Town of WashingtonAnnual Report – 2012

TOWNOFWASHINGTON �

Annual Report 2012

WASHINGTON, MAINE

FortheYearEndedDecember3�,20�2

Lincoln County Publishing Co. Newcastle/Damariscotta,Me.

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Dedication

The residents ofWashington are pleased to dedicate the 20�2AnnualReporttothemenandwomenwhohaveservedinourArmedForces.FromourearliestsettlerswhowereveteransoftheAmericanRevolution to the men and women who have fought the War onTerror,thecitizensofWashingtonhaveproudlyansweredthecalltoduty.EachMemorialDaynearly250Americanflagsareplacedonveterans’gravesacrosstown.OurtownmonumentisadornedwithbronzeplaqueswiththenamesofsoldierswhofoughtintheCivilWarandWorldWarI.Wehavelostcitizensinalmosteveryconflictinwhichournationhasbeenengaged.Someareburied ingravesfar fromtheirhome.Wemustensurenoneofourveterans iseverforgotten.Toeachandeverycitizenwhohaseverservedinamilitaryuniform we offer our sincere gratitude, respect, and admiration.Thankyouforyourdutyandservicetoournation.

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Town OfficersSelectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor

WesleyF.Daniel DonaldL.Grinnell DuaneVigue

Town Clerk/Tax Collector/TreasurerAnnDean

Deputy Town Clerk/ Deputy Tax Collector/Deputy TreasurerDeniseHylton

Registrar of VotersDeniseHylton

Deputy Registrar of VotersAnnDean

Road Commissioner*FrankE.JonesJr.

JonathanDaniel

Code Enforcement Officer/ Plumbing InspectorEdwardR.Temple

Fire ChiefEmergency Management Director

ThomasJohnston

Deputy Fire ChiefPhilipMeunier

Forest Fire WardensDonaldB.Grinnell

KennethBoisse,Deputy

Health OfficerMichelleRobinson

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Animal Control OfficersAndrewDinsmore

ClaytonLanphier,Deputy

ConstableJudsonButterman

M.S.A.D. #40 School Board DirectorsCynthiaRosenGuyBourrie

Town Meeting ModeratorsLianeChapmanVictorOboyski

Deputy ModeratorTomFord

WardenLianeChapman

Deputy WardenZolaCoogan

Election ClerksRepublican DemocratNancyBarker LouisBettcherHowardGood CynthiaBourgeoisJudithGood DorothyConnorElizabethGrinnell LoisHillRhondaHamilton LindaLuceDeborahHill PauletteOboyskiAlmaJones PeterTaylorJacquelynMetcalf SharonTurnerWalterMetcalf MarilynWeinerBarbaraSager JohnnieSearle

Planning BoardMitchellA.Garnett,Chairman

HenryAho DavidStuderJamesBowersVICE/SEC DavidWilliamsRichardBouchard,ALT ReggieBurns.,ALT

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Board of AppealsNormanCasas,Chairman

HenryChapman,VICE/SEC DorothySainioGeorgeCarlezon ChristopherVigue,ALTLowellFreiman JamesKearney,ALT

Budget CommitteeHenryAho,Chairperson

JamesBowers MahlonLinscottKathleenOcean DavidWilliamsWendyCarr DorothySainio

Conservation CommitteeCharlotteHenderson DeniseHyltonAnnDean DavidHeckman

Housing CommitteeHenryChapman HelenCaddie-LarceniaBethConnor KathleenOceanCynthiaWhite

Mineral Ordinance CommitteeJudsonW.Butterman LianeChapmanDavidMartucci FrankCampbell

Recreation CommitteeStevenOcean,Chairman

PeggHobbs ValerieJacksonHelenCaddie-Larcenia DanJonesSusanFrank BobMaddenBryanGees PauletteOboyskiTracieMcLain

Tri-County Solid Waste Management OrganizationReggieBurns GleniceSkelton AnnDean,Alt.

Washington Scholarship CommitteeLianeChapman AlmaJonesJudyGood BettePelletierMildredMelgard JanBirk

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State Senator ~ District 20ChristopherJohnson

CapitolAddress: HomeAddress:3StateHouseStation 3230TurnerRidgeRdAugusta,Maine0�333-0003 Somerville,ME0�3�8�-800-�23-�900 (20�)5�9-3358senchris.johnson@legislature.maine.gov

Representative to the Legislature ~ District 52DeborahJ.Sanderson

CapitolAddress: HomeAddress:HouseofRepresentatives ��WhittierDr2StateHouseStation Chelsea,Maine0�330Augusta,Maine0�333-0002 (20�)�23-2��8(Home)(20�)28�-��00(Voice) (20�)3��-�5�5(Cell)(20�)28�-���9(TTY) deb.sanderson20�0@gmail.com

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Selectmen’s Report, Discussion, and Analysis

TotheCitizensofWashington;ItisourpleasuretopresentourreportfortheyearendingDecember

3�,20�2.FirstofallwewanttorecognizeFrankJones,Jr.whoresignedfromhispositionasRoadCommissionerattheendofAugust.Frankwasinstrumental in the formation of the Road Maintenance Department in2008.Underhisleadershipthecrewgrewfrominfancyintothededicatedandresponsivecrewitisnow.WewishFrankthebestofluckashepursuesgreater opportunities in his compost business. Frank was replaced byJonathanDanielwhowaspromotedfromtheroadmaintenancecrew.

WealsowanttorecognizeClaytonLanphierwhoresignedasAnimalControlOfficerattheendofOctober.Claytonworkedcloselywiththetownofficestaff to reduce thenumberofdelinquentdog licenses in the town.HewillremainonboardastheDeputyACOassistingthenewACO,AndyDinsmore.

DuringtheyearwemovedallofouraccountstoMachiasSavingBank.WiththediligenceofourTreasurerwerolledoverthetownmaintenancemortgagetoMachiasandwillsavethetownover$3�,000overthelifeofthemortgage.Wealsoinstitutedanautomatecheckcaptureatthetownofficewindowwhichallowsinstantdepositofpaymentsreceivedfortransactionsatthecounter.Fortheirconveniencecitizensarenowabletopaybycreditcard.Thosewhochoosethisoptionmustpaythetransactionfee.

Ourgoalfor20�2wastoholdflatlinethebudgetsothattherewouldbenoincreaseinpropertytaxesevenwithincreasesintheKnoxCountyand MSAD assessments.Through fiscal prudence we were able to meetthatgoal.Propertyownersreceivedtaxassessmentsatataxrateof$�2.55perthousanddollarsofvaluation,thesameasin20��.Unfortunatelythatcannotbedoneforever.

The foremost issue facing us is the condition of paved roads. Thetownhas20.3�milesofpavedroads.Eachyearsince200�thetownhasappropriated approximately $2�,000 from the state-funded Urban/RuralInitiative(URIP)fundsand$30,000intheroadmaintenanceportionofthetownbudget.Asthepriceofasphalthasincreased,theamountofpavingthatcanbeaccomplishedhasdecreasedsothatthe$5�,000nowbuys0.�2milesofroadrepaving.Ifwecontinuetorepaveatthatlevel,itwilltake32years

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toresurfaceallthetown’scurrentpavedroads.Thisistotallyunacceptableasrepavingwillonlylastabout�0years.Theselectmenproposeenteringintoaprogramwherebywewillrepaveapproximately2.0milesperyear.WewillworkwiththeRoadsCommitteeandtheRoadCommissioner toidentify a road to be paved one year ahead. The road crew will do anyditching and culvert replacement necessary in the year preceding therepaving.One-halfinchofshimandoneandhalfinchofoverlaywillbeputdown.Industrytellsusthatthisprogramshouldlast�0years.Estimatedcostofthisprogramis$�80,000peryeartorepavetwo(2)miles.

Because of the little distance that could be paved with $5�,000 we,theselectmen,votednot topaveanything in20�2and ina special townmeetingthevotersagreedtorollthosefundsinto20�3repaving.For20�3we recommend paving the full length of Bill Luce Road. We proposeappropriatingthe$5�,000unexpendedpavingmoneyfrom20�2,$30,000from the 20�3 URIP funds, $30,000 from the sale of 20�2 tax acquiredproperty,and$�0,000fromtheroadmaintenanceappropriation.

The next item of concern is the potential for decreased revenuesfrom the State of Maine in Revenue Sharing, URIP, GeneralAssistancereimbursement,HomesteadExemption reimbursement,municipal lossoftrailertruckexcisetaxwhichmayhavetobeturnedovertotheState,andchanges to theBusinessEquipmentTaxExemptionreimbursement.WithsomanyunknownsregardingtheStatebudgetprocesswehavecurrentlysettheproposedbudgetwithessentiallythesamerevenuesasin20�2.Wewill meet with Senator Johnson and Representative Sanderson to voiceour concerns regarding the impact the proposed reductions will have onpropertytaxes.ShouldweseesignificantreductionsinStaterevenuesaftertheLegislatureadjourns,wemayhave tocall a special townmeeting torelookat20�3appropriationsbeforesigningthetaxcommitment.

With thecurrentproposedmunicipalbudget, the20�3KnoxCountyassessment,andthe20�3MSAD�0assessment(assuminga3%increase)inmind,hereisacomparisonof20�2andestimated20�3taxes(notincludinganynewvaluationaddedtothetaxrollswhichwillbecalculatedasofApril�).

20�2Taxes20�2PropertyTaxCommitment $�,�22,53�20�2TaxRate $�2.55per$�,000valuationTaxon$�50,000home $�,882.50

Estimated20�3Taxes20�3PropertyTaxCommitment(estimated) $�,�83,90920�3TaxRate(estimated) $�3.�0per$�,000valuationTaxon$�50,000home(estimated) $2,0�8.00

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Wearepleasedtoannouncethatinourinitialdiscussionswiththetownauditor,hehasfoundthefinancialrecordsareingoodorder.Hespecificallypraised Ann and Denise for their attention to detail in maintaining theday-to-day accounting of revenues and expenses and the reconciliationofmonthlyreports.HealsoreportedthattheBoardofSelectmenismoreengagedandprovidesbetteroversightthanmanytownsofoursizethatdonothaveatownmanager.

Aswecloseout20�2,wewanttothankallofthevolunteerswhoserveonourboardsandcommittees.Wecouldnotmeetourlegalresponsibilitieswere it not for the countless hours these dedicated citizens provide. Weencourageyoutobecomeknowledgeableabouttownaffairsbyattendingourweeklyselectmen’smeetingeveryWednesdayat�:00pm.Besuretocheckoutourwebsiteatwww.washington.maine.gov.

WESLEYF.DANIELDONALDL.GRINNELLDUANEP.VIGUE BoardofSelectmen

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Treasurer’s ReportCashBalance,January� �5�,3�2.�� ADD:CASHRECEIPTS: PropertyTaxCollections: CurrentYear �,383,�9�.8� PriorYears 2�9,93�.�8 Prepayments �,�35.9� TotalPropertyTaxCollections �,�38,���.�2ExciseTaxes-Auto 203,�2�.3�ExciseTaxes-Boat �,�00.�0Departmental(ScheduleA-�) ���,80�.50LoanProceeds �22,58�.38StateRevenueSharing �9,���.25HomesteadReimbursement 2�,002.00StateFees �08,�3�.53AccountsReceivable 8,�20.00DueFromTrustFunds 2,50�.�� TotalCashReceipts 2,353,959.2�TotalCashAvailable 3,008,2��.95 LESS:CASHDISBURSEMENTS: Departmental(ScheduleA-�) 2,��2,080.9�StateFees �09,85�.93DueFromTrustFunds 2,�2�.�8 TotalCashDisbursements 2,25�,3�0.35CashBalance,December3� �53,9��.�0

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Reconciliation of Treasurer’s Cash BalanceDecember 31, 2012

CashonHand ��0.00MachiasSavingsBank: GeneralFundChecking: BalancePerBankStatement �5�,329.55Deduct:OutstandingChecks (9,�58.08)Add:DepositsinTransit �,��0.�3BalancePerBooks �53,���.�0CashBalance,December3�,20�2 �53,9��.�0

Taxes Receivable — December 31, 2012 20�2 20��20�2 238,�08.�0 -20�� �88.25 229,��0.2320�0 �8�.50 209.�02009 ��5.00 �92.502008 �3�.50 �,�05.�2 239,283.�5 23�,2��.25

Trust Funds — December 31, 2012TrustFundInvestments

Unexpended Principal Income TotalDavisDaggettCemetery 3,200.00 �,��0.29 �,3�0.29MapleGroveCemetery 2,500.00 2,030.�2 �,530.�2MarrCemetery 9,050.00 �,�38.99 �3,�88.99McDowellCemetery 300.00 5�.5� 35�.5�MountainCemetery 300.00 25�.�� 55�.��OverlookCemetery 800.00 �,�9�.�� 2,29�.��PierpointCemetery �,�50.00 985.90 2,�35.90SkidmoreCemetery 50.00 2�.9� ��.9�SoldiersMonument �82.98 �,2�9.2� �,932.2�BillingsScholarship 5,�90.00 3,�95.3� 8,985.3�CommunityScholarship 2�,��9.�0 5,�2�.2� 32,0�3.��PhillipScriberMemorial ��0.00 �,09�.�9 �,�5�.�9DaggettSchool �,���.�� 2,��5.53 3,953.29StorerCemetery 50.00 8.25 58.25GibbsLibrary �,0��.00 �2.58 �,�38.58 5�,99�.�� 23,9�3.5� 80,9�9.�8

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Agency FundsDecember 31, 2012

LEVENSALERCEMETERYASSOCIATION: FundBalance,January� 8,�2�.8� Expense (2,000.00) InterestEarned �5.90FundBalance,December3� �,���.��

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Town Clerk’s Report2012 Licenses Sold

01/01/2012– 12/31/2012

Dog Licenses Sold Kennels 2 Males/Females �� Neutered/Spayed 2�2

Alldogs�monthsandoldermusthavealicense.Ifyoubecometheownerofadog�monthsorolder,thedogmustbelicensedbyJanuaryofeachyear.Inordertoobtainalicenseforyourdog,theownermustpresentacurrentStateofMaineRabiesCertificateobtainedfromaveterinarian.All dog licenses expire December 3� of each year. Renewal of licensesforthefollowingyearcanbedoneattheTownOfficebeginningOctober�5th.VeterinarianPaulaBennerofLupineValleyEquineprovideslowcostrabiesshotsfordogsandcatsattheWashingtonFireStationontheSaturdaymorningofhuntingopeningdayand theTownOffice isopen to registeryourdogimmediatelyafterwards.

Also, bring with you proof if a veterinarian has issued a writtencertificatestatingthedog(s)isincapableofproducingyoungbyspayingorneutering.Ifyouhavealreadyshownproofofcurrentrabiesorspay/neuter,thenadditionalproofisnotnecessary.

DogLicenseFees: ·$�.00peryearforspayed/neutereddogs ·$��.00peryearfordogsnotspayed/neuteredPerstatelaw,anydoglicensethatisre-licensedafterJanuary3�will

besubjecttoa$25.00latefeeplusregularlicensingfee.Postcardremindersweremailedthisyearandagainhelpedtobringthenumberofunlicenseddogsdown.

Fishing and Hunting Licenses SoldJuniorHunting 8 ApprenticeHunting 2Fish/HuntCombo 3� MigratoryWaterfowl 2Hunting 2� CoyoteNightHunting �ResidentFish 53 Archery �SmallGame � ArcheryCombo �Non-ResidentFish � ExpandedArchery 22ndSpringTurkey 2 BearHuntingPermits �Spring/FallTurkeyPermits � ResidentMuzzleloader �3

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RV, Boat, & Snowmobile Registrations Sold BoatsUpto�0Hsp. 50 Boat��-50Hsp. 29 Boat5�-��5Hsp. 2� BoatOver��5Hsp. �3 PWC � Snowmobile 23 ATV 9

Record of Fees Returned to the Town RecordofMotorVehicleFees $530�.�� RecreationalVehicleFees $235.00 RecordofFish&WildlifeLicenseFees $39�.50 RecordofDogLicenseFees&Fines $�23�.�� VitalRecordsFees $�553.�0 BuildingPermitFees $28�5.80 MiningPermitFees $�090.00 WeaponsPermitFees $225.00 JunkyardPermitFees $300.00 TownGarageRevenue $��9.00 MiscellaneousIncome $30�.9�

Respectfullysubmitted,ANNDEANTownClerk/TaxCollector/ Treasurer

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2012 Vital Statistics Recorded01/01/2012 – 12/31/2012

15 Births 10 Marriages 16 Deaths

DeathsDate of Death Name Place of Death Age0�/�2/�2 LottieUpham Damariscotta 8�02/�2/�2 DavidFrench Washington �303/3�/�2 ErlonCreamer Washington 5503/25/�2 DorothyJackson Damariscotta �005/�9/�2 NathanGarnett Portland �30�/�2/�2 JoanMcGrath Washington �80�/29/�2 PaulConnell Washington ��08/02/�2 BarbaraDunsford Washington 89�0/0�/�2 RuthLight Camden 89��/08/�2 PeterMelgard Augusta �3��/�2/�2 PaulNugent Washington 8���/29/�2 WayneTaylor Augusta 58�2/0�/�2 RobertSmall Portland �9�2/�0/�2 WilliamGoff Rockport 80�2/�9/�2 ErnestBarker Washington ���2/25/�2 NettieTurner Augusta 88

Respectfullysubmitted,ANNDEANTownClerk

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2012 Assessors’ Report The20�2millrateis0.0�255onatotalvaluationof: $�29,285,892.00The20�2taxablevaluationis 0.58%higherthan20��’sof: $�28,53�,�95.00The20�2countytaxis $��8,�02.00The20�2countytaxis5.�5%higherthan20��’sof: $�58,95�.00The20�2municipalappropriationis $�23,�82.00The20�2municipalappropriationis -2.2�%lowerthan20��’sof: $�3�,8��.00The20�2schoolappropriationis $�,252,53�.�5The20�2schoolappropriationis 5.�9%higherthan20��’sof: $�,�85,���.�3The20�2totalappropriationis $2,0��,�2�.�5The20�2totalappropriationis3.��%higherthan20��’sof: $�,98�,9��.�3The20�2homesteadreimbursementis $3�,8��.25The20�2homesteadamountis-0.98%lowerthan20��’sof: $32,�28.00The20�2taxcommitmentis $�,�22,53�.9�The20�2taxcommitmentis0.58%higherthan20��’sof: $�,��3,���.�8The20�2needwasreducedbyrevenuesharing, excisetax,etc.by $3�9,�00.00The20�2reductionis�3.��%higherthan20��’sof: $325,000.00HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: There were 50� homeowners grantedhomesteadexemptionsin20�2;adecreaseof5from20��.Toqualifyforthisexemption,youmustbealegalresidentofMaine,musthaveownedhome-steadpropertyinMaineforatleast�2monthsanddeclareyourhomesteadasyourpermanentresidence.Thereisnopenaltyinvolvedifyourexemptionstatuschanges.Ifyouhavenottakenadvantageofthisprogramandthinkyou qualify, please contact the town office for an application before April 1st.(ProvidedtheStatedoesnotreduce,modifyoreliminatetheprogram).HIGHLIGHTS:The natural gas pipeline added over $�.�million to theTown’svalueandcontributedover$55,000intaxes. TheLanehot-topplantisvaluedmorethan$�.�millionandshouldgeneratemorethan$5�,000buttheState’sBusinessEquipmentTaxExemp-tion(BETE)programallowsanexemptionthatrequirestheStatetopaythetaxes;whichtheydidatareducedrateof�0%;whichresultedinalossof

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revenue of more than $20,000. See BETE information and qualifications at MaineRevenueServiceswebsite. Schoolspendingaccountedfor��centsofeachtaxdollar.8centswenttocounty taxand the remaining3�centswent tomanage the restof theTown’saffairsfortheyear.TAXMAPS: In20�2theTownpurchasedacomputerprogramthatallowselectronicprocessingofmappingandwearecurrentlybeginningtheworkof building the files. The end result will be much better maps that have infor-mationabouttaxparcelsaswellasroads,9��info,resourceprotectionandaboutanythingelsethatcanbedigitized.Wehopetomakethisinformationavailableonthewebsiteaswemoveforward.WEBSITE: Tree growth, farmland and open space exemptions for landmay be of interest as well as exemptions for veterans. Information andapplicationsfortheseprogramsandmorecanbefoundfromlinksontheTown’swebsite:http://washington.maine.gov/

BoardofAssessors:WESLEYDANIELDUANEVIGUEDONALDL.GRINNELLSTANLEYMILLAY, Assessors’Agent

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Tax Collector’s Report for 2012Valuation, Assessment, and Collectionsfor the year ended December 31, 2012

VALUATION: RealEstate �23,530,2�8.00PersonalProperty 5,�55,���.00 �29,285,892.00ASSESSMENT: ValuationxRate (�29,285,892.00x.0�255) �,�22,53�.9�Supplementals �3�.��TotalAssessment �,�22,9�2.�0COLLECTIONSANDCREDITS: CashCollections �,383,�9�.8�Abatements ���.�5Prepayments ��9.58TotalCollectionsandCredits �,38�,3��.2020�2TaxesReceivable-December3�,20�2 238,�08.�0

COMPUTATIONOFASSESSMENTTaxCommitment �,�22,53�.9�Surplus ��,000.00ExciseTaxes-AutoandBoat 200,000.00StateRevenueSharing �5,000.00HomesteadReimbursement 3�,8��.25TreeGrowthReimbursement 3,500.00BuildingPermits-Town 2,000.00Interest �8,000.00VeteransReimbursement �,�00.00BETEReimbursement 32,2��.�5Miscellaneous 8,500.00 2,055,993.8�REQUIREMENTS: Municipal �23,�8�.00MSAD�0 �,252,53�.�5CountyTax ��8,�02.00 2,0��,�2�.�5Overlay ��,8��.�9

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20�� Adams,Curtis&Joan �,2��.��Batlis,DeanR.,Jr.& RachelM. 33�.��*Batlis,DeanR.,Jr.& RachelM. ��9.23*Belanger,Linda 98�.3�Belcher,Andrew ��8.35Belcher,Andrew 9.�9Belcher,RonaldA. 308.�3Bickford,Michael 959.55Bickford,Michael 8�8.2�Blair,Robert&Joni �,052.��Blauvelt,Mark 539.3�Bognar,Lorraine 28�.2�Bourgeois,CynthiaL. �,050.5�Bowley,W.A.Heirs ���.58Bowman,Alice 952.��Bradstreet,David �,9�0.35Clement,JuliaK. �,��2.��Clifford,Michelle&Stephen�,2��.30Dawson,Gordon �9�.�3Dawson,Gordon 8��.�0Dawson,Gordon 398.��Day,PixieA. �,�93.�0Degreenia,Penny �2.55Elliott,ChristineL. ��9.��Esancy,NancyL. 399.80**Foster,ScottI. �,�23.38Fournier,RebeccaJ.& DonaldE. �,98�.��Harrington,DavidO.,Sr.& AnnetteR. �,��5.��Hawes,Frances 99�.��Holmes-Smith,Wendy �,252.53Howard,Sonja 5��.5�Huntley,ChrisA.& DeborahB. �,�00.99Jackson,AllenL.& CathannaL. �0�.3�Johnson,LSE,LLC �,252.�9Jones,FrankE.,Sr.&Joyce�,2��.9�Jones,JamesC. �09.�9Jones,StevenW. ���.58Jones,StevenW. ���.�0

