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Town of New Sharon Maine ANNUAL REPORT for The Calendar Year 2017

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2018 DATES TO REMEMBER January 1 March 17 Fiscal Year commences Dog licenses due Annual Town Meeting April 1 Assessment date for Real Estate Veterans and others exempt by law must notify the Assessors by this date Deadline for new or changed Tree Growth approval New Homestead Exemption applications must be received by this date for approval May 3 Large item pickup for New Sharon residents only August 18 Third Annual Prince Baker Day hosted by the New Sharon Historical Committee October 18 Large item pickup for New Sharon residents only January 7 2016 Tax Commitment Foreclosure date December 31 Fiscal year ends Taxes not paid as of January 1 2019 will be listed in the Town Report New Sharon Town Office Town Office Telephone 778 4046 Fax 778 2012 Town Office Hours for the purpose of licensing vehicles paying taxes etc Monday 10 12 30 1 6 p m Wednesday 1 7 p m Friday 10 12 30 1 6 p m Selectmen meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5 30 p m at the Town Office Planning Board meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p m at the Town Office Cover photo courtesy of Lorna Nichols www newsharon maine gov 3

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2018 DATES TO REMEMBER January 1 March 17 Fiscal Year commences Dog licenses due Annual Town Meeting April 1 Assessment date for Real Estate Veterans and others exempt by law must notify the Assessors by this date Deadline for new or changed Tree Growth approval New Homestead Exemption applications must be received by this date for approval May 3 Large item pickup for New Sharon residents only August 18 Third Annual Prince Baker Day hosted by the New Sharon Historical Committee October 18 Large item pickup for New Sharon residents only January 7 2016 Tax Commitment Foreclosure date December 31 Fiscal year ends Taxes not paid as of January 1 2019 will be listed in the Town Report New Sharon Town Office Town Office Telephone 778 4046 Fax 778 2012 Town Office Hours for the purpose of licensing vehicles paying taxes etc Monday 10 12 30 1 6 p m Wednesday 1 7 p m Friday 10 12 30 1 6 p m Selectmen meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5 30 p m at the Town Office Planning Board meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p m at the Town Office Cover photo courtesy of Lorna Nichols www newsharon maine gov 3

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This year s Town Report is Dedicated In Memory Of CONTENTS Dedication 5 Elected Officers Officials and Appointees 6 U S Senator Susan Collins Letter 8 U S Senator Angus King Letter 9 U S Congressman Bruce Poliquin Letter 10 Maine Governor Paul Lepage Letter 11 Maine Senator Tom Saviello Letter 12 Maine Representative Lance Harvell Letter 13 Chart of Expenses 14 Comparison of Budget 15 Town Warrant 16 2017 Selectmen s Financial Report 20 2017 Assessors Certification of Assessment 28 Report of the Selectmen 30 2017 Treasurers Reports 32 Real Estate Tax Lien Breakdown 36 Town Clerk and Tax Collector Reports 40 2017 Outstanding Real Estate Taxes 42 Animal Control Report 50 Code Enforcement Officer Report 50 Community Improvement Team Report 50 Fire Rescue Report 51 Historical Committee Report 51 Jim Ditzler Library Report 52 New Sharon Cemetery Report 54 New Sharon E 911 Officer Report 57 New Sharon Health Officer Report 57 New Sharon RSU 9 School Director Report 57 New Sharon Snow Riders Report 58 New Sharon Water District Report 59 Planning Board Report 59 Plumbing Inspector Report 60 Recreation Committee Report 61 Road Commissioner Report 61 Thomas F Dyer Trust Committee Report 62 Auditor s Report 63 Programs That Could Affect Your Taxes 70 4 www newsharon maine gov Marilyn Neal 1943 2017 Marilyn was born on April 9 1943 in Wichita KS She was adopted by Mary and Art Bower of Fairview OK who reared and nurtured her Marilyn graduated in 1961 from Fairview High School and in 1969 from the University of Missouri Kansas City with a degree in theater She also attended William Woods College in Fulton MO Oklahoma City University and the University of Tulsa When she embarked on a semester at the University of the Seven Seas she found her life s mate Bob Neal whose sister had been her best friend at William Woods She and Bob married on July 3 1965 They had two sons Robbie and Chris Through 15 nomadic years Marilyn and the family lived in Kansas City Montreal Allentown Pa Oxford and Warren Ohio When Bob discovered he had a farming gene they settled in 1980 in New Sharon In 1986 Marilyn and Bob shifted the farm s emphasis to Turkeys and they built it into Maine s largest Turkey farm They retired in 2015 While they built up the farm Marilyn was the family s major breadwinner for 13 years looking after records and staffing at a home health agency She also worked at Hathaway Shirt and at Keyes Fibre both in Waterville The farm was strong enough by 2005 that she could retire But there was still a house to run and she also became the farm s maker of Turkey pies Rising sales proved that no one made Turkey pies better than Marilyn She also helped vaccinate Turkeys serve customers and help at farmers markets and fairs Marilyn was a true asset to her community She served as a deacon and trustee of the New Sharon Congregational Church as well as its musician She became a member of the library board of trustees in 1999 and served on the board for 16 years Marilyn put in countless hours helping to catalog the collection She served as a substitute librarian whenever she was needed This was a great service to the library and by extension to the community She resigned from the board due to poor health She was granted Emeritus status by the board in 2015 Marilyn also served as Deputy Town Clerk Tax Collector until her illness made it too difficult We all miss her wisdom and wonderful smile She is survived by her husband Bob Neal and by sons Robert B Neal of New Sharon and Christopher A Neal of Portland and daughter in law Rachel Cormier of Portland She also leaves a brother Bruce Linda Bower of Bethany OK half sisters Mikell Adair of East Wenatchee WA Troy May of Broadbent OR Lesley Porter of Redmond WA and Jamie Gunn of Beaverton OR a dear cousin Noel Frederici of Oklahoma City sisters and brothersin law Elizabeth and Don Neitz of West Melbourne FL and Carol Hannah and Bill Piper of Rice Lake WI two nieces and four nephews www newsharon maine gov 5

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This year s Town Report is Dedicated In Memory Of CONTENTS Dedication 5 Elected Officers Officials and Appointees 6 U S Senator Susan Collins Letter 8 U S Senator Angus King Letter 9 U S Congressman Bruce Poliquin Letter 10 Maine Governor Paul Lepage Letter 11 Maine Senator Tom Saviello Letter 12 Maine Representative Lance Harvell Letter 13 Chart of Expenses 14 Comparison of Budget 15 Town Warrant 16 2017 Selectmen s Financial Report 20 2017 Assessors Certification of Assessment 28 Report of the Selectmen 30 2017 Treasurers Reports 32 Real Estate Tax Lien Breakdown 36 Town Clerk and Tax Collector Reports 40 2017 Outstanding Real Estate Taxes 42 Animal Control Report 50 Code Enforcement Officer Report 50 Community Improvement Team Report 50 Fire Rescue Report 51 Historical Committee Report 51 Jim Ditzler Library Report 52 New Sharon Cemetery Report 54 New Sharon E 911 Officer Report 57 New Sharon Health Officer Report 57 New Sharon RSU 9 School Director Report 57 New Sharon Snow Riders Report 58 New Sharon Water District Report 59 Planning Board Report 59 Plumbing Inspector Report 60 Recreation Committee Report 61 Road Commissioner Report 61 Thomas F Dyer Trust Committee Report 62 Auditor s Report 63 Programs That Could Affect Your Taxes 70 4 www newsharon maine gov Marilyn Neal 1943 2017 Marilyn was born on April 9 1943 in Wichita KS She was adopted by Mary and Art Bower of Fairview OK who reared and nurtured her Marilyn graduated in 1961 from Fairview High School and in 1969 from the University of Missouri Kansas City with a degree in theater She also attended William Woods College in Fulton MO Oklahoma City University and the University of Tulsa When she embarked on a semester at the University of the Seven Seas she found her life s mate Bob Neal whose sister had been her best friend at William Woods She and Bob married on July 3 1965 They had two sons Robbie and Chris Through 15 nomadic years Marilyn and the family lived in Kansas City Montreal Allentown Pa Oxford and Warren Ohio When Bob discovered he had a farming gene they settled in 1980 in New Sharon In 1986 Marilyn and Bob shifted the farm s emphasis to Turkeys and they built it into Maine s largest Turkey farm They retired in 2015 While they built up the farm Marilyn was the family s major breadwinner for 13 years looking after records and staffing at a home health agency She also worked at Hathaway Shirt and at Keyes Fibre both in Waterville The farm was strong enough by 2005 that she could retire But there was still a house to run and she also became the farm s maker of Turkey pies Rising sales proved that no one made Turkey pies better than Marilyn She also helped vaccinate Turkeys serve customers and help at farmers markets and fairs Marilyn was a true asset to her community She served as a deacon and trustee of the New Sharon Congregational Church as well as its musician She became a member of the library board of trustees in 1999 and served on the board for 16 years Marilyn put in countless hours helping to catalog the collection She served as a substitute librarian whenever she was needed This was a great service to the library and by extension to the community She resigned from the board due to poor health She was granted Emeritus status by the board in 2015 Marilyn also served as Deputy Town Clerk Tax Collector until her illness made it too difficult We all miss her wisdom and wonderful smile She is survived by her husband Bob Neal and by sons Robert B Neal of New Sharon and Christopher A Neal of Portland and daughter in law Rachel Cormier of Portland She also leaves a brother Bruce Linda Bower of Bethany OK half sisters Mikell Adair of East Wenatchee WA Troy May of Broadbent OR Lesley Porter of Redmond WA and Jamie Gunn of Beaverton OR a dear cousin Noel Frederici of Oklahoma City sisters and brothersin law Elizabeth and Don Neitz of West Melbourne FL and Carol Hannah and Bill Piper of Rice Lake WI two nieces and four nephews www newsharon maine gov 5

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Denis Cully 778 4046 Lorna Nichols 491 0204 Tracy Brackett Chairman 2020 491 9476 Amanda Dow Smith 2022 778 9892 Ray Merchant 2021 491 5834 Tom Charles 2019 778 3618 Dana Goldsmith 2018 778 3295 Diana Oliver Librarian 778 1128 David Dill President 778 6966 Ed Ferreria Tony Ramsey Gordon LePage 778 9235 778 2390 778 3932 Planning Board Members ELECTED OFFICERS OTHER OFFICIALS and APPOINTEES 2017 Selectmen Assessors Overseers of the Poor orna Nichols Chair 2020 L 491 0204 Darlene Power Concealed Weapons Permits Town Meeting Moderator March17 2018 FOAA Officer Travis Pond 2018 491 4815 Bob Neal 2019 779 1062 Jim Ditzler Library Cemeteries Recreation Town Clerk Pamela Griswold 2020 778 4046 Registrar of Voters Pamela Griswold 2020 778 4046 Treasurer Erin Norton 2018 778 4046 Tax Collector Pamela Griswold 2020 778 4046 Road Commissioner John Pond 2018 778 9025 Darlene Power Chair David Dill Co Chair 478 4068 778 6966 Water District Dr Thomas Ward 778 6571 Weights Measurements Tony Ramsey 778 2390 Don Cornelio 778 2687 Joyce Alcorn Mercy Hanson 778 0732 778 3367 New Sharon Historical Committee and Museum Superintendent of Schools RSU 9 Director Jeff Harris 491 6001 Health Officer Joyce Alcorn 778 0732 General Assistance Fire Chief John Welch 620 2171 Fire Warden Chris Nightengale 313 7238 Plumbing Inspector Tom Marcotte 684 4111 Code Enforcement Officer Jim Fleming 592 1642 Animal Control Officer Assessor s Agent Dexter Buzz Bridges 446 0739 Robert Stevens 778 4046 6 www newsharon maine gov E 911 Officer Forrest Bonney Chair 2019 778 4167 Darren Brann 2020 Lloyd Perkins 2018 778 9454 David Ames 2022 778 4434 David Dill 2021 778 6966 Board of Appeals Scott Nason Al Tuttle Patsy Pond Jerry Provencher John Arnold Bonita Lehigh Dyer Fund Scholarship Committee Bob Neal Dr Thomas Ward Jeff Harris 779 1062 778 6571 491 6001 Maine Senator District 17 Thomas B Saviello 645 3420 Legislative Representative District 113 Lance Harvell 287 1440 www newsharon maine gov 7

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Denis Cully 778 4046 Lorna Nichols 491 0204 Tracy Brackett Chairman 2020 491 9476 Amanda Dow Smith 2022 778 9892 Ray Merchant 2021 491 5834 Tom Charles 2019 778 3618 Dana Goldsmith 2018 778 3295 Diana Oliver Librarian 778 1128 David Dill President 778 6966 Ed Ferreria Tony Ramsey Gordon LePage 778 9235 778 2390 778 3932 Planning Board Members ELECTED OFFICERS OTHER OFFICIALS and APPOINTEES 2017 Selectmen Assessors Overseers of the Poor orna Nichols Chair 2020 L 491 0204 Darlene Power Concealed Weapons Permits Town Meeting Moderator March17 2018 FOAA Officer Travis Pond 2018 491 4815 Bob Neal 2019 779 1062 Jim Ditzler Library Cemeteries Recreation Town Clerk Pamela Griswold 2020 778 4046 Registrar of Voters Pamela Griswold 2020 778 4046 Treasurer Erin Norton 2018 778 4046 Tax Collector Pamela Griswold 2020 778 4046 Road Commissioner John Pond 2018 778 9025 Darlene Power Chair David Dill Co Chair 478 4068 778 6966 Water District Dr Thomas Ward 778 6571 Weights Measurements Tony Ramsey 778 2390 Don Cornelio 778 2687 Joyce Alcorn Mercy Hanson 778 0732 778 3367 New Sharon Historical Committee and Museum Superintendent of Schools RSU 9 Director Jeff Harris 491 6001 Health Officer Joyce Alcorn 778 0732 General Assistance Fire Chief John Welch 620 2171 Fire Warden Chris Nightengale 313 7238 Plumbing Inspector Tom Marcotte 684 4111 Code Enforcement Officer Jim Fleming 592 1642 Animal Control Officer Assessor s Agent Dexter Buzz Bridges 446 0739 Robert Stevens 778 4046 6 www newsharon maine gov E 911 Officer Forrest Bonney Chair 2019 778 4167 Darren Brann 2020 Lloyd Perkins 2018 778 9454 David Ames 2022 778 4434 David Dill 2021 778 6966 Board of Appeals Scott Nason Al Tuttle Patsy Pond Jerry Provencher John Arnold Bonita Lehigh Dyer Fund Scholarship Committee Bob Neal Dr Thomas Ward Jeff Harris 779 1062 778 6571 491 6001 Maine Senator District 17 Thomas B Saviello 645 3420 Legislative Representative District 113 Lance Harvell 287 1440 www newsharon maine gov 7

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It is an honor to represent Maine in the United States Senate I am grateful for the trust the people of our State have placed in me and welcome this opportunity to share some key accomplishments from this past year Maine has the oldest average age in the nation As Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee my top three priorities for the Committee are fighting fraud and financial abuse directed at our nation s seniors increasing investments in biomedical research and improving retirement security Following the Committee s investigation into skyrocketing prescription drug costs I authored bipartisan legislation to foster generic competition which was signed into law The Aging Committee s toll free hotline 1 855 303 9470 makes it easier for seniors to report suspected fraud and receive assistance To support the 40 million family caregivers in the United States I am proud to have authored the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to create a coordinated strategy to support family members who make countless personal and financial sacrifices to care for their loved ones The opioid crisis touches families and communities across our state As a member of the Appropriations Committee I fought for significant increases in funding to support community law enforcement and public health efforts In April the State of Maine was awarded over 2 million to fight this devastating public health crisis Additionally I have authored legislation to support grandparents and other extended family members who are raising grandchildren as a result of the nation s opioid epidemic Biomedical research has the potential to improve and save lives and also supports good jobs at research facilities here in Maine Last year the Appropriations Committee approved a 2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health for the third consecutive year This includes an increase of nearly 30 percent for research on Alzheimer s our nation s most costly disease As founder and co chair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus I work to raise awareness of the threats posed by diabetes invest in research and improve access to treatment options My bill to establish a national commission of health care experts on diabetes care and prevention was signed into law in 2017 We owe our veterans so much Last year I worked to secure the authorization of a Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Portland to support the health care of Maine s veterans in the southern part of our state I also worked to secure funding extensions to help veterans throughout rural Maine receive health care within their communities I also worked to secure funding for housing vouchers for veterans to reduce veterans homelessness Maine s contributions to our national security stretch from Kittery to Limestone I successfully advocated for critical funding for projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for construction of an additional ship that will likely be built at Bath Iron Works This funding will strengthen our national security and preserve great jobs in our state As chairman of the Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee I worked to increase funding for the TIGER program that has provided Maine with more than 122 million for vital transportation projects For housing I worked to provide 160 million to help communities protect children from the harmful effects of lead poisoning Growing our economy remains a top priority I supported the comprehensive tax reform bill because it will help lower and middle income families keep more of their hard earned money boost the economy and encourage businesses both small and large to grow and create jobs here in Maine and around the country This legislation contains key provisions I authored that are important to Mainers including preserving the deduction for state and local taxes expanding the deduction for medical expenses and enabling public employees such as firefighters teachers and police officers as well as clergy and employees of nonprofits to make catch up contributions to their retirement accounts I led the effort to ensure that the tax cut will not trigger automatic budget cuts to Medicare or any other programs A Maine value that always guides me is our unsurpassed work ethic As of December 2017 I have cast more than 6 500 consecutive votes continuing my record of never missing a roll call vote since my Senate service began in 1997 I appreciate the opportunity to serve Franklin County and Maine in the United States Senate If ever I can be of assistance to you please contact my Lewiston office at 207 784 6969 or visit my website at www collins senate gov May 2018 be a good year for you your family your community and our state 8 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 9

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It is an honor to represent Maine in the United States Senate I am grateful for the trust the people of our State have placed in me and welcome this opportunity to share some key accomplishments from this past year Maine has the oldest average age in the nation As Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee my top three priorities for the Committee are fighting fraud and financial abuse directed at our nation s seniors increasing investments in biomedical research and improving retirement security Following the Committee s investigation into skyrocketing prescription drug costs I authored bipartisan legislation to foster generic competition which was signed into law The Aging Committee s toll free hotline 1 855 303 9470 makes it easier for seniors to report suspected fraud and receive assistance To support the 40 million family caregivers in the United States I am proud to have authored the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to create a coordinated strategy to support family members who make countless personal and financial sacrifices to care for their loved ones The opioid crisis touches families and communities across our state As a member of the Appropriations Committee I fought for significant increases in funding to support community law enforcement and public health efforts In April the State of Maine was awarded over 2 million to fight this devastating public health crisis Additionally I have authored legislation to support grandparents and other extended family members who are raising grandchildren as a result of the nation s opioid epidemic Biomedical research has the potential to improve and save lives and also supports good jobs at research facilities here in Maine Last year the Appropriations Committee approved a 2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health for the third consecutive year This includes an increase of nearly 30 percent for research on Alzheimer s our nation s most costly disease As founder and co chair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus I work to raise awareness of the threats posed by diabetes invest in research and improve access to treatment options My bill to establish a national commission of health care experts on diabetes care and prevention was signed into law in 2017 We owe our veterans so much Last year I worked to secure the authorization of a Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Portland to support the health care of Maine s veterans in the southern part of our state I also worked to secure funding extensions to help veterans throughout rural Maine receive health care within their communities I also worked to secure funding for housing vouchers for veterans to reduce veterans homelessness Maine s contributions to our national security stretch from Kittery to Limestone I successfully advocated for critical funding for projects at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for construction of an additional ship that will likely be built at Bath Iron Works This funding will strengthen our national security and preserve great jobs in our state As chairman of the Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee I worked to increase funding for the TIGER program that has provided Maine with more than 122 million for vital transportation projects For housing I worked to provide 160 million to help communities protect children from the harmful effects of lead poisoning Growing our economy remains a top priority I supported the comprehensive tax reform bill because it will help lower and middle income families keep more of their hard earned money boost the economy and encourage businesses both small and large to grow and create jobs here in Maine and around the country This legislation contains key provisions I authored that are important to Mainers including preserving the deduction for state and local taxes expanding the deduction for medical expenses and enabling public employees such as firefighters teachers and police officers as well as clergy and employees of nonprofits to make catch up contributions to their retirement accounts I led the effort to ensure that the tax cut will not trigger automatic budget cuts to Medicare or any other programs A Maine value that always guides me is our unsurpassed work ethic As of December 2017 I have cast more than 6 500 consecutive votes continuing my record of never missing a roll call vote since my Senate service began in 1997 I appreciate the opportunity to serve Franklin County and Maine in the United States Senate If ever I can be of assistance to you please contact my Lewiston office at 207 784 6969 or visit my website at www collins senate gov May 2018 be a good year for you your family your community and our state 8 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 9

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S T A T E O F M A IN E OFFIC E OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATIO N A U G U S T A M A IN E 04333 0001 PAUL R LEPAGE GOVERNOR Dear Citizens of New Sharon Town of New Sharon 11 School Lane New Sharon ME 04955 For the past seven years as your Governor my priority has been to make Maine our people prosper Helping you keep more money in your wallet by reducing taxes has been part of that mission Fellow Mainers It is a true honor to serve on behalf of the honest and hardworking men and women of our Great State As your Representative I am proud that by working with everyone Republicans Democrats and Independents we were able to achieve some major victories for Maine in 2017 Creating and protecting jobs has been and remains one of my top priorities in Congress and this year we had some big successes Continuing our work from last Congress I joined forces with Senators Collins and King to fight to ensure the Department of Defense uses American tax dollars to purchase American made products like the shoes made by the nearly 900 hardworking Mainers at New Balance Too often in the past our foreign competitors made these shoes for our troops but we won the fight this year and now those shoes can be made in the Pine Tree State This is a huge victory for the 900 hardworking Mainers at New Balance in Skowhegan Norway and Norridgewock In addition the House of Representatives voted 418 1 to pass my bill to help business development and job creation in Old Town and the House Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously in favor of my bill to help worm and clam harvesters settle boundary disputes with Acadia National Park These are two more big wins for job creation in Maine and I will not let up one inch until they become law Thankfully this year we stopped the Trans Pacific Partnership TPP in its tracks and fought against other unfair trade deals I testified before the International Trade Commission ITC on behalf of Colombia Forest Products in Aroostook County when illegal Chinese products were hurting their business and threatening its 161 workers I was thrilled the ITC ruled in favor of Mainers and against illegal Chinese manufacturers Mainers are the hardest working people in the world and we can compete and win against anyone but the rules must be fair As a new member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee I created a Veterans Advisory Panel comprised of Maine Veterans from all corners of our Great State This panel gives Maine Veterans a direct seat at the table and a voice in Washington D C Together we worked to address malpractice at Togus resolved numerous late payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs VA to several rural Maine hospitals and settled dozens of Maine Veteran s disability claims at the VA Unacceptably this past year multiple members of Congress committed sexual harassment in the workplace This is reprehensible behavior and should not be tolerated anywhere As the lead Republican I joined Democrats and Republicans to pass a resolution that significantly changes outdated sexual harassment procedures in the House of Representatives Employees should always feel safe and comfortable in their own workplace and it is past time Congress resolves this issue Lastly I am extremely proud of the services that our Congressional office has been able to provide to help hundreds of Mainers in the past two years Whether it is a helping a Veteran navigate the bureaucracy at the VA assisting an elderly Mainer with Medicare issues or advising a Mainer with a case at the IRS my office is always available to help I encourage anyone who is experiencing problems with a government agency including our Veterans when dealing with the VA to contact one of my Congressional offices in Maine Bangor 942 0583 Lewiston 784 0768 Caribou 492 1600 or visit my website at Poliquin House Gov We have made great progress but our work is far from over The Great State of Maine and our Nation face many critical challenges Please know that I am working hard every day to serve you and that I will continue to work here at home and in Washington D C for our families Veterans elderly Mainers local small businesses and communities It is an honor to represent you and our fellow Mainers in Congress As of 2016 towns and cities owned land and buildings valued at nearly 5 5 billion statewide Large and wealthy non profits such as hospitals and colleges often escape paying property taxes on their vast real estate holdings totaling more than 5 1 billion statewide In Maine nearly 2 5 million acres of land have been set aside for conservation by the federal and state governments and non profit organizations including land trusts Municipalities are losing out on property taxes on an estimated 2 billion in land that has been either removed from the tax rolls or prohibited from development shifting the cost of municipal services to local homeowners through higher property taxes It s time to recognize the results of taking property off the tax rolls and identify solutions to reduce the burden on our homeowners My administration s proposals have been met with staunch resistance In 1993 about 35 800 acres of land were documented as land trust owned That number has increased by an astonishing 1 270 percent Land trusts now control over 490 000 acres with an estimated value of 403 million We must restore the balance We will be working this session to ensure all land owners are contributing to the local tax base It s time for them to pay their fair share I encourage you to ask your local officials how much land in your municipality has been taken off the tax rolls as well as how much in tax revenue that land would have been contributing today to offset your property taxes If ever I can be of assistance to you or if you have any questions or suggestions I encourage you to contact my office by calling 287 3531 or by visiting our website at www maine gov governor Sincerely Paul R LePage Governor Best wishes PHONE 207 287 3531 Voice Bruce Poliquin Maine s 2nd District Congressman 10 Too many Maine families are facing skyrocketing property taxes that strain household budgets Our elderly on fixed incomes are particularly vulnerable to these increases School budgets are often blamed for annual increases in property taxes But there s another reason A tremendous amount of land and property value has been taken off the tax rolls leaving homeowners to pick up the tab 888 577 6690 TTY FAX 207 287 1034 www maine gov www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 11

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S T A T E O F M A IN E OFFIC E OF THE GOVERNOR 1 STATE HOUSE STATIO N A U G U S T A M A IN E 04333 0001 PAUL R LEPAGE GOVERNOR Dear Citizens of New Sharon Town of New Sharon 11 School Lane New Sharon ME 04955 For the past seven years as your Governor my priority has been to make Maine our people prosper Helping you keep more money in your wallet by reducing taxes has been part of that mission Fellow Mainers It is a true honor to serve on behalf of the honest and hardworking men and women of our Great State As your Representative I am proud that by working with everyone Republicans Democrats and Independents we were able to achieve some major victories for Maine in 2017 Creating and protecting jobs has been and remains one of my top priorities in Congress and this year we had some big successes Continuing our work from last Congress I joined forces with Senators Collins and King to fight to ensure the Department of Defense uses American tax dollars to purchase American made products like the shoes made by the nearly 900 hardworking Mainers at New Balance Too often in the past our foreign competitors made these shoes for our troops but we won the fight this year and now those shoes can be made in the Pine Tree State This is a huge victory for the 900 hardworking Mainers at New Balance in Skowhegan Norway and Norridgewock In addition the House of Representatives voted 418 1 to pass my bill to help business development and job creation in Old Town and the House Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously in favor of my bill to help worm and clam harvesters settle boundary disputes with Acadia National Park These are two more big wins for job creation in Maine and I will not let up one inch until they become law Thankfully this year we stopped the Trans Pacific Partnership TPP in its tracks and fought against other unfair trade deals I testified before the International Trade Commission ITC on behalf of Colombia Forest Products in Aroostook County when illegal Chinese products were hurting their business and threatening its 161 workers I was thrilled the ITC ruled in favor of Mainers and against illegal Chinese manufacturers Mainers are the hardest working people in the world and we can compete and win against anyone but the rules must be fair As a new member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee I created a Veterans Advisory Panel comprised of Maine Veterans from all corners of our Great State This panel gives Maine Veterans a direct seat at the table and a voice in Washington D C Together we worked to address malpractice at Togus resolved numerous late payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs VA to several rural Maine hospitals and settled dozens of Maine Veteran s disability claims at the VA Unacceptably this past year multiple members of Congress committed sexual harassment in the workplace This is reprehensible behavior and should not be tolerated anywhere As the lead Republican I joined Democrats and Republicans to pass a resolution that significantly changes outdated sexual harassment procedures in the House of Representatives Employees should always feel safe and comfortable in their own workplace and it is past time Congress resolves this issue Lastly I am extremely proud of the services that our Congressional office has been able to provide to help hundreds of Mainers in the past two years Whether it is a helping a Veteran navigate the bureaucracy at the VA assisting an elderly Mainer with Medicare issues or advising a Mainer with a case at the IRS my office is always available to help I encourage anyone who is experiencing problems with a government agency including our Veterans when dealing with the VA to contact one of my Congressional offices in Maine Bangor 942 0583 Lewiston 784 0768 Caribou 492 1600 or visit my website at Poliquin House Gov We have made great progress but our work is far from over The Great State of Maine and our Nation face many critical challenges Please know that I am working hard every day to serve you and that I will continue to work here at home and in Washington D C for our families Veterans elderly Mainers local small businesses and communities It is an honor to represent you and our fellow Mainers in Congress As of 2016 towns and cities owned land and buildings valued at nearly 5 5 billion statewide Large and wealthy non profits such as hospitals and colleges often escape paying property taxes on their vast real estate holdings totaling more than 5 1 billion statewide In Maine nearly 2 5 million acres of land have been set aside for conservation by the federal and state governments and non profit organizations including land trusts Municipalities are losing out on property taxes on an estimated 2 billion in land that has been either removed from the tax rolls or prohibited from development shifting the cost of municipal services to local homeowners through higher property taxes It s time to recognize the results of taking property off the tax rolls and identify solutions to reduce the burden on our homeowners My administration s proposals have been met with staunch resistance In 1993 about 35 800 acres of land were documented as land trust owned That number has increased by an astonishing 1 270 percent Land trusts now control over 490 000 acres with an estimated value of 403 million We must restore the balance We will be working this session to ensure all land owners are contributing to the local tax base It s time for them to pay their fair share I encourage you to ask your local officials how much land in your municipality has been taken off the tax rolls as well as how much in tax revenue that land would have been contributing today to offset your property taxes If ever I can be of assistance to you or if you have any questions or suggestions I encourage you to contact my office by calling 287 3531 or by visiting our website at www maine gov governor Sincerely Paul R LePage Governor Best wishes PHONE 207 287 3531 Voice Bruce Poliquin Maine s 2nd District Congressman 10 Too many Maine families are facing skyrocketing property taxes that strain household budgets Our elderly on fixed incomes are particularly vulnerable to these increases School budgets are often blamed for annual increases in property taxes But there s another reason A tremendous amount of land and property value has been taken off the tax rolls leaving homeowners to pick up the tab 888 577 6690 TTY FAX 207 287 1034 www maine gov www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 11

