The town of Edgecomb was incorporated in 1764 as a part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Now, the Midcoast town is part of the state of Maine in the United States of America. Edgecomb will celebrate its long history in 2024 during the 250th.
The town of Edgecomb was incorporated in 1764 as a part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Now, the Midcoast town is part of the state of Maine in the United States of America. Edgecomb will celebrate its long history in 2024 during the 250th.
While reviewing municipal appointment vacancies, Edgecomb selectmen were reminded Nov. 15 that several filled seats still needed those people to take their oaths of office. Selectmen reported both planning board alternates were in place. Selectmen.
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In 2020, COVID-19 resulted Edgecomb first postponing its annual town meeting to August, then changing to a referendum municipal election. On Dec. 14, selectmen discussed holding another referendum-style meeting in May 2021 due to a continuing rise in COVID-19 numbers. Selectmen must decide prior to March 15 in order to meet deadlines for absent ballots. Chairman Mike Smith believes a referendum format is the best way to combat COVID-19 health concerns.
“The way things are going we need to have a conversation about what kind of town meeting to have. Last year, the referendum had a larger turnout, and I don’t think that would be replicated with a town meeting. And I don’t know how we could hold a town meeting with 80 to 150 people,” he said.