Tax Liens – December 31, 2012Lee,RobertK. �2.��Leigh,Alfred&Linda ��9.�2Leigh,Alfred&Linda �,023.88Lemany,Deborah �,���.92Mank,TimothyA. 3�9.52Mattingly,ElizabethF. �38.22Merrill,Jaynee ��2.53Metzger,Susan 95�.��Michelson,Anita 903.29Miller,Barry �2�.2�Miller,Estelle 8�2.2�Miller,JaredL. �,���.�0Moores,Harold �,�2�.2�Moran,Jeffrey&Melissa ��.32Moran,Jeffrey&Melissa �,2�3.99Morgan,JoelW. 833.�3Moscato,DanielP.& CherylA. �,809.��Pierpont,Willard �5�.88Pierpont,Willard �,�52.�0Rideout,John&Tammy �,00�.89**Rideout,John&Tammy �3�.��Seavey,KeithA.&HazelL. �03.2�Shenett,Theresa&David 833.��Smith,JonathanB. 8�.58Smith,JonathanB. 3,0��.52Spahr,DavidL. �,3��.80Sukeforth,LarryG.&Wanda 8�.58Sukeforth,LarryG.&Wanda 8�.58Taylor,KarenA. �,��8.5�Thayer,ClayburnF.& SusanR. �,00�.9�Thibodeau,Leo&Patty �,8�5.�2Thompson,AndrewL. 5��.�8**Thompson,Gary&Barbara 23�.9�Turffs,JosephP. 50.20Valle,ForresterB. ��3.��**Vigue,Anthony&Linda �,�85.35Vigue,TimothyL. 2,�9�.9�Ware,RichardC. �5�.�2 ��,0�5.23

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2012 Taxes Receivable – December 31, 2012RealEstate Adams,Curtis&Joan �,2��.��Ankers,JenniferL. 308.�3Barbour,JohnE. 2,99�.92Barker,Ernest&Nancy �,0��.59***Batlis,DeanR.,Jr.& RachelM. 32�.�5*Batlis,DeanR.,Jr.& RachelM. ��9.23*Bedard,Darius �,�20.95Belanger,JohnnieN. �,253.�2Belanger,JohnnieN. ��9.25*Belanger,Linda �,�53.�8Belanger,Mark 38�.20***Belcher,James&Lillian ��5.�0***Belcher,NormanC.& PamelaJ. �88.��Belcher,RonaldA. 308.�3Berry,BrigitteA. �,�90.0�Bickford,Michael 9�9.8�Bickford,Michael 8�8.2�Billing,ClydeDevisees �2�.��Birk,Robert&Janice 2,�0�.0�Blair,Robert&Joni �,052.��Blake,StanleyE.,Sr. 2��.92Blauvelt,Mark 539.3�Bognar,Lorraine 28�.2�Bolduc,Paul �8.83Boucher,Ronald 55�.95Bourgeois,CynthiaL. �,050.5�Bourrie,Guy&Sandra 9�0.99***Bowley,W.A.Heirs ���.58Bowman,Alice �,28�.��Bowman,Alice �50.�0Bowman,JosephP. 288.3�Bowman,JosephP. 232.80Bowman,JosephP. �22.99Bradstreet,David �,9�0.35

Brown,JeffreyR. 5�5.8�Brownell,RobertJ. �,059.33Bryant,ForestO. �02.9�Bryant,StevenD. �09.93Bryant,StevenD. 3�.3�*Burns,WilliamA.& CathyM. �,3�3.�8Carr,CaseyL.&LindseyL.�,�9�.50Casas,JesseD.&SherryL.�,�99.93Casas,JosiahM.& TamaraL. �,5�9.��*Chavanne,DanielP.& CarrieA. 392.�2***Clement,JuliaK. �,��2.�5Clifford,Michelle& Stephen �,2��.30Condon,Arlene 55.22Condon,ShannonP. �09.93*Connors,ErnestW.& Elizabeth �,�0�.93***Coogan,Zola ��9.��Cook,Blaine&TerryL. �,589.�8*Cooley,Alan&Ramona �,0�3.09***Cooley,Scott �5�.0�***Creamer,Ronald&AliceL.3��.�2*Crummett,DaltonC.Ttee�,0�5.92Curtis,MatthewJ. �,��3.�8DamariscottaBank& TrustCompany ��.32Davis,JessicaD.& MichaelS. �,000.�0*Davis,Scott 3�.�5Dawson,GordonHeirs �9�.�3Dawson,GordonHeirs 8��.�0Dawson,GordonHeirs 398.��Dawson,TisakaA. 385.29Day,PixieA. �,�93.�0Degreenia,Penny �2.55

Tax Acquired Property – December 31, 2012

20�2 20�� 20�0 2009 TOTALRealEstate Howard&DebraRathbun 89.�� 89.�� 8�.33 - 2�5.55WashingtonPropTrust 3,���.�53,���.�5 3,��2.02 3,58�.00 ��,�5�.32 3,835.��3,835.�� 3,�59.35 3,58�.00 �5,0��.8�

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Doan,Thuy ���.9�Dufresne,Kevin&Roberta �8�.32***Elliott,ChristineL. ��9.��Esancy,LeviJ. �2�.8�Esancy,LeviJ. 3�.25Esancy,NancyL. �02.8�Flagg,Darryl 8�.58Flagg,Darryl 583.��Flagg,Darryl �,���.��Foster,Donald,Sr. �3�.0�Foster,ScottI. �,�23.38Foster,WalterJ.& SusanF. �,0�2.0�***Fournier,RebeccaJ.& DonaldE. �,98�.��Fowler,Eugene&Patricia �50.�0Frye,JamesP. �,0�2.98***Gardner,DavidP. 2��.99Gardner,DavidP. �,20�.��Garnett,Roy&GailG. 3�3.95Garnett,Roy&GailG. 29�.93Garnett,Roy&GailG. ��9.23Glidden,Avery&LisaB. �9.08*Grinnell,JeffreyE.& StephanieL. �,23�.05***Hall,George&Sons,Inc.2,5��.�5Hall,George&Sons,Inc. �09.08Hall,George&Sons,Inc. ���.�0Hall,George&Sons,Inc.�,5��.30Hall,George&Sons,Inc. �3.�2Hall,George&Sons,Inc.�,80�.9�Hall,MarionS. �3�.29Hall,MarionS. ��0.�8Hall,MarionS. 8�.58Hall,Tina&Ashley 25.�0Halsey,HeatherN. �,�93.98***Harrington,DavidO.,Sr. &AnnetteR. �,��5.��Hart,Keith 280.�8Haslett,MaynardS. �0�.35***Hastings,Cheryl �,�3�.3�***Hawes,Frances 9�3.98Hedberg,Eric 5��.8�***Hibbert,RichardE. 2�.02Holmes,Wendell 85�.99Holmes,Wendell 8�.58Holmes,Wendell 3,0��.52

Holz,Alfred �,553.99Holzman,MatthewA. ��9.92Hooper,ErnestA.& ErnestineB. 232.88Hooper,WayneE. �,��2.�5Howard,Sonja 5��.5�Howell,Ezra 2,0��.30Huntley,ChrisA.& DeborahB. �,�00.99Jackson,AllenL.& CathannaL. �0�.3�Jackson,DorothyL. Devisees 2,09�.�8Jelenfy,JeffreyC.&Karen 95�.55Johnson,James �,095.0�Johnson,LSE,LLC �,252.�9Jones,CasieR. �,0�5.�3Jones,FrankE.,Jr. �58.3�***Jones,FrankE.,Jr.& KathleenH. 5�9.��***Jones,FrankE.,Sr.&Joyce�,338.8�Jones,JamesC. �88.3�Jones,MichaelC. ��.98Jones,StevenW. ���.58Jones,StevenW. 2�3.59Kearney,JamesW. �,��3.02Kearney,JamesW. �3.23Keay,George �0.�9Keay,George 2,�33.3�Keller,CharlesW. ��3.0�**Kilbreth,CarolA.& JohnF. �,�32.�5Knight,AbrahamA. ���.�3*Knight,Francesetals �5�.�2***Knowlton,William,II �,0��.35Kroesser,JaniceL.Nelson �,��8.82*Lassell,Gerald 892.83*Lassell,Gerald �,2�9.�2*Lassell,Gerald 93�.�5*Lawton,HowardC.& Deborah �,���.�9Lee,AndrewG. �80.�0***Lee,Sarah �,�08.��*Leigh,Alfred&Linda 8�.58Leigh,Alfred&Linda ��9.�2Leigh,Alfred&Linda ��9.35Leigh,Alfred&Linda �,023.88

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Leigh,Angel 5��.55**Leigh,Derek �2.55Leigh,EarlE.,Sr. �3�.3�Leigh,ElmerE.,Jr. 5�0.�0Lemay,Deborah �,���.92Lewis,LeonardC.& CaraL. �,�0�.02***Lewis,MichelleJ. �,���.95Lewis,MichelleJ. ���.8�Linscott,DarciA. 3�0.3�Linscott,DebraA. �,009.�2*Linscott,Lloyd ��.3�Linscott,Lloyd 32.�3Linscott,ShannaL. 8��.5�***Little,JeffreyG. ���.3�Luce,Ronald&Linda �,��8.8�Ludwig,BurtonE.,Jr.& BarbaraA. 2,�22.3�*Ludwig,BurtonE.,Jr.& BarbaraA. �,250.��*Ludwig,BurtonE.,Jr.& BarbaraA. 2,8��.35*Ludwig,BurtonE.,Jr.& BarbaraA. �2�.50*Ludwig,BurtonE.,Jr.& BarbaraA. �2.2�*Ludwig,BurtonE.,Jr.& BarbaraA. 25.�0*Mank,PhilipW.,Jr.& NancyS. 3�9.�5*Mank,TimothyA. 3�9.52Manley,J.Patrick 30.�2Manley,J.Patrick 2,��5.�5Manley,J.Patrick 32.�3Manley,J.Patrick ��.50Marder,CharlesE.,& KathleenE. 3,�32.��*Martucci,DavidB.& JanetL. �53.�2***Massey,F.Lane ���.***Massey,FranklinL. �,08�.0�***Mattingly,ElizabethF. �38.22Medika,PatriciaE. �,80�.�5***Medika,PatriciaE. �,308.20***Melgard&MenzLLC 95�.��***Melgard,Peter&Mildred �9�.2�***

Merrill,Jaynee �,��3.��Metzger,Susan �,50�.5�Michelson,Anita 903.29Millar,Cynthia ���.�5***Miller,Barry �2�.2�Miller,Estelle �,889.50Miller,JaredL. �,���.�2Miller,WayneC. �,���.�5Mole,Ronald �,28�.9�Moore,RonaldI. ���.�3Moore,RonaldI.& DonnaL. �,8�2.30Moore,Ryan 3�5.2�Moores,Harold �,�53.2�Moran,Jeffrey&Melissa ��.32Moran,Jeffrey&Melissa�,2�3.99Morgan,JoelW. 833.�3Morse,MaryAnn �,9��.��Morse,MaryAnn 3�3.03Moscato,DanielP.& CherylA. �,809.��Peabody,Barry �80.�2Peabody,Barry �8�.23Peabody,BonnieMay 829.05***Percy,Lynn ��9.95***Pierpont,Willard �5�.88Pierpont,Willard 2,093.�3Pierpont,Willard �,�52.�0Pitcher,Barry �,39�.23***Pitcher,Barry 3��.5�***Pitcher,Barry 3��.88***Potter,BrianE. 2,30�.59Rau,Tory 288.3�Reddish,RobertT.& ElizabethM. 520.2�***Rhodes,StevenE.& Elizabeth �,02�.��***Rhodes,WilliamA.& CarolM. 9��.�8Ribar,DorothyE. 550.95Rice,PaulD. 9�0.99Rideout,John&Tammy �,�3�.�0Rideout,John&Tammy �3�.��Robinson,ThomasL. �58.�0Rubenstein,Russell ��5.95***Russo,Steven ��5.��Sanborn,Philip �,200.5�

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Sanborn,Philip 8.��Sanborn,Steven 5��.89Schmitt,Dorothea �,359.5�Searle,KennethE.& JohnnieL. �,��8.�0Seavey,KeithA.&HazelL. �03.2�Senechal,NormanJ.& SherriJ. 8�2.��***Shaggy,Michael&Mary 5�0.30***Shaggy,ThomasW. �2�.8�Shenett,Robert ��0.�2***Shenett,SonyaE. �55.95***Shenett,Theresa&David �92.�9Silar,ThatcherE. �,5��.5�Snyder,KurtD. �93.82*Sorrentino,Michael �,92�.�9Spahr,DavidL. �,3��.80Spahr,DavidL. 3��.��Spahr,KennethL.Heirs ��3.�9Spahr,KennethL.Heirs 85.3�Spahr,KennethL.Heirs �28.58Spahr,KennethL.Heirs �2.2�Sukeforth,LarryG.& Wanda 8�.58Sukeforth,LarryG.& Wanda 8�.58Sukeforth,LarryG.& Wanda 2,88�.�8Talberg,Robert ��0.99TammacHoldingsCorp �,��9.2�Taylor,KarenA. �,��8.5�Taylor,Timothy&Dara 8�0.92***Taylor,WayneA. 3��.98Thayer,ClayburnF.& SusanR. �,00�.9�Thibodeau,Leo&Patty �,8�5.�2Thibodeau,Leo&Patty �9.�3Thompson,AndrewL. 5��.�8Thompson,Gary& Barbara �,�05.2�Timberlake,Ronald,Jr. 8.28Turffs,JosephP. 50.20Turffs,KimL. 8.��Turffs,KimL. �,�9�.3�Turffs,KimL. 308.�3Turner,Steven&Rebecca ��.50Valle,ForresterB. �,02�.5�**

Vigue,Anthony&Linda �,�85.35Vigue,Christopher �,�23.05Vigue,TimothyL. 2,�9�.9�Vigue,TimothyL. 5��.05*Vigue,TimothyL. �3�.92Vigue,TimothyL. 2�.��Vogel,DonaldE.& DorothyM. �,2��.90***Wadsworth,MalcolmM. �,053.�0Ware,RichardC. �,0��.3�WashingtonPropTrust �,95�.85WashingtonPropTrust 309.55Werner,JosephA. 308.�3Wescott,Doris ���.2�Whelan,RichardH. 28�.2�White,CynthiaA. ��9.23***White,CynthiaA. 23�.2�***Williams,JamesM.& AnnieT. 885.0�*Wirtz,Linda 33.�3Wirtz,Linda �,�8�.50Wooster,ElizabethP. ��.80Yoder,MichaelJ.& KathyL. ���.20*** 23�,���.3�*Paidinfullafter�2/3�/20�2**Partialpaymentafter�2/3�/20�2***TaxClubParticipant

PersonalPropertyM&MExcavation �25.50MedomakCampground LimitedLiability �5.30Pierpont,Willard �25.50 32�.30 23�,��2.��

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ABATEMENTSRealEstate20�� LakeParkingCorp. 3�9.52Harrington,David& Annette 539.�5 889.��20�0 Harrington,David& Annette 528.90LakeParkingCorp. 3�2.5� 8��.��2009 Harrington,David& Annette �3�.59LakeParkingCorp. 355.�� �,092.032008 Harrington,David& Annette �3�.59 PersonalProperty 20�2 Pierpont,Willard& Clinton �25.50CITGroup,Inc. 22.25 ���.�5

Prior Years Taxes Receivable — December 31, 2012PersonalProperty 20�� Luce,Ronald&Linda 3�.�5Pierpont,Willard �25.50Vigue,Timothy 25.�0 �88.2520�0 Luce,Ronald&Linda 3�.90Pierpont,Willard �23.00Vigue,Timothy 2�.�0 �8�.50

2009 Peaslee,TeriW. 2�.50Pierpont,Willard �3�.50 ��5.002008 Pierpont,Willard �3�.50 ��5.25

Abatements and Supplementals – December 31, 201220�0 Brown,Albert&Diane 2�.�0 2009 Brown,Albert&Diane 2�.50Poverty ��0.00 �3�.502008 Poverty 2�.50 3,92�.�0

SUPPLEMENTALSRealEstate 20�2 MountOliverLodge BuildingCorporation 309.�� PersonalProperty 20�0 WillardPierpont �25.50 �3�.��

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Registrar of Voters Report20�2 was a very busy voting year. We had a Special Legislative

ElectioninFebruarytofilltheDistrict20SenatorpositionwhenSenatorDavid Trahan resigned. Town Elections and Town Meeting followed inMarch.DonaldGrinnellwaselectedforathree-yearterm.WehadaPrimaryElectioninJune.AnewpartycalledtheAmericanElectpartywascreatedbutdidnotreturntherequirednumberofvoterstoretainpartystatusfortheGeneralElectioninNovember.ThiswasPresidentialElectionyearandwealsovotedforoneU.S.SenateseatandforrepresentativestotheU.S.House,oneineachofourtwoCongressionaldistricts.

WehadarecordturnoutfortheGeneralElectioninNovember,withnearly�0newpeopleregisteringtovote.Outofatotalof�20�registeredvoters,wehad889turnouttovote.November�thwasaverybusydayattheTownOffice.Are-countwascalledby thestatedue tomanycloselycontestedraces.Washingtonwasamongthelistof townsparticipatinginthere-count.WeturnedourballotboxesovertotheMaineStatePolicewhodeliveredtheballotstoAugustafortheofficialre-count.

Votingisthebackboneofthedemocraticprocessandweareveryluckyandgratefultohavesomanyresidentsvolunteertoserveourcommunity.TheGeneralElectionprovedalatenightformanyofourdedicatedcounters.Wehad30peopleoverthispastyearwhoservedasballotclerks,moderators,orwardens.Thankyouagain.

Respectfullysubmitted,DENISEHYLTONRegistrarofVoters

State trooper picking up ballots for the District 20 Senate race recount in November.

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Washington Planning BoardTheWashingtonPlanningBoardmeteleventimesduring20�2.They

elected the sameslateofofficers as in20��.ReggieBurns replaced JudButterman,whoresignedasanalternatemember.

TheBoardconsideredanapplicationwhichtheydeterminedtobeforamaterialsrecoveryfacilityratherthanaspecificallyprohibitedjunkyard.TheBoardalsoheldapublichearing,andsubsequentlygaveTimJacksonapermitforanewjunkyardandrecyclingfacilityinadifferentspotfromthatwhichhehadonRoute��.DavidSt.ClairappliedforandwasgivenaminingpermittoreopentheoldBillingsPitonRoute�05.TheBoardheldapre-applicationhearingforapitonMcDowellRoadrequestedbyNancyand Berkley Linscott.They debated issues such as the project size, howlongacrushercouldbepresentontheprojectinthatdistrict,andviolationsof a stop-work order on work already being done on an existing pit.Afterextendeddeliberation,theBoarddeterminedthattheapplicationbeconsideredincomplete.Arequesttotabletheapplicationwasnotacceptedsince the application had not been deemed complete. The Board alsodiscussed,butdidnotmoveon,anapplicationforasmallrepairsprojectinahomegarage.Thefinalbusinessoftheyearwasconsiderationofapre-application for a minor subdivision of the Schroyer estate on RazorvilleRoad.

ThePlanningBoardusuallymeetsthesecondTuesdayofeachmonth,unless there isnobusiness to transact.Several times lastyear theBoardmetatothertimestoaccommodateapplicants.TheBoardappreciatestheworkourCodeEnforcementOfficer,BobTemple,doesinexplainingtheordinancestoapplicants,andassistingtheBoardinitswork.

Respectfullysubmitted,Chairman:MITCHGARNETTSecretary/Treasurer: JIMBOWERSMembers;HANKAHO, DAVEWILLIAMS, DAVESTUDERAlternates:RICHBOUCHARD, REGGIEBURNS

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Washington Appeals BoardTheTownofWashingtonBoardofAppealsmetfivetimesin20�2.A

coupleoftheBoard’sbimonthlymeetingswerecanceledorpostponedbyweatherevents.TheBoardelectedthesameslateofofficersfrom20��.

The Board considered a request for a setback variance to place arecreationalvehicle(RV)onanon-conforminglot intheshorelandzone.Atthepublichearingwhichfollowed,theBoarddeniedthevariance.TheapplicantdecidedtomovetheproposedlocationofhisRVandsubsequentlywithdrew his request for a variance. The following meeting involveddiscussionabouttheneighbor’spropertyastheneighborhadnotreceivednoticeofthevariancerequest.Thequestionsinvolvedwereacivilmatterfordiscussionsbetweentheneighbors.TheBoardestablishedamorecertainmethodofnotificationandlearnedthatallpublichearingswouldbepostedontheTownwebsiteinthefuture.

The following meetings were devoted to discussion of theAppealsBoard section of the Land Use Ordinance. The CEO had advised thattheproceduresforvariousfunctionsoftheBoard,appeals,variancesandinterpretations,becoordinatedtoavoidconfusion.Byyear’send,hehadcreatedapreliminarydrafttobeapprovedbytheBoardandpresentedforavoteontheTownMeetingwarrant.

Respectfullysubmitted,Chairman:NORMANCASASSecretary/Treasurer: HENRYCHAPMANMembers:DOROTHYSAINIO, LOWELLFREIMAN, GEORGECARLEZONAlternates:JIMKEARNEY, CHRISVIGUE

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Washington Budget Committee FellowCitizensofWashington:

At the 20�2 annual town meeting citizens elected members to theWashington Budget Committee. In July 20�2, a meeting between thebudgetcommitteeand townofficialswasheld toreviewthe thencurrentstate of town finances. In January20�3, budget packages containing theproposed 20�3 municipal budget, a line by line breakdown of expenses,andarecommendationoneachitemwereprovidedtocommitteemembers.OnJanuary29,thecommitteemetwithSelectmenWesleyDaniel,DonaldL.Grinnell,andDuaneVigueandTownClerk/TaxCollector/Treasurer,AnnDean to review thebudget.BudgetCommitteemembersattendingwere:HankAho, Dorothy Sainio, Kathy Ocean, David Williams, and MahlonLinscott.HankAhowaselectedChairmanforthemeeting.

Areviewofthe20�2budgetshowedthatexpendituresweregenerallyin line with estimated appropriations. The Budget Committee reviewedtheproposed20�3budgetitembyitem.Thetownofficialsexplainedhowanticipatedcostsweredevelopedandansweredbudget relatedquestions.Significantbudgetitemsinclude:

SalariesandPayrollExpenses:Modestsalaryandstipendincreaseswererecommendedby the selectmen.These increaseswerequestionedby thecommittee. Selectmen explained that several factors entered into theirrecommendation,amongthem:itisimportanttoretainexperiencedpeople,Washington’ssalarieslagbehindothermunicipalities,anddoingmorewithless requires creative thinking (which comes fromexperience).Thevotein favor of the recommendations was made by a majority of committeemembers.Afactorweighedbythecommitteeinacceptingrecommendationisthattherecommendedselectmens’totalsalaryof$�9,500isfarlessthanatownmanagerwouldcosttheTown.