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Senator Thomas B Saviello 3 State House Station Augusta ME 04333 0003 207 287 1505 128th Legislature Senate of Maine Senate District 17 Joint Committees Chair Environment Natural Resources Agriculture Conservation Forestry Government Oversight Committee Senate Standing Committee Committee on Bills in the Second Reading Citizens Friends and Neighbors In 1796 George Washington delivered his farewell speech to the nation He said The impressions with which I first undertook the arduous trust were explained on the proper occasion In the discharge of this trust I will only say that I have with good intentions contributed towards the organization and administration of the government the best exertions of which a very fallible judgment was capable Sixteen years ago I embarked on an arduous adventure representing the area as a State Representative I was given a trust to be a voice in Augusta In 2010 many of you joined my circle of responsibilities as I was elected State Senator for Franklin County and four towns in Kennebec County Today I am thank you In these last sixteen years you have open your homes to me You have shared your thoughts and concerns TOGETHER we have laughed argued yes argued and cried WE have welcomed home our veterans and recognized them for their service to this State and our Country WE have celebrated births and mourned those we have lost In the last 16 years we have marched together in parades and cooked a whole bunch of chickens You have so graciously let me become part of your communities and families For that I thank you I am both humbled by your support and have been honored to serve you as your State Senator You have entrusted your trust and confidence in me of which I never forget Thank you for allowing me to represent you in Augusta State Senator Tom Saviello Fax 207 287 1527 TTY 207 287 1583 Message Service 1 800 423 6900 Website legislature maine gov senate 12 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 13

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Senator Thomas B Saviello 3 State House Station Augusta ME 04333 0003 207 287 1505 128th Legislature Senate of Maine Senate District 17 Joint Committees Chair Environment Natural Resources Agriculture Conservation Forestry Government Oversight Committee Senate Standing Committee Committee on Bills in the Second Reading Citizens Friends and Neighbors In 1796 George Washington delivered his farewell speech to the nation He said The impressions with which I first undertook the arduous trust were explained on the proper occasion In the discharge of this trust I will only say that I have with good intentions contributed towards the organization and administration of the government the best exertions of which a very fallible judgment was capable Sixteen years ago I embarked on an arduous adventure representing the area as a State Representative I was given a trust to be a voice in Augusta In 2010 many of you joined my circle of responsibilities as I was elected State Senator for Franklin County and four towns in Kennebec County Today I am thank you In these last sixteen years you have open your homes to me You have shared your thoughts and concerns TOGETHER we have laughed argued yes argued and cried WE have welcomed home our veterans and recognized them for their service to this State and our Country WE have celebrated births and mourned those we have lost In the last 16 years we have marched together in parades and cooked a whole bunch of chickens You have so graciously let me become part of your communities and families For that I thank you I am both humbled by your support and have been honored to serve you as your State Senator You have entrusted your trust and confidence in me of which I never forget Thank you for allowing me to represent you in Augusta State Senator Tom Saviello Fax 207 287 1527 TTY 207 287 1583 Message Service 1 800 423 6900 Website legislature maine gov senate 12 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 13

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2017 CHART OF EXPENSES COMPARISON OF APPROVED BUDGET ACTUAL 2017 vs 2018 Voter Approved 2017 Actual 2017 Board of Selectmen Salaries 15 000 00 15 000 00 15 000 00 Town Clerk Tax Collector 21 900 00 21 900 00 25 900 00 18 3 200 00 3 009 00 Town Treasurer 12 300 00 Code Enforcement Officer Description Administration 61 023 3 Town Office 12 763 1 Ambulance 15 628 1 Discounts Abatements 42 838 2 Town Officer Salaries 72 409 4 Fire Rescue Operating Truck Reserve Fund 66 245 3 Solid Waste Disposal 993 485 5 County Tax 118 459 6 Other 69 120 3 Deputy Clerk Tax Collector 12 300 00 12 300 00 0 10 000 00 10 000 00 10 000 00 0 Administration 48 982 00 35 054 38 13 927 62 47 850 00 2 Technology Fund 10 650 00 5 176 33 5 473 67 10 000 00 39 Assessor s Agent 10 000 00 10 000 00 Town Office 21 000 00 12 762 64 8 237 36 Snowblowing Rte 2 Sidewalk 1 500 00 613 78 886 22 1 500 00 0 Street Lights 7 000 00 6 397 87 602 13 7 000 00 0 26 08 230 000 00 0 71 000 00 71 000 00 0 143 500 00 141 993 00 1 507 00 143 500 00 0 Snowplowing Contract 71 000 00 16 000 00 24 10 000 00 10 000 00 0 5 700 00 5 700 00 5 700 00 0 Solid Waste Disposal Curbside Pickup 93 500 00 93 484 93 15 07 98 000 00 5 Ambulance 12 519 00 15 628 00 3 109 00 12 500 00 0 New Sharon Fire Rescue 75 100 00 56 244 62 62 850 00 16 Firetruck Reserve Account 10 000 00 10 000 00 New Sharon Historical Committee 3 000 00 2 753 95 246 05 3 300 00 10 General Assistance 1 500 00 500 72 999 28 1 000 00 33 Jim Ditzler Library 20 500 00 19 131 66 1 368 34 23 000 00 12 Fire Protection 19 402 00 19 402 00 7 000 00 3 432 14 3 567 86 5 000 00 29 18 000 00 18 440 70 440 70 16 000 00 11 Animal Control 6 625 00 6 625 00 Abatements 5 000 00 9 321 77 4 321 77 New Sharon Rec Department Insurance Worker s Comp Other Fire Protection 19 402 00 Ditzler Library 19 131 66 Mowing Cemeteries 5 700 00 General Assistance 500 72 New Sharon Recreation Dept 3 432 14 Street Lights 6 397 87 Animal Control 6 625 00 Historical Committee 2 753 95 Technology Fund 5 176 33 TOTAL 69 119 67 230 000 00 229 973 92 15 000 00 50 Roads Capital Improvement Reserve Acct 10 000 00 Mowing of Cemeteries School Assessment RSU 9 1 011 664 50 0 0 Roads Summer Maintenance 191 00 Selectmen Recommend 2018 Change 3 200 00 Roads Winter Maintenance Winter Summer Roads Bridges Paving 453 581 22 Difference Carryover 2017 to 2018 Contingency Fund Social Security Health Officer Expenses Discounts within 30 days on taxes paid 18 855 38 10 000 00 19 402 00 7 014 00 10 000 00 10 000 00 8 000 00 7 528 56 471 44 250 00 200 00 50 00 36 000 00 33 516 37 2 483 63 0 0 6 0 10 000 00 0 8 500 00 6 500 00 100 36 000 00 0 948 128 00 897 091 34 937 016 00 1 From Surplus 14 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 15

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2017 CHART OF EXPENSES COMPARISON OF APPROVED BUDGET ACTUAL 2017 vs 2018 Voter Approved 2017 Actual 2017 Board of Selectmen Salaries 15 000 00 15 000 00 15 000 00 Town Clerk Tax Collector 21 900 00 21 900 00 25 900 00 18 3 200 00 3 009 00 Town Treasurer 12 300 00 Code Enforcement Officer Description Administration 61 023 3 Town Office 12 763 1 Ambulance 15 628 1 Discounts Abatements 42 838 2 Town Officer Salaries 72 409 4 Fire Rescue Operating Truck Reserve Fund 66 245 3 Solid Waste Disposal 993 485 5 County Tax 118 459 6 Other 69 120 3 Deputy Clerk Tax Collector 12 300 00 12 300 00 0 10 000 00 10 000 00 10 000 00 0 Administration 48 982 00 35 054 38 13 927 62 47 850 00 2 Technology Fund 10 650 00 5 176 33 5 473 67 10 000 00 39 Assessor s Agent 10 000 00 10 000 00 Town Office 21 000 00 12 762 64 8 237 36 Snowblowing Rte 2 Sidewalk 1 500 00 613 78 886 22 1 500 00 0 Street Lights 7 000 00 6 397 87 602 13 7 000 00 0 26 08 230 000 00 0 71 000 00 71 000 00 0 143 500 00 141 993 00 1 507 00 143 500 00 0 Snowplowing Contract 71 000 00 16 000 00 24 10 000 00 10 000 00 0 5 700 00 5 700 00 5 700 00 0 Solid Waste Disposal Curbside Pickup 93 500 00 93 484 93 15 07 98 000 00 5 Ambulance 12 519 00 15 628 00 3 109 00 12 500 00 0 New Sharon Fire Rescue 75 100 00 56 244 62 62 850 00 16 Firetruck Reserve Account 10 000 00 10 000 00 New Sharon Historical Committee 3 000 00 2 753 95 246 05 3 300 00 10 General Assistance 1 500 00 500 72 999 28 1 000 00 33 Jim Ditzler Library 20 500 00 19 131 66 1 368 34 23 000 00 12 Fire Protection 19 402 00 19 402 00 7 000 00 3 432 14 3 567 86 5 000 00 29 18 000 00 18 440 70 440 70 16 000 00 11 Animal Control 6 625 00 6 625 00 Abatements 5 000 00 9 321 77 4 321 77 New Sharon Rec Department Insurance Worker s Comp Other Fire Protection 19 402 00 Ditzler Library 19 131 66 Mowing Cemeteries 5 700 00 General Assistance 500 72 New Sharon Recreation Dept 3 432 14 Street Lights 6 397 87 Animal Control 6 625 00 Historical Committee 2 753 95 Technology Fund 5 176 33 TOTAL 69 119 67 230 000 00 229 973 92 15 000 00 50 Roads Capital Improvement Reserve Acct 10 000 00 Mowing of Cemeteries School Assessment RSU 9 1 011 664 50 0 0 Roads Summer Maintenance 191 00 Selectmen Recommend 2018 Change 3 200 00 Roads Winter Maintenance Winter Summer Roads Bridges Paving 453 581 22 Difference Carryover 2017 to 2018 Contingency Fund Social Security Health Officer Expenses Discounts within 30 days on taxes paid 18 855 38 10 000 00 19 402 00 7 014 00 10 000 00 10 000 00 8 000 00 7 528 56 471 44 250 00 200 00 50 00 36 000 00 33 516 37 2 483 63 0 0 6 0 10 000 00 0 8 500 00 6 500 00 100 36 000 00 0 948 128 00 897 091 34 937 016 00 1 From Surplus 14 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 15

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ARTICLE 13 Request 1 500 ARTICLE 14 Request 7 000 TOWN WARRANT Annual Town Meeting To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Street Lights for the ensuing year Town of New Sharon March 17 2018 9 00 A M ARTICLE 15 Request 230 000 Please note the following are draft Articles at the time of printing Please check the posted warrant for the final language To Mercy Hanson Resident of the Town of New Sharon in the County of Franklin Greetings In the name of the State of Maine you are hereby required to notify and warn voters of the Town of New Sharon in the said county qualified by law to vote in Town affairs to meet in Cape Cod Hill School in said Town on Saturday March 17 2018 AD at nine o clock in the morning then and there to act on the following articles to wit ARTICLE 1 To choose a moderator by written ballot to preside at said meeting ARTICLE 2 To choose a clerk for the ensuing year ARTICLE 3 Shall the Town vote to increase the property tax levy limit of 448 277 established for the Town of New Sharon by State Law in the event that the municipal budget approved under the following articles will result in a tax commitment that exceeds that property tax levy limit Statement of fact By State law this article must be voted on by WRITTEN BALLOT ARTICLE 4 Request 15 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for salaries for the Board of Selectmen for the ensuing year ARTICLE 5 Request 29 100 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for salaries for the positions of Town Clerk Town Tax Collector and Deputy Clerk Tax Collector Town Clerk 11 600 00 Town Tax Collector 14 300 00 Deputy Clerk Tax Collector 3 200 00 Total 29 100 00 ARTICLE 6 Request 12 300 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for the salary of Town Treasurer for the ensuing year ARTICLE 7 Request 10 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for the salary of Code Enforcement Officer for the ensuing year ARTICLE 8 To choose all other necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year Water District Trustee 5 year term Water District Trustee 2 year term ARTICLE 9 Request 47 850 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of 47 850 for the administration expenses of theTown for the ensuing year ARTICLE 10 Request 10 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for a Technology Fund to upgrade computers printers software and other equipment and or services with any remaining balance to be carried forward ARTICLE 11 Request 15 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for Assessor s Agent with any remaining balance to be carried forward ARTICLE 12 Request 16 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for operation of the Town Office Utilities 15 000 00 Contracted Services 2 400 00 Maintenance and Repair 3 600 00 Total 16 000 16 www newsharon maine gov To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to clear the Rt 2 sidewalk Labor gas and supplies 1 500 00 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for construction and maintenance of Summer Roads for the ensuing year Request 230 000 00 Less 2017 Local Road Assistance received 44 131 00 Total to be raised from taxation 185 869 00 ARTICLE 16 Request 71 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for construction and maintenance of winter roads for the ensuing year ARTICLE 17 Request 143 500 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Snow Removal Contracts ARTICLE 18 Request 10 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for a Capital Roads Reserve Fund ARTICLE 19 Request 5 700 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Mowing of Cemeteries for the ensuing year ARTICLE 20 Request 98 000 ARTICLE 21 Request 12 500 ARTICLE 22 Request 62 850 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Solid Waste Disposal for the ensuing year To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Ambulance Subsidy Request 12 500 for July 1 2017 to June 30 2018 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for fire protection provided by New Sharon Fire and Rescue for the ensuing year Operating Budget Mileage 1 000 00 Training 2 000 00 Screenings 200 00 www newsharon maine gov Conventions 500 00 Office Supplies 500 00 Meals Ent 500 00 Insurance Dues 1 000 00 Maintenance and Repair Building 5 000 00 Vehicle 8 500 00 Total 62 850 00 Equipment 10 000 00 Uniforms Gear 10 000 00 Gas Fuel 2 000 00 Stipends 14 000 00 Utilities Electricity 900 00 Land line cell internet 1 300 00 Water 2 450 00 Heat 3 000 00 ARTICLE 23 Request 10 000 00 ARTICLE 24 Request 3 300 ARTICLE 25 Request 1 000 ARTICLE 26 Request 23 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Fire Truck Reserve Fund To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the New Sharon Historical Committee and Museum for the care and maintenance of historical information and artifacts and for the planning and hosting of Prince Baker Days To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for General Assistance for the ensuing year To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Town s operation of the Ditzler Library for the ensuing year Wages 9 828 00 Summer program 400 00 Cleaning 1 040 00 Utilities Electricity 760 00 Phone 850 00 Water 402 00 Heat 2 073 00 Dues fees 250 00 P O Box 58 00 DOT Signage 60 00 Library Calendar 40 00 Office Computer Supplies 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ARTICLE 13 Request 1 500 ARTICLE 14 Request 7 000 TOWN WARRANT Annual Town Meeting To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Street Lights for the ensuing year Town of New Sharon March 17 2018 9 00 A M ARTICLE 15 Request 230 000 Please note the following are draft Articles at the time of printing Please check the posted warrant for the final language To Mercy Hanson Resident of the Town of New Sharon in the County of Franklin Greetings In the name of the State of Maine you are hereby required to notify and warn voters of the Town of New Sharon in the said county qualified by law to vote in Town affairs to meet in Cape Cod Hill School in said Town on Saturday March 17 2018 AD at nine o clock in the morning then and there to act on the following articles to wit ARTICLE 1 To choose a moderator by written ballot to preside at said meeting ARTICLE 2 To choose a clerk for the ensuing year ARTICLE 3 Shall the Town vote to increase the property tax levy limit of 448 277 established for the Town of New Sharon by State Law in the event that the municipal budget approved under the following articles will result in a tax commitment that exceeds that property tax levy limit Statement of fact By State law this article must be voted on by WRITTEN BALLOT ARTICLE 4 Request 15 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for salaries for the Board of Selectmen for the ensuing year ARTICLE 5 Request 29 100 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for salaries for the positions of Town Clerk Town Tax Collector and Deputy Clerk Tax Collector Town Clerk 11 600 00 Town Tax Collector 14 300 00 Deputy Clerk Tax Collector 3 200 00 Total 29 100 00 ARTICLE 6 Request 12 300 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for the salary of Town Treasurer for the ensuing year ARTICLE 7 Request 10 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for the salary of Code Enforcement Officer for the ensuing year ARTICLE 8 To choose all other necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year Water District Trustee 5 year term Water District Trustee 2 year term ARTICLE 9 Request 47 850 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of 47 850 for the administration expenses of theTown for the ensuing year ARTICLE 10 Request 10 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for a Technology Fund to upgrade computers printers software and other equipment and or services with any remaining balance to be carried forward ARTICLE 11 Request 15 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for Assessor s Agent with any remaining balance to be carried forward ARTICLE 12 Request 16 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for operation of the Town Office Utilities 15 000 00 Contracted Services 2 400 00 Maintenance and Repair 3 600 00 Total 16 000 16 www newsharon maine gov To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to clear the Rt 2 sidewalk Labor gas and supplies 1 500 00 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for construction and maintenance of Summer Roads for the ensuing year Request 230 000 00 Less 2017 Local Road Assistance received 44 131 00 Total to be raised from taxation 185 869 00 ARTICLE 16 Request 71 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for construction and maintenance of winter roads for the ensuing year ARTICLE 17 Request 143 500 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Snow Removal Contracts ARTICLE 18 Request 10 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for a Capital Roads Reserve Fund ARTICLE 19 Request 5 700 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Mowing of Cemeteries for the ensuing year ARTICLE 20 Request 98 000 ARTICLE 21 Request 12 500 ARTICLE 22 Request 62 850 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Solid Waste Disposal for the ensuing year To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Ambulance Subsidy Request 12 500 for July 1 2017 to June 30 2018 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for fire protection provided by New Sharon Fire and Rescue for the ensuing year Operating Budget Mileage 1 000 00 Training 2 000 00 Screenings 200 00 www newsharon maine gov Conventions 500 00 Office Supplies 500 00 Meals Ent 500 00 Insurance Dues 1 000 00 Maintenance and Repair Building 5 000 00 Vehicle 8 500 00 Total 62 850 00 Equipment 10 000 00 Uniforms Gear 10 000 00 Gas Fuel 2 000 00 Stipends 14 000 00 Utilities Electricity 900 00 Land line cell internet 1 300 00 Water 2 450 00 Heat 3 000 00 ARTICLE 23 Request 10 000 00 ARTICLE 24 Request 3 300 ARTICLE 25 Request 1 000 ARTICLE 26 Request 23 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Fire Truck Reserve Fund To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the New Sharon Historical Committee and Museum for the care and maintenance of historical information and artifacts and for the planning and hosting of Prince Baker Days To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for General Assistance for the ensuing year To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the Town s operation of the Ditzler Library for the ensuing year Wages 9 828 00 Summer program 400 00 Cleaning 1 040 00 Utilities Electricity 760 00 Phone 850 00 Water 402 00 Heat 2 073 00 Dues fees 250 00 P O Box 58 00 DOT Signage 60 00 Library Calendar 40 00 Office Computer Supplies 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New book acquisitions 1 889 00 DVD s 300 00 Balsam Consortium 500 00 Network Maine 100 00 ARTICLE 34 ARTICLE 44 Mowing 600 00 Snow Removal Plowing 1 500 00 Building upkeep 1 500 00 Total 23 000 00 ARTICLE 35 Shall the Town transfer the money received from the State for Snowmobile Registrations to the New Sharon Snow Riders Snowmobile Club ARTICLE 45 ARTICLE 27 Request 19 402 ARTICLE 28 Request 5 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Fire Protection for the ensuing year To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the support of the New Sharon Recreation Committee Field maintenance and improvements 2 500 00 Equipment supplies and fees 2 000 00 Other Projects and Expenses 500 00 Total 5 000 00 Shall the Town authorize a 3 discount for taxes paid in full within 30 days after tax bills are dated ARTICLE 36 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for accept and expend without further action by Town Meeting money from the State FEMA federal or other governmental units or private sources which become available during the year and to authorize the Selectmen to accept on behalf of the Town any and all unconditional gifts of any type of property Request 16 000 ARTICLE 30 Request 7 014 ARTICLE 39 Request 5 000 ARTICLE 32 Request 10 000 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to explore the costs of discontinuing the Bassett Road Dated ____________________________ Municipal Officers _____________________________ Lorna Nichols _____________________________ Travis Pond _____________________________ Bob Neal Board of Selectmen Town of New Sharon A True Copy Attest Pursuant to the within Warrant to me directed I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of New Sharon qualified as herein expressed to meet at the time and place and for the purposes therein named by posting an attested copy of said Warrant at the door of the New Sharon Town Hall the bulletin board outside Sandy River Farm Store New Sharon Post Office and Douin s Market being public and conspicuous places in said Town on the 10th day of March 2018 A D being at least seven days before the meeting To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to dispose of town owned personal property under such terms and conditions as they deem advisable ARTICLE 40 ___________________________________________ Mercy Hanson Resident of New Sharon Maine 04955 Shall the Town use the Excise Tax money to help offset the cost of capital improvements and maintenance of roads ARTICLE 41 Shall the Town authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to negotiate temporary loans said loans to be repaid during the 2018 calendar year To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to authorize the municipal officers to appropriate from unappropriated surplus as they deem advisable to meet unanticipated expenses and emergencies that occur during calendar year 2018 ARTICLE 42 ARTICLE 33 ARTICLE 43 Request 8 500 ARTICLE 46 ARTICLE 38 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Insurance and Worker s Compensation To see if the Town will vote to allow overlay to cover abatements To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for Health Officer expenses Shall the Town set the date of 30 days from commitment after which interest shall be charged at the rate of 0 67 per month or part thereof on taxes unpaid after that date and that the Tax Collector shall settle with the Treasurer within one year of commitment ARTICLE 29 ARTICLE 31 Request 500 Given under our hands this 10th day of March in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen ARTICLE 37 Shall the Town authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to sell and dispose of any Real Estate acquired by the Town for nonpayment of taxes thereon on such terms as they deem advisable and to execute Quit Claim Deeds for such property To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Animal Control 2017 Dog Tax receipts carry over 641 00 Amount to be raised from taxation 6 373 00 Total 7 014 00 Shall the Town accept prepayment of taxes prior to the commitment and to pay no interest thereon The Registrar of Voters will be at the Cape Cod Hill School on Town Meeting day one hour before the meeting to accept registrations of those becoming eligible to vote A person who is not registered to vote cannot vote in any election Shall the Town authorize the Selectmen to spend an amount not to exceed 3 12 of the amount in the 2018 annual budget during the period from January 1 2019 to the 2019 annual Town Meeting To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote Shall the Town authorize the Selectmen to make final to raise and appropriate for the Town s share of Social determinations regarding the closing or opening of Security for the ensuing year roads for winter maintenance www newsharon maine 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New book acquisitions 1 889 00 DVD s 300 00 Balsam Consortium 500 00 Network Maine 100 00 ARTICLE 34 ARTICLE 44 Mowing 600 00 Snow Removal Plowing 1 500 00 Building upkeep 1 500 00 Total 23 000 00 ARTICLE 35 Shall the Town transfer the money received from the State for Snowmobile Registrations to the New Sharon Snow Riders Snowmobile Club ARTICLE 45 ARTICLE 27 Request 19 402 ARTICLE 28 Request 5 000 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Fire Protection for the ensuing year To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for the support of the New Sharon Recreation Committee Field maintenance and improvements 2 500 00 Equipment supplies and fees 2 000 00 Other Projects and Expenses 500 00 Total 5 000 00 Shall the Town authorize a 3 discount for taxes paid in full within 30 days after tax bills are dated ARTICLE 36 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for accept and expend without further action by Town Meeting money from the State FEMA federal or other governmental units or private sources which become available during the year and to authorize the Selectmen to accept on behalf of the Town any and all unconditional gifts of any type of property Request 16 000 ARTICLE 30 Request 7 014 ARTICLE 39 Request 5 000 ARTICLE 32 Request 10 000 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to explore the costs of discontinuing the Bassett Road Dated ____________________________ Municipal Officers _____________________________ Lorna Nichols _____________________________ Travis Pond _____________________________ Bob Neal Board of Selectmen Town of New Sharon A True Copy Attest Pursuant to the within Warrant to me directed I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of New Sharon qualified as herein expressed to meet at the time and place and for the purposes therein named by posting an attested copy of said Warrant at the door of the New Sharon Town Hall the bulletin board outside Sandy River Farm Store New Sharon Post Office and Douin s Market being public and conspicuous places in said Town on the 10th day of March 2018 A D being at least seven days before the meeting To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to dispose of town owned personal property under such terms and conditions as they deem advisable ARTICLE 40 ___________________________________________ Mercy Hanson Resident of New Sharon Maine 04955 Shall the Town use the Excise Tax money to help offset the cost of capital improvements and maintenance of roads ARTICLE 41 Shall the Town authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to negotiate temporary loans said loans to be repaid during the 2018 calendar year To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to authorize the municipal officers to appropriate from unappropriated surplus as they deem advisable to meet unanticipated expenses and emergencies that occur during calendar year 2018 ARTICLE 42 ARTICLE 33 ARTICLE 43 Request 8 500 ARTICLE 46 ARTICLE 38 To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Insurance and Worker s Compensation To see if the Town will vote to allow overlay to cover abatements To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from taxation for Health Officer expenses Shall the Town set the date of 30 days from commitment after which interest shall be charged at the rate of 0 67 per month or part thereof on taxes unpaid after that date and that the Tax Collector shall settle with the Treasurer within one year of commitment ARTICLE 29 ARTICLE 31 Request 500 Given under our hands this 10th day of March in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen ARTICLE 37 Shall the Town authorize the Selectmen on behalf of the Town to sell and dispose of any Real Estate acquired by the Town for nonpayment of taxes thereon on such terms as they deem advisable and to execute Quit Claim Deeds for such property To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote to raise and appropriate for Animal Control 2017 Dog Tax receipts carry over 641 00 Amount to be raised from taxation 6 373 00 Total 7 014 00 Shall the Town accept prepayment of taxes prior to the commitment and to pay no interest thereon The Registrar of Voters will be at the Cape Cod Hill School on Town Meeting day one hour before the meeting to accept registrations of those becoming eligible to vote A person who is not registered to vote cannot vote in any election Shall the Town authorize the Selectmen to spend an amount not to exceed 3 12 of the amount in the 2018 annual budget during the period from January 1 2019 to the 2019 annual Town Meeting To see what sum of money if any the Town will vote Shall the Town authorize the Selectmen to make final to raise and appropriate for the Town s share of Social determinations regarding the closing or opening of Security for the ensuing year roads for winter maintenance www newsharon maine 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OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 48 982 00 ADMINISTRATION FICA Wages 7 528 56 TOTAL SOCIAL SECURITY EXPENSE Regular 590 00 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Emp Costs 7 528 56 471 44 10 000 00 Wages Mileage 166 24 Training 123 50 Unemployment 289 74 Regular 10 000 00 TOTAL CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Meeting ASSESSOR S AGENT Ballot Clerk 2 222 50 Annual Report 1 224 00 Other 10 000 00 0 00 10 000 00 Wages Regular 0 00 10 000 00 TOTAL ASSESSOR S AGENT 10 000 00 0 00 Supplies Office 3 521 80 TOWN CLERK Postage 2 441 69 Wages Insurance 9 600 00 Regular Dues 2 016 18 9 600 00 TOTAL TOWN CLERK 9 600 00 0 00 Contract Services Auditor 4 600 00 TOWN TAX COLLECTOR Software Support 7 303 33 Wages Legal Fees 12 300 00 Stipend Atty Fees 4 495 08 Advertising 408 56 Reg Deeds 46 00 12 300 00 TOTAL TAX COLLECTOR DEPUTY CLERK TAX COLLECTOR 12 300 00 0 00 3 200 00 Dischg Liens 3 409 50 Lien Expense 2 394 00 Stipend 3 132 00 92 00 TREASURER 12 300 00 Wages 68 00 Unclassified Bank Fees TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 35 344 12 13 637 88 Wages Regular TOTAL TREASURER 18 000 00 INSURANCE POL 12 300 00 12 300 00 13 529 70 Workers Comp 2 699 00 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Dues 2 212 00 Selectman Pond TOTAL INSURANCE 18 440 70 440 70 5 000 00 Wages Stipend SOCIAL SECURITY 0 00 Selectman Neal 8 000 00 5 000 00 Wages Employee Costs 20 5 000 00 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 21

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OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 48 982 00 ADMINISTRATION FICA Wages 7 528 56 TOTAL SOCIAL SECURITY EXPENSE Regular 590 00 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Emp Costs 7 528 56 471 44 10 000 00 Wages Mileage 166 24 Training 123 50 Unemployment 289 74 Regular 10 000 00 TOTAL CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Meeting ASSESSOR S AGENT Ballot Clerk 2 222 50 Annual Report 1 224 00 Other 10 000 00 0 00 10 000 00 Wages Regular 0 00 10 000 00 TOTAL ASSESSOR S AGENT 10 000 00 0 00 Supplies Office 3 521 80 TOWN CLERK Postage 2 441 69 Wages Insurance 9 600 00 Regular Dues 2 016 18 9 600 00 TOTAL TOWN CLERK 9 600 00 0 00 Contract Services Auditor 4 600 00 TOWN TAX COLLECTOR Software Support 7 303 33 Wages Legal Fees 12 300 00 Stipend Atty Fees 4 495 08 Advertising 408 56 Reg Deeds 46 00 12 300 00 TOTAL TAX COLLECTOR DEPUTY CLERK TAX COLLECTOR 12 300 00 0 00 3 200 00 Dischg Liens 3 409 50 Lien Expense 2 394 00 Stipend 3 132 00 92 00 TREASURER 12 300 00 Wages 68 00 Unclassified Bank Fees TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 35 344 12 13 637 88 Wages Regular TOTAL TREASURER 18 000 00 INSURANCE POL 12 300 00 12 300 00 13 529 70 Workers Comp 2 699 00 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Dues 2 212 00 Selectman Pond TOTAL INSURANCE 18 440 70 440 70 5 000 00 Wages Stipend SOCIAL SECURITY 0 00 Selectman Neal 8 000 00 5 000 00 Wages Employee Costs 20 5 000 00 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 21

