes business excellence in agriculture, forestry, marine, and manufacturing sectors.
Rural Revitalization Award- Recognizes business excellence that has contributed to the revitalization and growth of one
of Maine’s rural and/or distressed economic regions.
Innovation Award - Recognizes business excellence in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Applications for the GABE awards can be downloaded here: https://www.maine.gov/decd/sites/maine.gov.decd/files/inline-
files/NominationFormGABE2021.pdf Please send applications to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted
through October 15, 2021. An awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Blaine House in Augusta on December 1, 2021,
at 2pm.
I hope everyone is enjoying these warm days and the arrival of fall. I know my gardens require more attention at this time of
year, and as I prepare the plants for the anticipated frost, I know we will soon be facing winter precipitation. Until then, I
hope to enjoy some of our beautiful fall foliage. I do look forward to putting the lawn mower away. It seems since we never
had the summer dry spell, it received more exercise than normal this year.
Over the last couple of weeks, I have spoken with many residents. I appreciate hearing your concerns. As town manager, I
always want to know what we do well and what we can do better. Feedback is a gift and does has value. Communication is
a valuable tool in municipal government and exactly why I appreciate the opportunity to reach you with the China
Connected.
Ahead of the November 2nd election, please take the time understand the broadband question on municipal ballot. Though
the question is complex and full of required language, the “yes” and “no” answers mean what they say. A “yes” vote would
mean you support moving forward with broadband and the projected costs and a “no” vote means you do not support
moving forward with the broadband project. There will be a public hearing on the municipal ballot on Monday, September
27 at 6:15 p.m. Please join in person, via zoom or watch on Livestream.
Becky Hapgood, Town Manager [email protected]
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
JULIE FINLEY
Position: Deputy Tax
Collector, Deputy Registrar
of Voters, Deputy Clerk
Years of Employment: 21
Julie wears many hats here
at the office. Not only is she
one of our deputies, but she
is also our motor vehicle guru
and the chair of the Cemetery Committee.
Julie is an important member of our team and makes
each day joyful with her jokes and pranks- she always
has a good one for you!
If you see Julie, please congratulate her on 21 years of
employment with the Town of China!
Absentee Ballots will be available for the
November 2, 2021, Election starting on
October 4, 2021.
You may request an absentee ballot any of the
following ways:
• Via phone: 207-445-2014 x 3
• In our office
• Or online at:
https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter
-info/absent.html
Please be aware of scam mail or calls. The town
office will not call you or mail anything to you
regarding an absentee ballot unless you have
contacted us requesting one. If you are ever
unsure feel free to give us a call or email us. We
are happy to assist.
207-445-2014 x 3 [email protected]
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Upcoming Meetings
Sunday, September 26, 2021-
China Broadband Committee Meeting at
Albert Church Memorial Library 37 Main
Street 2:00 PM
HTTPS://CHINABROADBAND.NET/
Monday, September 27, 2021 –
Public Hearing for Broadband Warrant
Article immediately followed by Select Board
Meeting 6:15 PM
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 –
Planning Board Meeting 6:30 PM
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Paving will begin Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
Cub Scout Pack 479 Meeting Announcement
Cub Scout Pack 479 will be meeting every week on Mondays from 6-7pm at Central Church on Route 3
(holidays and school vacation days excluded). Meetings will either be outside, weather permitting and
dependent on activities, or inside in the 2nd floor meeting room. Our meetings will focus on Webelos Scout
activities (for 4th and 5th graders) and Tiger Scout activities (for 1st graders). We welcome potential Cub
Scouts from kindergarten through 5th grade (or up to age 11). However, as we currently do not have dens
for Lions, Wolves, or Bears (kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade respectively), we will need assistance
(adult volunteers) to form those dens within the pack. For more information, join us on Facebook
at https://www.facebook.com/groups/scouts479 or email [email protected] to get on the email list. We
ask all Scouts and adults participating to mask and social distance, following the same guidelines as the
school district, and to stay home if they might be sick.
NOTICE
The Transfer Station, Town Office, and Public Works
Department will be closed on
Monday, October 11, 2021, in observance of
Indigenous People’s Day.
Save the date!
Date: Oct 16th
Time: 2-5:00 pm
Sponsors: Branch Pond Association, Palermo
Grange, Midcoast Conservancy, Atlantic Salmon
Federation
Fish passage update and community gathering.
Open to the public.
Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, October 23, 2021
10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the China Transfer Station
191 Alder Park Road
DOCKS WILL BE Removed OCTOBER
12TH OR 13TH WEATHER
PERMITTING.