Paving:Townroadsaredeterioratingfaster than theycanbemaintained.Thetownhas20.�milesofpavedroads.Re-pavinglastsforapproximatelyten years, requiring two miles of re-paving per year. Re-paving roads iscostly. The present budget includes approximately $�8�,000 for pavingthe Bill Luce Road (approximately two miles). This funding includes

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money fromseveral sources.The selectmenpresented aplan thatwouldre-paveapproximatelytwomilesoftownroadperyear.Inthenearfuture,townspeoplewillmakeadecisionregardingwhattopaveandhowtofundit.

ISO Hydrology Study:This study will document and evaluate local firecontrolwaterresources.Selectmenexplainedthatthisinformationshouldlowerhomeownerfireinsuranceratesbyapproximately25%.

Other budget considerations: This year the uncertainty of the SAD �0assessmentandtheuncertaintyofthestaterevenuesharinglevelareitemshaving the potential to significantly impact the budget. The MSAD�0assessmentiscurrentlyunknownandwillnotbevotedonuntilJune20�3.Selectmenanticipatethetownreceiving$�5,000inrevenuesharingfunds(approximately �8% of the town’s anticipated revenue). Cuts in statefundingtoeducationandtorevenuesharingwillrequireanincreaseinlocalfundingtomaintainthecurrentlevelofservice.Theselectmenplantohavean article in the town warrant to be voted on at the 20�3 town meetingasking the townspeople toallow theuseofaportionofanyunexpendedprevious year appropriation (formerly known as “surplus”) to offset theunknown,butanticipated,increasedschooltaxassessment.

Inclosing,thebudgetcommitteewishestothankLianeChapmanfortakingnotesatthebudgetmeetingandtoacknowledgeourtownofficialsfortheirfiscaldiligence.TheTownisfortunatetohavesuchdedicatedandknowledgeablepeopleworkingonitsbehalf.

Respectfullysubmitted,HANKAHO,ChairpersonKATHYOCEANJIMBOWERSWENDYCARRMAHLONLINSCOTTDOROTHYSAINIODAVIDWILLIAMS

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Code Enforcement OfficerTotheCitizensandOfficialsoftheTownofWashington:

ThePermitsissuedfor20�2areasfollows:• Newstickbuilthomes �• Modularhomes 2• Mobilehomes 3• Duplexhomes 0• Garages/sheds/barns �• Commercialbuildings �• Homeaddition/decks �• Greenhouse �• Cabins �• Accessory �• Additiontoexistinghome 5• Demo 0• Foundationunderexistinghome 0• Permitrenewal 0

Enforcementactions• LandUseViolations 9• ShorelandZoningViolation 3

Ithasbeenmypleasureworkingwiththeselectmen,planningboard,appealsboardandWashingtontownofficestaff.

Respectfullysubmitted,BOBTEMPLECodeEnforcementOfficer

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Code Enforcement Officer’s Plumbing Report

TotheCitizensandOfficialsoftheTownofWashington

ThePlumbingPermitsissuedfor20�2areasfollows:• SubsurfaceWastewaterPermits ��• InternalPlumbingPermits �0

Ithasbeenmypleasureworkingwiththeselectmen,planningboard,appealsboardandWashingtontownofficestaff.

Respectfullysubmitted,BOBTEMPLEPlumbingInspector

Mining Ordinance Review CommitteeThe Mining Ordinance Review Committee met quarterly during the

year20�2.Allmeetingswereopentothepublic.Therewereseveralchangesproposedanddiscussedbythecommittee.

Respectfullysubmitted,FRANKCAMPBELLJUDBUTTERMANLIANECHAPMANDAVEMARTUCCI

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Washington Community Scholarship Committee Report 2012

TheWashingtonCommunityScholarshipCommitteeisresponsibleforgrantingscholarshipaidtoWashingtonstudentswhohavelivedintheTownforat leastoneyear,andwhosend in the requiredsubmissionson time.Studentsdonotreceivescholarshipsuntiltheyhavesuccessfullycompletedthefirstsemesterataposthighschoolinstitution.Onlyonestudentappliedin20�2,andhewasacceptedforscholarshipaid.WealsooverseetheJimmyE.Billingsscholarshipforwhichthesamestudentreceivedscholarshipaid.Parentsshouldencouragetheirchildrentoapplyforbothscholarships,andtodoitbytherequireddateofMay�.

OurcommitteeagainsentayearlyfundingappealtomembersoftheWashington and surrounding area business community as other effortsto raise money in the past have had limited success. Our students needfinancialaidmorethaneverinordertoachievetheireducationalgoals,andweonthecommitteehopethatmembersofthecommunitywillkeepourstudentsinmindbyrespondinggenerouslytoourpresentandfuturefundraisingefforts.

TheCommitteememberswishtothankthecommunityforitscontinuingsupport.

Respectfullysubmitted,ALMAJONESBETTEPELLETIERJANBIRKLIANECHAPMANJUDYGOODMILDREDMELGARD

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Washington Fire DepartmentPO Box 244, Washington, ME 04574 ~ Established 1950

FireStation–8�5-22�5TomJohnston,Chief-8�5-25�� PhilMeunier,DeputyChief-8�5-2899

Emergency:Dial9��

TheWashingtonFireDepartmentrespondedtothefollowingcallsin20�2.Fires: BuildingFires: 2 inTown,�asmutual

aidgiven.FirelossinTown,$50,000estimated.

Cookingfire,confinedtocontainer � ChimneyFires: � MotorVehicleFire � HeavyEquipmentFire � Forest/WoodsFire � Grass/Brush 3 OutsideRubbish,Waste: �EMS/Rescue: Medicalassist,assistEMSCrew � VehicleAccidentswithInjuries: 3 ExtricationofVictim,Vehicle �HazardousConditions: Oil/CombustibleLiquidSpill � Vehicleaccident,generalcleanup �� Linedown,TreeinPowerLines 3 Accident,potentialaccident,other � HazardousConditions,other 2ServiceCall: Personindistress � Smokeorodorremoval 2 Coverassignment,standby �GoodIntent: Dispatchedandcancelledinroute �0 GoodIntent,other �FalseCall: HeatDetectorActivation-malfunction �

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SevereWeather: Windstorm,tornado/hurricaneassessment �

RespondedtoTotalCalls 58Thetotalnumberofcalls thisyear isaroundouraveragelevel,with

ahighnumberofvehicleaccidentcalls.Dollar loss for structure fires isdown,onatotalvaluelossbasis,butanyfirecancauseapersonallossthatcannotbevaluedindollars.Callsthatwere‘CancelledInRoute’wereforAutomaticMutualAidtooursurroundingtowns,whichwerecontrolledbytherequestingtownpriortoourarrival.

LastyeartheFireDepartmentreceivedaninitialbequestfromtheestateofFrancisSchroyer.Wehaveusedthismoneytosetupa‘SmokeDetectorFund’. This fund will be used to provide smoke detectors to anyone inWashington.SmokedetectorscanberequestedattheTownOffice,andafirefighterwill install thedetectors atNOCHARGE.Currentlywehavebatteryoperateddetectors,butwillorderforhardwiresystemsif there isarequest.Properlymaintainedsmokedetectorsshould last�0years,andshould be replaced when that old or when malfunctioning. There wereseveralcallsthisyearwheretherewereNOworkingsmokedetectors.

Againthisyear,wehavekeptfundingforfiredepartmentoperationsatthesamelevelaslastyear.WiththeexceptionofaddingmoneyforHoseTestingtwoyearsago,wehaveheldthesameoperatingbudgetsince200�.Thebudgetwasstrainedthisyear,duetoproblemswiththetransmissiononRescue�.Wewereabletodeferequipmentexpendituresto20�3andstaywithinourbudget.Equipmentisgettingolder,maintenanceexpensesgoup.The‘new’Engine3is9yearsoldnow,andEngine�is3�yearsoldthisyear.TheExecutiveBoardisexploringoptionsforEngine�replacement,withaplantobepresentedtotheTownin20��.

Active member numbers fluctuate up and down. The number offirefightersavailabletorespondduringaweekdayislimited,andwecouldalwaysusemoremenandwomenwhohaveaninterestintheFireService.MembersmeetattheFireStationMondayevenings,withregulartrainingontheFourthMondayof themonth. Ifyouseeusout training,stopandwatchifyouwant!

I am always willing to answer questions, and provide fire safetyinformation.Ifyoudon’treachme,pleaseleaveamessage,eitherathomeoratthestation.

The Fire Department members wish to thank all the citizens ofWashingtonfortheircontinuedsupport.

RespectfullysubmittedTOMJOHNSTON,FireChief

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Emergency Management AgencyMembersoftheBoardofSelectmen,TownofWashington:

ItismypleasuretosubmittheannualreportontheactivitiesofyourEmergencyManagementAgencyprogram.

Activitiesfor20�2included:•UpgradingoftheWashingtonEmergencyActionPlan:Thisincludes

planning for natural and man made disasters. General planning gives aguidetorespondersifadisasteroccurs.

• Participation in the EMPG program: This is a federal emergencymanagementprogramthatprovidesmatchingfundingforlocalemergencyplanning.Thisyearweupgradedthemeetingroomforuseasanemergencymanagement center, with resources that we can use for training of ourfirefighters and other groups. Local match was provided by volunteerresponsehours,andlocalexpendituresdesignedtoproperlysecurethefirefightingequipment.

• Participating in localdisasterdrills, includingamulti-townwinterdisasterdrill.

Onbehalfof theEMAprogram,Iwouldliketothankthemunicipalofficialsandtheirstaff,thecountystafffortheirsupportandassistance,andallinWashingtonwhosupportthiseffort.

Respectfullysubmitted,THOMASJOHNSTON,DirectorWashington,EMA

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Road Foreman’s ReportToTheCitizensofTheTownofWashington:

With a light winter we started 20�2 with chainsaws in hand. Webrushedandchippedmanyoftheroadsintown,gettingreadyforthe20�2-20�3winterseason.Roadswereclearedseveralfeetbacktomakeabetterplowingexperiencefortheroadscrew.

WecontinuedroadmaintenanceonseveralroadsintownandreplacedculvertsonthemountainalongwiththeHopkinsRoad.Moreditchingwasdonethisyearalso.

WeworkeddirectlywiththeSelectmenandRoadsCommitteeselectingroadsthatneededattention.GartleyandDorsky,anengineeringfirm,washiredtodesignandhelpget thepermitting,costfindings,andanygrantsthatmaybeavailabletoreplaceasingleculvertontheVannerRoadneartheTownPitandthedoubleculvertontheYoungsHillRoad.

The roads crew built an economical grizzly, or sand screen, for thescreening of winter sand that gets frozen and clumpy during the wintermonths. This piece of equipment was previously rented and we havereplacedthatneed.

The P-400

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Truckmaintenancehasbeenapproachedwithanewfocusandwearefixingandrepairingitemsastheyarewearingorbeforetheyexpandintolargerproblems.TheP-�00nowhasacompletelyrebuiltenginethatshouldlastusforsometime.TherewasalsoextensiveworkdoneontheP-200andtheP-500bodywascompletelyrebuilt.Wealsopaintedthebodiesonthreetruckstohelpaidinprotectionfromtheseverecontactwithsandandsalt.

We have finally corrected the heavy humidity situation in theTownGaragethatwasbecomingaproblemforthestructure.Within-floorheating,the melting snow and ice was evaporating and causing severe moisturebuild-upinsidethegarage.Afterloweringtheheattoastandard55degreesandkeepingceilingfansturnedoff,theproblemhasdisappeared.Thede-humidifiersrunatlessthanhalfofpreviousyears.

ThisyearwecombinedneedswiththeTownofUnionandhiredtheirequipment togradeour roads.The resultwasveryacceptableandwasahugecostsavingstothetownfrompreviousyears.

Many new hand tools and safety equipment were purchased duringthe year to replace needed or worn out equipment.TheTown Garage isnownicelyequippedtohelpusdeliverabetterproductinallareas.Newsafetychapswerepurchasedforcuttingandbrushingwithchainsawsfortheprotectionofworkers

Drugtestingforalldriverswasinitiatedthisyearandwillbeanongoingitem.ThisisrequiredbyFederallawandadvantageoustothetown.

We do hope that the Citizens of Washington were happy with theplowing,brushing,gradingandgeneralmaintenanceresultsfortheyearaswetryourverybesttokeeproadspassableforyouonacontinuedbasis.

Respectfully,JONDANIELRoadForeman

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Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association

Land ProtectionDLWA staff and volunteers continued to maintain public trails on

theWestBranchandDavisStreamPreserves in20�2.On the former, inparticular,significantbeaveractivitycombinedwithagingbridgeworkledtoatrailworkinitiativethisfallwhichresultedinfournewbogbridges,newerosioncontrolstepsonsteepgrades,andseveraltrailre-routesaroundareas which are now flooded. DLWA joined the regional WednesdayWalkersgroupinleadingpublicnaturewalksonthesetrails,whichareopenformanyusesinvariousseasons,rangingfromhuntingtoskiingtohiking.TrailmapsareavailableatDLWA’slakefrontofficeat38LakeFarmCircleinJeffersonandonourwebsite:www.dlwa.org.

DLWA completed one conservation easement in 20�2, protecting asmall parcel with lakefront shoreline as well as shoreline along a smalltributary feeding into the lake in the West Narrows area. This land willremain undeveloped as a buffer to protect lake water quality. Donorsof conservation easements give up certain development rights whilemaintainingownershipof their properties.DLWAcurrentlyowns almost500acresofundevelopedlandandholdsconservationeasementsonover�00acresinthewatershed.Educational Programs

Classroom presentations at both the Nobleboro Central School andWashington’sPrescottElementaryaboutwatershedprotectionculminatedin�th grade students from these schoolsparticipating in aWaterWonderDayecologyfieldtripatWavusCampinJefferson.

DLWAalsohostededucationalpresentationsandprogramsthroughoutthe year for the general public at its office and in the field, on topicsrangingfromnativepollinatorconservationtotimberharvestingtoanimalobservationandtracking.

DLWAalsoranathirdsummerofyouthsailingcampincollaborationwiththeCLCYMCA,offeringweek-longsailinginstructionandgamestoabout30students.Hooked on Fishing

At the Damariscotta Lake State Park in early June, DLWA hostedits thirdannualyouthfishingevent incollaborationwithmany localandregionalpartners.Around�0childrencameout for theevent,despitean

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impendingrainstormintheafternoon,joiningexperiencedlocalfishermenin hour-long outings on the lake and enjoying lunch provided by theWhitefieldLionsClub.Water Quality Monitoring

Theregularbi-weeklyvolunteerprogramofwaterclarityanddissolvedoxygenmeasurementwascontinuedduringthe20�2seasoninallthreeoftheDamariscottaLake’sbasins.OxygenlevelsintheGreatBaycontinuedto become depressed in the late summer and were severely depleted inbothMuscongusBayandtheSouthArm,butwerewithinhistoricalnorms.WaterqualityofDamariscottaLakeremainsaboutaveragewhencomparedtootherMainelakes.Invasive Plants

DLWAcontinuedtorelyheavilyonvolunteereffortsinathree-prongeddefense against invasive aquatic weeds. In 2009 and again in 20��, theDamariscottaLakewasthreatenedbyinfestationsof theinvasiveaquaticplant hydrilla, an aggressive weed which can reduce property values,boating/swimming opportunities, and native wildlife habitat. Every yearsince,DLWAhascoordinatedashorelinesurveyforadditionalinfestationsites.Thisyear,volunteersandstaffwereabletocoverabout58%ofthelakeshoreline,findingnonewlocationsofplants.

Inthelatewinter,theDEPsuccessfullyfinishedarip-rapwallwhichhasisolatedtheCranberryCoveinfestationsitefromtherestofthelake,making it much less likely to spread from this location. Treatment andremovalatthissiteison-going.

DLWA, in conjunction with the DEP, began an aggressive weeklymonitoring and hand removal effort at the second infestation site on theDavisStreamtributary,keepingtheplantgrowthatthislocationincheck.

Meanwhile, Courtesy Boat Inspectors at the Route 2�3 public boatlaunchinspectedcloseto�,�00boatsenteringandleavingtheDamariscottaLake,makingsurethatnoinvasiveplantswerebeingcarriedoutorcarriedinonpropellers,trailersorfishinggear.Noinvasiveplantfragmentswerefoundthisyear.

DLWAalsoheldregularidentificationworkshopsandtrainingstohelpteachresidentswhattolookforintheirownareas.

Much of this work was made possible by grants from the DEP,contributionsfromindividualmembersandmunicipalitiesand,ofcourse,iscontingentuponthemanyvolunteerhoursputinbywatershedresidents.Thankyoutoeveryonewhohelpedout!

Respectfullysubmitted,ALRAILSBACKROBSTENGERNANCYHOLMES

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Medomak Valley Land TrustMedomakValleyLandTrusthasbeenprovidingconservationservices

toWashington and other communities in the Medomak River watershedfor22years.Foundedin�99�,MVLTworkstopromoteandpreservethenatural, recreationalandsceniccharacterand the traditional landusesoftheMedomakRiverwatershedforthebenefitoftheMedomakValleyandMuscongusBaycommunity.TheMedomakRiverandestuaryextendformorethan�0miles,drainingportionsof�3townsincludingWashington.ThewatershedstretchesfromtheFriendshipandPemaquidpeninsulastotheheadwaters inWashingtonandAppletonandencompassesmore than��0squaremiles.

To date, MVLT has worked with local landowners to protect 3,355acresoffarms,fields,woods,ponds,streamsandislands.Becauseofthisprotection more wildlife habitat is maintained, water sources are keptcleaner,publicaccesstowaterways,pathsandsnowmobiletrailscontinuesandournaturalenvironmentremainsatitsscenicbest.AlmostallofMVLT’s900acresinPreservesareopentothepublicforhiking,hunting,fishing,swimming,skiingandsnowmobiling.

ThispastNovember,LanceandYvonneTaylorprotectedapproximately90 acres of fields andwooded landonOldCountyRoad inWashingtonthroughthedonationofaconservationeasementtoMedomakValleyLandTrust.TheTaylorspurchasedtheirlandin�9�3andaddedtoitovertheyearstocreateBlackLocustFarm.BlackLocustFarmisknownforitscashmeregoats,whicharebredon the farm.TheTaylorssustainablymanage theirwoods with wildlife habitat in mind, logging primarily with oxen usinglow-impact forestry techniques. “MVLT is extremely grateful to LanceandYvonnefortheirgenerosityandforesightinconservingthisimportantplace,”saysLizPetruska,MVLT’sexecutivedirector.“Itiswonderfultobeabletopermanentlyprotectaworkingfarm,ensuringthatouragriculturallandsandtheassociatedforestarenotlosttodevelopmentinthefuture.”

Throughout theyear, the land trusthostsworkshops, talks and treksthroughoutthewatershedinordertoconnectpeopletothelandscapeandprovide information on its important resources. Residents can supportconservation in Washington by becoming a member, volunteering orconserving theirownland.Formore informationaboutevents,volunteeropportunities, conservation options or MVLT’s services to landowners,contactthelandtrust’sWaldoboroofficeat832-55�0,byemailatmvlt@midcoast.com,orvisitusonthewebatwww.medomakvalley.org.

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Washington Lakes Watershed Association

TheWashingtonLakesWatershedAssociation(WLWA)continuedtofocusonmaintainingthepristinequalityofourtown’swaterwaysin20�2.

Toensurewehaveup-to-dateinformationonthequalityofthewaterinWashingtonPondandCrystalLake,WLWApaysfor-withhelpfromtheTown ofWashington - a professional evaluation every few years. InAugust 20�2 samplesofwater frombothour “big lakes”were takenbyaquaticbiologistScottWilliamsLake&WatershedResourceManagementAssociatesofTurner,Maine.Thetestreportswillbeavailableinspring20�3.

Our guest speaker at the WLWAAugust 20�2Annual Meeting wasDavidWilkins,PresidentoftheMuscongusPondAssociationandatrusteeof theLloydS.DavisAnadromousFishTrust, anadvocacygroupbasedinWaldoboro.Hisslideshowandtalkfocusedonthebarriersforalewifemigration to ponds in the Medomak River watershed. He described thesea to fresh water migration cycle, problems facing the species, and theecologicalandeconomicvalueoftheseamazingfish.WLWAsupportsthegoalofrestoringalewifeaccessroutestoWashingtonPond.

Wecontinuedourworktoeducatelocalresidentsontheimportanceofboatinspectionstoensureinvasiveplantsdonotenterourlakes.Thisworkcontinuesin20�3withtheerectionofmilfoilsignsatthepublicboatlaunchareasandeducationalbrochurestargetinglakefrontlandowners.

WLWAcontinued it relationshipwithPrescottMemorialElementarySchool.Thenextenrichmenteventisplannedforspring20�3.Theprogramswillincludetwopresentations-alewiferestorationandpondlife.

The20�2MaineCongressofLakeAssociationsAnnualConferencethemewasTheReal Value of Our Lakes.WLWAwas representedat theConferencebyCharlotteHenderson.

NewofficerselectedwereSharonTurner,President;RogerCady,VicePresident; Charlotte Henderson, Treasurer;Leann Diehl, Secretary. Board members areDavidAllen,LindaLuce,DavisTaylor,FrankBraun,SusanFrankandMadelonKelly.

Respectfullysubmitted,LEANNDIEHLCHARLOTTEHENDERSON

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Recreation Committee ReportTheRecreationCommitteewasnotquiteasactiveasinpreviousyears,

neverthelessitcontinuedtoworkwiththecommunitytosupportyouthandadultprogramsforthecitizensofWashington.

Baseball/SoftballWehadanothergreatyearwithyouthbaseball.At-ball team2farm

teamsandalittleleagueteam,about55boysandgirlsplayed.Morefieldimprovementsweremadeandthefieldislookinggreat. Youth Basketball

Washington youngsters, both girls and boys, continue to have theopportunity to participate in the basketball programs sponsored by theBooster’sClub.Manyoftheseyoungplayersalsohadtheopportunitytoplayontravelteams.

Bike RallyTheWashingtonFamilyBikeRidewasheldJune�0,20�2. Itwasa

goodturnoutforourfirstbikingevent.Theparticipants: NinePrescottMemorialSchoolstudents Onetoddler(onbackofparent’sbike) SevenadultsPeg Hobbs had been in touch with Prescott School and the Bike

Coalition (that provides Biking Safety Education every spring atPrescott Memorial School). Non-compliance with wearing helmetswith our elementary students was deemed to be greater than 50%.It was felt that access to helmets was a piece of this unsafe practice.Recognizingthis,theWashingtonRecreationCommitteedonated$�00forbikinghelmets.Twelveadjustablehelmetswerepurchased thruProrider.com as these were recommended by the Bike Coalition of Maine. Sixhelmets were given out to children that needed them leaving us with asurplusofsixhelmets.

LacrosseLacrossecontinuedtogrowasayouthsportinWashington.Tohelpout

orifyouhaveanyquestionspleasegetintouchwithSueFrank.

Ifyouhaveanideatostartarecreationalactivitycontactsomeoneonthecommittee,wecanhelpgetitstarted.

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The Washington Recreation Committee salutes the many volunteersintownwhohelpmakethingsworkforchildrenandcreateopportunitiesforadults.TheCommitteecontinuestoseeknewmemberswithideasandenergy.Getintouchwithoneofustofindoutwhenwemeet.