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OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE Stipend 5 000 00 Selectwoman Nichols Wages Expense 100 00 Wages 100 00 5 000 00 TOTAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN TECHNOLOGY FUND 15 000 00 TOTAL HEALTH OFFICER NEW SHARON FIRE DEPARTMENT 5 176 33 5 176 33 5 473 67 Internet 0 00 Phone 1 341 41 Water 424 39 1 200 00 12 762 64 8 237 36 PUBLIC SAFETY 12 519 00 Contract Services Other 15 628 00 TOTAL AMBULANCE 32 00 15 628 00 160 00 Office 80 87 Meals Entertainment 567 96 11 801 67 582 98 1 12 Radio Contract Services Ambulance 2 397 00 Postage 4 316 62 TOTAL TOWN HALL Training Computer Maintenance Repair Mowing 1 312 01 Equipment 4 191 39 Building Mileage Supplies 1 288 83 Heat 11 700 00 Conventions Utilities Electricity 75 100 00 Wages Screening 21 000 00 TOWN HALL 50 00 Employee Costs Unclassified TOTAL TECHNOLOGY FUND 200 00 0 00 10 650 00 Miscellaneous 250 00 HEALTH OFFICER 5 000 00 Stipend OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 3 109 00 713 85 Uniforms 3 812 23 Gas 1 786 05 Misc 4 312 62 Utilities Electricity 702 47 Phone 651 66 Cell Phone 474 57 Water 2 407 20 Heat 1 549 72 Maintenance Repair 6 625 00 ANIMAL CONTROL Wages Stipend 3 811 00 Building 2 260 57 Vehicle 5 476 81 Equipment 2 917 26 Roof Repair Contract Services Franklin County Animal Shelter TOTAL ANIMAL CONTROL Insurance 2 814 00 6 625 00 0 00 0 00 Dues 544 00 TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT 22 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 56 244 62 18 855 38 23

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OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE Stipend 5 000 00 Selectwoman Nichols Wages Expense 100 00 Wages 100 00 5 000 00 TOTAL BOARD OF SELECTMEN TECHNOLOGY FUND 15 000 00 TOTAL HEALTH OFFICER NEW SHARON FIRE DEPARTMENT 5 176 33 5 176 33 5 473 67 Internet 0 00 Phone 1 341 41 Water 424 39 1 200 00 12 762 64 8 237 36 PUBLIC SAFETY 12 519 00 Contract Services Other 15 628 00 TOTAL AMBULANCE 32 00 15 628 00 160 00 Office 80 87 Meals Entertainment 567 96 11 801 67 582 98 1 12 Radio Contract Services Ambulance 2 397 00 Postage 4 316 62 TOTAL TOWN HALL Training Computer Maintenance Repair Mowing 1 312 01 Equipment 4 191 39 Building Mileage Supplies 1 288 83 Heat 11 700 00 Conventions Utilities Electricity 75 100 00 Wages Screening 21 000 00 TOWN HALL 50 00 Employee Costs Unclassified TOTAL TECHNOLOGY FUND 200 00 0 00 10 650 00 Miscellaneous 250 00 HEALTH OFFICER 5 000 00 Stipend OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 3 109 00 713 85 Uniforms 3 812 23 Gas 1 786 05 Misc 4 312 62 Utilities Electricity 702 47 Phone 651 66 Cell Phone 474 57 Water 2 407 20 Heat 1 549 72 Maintenance Repair 6 625 00 ANIMAL CONTROL Wages Stipend 3 811 00 Building 2 260 57 Vehicle 5 476 81 Equipment 2 917 26 Roof Repair Contract Services Franklin County Animal Shelter TOTAL ANIMAL CONTROL Insurance 2 814 00 6 625 00 0 00 0 00 Dues 544 00 TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT 22 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 56 244 62 18 855 38 23

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OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE FIRE PROTECTION Fire Hydrant Rental Lease OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE Supplies 19 402 00 Salt and Sand Unclassified Rental Utilities 19 402 00 TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION 19 402 00 62 301 81 Electricity 0 00 567 83 Contract Services Stockpile 7 000 00 STREET LIGHTS 8 130 36 TOTAL SALT SHED Utilities Electricity 0 00 6 397 87 TOTAL STREET LIGHTS SOLID WASTE CURBSIDE PICKUP 6 397 87 602 13 SNOWBLOWING BRIDGE 1 500 00 Expense 93 500 00 0 00 Wages Consolidated Waste Management Regular Contract Services Tipping Fees 500 00 Maintenance Repair 56 000 00 Equipment Archie s 113 78 TOTAL SNOW BLOWING Contract Services Tipping Fees TOTAL ROADS MAINTENANCE 37 484 93 TOTAL SOLID WASTE CURBSIDE PICKUP 93 484 93 15 07 CEMETERY MOWING ROAD MAINTENANCE 446 000 00 SUMMER ROADS 230 000 00 TOTAL CEMETERY MOWING PARKS RECREATION Supplies Small Tools 7 000 00 1 477 14 Dues Contract Services 255 00 Contract Services 180 471 40 26 08 1 700 00 Mowing TOTAL PARKS RECREATION WINTER ROADS Contract Services 0 00 Insurance 6 311 49 229 973 92 5 700 00 Miscellaneous 50 00 TOTAL SUMMER ROADS 2 419 30 Supplies 42 614 77 Maintenance 443 580 70 5 700 00 526 26 Miscellaneous 886 22 5 700 00 Mowing Regular Job Material 613 78 Contract Services Wages 3 432 14 3 567 86 143 500 00 Snow Removal 141 993 00 TOTAL WINTER ROADS SALT SHED 71 000 00 141 993 00 NEW SHARON HISTORICAL COMMITTEE 1 507 00 71 000 00 3 000 00 Supplies Prince Baker Day Wages 1 880 54 Miscellaneous Regular 24 0 00 873 41 TOTAL HISTORICAL COMMITTEE www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 2 753 95 246 05 25

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OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE FIRE PROTECTION Fire Hydrant Rental Lease OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE Supplies 19 402 00 Salt and Sand Unclassified Rental Utilities 19 402 00 TOTAL FIRE PROTECTION 19 402 00 62 301 81 Electricity 0 00 567 83 Contract Services Stockpile 7 000 00 STREET LIGHTS 8 130 36 TOTAL SALT SHED Utilities Electricity 0 00 6 397 87 TOTAL STREET LIGHTS SOLID WASTE CURBSIDE PICKUP 6 397 87 602 13 SNOWBLOWING BRIDGE 1 500 00 Expense 93 500 00 0 00 Wages Consolidated Waste Management Regular Contract Services Tipping Fees 500 00 Maintenance Repair 56 000 00 Equipment Archie s 113 78 TOTAL SNOW BLOWING Contract Services Tipping Fees TOTAL ROADS MAINTENANCE 37 484 93 TOTAL SOLID WASTE CURBSIDE PICKUP 93 484 93 15 07 CEMETERY MOWING ROAD MAINTENANCE 446 000 00 SUMMER ROADS 230 000 00 TOTAL CEMETERY MOWING PARKS RECREATION Supplies Small Tools 7 000 00 1 477 14 Dues Contract Services 255 00 Contract Services 180 471 40 26 08 1 700 00 Mowing TOTAL PARKS RECREATION WINTER ROADS Contract Services 0 00 Insurance 6 311 49 229 973 92 5 700 00 Miscellaneous 50 00 TOTAL SUMMER ROADS 2 419 30 Supplies 42 614 77 Maintenance 443 580 70 5 700 00 526 26 Miscellaneous 886 22 5 700 00 Mowing Regular Job Material 613 78 Contract Services Wages 3 432 14 3 567 86 143 500 00 Snow Removal 141 993 00 TOTAL WINTER ROADS SALT SHED 71 000 00 141 993 00 NEW SHARON HISTORICAL COMMITTEE 1 507 00 71 000 00 3 000 00 Supplies Prince Baker Day Wages 1 880 54 Miscellaneous Regular 24 0 00 873 41 TOTAL HISTORICAL COMMITTEE www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 2 753 95 246 05 25

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OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 20 500 00 JIM DITZLER LIBRARY OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 18 500 00 TOTAL COUNTY TAX 118 459 00 0 00 Wages Regular 8 623 25 ABATEMENTS DISCOUNTS Supplies 41 000 00 Abatements Office 475 13 Cleaning 840 00 Computer 119 83 Books Discounts FIRE TRUCK RESERVE ACCOUNT 658 00 568 00 Phone 831 88 Water 401 28 Heat 42 838 14 1 838 14 10 000 00 Unclassified Utilities Electricity 33 516 37 TOTAL ABATEMENTS DISCOUNTS 1 911 49 Miscellaneous 9 321 77 Transfer Out 10 000 00 New Brush Truck 93 082 00 TOTAL FIRE TRUCK RESERVE ACCOUNT 2 073 00 103 082 00 FIRE STATION RESERVE ACCOUNT Maintenance Repair Unclassified Building 243 00 Plowing 1 500 00 Building Plans Dirigo Engineering 4 000 00 TOTAL FIRE STATION RESERVE ACCT 4 000 00 Contract Services 600 00 Mowing DYER TRUST SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Unclassified Unclassified Summer Program 286 00 TOTAL DITZLER LIBRARY 19 131 66 Miscellaneous Scholarships Awarded 1 368 34 1 500 00 GENERAL ASSISTANCE TOTAL DYER TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS CAPITAL ROADS RESERVE ACCOUNT Utilities 3 000 00 3 000 00 10 000 00 Unclassified Electricity Transfer Out Heat 500 72 10 000 00 TOTAL CAPITAL ROADS RESERVE ACCT 10 000 00 Unclassified Miscellaneous CONTINGENCY FUND ACCOUNT TOTAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE 500 72 999 28 10 000 00 Unclassified Transfer Out EDUCATION RSU 9 TOTAL CONTINGENCY FUND ACCOUNT 1 011 665 00 Education Expense 10 000 00 10 000 00 1 011 664 32 TOTAL EDUCATION EXPENSE 1 011 664 32 0 68 MAHLON DYER TRUST Unclassified COUNTY TAX Transfer Out 118 459 00 County Tax Expense 26 TOTAL MAHLON DYER TRUST 118 459 00 330 00 www newsharon maine gov 330 00 www newsharon maine gov 27

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OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 20 500 00 JIM DITZLER LIBRARY OVERAGE 2017 UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT BUDGET DEBITS CREDITS BALANCE 18 500 00 TOTAL COUNTY TAX 118 459 00 0 00 Wages Regular 8 623 25 ABATEMENTS DISCOUNTS Supplies 41 000 00 Abatements Office 475 13 Cleaning 840 00 Computer 119 83 Books Discounts FIRE TRUCK RESERVE ACCOUNT 658 00 568 00 Phone 831 88 Water 401 28 Heat 42 838 14 1 838 14 10 000 00 Unclassified Utilities Electricity 33 516 37 TOTAL ABATEMENTS DISCOUNTS 1 911 49 Miscellaneous 9 321 77 Transfer Out 10 000 00 New Brush Truck 93 082 00 TOTAL FIRE TRUCK RESERVE ACCOUNT 2 073 00 103 082 00 FIRE STATION RESERVE ACCOUNT Maintenance Repair Unclassified Building 243 00 Plowing 1 500 00 Building Plans Dirigo Engineering 4 000 00 TOTAL FIRE STATION RESERVE ACCT 4 000 00 Contract Services 600 00 Mowing DYER TRUST SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Unclassified Unclassified Summer Program 286 00 TOTAL DITZLER LIBRARY 19 131 66 Miscellaneous Scholarships Awarded 1 368 34 1 500 00 GENERAL ASSISTANCE TOTAL DYER TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS CAPITAL ROADS RESERVE ACCOUNT Utilities 3 000 00 3 000 00 10 000 00 Unclassified Electricity Transfer Out Heat 500 72 10 000 00 TOTAL CAPITAL ROADS RESERVE ACCT 10 000 00 Unclassified Miscellaneous CONTINGENCY FUND ACCOUNT TOTAL GENERAL ASSISTANCE 500 72 999 28 10 000 00 Unclassified Transfer Out EDUCATION RSU 9 TOTAL CONTINGENCY FUND ACCOUNT 1 011 665 00 Education Expense 10 000 00 10 000 00 1 011 664 32 TOTAL EDUCATION EXPENSE 1 011 664 32 0 68 MAHLON DYER TRUST Unclassified COUNTY TAX Transfer Out 118 459 00 County Tax Expense 26 TOTAL MAHLON DYER TRUST 118 459 00 330 00 www newsharon maine gov 330 00 www newsharon maine gov 27

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSESSMENT TO BE RETURNED TO MUNICIPAL TREASURER STATE OF MAINE ASSESSORS CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATIONOF OFASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT ASSESSORS 1 189 WE HEREBY CERTIFY that the pages herein numbered from ______________to ______________ inclusive contain a list and valuation of Estates Real and Personal liable to be taxed in the New Sharon Municipality of _____________________________________ for State County District and 01 01 2017 12 31 2017 Municipal Taxes for the fiscal year ______________ to ______________ as they existed on the first mm dd yy day of April 2017 mm dd yy Erin Norton You are to pay to _____________________________________________________ the Municipal Treasurer or to any successor in office the taxes herewith committed paying on the last day of each month all money collected by you and you are to complete and make an account of your collections 12 31 2017 of the whole sum on or before __________________________ mm dd yy 12 31 2017 In case of the neglect of any person to pay the sum required by said list until after ______________ mm dd yy New Sharon IN WITNESS THEREOF we have hereunto set our hands at __________________________ this municipality 7 you will add interest to so much thereof as remains unpaid at the rate of ________________ percent 12 31 2017 per annum commencing __________________ to the time of payment and collect the same with the mm dd yy 17 Seventeenth October _________________ day of _____________________________ 20________ tax remaining unpaid ________________________________________________ Given under our hands as provided by a legal vote of the Municipality and Warrants received 10 17 2017 pursuant to the Laws of the State of Maine this ______________________ Municipal Assessor s mm dd yy ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ New Sharon ________________________________________________ Assessor s of __________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ MUNICIPAL TAX ASSESSMENT WARRANT ________________________________________________ New Sharon Franklin State of Maine Municipality__________________________ County_______________________ Pamela Griswold To___________________________________ Tax Collector In the name of the State of Maine you are hereby required to collect of each person named in the list herewith committed to you the amount set down on said list as payable by that person Assessments 1 County Tax 2 Municipal Appropriation 4 Local Education Appropriation 5 Overlay Not to Exceed 5 of Net To Be Raised 33 213 23 ____________________ Deductions 7 State Municipal Revenue Sharing 8 Homestead Exemption Reimbursement 9 BETE Reimbursement 10 Other Revenue 10 17 2017 Given under our hands this ________________________ mm dd yy New Sharon ________________________________________________ Assessor s of ___________________________ 2 098 129 38 ____________________ 6 Total Assessments Pamela Griswold To___________________________________ the Collector of the Municipality of New Sharon _________________________________ aforesaid Herewith are committed to you true lists of the assessments of the Estates of the persons wherein named you are to levy and collect the same of each one their respective amount therein set down 1 572 260 60 of the sum total of __________________________ being the amount of the lists contained herein according to the tenor of the foregoing warrant 118 459 00 ____________________ 948 128 00 ____________________ 0 00 ____________________ 998 329 15 ____________________ 3 TIF Financing Plan Amount CERTIFICATE OF COMMITMENT ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ 78 779 00 ____________________ 57 864 53 ____________________ ________________________________________________ 2 437 25 ____________________ 386 788 00 ____________________ File the original certificate with the tax collector File a copy in the valuation book 525 868 78 ____________________ 1 572 260 60 ____________________ 11 Total Deductions 12 Net Assessment for Commitment PTA 200 03 17 line 6 minus line 11 28 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 29

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSESSMENT TO BE RETURNED TO MUNICIPAL TREASURER STATE OF MAINE ASSESSORS CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATIONOF OFASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT ASSESSORS 1 189 WE HEREBY CERTIFY that the pages herein numbered from ______________to ______________ inclusive contain a list and valuation of Estates Real and Personal liable to be taxed in the New Sharon Municipality of _____________________________________ for State County District and 01 01 2017 12 31 2017 Municipal Taxes for the fiscal year ______________ to ______________ as they existed on the first mm dd yy day of April 2017 mm dd yy Erin Norton You are to pay to _____________________________________________________ the Municipal Treasurer or to any successor in office the taxes herewith committed paying on the last day of each month all money collected by you and you are to complete and make an account of your collections 12 31 2017 of the whole sum on or before __________________________ mm dd yy 12 31 2017 In case of the neglect of any person to pay the sum required by said list until after ______________ mm dd yy New Sharon IN WITNESS THEREOF we have hereunto set our hands at __________________________ this municipality 7 you will add interest to so much thereof as remains unpaid at the rate of ________________ percent 12 31 2017 per annum commencing __________________ to the time of payment and collect the same with the mm dd yy 17 Seventeenth October _________________ day of _____________________________ 20________ tax remaining unpaid ________________________________________________ Given under our hands as provided by a legal vote of the Municipality and Warrants received 10 17 2017 pursuant to the Laws of the State of Maine this ______________________ Municipal Assessor s mm dd yy ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ New Sharon ________________________________________________ Assessor s of __________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ MUNICIPAL TAX ASSESSMENT WARRANT ________________________________________________ New Sharon Franklin State of Maine Municipality__________________________ County_______________________ Pamela Griswold To___________________________________ Tax Collector In the name of the State of Maine you are hereby required to collect of each person named in the list herewith committed to you the amount set down on said list as payable by that person Assessments 1 County Tax 2 Municipal Appropriation 4 Local Education Appropriation 5 Overlay Not to Exceed 5 of Net To Be Raised 33 213 23 ____________________ Deductions 7 State Municipal Revenue Sharing 8 Homestead Exemption Reimbursement 9 BETE Reimbursement 10 Other Revenue 10 17 2017 Given under our hands this ________________________ mm dd yy New Sharon ________________________________________________ Assessor s of ___________________________ 2 098 129 38 ____________________ 6 Total Assessments Pamela Griswold To___________________________________ the Collector of the Municipality of New Sharon _________________________________ aforesaid Herewith are committed to you true lists of the assessments of the Estates of the persons wherein named you are to levy and collect the same of each one their respective amount therein set down 1 572 260 60 of the sum total of __________________________ being the amount of the lists contained herein according to the tenor of the foregoing warrant 118 459 00 ____________________ 948 128 00 ____________________ 0 00 ____________________ 998 329 15 ____________________ 3 TIF Financing Plan Amount CERTIFICATE OF COMMITMENT ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ 78 779 00 ____________________ 57 864 53 ____________________ ________________________________________________ 2 437 25 ____________________ 386 788 00 ____________________ File the original certificate with the tax collector File a copy in the valuation book 525 868 78 ____________________ 1 572 260 60 ____________________ 11 Total Deductions 12 Net Assessment for Commitment PTA 200 03 17 line 6 minus line 11 28 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 29

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the board decided not to repair the fire station roof in 2017 That issue may need to be revisited in 2018 though Report of the Selectmen The board authorized purchase of two computers required by the state computers that can communicate with state computers and the board worked out an agreement with the state Department of Labor to reduce fines the department had levied on the town in 2016 The fines followed an inspection of the firehouse by the labor department and did not involve the roof situation To the people of the Town of New Sharon Last year was busy as always for your Board of Selectmen The regular work includes paying bills appointing members of boards overseeing administration of the town preparing annual and special town meeting warrants setting the mill rate and other tasks In 2017 RSU 9 went four times to referendum before a school budget was approved by voters The drawn out process meant the board could not set a mill rate for the town in the usual time frame Finally on Oct 17 the board decided not to wait for the fourth school referendum and set a rate based on its best estimate of the outcome of the referendum As it turned out the board estimated correctly The board set the rate at 16 1 mills 16 10 per 1 000 of assessed valuation which was a decrease of 0 795 mill 79 5 cents per 1 000 of assessed valuation On Nov 7 2016 the people had voted 35 1 in a special town meeting to place a moratorium on all new or expanded marijuana operations in the town until the state has come up with structures and procedures to guide municipalities in setting up recreational marijuana operations approved by Maine s voters on Nov 8 2016 The moratorium included a clause to permit the board to renew the moratorium every 180 days and the board did so on May 16 and on Nov 8 The town awaits action by the state In September the board allocated 1 200 for a county wide study of implementing broadband internet service in Franklin County The report of the study was issued in February and future steps may be taken to improve internet service in New Sharon and the rest of the county The board continued to work at reducing the back taxes owed the town At the start of 2017 taxes owed for 2013 were 1 100 Those have been reduced to 250 Taxes owed for 2014 were 7 625 and have been reduced to 393 Taxes owed from 2015 were 62 353 and have been reduced to 9 000 So during 2017 about 61 435 in back taxes was paid That figure will be larger if more back taxes are paid by the time of annual town meeting The board holds regular business meetings at 5 30 p m on the first and third Tuesdays of each month We encourage townspeople to attend At the start of each meeting the board offers time for residents to speak to the board Special board meetings are set at least a week ahead and are posted on the town website www newsharon maine gov The board also conducts work sessions which are open to the public and are posted on the website No votes are taken during work sessions The board also dealt with other issues including town buildings insurance town equipment recreational marijuana and broadband internet service for the town Respectfully submitted After 10 months of meetings and consideration of five proposals for modernizing the town s buildings a building committee appointed by the board recommended the town borrow money to build a combined town office fire station on the site of the town office In a special town meeting on Dec 11 the proposal was defeated 58 71 Lorna Nichols chair Travis Pond Bob Neal Board of Selectmen Town of New Sharon The consensus from that meeting was that the people of the town wanted to spend less money It is widely believed that the fire department needs more and better space It is less widely believed that the town office needs to be replaced In January the board sent a survey to all residents Of about 840 surveys sent nearly 90 replies were received That is a very high return for a survey that goes to everyone As a result of that survey and of the town s continuing need to consider the adequacy of its buildings the board has appointed a new building committee which began meeting in January It will recommend a proposal to go to a future town meeting At annual town meeting the people added 15 000 to the fire department budget to repair the roof on the fire station The board had been told by its insurer Maine Municipal Association at that time that the firehouse could not be insured with the present roof However the board asked other insurers to submit quotes and the board awarded the town s insurance business to Kyes Insurance of Farmington The Kyes bid was about 6 000 less than New Sharon had been paying MMA and the Kyes bid did not require that the firehouse roof be fixed in 2017 providing that the town was making progress on housing the fire department So when no bids came in under the 15 000 that the people raised 30 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 31

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the board decided not to repair the fire station roof in 2017 That issue may need to be revisited in 2018 though Report of the Selectmen The board authorized purchase of two computers required by the state computers that can communicate with state computers and the board worked out an agreement with the state Department of Labor to reduce fines the department had levied on the town in 2016 The fines followed an inspection of the firehouse by the labor department and did not involve the roof situation To the people of the Town of New Sharon Last year was busy as always for your Board of Selectmen The regular work includes paying bills appointing members of boards overseeing administration of the town preparing annual and special town meeting warrants setting the mill rate and other tasks In 2017 RSU 9 went four times to referendum before a school budget was approved by voters The drawn out process meant the board could not set a mill rate for the town in the usual time frame Finally on Oct 17 the board decided not to wait for the fourth school referendum and set a rate based on its best estimate of the outcome of the referendum As it turned out the board estimated correctly The board set the rate at 16 1 mills 16 10 per 1 000 of assessed valuation which was a decrease of 0 795 mill 79 5 cents per 1 000 of assessed valuation On Nov 7 2016 the people had voted 35 1 in a special town meeting to place a moratorium on all new or expanded marijuana operations in the town until the state has come up with structures and procedures to guide municipalities in setting up recreational marijuana operations approved by Maine s voters on Nov 8 2016 The moratorium included a clause to permit the board to renew the moratorium every 180 days and the board did so on May 16 and on Nov 8 The town awaits action by the state In September the board allocated 1 200 for a county wide study of implementing broadband internet service in Franklin County The report of the study was issued in February and future steps may be taken to improve internet service in New Sharon and the rest of the county The board continued to work at reducing the back taxes owed the town At the start of 2017 taxes owed for 2013 were 1 100 Those have been reduced to 250 Taxes owed for 2014 were 7 625 and have been reduced to 393 Taxes owed from 2015 were 62 353 and have been reduced to 9 000 So during 2017 about 61 435 in back taxes was paid That figure will be larger if more back taxes are paid by the time of annual town meeting The board holds regular business meetings at 5 30 p m on the first and third Tuesdays of each month We encourage townspeople to attend At the start of each meeting the board offers time for residents to speak to the board Special board meetings are set at least a week ahead and are posted on the town website www newsharon maine gov The board also conducts work sessions which are open to the public and are posted on the website No votes are taken during work sessions The board also dealt with other issues including town buildings insurance town equipment recreational marijuana and broadband internet service for the town Respectfully submitted After 10 months of meetings and consideration of five proposals for modernizing the town s buildings a building committee appointed by the board recommended the town borrow money to build a combined town office fire station on the site of the town office In a special town meeting on Dec 11 the proposal was defeated 58 71 Lorna Nichols chair Travis Pond Bob Neal Board of Selectmen Town of New Sharon The consensus from that meeting was that the people of the town wanted to spend less money It is widely believed that the fire department needs more and better space It is less widely believed that the town office needs to be replaced In January the board sent a survey to all residents Of about 840 surveys sent nearly 90 replies were received That is a very high return for a survey that goes to everyone As a result of that survey and of the town s continuing need to consider the adequacy of its buildings the board has appointed a new building committee which began meeting in January It will recommend a proposal to go to a future town meeting At annual town meeting the people added 15 000 to the fire department budget to repair the roof on the fire station The board had been told by its insurer Maine Municipal Association at that time that the firehouse could not be insured with the present roof However the board asked other insurers to submit quotes and the board awarded the town s insurance business to Kyes Insurance of Farmington The Kyes bid was about 6 000 less than New Sharon had been paying MMA and the Kyes bid did not require that the firehouse roof be fixed in 2017 providing that the town was making progress on housing the fire department So when no bids came in under the 15 000 that the people raised 30 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 31

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NEW SHARON 2017 TREASURER S REVENUE REPORT 1794 2017 Treasurer s Revenue Report Account Real Estate Payments Tax Lien Payments Personal Property Payments From the Desk From the Treasurer s Treasurer s Desk Credit 1 488 104 66 109 057 82 1 392 26 TOTAL Greetings Friends I ve just finished up my second year as your Treasurer Last April the Town of New Sharon voted at a special town meeting to elect the Treasurer for a three year term beginning in 2018 up from the historical one year term Thank you I m running again and hope you ll consider voting for me this year too I ve enjoyed working for the Town of New Sharon and have had the pleasure of getting to know many of you since I began in March of 2016 I m always excited to meet new folks so stop in and introduce yourself next time you re in the office As I mentioned last year I m amazed by the generosity of Thomas Dyer and the contributions he left for New Sharon This past year I was really able to spend some time getting educated about the Dyer Trust Fund and Mr Dyer s intentions for the future of New Sharon and its students but I still have more to learn At Town Meeting in 2017 you voted to create a new Capital Roads Account with a beginning balance of ten thousand dollars All the reserve accounts and balances can be found just a few pages down from this one with the rest of my reports I m happy to share that there was no need for a tax anticipated note again this year which further speaks to the financial stability of this great little town By January s end I had successfully completed the 2017 annual audit with RHR Smith This year I was lucky enough to work with Vernice Boyce the senior accountant I ve worked with since 2011 she s a great resource to me throughout the year If anyone has questions or wants to know exactly what the Treasurer of New Sharon does I m always happy to share my work As we prepare for this year s Town Meeting I want to extend a gracious thank you to the Board of Selectmen Lorna Travis Bob for their continued efforts on behalf of the town and their support of me in this role I d also like to thank my office mate Pam Griswold for being a delight and always making herself available A few notable others that I work with or were helpful to me this past year were Melissa Letarte Mercy Hanson Darlene Power John Pond John Welch Jeff Brackett Diana Oliver and many others Thank you Being a Municipal Treasurer is a position that evolves with time and requires more attention from me at different points in the year I ve also discovered that working in this role for more than one town has really helped to hone my skills I learned a great deal in 2017 and plan to attend a few refresher trainings in the coming year I truly love working for the people of New Sharon and hope to continue as long as you ll have me If you have any questions about Town finances expired liens or want to chat about your taxes Please feel free to reach out I m always happy to meet up and address your concerns Respectfully Erin Norton O 778 4046 C 399 6321 H 696 1055 11 School Lane PO Box 7 Revenue Summary Report 100 101 105 106 107 115 116 117 118 119 123 125 126 128 129 131 132 133 137 140 150 151 153 155 156 160 200 Account Excise Auto Excise Boat Fees Agent Fees Town Dog Reg Fees Late Dog Reg Fee Interest Bank Interest Real Estate Lien Costs Cash Over Short Fees Bad Check Library Donations Copier Income Gas Tax Refund State Revenue Sharing General Assistance Reimbursement Recreation Department Fees Miscellaneous Revenue Dump Sticker Veteran s Exemption MVR Workmen s Compensation Refund Permit Building Permit Plumbing Permit Gun Tree Growth Reimbursement Homestead Exemption Historical Committee Donations Local Road Assistance Program LRAP Total Debits Credits Balance 1362 08 263 960 45 262 598 37 0 00 1 200 50 1 200 50 147 40 7 427 25 7 279 85 0 00 466 00 466 00 0 00 175 00 175 00 0 00 4 000 36 4 000 36 125 50 8 971 68 8 846 18 56 94 7 724 64 7 667 70 126 38 48 10 78 28 0 00 75 00 75 00 0 00 3800 00 3 800 00 0 00 112 30 112 30 0 00 166 61 166 61 0 00 69 144 73 69 144 73 0 00 263 20 263 20 156 00 1425 00 1 269 00 36 00 2 277 43 2 241 43 0 00 1055 00 1 055 00 0 00 859 00 859 00 0 00 990 00 990 00 0 00 425 00 425 00 0 00 562 50 562 50 0 00 87 00 87 00 0 00 25 755 13 25 755 13 0 00 56 959 00 56 959 00 0 00 400 00 400 00 249 00 44 380 00 44 131 00 2 259 30 502 710 88 Total Revenue Received by New Sharon New Sharon ME 04955 1 598 554 74 The Total Sum of Cash Receipts Report and Revenue Summary 500 451 58 2 099 006 32 treasurer newsharon maine gov 32 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 33