Respectfullysubmitted, HelenCaddie-Larcenia ValerieJackson SueFrank DanJones BryanGess BobMadden PegHobbs PauletteOboyski DanHorovitz SteveOcean JoanieRhoda

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Hill & Gully Riders Snowmobile ClubOurclubpresentlyhasamembershipof20.Wemeeton thesecond

Tuesdayofthemonthatthefiredept.Ifyouwouldliketojoinus,pleasefeel free todoso.Themeetingstartsat�:00pm.Wedoneedmoreablebodiestohelpmaintainthetrails.

Our activities include trail maintenance, snow packing, and snowgrooming as well as picnics and club rides. We have four club Bearcatsnowmobilesthathaulourpackersandgroomers.

LastyearthebridgeacrossDavisStreamsouthofRte.��wastotallyreplanked.Thisyearthebridgenearthe“so-called”OnionFlatswastotallyreplaced.The trail from Rte. �� north to the discontinued section of theNelsonRidgeRoadwasalsorelocatedduetoalandowner’srequest.Alsothe“so-called”MoodytrailfromNelsonRidgeRoadtoRte.220hashadmajorimprovements.

Our annual Snowfest & Fishing Derby on Washington Pond waspostponedduetotheblizzard.ItwillbeheldonFeb.23rdthisyear.ThemoneyraisedfromthishelpssupportoursmallscholarshiptoaWashingtonhighschoolgraduatewhoiscontinuingontohighereducation.

WearevolunteermembersoftheKnoxCountyEmergencyManagementAgency.ThisenablesustobeutilizedbytheFireDept.,EMSand/oranygovernmental agency should there be an emergency/disaster during thewinter.

Ourwintertimetrailsarealsoopentosnowshoers,cross-countryskiersandhikers.

Toour landownerswho supportourtrails,wecannotthankyouenough.Yourgenerosityisappreciatedbyourclubmembersaswellasallwhousethetrails.

Sincerely,JudButterman,PresidentHill&GullyRiders SnowmobileClub

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Washington Library Association Report for Gibbs Library

2012 Washington Library Association Board of TrusteesWashingtonLibraryAssociationOfficersandTrusteesPresident PauletteOboyski VicePresident KathleenOceanTreasurer SusanD’AmoreSecretary ToniKayserWeinerLibrarian MadelonKellyAssistantLibrarian LianeChapmanMaryAndersonJoanDeanLeannDiehlJoanFreimanDebbieHillAlmaJones

HazelKopishkeRobertMarksCherylMcKearyBeverlyMoodyAmyMicklichSusanRichardson

BarbaraSagerDorothySainioTeenTrusteesKayleeCasasAntynaGouldJaneHorovitz

Highlightsof20�2:Technology: Maine State Library’s Patrick Therrien came to the

library to teach a computer class about MSL Learning Express to thelibrarycommunity.KindleeReadersandeBookswerepurchasedthroughagrantfromtheDavisFamilyFoundation.LibrarypatronscannowborrowbooksfortheireReaders,iPodsandMP3typeplayersthroughthelibrary’ssubscriptiontoDownloadBooks.VariousTechclassesweretaughtbyTechCommitteemembers.

Art ExhibitswereoutstandingthisyearincludingthecontinuationoftheWashingtonBicentennialPhotoShowcuratedbyCherylMcKeary;theprolificStudentArtShowwhichincludedartfromstudentsofthePrescottSchool; the Paula Green Retrospective which displayed the extremelycreative talents of the late and beautiful Paula Green; Linda Gallion’slandscapesandpastelswere stunning,multimediaartistBarbaraLoken’sworkwasuniqueandmemorable,andWashingtonianHankAho’sdrawings,cartoonsandwatercolorsmadeussmile.

Literacy Programscontinuetoattractallagestothelibrary.TheAdultBook Discussion Group has met for over �2 years now. Maine Student

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BookAwards discussion group has met for three years and offers book-relatedmealsmadebyKate&NickNichols.Children’sChickadeeBookAwardsgroupafterschoolprogramismentoredbyTeenBoardTrusteesandadulteducatorsandbringsover30PrescottSchoolchildrentothelibrary.SummerReadingBikesforBooksProgramsponsoredbyMt.OlivetLodgeof Masons and Sweet Seasons Café attracted 55 children readers to thelibrary.TheMondayMorningWritersgrouphasbeenmeetingforovertwoyearsandnowmeetsthefirstMondayofeverymonth.

Patron Programs included preschool Puppet Show & Music withJoanieDean,Coyotepresentation,grantwritingclass,self-publishingclass,Alewivespresentation,Poetryreading,PermacultureLandscaping,SeniorDriverSafetyClass,MadScienceHolidayExtravaganza,andGingerbreadFestival and finally, the four seasons of Sacred Drummings culminatedin theWinterSolsticedrummingwhichcelebrated theendof theMayancalendar and “a new dawn of consciousness”. Washington HandcraftersmeeteveryThursdaymorningintheBryantRoom.

Fundraisingandgrantshelpedcover the library’sannualbudgetfor20�2. The Planned Giving Committee held a reception for the JosephLalliClockinstallation.TheGiantGarage,PlantandBooksalewasverysuccessfulandisnowco-chairedbyBethConnorandRhondaHamilton.The Paula GreenArt Fund holds its fundraising nickel count on Paula’sbirthday, February �st. Thank you to the many volunteers, donors andgrantorsforbeingsogeneroustoGibbsLibrary.

Giant Garage Sale planning meeting held in October 2012.

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Building & Grounds:Air conditioning was a welcome addition tothe library this year.This summer the Ray Kelly Memorial Garden wasdedicatedandformerlibraryPresidentRayKelly’slifewascelebratedbyhisfamily,friendsandlibrarypatronswithagreatpartythatincludedover90attendees.

Specialthanksto:• TheTownofWashingtonSelectmenandOfficePersonnelforalways

pleasantlyworkinghand-in-handwiththelibrarycommunity.•WLAExecutiveBoard,TrusteesandEmeritusmemberswhomeet

monthlyandtakeanactiveroleinallaspectsofgoverningGibbsLibrary.•VP Kathleen Ocean for always taking an active part in making

everythingrunsmoothly.• Treasurer Susan D’Amore for transparent, accurate and prompt

libraryaccounting.• SecretaryToniKayserWeinerforaccuratelyrecordingtheminutes

andtoJoanFreimanandMaryAndersonwhostandinwhenneeded.•Head Librarian Maddy Kelly,Assistant Librarian Liane Chapman

andthelibrarydeskvolunteersforgivingsuchlovingcaretotheeverydayworkingsofthelibrary,helpingtocreatesuchagreatcollectionofreadingmaterial,helpingwithInterlibraryLoansandassistingthedeskvolunteersandpatrons.

• TrusteeSusanRichardsonwhoissteppingdownfromtheBoardthisyear.AstheChairoftheProgramCommittee,shebroughtmanyinterestingprograms to library patrons. She helped create the prestigious MondayMorningWritersGroupthatstillmeets.

•AmyMicklichwhohasgraciouslyaccepted thenominationas thenewWLAPresident.

• John Christie, Scott Gould and Len Lewis for accepting thenominationasWLATrustees.

•Kaylee Casas,Antyna Gould and Jane Horovitz for accepting thenominationasWLATeenBoardMembers.

•CarolSloaneforchairingtheGiantGarageSaleforover�8years.• LeannDiehlforlibrarypublicity,MaryFernandesforFacebook&

CherylMcKeary,webmaster.•DeskVolunteerswhoassistpatronsandmakethelibraryawelcome

placeforeveryone.•Over50volunteersanddonorswhohelpwithfundraising,gardening,

libraryprograms,donatebooks,andkeepthegroundsbeautiful.•CherylMcKearyandBoMarksfortheirgreatmentoringskillsand

foralwayspayingattentiontotheimportantdetails.

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MaryAndersonJohnChristieJoanDeanLeannDiehlJoanFreimanScottGouldDebbieHill

AlmaJonesHazelKopishkeLenLewisRobertMarksCherylMcKearyBeverlyMoodyPauletteOboyski

BarbaraSagerDorothySainio

TeenTrusteesKayleeCasasAntynaGouldJaneHorovitz

• The Washington Fire Department for generously sharing the FireStation space and helping the Gibbs Library every year with its biggestfundraiser:TheGiantGarage,Plant&BookSalewhichisnextplannedforSaturday,May�8,20�3.

Respectfullysubmitted,PAULETTEOBOYSKI,ImmediatePastPresident

January�,20�3

2013 Washington Library Association Board of TrusteesWashingtonLibraryAssociationOfficersandTrusteesPresident AmyMicklich VicePresident KathleenOceanTreasurer SusanD’AmoreSecretary ToniKayserWeinerLibrarian MadelonKellyAssistantLibrarian LianeChapman

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Charity:WaldoCountyGeneralHospital,Belfast,MEPeriod:June�,20��toMay3�,20�2OpeningBalance: $0.00Distributions: $�5,335.08

Allocations:Town Recipients AmountAppleton � �,�9�.39Liberty � �0,28�.�5Montville 9 2,5��.�0Palermo 3 �,�35.02Searsmont �� �8,�2�.22Washington 0 0.00Total 42 $45,185.08CemeteryCare �50.00

TotalAllocated: $�5,335.08ClosingBalance: $0.00

Trust Under Deed of Madge H. WalkerTheTrustUnderDeedofMadgeH.Walkerprovidesforeitherfreeor

reducedratemedicalcareatWaldoCountyGeneralHospitalinBelfastandMaineGeneralMedicalCenterinWatervilleforresidentsofthetownshipsof Appleton, Liberty, Montville, Palermo, Searsmont and Washington.Scholarship aid is also provided to residents of the above townshipsattendingtheUniversityofMaine.

Enclosedare reports fromWaldoCountyHospital, theUniversityofMaine and MaineGeneral Medical Center outlining payments made tothese institutions from the trust for the fiscal year ended May 3�, 20�2.Eachreportitemizesthenumberofresidentsservedineachofthespecifiedtowns.

Bestregards, ANNEB.HENNESSY,CAP VicePresident,SeniorPhilanthropic

RelationshipManager,U.S.Trust

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Charity:MaineGeneralMedicalCenter,Waterville,MEPeriod:June�,20��toMay3�,20�2OpeningBalance: $5�,9�9.��Distributions: $�5,335.08Total: $�00,25�.55

Allocations:Town Recipients AmountAppleton 2 �,300.3�Liberty 2 �,589.�5Montville 0 0.00Palermo �0 ��,3�9.58Searsmont 0 0.00Washington 3 �9,�38.�9Total 17 $95,847.86

TotalAllocated: $95,8��.8�ClosingBalance: $�,�0�.�9

Charity:UniversityofMaine,Orono,MEPeriod:June�,20��toMay3�,20�2OpeningBalance: $��,�92.0�Distributions: $90,�03.9�Total: $���,89�.03

Allocations:Town Recipients AmountAppleton � �0,300.00Liberty 9 �3,900.00Montville 8 �5,800.00Palermo �3 29,500.00Searsmont �� 29,550.00Washington 3 �,�00.00Total 53 $103,450.00

TotalAllocated: $�03,�50.00ClosingBalance: $�3,���.03

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Tri County Solid Waste Management Organization

P.O.Box9�,Union,Maine0�8�2Providing solid waste management services for the communities of Union, Appleton, Liberty, Washington, Palermo & Somerville

February2�,20�3DearResidents,

It hasbeenanhonor forme tomanage theTCSWMOTransfer andRecyclingfacilityforthepast20years.Duringthistime,withthecontinuedguidanceofadedicatedBoardofDirectors,TCSWhasestablisheditselfasbothforwardthinkingandfiscallyprudent.Ourrecyclingrate,forthemostpart,hasremainedover�0%sinceweopenedin’92.Wehavemoreoftenthannotbeenamongthefirsttorecycledifficultitemssuchascomputers,televisions, fluorescent lamps, poly-coated papers, & � and 3-� plastics.This has all been accomplished while managing a budget over all theseyearswithnoshockingpeaksandvalleysinassessmenttothetaxbaseandonlyoneincreaseinbagfees.

As I mentioned last year, the PERC incinerator, where we send ourtrash,ispreparingfortheendofaverybeneficialelectricitysalescontractwith Bangor Hydro in 20�8.Along with the usual tipping fee increases(thisyearwewillsee$�8perton),wewillalsobegintoseetheresultsofdiminishing returns on our performancecredits. Up until now, these creditsamountedtoabout$25,000tous.Bynolater than 20�8, that value will be zero.Coupledwithincreasedhaulingcosts,theneedforanewtraileraswellastheneedtobeabletoparticipatefullyinthenextlongtermsolutionforourwastedisposalneeds, it isunavoidable thatweincreaserevenue to meet increased costs. Ratherthanincreasingourassessmentonthetaxbase,whichhasbeenheldsteadyformanyyears, it is the philosophy of the Boardof Directors to put this modest increasewherepeoplecanstillaffect it themost:

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onthebagfee.AsofApril�,20�3,thebagpriceatTCSWwillriseto$�.50.Whilethismayseemhightosome,itisstillatthelowendforpay-as-you-throwprogramsaroundtheState.

YoucanstillverymuchminimizeyourcostsatTriCountybyrecycling.Numbersaren’tinyetbutitappearsthatthisyear,ourrecyclingrateasacommunity has dropped below �0% for the first time. It isn’t as thoughourrecyclingopportunitieshavediminished;infact,theyhavegrownwiththeintroductionofafullerspectrumofplasticsincludingrigidandbulkyplastics.Opportunityexistsformostpeopletorecycleanother20%.Ifthisisachieved,overallcostsfortrashdisposalwouldactuallydrop.PleasepickupalistingofrecyclablematerialatourfacilityoryourTownOfficeandpleaseaskstaffforanyfurtherclarification.

Lastly, please remember our annual Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) Collection Day on the third Saturday of June. This is a goodopportunitytoberidofthepartiallyusedhazardouschemicalssomanyofuskeepinourbasementsandgarages.Keepyoureyespeeledforpostersand fliers at the transfer stationandTownOfficewell in advanceof thecollectionday.

Asisalwaysthecase,pleasefeelfreetoaddressanyquestionsregardinggeneral transfer stationoperations tomyselfor toourwell-seasonedandperhapsoverlysaltedcrew:Hank,Russ,DavidandJeff.Thankyouforyourtime,careandconsideration.

Please continue to recycle as it truly saves all of us money, energy,naturalresourcesandmore!

Respectfully,JIMGUERRA,FacilityManager,�85-22��

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PenquisPenquisisrequestingthattheTownofWashingtonallocate$�,225.00

atits20�3meetingtosupportPenquis’work.This amount is equal to �.3% of the services received. Penquis is

maintainingthispercentage–halfofthe2.�%requestedhistorically–forafourthyearinrecognitionofthemanydemandsontownandcitybudgetsandthecontinuedimpactofthepooreconomyonourlocalcommunities.

During theyear endingMay3�,20�2,Penquis assisted residentsofWashington with services valued at $9�,2��.00.A summary of servicesprovidedtoresidentsandthevalueofthoseservicesfollows.

Sincerely,CharlesNewtonChiefExecutiveOfficer

Penquis provides health, human services and other support to low-income people throughout Knox, Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.Duringthepastyear,thefollowingserviceswereprovidedtoresidents:

SERVICE NUMBER SERVED VALUE*AST(AboveGroundStorageTank) 2 Households $3,35�CentralHeatingImprovementProgram � Clients �,��8EmergencyCrisisInterventionProgram 8 Households 2,890GoodNeighborHeatingAssistance 3 Households �,3�9HeadStart 2 Children �5,�32HomeBuyerEducation 2 Clients 2�0Low-IncomeHomeEnergyAssist.Program 8� Households �3,328SERC(SustainableEnergyResources forConsumers) 2 Households �0,8�0USDAFoodProgram � Provider 5,�8�Weatherization � Household �,�2�TotalValue: $9�,2�� TotalValueLessBusinessandMortgageLoans $9�,2��Thisyearwearerequesting:$�,225

*ValueincludesleveragedfundsMunicipalsupportisgreatlyappreciated,asitprovidesflexiblefunds

tomeetimportantneedsthatspecific,earmarkedFederalandStatefundingdoesnotallow.

Thankyouforyourcontinuedinterestandsupport!

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Coastal TransAnnual Service Provided to Residents of Washington

Fiscal Year 10/1/11-9/30/12TRIPS MILESVan: �52 Van: 2,90�Volunteer: �82 Volunteer: ��,98�TOTAL TRIPS: 834 TOTAL MILES: 20,894VALUE OF SERVICE Totalvalueofserviceprovidedtoyourtownis $16,616INDIVIDUALS SERVEDNumberofIndividualsServed: 37

Agency Mission Toprovidenon-emergencytransportationforlow-income,disabled,elderly,andthegeneralpopulationresidentsofKnox,LincolnandSagadahocCounties,aswellasthetownsofBrunswickandHarpswell.Services Provided During the fiscal year, which ended on September 30, 20�2CoastalTransprovided2,83�,9��passengermilesofserviceto2,2�2peopleinourservicearea.Weprovideservicetoalmosteverytowninourregionatleastonedayaweek.Use of Requested Funds Fundsreceivedfromtownsareusedtoprovidelocalmatch for federal funds topurchasenewvehicles andother capitalequipment.FundsarealsousedtosubsidizefaresforclientswhoarenoteligibleforMaineCareorotherassistance.Other Funding Sources Coastal Trans provides transportation forMaineCareclientsinourservicearea,whichwearereimbursedwithfederalfunds through theDepartmentofHumanServices (�8%ofour income).WealsohaveacontractwiththeDepartmentofHumanServicestoprovidetransportation for clients of the Bureau of Child and Family Services,andotherincome-eligiblepassengers(2%).WereceiveadditionalfederalandstatefundingfromtheDepartmentofTransportationtoprovideruraltransportationinourregion(��%),andthebalanceofourfundscomefromtownsupport,UnitedWay,somesmallprivatecontracts,passengerfares,andourannualappeal.

TOWNOFWASHINGTON ��

United States SenateWashington, DC

DearFriends,ItisaprivilegetorepresentMaineintheUnitedStatesSenate,andIam

deeplygratefulforthetrustthepeopleofMainehaveplacedinme.PublicserviceisaresponsibilityItakeseriously.In20�2,Ireachedamilestonebycastingmy5,000thconsecutiveroll-callvote.Ihavenevermissedasingleroll-callvote,arecorduniqueamongcurrentSenators.

As we enter 20�3, the economy and jobs remain my top priorities.As a senior member of the DefenseAppropriations subcommittee, I amcommitted tokeepingournation secure andour skilleddefenseworkersonthejob.IsecuredfundingtoincreasetheshipbuildingprogramsatBathIronWorksandadvanceessentialmodernizationprojectsatthePortsmouthNavalShipyard.IwashonoredtoreceivetheNavyLeague’sCongressionalSea Services Award for 20�2 as the leading advocate for our maritimeservicesandUSshipbuilding.

Maine’s economic future recently received a boost with significantfederalfundsfordeep-water,offshorewindenergyresearchanddevelopmentattheUniversityofMaineandinprivatesectorfirms.Mainehassomeofthestrongestandmostconsistentwindsoffourcoast,andwehavesomeoftheworld’sleadingresearchers.ThesefundswillhelpMainebeaworldleaderindevelopingthisclean,renewableenergysource,ultimatelyresultinginthecreationofthousandsofgood-payingjobsforourstate.

As a leader on the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, Iamalsoworkingtoensurethatinvestmentsaremadeinourtransportationinfrastructure.Early lastyear,constructionbeganonamodern,safe,andefficient replacement for the Memorial Bridge at Kittery, a project forwhichIworkedtosecurefunding.WorkingwiththeStateDepartmentofTransportation,IalsosecuredfederalfundingtoreplacetheagingMartinMemorialBridgeinRumfordandthedecrepitRichmond-DresdenBridge.In 20�3, I will continue to seek funding for improvements in our roadsandbridgestomaketravelingsaferandmoreefficientforourcitizensandto facilitate commerce. It is alsogratifying to see theheaviest trucksontheInterstateswheretheybelongratherthanonourdowntownstreetsandcountryroads.ThisistheresultofalawIauthoredin20��.

Maine’senvironmentiscriticaltooureconomyandthehealthofour

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residents.Iopposedeffortsin20�2thatwouldhaveweakenedthelandmarkCleanAirActandwouldhaveexposedourstatetoemissionsfromcoal-firedpowerplantselsewhere.Atthesametime,IhavecontinuedtoworkwithabipartisangroupofSenatorstoensurethatfederalregulationsonindustrialboilersprotectourenvironmentwithoutimposingonerousburdensonourforest-productsindustryandothermanufacturers.

Many Mainers contacted me last year to express concern about thePostalService,whichisessentialtooureconomyandourwayoflife.Lastyear, theSenateapprovedlegislationIco-authoredtohelpput thePostalService on a sound financial footing since it has been losing billions ofdollars.Although the House failed to act on our bill, the Postal Servicehasheededmy requests tokeepopen thevitalmailprocessingcenter inHampden.IwillcontinuetoworktoensurethatallMainers,regardlessofthesizeoftheircommunities,haveaccesstothepostalservicesuponwhichtheyrely.

AsthedaughterofaWorldWarIIveteranwoundedincombat,Iknowhowimportantquality,accessiblehealthcareisforourveterans.Thispastyear, Iworked toensure thatour ruralveterans’healthcare facilitiesarefullystaffedandtostrengthenourVeterans’Homes.FederalhealthagenciesalsobegananinvestigationintowhetherMaineveteranswereexposedtotoxicdefoliantchemicalswhiletrainingatGagetown,NewBrunswick,

Withshortagesofmedicationsputtingpatientsatrisk,Ico-sponsoredlegislation to encourage manufacturers to report anticipated productionproblemstohelpavertshortages.Throughthisvoluntaryapproach,morethan200potentiallylife-threateningshortageswerepreventedlastyear.

WhileCongressavertedahugeincreaseintaxratesformiddle-incomeAmericanfamiliesandsmallbusinesses,thereremainsalotofworktobedonetoreduceourunsustainable$��.�trilliondebt.Itisessentialthatwedosoinaresponsibleway,butthatWashingtonstopdelayingdecisionsthatwillhelpshapeoureconomyandfutureprosperity.

IremaincommittedtodoingallthatIcantoaddressyourcommunity’sconcernsin20�3.IfImaybeofassistancetoyouinanyway,Iencourageyoutocontactmystateofficeinyourarea.

Sincerely,SUSANCOLLINSUnitedStatesSenator

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United States House of Representatives

Ihopethisletterfindsyouandyourfamilywell.Itcontinuestobeanhonortorepresentyou,andIwantedtotakeamomenttosharewithyousomeoftheworkI’vedoneinWashingtonandMaineoverthelastyearandlookaheadtotherestofthisyear.

GiventhepartisanenvironmentandlackofcompromiseinWashington,IhavebeenlookingforwaystohelpMainepeopleandtheMaineeconomythatriseabovethosepartisandifferences.

OneissueIworkedhardonlastyearwaslocalfoodandlocalfarming.Farming—particularly smaller, sustainable farms—is a growing part ofMaine’seconomy.Fortoolongnationalfarmpolicyhasprimarilybenefittedgiantagribusinessesinotherpartsofthecountry.SoIintroducedtheLocalFarms,FoodandJobsActtobringlocalfarmerstheresourcestheyneedtokeepgrowing.