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NEW SHARON 2017 TREASURER S REVENUE REPORT 1794 2017 Treasurer s Revenue Report Account Real Estate Payments Tax Lien Payments Personal Property Payments From the Desk From the Treasurer s Treasurer s Desk Credit 1 488 104 66 109 057 82 1 392 26 TOTAL Greetings Friends I ve just finished up my second year as your Treasurer Last April the Town of New Sharon voted at a special town meeting to elect the Treasurer for a three year term beginning in 2018 up from the historical one year term Thank you I m running again and hope you ll consider voting for me this year too I ve enjoyed working for the Town of New Sharon and have had the pleasure of getting to know many of you since I began in March of 2016 I m always excited to meet new folks so stop in and introduce yourself next time you re in the office As I mentioned last year I m amazed by the generosity of Thomas Dyer and the contributions he left for New Sharon This past year I was really able to spend some time getting educated about the Dyer Trust Fund and Mr Dyer s intentions for the future of New Sharon and its students but I still have more to learn At Town Meeting in 2017 you voted to create a new Capital Roads Account with a beginning balance of ten thousand dollars All the reserve accounts and balances can be found just a few pages down from this one with the rest of my reports I m happy to share that there was no need for a tax anticipated note again this year which further speaks to the financial stability of this great little town By January s end I had successfully completed the 2017 annual audit with RHR Smith This year I was lucky enough to work with Vernice Boyce the senior accountant I ve worked with since 2011 she s a great resource to me throughout the year If anyone has questions or wants to know exactly what the Treasurer of New Sharon does I m always happy to share my work As we prepare for this year s Town Meeting I want to extend a gracious thank you to the Board of Selectmen Lorna Travis Bob for their continued efforts on behalf of the town and their support of me in this role I d also like to thank my office mate Pam Griswold for being a delight and always making herself available A few notable others that I work with or were helpful to me this past year were Melissa Letarte Mercy Hanson Darlene Power John Pond John Welch Jeff Brackett Diana Oliver and many others Thank you Being a Municipal Treasurer is a position that evolves with time and requires more attention from me at different points in the year I ve also discovered that working in this role for more than one town has really helped to hone my skills I learned a great deal in 2017 and plan to attend a few refresher trainings in the coming year I truly love working for the people of New Sharon and hope to continue as long as you ll have me If you have any questions about Town finances expired liens or want to chat about your taxes Please feel free to reach out I m always happy to meet up and address your concerns Respectfully Erin Norton O 778 4046 C 399 6321 H 696 1055 11 School Lane PO Box 7 Revenue Summary Report 100 101 105 106 107 115 116 117 118 119 123 125 126 128 129 131 132 133 137 140 150 151 153 155 156 160 200 Account Excise Auto Excise Boat Fees Agent Fees Town Dog Reg Fees Late Dog Reg Fee Interest Bank Interest Real Estate Lien Costs Cash Over Short Fees Bad Check Library Donations Copier Income Gas Tax Refund State Revenue Sharing General Assistance Reimbursement Recreation Department Fees Miscellaneous Revenue Dump Sticker Veteran s Exemption MVR Workmen s Compensation Refund Permit Building Permit Plumbing Permit Gun Tree Growth Reimbursement Homestead Exemption Historical Committee Donations Local Road Assistance Program LRAP Total Debits Credits Balance 1362 08 263 960 45 262 598 37 0 00 1 200 50 1 200 50 147 40 7 427 25 7 279 85 0 00 466 00 466 00 0 00 175 00 175 00 0 00 4 000 36 4 000 36 125 50 8 971 68 8 846 18 56 94 7 724 64 7 667 70 126 38 48 10 78 28 0 00 75 00 75 00 0 00 3800 00 3 800 00 0 00 112 30 112 30 0 00 166 61 166 61 0 00 69 144 73 69 144 73 0 00 263 20 263 20 156 00 1425 00 1 269 00 36 00 2 277 43 2 241 43 0 00 1055 00 1 055 00 0 00 859 00 859 00 0 00 990 00 990 00 0 00 425 00 425 00 0 00 562 50 562 50 0 00 87 00 87 00 0 00 25 755 13 25 755 13 0 00 56 959 00 56 959 00 0 00 400 00 400 00 249 00 44 380 00 44 131 00 2 259 30 502 710 88 Total Revenue Received by New Sharon New Sharon ME 04955 1 598 554 74 The Total Sum of Cash Receipts Report and Revenue Summary 500 451 58 2 099 006 32 treasurer newsharon maine gov 32 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 33

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2017 TREASURER S EXPENSE REPORT 2017 TREASURER S REPORT FUND BALANCES 2017 FUND BALANCES Article 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 48 STM Description Board of Selectmen Clerk Tax Collector Treasurer Code Enforcement Administrative Expenses Technology Fund Assessing Agent Town Office Operating Costs Route two Sidewalk Walkway Street Lights Summer Roads Maintenance Winter Roads Maintenance Snow Removal Contract Capital Roads Reserve Fund Mowing Cemeteries Solid Waste Disposal Ambulance Subsidy New Sharon Fire and Rescue Fire Truck Reserve Fund Historical Comm Prince Baker General Assistance Ditzler Memorial Library Fire Protection Fire Hydrants Recreation Committee Insurances Animal Control Abatements Contingency Social Security Health Officer Expenses Discount Education RSU 9 County Tax Totals Budget 15 000 00 25 100 00 12 300 00 10 000 00 48 982 00 10 650 00 10 000 00 21 000 00 1 500 00 7 000 00 230 000 00 71 000 00 143 500 00 10 000 00 5 700 00 93 500 00 12 519 00 75 100 00 10 000 00 3 000 00 1 500 00 20 500 00 19 402 00 7 000 00 18 000 00 6 625 00 5 000 00 10 000 00 8 000 00 250 00 36 000 00 1 011 665 00 118 459 00 2 078 252 00 Expended 15 000 00 24 909 00 12 300 00 10 000 00 35 054 38 5 176 33 10 000 00 12 762 64 613 78 6 397 87 229 973 92 71 000 00 141 993 00 10 000 00 5 700 00 93 484 93 15 628 00 56 244 62 10 000 00 2 753 95 500 72 19 131 66 19 402 00 3 432 14 18 440 70 6 625 00 9 321 77 7 528 56 200 00 33 516 37 1 011 664 32 118 459 00 2 017 214 66 Balance 191 00 13 927 62 5 473 67 8 237 36 886 22 602 13 26 08 1 507 00 15 07 3 109 00 18 855 38 246 05 999 28 1 368 34 3 567 86 440 70 4 321 77 10 000 00 471 44 50 00 2 483 63 0 68 61 037 34 Spent 100 00 99 24 100 00 100 00 71 57 48 60 100 00 60 77 40 92 91 40 99 99 100 00 98 95 100 00 100 00 99 98 124 83 74 89 100 00 91 80 33 38 93 33 100 00 49 03 102 45 100 00 186 44 0 00 94 11 80 00 93 10 100 00 100 00 97 06 BALANCES 2017 Town of New Sharon Bank Accounts As of 12 31 16 Bangor Savings Primary Checking Account Bangor Savings Repurchase Account Bangor Savings Electronic Payment Account As of 12 31 17 179 021 61 188 159 33 917 316 92 921 165 62 129 05 129 05 TOTAL of All Bangor Savings Accounts 1 096 467 58 1 109 454 00 BALANCES 2017 TD Bank Special Insured Funds As of 12 31 16 Interest Earned Due to Due From As of 12 31 17 TD Bank General Fund 66 538 63 151 66 0 00 66 690 29 TD Bank Fire Truck Reserve 99 003 94 183 20 10 000 93 082 6 087 04 TD Bank Dyer Trust Reserve 68 338 30 157 23 38 612 00 33 616 00 TD Bank Recreation Field 20 169 82 45 98 0 00 20 215 80 TD Bank Dump Closing 29 998 31 68 37 0 00 30 066 68 TD Bank Cemetery Trust 23 579 32 53 75 0 00 23 633 07 308 849 44 681 85 4 000 00 305 549 39 TD Bank Mahlon Dyer Memorial 16 865 46 31 67 5 256 33 11 641 80 TD Bank Capital Roads Reserve 0 00 14 87 10 000 00 10 000 00 633 343 22 1 388 58 82 338 33 507 500 07 TD Bank Fire Station Reserve TOTAL Due to Due From Summary 10 000 00 transferred to Fire Truck Reserve Account 93 082 Expended on new Brush Truck Subsequent to 12 31 17 38 612 was transferred to the General Fund for scholarships and administrative programs related to the Dyer Trust which were previously paid for with Town funds 4 000 From Fire Station Reserve for preliminary plans on new municipal complex Dirigo Engineering 5 256 33 From Mahlon Dyer Memorial Ball Field upgrades dugouts and sign 10 000 to new Capital Roads Account Established at 2017 Annual Town Meeting BALANCES Bank of America US Trust Account Thomas F Dyer Trust Fund Market Value As of 12 31 16 356 827 33 Gain Loss as of 12 31 17 42 347 28 399 174 61 2017 Interest 2 937 16 STM Special Town Meeting assessment to the town 34 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 35

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2017 TREASURER S EXPENSE REPORT 2017 TREASURER S REPORT FUND BALANCES 2017 FUND BALANCES Article 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 48 STM Description Board of Selectmen Clerk Tax Collector Treasurer Code Enforcement Administrative Expenses Technology Fund Assessing Agent Town Office Operating Costs Route two Sidewalk Walkway Street Lights Summer Roads Maintenance Winter Roads Maintenance Snow Removal Contract Capital Roads Reserve Fund Mowing Cemeteries Solid Waste Disposal Ambulance Subsidy New Sharon Fire and Rescue Fire Truck Reserve Fund Historical Comm Prince Baker General Assistance Ditzler Memorial Library Fire Protection Fire Hydrants Recreation Committee Insurances Animal Control Abatements Contingency Social Security Health Officer Expenses Discount Education RSU 9 County Tax Totals Budget 15 000 00 25 100 00 12 300 00 10 000 00 48 982 00 10 650 00 10 000 00 21 000 00 1 500 00 7 000 00 230 000 00 71 000 00 143 500 00 10 000 00 5 700 00 93 500 00 12 519 00 75 100 00 10 000 00 3 000 00 1 500 00 20 500 00 19 402 00 7 000 00 18 000 00 6 625 00 5 000 00 10 000 00 8 000 00 250 00 36 000 00 1 011 665 00 118 459 00 2 078 252 00 Expended 15 000 00 24 909 00 12 300 00 10 000 00 35 054 38 5 176 33 10 000 00 12 762 64 613 78 6 397 87 229 973 92 71 000 00 141 993 00 10 000 00 5 700 00 93 484 93 15 628 00 56 244 62 10 000 00 2 753 95 500 72 19 131 66 19 402 00 3 432 14 18 440 70 6 625 00 9 321 77 7 528 56 200 00 33 516 37 1 011 664 32 118 459 00 2 017 214 66 Balance 191 00 13 927 62 5 473 67 8 237 36 886 22 602 13 26 08 1 507 00 15 07 3 109 00 18 855 38 246 05 999 28 1 368 34 3 567 86 440 70 4 321 77 10 000 00 471 44 50 00 2 483 63 0 68 61 037 34 Spent 100 00 99 24 100 00 100 00 71 57 48 60 100 00 60 77 40 92 91 40 99 99 100 00 98 95 100 00 100 00 99 98 124 83 74 89 100 00 91 80 33 38 93 33 100 00 49 03 102 45 100 00 186 44 0 00 94 11 80 00 93 10 100 00 100 00 97 06 BALANCES 2017 Town of New Sharon Bank Accounts As of 12 31 16 Bangor Savings Primary Checking Account Bangor Savings Repurchase Account Bangor Savings Electronic Payment Account As of 12 31 17 179 021 61 188 159 33 917 316 92 921 165 62 129 05 129 05 TOTAL of All Bangor Savings Accounts 1 096 467 58 1 109 454 00 BALANCES 2017 TD Bank Special Insured Funds As of 12 31 16 Interest Earned Due to Due From As of 12 31 17 TD Bank General Fund 66 538 63 151 66 0 00 66 690 29 TD Bank Fire Truck Reserve 99 003 94 183 20 10 000 93 082 6 087 04 TD Bank Dyer Trust Reserve 68 338 30 157 23 38 612 00 33 616 00 TD Bank Recreation Field 20 169 82 45 98 0 00 20 215 80 TD Bank Dump Closing 29 998 31 68 37 0 00 30 066 68 TD Bank Cemetery Trust 23 579 32 53 75 0 00 23 633 07 308 849 44 681 85 4 000 00 305 549 39 TD Bank Mahlon Dyer Memorial 16 865 46 31 67 5 256 33 11 641 80 TD Bank Capital Roads Reserve 0 00 14 87 10 000 00 10 000 00 633 343 22 1 388 58 82 338 33 507 500 07 TD Bank Fire Station Reserve TOTAL Due to Due From Summary 10 000 00 transferred to Fire Truck Reserve Account 93 082 Expended on new Brush Truck Subsequent to 12 31 17 38 612 was transferred to the General Fund for scholarships and administrative programs related to the Dyer Trust which were previously paid for with Town funds 4 000 From Fire Station Reserve for preliminary plans on new municipal complex Dirigo Engineering 5 256 33 From Mahlon Dyer Memorial Ball Field upgrades dugouts and sign 10 000 to new Capital Roads Account Established at 2017 Annual Town Meeting BALANCES Bank of America US Trust Account Thomas F Dyer Trust Fund Market Value As of 12 31 16 356 827 33 Gain Loss as of 12 31 17 42 347 28 399 174 61 2017 Interest 2 937 16 STM Special Town Meeting assessment to the town 34 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 35

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ReaL ESTATE TAX LIEN BREAKDOWN Tax years 2012 2016 As of December 31st 2017 ReaL ESTATE TAX LIEN BREAKDOWN Tax years 2012 2016 As of December 31st 2017 Tax Year 2012 Name Smith William J devisees of 2012 Total Prinicpal Due 136 76 136 76 Costs 74 05 74 05 Balance Due 210 81 210 81 Tax Year 2013 Name Smith William J devisees of 2013 Total Prinicpal Due 216 57 216 57 Costs 6 74 6 74 Balance Due 223 31 223 31 Tax Year 2014 2014 Name McHugh Jeannette Smith William J devisees of 2014 Total Prinicpal Due 115 46 159 90 275 36 Costs 1 54 117 98 119 52 Balance Due 117 00 248 24 365 24 Tax Year 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 Name Adams Jeffrey S Butterfield Amanda E Dill Justin Fifield Tammy L Foster Bobbie Jo Glidden Justin F Kerr Lenny R Letarte Melissia L Lidstone Timothy R Mayer Karl devisees of McHugh Jeannette Newell Donald L Powaga Carolyn Rackliff Jason Smith Gladys V heirs of Smith Lisa Louise Smith William J devisees of Venter John R JR Witt Scott D Wright Mark D 2015 Total Prinicpal Due 300 00 897 44 263 50 17 74 370 51 28 96 236 40 801 56 949 71 1405 25 402 43 1757 43 197 14 138 41 311 26 288 97 166 22 183 99 1096 05 671 19 10 484 16 Costs 0 64 205 27 27 02 74 97 127 65 27 82 33 09 78 74 93 34 280 08 132 35 331 97 30 32 93 46 118 91 33 69 97 54 100 16 230 29 43 50 2 160 81 Balance Due 300 64 1 102 71 290 52 92 71 498 16 56 78 269 49 880 30 1 043 05 1 685 33 534 78 2 089 40 227 46 231 87 430 17 322 66 263 76 284 15 1 326 34 714 69 12 644 97 36 www newsharon maine gov Tax Year 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 Name Adams Jeffrey S Bailey Tina Baker Tammy Baxter Betsy L Briscoe Maureen T Bullen Craig H Buntin Josh B Butterfield Amanda E Casey Thomas E Church DeAnna R Das Wattley Sharmila Dill Justin Dodge Russell Dunn Ted B Durrell Gerald H Espeaignette Augustus T Fagan Daniel Fred Fails Walter Fails Walter Fails Walter L Farrington Kevin B Ferrari Michael P Fifield Tammy L Flaherty Troy E Foster Bobbie Jo Foster Stacie M Gage Donald A Giustra Matthew Glidden Justin F Greene Gregory Harris David Harris Jeanne Huff Herbert N Jackey Edward T Kaja Holdings LLC www newsharon maine gov Prinicpal Due 1 223 37 1 134 16 520 87 1 026 15 702 49 292 28 1 497 40 959 64 329 28 280 07 775 48 172 33 1 910 82 1 513 62 141 47 48 87 799 81 506 01 180 10 373 38 985 60 79 43 1 012 18 359 86 266 94 2 928 92 2 191 28 786 46 1 181 81 1 062 36 221 07 613 63 1 865 55 218 14 2 219 06 Costs 99 69 96 62 75 51 84 37 74 57 67 65 109 12 75 99 68 92 67 23 84 28 63 52 123 35 93 00 60 30 59 23 85 11 75 00 63 79 70 44 76 49 58 76 77 00 69 97 66 78 158 38 133 00 84 65 80 25 94 15 65 16 78 71 121 79 61 77 133 96 Balance Due 1 323 06 1 230 78 596 38 1 110 52 777 06 359 93 1 606 52 1 035 63 398 20 347 30 859 76 235 85 2 034 17 1 606 62 201 77 108 10 884 92 581 01 243 89 443 82 1 062 09 138 19 1 089 18 429 83 333 72 3 087 30 2 324 28 871 11 1 262 06 1 156 51 286 23 692 34 1 987 34 279 91 2 353 02 37

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ReaL ESTATE TAX LIEN BREAKDOWN Tax years 2012 2016 As of December 31st 2017 ReaL ESTATE TAX LIEN BREAKDOWN Tax years 2012 2016 As of December 31st 2017 Tax Year 2012 Name Smith William J devisees of 2012 Total Prinicpal Due 136 76 136 76 Costs 74 05 74 05 Balance Due 210 81 210 81 Tax Year 2013 Name Smith William J devisees of 2013 Total Prinicpal Due 216 57 216 57 Costs 6 74 6 74 Balance Due 223 31 223 31 Tax Year 2014 2014 Name McHugh Jeannette Smith William J devisees of 2014 Total Prinicpal Due 115 46 159 90 275 36 Costs 1 54 117 98 119 52 Balance Due 117 00 248 24 365 24 Tax Year 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 Name Adams Jeffrey S Butterfield Amanda E Dill Justin Fifield Tammy L Foster Bobbie Jo Glidden Justin F Kerr Lenny R Letarte Melissia L Lidstone Timothy R Mayer Karl devisees of McHugh Jeannette Newell Donald L Powaga Carolyn Rackliff Jason Smith Gladys V heirs of Smith Lisa Louise Smith William J devisees of Venter John R JR Witt Scott D Wright Mark D 2015 Total Prinicpal Due 300 00 897 44 263 50 17 74 370 51 28 96 236 40 801 56 949 71 1405 25 402 43 1757 43 197 14 138 41 311 26 288 97 166 22 183 99 1096 05 671 19 10 484 16 Costs 0 64 205 27 27 02 74 97 127 65 27 82 33 09 78 74 93 34 280 08 132 35 331 97 30 32 93 46 118 91 33 69 97 54 100 16 230 29 43 50 2 160 81 Balance Due 300 64 1 102 71 290 52 92 71 498 16 56 78 269 49 880 30 1 043 05 1 685 33 534 78 2 089 40 227 46 231 87 430 17 322 66 263 76 284 15 1 326 34 714 69 12 644 97 36 www newsharon maine gov Tax Year 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 Name Adams Jeffrey S Bailey Tina Baker Tammy Baxter Betsy L Briscoe Maureen T Bullen Craig H Buntin Josh B Butterfield Amanda E Casey Thomas E Church DeAnna R Das Wattley Sharmila Dill Justin Dodge Russell Dunn Ted B Durrell Gerald H Espeaignette Augustus T Fagan Daniel Fred Fails Walter Fails Walter Fails Walter L Farrington Kevin B Ferrari Michael P Fifield Tammy L Flaherty Troy E Foster Bobbie Jo Foster Stacie M Gage Donald A Giustra Matthew Glidden Justin F Greene Gregory Harris David Harris Jeanne Huff Herbert N Jackey Edward T Kaja Holdings LLC www newsharon maine gov Prinicpal Due 1 223 37 1 134 16 520 87 1 026 15 702 49 292 28 1 497 40 959 64 329 28 280 07 775 48 172 33 1 910 82 1 513 62 141 47 48 87 799 81 506 01 180 10 373 38 985 60 79 43 1 012 18 359 86 266 94 2 928 92 2 191 28 786 46 1 181 81 1 062 36 221 07 613 63 1 865 55 218 14 2 219 06 Costs 99 69 96 62 75 51 84 37 74 57 67 65 109 12 75 99 68 92 67 23 84 28 63 52 123 35 93 00 60 30 59 23 85 11 75 00 63 79 70 44 76 49 58 76 77 00 69 97 66 78 158 38 133 00 84 65 80 25 94 15 65 16 78 71 121 79 61 77 133 96 Balance Due 1 323 06 1 230 78 596 38 1 110 52 777 06 359 93 1 606 52 1 035 63 398 20 347 30 859 76 235 85 2 034 17 1 606 62 201 77 108 10 884 92 581 01 243 89 443 82 1 062 09 138 19 1 089 18 429 83 333 72 3 087 30 2 324 28 871 11 1 262 06 1 156 51 286 23 692 34 1 987 34 279 91 2 353 02 37

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Tax Year 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 ReaL ESTATE TAX LIEN BREAKDOWN Tax years 2012 2016 As of December 31st 2017 ReaL ESTATE TAX LIEN BREAKDOWN Tax years 2012 2016 As of December 31st 2017 Name Kern Monica Kerr Lenny R Ladies Aid Lot LeBlanc Robert Letarte Melissia L Lidstone Timothy R Mathews Dona P Mayer Karl devisees of McCourt Dennis W Mulcahy Scott J Murphy Richard Nichols Sally D Petrie Barbara T Porter Rodney F Porter Rodney F Porter Rodney F Powaga Carolyn Prescott James Rackliff Jason Roberts Brett A Rollins Carlton Smith Benjamin J Smith Benjamin J Smith Gladys V heirs of Smith Lisa Louise Smith Robert W Smith William J devisees of Snyder Karen D Stevens Alycia tennant in possession Sweet Jennifer Swisher John R Swisher Patrica A Taylor Paul W Tracy Marcia Tyler Toby W Venter John R JR Prinicpal Due 481 51 515 30 112 35 837 32 928 72 1 039 04 1 360 57 1 502 64 384 88 636 77 1 564 65 695 90 319 17 1 755 73 200 86 341 28 536 08 1 159 17 148 00 100 30 540 13 1 053 74 2 246 36 332 83 563 62 747 94 177 74 1 906 77 184 95 1 169 62 452 45 926 86 545 39 1 879 23 699 79 228 08 38 Costs 72 30 75 32 61 46 86 41 75 40 77 51 104 41 109 30 62 05 79 50 111 43 70 93 63 71 118 01 59 65 69 33 76 04 97 48 62 68 61 04 76 18 93 85 134 89 69 04 68 39 83 33 63 71 123 21 63 95 97 84 73 16 89 49 57 59 122 26 81 67 65 44 Balance Due 553 81 590 62 173 81 923 73 1 004 12 1 116 55 1 464 98 1 611 94 446 93 716 27 1 676 08 766 83 382 88 1 873 74 260 51 410 61 612 12 1 256 65 210 68 161 34 616 31 1 147 59 2 381 25 401 87 632 01 831 27 241 45 2 029 98 248 90 1 267 46 525 61 1 016 35 602 98 2 001 49 781 46 293 52 www newsharon maine gov Tax Year 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 Name Welch Michael E Whipple Cara P Whipple Cara P Whittier Terry Withey Douglas A Witt Scott D Works Kevin J Wright Mark D 2016 Total Prinicpal Due 560 91 1 985 87 10 54 1 046 31 434 54 1 172 01 595 38 1 076 89 65 538 08 Costs 76 89 108 27 57 95 93 60 72 54 97 92 78 08 94 65 6 596 37 Balance Due 637 80 2 094 14 68 49 1 139 91 507 08 1 269 93 673 46 1 171 54 72 134 45 Tax Year Name Prinicpal Due Total Liens Owed for Tax Year 2012 136 76 Total Liens Owed for Tax Year 2013 216 57 Total Liens Owed for Tax Year 2014 275 36 Total Liens Owed for Tax Year 2015 10 484 16 Total Liens Owed for Tax Year 2016 65 538 08 Toal owed to New Sharon as of 12 31 17 76 650 93 Denotes paid in full after December 31st 2017 Denotes partial payment after December 31st 2017 Costs 74 05 6 74 119 52 2 160 81 6 596 37 8 957 49 Balance Due 210 81 223 31 365 24 12 644 97 72 134 45 85 578 78 www newsharon maine gov 39

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Tax Year 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 ReaL ESTATE TAX LIEN BREAKDOWN Tax years 2012 2016 As of December 31st 2017 ReaL ESTATE TAX LIEN BREAKDOWN Tax years 2012 2016 As of December 31st 2017 Name Kern Monica Kerr Lenny R Ladies Aid Lot LeBlanc Robert Letarte Melissia L Lidstone Timothy R Mathews Dona P Mayer Karl devisees of McCourt Dennis W Mulcahy Scott J Murphy Richard Nichols Sally D Petrie Barbara T Porter Rodney F Porter Rodney F Porter Rodney F Powaga Carolyn Prescott James Rackliff Jason Roberts Brett A Rollins Carlton Smith Benjamin J Smith Benjamin J Smith Gladys V heirs of Smith Lisa Louise Smith Robert W Smith William J devisees of Snyder Karen D Stevens Alycia tennant in possession Sweet Jennifer Swisher John R Swisher Patrica A Taylor Paul W Tracy Marcia Tyler Toby W Venter John R JR Prinicpal Due 481 51 515 30 112 35 837 32 928 72 1 039 04 1 360 57 1 502 64 384 88 636 77 1 564 65 695 90 319 17 1 755 73 200 86 341 28 536 08 1 159 17 148 00 100 30 540 13 1 053 74 2 246 36 332 83 563 62 747 94 177 74 1 906 77 184 95 1 169 62 452 45 926 86 545 39 1 879 23 699 79 228 08 38 Costs 72 30 75 32 61 46 86 41 75 40 77 51 104 41 109 30 62 05 79 50 111 43 70 93 63 71 118 01 59 65 69 33 76 04 97 48 62 68 61 04 76 18 93 85 134 89 69 04 68 39 83 33 63 71 123 21 63 95 97 84 73 16 89 49 57 59 122 26 81 67 65 44 Balance Due 553 81 590 62 173 81 923 73 1 004 12 1 116 55 1 464 98 1 611 94 446 93 716 27 1 676 08 766 83 382 88 1 873 74 260 51 410 61 612 12 1 256 65 210 68 161 34 616 31 1 147 59 2 381 25 401 87 632 01 831 27 241 45 2 029 98 248 90 1 267 46 525 61 1 016 35 602 98 2 001 49 781 46 293 52 www newsharon maine gov Tax Year 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 Name Welch Michael E Whipple Cara P Whipple Cara P Whittier Terry Withey Douglas A Witt Scott D Works Kevin J Wright Mark D 2016 Total Prinicpal Due 560 91 1 985 87 10 54 1 046 31 434 54 1 172 01 595 38 1 076 89 65 538 08 Costs 76 89 108 27 57 95 93 60 72 54 97 92 78 08 94 65 6 596 37 Balance Due 637 80 2 094 14 68 49 1 139 91 507 08 1 269 93 673 46 1 171 54 72 134 45 Tax Year Name Prinicpal Due Total Liens Owed for Tax Year 2012 136 76 Total Liens Owed for Tax Year 2013 216 57 Total Liens Owed for Tax Year 2014 275 36 Total Liens Owed for Tax Year 2015 10 484 16 Total Liens Owed for Tax Year 2016 65 538 08 Toal owed to New Sharon as of 12 31 17 76 650 93 Denotes paid in full after December 31st 2017 Denotes partial payment after December 31st 2017 Costs 74 05 6 74 119 52 2 160 81 6 596 37 8 957 49 Balance Due 210 81 223 31 365 24 12 644 97 72 134 45 85 578 78 www newsharon maine gov 39

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Town Clerk and Tax Collector Reports 2017 NEW SHARON 2017 TAX COLLECTOR S REPORT As of December 31 2017 MIL RATE 16 1 2017 Tax Commitment 1 572 260 96 2017 Supplemental Taxes 1 346 86 Total 2017 Tax Commitment 2017 Taxes Collected 1 284 486 40 2017 Discounts 33 604 82 2017 Tax Abatements 3 401 86 Total 2017 Taxes Paid Difference Refund Corrections Unpaid Balance of 2017 Taxes To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon Greetings New Sharon neighbors and friends It has been my pleasure and privilege to greet and assist you as your town clerk and tax collector during 2017 The year was busy with multiple elections as well as our regular business and activities There were 1 250 registered voters in New Sharon as of Dec 31 2017 It s always good to see so many folks come through the polls on election day As registrar of voters I can help you to register to vote if you are a first time voter All that is required is a valid picture ID and proof of residence A huge Thank You goes out to our Ballot and Election Clerks Forrest Bonney Caroleen Caldwell Brenda Dunn Mercy Hanson Melissa Letarte Megan Letarte and Nora Thombs They work long hours and are committed to ensuring your right to vote goes smoothly Please remember your dog s needs to be registered at the town office All registrations expire on Dec 31 A current rabies certificate is required and helps to protect your furry companion and the rest of us from that deadly disease Real Estate taxes are not required to be paid in one lump sum If you find it helpful for budgeting you may pay part at a time in advance We use the postmark on the envelope as the date paid The only requirement is that the oldest outstanding tax must be paid first New Sharon does not pay interest on pre paid taxes If you have any questions about taxes or the tax lien process please contact the town office Our wonderful website found at https www newsharon maine gov offers access to town information as well as providing links to online services including re registrations for automobiles trailers dog registrations hunting fishing licenses snowmobiles ATVs and property tax payments If there is any way that I can assist you please don t hesitate to call or stop in anytime Have a safe and wonderful year Our town office hours are Monday 10 a m to 12 30 p m and 1p m to 6 p m Wednesday 1 p m to 7 p m Friday 10 a m to 12 30 p m and 1 p m to 6 p m Respectfully submitted Pamela Griswold Town Clerk Tax Collector and Registrar of Voters 40 www newsharon maine gov 1 573 607 82 1 321 493 08 252 114 74 543 91 251 570 83 Town Clerk s Vital Statistics Report Marriages 7 Cody Leroy Buck Rachel Marie Scollon Jacob Scott Harris Katie Jane Butterfield Jessica Rose Thompson Chadd Lyle Harris Lori Jean Libby Gerald Ward McGlamery Frederick Christopher Smith Amber Lee Walker Mindy Shannan Bukoveckas Anthony Gordon Trask Katrina Ann Simpson John Roland Ranger Births 06 16 2017 06 10 2017 06 10 2017 06 11 2017 06 11 2017 06 24 2017 09 22 2017 Deaths Joan Betty Davis Donna Lee Lane Kathleen Anne Ryan Delmar Linwood Currier Dennis Allen McCourt John Jonas Rockwood Daniel Francis Burke 01 01 2017 01 20 2017 01 24 2017 01 28 2017 02 09 2017 03 31 2017 05 17 2017 www newsharon maine gov 15 14 Roberta Ann Harris Marilyn Bower Neal Cheryl Kay White Deborah Darlene Tracy Robert L Martin Joseph Lee Campbell Marvin Leigh White 05 27 2017 06 03 2017 06 23 2017 08 29 2017 09 25 2017 10 20 2017 10 24 2017 41

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Town Clerk and Tax Collector Reports 2017 NEW SHARON 2017 TAX COLLECTOR S REPORT As of December 31 2017 MIL RATE 16 1 2017 Tax Commitment 1 572 260 96 2017 Supplemental Taxes 1 346 86 Total 2017 Tax Commitment 2017 Taxes Collected 1 284 486 40 2017 Discounts 33 604 82 2017 Tax Abatements 3 401 86 Total 2017 Taxes Paid Difference Refund Corrections Unpaid Balance of 2017 Taxes To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon Greetings New Sharon neighbors and friends It has been my pleasure and privilege to greet and assist you as your town clerk and tax collector during 2017 The year was busy with multiple elections as well as our regular business and activities There were 1 250 registered voters in New Sharon as of Dec 31 2017 It s always good to see so many folks come through the polls on election day As registrar of voters I can help you to register to vote if you are a first time voter All that is required is a valid picture ID and proof of residence A huge Thank You goes out to our Ballot and Election Clerks Forrest Bonney Caroleen Caldwell Brenda Dunn Mercy Hanson Melissa Letarte Megan Letarte and Nora Thombs They work long hours and are committed to ensuring your right to vote goes smoothly Please remember your dog s needs to be registered at the town office All registrations expire on Dec 31 A current rabies certificate is required and helps to protect your furry companion and the rest of us from that deadly disease Real Estate taxes are not required to be paid in one lump sum If you find it helpful for budgeting you may pay part at a time in advance We use the postmark on the envelope as the date paid The only requirement is that the oldest outstanding tax must be paid first New Sharon does not pay interest on pre paid taxes If you have any questions about taxes or the tax lien process please contact the town office Our wonderful website found at https www newsharon maine gov offers access to town information as well as providing links to online services including re registrations for automobiles trailers dog registrations hunting fishing licenses snowmobiles ATVs and property tax payments If there is any way that I can assist you please don t hesitate to call or stop in anytime Have a safe and wonderful year Our town office hours are Monday 10 a m to 12 30 p m and 1p m to 6 p m Wednesday 1 p m to 7 p m Friday 10 a m to 12 30 p m and 1 p m to 6 p m Respectfully submitted Pamela Griswold Town Clerk Tax Collector and Registrar of Voters 40 www newsharon maine gov 1 573 607 82 1 321 493 08 252 114 74 543 91 251 570 83 Town Clerk s Vital Statistics Report Marriages 7 Cody Leroy Buck Rachel Marie Scollon Jacob Scott Harris Katie Jane Butterfield Jessica Rose Thompson Chadd Lyle Harris Lori Jean Libby Gerald Ward McGlamery Frederick Christopher Smith Amber Lee Walker Mindy Shannan Bukoveckas Anthony Gordon Trask Katrina Ann Simpson John Roland Ranger Births 06 16 2017 06 10 2017 06 10 2017 06 11 2017 06 11 2017 06 24 2017 09 22 2017 Deaths Joan Betty Davis Donna Lee Lane Kathleen Anne Ryan Delmar Linwood Currier Dennis Allen McCourt John Jonas Rockwood Daniel Francis Burke 01 01 2017 01 20 2017 01 24 2017 01 28 2017 02 09 2017 03 31 2017 05 17 2017 www newsharon maine gov 15 14 Roberta Ann Harris Marilyn Bower Neal Cheryl Kay White Deborah Darlene Tracy Robert L Martin Joseph Lee Campbell Marvin Leigh White 05 27 2017 06 03 2017 06 23 2017 08 29 2017 09 25 2017 10 20 2017 10 24 2017 41

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Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Adams Anthony W Adams Anthony W Adams Jeffrey S Anderson Peggy M Arlington Virginia Lee Arnold Jonathan Atwood Micheal Averill David A Ayer Robert R Bailey Anne R Bailey Daryl Bailey Tina Baker Tammy Baxter Betsy L Berry Carolyn W old house Boivin James Boivin Joshua J Bowden John S Bowering Marc R Brann Andrea Briscoe Maureen T Bronson Blaine Brousseau Edward Buckley Kathleen E Bullen Craig H Buntin Josh B Burhoe Gennlle D Burke Daniel Burke Lawrence Burns Brian C Butterfield Amanda E Butterfield Jeffrey Kirk Buzzell Kirt B Kent A Carpentier Dennis F Carrier Jason Casey Thomas E Casey Thomas E Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Original Tax 1 194 62 806 61 1 165 80 2 216 65 236 67 1 340 97 531 62 941 37 210 43 2 515 79 1 395 71 1 080 79 734 64 1 352 24 84 53 1 695 65 449 19 484 61 235 70 959 56 673 79 1 218 77 375 13 780 85 278 53 1 426 94 532 59 698 42 1 736 87 896 45 914 48 571 55 345 83 1 392 97 2 752 30 300 59 313 79 42 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 2 047 74 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 14 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 1 172 08 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 1 194 62 806 61 1 165 80 2 216 65 236 67 1 340 97 531 62 941 37 210 43 468 05 1 395 71 1 080 79 734 64 1 352 24 84 53 1 695 65 449 19 484 61 235 70 959 56 673 79 1 218 77 375 13 780 85 278 53 1 426 94 532 59 698 42 1 736 73 896 45 914 48 571 55 345 83 220 89 2 752 30 300 59 313 79 www newsharon maine gov Chretien Russell J Church DeAnna R Corey Roger A Couture Sara Daggett Terrance B Daggett Terrance B Daggett Terrance B Daggett Terrance B Daggett Terrance B Daley Candy Dashnau Donna M Das Wattley Sharmila Davis Marguerit J Davis Marguerit J Deleskey Richard M Dill Justin Dipalma Eric M Dodge Russell Dodge Russell Donald Frank Ducharme George C Ducharme Jay A Ducharme Pamela M Duncan Jesse Dunn James P Dunn James P Dunn Ted B Durrell David Durrell Gerald H Durrell Glen M Eldridge Kelly Eleanor Ltd Trustee Prince Trust Eleanor Ltd Hovey Trust Eleanor Ltd Ensminger Mark E Espeaignette Augustus T Everett Leslie R Jr www newsharon maine gov Original Tax 1 244 53 288 19 819 49 439 21 19 32 46 85 870 21 2 303 27 742 21 465 93 1 366 57 738 99 1 144 87 90 16 1 885 15 502 32 590 87 1 174 01 1 740 41 498 13 622 59 336 49 336 49 2 000 43 5 437 61 759 92 2 111 52 2 017 49 249 55 1 885 79 1 041 83 3 353 79 2 928 27 573 32 458 85 275 31 614 70 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 370 79 0 00 0 00 0 82 1 940 42 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 36 17 0 00 0 00 Balance 1 244 53 288 19 819 49 439 21 19 32 46 85 870 21 2 303 27 742 21 465 93 1 366 57 738 99 1 144 87 90 16 1 885 15 502 32 590 87 1 174 01 1 740 41 127 34 622 59 336 49 335 67 60 01 5 437 61 759 92 2 111 52 2 017 49 249 55 1 885 79 1 041 83 3 353 79 2 928 27 573 32 422 68 275 31 614 70 43

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Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Adams Anthony W Adams Anthony W Adams Jeffrey S Anderson Peggy M Arlington Virginia Lee Arnold Jonathan Atwood Micheal Averill David A Ayer Robert R Bailey Anne R Bailey Daryl Bailey Tina Baker Tammy Baxter Betsy L Berry Carolyn W old house Boivin James Boivin Joshua J Bowden John S Bowering Marc R Brann Andrea Briscoe Maureen T Bronson Blaine Brousseau Edward Buckley Kathleen E Bullen Craig H Buntin Josh B Burhoe Gennlle D Burke Daniel Burke Lawrence Burns Brian C Butterfield Amanda E Butterfield Jeffrey Kirk Buzzell Kirt B Kent A Carpentier Dennis F Carrier Jason Casey Thomas E Casey Thomas E Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Original Tax 1 194 62 806 61 1 165 80 2 216 65 236 67 1 340 97 531 62 941 37 210 43 2 515 79 1 395 71 1 080 79 734 64 1 352 24 84 53 1 695 65 449 19 484 61 235 70 959 56 673 79 1 218 77 375 13 780 85 278 53 1 426 94 532 59 698 42 1 736 87 896 45 914 48 571 55 345 83 1 392 97 2 752 30 300 59 313 79 42 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 2 047 74 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 14 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 1 172 08 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 1 194 62 806 61 1 165 80 2 216 65 236 67 1 340 97 531 62 941 37 210 43 468 05 1 395 71 1 080 79 734 64 1 352 24 84 53 1 695 65 449 19 484 61 235 70 959 56 673 79 1 218 77 375 13 780 85 278 53 1 426 94 532 59 698 42 1 736 73 896 45 914 48 571 55 345 83 220 89 2 752 30 300 59 313 79 www newsharon maine gov Chretien Russell J Church DeAnna R Corey Roger A Couture Sara Daggett Terrance B Daggett Terrance B Daggett Terrance B Daggett Terrance B Daggett Terrance B Daley Candy Dashnau Donna M Das Wattley Sharmila Davis Marguerit J Davis Marguerit J Deleskey Richard M Dill Justin Dipalma Eric M Dodge Russell Dodge Russell Donald Frank Ducharme George C Ducharme Jay A Ducharme Pamela M Duncan Jesse Dunn James P Dunn James P Dunn Ted B Durrell David Durrell Gerald H Durrell Glen M Eldridge Kelly Eleanor Ltd Trustee Prince Trust Eleanor Ltd Hovey Trust Eleanor Ltd Ensminger Mark E Espeaignette Augustus T Everett Leslie R Jr www newsharon maine gov Original Tax 1 244 53 288 19 819 49 439 21 19 32 46 85 870 21 2 303 27 742 21 465 93 1 366 57 738 99 1 144 87 90 16 1 885 15 502 32 590 87 1 174 01 1 740 41 498 13 622 59 336 49 336 49 2 000 43 5 437 61 759 92 2 111 52 2 017 49 249 55 1 885 79 1 041 83 3 353 79 2 928 27 573 32 458 85 275 31 614 70 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 370 79 0 00 0 00 0 82 1 940 42 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 36 17 0 00 0 00 Balance 1 244 53 288 19 819 49 439 21 19 32 46 85 870 21 2 303 27 742 21 465 93 1 366 57 738 99 1 144 87 90 16 1 885 15 502 32 590 87 1 174 01 1 740 41 127 34 622 59 336 49 335 67 60 01 5 437 61 759 92 2 111 52 2 017 49 249 55 1 885 79 1 041 83 3 353 79 2 928 27 573 32 422 68 275 31 614 70 43

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Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Fagan Daniel Fred Fahey James R Fails Walter Fails Walter Fails Walter L Farrington Kevin B Feegel Raymond E Ferrari Michael P Fifield Tammy L Flaherty Troy E Foss Kevin D c o David Foss Foster Bobbie Jo Foster Stacie M Fraser J T A M C A Fuller Walter D Gage Donald A Gage Donald A Gage Donald A Gay Ted F c o Andra Hutchins Gay Ted F c o Andra Hutchins Giustra Matthew Glidden Justin F Goulet John Goulet John Y Greene Gregory Greenough James F Guppy Christopher J Ha Thuan Hanson Mercy M Hardy Bonita R Harris David Harris Douglas B Harris Jeanne Harris John Hendrickson Dyke C Hills Pettitt Christopher Hinkley Lynette E Brian E Original Tax 681 67 445 97 482 20 91 13 355 81 1 520 81 265 65 973 08 884 05 342 93 1 112 99 173 88 2 791 10 558 99 400 09 2 437 06 66 98 57 96 523 25 664 93 1 790 80 1 126 20 769 10 986 93 1 012 37 427 29 1 591 97 742 21 1 528 37 1 135 05 480 59 988 22 584 75 7 73 821 26 2 654 25 606 00 44 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 188 47 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 06 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 272 09 0 00 0 00 20 12 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 681 67 445 97 482 20 91 13 355 81 1 520 81 265 65 973 08 884 05 342 93 1 112 99 173 88 2 791 10 558 99 211 62 2 437 06 66 98 57 96 523 25 664 87 1 790 80 1 126 20 769 10 986 93 1 012 37 427 29 1 319 88 742 21 1 528 37 1 114 93 480 59 988 22 584 75 7 73 821 26 2 654 25 606 00 www newsharon maine gov Hinkley Rian Hoth Kimbal L Huff Herbert N Jackey Edward T Johnson Vercille Kaja Holdings 2 LLC Kaja Holdings LLC Keith Richard Alan Kelly Ian B Kern Monica Kerr Lenny R Kidd John J Kimball Maydean Kleppinger Maria Labatte David Ladd Scott H Ladies Aid Lot LaForge Tina Marie Landford Frank W Lanoie David LaPlant Richard Lattouf Joseph Leahey Michael LeBlanc Robert Leso Robert Letarte Melissia L Lewis David devisees of Lewis Joseph Lidstone Timothy R Littlefield Terry Luick Max Maine ly Trees Maine ly Trees Maine ly Trees Maine ly Trees Makinen Suzanne Martin Robert C www newsharon maine gov Original Tax 2 147 58 365 47 1 777 76 771 83 1 582 15 675 56 2 125 68 884 53 342 93 678 29 410 55 1 312 96 976 95 272 09 317 17 1 383 15 107 07 1 317 30 1 183 35 1 686 64 246 33 2 450 42 1 593 10 797 92 1 661 52 804 52 1 613 06 488 31 990 15 2 029 08 3 837 11 62 15 19 48 19 64 62 31 361 77 1 467 03 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 1 516 50 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 2 147 58 365 47 1 777 76 771 83 1 582 15 675 56 2 125 68 884 53 342 93 678 29 410 55 1 312 96 976 95 272 09 317 17 1 383 15 107 07 1 317 30 1 183 35 170 14 246 33 2 450 42 1 593 10 797 92 1 661 52 804 52 1 613 06 488 31 990 15 2 029 08 3 837 11 62 15 19 48 19 64 62 31 361 77 1 467 03 45

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Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Fagan Daniel Fred Fahey James R Fails Walter Fails Walter Fails Walter L Farrington Kevin B Feegel Raymond E Ferrari Michael P Fifield Tammy L Flaherty Troy E Foss Kevin D c o David Foss Foster Bobbie Jo Foster Stacie M Fraser J T A M C A Fuller Walter D Gage Donald A Gage Donald A Gage Donald A Gay Ted F c o Andra Hutchins Gay Ted F c o Andra Hutchins Giustra Matthew Glidden Justin F Goulet John Goulet John Y Greene Gregory Greenough James F Guppy Christopher J Ha Thuan Hanson Mercy M Hardy Bonita R Harris David Harris Douglas B Harris Jeanne Harris John Hendrickson Dyke C Hills Pettitt Christopher Hinkley Lynette E Brian E Original Tax 681 67 445 97 482 20 91 13 355 81 1 520 81 265 65 973 08 884 05 342 93 1 112 99 173 88 2 791 10 558 99 400 09 2 437 06 66 98 57 96 523 25 664 93 1 790 80 1 126 20 769 10 986 93 1 012 37 427 29 1 591 97 742 21 1 528 37 1 135 05 480 59 988 22 584 75 7 73 821 26 2 654 25 606 00 44 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 188 47 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 06 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 272 09 0 00 0 00 20 12 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 681 67 445 97 482 20 91 13 355 81 1 520 81 265 65 973 08 884 05 342 93 1 112 99 173 88 2 791 10 558 99 211 62 2 437 06 66 98 57 96 523 25 664 87 1 790 80 1 126 20 769 10 986 93 1 012 37 427 29 1 319 88 742 21 1 528 37 1 114 93 480 59 988 22 584 75 7 73 821 26 2 654 25 606 00 www newsharon maine gov Hinkley Rian Hoth Kimbal L Huff Herbert N Jackey Edward T Johnson Vercille Kaja Holdings 2 LLC Kaja Holdings LLC Keith Richard Alan Kelly Ian B Kern Monica Kerr Lenny R Kidd John J Kimball Maydean Kleppinger Maria Labatte David Ladd Scott H Ladies Aid Lot LaForge Tina Marie Landford Frank W Lanoie David LaPlant Richard Lattouf Joseph Leahey Michael LeBlanc Robert Leso Robert Letarte Melissia L Lewis David devisees of Lewis Joseph Lidstone Timothy R Littlefield Terry Luick Max Maine ly Trees Maine ly Trees Maine ly Trees Maine ly Trees Makinen Suzanne Martin Robert C www newsharon maine gov Original Tax 2 147 58 365 47 1 777 76 771 83 1 582 15 675 56 2 125 68 884 53 342 93 678 29 410 55 1 312 96 976 95 272 09 317 17 1 383 15 107 07 1 317 30 1 183 35 1 686 64 246 33 2 450 42 1 593 10 797 92 1 661 52 804 52 1 613 06 488 31 990 15 2 029 08 3 837 11 62 15 19 48 19 64 62 31 361 77 1 467 03 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 1 516 50 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 2 147 58 365 47 1 777 76 771 83 1 582 15 675 56 2 125 68 884 53 342 93 678 29 410 55 1 312 96 976 95 272 09 317 17 1 383 15 107 07 1 317 30 1 183 35 170 14 246 33 2 450 42 1 593 10 797 92 1 661 52 804 52 1 613 06 488 31 990 15 2 029 08 3 837 11 62 15 19 48 19 64 62 31 361 77 1 467 03 45

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Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Mathews Dona P Mayer Karl devisees of McCourt Dennis W McCully Robert E McGaunn Yvonne devisees of McHugh Jeannette Meader Lenny R Merchant Melissa Sue Miles Ronald A Millett Gwendolyn A Morgan Tamara E Morris Merton Mulcahy Scott J Murphy Richard Nason Scott E Nichols Sally D Nichols Timothy L Norton James trustee MJE Family Trust Nuttall Jennifer Leigh Olbert Elizabeth Oliver Todd Otto Adelaide Otto Adelaide Pearson Robert J Pease Brandy Lynn Peterson George J Petrie Barbara T Pinkham Daniel Place Ronald K Porter Levi Porter Rodney F Porter Rodney F Porter Nancy Powaga Carolyn Powers Philip J Prescott James Prior Stanley C Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Original Tax 1 404 89 1 431 93 379 96 949 42 2 332 73 283 36 449 19 748 17 863 12 689 56 1 996 24 596 51 606 81 1 491 02 4 632 94 1 814 15 1 595 03 445 97 1 516 46 2 006 87 1 416 80 14 17 1 064 21 1 231 65 762 66 401 53 1 249 36 504 90 439 85 1 344 03 1 673 11 325 22 434 70 430 35 578 63 1 104 62 1 231 01 46 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 6 82 0 00 0 00 0 00 2 92 0 00 0 00 350 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 8 42 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 32 20 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 1 404 89 1 431 93 379 96 949 42 2 325 91 283 36 449 19 748 17 860 20 689 56 1 996 24 246 51 606 81 1 491 02 4 632 94 1 814 15 1 595 03 445 97 1 516 46 2 006 87 1 408 38 14 17 1 064 21 1 231 65 762 66 401 53 1 249 36 504 90 439 85 1 344 03 1 673 11 325 22 402 50 430 35 578 63 1 104 62 1 231 01 www newsharon maine gov Rackliff Jason Rackliffe Shane T Reese Jeffrey Nancy Reid William III Reid William III Reid William III Reynolds Bobby J Richards Patricia Richardson Robert A Robbins Roger II Rockwood John J Rollins Carlton Rose Realty Trust Rose Realty Trust Ross Bennett Sabasteanski Jacqueline Sanders Jack T Sawyer Maurice Sawyer Michael R Schiche Sheri Lynn Waters Schramm Daryl T Searles Harvey Jr Skillings Betty L Smith Benjamin J Smith Benjamin J Smith Gladys V heirs of Smith Lisa Louise Smith Richard Smith Robert W Smith William J devisees of Snyder Karen D Stanley John E Stevens Alycia Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc www newsharon maine gov Original Tax 141 04 1 474 76 832 37 336 49 965 36 1 450 93 1 016 07 300 75 370 30 1 153 24 1 959 69 434 22 1 273 51 861 35 1 161 94 1 998 98 2 559 42 526 47 770 71 1 494 24 797 43 730 78 568 81 1 004 16 2 060 16 317 17 537 10 406 04 632 25 169 37 1 817 05 857 81 379 96 262 43 268 87 268 87 259 21 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 300 00 0 00 0 00 724 85 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 141 04 1 474 76 832 37 336 49 965 36 1 450 93 1 016 07 300 75 370 30 1 153 24 1 959 69 434 22 1 273 51 861 35 1 161 94 1 998 98 2 559 42 226 47 770 71 1 494 24 72 58 730 78 568 81 1 004 16 2 060 16 317 17 537 10 406 04 632 25 169 37 1 817 05 857 80 379 96 262 43 268 87 268 87 259 21 47

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Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Mathews Dona P Mayer Karl devisees of McCourt Dennis W McCully Robert E McGaunn Yvonne devisees of McHugh Jeannette Meader Lenny R Merchant Melissa Sue Miles Ronald A Millett Gwendolyn A Morgan Tamara E Morris Merton Mulcahy Scott J Murphy Richard Nason Scott E Nichols Sally D Nichols Timothy L Norton James trustee MJE Family Trust Nuttall Jennifer Leigh Olbert Elizabeth Oliver Todd Otto Adelaide Otto Adelaide Pearson Robert J Pease Brandy Lynn Peterson George J Petrie Barbara T Pinkham Daniel Place Ronald K Porter Levi Porter Rodney F Porter Rodney F Porter Nancy Powaga Carolyn Powers Philip J Prescott James Prior Stanley C Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Original Tax 1 404 89 1 431 93 379 96 949 42 2 332 73 283 36 449 19 748 17 863 12 689 56 1 996 24 596 51 606 81 1 491 02 4 632 94 1 814 15 1 595 03 445 97 1 516 46 2 006 87 1 416 80 14 17 1 064 21 1 231 65 762 66 401 53 1 249 36 504 90 439 85 1 344 03 1 673 11 325 22 434 70 430 35 578 63 1 104 62 1 231 01 46 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 6 82 0 00 0 00 0 00 2 92 0 00 0 00 350 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 8 42 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 32 20 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 1 404 89 1 431 93 379 96 949 42 2 325 91 283 36 449 19 748 17 860 20 689 56 1 996 24 246 51 606 81 1 491 02 4 632 94 1 814 15 1 595 03 445 97 1 516 46 2 006 87 1 408 38 14 17 1 064 21 1 231 65 762 66 401 53 1 249 36 504 90 439 85 1 344 03 1 673 11 325 22 402 50 430 35 578 63 1 104 62 1 231 01 www newsharon maine gov Rackliff Jason Rackliffe Shane T Reese Jeffrey Nancy Reid William III Reid William III Reid William III Reynolds Bobby J Richards Patricia Richardson Robert A Robbins Roger II Rockwood John J Rollins Carlton Rose Realty Trust Rose Realty Trust Ross Bennett Sabasteanski Jacqueline Sanders Jack T Sawyer Maurice Sawyer Michael R Schiche Sheri Lynn Waters Schramm Daryl T Searles Harvey Jr Skillings Betty L Smith Benjamin J Smith Benjamin J Smith Gladys V heirs of Smith Lisa Louise Smith Richard Smith Robert W Smith William J devisees of Snyder Karen D Stanley John E Stevens Alycia Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc www newsharon maine gov Original Tax 141 04 1 474 76 832 37 336 49 965 36 1 450 93 1 016 07 300 75 370 30 1 153 24 1 959 69 434 22 1 273 51 861 35 1 161 94 1 998 98 2 559 42 526 47 770 71 1 494 24 797 43 730 78 568 81 1 004 16 2 060 16 317 17 537 10 406 04 632 25 169 37 1 817 05 857 81 379 96 262 43 268 87 268 87 259 21 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 300 00 0 00 0 00 724 85 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 141 04 1 474 76 832 37 336 49 965 36 1 450 93 1 016 07 300 75 370 30 1 153 24 1 959 69 434 22 1 273 51 861 35 1 161 94 1 998 98 2 559 42 226 47 770 71 1 494 24 72 58 730 78 568 81 1 004 16 2 060 16 317 17 537 10 406 04 632 25 169 37 1 817 05 857 80 379 96 262 43 268 87 268 87 259 21 47

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Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc Sweet Jennifer Swisher John R Swisher John R Swisher Patrica A Swisher Patrica A Taylor Paul W Taylor Ricky A The Great Big Green LLC Thompson Angela M Thompson Angela M Thompson Robert Tolman John R Jr Tracy Marcia Tracy S Scott Tracy S Scott Tracy Virgil W Tuttle Alexander J Jr Tyler Judy Tyler Toby W Venter John R JR Vincent Edward B Webb Gary E Webster Eric M Weese John Weisheit Gloria Welch Michael E Whipple Cara P Whipple Cara P White Marvin White Marvin Whittier Terry Willford Christine Wing Shawn R Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Original Tax 264 04 265 65 264 04 273 70 1 146 32 431 16 813 86 747 85 1 028 15 916 09 1 269 00 547 88 668 96 1 104 30 1 534 65 1 344 35 828 02 326 83 150 54 898 38 336 81 117 69 666 86 217 35 1 132 80 375 77 397 51 1 030 40 4 369 38 454 02 1 997 37 85 97 719 67 798 56 916 57 1 231 65 1 754 42 48 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 93 41 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 100 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 6 99 0 00 Balance 264 04 265 65 264 04 273 70 1 146 32 431 16 813 86 747 85 1 028 15 916 09 1 269 00 547 88 668 96 1 010 89 1 534 65 1 344 35 828 02 326 83 150 54 898 38 336 81 117 69 666 86 217 35 1 132 80 375 77 297 51 1 030 40 4 369 38 454 02 1 997 37 85 97 719 67 798 56 916 57 1 224 66 1 754 42 www newsharon maine gov Wingfield Charles Scott Winslow Jason Withey Douglas A Witt Scott D Wood Darryl Wood Steven R Woods Douglas E Jr Works Kevin J Works Kimberly A Works Leon W Wright Mark D Ziv Eitan Zach Total 2017 Real Estate Tax Due Partial Payment Made after 12 31 2017 Full Payment Made after 12 31 2017 www newsharon maine gov Original Tax 1 171 11 583 14 414 09 1 116 86 335 69 1 872 91 1 379 45 567 36 281 11 437 12 1 026 21 2 260 92 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 1 171 11 583 14 414 09 1 116 86 335 69 1 872 91 1 379 45 567 36 281 11 437 12 1 026 21 2 260 92 251 570 83 49

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Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc Sunset View Inc Sweet Jennifer Swisher John R Swisher John R Swisher Patrica A Swisher Patrica A Taylor Paul W Taylor Ricky A The Great Big Green LLC Thompson Angela M Thompson Angela M Thompson Robert Tolman John R Jr Tracy Marcia Tracy S Scott Tracy S Scott Tracy Virgil W Tuttle Alexander J Jr Tyler Judy Tyler Toby W Venter John R JR Vincent Edward B Webb Gary E Webster Eric M Weese John Weisheit Gloria Welch Michael E Whipple Cara P Whipple Cara P White Marvin White Marvin Whittier Terry Willford Christine Wing Shawn R Town of New Sharon Real Estate Taxes Due As of December 31 2017 Original Tax 264 04 265 65 264 04 273 70 1 146 32 431 16 813 86 747 85 1 028 15 916 09 1 269 00 547 88 668 96 1 104 30 1 534 65 1 344 35 828 02 326 83 150 54 898 38 336 81 117 69 666 86 217 35 1 132 80 375 77 397 51 1 030 40 4 369 38 454 02 1 997 37 85 97 719 67 798 56 916 57 1 231 65 1 754 42 48 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 93 41 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 100 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 6 99 0 00 Balance 264 04 265 65 264 04 273 70 1 146 32 431 16 813 86 747 85 1 028 15 916 09 1 269 00 547 88 668 96 1 010 89 1 534 65 1 344 35 828 02 326 83 150 54 898 38 336 81 117 69 666 86 217 35 1 132 80 375 77 297 51 1 030 40 4 369 38 454 02 1 997 37 85 97 719 67 798 56 916 57 1 224 66 1 754 42 www newsharon maine gov Wingfield Charles Scott Winslow Jason Withey Douglas A Witt Scott D Wood Darryl Wood Steven R Woods Douglas E Jr Works Kevin J Works Kimberly A Works Leon W Wright Mark D Ziv Eitan Zach Total 2017 Real Estate Tax Due Partial Payment Made after 12 31 2017 Full Payment Made after 12 31 2017 www newsharon maine gov Original Tax 1 171 11 583 14 414 09 1 116 86 335 69 1 872 91 1 379 45 567 36 281 11 437 12 1 026 21 2 260 92 Payment 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Balance 1 171 11 583 14 414 09 1 116 86 335 69 1 872 91 1 379 45 567 36 281 11 437 12 1 026 21 2 260 92 251 570 83 49