Everyfiveyears,Congressissupposedtopassafarmbill,whichsetsthenation’sfarmpolicy.Aswedebatedafarmbilllastyear,wewereabletogetmostoftheprovisionsintheLocalFarms,FoodandJobsActincludedinthelegislation.Congresshasyettopassthatfarmbill,however,butweareworking tomakesure those importantprovisions thatwillhelp localfarmsinMaineremainincludedwhentheydo.

Sometimesthemostpracticalsolutionsdon’teveninvolvelegislationor Washington. For example, as the lobster industry struggled with lowpricesandanoversupplyof lobster last summer, Iwrote to theheadsofallthecruiseshipcompaniesthatvisitMaine.Iwassurprisedtolearnthatnoneof themwerebuying local, fresh lobster for their passengers and IaskedtheCEOsofeachcompanytoconsiderdoingso.I’mhappytosaythatanumberofthemagreedtobuylobsterlocallywhentheircruiseshipsmadestopsinPortland,andorderedthousandsofpoundsofMainelobsterfortheirpassengers.

I am beginning this year with a new assignment to the HouseAppropriations Committee. This is a big responsibility, since it is thecommittee where virtually all the spending decisions are made. Thesedecisions can have a real impact on Maine, from how much funding isavailable to shipbuilding to things like funding for first responders andschools.

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Everyoneagreesweneedtoreducethedeficit,buthowwegoaboutthatisamatterofgreatdebate.Ibelieveweneedtocutunnecessaryspendingbutatthesametimekeepinvestinginthethingsthatwillgrowoureconomyandprovideabrightfutureforourchildren.AndI’msurewewilldebatethoseissuesontheAppropriationsCommittee.

Iwant to also take thisopportunity to remindyou that I amalwaysreadyandwillingtohelpyououtifyouarehavinganissuewithafederalagency.Myofficecanmakeinquiriestoafederalagencyonyourbehalf;connectyouwithresourcesandmore.Noquestionistoosmallandwearealwayshappytohearfromyou.IfthereisanythingIcando,pleasedon’thesitatetocontactmeat(888)8�2-�500orwww.pingree.house.gov.

HopetoseeyouinMainesoon,CHELLIEPINGREEMemberofCongress

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State Senator’s ReportDearResidentsofWashington,

ItismygreatpleasureandhonortorepresentyouintheStateSenateforthe�2�thsessionoftheMaineLegislature.Wehavemanychallengesfacingus,especiallybalancingthebudgetforthenexttwoyearsandtakingactiontogettheeconomymovingagain.WeneedtomakecriticalinvestmentsinMaine’sfuture-qualityeducation,researchanddevelopment,andthrivingcommunities.Inmeetingtheconstitutionalobligationtobalancethestatebudget all options need to be considered, including greater efficiencies,revenue sources and spending cuts. However cuts must be examinedrealistically,withtheunderstandingthatacutinstatefundingwhichpushescosts onto local property taxes is not really helping Maine people makeendsmeet.Somecutsactuallyunderminecostavoidancemeasures,leadingtoincreasedcostsinotherbudgetlines.Beingrealistic,notpennywiseandpoundfoolish,willbevitaltoasuccessfulbudgetprocess.

Thechallengeswillnotbeeasilymet,butwemustmeetthem,andwewillbyworkingtogetheracrosspartylinesandplacingalloptionsonthetable.Alongwiththechallenges,manyopportunitiesfaceourstate.Wearefortunate to live inoneof themostbeautifulplaces in theworld.Maineworkers are someof thebest,with awork ethic, ingenuity, andpride inqualitythataresecondtonone.IbelieveifweallworktogetherMainewillhaveaverybrightfuture.

AsyourStateSenator,Iamheretolistentoyourlegislativeneedsandconcerns,andbealiaisonbetweenyouandourStategovernment.IcanbereachedbyphoneattheStateCapitalat28�-�5�5orbye-mailatchris@dirigo.net.Pleasefeelfreetocontactmewithyourquestionsorconcerns.

Iamhonoredandgratefulfortheopportunitytoserveyou.

Sincerely,SenatorChrisJohnsonMaineSenateDistrict20

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State Representative’s ReportJanuary20�3

DearFriendsandNeighbors:Firstandforemost,IwouldliketothanktheresidentsofWashingtonfor

electingmetoserveasecondtermintheMaineHouseofRepresentatives.IameagertoreturntotheCapitolandgetbacktowork.

Regardless of the fact that the makeup of this Legislature is muchdifferent than it was during my first term, collaboration between bothpartieswill continue tobeofutmost importance.There are anumberofseriousissuesourstatemustaddressandIamconfidentthat,asinthelastlegislativesession,wewillbeabletoworktogethertoeffectivelydoso.

I have been reappointed to the Joint Standing Committee on HealthandHumanServicesandwillleadthefourRepublicanHousemembersonthecommittee.Thiscommitteewillhaveitsworkcutoutforitasoneofthefirstitemstobeaddressedistheroughly$�00millionshortfallwithintheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices.Thiswillbeadifficulttask;however, our committee worked well together during the last legislativesessionandIhaveeveryexpectationthiscooperationwillcontinuesothatwemayonceagainfindresponsiblesolutions.

I will continue to send legislative updates via regular mail and e-mail throughout theyear toallwhowould like tostay informedonstatenews.Ifyouwishtoreceivetheseupdates,pleasecontactmeatRepDeb.Sanderson@legislature.maine.govandask tobeadded tomyupdate list.Pleaseprovide theapplicablepostalande-mailaddresses towhich theseupdatesshouldbesent.

Iwillcontinuetoworkhardtorepresentyourinterests.Pleasedonothesitatetocontactmewheneveryouhavequestions,thoughtsorconcernsyouwishtoshareregardingstategovernment.

Again,thankyouverymuchfortheprivilegeofservingasyourstaterepresentative.Bestwishesforahappyandhealthyyear!

Sincerely,DEBORAHJ.SANDERSONStateRepresentative

Proudly Serving the Citizens of District 52 – Chelsea, Jefferson (part), Somerville, Washington, Whitefield and the unorganized territory of Hibberts Gore

TOWNOFWASHINGTON ��

Town Meeting ResultsWarrant for 2012 Annual Town Meeting

TO:JudsonButterman,Constable,TownofWashington.

GREETINGSInthenameoftheStateofMaine,youareherebyrequiredtonotifyandwarn

thevotersoftheTownofWashington,KnoxCounty,Maine,qualifiedbylawtovoteintownaffairs,tomeetattheBryantCommunityRoomoftheGibbsLibrary,�0OldUnionRoad,Washington,onFriday,March30,20�2,at8:00a.m.,thenandtheretoactonArticle�andbysecretballotonArticle2throughArticle8,assetoutbelow,thepollinghoursthereforetobefrom8:00a.m.until8:00p.m.;

AndtonotifyandwarnsaidvoterstomeetatthePrescottMemorialSchool,�00WaldoboroRoad,Washington,onSaturday,March3�,20�2,at�0:00a.m.,thenandtheretoactonArticles9through�0assetoutbelow,towit:

Article�: Tochooseamoderatorbywrittenballottopresideatsaidmeeting. Liane Chapman was nominated and elected by ballot to the position

of Moderator for the meeting. The town clerk duly swore her into office. Liane appointed Thomas Ford as deputy moderator.

Article2: Toelectallnecessarytownofficersandschoolboardmembersasare

requiredtobeelected.The polls were closed at 8:00 by moderator Liane Chapman. Ballot Clerks, Paulette Oboyski, Walter Metcalf, Deborah Hill and Dorothy Connor sorted and tallied the ballots. The meeting was then adjourned to 10:00 AM Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Prescott School.

The following is list of ballots cast: TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES CAST: 112 FOR SELECTMAN/ASSESSOR/OVERSEER OF THE POOR (three year term) 97 WRITE-INS 4

BLANKS 11

FOR MSAD 40 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (3 YEAR TERM) CYNTHIA ROSEN 70 WRITE-INS 17 BLANKS 25

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FOR MSDA 40 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (2 YEAR TERM) GUY BOURRIE 102 WRITE-INS 1 BLANK 9

Article3: Shall an Ordinance entitled “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE,PROPERTYASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) ORDINANCE”beadopted.

Note: Adoption of this Ordinance will allow Washington residents to apply for low interest loans for winterization of their home and is administered by “Efficiency Maine”.

YES: 85 NO: 26 Blank: 1 Article 3 passes.

Article�: Shall an Ordinance entitled “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE,EMERGENCYMANAGEMENTORDINANCE”beadopted.

Note: Adoption of this Ordinance will allow the Town to qualify for Emergency Management grants and gives better authority for local control during emergencies and disasters.

YES: 95 NO: 17 Article 4 passes.

Article5: Shallthe“TOWNOFWASHINGTON,MAINE,PLANNINGBOARDORDINANCE” paragraph 3 E be amended to delete the followingsentence.

Theboardshallmeetatleasteighttimeswithinonecalendaryear. Note: This amendment is requested by the Planning Board and eliminates

the requirement to meet at least eight times a year even if there is no business to come before the Planning Board.

YES: 99 NO: 13 Article 5 passes.

Article�: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”beamendedtodeleteallnumericalreferencestosetfeesintheOrdinanceandtoreplacethosereferenceswiththefollowing:

“A fee or fees in accordance with a fee schedule determined by theBoardofSelectmen.”

Note: This amendment is recommended by the Selectmen and eliminates the requirement to amend the Ordinance whenever a fee change is recommended.

YES: 79 NO: 31 Blanks: 2 Article 6 passes.

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Article�: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MOBILE HOMEPARKORDINANCE”beamended todelete allnumerical referencesto set fees in the Ordinance and replace those references with thefollowing:

“A fee or fees in accordance with a fee schedule determined by theBoardofSelectmen.”

Note: This amendment is recommended by the Selectmen and eliminates the requirement to amend the Ordinance whenever a fee change is recommended.

YES: 84 NO: 26 Blanks: 2 Article 7 passes.

Article8: Shall the “Town of Washington Trailer or Mobile Home Ordinance” enacted20March�9��berepealed.

Note: This Article is recommended by the Selectmen and repeals a 1971 one-line Ordinance which is unenforceable.

YES: 86 NO: 23 Blanks: 3 Article 8 passes.Article9: ToelectsevencitizensoftheTownofWashingtontoserveontheBudget

Committee. Thomas Ford was sworn in as Deputy Moderator and requested

nomination for seven (7) members to serve on the Budget Committee.

The nominations were as follows: Motion made and seconded. Dave Willliams, Jim Bowers, Kathy

Ocean, Hank Aho, Mahlon Linscott, Dorothy Sainio, Wendy Carr. Motion carries unanimously.

Article�0:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheSelectmentoappointallnecessarytownofficials.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to appoint all necessary town officials. .

YES:41 Article 10 passes by majority

Article��: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizethatthePlumbingInspectorbepaidfromfeescollectedfromplumbingpermits;theE9��CoordinatorbepaidfromE9��applications;andtheDrivewayEntranceCoordinatorbepaidfromdrivewayentranceapplications.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize that the Plumbing Inspector be paid from fees collected from plumbing permits; the E911 Coordinator be paid from E911 applications; and the Driveway Entrance Coordinator be paid from driveway entrance applications.

YES: 33 Article 11 passes by majority

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Article�2:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetopayuptotheStatewagespayrateforcompensationofpersonnelandlaborcosts,andtoallowtheselectmentonegotiatetherateperhourcostforequipmentusedinmaintainingpublicroadsfortheensuingyear.

A motion was made and seconded to pay up to the State wages pay rate for compensation of personnel and labor costs, and to allow the selectmen to negotiate the rate per hour cost for equipment used in maintaining public roads for the ensuing year.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 12 passes.Article�3:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheMunicipalOfficerstospend

anamountnottoexceed3/�2ofthebudgetedamountineachbudgetedcategoryofthe20�2annualbudgetduringtheperiodfromJanuary�,20�3,tothedateofthe20�3AnnualTownMeeting.

Explanation: This article legalizes municipal expenditures made after the fiscal year ends, but before the next Annual Town Meeting.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Municipal Officers to spend an amount not to exceed 3/12 of the budgeted amount in each budgeted category of the 2012 annual budget during the period from January 1, 2013, to the date of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting. Motion carries unanimously. Article 13 passes.

Article��:ToseeiftheTownwillfixadatewhentaxeswillbedueandpayable,andfixarateofinteresttobechargedonunpaidtaxesaftersaiddate.

(Selectmen and Tax Collector recommend 2012 taxes will be due and payable on October 1st) (Maximum allowed by State Law: 7.0%)

A motion was made and seconded to fix the date of taxes due to October 1st at a rate of interest to be 7%. Motion carries unanimously.

3 dissenting votes. Article 14 passes.

Article�5:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetosettheinterestratetobepaidbytheTownonabatedtaxesat8%.

Explanation: If taxes are paid and later abated, the Town must refund the abated taxes and pay interest on them. 36 MRSA, Sub. Sect. 506A calls for interest of 12% on abated taxes if the Town fails to set a rate. The rate set by the Town cannot be less than 8%.

A motion was made and seconded to set the interest rate to be paid by the Town on abated taxes at 8%. Motion carries unanimously. Article 15 passes.

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Article��:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheMunicipalOfficerstomakea determination regarding the closing or opening of roads to wintermaintenancepursuantto23MRSASection2953.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Municipal Officers to make a determination regarding the closing or opening of roads to winter maintenance pursuant to 23 MRSA Section 2953. Motion carries unanimously. Article 16 passes.

Article��:To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to sell anddisposeofpropertyacquiredbytaxliens,otherliensorotherprocesses,andtoissuequitclaimdeedsforsame.Beforegoingtopublicauction,SelectmenareauthorizedtoofferthesaleofthepropertytotheformerownerandtonegotiatethesaletotheformerowneratapricethattheSelectmendeemmostadvantageoustotheTown.Ifofferisnotacceptedin �0 days, the Selectmen may begin the auctioning process.All netproceedsfromanyauctionshallbeplacedintheTown’sRoadReserveaccount.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to sell and dispose of property acquired by tax liens, other liens or other processes, and to issue quitclaim deeds for same. Before going to public auction, Selectmen are authorized to offer the sale of the property to the former owner and to negotiate the sale to the former owner at a price that the Selectmen deem most advantageous to the Town. If offer is not accepted in 60 days, the Selectmen may begin the auctioning process. All net proceeds from any auction shall be placed in the Town’s Road Reserve account.

Amendent suggested to add the word ‘must” in front of “offer the sale of the property to former owner.” Amendment defeated by majority vote.

8 opposed. Article 17 carries by a majority.

Article�8:ToseeiftheTownwillauthorizetheSelectmentoappropriatemoneyfromthesaleofanyTownacquiredlandstopaythecostsofsaidsale.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize Selectmen to appropriate money from the sale of any Town acquired lands to pay the costs of said sale.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 18 passes.

Article�9:Tosee if theTownwillvote toauthorize theSelectmentodisposeoftown-owneditemswithavalueof$�,000.00orlessundersuchtermsandconditionsastheydeemadvisable.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to dispose of town-owned items with a value of $1,000.00 or less under such terms and conditions as they deem advisable.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 19 passes.

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Article20:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizethemunicipalofficerstosignquitclaimpropertydeedstopropertythattheTowndoesnotclaimastaxacquiredproperty,butonwhichthereareoldundischargedlienswhichhavebeenpaidbutnotdischarged.Thepurposeofsaidquitclaimdeedswouldbeforclearingoftitleonly.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the municipal officers to sign quitclaim property deeds to property that the Town does not claim as tax acquired property, but on which there are old undischarged liens which have been paid but not discharged. The purpose of said quitclaim deeds would be for clearing of title only.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 20 passes.

Article2�:To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the 20�� SnowmobileRefundtotheWashingtonHill&GullyRidersforthesolepurposeofmaintainingtheirsnowmobiletrails,tobeopentotheuseofthepublicfromNovember�5untilApril�andtoauthorizethemunicipalofficerstoenterintoanagreementwiththeclub,undersuchtermsandconditionsasthemunicipalofficersmaydeemadvisable,forthatpurpose,orseewhatactiontheTownwilltake.

Explanation: The snowmobile registration money must be appropriated annually by the Town for whatever purpose it desires. If all or part of it is appropriated to the snowmobile club, one of the conditions of that appropriation must be that the club’s trails are open to public use. Otherwise, it would be an illegal appropriation of public funds for a private group.

A motion was made and seconded to appropriate the 2011 Snowmobile Refund to the Washington Hill & Gully Riders for the sole purpose of maintaining their snowmobile trails, to be open to the use of the public from November 15 until April 1 and to authorize the municipal officers to enter into an agreement with the club, under such terms and conditions as the municipal officers may deem advisable, for that purpose, or see what action the Town will take. Motion carries unanimously. Article 21 passes.

Article22:ToseeiftheTownwillauthorizetheTaxCollectortoacceptprepaymentoftaxesfortheyears20�2and20�3fortaxesnotyetdueorassessed.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Tax Collector to accept prepayment of taxes for the years 2012 and 2013 for taxes not yet due or assessed. Motion carries unanimously. Article 22 passes.

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Article23:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheTaxCollectortoofferaTaxClubPaymentPlanandtowaiveinterestontaxesforthoseaccountsthatarekeptcurrent.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Tax Collector to offer a Tax Club Payment Plan and to waive interest on taxes for those accounts that are kept current.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 23 passes.

Article2�:To see if theTownwillvote to spendanygrantmoney received,nottoexceedtheamountofthegrant,forthestatedpurposesofthegrantonly.

A motion was made and seconded to spend any grant money received, not to exceed the amount of the grant, for the stated purposes of the grant only.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 24 passes.

Article25:Toseeif theTownwillvotetoauthorizetheSelectmentoestablishalong term $250,000 municipal line-of-credit with Machias SavingsBankinlieuofaTaxAnticipationNote.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to establish a long term $250,000 municipal line-of-credit with Machias Savings Bank in lieu of a Tax Anticipation Note.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 25 passes.

Article2�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoappropriatethefollowingGeneralFundrevenues to be applied toward the 20�2 property tax commitment,therebydecreasingthe20�2taxcommitmentby$359,�00.00.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend: ExciseTaxRevenue 200,000.00 StateRevenueSharing �5,000.00 TreeGrowthReimbursement 3,500.00 BuildingandPlumbingPermits 2,000.00 InterestonOverdueTaxes �8,000.00 VeteransReimbursement �,�00.00 OtherTownFeesCollected 8,500.00 2008PropertyTaxCollections �0,000.00 Unexpended20��Appropriations 2�,000.00 Total 359,�00.00 A motion was made and seconded to appropriate the following

General Fund revenues to be applied toward the 2012 property tax commitment, thereby decreasing the 2012 tax commitment by $359,400.00. Motion carries unanimously. Article 26 passes.

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Article2�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$��8,�02.00frompropertytaxationfor20�2KnoxCountyassessment.

Selectmen andBudget Committee recommend as advisory lines: KnoxCountyTaxAssessment �29,958.00 KnoxCountyCommunicationsAssessment 38,���.00 Total ��8,�02.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate

$168,102.00 from property taxation for 2012 Knox County assessment. Motion carries unanimously. Article 27 passes.

Article28:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�0,�99.00frompropertytaxationforGeneralGovernmentOperations.

Selectmen andBudget Committee recommend as advisory lines: Tri-countySolidWasteManagementOrganization 29,�89.00 LegalFees 5,000.00 Administration 35,9�0.00 Advertising 500.00 AuditofTownBooks �,�00.00 ComputerAnnualFees �,900.00 ComputerTechSupport 2,000.00 MMADues 2,�00.00 Mileage �,�00.00 OfficeEquipment 3,000.00 OfficeSupplies 2,250.00 Postage �,�00.00 PrintingandPhotocopies �00.00 SelectmenDiscretionaryFund 500.00 TaxMaps 500.00 TaxBilling �,200.00 TownReportPrinting 3,200.00 WorkshopsandTraining 2,000.00 CreditCardEquipmentandProgram ��0.00 NewTaxMapProgram �,500.00

Subtotal 35,9�0.00 Total �0,�99.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $70,699.00

from property taxation for General Government Operations. Motion carries unanimously. Article 28 passes.

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Article29:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$30,�5�.00frompropertytaxationforInsurance.

Selectmen andBudget Committee recommend as advisory lines: MMAInsuranceRiskPool �8,000.00 UnemploymentInsurance 2,233.00 Worker’sCompensationPremium 8,82�.00 VolunteerInsurance �00.00 FirefighterAccidentInsurance �,000.00 Total 30,�5�.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $30,457.00

from property taxation for Insurance. Motion carries unanimously. Article 29 passes.

Article30:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�08,0��.00frompropertytaxationforSalaries,Stipends,andPayrollExpenses.

Selectmen andBudget Committee recommend as advisory lines: SalariesandStipends 92,0��.00 Selectmen(3) �8,000.00 Secretary-Selectmen 250.00 TownClerk/TaxCollector 20,�25.00 Treasurer �0,000.00 DeputyTownClerk/TaxCollector/Treasurer �8,02�.00 RegistrarofVoters �50.00 BallotClerks �,500.00 EMADirector 500.00 HealthOfficer 200.00 FireWarden(2) 300.00 FireChief 2,500.00 DeputyFireChief 2,000.00 Secretary-PlanningBoard 500.00 Secretary–AppealsBoard 250.00 Assessor’sAgent �,500.00 AnimalControlOfficer 2,500.00 DeputyAnimalControlOfficer 250.00 CodeEnforcementOfficer 8,000.00 Constable �00.00 ModeratorofMarchtownmeeting 200.00 SchoolBoardMemberStipend(2) �,000.00 Sub-total 92,0��.00 FICAPayrollExpenses ��,000.00 Total �08,0��.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate

$108,046.00 from property taxation for Salaries, Stipends, and Payroll Expenses. Motion carries unanimously. Article 30 passes.

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Article3�:To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $300,�2�.00from property taxation for Maintenance of Town Roads and relatedoperations.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: RoadMaintenanceMaterials&Supplies �2,000.00 TruckLeasePayment 22,2�9.00 UsedTruckPayments �,�00.00 TruckFuel ��,000.00 TruckMaintenance P�00 �,000.00 P200 �,000.00

P300 2,000.00 P�00 �,000.00 P500 3,000.00 CuttingEdgesandSanderChains �,500.00 Culverts 5,000.00 LoaderandBackhoeFuel 2,500.00

LoaderandBackhoeMaintenance �,500.00 GarageMortgage ��,5�8.00

GarageUtilities 3,000.00 GarageMaintenance 2,000.00 RoadMaintenanceandPlowingLabor 8�,000.00

EquipmentRental ��,500.00 ScreeningWinterSand 8,500.00 RoadSalt 50,000.00 E9��andRoadSigns �,000.00 PavingofTownRoads 30,000.00 PavementCrackSealing 5,000.00 Total 300,�2�.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate

$300,727.00 from property taxation for Maintenance of Town Roads and related operations.

Motion carries unanimously. Article 31 passes.

Article32:To see if theTownwillvote to raiseandappropriate$3,500.00 frompropertytaxationforGeneralAssistance.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: GeneralAssistance 3,500.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $3,500.00

from property taxation for General Assistance. Motion carries unanimously. Article 32 passes.

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Article33:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$53,�35.00frompropertytaxationforPublicSafety.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: FireDepartmentGeneralSupport �,500.00 FireDepartmentEquipment �,500.00 FirefighterTraining 2,000.00 FirefighterPhysicals 2,500.00 FireTruckLoanPayment 20,�35.00 HoseTesting 2,500.00 UnionAmbulance �0,900.00 Total 53,�35.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $53,635.00

from property taxation for Public Safety. Union Ambulance line amended to $9,938.00, reducing total to $52,673.00. Amendment carries unanimously. Revised vote carries unanimously.

Article 33 passes.

Article3�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$39,500.00frompropertytaxationforUtilitiesandMaintenance.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: TownUtilities �5,000.00 BuildingMaintenance 9,500.00 CemeteryMaintenance 9,500.00 StreetLights 3,000.00 MunicipalComplexSnowRemoval 2,500.00 Total 39,500.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate

$39,500.00 from property taxation for Utilities and Maintenance. Motion carries unanimously. Article 34 passes.

Article35:To see if theTownwillvote to raiseandappropriate$�,500.00 from

propertytaxationforBoardsandCommittees. Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: ConservationandParksCommittee 500.00 PlanningBoardExpense 500.00 MidcoastRegionalPlanningCommission 0.00 OrdinanceReviewCommittees 500.00 Total �,500.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $1,500.00

from property taxation for Boards and Committees. One dissenting vote. Article 35 passes.

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Article3�:To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate $�.000.00 frompropertytaxationforTownCarry-overAccounts.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: CemeteryHeadstoneRestorationFund �,000.00 TownRecordPreservationFund �,000.00 RecreationCommitteeFund 2,000.00 FireTruckReplacementFund 0.00 PlowTruckReplacementFund 0.00 Total �,000.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $4.000.00

from property taxation for Town Carry-over Accounts. Motion carries unanimously. Article 36 passes.

Article3�:Tosee if the townwillvote toraiseandappropriate$�2,385.00frompropertytaxationforMiscellaneousAccounts.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines: Line-of-creditInterestandBankFees �,000.00 LincolnCountyHumaneSociety �,0��.00 FlagsforVeteransGravesandTownParks 500.00 DamariscottaLakeWatershedDues 50.00 SocialAgenciesandConcerns 9,���.00 Kno-Wal-Lin �,3�9.00 CoastalTrans �00.00 NewHopeforWomen �50.00 BroadreachServices �50.00 WashingtonFoodBank �,000.00 PineTreeChapterAmericanRedCross �,�00.00 SpectrumGenerations 920.00 PenquisCommunityActionProgram 2,8�2.00 Sub-total 9,���.00 Total �2,385.00 A motion was made and seconded to raise and appropriate $12,385.00

from property taxation for Miscellaneous Accounts. Motion carries unanimously. Article 37 passes.

Article38:Tosee if the townwillvote toappropriate$5�,��8.00 fromthe20�2Urban/RuralInitiativeProgramforroadimprovement.

Selectmen recommend as advisory lines: CapitalImprovementofTownRoads 25,000.00 PavingofTownRoads 2�,��8.00 Total 5�,��8.00 A motion was made and seconded to appropriate $51,168.00 from

the 2012 Urban/Rural Initiative Program for road improvement. Motion carries unanimously. Article 38 passes.

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Article39:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoappropriateupto$�0,000.00fromtheRoad Maintenance Reserve Account to design and engineer culvertreplacementprojectsonVannerRoadnearthetownpitandonYoungsHillRoadatDavisStream.

A motion was made and seconded to appropriate up to $10,000.00 from the Road Maintenance Reserve Account to design and engineer culvert replacement projects on Vanner Road near the town pit and on Youngs Hill Road at Davis Stream.

One dissenting vote. Article 39 passses with a majority vote.

Article�0:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheSelectmentoappropriateanadditionalamountthattheydeemreasonablefromUndesignatedFundBalance(Surplus)andapplythatamounttoreducepropertytaxes,soastomaintainthe20�2annualcommitmentatthe20��level.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend approval. A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Selectmen to

appropriate an additional amount that they deem reasonable from Undesignated Fund Balance (Surplus) and apply that amount to reduce property taxes, so as to maintain the 2012 annual commitment at the 2011 level. Motion Carries unanimously. Article 40 passes.

Givenunderourhandsonthis�thdayofMarch,20�2:

WesleyF.Daniel DonaldL.Grinnell DuaneP.Vigue Chairman Selectman Selectman

Attest:AnnDean,TownClerk

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Special Town Meeting ResultsAugust 8, 2012

TO:JudsonButterman,Constable,TownofWashington.

GREETINGS: InthenameoftheStateofMaine,youareherebyrequiredtonotifyandwarnthevotersoftheTownofWashington,KnoxCounty,Mainequalifiedbylawtovoteintownaffairs,tomeetattheBryantRoomintheGibbsLibrary,�0OldUnionRoad,Washington,onWednesday,August8,20�2at�:00p.m.,thenandtheretoactonArticles�through3,assetoutbelow:Article�: To choose a moderator by written ballot to preside at said meeting.

Victor Oboyski was nominated and elected by ballot to the position of Moderator for the meeting. The town clerk duly swore him into office.

Article2: Tosee if theTownwillvote tomove thepavingsub-appropriation intheRoadMaintenanceAccount,(30,000),totheUrban/RuralInitiativeProgram(URIP)tobeusedforthe20�3townpavingprogram.

Note: The selectmen voted not to pave any roads in 2012 after determining that it would be more cost effective to roll the funds over to 2013 so a larger paving project could be completed.

A motion was made and seconded to move the paving sub-appropriation in the Road Maintenance Account ($30,000), to the Urban /Rural Initiative Program (URIP) to be used for the 2013 town paving program. One dissenting vote. Motion carries. Article 2 passes.

Article3: Toseeif theTownwillvotetoappropriateanadditional$�,�00fromtheRoadReserveAccounttopayforengineeranddesignoftwoculvertprojectsontheVannerRoadandYoungsHillRoad.

Note: The low bid for the design and engineering of the project was $4,600 more than the $10,000 appropriated from the Road Reserve Account at the 2012 annual town meeting.

A motion was made and seconded to appropriate an additional $4,600 from the Road Reserve Account to pay for engineer and design of two culvert projects projects on the Vanner Road and Youngs Hill Road. Motion carries unanimously. Article 3 passes.

Givenunderourhandsthis25thdayofJuly,20�2: WesleyF.Daniel DonaldL.Grinnell DuaneP.Vigue Selectman Selectman SelectmanAttest: AnnDean,TownClerk

TOWNOFWASHINGTON 8�

Independent Auditor’s ReportBoardofSelectmenTownofWashington

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of thegovernmentalactivitiesand theaggregate remaining fund informationoftheTownofWashington,asofandfortheyearsendedDecember3�,20�2and20��,whichcollectivelycomprisetheTown’sbasicfinancialstatementsas listed in the Table of Contents. These financial statements are theresponsibilityoftheTownofWashington’smanagement.Ourresponsibilityistoexpressopinionsonthesefinancialstatementsbasedonouraudit.

WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithauditingstandardsgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.Thosestandardsrequirethatweplanandperformtheaudit toobtain reasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsarefreeofmaterialmisstatement.Anauditincludesexamining,onatestbasis,evidencesupportingtheamountsanddisclosuresinthefinancialstatements.Anauditalsoincludesassessingtheaccountingprinciplesusedandsignificantestimatesmadebymanagement,aswellasevaluatingtheoverallfinancialstatementpresentation.Webelievethatourauditprovidesareasonablebasisforouropinions.

Inouropinion,thefinancialstatementsreferredtoabovepresentfairly,inallmaterialrespects,therespectivefinancialpositionofthegovernmentalactivities and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town ofWashingtonasofDecember3�,20�2and20��,andtherespectivechangesinfinancialpositionandcashflows,fortheyearsthenendedinconformitywith accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ofAmerica.

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ofAmerica require that the management’s discussion and analysis andbudgetary comparison information on Schedule A-� be presented tosupplementthebasicfinancialstatements.Suchinformation,althoughnotapartof thebasic financial statements, is requiredby theGovernmentalAccounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential partof financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in anappropriateoperational,economic,orhistoricalcontext.Wehaveappliedcertain limited procedures to be required supplementary information inaccordancewithauditingstandardsgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica,whichconsistedofinquiriesofmanagementaboutthemethods

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ofpreparingtheinformationandcomparingtheinformationforconsistencywithmanagement’sresponsestoourinquiries,thebasicfinancialstatements,andotherknowledgeweobtainedduringourauditof thebasic financialstatements.Wedonotexpressanopinionorprovideanyassuranceontheinformationbecausethelimitedproceduresdonotprovideuswithsufficientevidencetoexpressanopinionorprovideanyassurance.

Ourauditwasconductedforthepurposeofformingopinionsonthefinancialstatements thatcollectivelycomprise theTownofWashington’sfinancialstatementsasawhole.Theintroductorysection,combiningandindividual nonmajor fund financial statements, and statistical section arepresented for purposes of additional analysis and arenot a requiredpartofthefinancialstatements.Thecombiningandindividualnonmajorfundfinancialstatementsaretheresponsibilityofmanagementandwerederivedfromandrelatedirectlytotheunderlyingaccountingandotherrecordsusedtopreparethefinancialstatements.Theinformationhasbeensubjectedtotheauditingproceduresappliedintheauditofthefinancialstatementsandcertain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling suchinformationdirectlytotheunderlyingaccountingandotherrecordsusedtopreparethefinancialstatementsortothefinancialstatementsthemselves,and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standardsgenerally accepted in the United States ofAmerica. In our opinion, theinformationisfairlystatedinallmaterialrespectsinrelationtothefinancialstatements as awhole.The introductory and statistical sectionshavenotbeensubjectedtotheauditingproceduresappliedintheauditofthebasicfinancial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion orprovideanyassuranceonthem.

WILLIAMH.BREWER,C.P.A.February5,20�3

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ExhibitATOWN OF WASHINGTON

Statements of Net Position — December 31, 2012 and 2011 GovernmentalActivities 20�2 20��

ASSETSCURRENTASSETS:Cash(NoteB) �53,9��.�0 �5�,3�2.��TaxesReceivable 239,283.�5 23�,2�5.��TaxLiens �5,�9�.3� 98,3��.05AccountsReceivable �,8�2.25 8,�20.00DueFromOtherFunds 2,�2�.�8 �,5�2.5� TotalCurrentAssets �,0�8,�28.32 999,82�.�� PROPERTY,PLANT,ANDEQUIPMENT(NOTEL): LandandImprovements 20,�00.00 20,�00.00Buildings ��5,905.00 ��5,905.00Equipment �5�,3�0.00 ��8,�2�.00MotorVehicles �0�,528.00 599,0��.00Infrastructure ��,9��,��0.00 ��,9��,��0.00 TotalProperty,Plant,andEquipment �3,���,033.00 �3,�55,83�.00Less:AccumulatedDepreciation �0,05�,38�.00 9,��3,��5.00 NetProperty,Plant,andEquipment 3,�09,��9.00 3,�92,39�.00 TotalAssets �,�88,2��.32 �,�92,2�8.��

LIABILITIESANDNETPOSITIONCURRENTLIABILITIES: NotesPayable(NoteD) 5�,095.83 5�,328.�2AccountsPayable-Trade �,3��.50 2,�83.90DueToOtherFunds 5,0��.0�DeferredRevenue(NoteG) ��,8�5.�� 8,���.50 TotalCurrentLiabilities ��,33�.�� �2,2�0.8�LONG-TERMLIABILITIES: NotesPayable-NetofCurrentPortion(NoteD) ��3,9�8.80 229,9��.�8 TotalLiabilities 2�8,30�.2� 302,2�8.��

NETPOSITION: NetInvestedinCapitalAssets 3,��9,58�.3� 3,50�,08�.80AssignedforOtherPurposes(NoteF) 23�,02�.9� ���,2��.�0Unassigned 82�,359.�� 839,�38.�3 TotalNetPosition �,239,9��.05 �,�89,9�9.83 TotalLiabilitiesandNetPosition �,�88,2��.32 �,�92,2�8.��Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

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ExhibitCTOWN OF WASHINGTON

Reconciliation of Total Governmental Fund Balances to Net Position of Governmental Activities

for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 20�2 20��GOVERNMENTALFUNDBALANCES: Unassigned(ScheduleA-3) 5�8,���.98 585,53�.29Restricted: AssignedForOtherPurposes(Sch.A-�) 23�,02�.9� ���,2��.�0TotalGovernmentalFundBalances 80�,�38.95 �29,�80.89 Amountsreportedforgovernmentalactivitiesinthe StatementsofNetPositionaredifferentbecause: Capitalassetsusedingovernmentalactivitiesarenotfinancialresourcesandthereforearenotreportedinthefunds 3,�09,��9.00 3,�92,39�.00Notespayablearenotdueandpayableinthecurrentperiodandthereforearenotreportedinthefunds (230,0��.�3) (28�,30�.20)Propertytaxesnotcollectedwithinthe�0daysafteryearendare deferredasrevenueinthefundfinancialstatements.Inthegovernment-widefinancialstatementtherevenueisincomeintheyearassessed 25�,2��.�3 25�,�0�.��NetPositionofGov.Activities(ExhA) �,239,9��.05 �,�89,9�9.83Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

GeneralRevenues: Taxes: PropertyTaxes �,��9,0��.00 �,���,3�9.�8 HomesteadReimbursement 3�,8��.25 32,�28.50 ExciseTaxes 205,32�.�� 205,222.�8 Intergovernmental-StateRevenue �5,000.00 �5,000.00 Interest 2�,580.9� 3�,055.�� TreeGrowth 3,�0�.0� 3,�59.9�TotalGeneralRevenues �,950,8�2.�� �,988,�8�.��LossonSaleofFireTruck (982.00)DecreaseinNetPosition (2�9,998.�8) (20�,390.80)NetPosition,January� �,�89,9�9.83 �,�9�,3�0.�3NetPosition,December3� �,239,9��.05 �,�89,9�9.83Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

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ExhibitDTOWN OF WASHINGTON

Reconciliation of the Statements of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds

to the Statements of Activitiesfor the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

20�2 20��NetChangeinFundBalances- TotalGovernmentalFunds(ExhibitF) ��,358.0� �,���.3� Amountsreportedforgovernmentalactivitiesinthe StatementsofActivitiesaredifferentbecause: Governmentalfundsreportcapitaloutlaysasexpenditures. However,intheStatementsofActivities,thecostofthose assetsisallocatedovertheirestimatedusefullivesasdepreciationexpense.Thisistheamountbywhich depreciationexceedscapitaloutlays. (3�9,��0.00) (��5,2�3.00) Repaymentofdebtprincipalisanexpenditureinthe governmentalfunds,buttherepaymentreduces liabilitiesintheStatementsofNetPosition. ��8,828.95 ��,02�.29 LoanProceedsisrecordedasrevenueinthegovernmental funds,buttheproceedsincreaseliabilitiesintheStatements ofNetPosition. (�22,58�.38) (���,0�2.00) Propertytaxesaredeferredinthefundfinancialstatements,butin theGovernment-WideFinancialStatementstheyarerecorded asincometheyeartheyareassessed. 2,��3.59 (22,��3.��) Netbookvalueofassetsdisposed (2,982.00) ChangeinNetPositionof GovernmentalActivities(ExhibitB) (2�9,998.�8) (20�,390.80)

Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

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ExhibitETOWN OF WASHINGTON

Balance Sheets - Governmental FundsDecember 31, 2012 and 2011

20�2 20��ASSETS: Cash �53,9��.�0 �5�,3�2.��TaxesReceivable 239,283.�5 23�,2�5.��TaxLiens �5,�9�.3� 98,3��.05AccountsReceivable �,8�2.25 8,�20.00DueFromOtherFunds 2,�2�.�8 �,5�2.5� TotalAssets �,0�8,�28.32 999,82�.�� LIABILITIES,RESERVES,ANDFUNDEQUITY:Liabilities: AccountsPayable �,3��.50 2,�83.90 DueToOtherFunds 5,0��.0� TotalLiabilities �,3��.50 �,�9�.9�Reserves: DeferredRevenue ��,8�5.�� 8,���.50 DeferredTaxRevenue 25�,2��.�3 25�,�0�.�� TotalReserves 2�3,�22.8� 2�2,25�.��FundEquity: AssignedforSubsequentYears’ Expenditure 23�,02�.9� ���,2��.�0 Unassigned 5�8,���.98 585,53�.29 TotalFundEquity 80�,�38.95 �29,�80.89TotalLiabilities,Reserves,and FundEquity �,0�8,�28.32 999,82�.��Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

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ExhibitFTOWN OF WASHINGTON

Statements of Revenues, Expenditures, andChanges in Fund Balances - Governmental Fundsfor the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

REVENUES: 20�2 20��PropertyTaxes �,���,902.�� �,�33,303.2�ExciseTaxes 205,32�.�� 205,222.�8IntergovernmentalRevenues �5,000.00 �5,000.00HomesteadReimbursement 3�,8��.25 32,�28.50PublicAssistance 85�.88 �,5��.93PublicWorks 320.50 3,53�.85Miscellaneous ��,82�.80 ��,�5�.8�Interest 2�,580.9� 3�,055.��BuildingPermits-Town 2,8�5.80 2,�50.00TreeGrowthReimbursement 3,�0�.0� 3,�59.9�VeteransReimbursement �,���.00 �,�35.00UrbanRuralInitiative 5�,��8.00 5�,��8.00Unclassified �0,89�.0�BETEReimbursement 32,2�2.00 35,�30.00PublicSafety 2,5��.2� 3,��5.00SaleofFireTruck 2,000.00GeneralGovernment 3�,8��.22 5,892.�0Donations �5,���.80TotalRevenues 2,093,85�.�2 2,��8,��0.�3EXPENDITURES: Education-MSAD�0 �,252,539.�� �,�85,���.�2KnoxCountyTax �2�,���.85 �2�,���.2�GeneralGovernment 22�,098.5� 2�9,589.93PublicWorks 23�,�30.23 323,352.�0PublicSafety 32,��5.�2 38,993.��PublicAssistance 2,�90.�5 2,�80.0�Unclassified ��,2�3.�8 ��,�5�.�3TCSWMO 29,�88.�8 28,935.5�KnoxCommunication 3�,��5.00 3�,3�0.00FireTruckPurchase �0�,�20.00PlowTruckPurchase ��,0�2.00DebtPrincipal ��8,828.95 ��,02�.29DebtInterest �0,853.9� ��,��8.39TotalExpenditures 2,��2,080.9� 2,22�,5�5.��ExcessofExpendituresoverRevenues (�8,229.32) (�09,�55.�3)

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TOWN OF WASHINGTON ExhibitGStatements of Fiduciary Net Assets — Agency Funds

December 31, 2012 and 2011ASSETS

ASSETS: 20�2 20��Cash 90,0��.8� 92,08�.25TotalAssets 90,0��.8� 92,08�.25

LIABILITIESANDFUNDBALANCELIABILITIES: DueToOtherFunds 9,092.�9 ��,�23.29FUNDBALANCE: RestrictedforPrincipal 5�,99�.�� 55,�9�.��Unassigned 23,9�3.5� 25,���.82TotalFundBalance 80,9�9.�8 80,9�2.9�TotalLiabilitiesandFundBalance 90,0��.8� 92,08�.25 TOWN OF WASHINGTON ExhibitH

Statements of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in FundBalances - Fiduciary Fund Type - Nonexpendable Trust Funds

for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011REVENUES: 20�2 20��Interest �3�.20 �3�.95Contributions 2,2�5.00 5,0��.0�TotalRevenues 2,�0�.20 5,���.99EXPENSES: Scholarships �,599.�8 3,��2.5�Cemeteries �,�00.00 �,900.00TotalExpenses 2,�99.�8 5,5�2.5�NetIncome(Loss) �.�2 (��.52)FundBalance,January� 80,9�2.9� 8�,02�.�8FundBalance,December3� 80,9�9.�8 80,9�2.9�

OTHERFINANCINGSOURCES(USES): LoanProceeds �22,58�.38 ���,0�2.00ExcessofRevenuesandOtherSourcesOver ExpendituresandOtherUses ��,358.0� �,���.3�FundBalance,January� �29,�80.89 �28,���.52FundBalance,December3� 80�,�38.95 �29,�80.89

Theaccompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements

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TOWN OF WASHINGTONNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2012NOTEA-SUMMARYOFSIGNIFICANTACCOUNTINGPOLICIES: TheaccountingpoliciesoftheTownofWashingtonconformtogenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciplesasapplicabletogovernmentalunits.�.FinancialReportingEntity TheTownofWashingtonwasincorporatedin�8��.TheTownoperatesunderatownmeetingformofgovernment. In evaluating theTown ofWashington as a reporting entity,management hasaddressed all potential component units. The primary criteria for including acomponent reporting entity are the exercise of financial accountability by the Town of Washington’s municipal officials. The Town’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principlesgenerallyacceptedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica.TheGovernmentalAccounting Standards Board (GASB) is responsible for establishing GenerallyAcceptedAccountingPrinciples(GAAP)forstateandlocalgovernmentsthroughitspronouncements(StatementsandInterpretations).GovernmentsarealsorequiredtofollowthepronouncementsoftheFinancialAccountingStandardsBoard(FASB)issued through November 30, 1989 (when applicable) that do not conflict with or contradict GASB pronouncements. The more significant accounting policies establishedinGAAPareusedbytheTownasdiscussedbelow. In June �999, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)unanimously approved Statement No. 3�, Basic Financial Statements – and Management’s Discussion and Analysis – for State and Local Governments.Certainsignificant changes in the Statements include the following:

TOWN OF WASHINGTON ExhibitIStatements of Cash Flows

Fiduciary Fund Type - Nonexpendable Trust Fundsfor the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

CASHFLOWS 20�2 20�� FROMOPERATINGACTIVITIES:Interest �3�.20 �3�.95CashReceivedfromTrustFunds 2,2�5.00 5,0��.0�CashPaidforScholarships (�,599.�8) (3,��2.5�)CashPaidforCemeteryExpenses (�,�00.00) (�,900.00)DueToOtherFunds (2,03�.�0)NetCashUsedinOperatingActivities (2,02�.38) (��.52)DecreaseinCash (2,02�.38) (��.52)CashBalance,January� 92,08�.25 92,�50.��CashBalance,December3� 90,0��.8� 92,08�.25Theaccompanyingnotesareanintegralpartofthefinancialstatements