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Animal Control Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon 2017 was a great year as your animal control officer Thank you to those that made the job easier by vaccinating and registering your pets In 2017 I investigated several dog bites If you have a dog that displays aggressive behavior please be extra careful especially around children A protective dog can be a great comfort to the family but it may not always know who is a threat I want to strongly encourage folks to vaccinate their domestic pets especially against rabies There are often free or discounted clinics available in our area They can be found sometimes online or by contacting your local shelter It s also very important to license your dog In the event your pet is lost or wanders from home an identification tag can ensure their safe return You can license your dog during business hours at the New Sharon Town Office during business hours between Oct 31 and Jan 31 Beginning Feb 1 there is a 25 state mandated late fee The small annual fee 6 for neutered 11 for non neutered associated with dog registrations goes directly to the animal welfare program where the funds are put to good use A few of the major focuses are animal cruelty and prevention vaccination and training Please avoid taking other people s cats home with you During the colder months outdoor cats tend to wander for warmth water or comfort when left to themselves they typically head home on their own If you see or find a pet that looks mal nourished or in danger or if you have any ACO related questions feel free to reach out anytime You may reach me at 446 0739 You may reach the Franklin County Animal Shelter at 778 2638 and animal poison control at 1 888 426 4046 Respectfully submitted Dexter Buzz Bridges Animal Control Officer Code Enforcement Officer s Report at the intersection of Industry Road and Starks Road Each year we add compost and mulch that are donated or purchased Other activities include the Scarecrow Reunion for original creations set up at the field beyond the Post Office in October and Welcome to New Sharon informational kits that are handed out at the town office to newcomers to the town To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon Still on hand are two benches we placed along the riverside walking trail This past year I issued 16 intent to build notification forms as follows three mobile homes two new homes and the remainder barns sheds and garages Our projects are funded through yard sales we sponsored at the town office as well as individual monetary gifts New members and ideas are always welcome We meet from 5 30 to 6 30 p m the second Monday of each month November through April and the second and fourth Monday May through October at the town office The training for code enforcement focused on form based code land use legislation with law court updates community forests and shoreland zoning Respectfully submitted Jim Fleming Code Enforcement Officer Respectfully submitted Wendy Pond and Anisa Welch co chairs New Sharon Community Improvement Team Community Improvement Team Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon The Community Improvement Team is made up of individuals who undertake several projects to benefit the town Again in 2017 we planted and harvested an organic vegetable garden just beyond the Ditzler Library We made an estimated 70 deliveries of freshly harvested vegetables to about 25 individuals and families in the community This project which began around 2010 has been wellreceived by our recipients We annually maintain two flower beds that help brighten the town one at the intersection of Route 2 and Post Office Road and the other Despite the outcome of the recent Special Town Meeting we will continue work on the planning of the new fire station Whether we vote as a Town to create a community space that includes the Town Office or a stand alone station I hope we can come to a decision that the residents and the future of New Sharon can be happy with All of us at New Sharon Fire and Rescue thank you for your continued support in serving the Town Respectfully submitted John Welch Chief New Sharon Fire and Rescue 50 We received the 2017 Ford F 550 brush truck squad 1 which is working out well We are able to utilize this truck as a second response truck to many calls allowing us to leave the ageing engine 2 in the station The new truck also seats five people which results in fewer vehicles going to scenes www newsharon maine gov Fire and Rescue Chief s Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon In 2017 we responded to 184 calls which break down as follows Fire calls 13 Fire alarm smoke investigations 6 Medical calls 111 Motor Vehicle Accidents 28 Road hazards 23 Flooded basements 0 Community events 3 We were active in the community participating in events such as Prince Baker Day Fire Prevention Week at the Cape Cod Hill School and Meet and Greet Santa We represented New Sharon in various parades in the surrounding towns www newsharon maine gov Historical Committee Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon This year has been another exciting year for the New Sharon Historical Committee Darlene Power and Dana Dill completed 27 albums of historical preservation of artifacts in a way that protects their integrity and will prevent further deterioration Donations were in abundance again this year with the following Samantha Landford donated five New Sharon Elementary photos and six New Sharon Day photos from the estate of her mother Lee Landford Lois Smith donated a John Tolman campaign sign a wooden shovel and a set of badminton racquets from the racquet factory 51

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Animal Control Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon 2017 was a great year as your animal control officer Thank you to those that made the job easier by vaccinating and registering your pets In 2017 I investigated several dog bites If you have a dog that displays aggressive behavior please be extra careful especially around children A protective dog can be a great comfort to the family but it may not always know who is a threat I want to strongly encourage folks to vaccinate their domestic pets especially against rabies There are often free or discounted clinics available in our area They can be found sometimes online or by contacting your local shelter It s also very important to license your dog In the event your pet is lost or wanders from home an identification tag can ensure their safe return You can license your dog during business hours at the New Sharon Town Office during business hours between Oct 31 and Jan 31 Beginning Feb 1 there is a 25 state mandated late fee The small annual fee 6 for neutered 11 for non neutered associated with dog registrations goes directly to the animal welfare program where the funds are put to good use A few of the major focuses are animal cruelty and prevention vaccination and training Please avoid taking other people s cats home with you During the colder months outdoor cats tend to wander for warmth water or comfort when left to themselves they typically head home on their own If you see or find a pet that looks mal nourished or in danger or if you have any ACO related questions feel free to reach out anytime You may reach me at 446 0739 You may reach the Franklin County Animal Shelter at 778 2638 and animal poison control at 1 888 426 4046 Respectfully submitted Dexter Buzz Bridges Animal Control Officer Code Enforcement Officer s Report at the intersection of Industry Road and Starks Road Each year we add compost and mulch that are donated or purchased Other activities include the Scarecrow Reunion for original creations set up at the field beyond the Post Office in October and Welcome to New Sharon informational kits that are handed out at the town office to newcomers to the town To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon Still on hand are two benches we placed along the riverside walking trail This past year I issued 16 intent to build notification forms as follows three mobile homes two new homes and the remainder barns sheds and garages Our projects are funded through yard sales we sponsored at the town office as well as individual monetary gifts New members and ideas are always welcome We meet from 5 30 to 6 30 p m the second Monday of each month November through April and the second and fourth Monday May through October at the town office The training for code enforcement focused on form based code land use legislation with law court updates community forests and shoreland zoning Respectfully submitted Jim Fleming Code Enforcement Officer Respectfully submitted Wendy Pond and Anisa Welch co chairs New Sharon Community Improvement Team Community Improvement Team Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon The Community Improvement Team is made up of individuals who undertake several projects to benefit the town Again in 2017 we planted and harvested an organic vegetable garden just beyond the Ditzler Library We made an estimated 70 deliveries of freshly harvested vegetables to about 25 individuals and families in the community This project which began around 2010 has been wellreceived by our recipients We annually maintain two flower beds that help brighten the town one at the intersection of Route 2 and Post Office Road and the other Despite the outcome of the recent Special Town Meeting we will continue work on the planning of the new fire station Whether we vote as a Town to create a community space that includes the Town Office or a stand alone station I hope we can come to a decision that the residents and the future of New Sharon can be happy with All of us at New Sharon Fire and Rescue thank you for your continued support in serving the Town Respectfully submitted John Welch Chief New Sharon Fire and Rescue 50 We received the 2017 Ford F 550 brush truck squad 1 which is working out well We are able to utilize this truck as a second response truck to many calls allowing us to leave the ageing engine 2 in the station The new truck also seats five people which results in fewer vehicles going to scenes www newsharon maine gov Fire and Rescue Chief s Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon In 2017 we responded to 184 calls which break down as follows Fire calls 13 Fire alarm smoke investigations 6 Medical calls 111 Motor Vehicle Accidents 28 Road hazards 23 Flooded basements 0 Community events 3 We were active in the community participating in events such as Prince Baker Day Fire Prevention Week at the Cape Cod Hill School and Meet and Greet Santa We represented New Sharon in various parades in the surrounding towns www newsharon maine gov Historical Committee Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon This year has been another exciting year for the New Sharon Historical Committee Darlene Power and Dana Dill completed 27 albums of historical preservation of artifacts in a way that protects their integrity and will prevent further deterioration Donations were in abundance again this year with the following Samantha Landford donated five New Sharon Elementary photos and six New Sharon Day photos from the estate of her mother Lee Landford Lois Smith donated a John Tolman campaign sign a wooden shovel and a set of badminton racquets from the racquet factory 51

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Nora Thombs donated a scrapbook of Jennie Howes Makepeace 1889 1975 and five photos three of the covered bridge one of downtown and one of the Methodist church Darlene Power donated Jessie Harris Dill s 1955 New Sharon High School tassels Betty Butterfield gave an antique crank ice cream maker a wooden mop wringer and a metal mop wringer Ronald Cram donated a photo of the covered bridge which we did not have Lloyd Day gave a Whiting Creamery milk can and a carpenter s apron from Sandy River General Store New Sharon Fire and Rescue gave a light that had been on Wyman s Carriage shop Patty Donald donated Whiting sample bottles tractor and equipment books and ledgers from Frank Brown s store Robert Cummings gave two years of ledgers from C A Thompson Co Daniel Meng gave a 16 foot wooden ladder acquired when he purchased his residence Dana Dill donated a book on New Sharon Dill genealogy and 1955 class notebook of Jessie Harris Dill s Mercy Hanson gave an eyeglass case from a Farmington optometrist House Forrest Bonney Tracy s Kountry Kitchen Julie Bartlett Sandy River Farm Supply Jerry Provencher and Douin s Market Pitcher Perfect Tire Sponsors the Roger L Smith Soap Box Derby and a dance with a live band to wrap up the fun filled day Amanda Goulette sold tye dyed shirts and Liz Kirk Phair sold cakes with proceeds along with the dunk tank to Debbie Brian Tracy This year s Prince Baker Day plans are well under way Some things have changed this year and we are diligently working on it We also held a pumpkin carving contest in 2017 with some excellent entries In 2017 we also joined the Maine Memory Network to which we will be adding Forrest Bonney has uploaded Lancaster diary and has started on adding more items We also built new book shelves to accommodate the newly preserved albums Barry Tracy will be making trips to Augusta working on getting items digitized for the Historical Committee Respectuflly submitted Darlene Power Chair Historical Committee Jim Ditzler Memorial Library Report Wendy Lane Hauser donated William and Donna Lane s New Sharon High School class rings To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon We also had a number of ancestral researchers both online and in person Marilyn B Neal was a member of the library s board of trustees She was always ready to help in any way she could She helped to catalog the collection the first time and trained to help the second time She served as a substitute librarian Her dedication to the library is missed by the trustees and this librarian Prince Baker Day was another successful event being made possible by the citizens of New Sharon along with the following sponsorships David Laplant Tuttle Auto Sales Silver Valley Farm Witt Auto Repair Royal Woods Greg Green s Auto Repair Beer Bottle Bob s Pine Tree Poultry Randy Keach Auto Triple D Dairy MixedUp Cooking Supplies Winslow Auto J s Boat Dr Robert Martin was a strong supporter of the library His donation in memory of his wife Shirley allowed us to expand our collection in ways we 52 www newsharon maine gov could not otherwise have accomplished This has been a very busy year In April we hosted Dawn L Brown who presented a program about her work with Maine Bears This presentation was well attended and I encourage anyone who has an opportunity to attend one of her programs to do so In June the Chewonki Foundation started off our summer reading program with a presentation called Biomimicry Engineering Inspired by Nature The children attending were very attentive and asked lots of questions Our independent summer reading program had 20 participants most of whom read 12 books during the summer We had an average of eight children attend the story hour Four teenagers completed their reading contract and received movie passes Seven adults received gift certificates Well done everyone Anisa Welch helped us hold a successful book sale In late August we watched the little old library make the journey to its new home on the Farmington Fairgrounds It was not ready for viewing at the fair this year The trustees set up a table and answered people s questions Many expressed an interest and look forward to being able to go inside at the next fair Many thanks to the trustees for all the volunteer time they put into this project In October we held a poetry reading featuring the poems of Jeanne L Sawyer from her first book Evolution Poems Across Seven Decades Many people attended and read their favorite poem from the book We are still looking for the following town reports 1937 1940 and 1944 to add to our collection This year we had 2 146 visits by patrons 13 new registrations a circulation of 2 960 items and 966 people using computers We thank everyone who has given time and www newsharon maine gov energy to the library as well as those who have donated books and other items We are grateful for the support from the community Please take the time to come and see what your library has to offer Our library hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 3 7 p m and Thursday and Saturday 10 a m 1 p m Respectfully submitted Diana C Oliver Director Jim Ditzler Memorial Library ReceiptS Balance from 2016 12 130 67 To balance books 17 25 Donations Swan Sawyer Poetry 198 00 Patriots Insurance refund old library 197 35 Donation for old library farmington fair 11 00 Stephen King Foundation to move old library 10 000 00 Shirley Martin Memorial 5 000 00 Total 15 423 60 Expended Diana Oliver Books 300 Martin 100 Sawyer 400 00 Patriots Insurance Liability Old Library 471 00 CMP Old Library 102 03 Town New Sharon Historical Utilities Reimburse 858 89 ERH Book Club Books Swan 99 75 Walmart 6 Chairs Webster Memorial 62 23 DDG Booksellers Martin Memorial 1 000 00 Merry Movers Move Old Library 7 000 00 53

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Nora Thombs donated a scrapbook of Jennie Howes Makepeace 1889 1975 and five photos three of the covered bridge one of downtown and one of the Methodist church Darlene Power donated Jessie Harris Dill s 1955 New Sharon High School tassels Betty Butterfield gave an antique crank ice cream maker a wooden mop wringer and a metal mop wringer Ronald Cram donated a photo of the covered bridge which we did not have Lloyd Day gave a Whiting Creamery milk can and a carpenter s apron from Sandy River General Store New Sharon Fire and Rescue gave a light that had been on Wyman s Carriage shop Patty Donald donated Whiting sample bottles tractor and equipment books and ledgers from Frank Brown s store Robert Cummings gave two years of ledgers from C A Thompson Co Daniel Meng gave a 16 foot wooden ladder acquired when he purchased his residence Dana Dill donated a book on New Sharon Dill genealogy and 1955 class notebook of Jessie Harris Dill s Mercy Hanson gave an eyeglass case from a Farmington optometrist House Forrest Bonney Tracy s Kountry Kitchen Julie Bartlett Sandy River Farm Supply Jerry Provencher and Douin s Market Pitcher Perfect Tire Sponsors the Roger L Smith Soap Box Derby and a dance with a live band to wrap up the fun filled day Amanda Goulette sold tye dyed shirts and Liz Kirk Phair sold cakes with proceeds along with the dunk tank to Debbie Brian Tracy This year s Prince Baker Day plans are well under way Some things have changed this year and we are diligently working on it We also held a pumpkin carving contest in 2017 with some excellent entries In 2017 we also joined the Maine Memory Network to which we will be adding Forrest Bonney has uploaded Lancaster diary and has started on adding more items We also built new book shelves to accommodate the newly preserved albums Barry Tracy will be making trips to Augusta working on getting items digitized for the Historical Committee Respectuflly submitted Darlene Power Chair Historical Committee Jim Ditzler Memorial Library Report Wendy Lane Hauser donated William and Donna Lane s New Sharon High School class rings To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon We also had a number of ancestral researchers both online and in person Marilyn B Neal was a member of the library s board of trustees She was always ready to help in any way she could She helped to catalog the collection the first time and trained to help the second time She served as a substitute librarian Her dedication to the library is missed by the trustees and this librarian Prince Baker Day was another successful event being made possible by the citizens of New Sharon along with the following sponsorships David Laplant Tuttle Auto Sales Silver Valley Farm Witt Auto Repair Royal Woods Greg Green s Auto Repair Beer Bottle Bob s Pine Tree Poultry Randy Keach Auto Triple D Dairy MixedUp Cooking Supplies Winslow Auto J s Boat Dr Robert Martin was a strong supporter of the library His donation in memory of his wife Shirley allowed us to expand our collection in ways we 52 www newsharon maine gov could not otherwise have accomplished This has been a very busy year In April we hosted Dawn L Brown who presented a program about her work with Maine Bears This presentation was well attended and I encourage anyone who has an opportunity to attend one of her programs to do so In June the Chewonki Foundation started off our summer reading program with a presentation called Biomimicry Engineering Inspired by Nature The children attending were very attentive and asked lots of questions Our independent summer reading program had 20 participants most of whom read 12 books during the summer We had an average of eight children attend the story hour Four teenagers completed their reading contract and received movie passes Seven adults received gift certificates Well done everyone Anisa Welch helped us hold a successful book sale In late August we watched the little old library make the journey to its new home on the Farmington Fairgrounds It was not ready for viewing at the fair this year The trustees set up a table and answered people s questions Many expressed an interest and look forward to being able to go inside at the next fair Many thanks to the trustees for all the volunteer time they put into this project In October we held a poetry reading featuring the poems of Jeanne L Sawyer from her first book Evolution Poems Across Seven Decades Many people attended and read their favorite poem from the book We are still looking for the following town reports 1937 1940 and 1944 to add to our collection This year we had 2 146 visits by patrons 13 new registrations a circulation of 2 960 items and 966 people using computers We thank everyone who has given time and www newsharon maine gov energy to the library as well as those who have donated books and other items We are grateful for the support from the community Please take the time to come and see what your library has to offer Our library hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 3 7 p m and Thursday and Saturday 10 a m 1 p m Respectfully submitted Diana C Oliver Director Jim Ditzler Memorial Library ReceiptS Balance from 2016 12 130 67 To balance books 17 25 Donations Swan Sawyer Poetry 198 00 Patriots Insurance refund old library 197 35 Donation for old library farmington fair 11 00 Stephen King Foundation to move old library 10 000 00 Shirley Martin Memorial 5 000 00 Total 15 423 60 Expended Diana Oliver Books 300 Martin 100 Sawyer 400 00 Patriots Insurance Liability Old Library 471 00 CMP Old Library 102 03 Town New Sharon Historical Utilities Reimburse 858 89 ERH Book Club Books Swan 99 75 Walmart 6 Chairs Webster Memorial 62 23 DDG Booksellers Martin Memorial 1 000 00 Merry Movers Move Old Library 7 000 00 53

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Fairpoint Move Old Library 3 000 00 Beeline Move Old Library 187 50 State Police Move Old Library 773 56 Form 1023 EZ User Fee 275 00 Town of New Sharon Balance Martin Memorial 3 700 00 TOTAL 17 929 96 Balance 12 31 2017 9 624 31 Mrs Rose Bequest Receipts Balance from 2016 3 829 78 Treasurer State of Maine 2 Monitors 30 00 Maynard Webster Printer 217 22 TOTAL 247 22 Balance 12 31 2017 3 582 56 Library Funds in Franklin Savings Savings 1 1 226 44 CD 1 2 189 14 CD 2 9 284 69 Total 12 31 2017 12 700 27 Ministerial Funds in Franklin Savings CD 1 3 907 82 CD 2 1 882 85 CD 3 1 528 97 Total 12 31 2017 7 319 64 School Funds in Franklin Savings CD 1 8 351 73 Total 12 31 2017 8 351 73 New Sharon Cemetery Association Report The New Sharon Cemetery Association is a body of volunteers who oversee the cemeteries in New Sharon and are the contact for lot sales and burials We maintain cemetery documents plot maps oversee maintenance and upkeep and install veterans flags and holders annually Respectfully submitted Russell Gardner Treasurer Checking Account Receipts Balance January 1 2017 1 762 69 Dyer Fund Account Cemetery Distribution 250 00 Lot Sold Morrison 250 00 Lot Sold Lane Hauser 250 00 Account Interest 0 60 Total Receipts 2 513 29 Expenses Bangor Savings Bank Safe Deposit Box 2017 30 00 Bangor Savings Bank Safe Deposit Box 2018 30 00 Service Charge 0 68 Total Expenses 60 68 Balance December 31 2017 2 452 61 Cemetery Funds in Franklin Savings Bank as of 12 31 17 24 Month Certificate 3 836 29 60 Month Certificate 6 891 06 18 Month Certificate 8 331 54 182 Day Certificate 10 000 00 Statement Savings Account 941 80 Total Funds Held in Bank 30 000 69 PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS HELD BY THE CEMETERY ASSN As of December 31 2016 Simon Greenleaf Fund R S Leeman John Harding S H Paul Ramsdell Waite Wilder Plummer A K P Yeaton Bullen Alexander Boardman Norcross Fund Samuel York Alton L Wm N George Harry Nell Paine Thwing Hopkins Josiah Morrill 54 100 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 100 00 50 00 30 00 150 00 150 00 100 00 50 00 150 00 100 00 200 00 100 00 www newsharon maine gov Smith Stover Geo Howes Nellie Bean Fred Amy Gray Sophie Nelson Buck Dunton Lot Herbert Porter Etta Gordon D S Tucker D M French John Manter Emily Norton James Dyer Lot Elie Harriet Greenleaf Barnard Mary Day Susie Fletcher John Dyer Lot Howard Maxwell Lot Moses Gage Capt Chas Dyer Lot Frank Graves John Cleora George L J Harriette Bailey H W Porter Lot Harry L Bailey Lot Richard Stowers Wallace B Follett Halleth John T Furber Caleb D Albert Sawyer Jacob Hodgkins Howard Beach Lot Francis Swan Lot Jabez Moores Lot Getchell Fund Care of Lewis Paul Lot Melvin Butterfield Walter Leach Clyde Getchell Wesley Paul Lawrence Loretta Day John Durrell Claude Mitchell Ervin Helen Getchell Philip Phyllis Getchell Leo Pearl Lapierre Ordway Phyllis Russell Ralph Esther Russell Simeon Carrie Roscoe Doris Paine D Max Fitch M D Margaret Hatley Lot Lester Eva Brann Lot V W M N Saltmarsh 100 00 100 00 50 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 200 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 400 00 100 00 100 00 200 00 50 00 100 00 140 00 100 00 200 00 300 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 150 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 450 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 www newsharon maine gov McCarthy Cushman Porter Stinson Lot 225 00 Harry Addie Lovejoy Greenlief Lot 100 00 House Austin Lot 100 00 Albert Mildred Howes Lot 125 00 S Helen Stinson Fund 1 000 00 Arland Clara Fitz Lot 125 00 A W Nichols Lot 125 00 Norman Bowen Guy Day Lot 125 00 James Hazel Smith Lot 125 00 Albion Betty Butterfield Lot 125 00 Bernard Bonnie Collins Lot 62 50 Ralph Maude Dunton Lot 62 50 Albion Marie Stinson Lot 125 00 Leland Blandine Buzzell Lot 125 00 Robert Brenda Peary Lot 125 00 Chas Jennie Bailey Lot 150 00 Gary Porter Lot 125 00 Corydon Bailey Lot 175 00 B Colby Prescott 2 lots 250 00 Torrence Lotte Rugh Lots 125 00 Regina Taylor Lot 125 00 George Lucile Porter Lot 125 00 Arlene Buchanon Lot 125 00 Katherine Bailey Young for Harry Bailey Lot 125 00 Frank Currier Lot 125 00 Milton Helen Harris Lot 125 00 James Day Lot 50 00 Alice Redfield Lot Webber 125 00 Ernest Margaret Scholl 125 00 Edward Vivian Hopkins 125 00 Redlevski Lot 125 00 Ralph Dyer Lot 125 00 Fred Irene Fairfield Lot 125 00 Donald Ruth Webster 2 lots 250 00 Arthur Helen Lutz 125 00 Donald Bailey Lot 125 00 Robert Betty Jo Carson 125 00 Donald Celia Ames 125 00 Mary Stimson 125 00 Arthur Virginia Porter Lot 200 00 Ansil Betty Harris Lot 200 00 Robert Robin Porter 200 00 Roger Jean Allen Lot 200 00 Robert Anita Hjort 200 00 Alvin Mary Harris 200 00 Glen Leona Harris 200 00 55

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Fairpoint Move Old Library 3 000 00 Beeline Move Old Library 187 50 State Police Move Old Library 773 56 Form 1023 EZ User Fee 275 00 Town of New Sharon Balance Martin Memorial 3 700 00 TOTAL 17 929 96 Balance 12 31 2017 9 624 31 Mrs Rose Bequest Receipts Balance from 2016 3 829 78 Treasurer State of Maine 2 Monitors 30 00 Maynard Webster Printer 217 22 TOTAL 247 22 Balance 12 31 2017 3 582 56 Library Funds in Franklin Savings Savings 1 1 226 44 CD 1 2 189 14 CD 2 9 284 69 Total 12 31 2017 12 700 27 Ministerial Funds in Franklin Savings CD 1 3 907 82 CD 2 1 882 85 CD 3 1 528 97 Total 12 31 2017 7 319 64 School Funds in Franklin Savings CD 1 8 351 73 Total 12 31 2017 8 351 73 New Sharon Cemetery Association Report The New Sharon Cemetery Association is a body of volunteers who oversee the cemeteries in New Sharon and are the contact for lot sales and burials We maintain cemetery documents plot maps oversee maintenance and upkeep and install veterans flags and holders annually Respectfully submitted Russell Gardner Treasurer Checking Account Receipts Balance January 1 2017 1 762 69 Dyer Fund Account Cemetery Distribution 250 00 Lot Sold Morrison 250 00 Lot Sold Lane Hauser 250 00 Account Interest 0 60 Total Receipts 2 513 29 Expenses Bangor Savings Bank Safe Deposit Box 2017 30 00 Bangor Savings Bank Safe Deposit Box 2018 30 00 Service Charge 0 68 Total Expenses 60 68 Balance December 31 2017 2 452 61 Cemetery Funds in Franklin Savings Bank as of 12 31 17 24 Month Certificate 3 836 29 60 Month Certificate 6 891 06 18 Month Certificate 8 331 54 182 Day Certificate 10 000 00 Statement Savings Account 941 80 Total Funds Held in Bank 30 000 69 PERPETUAL CARE FUNDS HELD BY THE CEMETERY ASSN As of December 31 2016 Simon Greenleaf Fund R S Leeman John Harding S H Paul Ramsdell Waite Wilder Plummer A K P Yeaton Bullen Alexander Boardman Norcross Fund Samuel York Alton L Wm N George Harry Nell Paine Thwing Hopkins Josiah Morrill 54 100 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 100 00 50 00 30 00 150 00 150 00 100 00 50 00 150 00 100 00 200 00 100 00 www newsharon maine gov Smith Stover Geo Howes Nellie Bean Fred Amy Gray Sophie Nelson Buck Dunton Lot Herbert Porter Etta Gordon D S Tucker D M French John Manter Emily Norton James Dyer Lot Elie Harriet Greenleaf Barnard Mary Day Susie Fletcher John Dyer Lot Howard Maxwell Lot Moses Gage Capt Chas Dyer Lot Frank Graves John Cleora George L J Harriette Bailey H W Porter Lot Harry L Bailey Lot Richard Stowers Wallace B Follett Halleth John T Furber Caleb D Albert Sawyer Jacob Hodgkins Howard Beach Lot Francis Swan Lot Jabez Moores Lot Getchell Fund Care of Lewis Paul Lot Melvin Butterfield Walter Leach Clyde Getchell Wesley Paul Lawrence Loretta Day John Durrell Claude Mitchell Ervin Helen Getchell Philip Phyllis Getchell Leo Pearl Lapierre Ordway Phyllis Russell Ralph Esther Russell Simeon Carrie Roscoe Doris Paine D Max Fitch M D Margaret Hatley Lot Lester Eva Brann Lot V W M N Saltmarsh 100 00 100 00 50 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 200 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 400 00 100 00 100 00 200 00 50 00 100 00 140 00 100 00 200 00 300 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 150 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 450 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 125 00 www newsharon maine gov McCarthy Cushman Porter Stinson Lot 225 00 Harry Addie Lovejoy Greenlief Lot 100 00 House Austin Lot 100 00 Albert Mildred Howes Lot 125 00 S Helen Stinson Fund 1 000 00 Arland Clara Fitz Lot 125 00 A W Nichols Lot 125 00 Norman Bowen Guy Day Lot 125 00 James Hazel Smith Lot 125 00 Albion Betty Butterfield Lot 125 00 Bernard Bonnie Collins Lot 62 50 Ralph Maude Dunton Lot 62 50 Albion Marie Stinson Lot 125 00 Leland Blandine Buzzell Lot 125 00 Robert Brenda Peary Lot 125 00 Chas Jennie Bailey Lot 150 00 Gary Porter Lot 125 00 Corydon Bailey Lot 175 00 B Colby Prescott 2 lots 250 00 Torrence Lotte Rugh Lots 125 00 Regina Taylor Lot 125 00 George Lucile Porter Lot 125 00 Arlene Buchanon Lot 125 00 Katherine Bailey Young for Harry Bailey Lot 125 00 Frank Currier Lot 125 00 Milton Helen Harris Lot 125 00 James Day Lot 50 00 Alice Redfield Lot Webber 125 00 Ernest Margaret Scholl 125 00 Edward Vivian Hopkins 125 00 Redlevski Lot 125 00 Ralph Dyer Lot 125 00 Fred Irene Fairfield Lot 125 00 Donald Ruth Webster 2 lots 250 00 Arthur Helen Lutz 125 00 Donald Bailey Lot 125 00 Robert Betty Jo Carson 125 00 Donald Celia Ames 125 00 Mary Stimson 125 00 Arthur Virginia Porter Lot 200 00 Ansil Betty Harris Lot 200 00 Robert Robin Porter 200 00 Roger Jean Allen Lot 200 00 Robert Anita Hjort 200 00 Alvin Mary Harris 200 00 Glen Leona Harris 200 00 55