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1.) The financial statements now include: • AManagement’sDiscussionandAnalysis(MD&A)sectionprovidingananalysis of the Town’s overall financial position and results of operations. • FinancialstatementspreparedusingfullaccrualaccountingforalloftheTown’sactivities,includinginfrastructure(roads,bridges,etc.). 2.) A change in the fund financial statements to focus on the major funds.2.BasicFinancialStatements-Government-WideStatements The Town’s basic financial statements include both government-wide (reporting the Town as a whole) and fund financial statements (reporting the Town’s major funds). Both the government-wide and fund financial statements categorize primary activities as governmental. The Town’s fire protection, recreation, public works, and general administrative services are classified as governmental activities. Inthegovernment-wideStatementsofNetPosition,thegovernmentalcolumnispresentedonaconsolidatedbasisbycolumn,andisreportedonafullaccrual,economicresourcebasis,whichrecognizesalllong-termassetsandreceivablesaswellaslong-termdebtandobligations.TheTown’snetpositionisreportedinthreeparts-netinvestedincapitalassets;assignedforotherpurposes;andunassigned.The Town first utilizes restricted resources to finance qualifying activities. The government-wide Statements ofActivities reports both the gross and netcost of each of the Town’s functions and business-type activities (fire, public works, administrative, etc.). The functions are also supported by general governmentrevenues (property, certain intergovernmental revenues, fines, permits, and charges, etc.).TheStatementsofActivitiesreducesgrossexpenses(includingdepreciation)byrelatedprogramrevenues,andoperatingandcapitalgrants.Programrevenuesmust be directly associated with the function (fire, public works, etc.). Operating grants include operating-specific and discretionary (either operating or capital) grants while the capital grants column reflects capital-specific grants. Thenetcosts (by functionorbusiness-typeactivity)arenormallycoveredbygeneralrevenue(property,intergovernmentalrevenues,interestincome,etc.). This government-wide focus is more on the sustainability of theTown as anentityandthechangeintheTown’snetpositionresultingfromthecurrentyear’sactivities.3.BasicFinancialStatements-FundFinancialStatements The financial transactions of the Town are reported in individual funds in the fund financial statements. Each fund is accounted for by providing a separate set ofself-balancingaccountsthatcompriseitsassets,liabilities,reserves,fundequity,revenues, and expenditures/expenses. The various funds are reported by genericclassification within the financial statements. ThefollowingfundtypesareusedbytheTown: a. GovernmentalFunds: Thefocusofthegovernmentalfunds’measurement(inthefundstatements)isupon determination of financial position and changes in financial position (sources, uses, and balances of financial resources) rather than upon net income. The following isadescriptionofthegovernmentalfundsoftheTown:

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�. GeneralFund: General Fund is the general operating fund of the Town. It is used toaccount for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in anotherfund. 2. FiduciaryFunds: Fiduciary Funds are used to report assets held in a trustee or agencycapacityforothersandthereforearenotavailabletosupportTownprograms.Thereporting focus is on net assets and changes in net assets and is reported usingaccountingprinciplessimilartoproprietaryfunds. The emphasis in fund financial statements is on the major funds in either thegovernmentalorbusiness-typeactivitiescategories.Nonmajorfundsbycategoryaresummarized intoa singlecolumn.GASBNo.3�sets forthminimumcriteria(percentageof the assets, liabilities, revenues,or expenditures/expensesof eitherfundcategory)forthedeterminationofmajorfunds. The Town’s fiduciary funds are presented in the fiduciary fund financial statements. Since by definition these assets are being held for the benefit of a third party and cannot be used to address activities or obligations of the government,thesefundsarenotincorporatedintothegovernment-widestatements.�. BasisofAccounting Basis of accounting refers to the point at which revenues or expenditures/expenses are recognized in the accounts and reported in the financial statements. It relatestothetimingofthemeasurementsmaderegardlessofthemeasurementfocusapplied: a. Accrual: Governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements and fiduciary fund financial statements are presented on the accrual basis of accounting. Revenuesarerecognizedwhenearnedandexpensesarerecognizedwhenincurred. b. Modified Accrual: The governmental funds financial statements are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recorded when susceptible to accrual; i.e. both measurable and available.“Available”meanscollectiblewithinthecurrentperiodorwithin�0daysafteryearend. Expenditures are generally recognized under the modified accrual basis of accountingwhentherelatedliabilityisincurred.Theexceptiontothisgeneralruleisthatprincipalandinterestongeneralobligationlong-termdebt,ifany,isrecognizedwhendue.5. FinancialStatementAmounts a. CashandCashEquivalents: The Town has defined cash and cash equivalents to include cash on hand, demand deposits, and cash with fiscal agents. Statutes authorize the Treasurer of the Town, as directed by the municipal officers, to invest all municipal funds, including reserveandtrustfunds,totheextentthatthetermsoftheinstrument,order,orarticlecreating the fund do not prohibit the investment in financial institutions as described inSection5�0�MRSAandsecuritiesasdescribedinSections5���through5���MRSA.

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b. Investments: Investments,includingdeferredcompensationandpensionfunds,arestatedatfairvalue(quotedmarketpriceorthebestavailableestimate). c. CapitalAssets: Capital assetspurchasedor acquiredwithanoriginal costof$�,000.00ormorearereportedathistoricalcostorestimatedhistoricalcost.Contributedassetsarereportedatfairmarketvalueasofthedatereceived.Additions,improvements,and other capital outlays that significantly extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Other costs incurred for repairs and maintenance are expensed asincurred.Depreciationonallassetsisprovidedonthestraight-linebasisoverthefollowingestimatedusefullives: Buildings 20-50Years MachineryandEquipment 5-�0Years Improvements �0-20Years Infrastructure �0-50Years d. Revenues: Substantially,allgovernmentalfundrevenuesareaccrued.Propertytaxesarebilledandcollectedwithinthesameperiodinwhichthetaxesarelevied.InapplyingGASB No. 33 to grant revenues the provider recognizes liabilities and expensesandtherecipientrecognizesreceivablesandrevenuewhentheapplicableeligibilityrequirements, includingtimerequirements,aremet.Resourcestransmittedbeforetheeligibilityrequirementsaremetarereportedasadvancesby theprovideranddeferredrevenuebytherecipient. e. Expenditures: Expendituresarerecognizedwhentherelatedfundliabilityisincurred. f. UseofEstimates: The presentation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accountingprinciplesrequiresmanagementtomakeestimatesandassumptionsthataffect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingentassets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenuesandexpensesduring the reportingperiod.Actual resultscoulddifferfromthoseestimates. g. FundBalance: InaccordancewithGASBStatementNo.5�,theTownemploysterminologyand classifications for fund balance items as follows: Non-spendable fundbalances include amounts that arenot expected tobeconverted to cash, or that are legally required to be maintained intact.The fundbalance of the Town’s Cemetery Trust Fund is classified as non-spendable. Restricted fund balances are amounts that can be used only for specific purposesbecauseoflegislationorrestrictionsimposedbydonors.Thefundbalancesof the Agency Funds are classified as restricted. Committed fund balances are amounts that can be used only for specific purposesbecauseofaformalactiontakenbytowngovernment.Budgetcarryforwardamounts(otherthantheschoolbudget)andthefundbalancesintheCemeteryTrustFundareinthiscategory.

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Unassigned fundbalanceareallamounts in theGeneralFund thatarenotassignedtoanothercategory.OnlytheGeneralFundcanhaveanunassignedfundbalance.NOTEB-CASH:Cash TheTown’scashiscategorizedtogiveanindicationofthelevelofriskassumedby the Town at year end. These Categories are defined as follows: Category#�-InsuredorcollateralizedwithsecuritiesheldbytheTownorbyitsagentintheTown’sname. Category #2 - Collateralized with securities held by the pledging financial institution’strustdepartmentoragentintheTown’sname. Category #3 - Uncollateralized (This includes any bank balance that iscollateralized with securities held by the pledging financial institution, or by its trust departmentoragentbutnotintheTown’sname.) CARRYING BANK CATEGORYACCOUNTTYPE AMOUNT BALANCE #� #2 #3InterestBearing Accounts �53,9��.�0 �5�,329.55 �5�,329.55 – –NOTEC-INTERFUNDRECEIVABLESANDPAYABLES: Duetoandduefromotherfundsconsistofthefollowing: DueFromAgency 2,000.00 DueFromTrustFunds �2�.�8 2,�2�.�8NOTED-GENERALLONG-TERMDEBT: The following is a summary of note and lease transactions of the Town ofWashingtonfortheyearendedDecember3�,20�2: BALANCE BALANCE �/�/�2 ADDITIONS REDUCTIONS �2/3�/�2CamdenNationalBank-MunicipalGarage �33,�00.0� – �33,�00.0� –BankofAmerica-2008GMCTruck ��,�3�.�9 20,35�.0� 2�,280.�5MachiasSavingsBank-FireTruck 90,000.00 �8,000.00 �2,000.00MachiasSavingsBank-PublicWorksTruck 2�,0�2.00 �,8��.90 ��,�9�.�0MachiasSavingsBank-MunicipalGarage �22,58�.38 �22,58�.38 28�,30�.20 �22,58�.38 ��8,828.95 230,0��.�3 Long-TermDebtasofDecember3�,20�2isasfollows:GeneralFund:BankofAmerica-2008GMCTruck: TheleasedatedMay30,2008isfor$9�,53�.00payable over five years with annual principal and interest payments of $22,2�8.39.Theinterestrateis�.55%. 2�,280.�5MachiasSavingsBank-FireTruck: ThenotedatedJune��,20��isfor$80,000.00payable over five years with annual principal payments of $18,000.00. Theinterestrateis2.99%. �2,000.00MachiasSavingsBank-PublicWorksTruck:ThenotedatedNovember22,20��isfor$2�,0�2.00payableoverthreeyearswithannualprincipalandinterest

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paymentsof$�,398.05.Theinterestrateis2.�%. ��,�9�.�0MachiasSavingsBank-MunicipalGarage:ThenotedatedJuly3�,20�2paidofftheCamdenNationalBankfor$�22,���.�8.Itispayableoverelevenyearswith annualprincipalandinterestpaymentsof$�2,9��.�8.Theinterest Rate is fixed at 2.59%. 122,587.38 230,0��.�3 TheannualrequirementstoamortizenotesandleasespayableasofDecember3�,20�2follows: YEARENDING DECEMBER3� PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL 20�3 5�,095.83 �,�0�.�0 �2,�9�.93 20�� 35,220.59 �,��8.�2 39,9�9.0� 20�5 28,30�.�0 3,�52.53 32,059.�3 20�� 28,5�3.5� 2,39�.2� 30,9��.�8 20��-202� 5�,�20.�8 �,��8.�2 ��,838.90 2022-202� 2�,���.89 9�2.�8 25,��0.5� 230,0��.�3 2�,2��.�9 25�,3�2.32

NOTEE-GENERALFUNDBUDGET: The Town operates on a net budget as compared with a gross budget. Allrevenues are not estimated, but are credited to the particular operating account.Certainrevenuesarededicatedforparticularpurposesbyvoteofthetownspeopleattheannualtownmeetingoratspecialtownmeetings. Attheannualtownmeeting,heldinMarchofeachyear,thetownspeoplevoteonvariousarticlesonwhichamountsforappropriationshavebeenrecommendedbytheBoardofSelectmenand/ortheBudgetCommittee.

NOTE F - FUND BALANCE DESIGNATED FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS’EXPENDITURE: Historically, the townspeople vote to carry certain departmental unexpendedbalancesforward to thefollowingyear forexpenditure.This isusually in lieuofadditionalappropriationsinanyparticularaccount. PublicSafety ���.�� PublicWorks 230,3��.�� Unclassified 5,182.54 23�,02�.9�

NOTEG-DEFERREDREVENUE: DeferredRevenueconsistsofthefollowing: Prepaid20�3Taxes �,�35.9� Suspense �2,�39.�� ��,8�5.��

9� ANNUALREPORT

NOTEH-EXPENDITURESINEXCESSOFAPPROPRIATIONS: Duringtheyearexpendituresexceededtotalrevenueandappropriationsinthefollowinggeneralfundcategories: EXPENDITURES REVENUEAND ANDFUNCTION APPROPRIATION OTHERCHARGES VARIANCEEducation �,252,53�.�5 �,252,539.�� (�.99)InterestandLienCosts 2�,08�.35 2�,�35.�9 (3�9.��)AnimalControl �,2�3.�� �,290.5� (��.80)FireTruckLoan 20,�35.00 2�,��0.8� (3�5.8�)Abatements – 3,92�.�0 (3,92�.�0)StateTreeGrowth 3,�0�.0� 3,500.00 (395.93) Abatementsarefundedthroughoverlay.Theoverdraftinotheraccountswasduetorevenuesnotmeetingbudgetedexpectations.

NOTEI-REVENUERECOGNITION-PROPERTYTAXES: TheTown’spropertytaxforthecurrentyearwasleviedJune2�,20�2ontheassessedvaluelistedasofApril�,20�2foralltaxablerealandpersonalpropertylocated in the town.TaxesweredueonOctober2,20�2with interest at�%perannum or part thereof commencing October 2, 2012. Liens are filed on any real propertywheretaxesremainunpaidbetweeneightandtwelvemonthsafterthelevydate. TheNationalCouncilonGovernmentalAccounting (N.C.G.A.) InterpretationNo.3requiresthatpropertytaxrevenueberecognizedonlytotheextentitwillbecollectedwithin�0daysfollowingtheyearend.Thedeferredtaxrevenueshownonthebalancesheetrepresentspropertytaxesnotexpectedtobecollectedwithin�0daysaftertheyearend. Propertytaxesarerecognizedwhentheybecomeavailable.Availableincludesthosetaxesexpectedtobecollectedwithin�0daysafteryearendasstatedabove.Delinquent taxes are considered fully collectible and therefore no allowance foruncollectibletaxesisprovided.

NOTEJ-INTERESTCOSTINCURRED: During the current year, theTown incurred interest costs totaling $�0,853.9�whichwaschargedasanexpensetovariousoperatingaccounts.

NOTEK-RISKMANAGEMENT: TheTownisexposedtovariousrisksoflossrelatedtotorts;theftof,damageto,anddestructionofassets;errorsandomissions;injuriestoemployees;andnaturaldisasters. All significant losses are covered by commercial insurance. There has been no significant reduction in insurance coverage. Settlement amounts have not exceededinsurancecoverageforthecurrentyearorthethreeprioryears.

TOWNOFWASHINGTON 9�

NOTEL-PROPERTY,PLANT,ANDEQUIPMENT: The following is a summary of changes in fixed assets at December 31, 2012: BALANCE BALANCE JAN�,20�2 ADDITIONS DISPOSALS DEC3�,20�2LandandImprovements 20,�00.00 – – 20,�00.00Buildings ��5,905.00 ��5,905.00Equipment ��8,�2�.00 2,���.00 �5�,3�0.00MotorVehicles 599,0��.00 �3,9��.00 (�,�8�.00) �0�,528.00Infrastructure ��,9��,��0.00 ��,9��,��0.00 �3,�55,83�.00 ��,�83.00 (�,�8�.00) �3,���,033.00AccumulatedDepreciation (9,��3,��5.00) (39�,��3.00) 3,50�.00 (�0,05�,38�.00)NetProperty,Plant,and Equipment 3,�92,39�.00 (3�9,��0.00) (3,082.00) 3,�09,��9.00

Depreciation expense for the period totaled $39�,��3.00. Of that amount,$�,092.00was forGeneralGovernment,$350,���.00was forPublicWorks, and$38,885.00wasforPublicSafety.

NOTEM-OVERLAPPINGDEBT: TheTownofWashingtonisaparticipantinMSAD#�0andissubjecttoannualassessmentofitsproportionalshareofschoolexpenses.Long-termdebtoutstandinginMSAD#�0forwhichtheTownofWashingtonwouldbeproportionallyresponsibleintheeventtheSchooldefaultedisapproximately$�3,�8�,35�.00atJune30,20�2.TheTownofWashington’s sharewouldbeapproximately�0.0�%of thedebtor$�,353,89�.00. TheTownofWashington is situated inKnoxCountyand is therefore subjectto annual assessment of its proportional share of county taxes. Long-term debtoutstanding in Knox County for which the Town of Washington would beproportionally responsible in the event the County defaulted was $2,500,000.00atDecember3�,20�2.TheTownofWashington’ssharewouldbeapproximately�.9����%or$�9,���.00.

NOTEN-SUBSEQUENTEVENTS: Managementhasmadeanevaluationofsubsequenteventstoandincludingtheaudit report date, which was the date the financial statements were available to be issued,anddeterminedthatanysubsequenteventsthatwouldrequirerecognitionordisclosure have been considered in the preparation of the financial statements.

98 ANNUALREPORT

ScheduleA-�TOWN OF WASHINGTON

Budgetary Comparison Schedule - General Fundfor the year ended December 31, 2012

ORIGINALAND FINALBUDGET ACTUALREVENUES: PropertyTaxes �,�22,53�.9� �,���,902.��ExciseTaxes 200,000.00 205,32�.��IntergovernmentalRevenues �5,000.00 �5,000.00HomesteadReimbursement 3�,8��.25 3�,8��.25BuildingPermits-Town 2,000.00 2,8�5.80TreeGrowthReimbursement 3,500.00 3,�0�.0�VeteransReimbursement �,�00.00 �,���.00Miscellaneous 8,500.00 ��,82�.80Interest �8,000.00 2�,580.9�PublicWorks 5�,�88.50PublicAssistance 85�.88GeneralGovernment 3�,8��.22BETEReimbursement 32,2�2.00PublicSafety 32,2��.�5 �,5��.2�TotalRevenues �,98�,993.8� 2,093,85�.�2 EXPENDITURES: Education-MSAD#�0 �,252,53�.�5 �,252,539.��KnoxCountyTax �29,958.00 �2�,���.85GeneralGovernment 220,��3.00 22�,098.5�PublicWorks 300,�2�.00 23�,�30.23PublicSafety 52,��3.00 32,��5.�2PublicAssistance 3,500.00 2,�90.�5Unclassified ��,385.00 ��,2�3.�8TCSWMO 29,�89.00 29,�88.�8KnoxCommunication 38,���.00 3�,��5.00DebtPrincipal ��8,828.95DebtInterest �0,853.9�TotalExpenditures 2,0��,�2�.�5 2,��2,080.9�

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Statement of Changes in Unappropriated Surplusfor the year ended December 31, 2012

UnappropriatedSurplus,January� 585,53�.29 INCREASES: OperatingAccountBalancesLapsed-Net(ScheduleA-�) 55,�2�.28 TotalAvailable ���,255.5� DECREASES: AppropriatedatAnnualTownMeeting ��,000.00IncreaseinDeferredTaxes 2,��3.59 �3,��3.59UnappropriatedSurplus,December3� 5�8,���.98

ExcessofExpendituresoverRevenues (59,�32.3�) (�8,229.32)OtherFinancingSources(Uses): LoanProceeds �22,58�.38ExcessofRevenuesandOtherSourcesover (under)ExpendituresandOtherUses (59,�32.3�) ��,358.0�FundBalance,January� �29,�80.89 �29,�80.89FundBalance,December3� ��0,��8.58 80�,�38.95

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Warrant for 2013 Annual Town Meeting

TO:JudsonButterman,Constable,TownofWashington.

GREETINGSInthenameoftheStateofMaine,youareherebyrequiredtonotifyandwarnthevotersoftheTownofWashington,KnoxCounty,Maine,qualifiedbylawtovoteintownaffairs,tomeetattheBryantCommunityRoomoftheGibbsLibrary,�0OldUnionRoad,Washington,onFriday,March29,20�3,at�0:00a.m.,thenandtheretoactonArticle�andbysecretballotonArticle2throughArticle2�,assetoutbelow,thepollinghoursthereforetobefrom�0:00a.m.until8:00p.m.;AndtonotifyandwarnsaidvoterstomeetatthePrescottMemorialSchool,�00WaldoboroRoad,Washington,onSaturday,March30,20�3,at�0:00a.m., thenandtheretoactonArticles22through5�assetoutbelow,towit:

Article �: To choose a moderator by written ballot to preside at saidmeeting.

Article 2: Toelectallnecessarytownofficersandschoolboardmembersasarerequiredtobeelected.

Article 3: Shall an Ordinance entitled “TOWN OF WASHINGTON,MAINE ORDINANCE EXEMPTING ELIGIBLE ACTIVEDUTYMILITARYPERSONNELFROMVEHICLEEXCISETAX”beadopted.

Explanation: Adoption of this Ordinance will exempt military members serving on active duty overseas or deployed for more than 180 days from paying excise tax on vehicles.

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Article �: Shall an Ordinance entitled “TOWN OF WASHINGTON,MAINE,BOARDOFAPPEALSORDINANCE”beadopted.

Explanation: Adoption of this Ordinance will establish Board of Appeals procedures and guidelines in a single ordinance and supersedes all Board of Appeals procedures in other ordinances, many of which provided inconsistent procedures and guidelines.

Article 5: Shall the Town of Washington Voting Method OrdinanceadoptedNovember5,2002,berepealed?

Explanation: In August 2012 The Maine Supreme Judicial Court determined in the case of Dennis Blanchet et al. vs. the Town of Waldoboro that the municipal voting process is controlled under the provisions of Titles 21-A and 30-A unless a town charter provides otherwise. The town ordinance adopted in 2002 was therefore illegally enacted.

Article �:Shallthe“TOWNOFWASHINGTON,MAINE,LANDUSEORDINANCE”Article IV,Section8,Violations,3rd sentencebeamendedtothephraseunderlinedbelow:

Anyperson, firmorcorporationowningorhavingcontrolofanybuildingorpremisesorpartthereofviolatinganyprovisionof this Ordinance, or failing to take the required correctivemeasures,orcomplyingwithastopworkorderafterreceivingwrittennoticeofviolation,shallbeguiltyofacivilviolationand, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine inaccordancewith30-AM.R.S.A.§��52

Explanation: This amendment is requested by the Selectmen and Code Enforcement Officer and makes failure to comply with a Stop Work Order a violation of the ordinance.

Article �: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”Article II, Sec � [Note] be amended to readasfollows:(Linedthroughtextwillbedeletedandunderlinedadded)

Mineral extraction activities which are exempt from thisOrdinancemayneedaconditionalusepermitunderprovisions

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TOWNOFWASHINGTON �05

oftheLandUseOrdinanceoftheTownofWashington,PlanningBoardapproval,aswellastheprovisionsofArticleXIoftheSitePlanreviewrequiredbytheLandUseOrdinance,andmustcomplywithotherrulesandregulationsoftheTown.];

Explanation: Conditional use permits are no longer an option from the Planning Board

Article 8: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE” Article II, Sec �, Paragraph A be amendedto read as follows: (Lined through text will be deleted andunderlinedadded)

Permits are not required for mineral extraction activities notexceeding20,000 square feetof surface area,or the removalor handlingof less than�,000 cubicyardsofmaterial, if forthe owner’s personal use and not sold.All sites which offerextraction material for sale shall obtain a permit from theplanning board. in twelve consecutive months per parcel orparcels in common schemeof development (seedefinitions).[Amended from 5,000 square feet and less than 200 cubic yards March 25, 2004]

Explanation: This amendment is recommended by the Mining Ordinance Review Committee, exempts gravel operations from requiring permits if for the owner’s personal use, but requires planning board approval for all mineral extractions for materials which are to be sold.

Article 9:Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE” Article III, Section 5-E Definitions, beamendedtoreadasfollows:(Linedthroughtextwillbedeletedandunderlinedadded)

Small mineral extraction operations: {S} Excavations that are less than 1 acre in size but more than 20,000 square feet; or extract more than 1,000 cubic yards within any 12 consecutive month period Excavation projects (20,000 square feet-1 acre) and extract 1,000 cubic yards within any 12 consecutive month period.

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Explanation: This amendment is recommended by the Mining Ordinance Review Committee and sets a new definition for a small mineral extraction operation.

Article 10: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”ArticleIV,Sec�,PermitRequired,beamendedto read as follows: (Lined through text will be deleted andunderlinedadded)

B.ConditionalusepermitsPlanningBoardapproval,aswellastheprovisionsofArticleXIoftheSitePlanreviewrequiredbytheLandUseOrdinance,ifapplicable,mustbeobtainedpriortomakingapplicationunderthisordinance.

Explanation: This amendment is recommended by the Mining Ordinance Review Committee and requires Planning Board approval under the provisions of both the Land Use Ordinance and Site Plan Review before making a mineral extraction application. In addition, Conditional use permits are no longer an option from the Planning Board

Article 11: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”ArticleIV,Sec�,PermitRequired,beamendedto read as follows: (Lined through text will be deleted andunderlinedadded)

E-� Any operation that was in active and legal existence as of the adoption of the Washington Land Use Ordinance in April 1988 and subsequently recognized as not requiring a permit under said ordinance and that has not undergone any expansion in area since said date may apply to the Washington Planning Board for a Certificate of Legal Operation that shall document the operation’s footprint of up to 5 acres and its operations and shall require annual compliance inspection. Said Certificate shall be the permit for said operation. Said permit is not transferable as defined in Article V, Section 5 (H) with the exception of the transfer of the permit to a member of the immediate family. Any operation that did not obtain a Certificate of Legal operation or a permit from the Planning Board after March 23, 2002 must obtain a permit from the Planning Board based on a review of the provisions of this ordinance and the Town of Washington

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Land Use Ordinance as adopted and amended to date.

Explanation: This amendment is recommended by the Mining Ordinance Review Committee and requires that any mineral extraction that does not have a Certificated of Legal Operation dated prior to March 23, 2002 must obtain and mineral extraction permit from the Planning Board.

Article 12: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”ArticleV,Sec2,ParagraphC-5beamendedtoreadasfollows:(Underlinedtextwillbeadded)

Location of existing, inactive, reclaimed areas, and proposed mineral extraction activities and structures on the property.

Explanation: This amendment is recommended by the Mining Ordinance Review Committee and requires the applicant to provide the location of any inactive and reclaimed areas.

Article 13: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE” Article V, Sec 2, be amended to add asParagraphsXandYasfollows:

X. Reclamation Plan which includes enough detail to address the provisions of Article VI, §2 Performance Standards, B and compliance with Maine Erosion and Sediment Control BMPS Section I, 1

Y. Erosion Control plan for all portions of the proposed operation which are not internally drained

Explanation: This amendment is recommended by the Mining Ordinance Review Committee and adds new requirements to the application for a mineral extraction permit.

Article 14: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE” Article V, Sec 2, be amended to add asSubparagraphfasfollows:

f. CEO shall advise the Planning Board regarding the classification of the proposed pit and application fee to be paid.

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Explanation: Recommended by the Mining Ordinance Review Committee.

Article 15: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”ArticleV,Sec5,ParagraphB-3beamendedtoaddasthelastsentenceasfollows:

The list of abutters shall be verified by the Code Enforcement Officer

Explanation: Recommended by the Mining Ordinance Review Committee and requires the Code Enforcement to ensure all abutters are notified.

Article 16: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”ArticleV,Sec5,ParagraphC-�beamendedtoallowthePlanningBoard�0daysaftercompletionofthepublichearingprocesstoissueitsdecisiononanapplication.

Article 17: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE” Article V, Sec 5, Paragraph D Required, beamendedtoreadasfollows:(Linedthroughtextwillbedeletedandunderlinedadded)

D.Operation Conditions and Limitations Before any mineral extraction activity begins, and as a condition

of the permit, the applicant shall apply for and receive all applicable permits as may be required by Town, state or federal regulations, laws or ordinances regulating such developments, including a Conditional Use Planning Board approval, as well as the provisions of Article XI of the Site Plan review required by the Land Use Ordinance.

Explanation: Conditional use permits are no longer an option from the Planning Board

Article 18: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”ArticleVI,Sec�,ParagraphA,beamendedtoreadasfollows:(Underlinedtextwillbeadded)

A. Mineral extraction activities shall conform to all applicable State laws and local ordinances or regulations. Where the

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provisions of this section conflict with specific provisions of the Land Use Ordinance, the more restrictive standards shall prevail. It is anticipated that the application will be reviewed concurrently with this Ordinance and the requirements of the Land Use Ordinance.

Article 19: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”ArticleVII,Sec2,ParagraphK,beamendedtodeleteanyandallrequirementforanapplicationlimitof�yearsandanyandallrequirementsforreapplicationafter�years.

Article 20: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”Article VIII, Sec I, Paragraphs B and C, beamendedtoreadasfollows:(Linedthroughtextwillbedeletedandunderlinedadded)

B.The annual compliance Inspection (ACI) shall be conducted by the CEO prior to the anniversary date of the permit. yearly during the months June thru October

�. TheCEOshallissueaReport of Inspection Compliance(RIC),providedhedeterminesthatthepermitholderhasnotdeviatedfromtheapprovedplan.IftheCEOdeterminesthatthepermitholder has substantially deviated from the approved plan,the CEO shall issue a Report of Inspection Non-compliance(RIN).Reports shallbewrittenandprovided to thePlanningBoard,theSelectmen,andpermitholder.TheCEOshallissuean IMMEDIATE STOP WORK ORDER FOR A SPECIFIC VIOLATION, EXCEPT FOR REMEDIAL ACTION,untilsuchtime as compliance is achieved. provide the selectmen, siteownerandsiteoperatorwithareportoutlininganyviolationsofthisordinanceandremediationrequired.

2. The CEO shall thereafter re-inspect the site to determine ifcompliancehasbeenachieved.Ifhedeterminescompliancehasbeenachieved,heshallissueaRIC,asabove.Ifhedeterminesthatcompliancehasnotbeenachieved,heshallissueaSecond Step Report of Non-compliance (SSRN). The permit holdershallagainpaythefees,asrequiredbythissubsectionforthissecondcomplianceinspection.

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3. ThePlanningBoard,afterreceiptof theSSRN,shallprovidenotice and hearing pursuant toArticleV §5-B(2) and (3), todeterminewhetherthepermitholderisincompliancewithhisapprovedpermit;and ifnot, thePlanningBoardshall revokethepermit,andrequestthattheSelectmentakeremedialaction,asispermittedbytownordinanceorStatelaw.

�. The applicant can terminate the process above at any timeprior to revocation by demonstrating compliance with hisapprovedpermitatasubsequentcomplianceinspection,whichhe requests, andpaymentof inspection fees, followedby theissuanceofaRICbytheCEO.

5. Mineral extraction may not be resumed until such time ascomplianceisachieved.Afterninetydays,ifcomplianceisnotachieved,themineralextractionpermitautomaticallyexpires.

�. AnyappealoftheactionoftheCodeEnforcementOfficerorofthePlanningBoardshallbetakentotheBoardofAppealswithin30days.

�. Any decision of the Planning Board to revoke a mineralextractionTownpermitshallberecordedintheKnoxCountyRegistry of Deeds within 30 days of the date such decisionbecomesfinal.

C.It is the responsibilityof thepermitholder to see that theinspection is done conducted as required by this section andensurepaymentoftheannualmineralextractioninspectionfeeas establishedby theBoardofSelectmen.Failure topay theannualinspectionfeemayresultina“StopWorkOrder”beingissued.

Explanation: Recommended by the Mining Ordinance and CEO and streamlines the inspection process.

Article 21: Shall the “TOWN OF WASHINGTON, MAINE, MININGORDINANCE”ArticleVIII,Sec3,ParagraphC,beamendedto read as follows: (Lined through text will be deleted andunderlinedadded)

C. The Washington Planning Board may after notice and

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hearing,withholdapprovalorrevokeanypreviousapprovals,given to any applicant, owner or operator who is found inviolationofthisordinance.TheCodeEnforcementofficershallissuea“NoticeofViolation”outlininganyviolationsandiftheorderisnotcompliedwith,theCodeEnforcementofficershallrefertheviolation(s)totheBoardofSelectmenforlegalaction

Explanation: Recommended by the Board of Selectmen and removes the ability of the Planning Board from any enforcement by relieving the Planning Board of the ability to revoke permits. The enforcement will now rest with the Board of Selectmen.

Article22:ToelectsevencitizensoftheTownofWashingtontoserveontheBudgetCommittee.

Article23:To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen toappointallnecessarytownofficials.

Article2�: To see if the Town will vote to authorize that the PlumbingInspectorbepaidfromfeescollectedfromplumbingpermits;the E9�� Coordinator be paid from E9�� application fees;the Driveway Entrance Coordinator be paid from drivewayentranceapplicationfees;andtheCodeEnforcementOfficerbepaidone-halfofanypermitapplicationfeesandone-halfofanyinspectionfeescollectedinadditiontohis/herannualstipend.

Article25: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetopayuptotheStatewagespayrateforcompensationofpersonnelandlaborcosts,andtoallowtheselectmentonegotiatetherateperhourcostforequipmentusedinmaintainingpublicroadsfortheensuingyear.

Article2�: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheMunicipalOfficerstospendanamountnottoexceed3/�2ofthebudgetedamountin each budgeted category of the 20�3 annual budget duringtheperiodfromJanuary�,20��tothedateofthe20��AnnualTownMeeting.

Explanation: This article legalizes municipal expenditures made after the fiscal year ends, but before the next Annual Town Meeting.

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Article2�: ToseeiftheTownwillfixadatewhentaxeswillbedueandpayable,andfixarateofinteresttobechargedonunpaidtaxesaftersaiddate.

(Selectmen and Tax Collector recommend 2013 taxes will be due and payable on October 1st) (Maximum allowed by State Law: 7.0%)

Article28: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetosettheinterestratetobepaidbytheTownonabatedtaxesat8%.

Explanation: If taxes are paid and later abated, the Town must refund the abated taxes and pay interest on them. 36 MRSA, Sub. Sect. 506A calls for interest of 12% on abated taxes if the Town fails to set a rate. The rate set by the Town cannot be less than 8%.

Article29: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheMunicipalOfficersto make a determination regarding the closing or opening ofroads to winter maintenance pursuant to 23 MRSA Section2953.

Article30: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheSelectmentoselland dispose of property acquired by tax liens, other liens orotherprocesses,andtoissuequitclaimdeedsforsame.Beforegoingtopublicauction,Selectmenareauthorizedtoofferthesaleof theproperty to the formerownerand tonegotiate thesale to the former owner at a price that the Selectmen deemmostadvantageoustotheTown.Ifofferisnotacceptedin�0days,theSelectmenmaybegintheauctioningprocess.AllnetproceedsfromanyauctionshallbeplacedintheTown’sRoadReserveaccount.

Article3�: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheSelectmentosignaquitclaimdeedonbehalfof theTown toconvey theparcelof real estate described below to John F. Medeika, a formerownerofthesaidrealestate,inexchangeforthesumofsixteenthousand five hundred fifty and 83/�00 dollars ($��,550.83)whichistheamountthatisowedandwouldhavebeenowedtotheTownforunpaidpropertytaxesassessedonthisrealestatesince2009:

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Beginning at a stake on the shore of Medomak Lake (alsoknownasWashingtonPond)onapointoflandwhichisthefirstpoint westerly of the dam; then South 30° East one hundred(�00)feet toanironstake; thenSouth3�°Westonehundred(�00)feettoanironstakeatanangle;thenSouth50°Westonehundred(�00)feettoanironpostatacorner;thenNorth32°Westninety-five(95)feet,moreorless,toanironpostontheshoreofsaidMedomakLake;theneasterlytwohundred(200)feet,moreorless,bythelake,tothepointofbeginning.

AlsoconveyingarightofwayfromRoute�05tosaidlotoverotherlandnoworformerlyofLouiseL.Ames.

Reference is made to the deed from John F. Medeika to theCONNASSETPRESERVATIONTRUST,datedDecember3�,�99�,andrecordedintheKnoxCountyRegistryofDeedsinBook2�90,Page259.

Article32: ToseeiftheTownwillauthorizetheSelectmentoappropriatemoney from the sale of anyTown acquired lands to pay thecostsofsaidsale.

Article33: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen todisposeoftown-owneditemswithavalueof$�,000.00orlessundersuchtermsandconditionsastheydeemadvisable.

Article3�:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoappropriatethe20�2SnowmobileRefund to the Washington Hill & Gully Riders for the solepurpose of maintaining their snowmobile trails, to be opento theuseof thepublic fromNovember�5untilApril�andtoauthorizethemunicipalofficerstoenterintoanagreementwiththeclub,undersuchtermsandconditionsasthemunicipalofficers may deem advisable, for that purpose, or see whatactiontheTownwilltake.

Explanation: The snowmobile registration money must be appropriated annually by the Town for whatever purpose it desires. If all or part of it is appropriated to the snowmobile club, one of the conditions of that appropriation must be that the club’s trails are open to public use. Otherwise, it would be an illegal appropriation of public funds for a private group.

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Article35: Tosee if theTownwillauthorize theTaxCollector toacceptprepaymentoftaxesfortheyears20�3and20��fortaxesnotyetdueorassessed.

Article3�: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheTaxCollectortoofferaTaxClubPaymentPlanandtowaiveinterestontaxesforthoseaccountsthatarekeptcurrent.

Article3�: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetospendanygrantmoneyreceived,nottoexceedtheamountofthegrant,forthestatedpurposesofthegrantonly.

Article38: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoauthorizetheSelectmentorenewa long term $250,000 municipal line-of-credit with MachiasSavingsBankinlieuofaTaxAnticipationNote.

Article39:ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoapproveofVeteransWayastheroad name for the road leading to Map 9/Lot 9, just west ofDavisStreamBridgeonAugustaRoad.

Article�0:To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the followingGeneralFundrevenuestobeappliedtowardthe20�3propertytaxcommitment,therebydecreasingthe20�3taxcommitmentby$359,�00.00.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend:

ExciseTaxRevenue 200,000.00 StateRevenueSharing �5,000.00 TreeGrowthReimbursement 3,000.00 BuildingandPlumbingPermits �,250.00 MiningPermitsandInspections �,000.00 InterestonOverdueTaxes �8,000.00 VeteransReimbursement �,�00.00 OtherTownFeesCollected 8,000.00 Unexpended20�2Appropriations ��,000.00 UndesignatedFundBalance �5,000.00 GeneralFundInterest 2,000.00 Total 358,�50.00

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Article��: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$��,�8�.00frompropertytaxationforGeneralGovernmentOperations.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines:

Tri-countySolidWasteManagementOrganization 29,93�.00 LegalFees 5,000.00 Administration 3�,550.00 Advertising 500.00 AuditofTownBooks �,�00.00 ComputerAnnualFees 8,500.00 ComputerTechSupport �,000.00 MMADues 2,�00.00 Mileage �,�00.00 OfficeEquipment 3,000.00 OfficeSupplies �,�50.00 Postage 2,000.00 PrintingandPhotocopies �00.00 SelectmenDiscretionaryFund 500.00 TaxBilling �,300.00 TownReportPrinting 3,000.00 WorkshopsandTraining 2,500.00 TaxMapInterfaceProgram �,000.00 LienCosts 2,500.00 Subtotal 3�,550.00

Total ��,�8�.00

Article�2: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$2�,�8�.00frompropertytaxationforInsurance.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines:

MMAInsuranceRiskPool ��,��0.00 UnemploymentInsurance �,833.00 Worker’sCompensationPremium �,883.00 VolunteerInsurance �00.00 FirefighterAccidentInsurance �,000.00 Total 2�,�8�.00

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Article�3: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$��5,�00.00from property taxation for Salaries, Stipends, and PayrollExpenses.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines:

SalariesandStipends 99,�00.00 Selectmen(3) �9,500.00 Secretary-Selectmen 250.00 TownClerk/TaxCollector 2�,500.00 Treasurer �2,000.00 DeputyTownClerk/ TaxCollector/Treasurer �8,�00.00 RegistrarofVoters �,000.00 BallotClerks �,000.00 EMADirector 500.00 HealthOfficer 200.00 FireWarden(2) 300.00 FireChief 2,�50.00 DeputyFireChief 2,250.00 Secretary-PlanningBoard �,000.00 Secretary–AppealsBoard 250.00 Assessor’sAgent �,500.00 AnimalControlOfficer 3,000.00 DeputyAnimalControlOfficer 500.00 CodeEnforcementOfficer 8,000.00 Constable �00.00 ModeratorofMarchtownmeeting 200.00 SchoolBoardMemberStipend(2) �,000.00 CustodialServices �,000.00 Sub-total 99,�00.00 FICAPayrollExpenses ��,000.00

Total ��5,�00.00

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Article��: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$3��,8�8.00from property taxation for Maintenance of Town Roads andrelatedoperations.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines:

RoadMaintenanceMaterials&Supplies �2,000.00 TruckLeasePayment 22,2�9.00 UsedTruckPayments �,�00.00 TruckFuel ��,000.00 TruckMaintenance P�00 �,000.00 P200 �,000.00 P300 3,000.00 P�00 ��,000.00 P500 3,500.00 CuttingEdgesandSanderChains �,500.00 Culverts 5,000.00 LoaderandBackhoeFuel 2,�50.00 LoaderandBackhoeMaintenance �,500.00 GarageMortgage �2,9�9.00 GarageUtilities 3,500.00 GarageMaintenance 2,000.00 RoadMaintenanceandPlowingLabor 8�,000.00 EquipmentRental �3,000.00 ScreeningWinterSand �0,000.00 RoadSalt 50,000.00 E9��andRoadSigns �,000.00 PavingofTownRoads �0,000.00 DriverDrugTesting 500.00

Total 3��,8�8.00

Article�5: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$3,500.00frompropertytaxationforGeneralAssistance.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines:

GeneralAssistance 3,500.00

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Article��: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$5�,933.00frompropertytaxationforPublicSafety.

Selectmen and Budget Committeerecommend as advisory lines:

FireDepartmentGeneralSupport �,500.00 FireDepartmentEquipment �,500.00 FirefighterTraining 2,000.00 FirefighterPhysicals 2,500.00 FireTruckLoanPayment �8,000.00 HoseTesting 2,500.00 UnionAmbulance 9,�33.00 ISOHydrologySurvey 5,000.00 DredgingFirePond 3.200.00

Total 5�,933.00

Article��: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�0,000.00frompropertytaxationforUtilitiesandMaintenance.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines:

TownUtilities �5,000.00 BuildingMaintenance 9,500.00 CemeteryMaintenance �0,000.00 StreetLights 3,000.00 MunicipalComplexSnowRemoval 2,500.00

Total �0,000.00

Article�8: ToseeiftheTownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�,500.00frompropertytaxationforBoardsandCommittees.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines:

ConservationandParksCommittee 500.00 PlanningBoardExpense 500.00 MidcoastRegionalPlanningCommission 0.00 OrdinanceReviewCommittees 500.00Total �,500.00

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Article�9: Toseeifthetownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$�,000.00frompropertytaxationforTownCarry-overAccounts.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines:

CemeteryHeadstoneRestorationFund �,000.00 TownRecordPreservationFund �,000.00 RecreationCommitteeFund 2,000.00

Total �,000.00

Article50: Toseeifthetownwillvotetoraiseandappropriate$9,�0�.00frompropertytaxationforMiscellaneousAccounts.

Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend as advisory lines:

Line-of-creditInterestandBankFees 250.00 LincolnCountyHumaneSociety �,0�2.00 FlagsforVeteransGravesandTownParks 500.00 DamariscottaLakeWatershedDues 50.00 SocialAgenciesandConcerns �,��5.00 CoastalTrans �00.00 NewHopeforWomen �50.00 BroadreachServices �50.00 WashingtonFoodBank 2,000.00 PineTreeChapterAm.RedCross �,�00.00 SpectrumGenerations 920.00 PenquisCommunityActionProgram �,225.00 Sub-total �,��5.00

Total 9,�0�.00

Article5�: Toseeifthetownwillvotetoappropriate$5�,��8.00fromthe20�2Urban/RuralInitiativeProgramforroadimprovement.

Selectmen recommend as advisory lines: CapitalImprovementofTownRoads 2�,��8.00 PavingofTownRoads 30,000.00

Total 5�,��8.00

Givenunderourhandsonthis�thdayofMarch,20�2:

WesleyF.Daniel DonaldL.Grinnell DuaneP.Vigue Chairman Selectman SelectmanAttest: AnnDean,TownClerk

Town of WashingtonP.O. Box 408, Washington, ME 04574

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TOWN OFFICE HOURS: Monday 9-1 & 4-7 Tuesday 9-1 Wednesday 2-7 Thursday & Friday 9-1

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STATE POLICE 1-800-452-4664KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF 593-9132 CENTRAL MAINE POWER (OUTAGES) 1-800-696-1000MAINE POISON CONTROL CENTER 1-800-222-1222PENQUIS 596-0361TOWN OFFICE 845-2897 845-2131 FAXASSESSOR’S AGENT, STAN MILLAY 845-2767CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, BOB TEMPLE 993-2512 632-4741 CELLFIRE CHIEF & CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR, TOM JOHNSTON 845-2576ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER, ANDREW DINSMORE 851-0027 PAGERWASHINGTON FOOD BANK, PASTOR TIM LEWIS 845-2623WASHINGTON POST OFFICE 845-2412TRANSFER STATION 785-2261PRESCOTT SCHOOL 845-2424GIBBS LIBRARY 845-2663FIRE WARDEN/BURN PERMITS DON B. GRINNELL 845-2226 KEN BOISSE, WASHINGTON AUTO 845-2525MAINE FOREST SERVICE 1-800-367-0223GAME WARDEN 1-800-452-4664TO REPORT WILDFIRE OR ARSON 1-800-987-0257

Board of Selectmen meet Wednesdays @ 7:00pm in the Bryant Room of Gibbs LibraryPlanning Board meets the second Tuesday of the month in the Bryant Room

Appeals Board meets the second Thursday every other month in the Bryant Room

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Appeals Board ............................................................................................33Appropriations and Expenditures ..............................................................11Assessors’ Report ......................................................................................22Budget Committee ....................................................................................34Coastal Trans ..............................................................................................60Code Enforcement Officer’s Report ...........................................................36Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association ................................................44Dedication ....................................................................................................3Emergency Management Agency ..............................................................41Gibbs Library .............................................................................................51Hill & Gully Riders Snowmobile Club ......................................................50Independent Auditor’s Report ....................................................................81Madge H. Walker Trust ..............................................................................55Medomak Valley Land Trust ......................................................................46Mining Ordinance Review Committee ......................................................37Penquis .......................................................................................................59Planning Board ...........................................................................................32Plumbing Report ........................................................................................37Recreation Committee Report ....................................................................48Registrar of Voters Report ..........................................................................31Results – Special Town Meeting ................................................................80Results – Town Meeting .............................................................................67Road Foreman’s Report .............................................................................42Selectmen’s Report ......................................................................................8State Representative’s Report ....................................................................66State Senator’s Report ................................................................................65Tax Collector’s Report ...............................................................................24Town Clerk’s Report ..................................................................................19Town Officers ...............................................................................................4Treasurer’s Report ......................................................................................16Tri County Solid Waste Management Organization ..................................57U.S. Representative’s Report .....................................................................63U.S. Senator’s Report .................................................................................61Warrant for Annual Town Meeting ..........................................................103Washington Community Scholarship Committee ......................................38Washington Fire Department .....................................................................39Washington Lakes Watershed Association .................................................47

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