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Leonard Faith Bornstein Thaylen Harris Sophie Karkosky Beverly Bigelow Wm Marg Stimson Emile Jahoda Alfred Griswold Floyd Brown Edward Judy Keating Jeffrey Janet Brackett Joseph Sparks Ron Serina Bob McCully Ray Jane Browning Total Cemetery Trust Funds Held by the New Sharon Cemetery Improvement Assoc 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 17 570 00 CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS HELD BY THE TOWN As of December 31 2016 Paul Eda Wilson 100 00 Elizabeth Swan 500 00 William A Boynton 100 00 Mary B Howes 100 00 Edwin O Andrews 100 00 M Kelly H B Brown H B Porter A W Morrill Ellen Young 300 00 E V Chapman J Warren Chapman Joshura Rollins Martha Tilton Ransford Norcross James True 400 00 Frank A Russell 100 00 Walter A Taylor 100 00 Winnie L Dutton Dutton Buck 600 00 Glen Erlon Wm O Lane 200 00 Frank Wanda Howarth 100 00 Dorothy C Stinson 100 00 Otis Andrews 100 00 Charles Perkins 100 00 Leonard Perkins 100 00 Asa G Stowers 200 00 Frank Collins Eli Cook Jr 150 00 Belle Follett 200 00 Mrs Harvey Hardison 100 00 Brown Lot Daniel Fidelia Mary Chas Albert 100 00 Harold Gray Ernest M Lane John C Furber Arthur Brooks Frank J Hopkins John Ayer Fund James Howes Stephen Howes Harlock Smith Augustus Hol Major Francis Mayhue Lots Doris Lane Page Lot Clyde Hattie Day Thomas Campbell Harry E Evelyn Smith James A Fred Davis John A Stover G Gordon F Frederick Chester Brann F P Caswell Mark Drury Lot Mary H Berry Jessie Charles Gordon Levi Whittier Nellie H Atkins Harold Bean Lot Smith Bailey L L House Lot Cyrus Maurice Dunn Lot Cyrus Gordon Lot William Thompson Lot Will Durrell Lot Frank Elliott Lots William W Blanding Lot William Blanding Lot Porter Ames Lot Ned Wilson Lot Lyman Tracy Lot Warren Ladd Geo Brown Withie Cyrus Brown Lot Frank Russell Lot Roy Carson Lot Cyrus Dunn Lot Cyrus Gordon Lot Levi Willard Sr 2 Wives Daughter Levi Willard Jr Wife Orilla Carlton Cassie Ames Byron Bean Lot Nelson Bean Lot George Grant Lot D J Jordan 56 100 00 200 00 100 00 100 00 1 000 00 200 00 75 00 100 00 100 00 150 00 50 00 150 00 100 00 300 00 100 00 50 00 200 00 100 00 200 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 500 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 80 00 375 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 50 00 350 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 www newsharon maine gov Marie H Dulster L A Deveraux William Stanger Leonard Holt Lot George B Elizabeth L Follett Lot Paul E Eda N Wilson Herbert Campbell Rose Mary Eller Catherin Pert Lot Total Town Cemetery Trust Funds Held by the Town Current balance 12 31 2017 100 00 100 00 100 00 200 00 100 00 100 00 200 00 100 00 200 00 23 633 07 New Sharon E 911 Officer Report Eleven addresses were assigned in the year 2017 The Town Clerk has record of them and we continue to work on getting a comprehensive list of all E911 addresses in town Respectfully submitted Don Cornelio E 911 Officer Town of New Sharon New Sharon Health Officer Report To the Board of Selectman and the people of the Town of New Sharon This past year as the local health officer I have been involved with the committee that has been evaluating the options for a new firehouse and town office The current town office has several health issues that need to be addressed for the safety of those who work in that environment and the general public The building is unhealthy in its current state The health officer is available to assist the town code enforcement officer animal control officer plumbing inspector and fire officials with health related issues as needed The LHO reports to the town selectpersons Respectfully submitted Joyce Alcorn Health Officer Town of New Sharon www newsharon maine gov New Sharon RSU No 9 School Director s Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon The Mount Blue Regional School District experienced some challenging and exciting changes in 2017 Two school board directors resigned one from New Sharon and one from Vienna Retirement of teachers and administrative positions have created many vacancies Some positions were filled by current employees causing vacancies in other positions within the district Trying to fill these positions can be very challenging Current statistics show that not enough college graduates are going into teaching It is predicted that a shortage of 1 to 1 5 million teachers will happen country wide by 2020 The RSU 9 board is discussing the 2018 2019 school budget Starting Feb 6 budget workshops and or meetings are held every Tuesday except Feb 20 and April 17 until the budget referendum scheduled for May 15 2018 These meetings are at 6 30 p m in the Forum at Mount Blue Campus I encourage you to attend every meeting to help inform yourself and to gain an understanding of what is happening with the budget Too often the majority of the public waits to voice concerns about the budget after it has already been set for a vote The board of directors is also carefully evaluating and searching for a superintendent for the district as Dr Tom Ward is retiring in June 2018 I was elected by the RSU 9 board to serve on the finance committee and vocational advisory committee I also attended the Maine School Board Association annual fall conference in October 2017 Respectfully submitted Jeffery Harris RSU 9 director for New Sharon 57

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Leonard Faith Bornstein Thaylen Harris Sophie Karkosky Beverly Bigelow Wm Marg Stimson Emile Jahoda Alfred Griswold Floyd Brown Edward Judy Keating Jeffrey Janet Brackett Joseph Sparks Ron Serina Bob McCully Ray Jane Browning Total Cemetery Trust Funds Held by the New Sharon Cemetery Improvement Assoc 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 17 570 00 CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS HELD BY THE TOWN As of December 31 2016 Paul Eda Wilson 100 00 Elizabeth Swan 500 00 William A Boynton 100 00 Mary B Howes 100 00 Edwin O Andrews 100 00 M Kelly H B Brown H B Porter A W Morrill Ellen Young 300 00 E V Chapman J Warren Chapman Joshura Rollins Martha Tilton Ransford Norcross James True 400 00 Frank A Russell 100 00 Walter A Taylor 100 00 Winnie L Dutton Dutton Buck 600 00 Glen Erlon Wm O Lane 200 00 Frank Wanda Howarth 100 00 Dorothy C Stinson 100 00 Otis Andrews 100 00 Charles Perkins 100 00 Leonard Perkins 100 00 Asa G Stowers 200 00 Frank Collins Eli Cook Jr 150 00 Belle Follett 200 00 Mrs Harvey Hardison 100 00 Brown Lot Daniel Fidelia Mary Chas Albert 100 00 Harold Gray Ernest M Lane John C Furber Arthur Brooks Frank J Hopkins John Ayer Fund James Howes Stephen Howes Harlock Smith Augustus Hol Major Francis Mayhue Lots Doris Lane Page Lot Clyde Hattie Day Thomas Campbell Harry E Evelyn Smith James A Fred Davis John A Stover G Gordon F Frederick Chester Brann F P Caswell Mark Drury Lot Mary H Berry Jessie Charles Gordon Levi Whittier Nellie H Atkins Harold Bean Lot Smith Bailey L L House Lot Cyrus Maurice Dunn Lot Cyrus Gordon Lot William Thompson Lot Will Durrell Lot Frank Elliott Lots William W Blanding Lot William Blanding Lot Porter Ames Lot Ned Wilson Lot Lyman Tracy Lot Warren Ladd Geo Brown Withie Cyrus Brown Lot Frank Russell Lot Roy Carson Lot Cyrus Dunn Lot Cyrus Gordon Lot Levi Willard Sr 2 Wives Daughter Levi Willard Jr Wife Orilla Carlton Cassie Ames Byron Bean Lot Nelson Bean Lot George Grant Lot D J Jordan 56 100 00 200 00 100 00 100 00 1 000 00 200 00 75 00 100 00 100 00 150 00 50 00 150 00 100 00 300 00 100 00 50 00 200 00 100 00 200 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 500 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 80 00 375 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 50 00 350 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 50 00 www newsharon maine gov Marie H Dulster L A Deveraux William Stanger Leonard Holt Lot George B Elizabeth L Follett Lot Paul E Eda N Wilson Herbert Campbell Rose Mary Eller Catherin Pert Lot Total Town Cemetery Trust Funds Held by the Town Current balance 12 31 2017 100 00 100 00 100 00 200 00 100 00 100 00 200 00 100 00 200 00 23 633 07 New Sharon E 911 Officer Report Eleven addresses were assigned in the year 2017 The Town Clerk has record of them and we continue to work on getting a comprehensive list of all E911 addresses in town Respectfully submitted Don Cornelio E 911 Officer Town of New Sharon New Sharon Health Officer Report To the Board of Selectman and the people of the Town of New Sharon This past year as the local health officer I have been involved with the committee that has been evaluating the options for a new firehouse and town office The current town office has several health issues that need to be addressed for the safety of those who work in that environment and the general public The building is unhealthy in its current state The health officer is available to assist the town code enforcement officer animal control officer plumbing inspector and fire officials with health related issues as needed The LHO reports to the town selectpersons Respectfully submitted Joyce Alcorn Health Officer Town of New Sharon www newsharon maine gov New Sharon RSU No 9 School Director s Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon The Mount Blue Regional School District experienced some challenging and exciting changes in 2017 Two school board directors resigned one from New Sharon and one from Vienna Retirement of teachers and administrative positions have created many vacancies Some positions were filled by current employees causing vacancies in other positions within the district Trying to fill these positions can be very challenging Current statistics show that not enough college graduates are going into teaching It is predicted that a shortage of 1 to 1 5 million teachers will happen country wide by 2020 The RSU 9 board is discussing the 2018 2019 school budget Starting Feb 6 budget workshops and or meetings are held every Tuesday except Feb 20 and April 17 until the budget referendum scheduled for May 15 2018 These meetings are at 6 30 p m in the Forum at Mount Blue Campus I encourage you to attend every meeting to help inform yourself and to gain an understanding of what is happening with the budget Too often the majority of the public waits to voice concerns about the budget after it has already been set for a vote The board of directors is also carefully evaluating and searching for a superintendent for the district as Dr Tom Ward is retiring in June 2018 I was elected by the RSU 9 board to serve on the finance committee and vocational advisory committee I also attended the Maine School Board Association annual fall conference in October 2017 Respectfully submitted Jeffery Harris RSU 9 director for New Sharon 57

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2017 Profit Loss Ledger New Sharon Snow Riders New Sharon Snow Riders Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon The primary goal of the club is to provide a way for families and individuals to connect through enjoyable travel and recreation in the great outdoors You will find most of our trails lead right up to the doors of many businesses that offer amenities to snowmobilers and the public at large The trails in New Sharon offer a wide variety of scenic riding from fields to forest There are 50 miles of trails to enjoy that interconnect the towns of Farmington Starks Mercer Rome Chesterville and Vienna Along with trail maintenance we also construct and maintain 14 bridges All trails maintained by the club are on municipal or private property These trails are open to the public and are may be used free We encourage crosscountry skiing snowshoeing dog sledding winter fat biking hiking and horseback riding To maintain the trail system the club owns four snowmobiles and drags a Jeep Cherokee and a Gilbert tractor to maintain our larger trails We also own several chain saws a pruner and a brush cutter Our volunteers use many of their personal tools trucks and ATVs to help keep up with trail maintenance The New Sharon Snow Riders has 20 family and 10 business members The club meets at 7 p m the first Thursday of each month from September through April at the New Sharon Town Office All meetings are advertised and open to the public At the close of each season we host a dinner to thank all of the landowners who allow us to use their property for our trails We were also pleased to participate in the celebration of Prince Baker Day where we provided free popcorn to those attending the August celebration We would greatly appreciate your support in 2018 Respectfully submitted Philip Ripa President New Sharon Snow Riders Expenses Trak Phone trail masters Insurance Bridge redecking supplies Excavator rental Replacement drag sled Drag repair Battery for jeep Brush hog repair Oil filters for Gilbert Alternator for Gilbert Enviromental mats marsh crossing Fill for culvert washouts Misc hardware PO Box rental Land owner supper food Land owner supper food Invitations land owner supper Land owner supper contract labor Fuel Sled repair Sled Registration Prince Baker Day Supplies Office Supplies Holloween Display TOTAL Income Municipal Grant MT 1 State Grant Town of Farmington Trail donations Retired drag sled Map sales Prize and refund Scarecrow reunion TOTAL Revenue all sources Expenses Difference 58 106 53 1 251 44 1 384 05 962 47 10 950 00 253 57 164 50 163 32 94 67 176 14 869 00 260 00 41 10 58 00 257 14 176 57 37 47 100 00 605 99 135 00 34 00 105 00 176 97 10 00 18 372 93 4 350 00 5 290 00 264 14 216 17 300 00 90 00 30 00 10 540 31 10 540 31 18 372 93 7 832 62 www newsharon maine gov New Sharon Water District Report Planning Board s Repoprt To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon The Public Utilities Commission granted the district a thirty one percent rate increase effective June 1 2016 In part the proceeds of the rate increase will be used to repay the Rural Development loan grant package we received in 2017 We received a loan of 140 000 and a grant of 110 000 with which to make necessary system improvements The interest rate is 2 75 percent and the loan part is to be paid off in 40 years The planning board meets at the town office at 7 p m on the last Tuesday of each month The Board consists of five regular and two associate volunteer members see below appointed by the board of selectmen There must be a quorum of five present to hold a meeting and discuss town business Regular and special meetings are posted on the town s website and calendar for public awareness The public is welcome to attend meetings but should request to be included on the agenda in order to discuss any matter at a meeting Please attend if you are interested in becoming a future member of the planning board We will use this funding to make some muchneeded repairs of our system We replaced the customers meters in the fall of 2017 The original meters were more than 25 years old We also need to replace the manganese filter treatment medium and in general update a number of items that are simply wearing out This work will be conducted in the spring and summer of 2018 In addition to our routine duties of the past year the district sent its customers the 19th annual Consumer Confidence Report These reports are required of all water utilities and are intended to provide customers with information about routine testing and the quality of the water we deliver We also sampled for lead and copper levels in 2017 This type of sampling is required every third year all sample results were within the acceptable range In 2017 the planning board saw members leave and it welcomed new members The year started under the leadership of Chairman Jim Mann In April I became Chairwoman and Jim remained as an associate member until his resignation in August The board is grateful for Jim s many years of service and his willingness to remain to assist with a site plan review Thank you to all who volunteered your time and participation The board heard from the owners of Sunset View Inc Hampshire Ridge Mountainside Residences subdivision which presented a proposed change The board code enforcement officer and a legal review agreed that the proposed change would require an application and revised subdivision plan Special thanks to Douin s Market for again providing our hypochlorite bleach at cost We use bleach to meet the requirement of 0 04 parts per million of hypochlorite residual in the system and the wholesale price helps us and our customers save money The Flood Plain Ordinance was revised to meet the State of Maine mandate for all towns to be compliant with state and federal laws pertaining to federal flood insurance A public hearing was held March 4 and the revision was enacted at the annual town meeting on March 18 Respectfully submitted Forrest Bonney chair New Sharon Water District Whereas the town adopted the Town of New Sharon Moratorium Ordinance on Retail Marijuana Establishments and Retail Marijuana Social www newsharon maine gov 59

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2017 Profit Loss Ledger New Sharon Snow Riders New Sharon Snow Riders Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon The primary goal of the club is to provide a way for families and individuals to connect through enjoyable travel and recreation in the great outdoors You will find most of our trails lead right up to the doors of many businesses that offer amenities to snowmobilers and the public at large The trails in New Sharon offer a wide variety of scenic riding from fields to forest There are 50 miles of trails to enjoy that interconnect the towns of Farmington Starks Mercer Rome Chesterville and Vienna Along with trail maintenance we also construct and maintain 14 bridges All trails maintained by the club are on municipal or private property These trails are open to the public and are may be used free We encourage crosscountry skiing snowshoeing dog sledding winter fat biking hiking and horseback riding To maintain the trail system the club owns four snowmobiles and drags a Jeep Cherokee and a Gilbert tractor to maintain our larger trails We also own several chain saws a pruner and a brush cutter Our volunteers use many of their personal tools trucks and ATVs to help keep up with trail maintenance The New Sharon Snow Riders has 20 family and 10 business members The club meets at 7 p m the first Thursday of each month from September through April at the New Sharon Town Office All meetings are advertised and open to the public At the close of each season we host a dinner to thank all of the landowners who allow us to use their property for our trails We were also pleased to participate in the celebration of Prince Baker Day where we provided free popcorn to those attending the August celebration We would greatly appreciate your support in 2018 Respectfully submitted Philip Ripa President New Sharon Snow Riders Expenses Trak Phone trail masters Insurance Bridge redecking supplies Excavator rental Replacement drag sled Drag repair Battery for jeep Brush hog repair Oil filters for Gilbert Alternator for Gilbert Enviromental mats marsh crossing Fill for culvert washouts Misc hardware PO Box rental Land owner supper food Land owner supper food Invitations land owner supper Land owner supper contract labor Fuel Sled repair Sled Registration Prince Baker Day Supplies Office Supplies Holloween Display TOTAL Income Municipal Grant MT 1 State Grant Town of Farmington Trail donations Retired drag sled Map sales Prize and refund Scarecrow reunion TOTAL Revenue all sources Expenses Difference 58 106 53 1 251 44 1 384 05 962 47 10 950 00 253 57 164 50 163 32 94 67 176 14 869 00 260 00 41 10 58 00 257 14 176 57 37 47 100 00 605 99 135 00 34 00 105 00 176 97 10 00 18 372 93 4 350 00 5 290 00 264 14 216 17 300 00 90 00 30 00 10 540 31 10 540 31 18 372 93 7 832 62 www newsharon maine gov New Sharon Water District Report Planning Board s Repoprt To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon The Public Utilities Commission granted the district a thirty one percent rate increase effective June 1 2016 In part the proceeds of the rate increase will be used to repay the Rural Development loan grant package we received in 2017 We received a loan of 140 000 and a grant of 110 000 with which to make necessary system improvements The interest rate is 2 75 percent and the loan part is to be paid off in 40 years The planning board meets at the town office at 7 p m on the last Tuesday of each month The Board consists of five regular and two associate volunteer members see below appointed by the board of selectmen There must be a quorum of five present to hold a meeting and discuss town business Regular and special meetings are posted on the town s website and calendar for public awareness The public is welcome to attend meetings but should request to be included on the agenda in order to discuss any matter at a meeting Please attend if you are interested in becoming a future member of the planning board We will use this funding to make some muchneeded repairs of our system We replaced the customers meters in the fall of 2017 The original meters were more than 25 years old We also need to replace the manganese filter treatment medium and in general update a number of items that are simply wearing out This work will be conducted in the spring and summer of 2018 In addition to our routine duties of the past year the district sent its customers the 19th annual Consumer Confidence Report These reports are required of all water utilities and are intended to provide customers with information about routine testing and the quality of the water we deliver We also sampled for lead and copper levels in 2017 This type of sampling is required every third year all sample results were within the acceptable range In 2017 the planning board saw members leave and it welcomed new members The year started under the leadership of Chairman Jim Mann In April I became Chairwoman and Jim remained as an associate member until his resignation in August The board is grateful for Jim s many years of service and his willingness to remain to assist with a site plan review Thank you to all who volunteered your time and participation The board heard from the owners of Sunset View Inc Hampshire Ridge Mountainside Residences subdivision which presented a proposed change The board code enforcement officer and a legal review agreed that the proposed change would require an application and revised subdivision plan Special thanks to Douin s Market for again providing our hypochlorite bleach at cost We use bleach to meet the requirement of 0 04 parts per million of hypochlorite residual in the system and the wholesale price helps us and our customers save money The Flood Plain Ordinance was revised to meet the State of Maine mandate for all towns to be compliant with state and federal laws pertaining to federal flood insurance A public hearing was held March 4 and the revision was enacted at the annual town meeting on March 18 Respectfully submitted Forrest Bonney chair New Sharon Water District Whereas the town adopted the Town of New Sharon Moratorium Ordinance on Retail Marijuana Establishments and Retail Marijuana Social www newsharon maine gov 59

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Clubs on Nov 11 2016 the board monitored and participated in the marijuana moratorium legal and public forums at the state level The town s moratorium was extended twice by the select board and remains in effect until May 16 2018 The position presented by the board of selectmen and CEO to the planning board is to ban recreational use and retail establishments Consideration was given for having a special town meeting for a yes no vote on a permanent ban ordinance The Maine Municipal Association recommends the town wait until federal review has resolved the federal position on marijuana and state laws are in place before enacting local ordinances The May agenda included a pre application proposal presented by owners of New Sharon Crossing LLC for a commercial development to include a Dunkin Donuts and another retail space on the property on the southeast corner U S Route 2 and Maine Route 27 A site plan was recommended by the CEO and board Several special meetings were held including a public hearing on July 24 Further review by the planning board and legal consultants determined the site plan application was presented as a three unit project Under town ordinance a three unit application requires both a site plan application with review and a subdivision application with review The site plan application was approved August 10 with language defining the project as a two unit development and contingent on state Department of Environmental Protection and Maine Department of Transportation permits Any changes expanding beyond two units will require a subdivision application to be reviewed by the board MDOT permits have been issued and after hearing public comments the speed limit has been reduced to 40 mph approaching that intersection The applicant must have commenced substantial construction by Aug 10 2018 Here is the list of planning board members Tracy Brackett 2020 Ray Merchant Thomas Charles Amanda Dow Dana Goldsmith Chris McKay Jason Lunt 2021 2019 2017 2018 2022 2022 Associate members Respectfully submitted Tracy Brackett Chair New Sharon Planning Board Plumbing Inspector s Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon Maine law requires that a permit for a subsurface wastewater disposal system be issued for all septic system installations and that the plumbing inspector conduct two inspections during the construction of the system The Maine Internal Plumbing Code requires that a permit also must be issued by the plumbing inspector for most interior plumbing and that the plumbing also has to be inspected at least twice In 2017 I issued thirteen plumbing permits Eight were for septic systems and five were for internal plumbing Again this year enforcement of the septic system and interior plumbing rules did not require legal action by the Town and any complaints were resolved amicably I can be reached at 684 4111 if you need a permit or an inspection or if you have questions about internal plumbing or septic systems Respectfully submitted Tom Marcotte Plumbing Inspector 60 Recreation Committee s Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon The 2017 year was a positive and active year for recreation activities sponsored by the Town of New Sharon through its Recreation Committee As usual youth baseball and softball were a staple of recreation sponsored activities New Sharon sponsored a number of Farmington Area Cal Ripken baseball teams The town also sponsored a number of softball teams All teams had active positive and successful seasons and many New Sharon youth participated The committee is grateful to the folks who volunteered as coaches and to the parents who supported their youth s participation A part list of volunteer coaches includes Scott Walsh Dan Bailey Glen Pound Chrissie Hambrick Danielle Hamlin Larry Burke Lenny Adams and Glen Pound Volunteers make the difference and the committee on behalf of the town thanks those mentioned and those who contributed who aren t mentioned The committee also wishes to express gratitude to the townspeople who provided financial means for the recreation activities and to the select board which supported the recreation activities sponsored by the committee Respectfully submitted Ed Ferreira Chair New Sharon Recreation Committee Sharon is eligible for funding assistance from the October 2017 rain and wind storm 2017 Spring thaw did the least damage to the dirt roads since I have worked as road commissioner However the beaver in town took advantage of Spring and half of the Summer We spent many hours weekly tearing down dam s so the roads wouldn t flood that beaver diligently worked hard at to make Trapping season began in November and 6 were removed from the Beans Corner Road 2 from Industry Road and 4 from down by the library Extensive ditching was done and 8 culverts changed on Dyer Brown Road Applied a gravel surface to Dyer Brown Road and the first 1 2 mile of Glenn Harris Road a portion of Crystal Vale Road and Muddy Brook Road and widened the turn around on Muddy Brook Road 800 feet of Kimball Pond Road was ditched and prepared for hot top Hot top was applied to a portion of Bailey Hill Road Weeks Mills Road and Kimball Pond Road Changed a total of 23 culverts throughout town Jan 2018 rain storm caused some road damage that has been repaired Thank you to those who have lent a helping hand and supported me to work for the Town of New Sharon as road commissioner Respectfully submitted Edward J Pond Road Commissioner Town of New Sharon Road Commissioner s Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon Currently working with FEMA to see if New www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 61

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Clubs on Nov 11 2016 the board monitored and participated in the marijuana moratorium legal and public forums at the state level The town s moratorium was extended twice by the select board and remains in effect until May 16 2018 The position presented by the board of selectmen and CEO to the planning board is to ban recreational use and retail establishments Consideration was given for having a special town meeting for a yes no vote on a permanent ban ordinance The Maine Municipal Association recommends the town wait until federal review has resolved the federal position on marijuana and state laws are in place before enacting local ordinances The May agenda included a pre application proposal presented by owners of New Sharon Crossing LLC for a commercial development to include a Dunkin Donuts and another retail space on the property on the southeast corner U S Route 2 and Maine Route 27 A site plan was recommended by the CEO and board Several special meetings were held including a public hearing on July 24 Further review by the planning board and legal consultants determined the site plan application was presented as a three unit project Under town ordinance a three unit application requires both a site plan application with review and a subdivision application with review The site plan application was approved August 10 with language defining the project as a two unit development and contingent on state Department of Environmental Protection and Maine Department of Transportation permits Any changes expanding beyond two units will require a subdivision application to be reviewed by the board MDOT permits have been issued and after hearing public comments the speed limit has been reduced to 40 mph approaching that intersection The applicant must have commenced substantial construction by Aug 10 2018 Here is the list of planning board members Tracy Brackett 2020 Ray Merchant Thomas Charles Amanda Dow Dana Goldsmith Chris McKay Jason Lunt 2021 2019 2017 2018 2022 2022 Associate members Respectfully submitted Tracy Brackett Chair New Sharon Planning Board Plumbing Inspector s Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon Maine law requires that a permit for a subsurface wastewater disposal system be issued for all septic system installations and that the plumbing inspector conduct two inspections during the construction of the system The Maine Internal Plumbing Code requires that a permit also must be issued by the plumbing inspector for most interior plumbing and that the plumbing also has to be inspected at least twice In 2017 I issued thirteen plumbing permits Eight were for septic systems and five were for internal plumbing Again this year enforcement of the septic system and interior plumbing rules did not require legal action by the Town and any complaints were resolved amicably I can be reached at 684 4111 if you need a permit or an inspection or if you have questions about internal plumbing or septic systems Respectfully submitted Tom Marcotte Plumbing Inspector 60 Recreation Committee s Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon The 2017 year was a positive and active year for recreation activities sponsored by the Town of New Sharon through its Recreation Committee As usual youth baseball and softball were a staple of recreation sponsored activities New Sharon sponsored a number of Farmington Area Cal Ripken baseball teams The town also sponsored a number of softball teams All teams had active positive and successful seasons and many New Sharon youth participated The committee is grateful to the folks who volunteered as coaches and to the parents who supported their youth s participation A part list of volunteer coaches includes Scott Walsh Dan Bailey Glen Pound Chrissie Hambrick Danielle Hamlin Larry Burke Lenny Adams and Glen Pound Volunteers make the difference and the committee on behalf of the town thanks those mentioned and those who contributed who aren t mentioned The committee also wishes to express gratitude to the townspeople who provided financial means for the recreation activities and to the select board which supported the recreation activities sponsored by the committee Respectfully submitted Ed Ferreira Chair New Sharon Recreation Committee Sharon is eligible for funding assistance from the October 2017 rain and wind storm 2017 Spring thaw did the least damage to the dirt roads since I have worked as road commissioner However the beaver in town took advantage of Spring and half of the Summer We spent many hours weekly tearing down dam s so the roads wouldn t flood that beaver diligently worked hard at to make Trapping season began in November and 6 were removed from the Beans Corner Road 2 from Industry Road and 4 from down by the library Extensive ditching was done and 8 culverts changed on Dyer Brown Road Applied a gravel surface to Dyer Brown Road and the first 1 2 mile of Glenn Harris Road a portion of Crystal Vale Road and Muddy Brook Road and widened the turn around on Muddy Brook Road 800 feet of Kimball Pond Road was ditched and prepared for hot top Hot top was applied to a portion of Bailey Hill Road Weeks Mills Road and Kimball Pond Road Changed a total of 23 culverts throughout town Jan 2018 rain storm caused some road damage that has been repaired Thank you to those who have lent a helping hand and supported me to work for the Town of New Sharon as road commissioner Respectfully submitted Edward J Pond Road Commissioner Town of New Sharon Road Commissioner s Report To the Board of Selectmen and the people of the Town of New Sharon Currently working with FEMA to see if New www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 61

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Thomas F Dyer Trust An advisory committee consisting of a Town of New Sharon Selectman the Superintendent of RSU 9 and member of the RSU 9 Board of Directors who represents the Town of New Sharon administer the Dyer Trust Proven Expertise and Integrity February 12 2018 Per the Trust seventy five percent 75 of annual interest income is to fund scholarships for post secondary education for graduating seniors at Mt Blue High School with special preference given to the residents of the Town of New Sharon Board of Selectmen Town of New Sharon New Sharon Maine We were engaged by the Town of New Sharon Maine and have audited the financial statements of the Town of New Sharon Maine as of and for the year ended December 31 2017 The following statements and schedules have been excerpted from the 2017 financial statements a complete copy of which including our opinion thereon is available for inspection at the Town Included herein are Twenty five percent 25 of annual interest income is to fund programs at Mt Blue High School in furtherance of the terms of the Trust Six 500 scholarships were awarded Lully Kendall College of the Atlantic Roshan Luick College of the Atlantic Ryan Pratt UMF Nathan Harris KVCC Lauren Guppy Thomas College Kristen Davis Husson University Each 500 scholarship will be paid after the completion of their first semester of post secondary education and proof of registration for the second semester Statement C Statement of Revenues Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds Statement D Budgetary Comparison Schedule Budgetary Basis Budget and Actual General Fund Schedule 1 Schedule of Departmental Operations General Fund Schedule A Certified Public Accountants All disbursements are made directly to the postsecondary institution on record 62 Balance Sheet Governmental Funds 3 Old Orchard Road Buxton Maine 04093 Tel 800 300 7708 207 929 4606 Fax 207 929 4609 www rhrsmith com www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 63

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Thomas F Dyer Trust An advisory committee consisting of a Town of New Sharon Selectman the Superintendent of RSU 9 and member of the RSU 9 Board of Directors who represents the Town of New Sharon administer the Dyer Trust Proven Expertise and Integrity February 12 2018 Per the Trust seventy five percent 75 of annual interest income is to fund scholarships for post secondary education for graduating seniors at Mt Blue High School with special preference given to the residents of the Town of New Sharon Board of Selectmen Town of New Sharon New Sharon Maine We were engaged by the Town of New Sharon Maine and have audited the financial statements of the Town of New Sharon Maine as of and for the year ended December 31 2017 The following statements and schedules have been excerpted from the 2017 financial statements a complete copy of which including our opinion thereon is available for inspection at the Town Included herein are Twenty five percent 25 of annual interest income is to fund programs at Mt Blue High School in furtherance of the terms of the Trust Six 500 scholarships were awarded Lully Kendall College of the Atlantic Roshan Luick College of the Atlantic Ryan Pratt UMF Nathan Harris KVCC Lauren Guppy Thomas College Kristen Davis Husson University Each 500 scholarship will be paid after the completion of their first semester of post secondary education and proof of registration for the second semester Statement C Statement of Revenues Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Governmental Funds Statement D Budgetary Comparison Schedule Budgetary Basis Budget and Actual General Fund Schedule 1 Schedule of Departmental Operations General Fund Schedule A Certified Public Accountants All disbursements are made directly to the postsecondary institution on record 62 Balance Sheet Governmental Funds 3 Old Orchard Road Buxton Maine 04093 Tel 800 300 7708 207 929 4606 Fax 207 929 4609 www rhrsmith com www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 63

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STATEMENT C TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE BALANCE SHEET GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS DECEMBER 31 2017 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable net of allowance for uncollectibles Taxes Liens Other Prepaid items Due from other funds TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Payroll liabilities Due to other governments Due to other funds TOTAL LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Prepaid taxes Advance payment of LRAP funding Deferred tax revenues TOTAL DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES FUND BALANCES Nonspendable Restricted Committed Assigned Unassigned TOTAL FUND BALANCES TOTAL LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES General Fund New Fire Station 1 206 168 305 549 267 846 77 137 2 739 43 429 1 597 319 305 549 886 129 7 000 23 217 31 232 18 18 5 442 22 191 274 093 301 726 Total Governmental Funds 173 259 1 684 976 628 23 217 197 104 267 846 77 137 628 2 739 66 646 2 099 972 2 739 646 972 28 543 586 107 1 264 361 1 597 319 Other Governmental Funds 305 531 305 531 305 549 43 411 43 411 5 442 22 191 274 093 301 726 68 311 89 582 4 200 153 693 197 104 886 129 7 000 66 646 74 661 2 739 715 283 423 656 581 907 1 723 585 2 099 972 STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2017 REVENUES Taxes Property taxes Excise taxes Intergovernmental revenues Charges for services Miscellaneous revenues TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES Current Town officers salaries Administration town office and office labor Health welfare and sanitation Public safety Insurance Public works Education County tax Recreation and culture Unclassified Capital outlay TOTAL EXPENDITURES 64 www newsharon maine gov 1 668 131 263 799 198 269 11 557 27 127 2 168 883 52 209 122 712 99 686 104 498 18 441 443 581 1 011 664 118 459 22 564 2 754 1 996 568 172 315 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USES Transfers in Transfers out TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USES 20 000 20 000 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 152 315 FUND BALANCES JANUARY 1 RESTATED New Fire Station General Fund EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER UNDER EXPENDITURES FUND BALANCES DECEMBER 31 See accompanying independent auditors report and notes to financial statements STATEMENT D TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE 682 682 3 492 3 492 1 668 131 263 799 198 269 11 557 31 301 2 173 057 4 000 4 000 4 432 93 082 97 514 52 209 122 712 99 686 104 498 18 441 443 581 1 011 664 118 459 22 564 11 186 93 082 2 098 082 3 318 94 022 74 975 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 74 022 74 975 3 318 1 112 046 1 264 361 Other Total Governmental Governmental Funds Funds 308 849 305 531 227 715 1 648 610 153 693 1 723 585 See accompanying independent auditors report and notes to financial statements www newsharon maine gov 65

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STATEMENT C TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE BALANCE SHEET GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS DECEMBER 31 2017 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable net of allowance for uncollectibles Taxes Liens Other Prepaid items Due from other funds TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Payroll liabilities Due to other governments Due to other funds TOTAL LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES Prepaid taxes Advance payment of LRAP funding Deferred tax revenues TOTAL DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES FUND BALANCES Nonspendable Restricted Committed Assigned Unassigned TOTAL FUND BALANCES TOTAL LIABILITIES DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES General Fund New Fire Station 1 206 168 305 549 267 846 77 137 2 739 43 429 1 597 319 305 549 886 129 7 000 23 217 31 232 18 18 5 442 22 191 274 093 301 726 Total Governmental Funds 173 259 1 684 976 628 23 217 197 104 267 846 77 137 628 2 739 66 646 2 099 972 2 739 646 972 28 543 586 107 1 264 361 1 597 319 Other Governmental Funds 305 531 305 531 305 549 43 411 43 411 5 442 22 191 274 093 301 726 68 311 89 582 4 200 153 693 197 104 886 129 7 000 66 646 74 661 2 739 715 283 423 656 581 907 1 723 585 2 099 972 STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2017 REVENUES Taxes Property taxes Excise taxes Intergovernmental revenues Charges for services Miscellaneous revenues TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES Current Town officers salaries Administration town office and office labor Health welfare and sanitation Public safety Insurance Public works Education County tax Recreation and culture Unclassified Capital outlay TOTAL EXPENDITURES 64 www newsharon maine gov 1 668 131 263 799 198 269 11 557 27 127 2 168 883 52 209 122 712 99 686 104 498 18 441 443 581 1 011 664 118 459 22 564 2 754 1 996 568 172 315 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USES Transfers in Transfers out TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES USES 20 000 20 000 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 152 315 FUND BALANCES JANUARY 1 RESTATED New Fire Station General Fund EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER UNDER EXPENDITURES FUND BALANCES DECEMBER 31 See accompanying independent auditors report and notes to financial statements STATEMENT D TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE 682 682 3 492 3 492 1 668 131 263 799 198 269 11 557 31 301 2 173 057 4 000 4 000 4 432 93 082 97 514 52 209 122 712 99 686 104 498 18 441 443 581 1 011 664 118 459 22 564 11 186 93 082 2 098 082 3 318 94 022 74 975 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 74 022 74 975 3 318 1 112 046 1 264 361 Other Total Governmental Governmental Funds Funds 308 849 305 531 227 715 1 648 610 153 693 1 723 585 See accompanying independent auditors report and notes to financial statements www newsharon maine gov 65

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1 088 712 496 098 1 264 361 768 263 Utilization of restricted fund balance Utilization of committed fund balance Utilization of unassigned fund balance 526 956 29 658 46 000 602 614 526 956 29 658 46 000 602 614 10 000 10 000 999 15 1 014 14 518 472 8 237 5 474 1 781 26 920 5 700 501 93 485 99 686 5 700 1 500 93 500 100 700 48 982 8 000 10 000 10 000 21 000 10 650 41 000 149 632 2 150 36 000 38 150 5 700 1 500 93 500 100 700 Health welfare and sanitation Cemetery maintenance General assistance Solid waste Budgetary Fund Balance December 31 48 982 8 000 10 000 10 000 21 000 8 500 5 000 111 482 191 26 920 1 014 17 039 441 2 419 525 506 8 736 43 859 625 243 Administration town office and office labor Administration Social security Code enforcement Assessing agent Town hall Technology fund Discounts and abatements 52 209 122 712 99 686 104 498 18 441 443 581 1 011 664 118 459 22 564 2 754 20 000 2 016 568 34 464 7 528 10 000 10 000 12 763 5 176 42 781 122 712 52 400 149 632 100 700 121 537 18 000 446 000 1 537 170 118 459 31 300 46 613 20 000 2 641 811 52 400 111 482 100 700 119 446 18 000 418 492 1 011 664 118 459 27 500 46 213 20 000 2 044 356 52 400 9 634 906 25 755 451 158 4 000 16 514 10 916 2 413 143 020 69 145 56 959 25 755 44 131 2 279 4 000 16 514 11 557 6 613 3 280 929 78 779 57 865 43 680 2 437 641 4 200 3 137 909 78 779 57 865 43 680 2 437 3 133 068 52 400 95 870 2 201 1 668 131 263 799 Town officers salaries 1 572 261 266 000 52 209 Actual 1 572 261 266 000 Charges to Appropriations Outflows Town officers salaries Administration town office and office labor Health welfare and sanitation Public safety Insurance Public works Education County tax Recreation and culture Unclassified Transfers to other funds Total Charges to Appropriations Outflows Final Budget 1 112 046 Budget Adjustments 1 112 046 Original Budget 1 112 046 SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2017 Budgetary Fund Balance January 1 Restated Resources Inflows Taxes Property taxes Excise taxes Intergovernmental revenues State revenue sharing Homestead exemption Tree growth reimbursment Local road assistance Other Interest income Interest fees on taxes Charges for services Miscellaneous revenues Transfers from other funds Amounts Available for Appropriation Variance Positive Negative Actual Amounts TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE Budgeted Amounts Original Final 191 BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE BUDGETARY BASIS BUDGET AND ACTUAL GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2017 Variance Positive Negative SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE 1 TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE See accompanying independent auditors report and notes to financial statements 66 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 67

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1 088 712 496 098 1 264 361 768 263 Utilization of restricted fund balance Utilization of committed fund balance Utilization of unassigned fund balance 526 956 29 658 46 000 602 614 526 956 29 658 46 000 602 614 10 000 10 000 999 15 1 014 14 518 472 8 237 5 474 1 781 26 920 5 700 501 93 485 99 686 5 700 1 500 93 500 100 700 48 982 8 000 10 000 10 000 21 000 10 650 41 000 149 632 2 150 36 000 38 150 5 700 1 500 93 500 100 700 Health welfare and sanitation Cemetery maintenance General assistance Solid waste Budgetary Fund Balance December 31 48 982 8 000 10 000 10 000 21 000 8 500 5 000 111 482 191 26 920 1 014 17 039 441 2 419 525 506 8 736 43 859 625 243 Administration town office and office labor Administration Social security Code enforcement Assessing agent Town hall Technology fund Discounts and abatements 52 209 122 712 99 686 104 498 18 441 443 581 1 011 664 118 459 22 564 2 754 20 000 2 016 568 34 464 7 528 10 000 10 000 12 763 5 176 42 781 122 712 52 400 149 632 100 700 121 537 18 000 446 000 1 537 170 118 459 31 300 46 613 20 000 2 641 811 52 400 111 482 100 700 119 446 18 000 418 492 1 011 664 118 459 27 500 46 213 20 000 2 044 356 52 400 9 634 906 25 755 451 158 4 000 16 514 10 916 2 413 143 020 69 145 56 959 25 755 44 131 2 279 4 000 16 514 11 557 6 613 3 280 929 78 779 57 865 43 680 2 437 641 4 200 3 137 909 78 779 57 865 43 680 2 437 3 133 068 52 400 95 870 2 201 1 668 131 263 799 Town officers salaries 1 572 261 266 000 52 209 Actual 1 572 261 266 000 Charges to Appropriations Outflows Town officers salaries Administration town office and office labor Health welfare and sanitation Public safety Insurance Public works Education County tax Recreation and culture Unclassified Transfers to other funds Total Charges to Appropriations Outflows Final Budget 1 112 046 Budget Adjustments 1 112 046 Original Budget 1 112 046 SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2017 Budgetary Fund Balance January 1 Restated Resources Inflows Taxes Property taxes Excise taxes Intergovernmental revenues State revenue sharing Homestead exemption Tree growth reimbursment Local road assistance Other Interest income Interest fees on taxes Charges for services Miscellaneous revenues Transfers from other funds Amounts Available for Appropriation Variance Positive Negative Actual Amounts TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE Budgeted Amounts Original Final 191 BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE BUDGETARY BASIS BUDGET AND ACTUAL GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2017 Variance Positive Negative SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE 1 TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE See accompanying independent auditors report and notes to financial statements 66 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 67

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68 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 69 118 459 373 500 71 000 1 500 446 000 1 537 170 18 000 12 519 7 266 75 100 250 19 402 7 000 121 537 Final Budget TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE 118 459 27 508 27 508 525 506 2 091 2 091 Budget Adjustments 2 044 356 597 455 400 400 3 800 3 800 Budget Adjustments 2 641 811 10 000 10 000 20 000 3 400 10 000 33 213 46 613 24 300 7 000 31 300 Final Budget See accompanying independent auditors report and notes to financial statements TOTAL DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS 10 000 10 000 20 000 3 000 10 000 33 213 46 213 20 500 7 000 27 500 Original Budget 1 533 886 2 419 525 506 441 3 109 641 18 855 50 602 17 039 2 016 568 10 000 10 000 20 000 2 754 2 754 19 132 3 432 22 564 Actual 625 243 646 10 000 33 213 43 859 5 168 3 568 8 736 Variance Positive Negative SCHEDULE A CONTINUED 118 459 371 967 71 000 614 443 581 1 011 664 18 441 15 628 6 625 56 245 200 19 402 6 398 104 498 Actual SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2017 Transfers to other funds Fire truck reserve Capital roads Unclassified Historical society Contingency Overlay Recreation and culture Ditzler library Recreation commission County tax 373 500 43 492 1 500 418 492 1 011 664 Education Public works Road maintenance Sand and salt facility Snow blower sidewalks 18 000 12 519 5 175 75 100 250 19 402 7 000 119 446 Insurance Public safety Ambulance Animal control Fire department Health officer Hydrant rental Street lights Original Budget Variance Positive Negative SCHEDULE A CONTINUED SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2017 TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE

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68 www newsharon maine gov www newsharon maine gov 69 118 459 373 500 71 000 1 500 446 000 1 537 170 18 000 12 519 7 266 75 100 250 19 402 7 000 121 537 Final Budget TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE 118 459 27 508 27 508 525 506 2 091 2 091 Budget Adjustments 2 044 356 597 455 400 400 3 800 3 800 Budget Adjustments 2 641 811 10 000 10 000 20 000 3 400 10 000 33 213 46 613 24 300 7 000 31 300 Final Budget See accompanying independent auditors report and notes to financial statements TOTAL DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS 10 000 10 000 20 000 3 000 10 000 33 213 46 213 20 500 7 000 27 500 Original Budget 1 533 886 2 419 525 506 441 3 109 641 18 855 50 602 17 039 2 016 568 10 000 10 000 20 000 2 754 2 754 19 132 3 432 22 564 Actual 625 243 646 10 000 33 213 43 859 5 168 3 568 8 736 Variance Positive Negative SCHEDULE A CONTINUED 118 459 371 967 71 000 614 443 581 1 011 664 18 441 15 628 6 625 56 245 200 19 402 6 398 104 498 Actual SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2017 Transfers to other funds Fire truck reserve Capital roads Unclassified Historical society Contingency Overlay Recreation and culture Ditzler library Recreation commission County tax 373 500 43 492 1 500 418 492 1 011 664 Education Public works Road maintenance Sand and salt facility Snow blower sidewalks 18 000 12 519 5 175 75 100 250 19 402 7 000 119 446 Insurance Public safety Ambulance Animal control Fire department Health officer Hydrant rental Street lights Original Budget Variance Positive Negative SCHEDULE A CONTINUED SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2017 TOWN OF NEW SHARON MAINE

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PROGRAMS THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR TAXES For the following programs the application must be submitted to the Assessor s Agent by April 1 2018 Applications and brochures are available at the Municipal Office or they can be downloaded from our web site at www newsharon maine gov on the Assessors page For further information on these programs please contact the Assessor s Agent at the Town Office at 778 4046 VETERAN S EXEMPTION If you are a veteran aged 62 or older or an un remarried spouse of a deceased veteran who would have been 62 by April 1 2017 and served during a federally recognized war period or if you are a veteran who receives federal funds for 90 100 disability HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION If you have been receiving the Homestead Exemption in the past you do not need to reapply unless your home ownership status has changed BLIND EXEMPTION If you are legally blind as determined by a properly licensed doctor you are eligible to receive an exemption A letter from a doctor stating that an individual is blind is all that is needed to apply for the exemption The above listed exemptions require that your primary residency be New Sharon If you are a new resident or currently a taxpayer that might qualify for one of the above exemptions your application for the exemption must be submitted to the Assessor s Agent by April 1 2018 These State programs exempt a fixed amount that is deducted from the taxpayer s residential assessed value before the tax rate is applied LANDOWNERS There are three programs for which you might be eligible The programs are THE MAINE TREE GROWTH TAX LAW FARM CLASSIFICATION LAW and THE OPEN SPACE TAX LAW As the laws for these programs are quite detailed please contact the Assessor s Agent for more information OWNERSHIP AND ADDRESS UPDATES REQUESTED To avoid errors in tax billing please notify the Assessor s Office in writing when selling or transferring property and any changes to your mailing address PROGRAMS THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR TAXES STATE OF MAINE BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX REIMBURSEMENT BETR If you purchased or transferred taxable business property to a Maine location after April 1 1995 you may be eligible for this program STATE OF MAINE BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM BETE If you purchased eligible non retail business equipment first subject to assessment on or after April 1 2008 you may qualify for this exemption BETE applications must be filed annually with the tax assessor by May 1st PROPERTY TAX AND RENT REFUND PROGRAM The Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund Circuitbreaker Program has been repealed as part of the enacted state budget for claims beginning on or after August 1 2016 The Circuitbreaker Program has been replaced by a refundable Property Tax Fairness Credit that can be claimed on the Maine Individual Income Tax Form The new credit became available beginning in January 2017 on the 2017 Maine Individual Income Tax Form 1040ME A worksheet will be included with Form 1040ME to calculate the amount of the credit Who will be eligible for the new Property Tax Fairness Credit Homeowners or renters will be eligible who meet all of the following requirements Were Maine residents during any part of the tax year Owned or rented a home in Maine during any part of the tax year and lived in that home during the year Had Maine adjusted gross income of not more than 40 000 and Paid property tax on a home in Maine during the tax year that was more than 10 of Maine adjusted gross income or paid rent to live in a home or apartment in Maine during the tax year that was more than 40 of Maine adjusted gross income 70 www newsharon maine gov Current Land Use Programs The State of Maine has four current use programs which offer the property owner a reduction in their assessed value Farmland Tax Law Open Space Tree Growth and Working Waterfront sessed plus any interest on that balance See Bulletin 20 Farmland Tax Law 36 M R S 1101 1121 Farm and Open Space Tax Law and 7 M R S chapter 2 B Registration of Farmland OPEN SPACE All four programs are available to the property owner through an application process with the local municipality Applications must be filed on or before April 1st There is no minimum acreage requirement with this program However minimum areas and setbacks must be excluded from classification Certain criteria must be met to be eligible for each program and any future change in the use of the land will cause disqualification resulting in a penalty The tract must be preserved or restricted in use to provide a public benefit Benefits recognized include public recreation scenic resources game management and wildlife habitat PowerPoint Presentation of Farmland Open Space and Tree Growth The municipal assessor is responsible for determining the value placed on open space land In the determination of that value the assessor must consider the sale price that a particular open space parcel would command in the open market if it were to remain in the particular category or categories of open space land for which it qualifies http www maine gov revenue propertytax proper tytaxbenefits 2012currentuse pdf FARMLAND TAX LAW In the Farmland Tax Law program the property owner is required to have at least five contiguous acres in their tract of land The land must be used for farming agriculture or horticulture and can include woodland and wasteland Additionally the tract must contribute at least 2 000 gross income from farming activities each year The Department of Agriculture prepares a valuation guideline for the municipalities which results from studies based on suggested values using a correlation from income stream and market data attributable to agricultural enterprise If the property no longer qualifies as a farmland tract then a penalty will be assessed The penalty is equal to the taxes that would have been paid in the last five years if the property had not been in farmland less the taxes that were originally aswww newsharon maine gov If an assessor is unable to determine the value of a parcel of open space land based on the valuation method above the assessor may use the alternative valuation method Using this method the assessor reduces the fair market value of an open space land parcel by the cumulative percentage reduction for which the land is eligible according to certain categories Those categories are as follows Ordinary Open Space 20 reduction Permanently Protected 30 reduction Forever Wild 20 reduction Public Access 25 reduction In other words if the property met all of the above requirements the owner would see a cumulative reduction of up to 95 on the classified land 71

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PROGRAMS THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR TAXES For the following programs the application must be submitted to the Assessor s Agent by April 1 2018 Applications and brochures are available at the Municipal Office or they can be downloaded from our web site at www newsharon maine gov on the Assessors page For further information on these programs please contact the Assessor s Agent at the Town Office at 778 4046 VETERAN S EXEMPTION If you are a veteran aged 62 or older or an un remarried spouse of a deceased veteran who would have been 62 by April 1 2017 and served during a federally recognized war period or if you are a veteran who receives federal funds for 90 100 disability HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION If you have been receiving the Homestead Exemption in the past you do not need to reapply unless your home ownership status has changed BLIND EXEMPTION If you are legally blind as determined by a properly licensed doctor you are eligible to receive an exemption A letter from a doctor stating that an individual is blind is all that is needed to apply for the exemption The above listed exemptions require that your primary residency be New Sharon If you are a new resident or currently a taxpayer that might qualify for one of the above exemptions your application for the exemption must be submitted to the Assessor s Agent by April 1 2018 These State programs exempt a fixed amount that is deducted from the taxpayer s residential assessed value before the tax rate is applied LANDOWNERS There are three programs for which you might be eligible The programs are THE MAINE TREE GROWTH TAX LAW FARM CLASSIFICATION LAW and THE OPEN SPACE TAX LAW As the laws for these programs are quite detailed please contact the Assessor s Agent for more information OWNERSHIP AND ADDRESS UPDATES REQUESTED To avoid errors in tax billing please notify the Assessor s Office in writing when selling or transferring property and any changes to your mailing address PROGRAMS THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR TAXES STATE OF MAINE BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX REIMBURSEMENT BETR If you purchased or transferred taxable business property to a Maine location after April 1 1995 you may be eligible for this program STATE OF MAINE BUSINESS EQUIPMENT TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM BETE If you purchased eligible non retail business equipment first subject to assessment on or after April 1 2008 you may qualify for this exemption BETE applications must be filed annually with the tax assessor by May 1st PROPERTY TAX AND RENT REFUND PROGRAM The Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund Circuitbreaker Program has been repealed as part of the enacted state budget for claims beginning on or after August 1 2016 The Circuitbreaker Program has been replaced by a refundable Property Tax Fairness Credit that can be claimed on the Maine Individual Income Tax Form The new credit became available beginning in January 2017 on the 2017 Maine Individual Income Tax Form 1040ME A worksheet will be included with Form 1040ME to calculate the amount of the credit Who will be eligible for the new Property Tax Fairness Credit Homeowners or renters will be eligible who meet all of the following requirements Were Maine residents during any part of the tax year Owned or rented a home in Maine during any part of the tax year and lived in that home during the year Had Maine adjusted gross income of not more than 40 000 and Paid property tax on a home in Maine during the tax year that was more than 10 of Maine adjusted gross income or paid rent to live in a home or apartment in Maine during the tax year that was more than 40 of Maine adjusted gross income 70 www newsharon maine gov Current Land Use Programs The State of Maine has four current use programs which offer the property owner a reduction in their assessed value Farmland Tax Law Open Space Tree Growth and Working Waterfront sessed plus any interest on that balance See Bulletin 20 Farmland Tax Law 36 M R S 1101 1121 Farm and Open Space Tax Law and 7 M R S chapter 2 B Registration of Farmland OPEN SPACE All four programs are available to the property owner through an application process with the local municipality Applications must be filed on or before April 1st There is no minimum acreage requirement with this program However minimum areas and setbacks must be excluded from classification Certain criteria must be met to be eligible for each program and any future change in the use of the land will cause disqualification resulting in a penalty The tract must be preserved or restricted in use to provide a public benefit Benefits recognized include public recreation scenic resources game management and wildlife habitat PowerPoint Presentation of Farmland Open Space and Tree Growth The municipal assessor is responsible for determining the value placed on open space land In the determination of that value the assessor must consider the sale price that a particular open space parcel would command in the open market if it were to remain in the particular category or categories of open space land for which it qualifies http www maine gov revenue propertytax proper tytaxbenefits 2012currentuse pdf FARMLAND TAX LAW In the Farmland Tax Law program the property owner is required to have at least five contiguous acres in their tract of land The land must be used for farming agriculture or horticulture and can include woodland and wasteland Additionally the tract must contribute at least 2 000 gross income from farming activities each year The Department of Agriculture prepares a valuation guideline for the municipalities which results from studies based on suggested values using a correlation from income stream and market data attributable to agricultural enterprise If the property no longer qualifies as a farmland tract then a penalty will be assessed The penalty is equal to the taxes that would have been paid in the last five years if the property had not been in farmland less the taxes that were originally aswww newsharon maine gov If an assessor is unable to determine the value of a parcel of open space land based on the valuation method above the assessor may use the alternative valuation method Using this method the assessor reduces the fair market value of an open space land parcel by the cumulative percentage reduction for which the land is eligible according to certain categories Those categories are as follows Ordinary Open Space 20 reduction Permanently Protected 30 reduction Forever Wild 20 reduction Public Access 25 reduction In other words if the property met all of the above requirements the owner would see a cumulative reduction of up to 95 on the classified land 71

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PROGRAMS THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR TAXES PROGRAMS THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR TAXES If property no longer qualifies as open space a penalty will be assessed using the same methodology as is used for removal from Tree Growth classification See Bulletin 21 and 36 M R S 1101 1121 TREE GROWTH This program provides a benefit for owners of at least 10 acres of forested land used for commercial harvesting A forest management and harvest plan must be prepared and a sworn statement to that effect submitted with the application Applications include a map of the parcel indicating the forest type breakdown as well as all other areas not classified as tree growth Each year the State Tax Assessor determines the 100 valuation per acre for each forest type by county For a list of current Tree Growth rates see Rule 202 If forestland no longer meets the criteria of eligibility or the landowner opts to withdraw from Tree Growth classification a penalty will be assessed Depending upon the length of time that the parcel has been enrolled the penalty is between 20 and 30 of the difference between the 100 Tree Growth value and the fair market value See Bulletin 19 and 36 M R S 571 584 WORKING WATERFRONT Working waterfront land means a parcel or portion of a parcel of land abutting tidal waters or is located in the intertidal zone located between the high and low water mark the use of which is more than 50 related to providing access to or in support of the conduct of commercial fishing including commercial aquaculture activities Working waterfront land used predominantly more than 90 as working waterfront is eligible for a 20 reduction from just value Working waterfront land used primarily more than 50 as working waterfront is eligible for a 10 reduction from just value Working waterfront land that is permanently protected from a change in use through deeded restriction is eligible for the an additional 30 reduction If property no longer qualifies as working waterfront a penalty will be assessed using the same methodology as is used for removal from Tree Growth classification ule PTFC STFC for each tax year to see if you qualify How does someone apply for the refundable credit To claim the credit file Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC or Schedule PTFC STFC for the tax year during which the property tax or rent was paid Is assistance available to apply for the credit Yes Maine Revenue Services will assist taxpayers with Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC or Schedule PTFC STFC For help call 207 6268475 weekdays 8 00am to 5 00pm or visit Maine Revenue Services at 51 Commerce Drive Augusta ME 04330 weekdays 8 00am 4 30pm Closed on State recognized holidays Where can taxpayers get Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC Forms are available at http www maine gov revenue forms or call 207 6247894 to request that a printed form be mailed to you See Working Waterfront Q A and 36 M R S 1131 1140 Maine Individual Income Tax Property Tax Fairness Credit SUMMARY Eligible Maine taxpayers may receive a portion of the property tax or rent paid during the tax year on the Maine individual income tax return whether they owe Maine income tax or not If the credit exceeds the amount of your individual income tax due for the tax year the excess amount of credit will be refunded to you Who is eligible for the Property Tax Fairness Credit Homeowners or renters who meet all of the following requirements Were Maine residents during any part of the tax year Owned or rented a home in Maine during any part of the tax year and lived in that home during the year as a primary residence Paid property tax or rent on the primary residence in Maine during the tax year Meet certain income and property tax and or rent paid limitations during the tax year Are not married filing separately Property Tax Applications Rules and Publications Applications Application Abatement of Property Taxes Abatement of Property Taxes Inability to Pay Hardship or Poverty Blind Persons Exemption from Local Property Taxes Business Equipment Tax Exemption BETE Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement BETR August 1 December 31 Farmland Application Schedule Suggested farmland type value acre coming soon Homestead Property Tax Exemption Homestead Exemption for Cooperative Housing Corporations Homestead Exemption for Cooperative Housing Shareholders Open Space Land Program Tree Growth Tax Law Program Veteran Exemption Veteran Exemption for Widow er Minor Child or Widowed Parent of a Veteran Veteran Exemption for Cooperative Housing Corporation Veteran Exemption for Cooperative Housing Corporation Shareholder Veteran Exemption for Cooperative Housing Corporation Shareholder Widow er Minor Child or Widowed Parent of a Veteran Working Waterfront Land Program Revised 1 6 17 4 15 15 9 22 09 5 30 14 7 31 17 12 30 16 Link pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf 3 9 17 1 22 16 1 22 16 12 30 16 4 1 16 1 22 16 1 22 16 1 22 16 1 22 16 1 22 16 pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf 12 30 16 pdf See the applicable Schedule PTFC or Sched 72 www 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PROGRAMS THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR TAXES PROGRAMS THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR TAXES If property no longer qualifies as open space a penalty will be assessed using the same methodology as is used for removal from Tree Growth classification See Bulletin 21 and 36 M R S 1101 1121 TREE GROWTH This program provides a benefit for owners of at least 10 acres of forested land used for commercial harvesting A forest management and harvest plan must be prepared and a sworn statement to that effect submitted with the application Applications include a map of the parcel indicating the forest type breakdown as well as all other areas not classified as tree growth Each year the State Tax Assessor determines the 100 valuation per acre for each forest type by county For a list of current Tree Growth rates see Rule 202 If forestland no longer meets the criteria of eligibility or the landowner opts to withdraw from Tree Growth classification a penalty will be assessed Depending upon the length of time that the parcel has been enrolled the penalty is between 20 and 30 of the difference between the 100 Tree Growth value and the fair market value See Bulletin 19 and 36 M R S 571 584 WORKING WATERFRONT Working waterfront land means a parcel or portion of a parcel of land abutting tidal waters or is located in the intertidal zone located between the high and low water mark the use of which is more than 50 related to providing access to or in support of the conduct of commercial fishing including commercial aquaculture activities Working waterfront land used predominantly more than 90 as working waterfront is eligible for a 20 reduction from just value Working waterfront land used primarily more than 50 as working waterfront is eligible for a 10 reduction from just value Working waterfront land that is permanently protected from a change in use through deeded restriction is eligible for the an additional 30 reduction If property no longer qualifies as working waterfront a penalty will be assessed using the same methodology as is used for removal from Tree Growth classification ule PTFC STFC for each tax year to see if you qualify How does someone apply for the refundable credit To claim the credit file Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC or Schedule PTFC STFC for the tax year during which the property tax or rent was paid Is assistance available to apply for the credit Yes Maine Revenue Services will assist taxpayers with Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC or Schedule PTFC STFC For help call 207 6268475 weekdays 8 00am to 5 00pm or visit Maine Revenue Services at 51 Commerce Drive Augusta ME 04330 weekdays 8 00am 4 30pm Closed on State recognized holidays Where can taxpayers get Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC Forms are available at http www maine gov revenue forms or call 207 6247894 to request that a printed form be mailed to you See Working Waterfront Q A and 36 M R S 1131 1140 Maine Individual Income Tax Property Tax Fairness Credit SUMMARY Eligible Maine taxpayers may receive a portion of the property tax or rent paid during the tax year on the Maine individual income tax return whether they owe Maine income tax or not If the credit exceeds the amount of your individual income tax due for the tax year the excess amount of credit will be refunded to you Who is eligible for the Property Tax Fairness Credit Homeowners or renters who meet all of the following requirements Were Maine residents during any part of the tax year Owned or rented a home in Maine during any part of the tax year and lived in that home during the year as a primary residence Paid property tax or rent on the primary residence in Maine during the tax year Meet certain income and property tax and or rent paid limitations during the tax year Are not married filing separately Property Tax Applications Rules and Publications Applications Application Abatement of Property Taxes Abatement of Property Taxes Inability to Pay Hardship or Poverty Blind Persons Exemption from Local Property Taxes Business Equipment Tax Exemption BETE Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement BETR August 1 December 31 Farmland Application Schedule Suggested farmland type value acre coming soon Homestead Property Tax Exemption Homestead Exemption for Cooperative Housing Corporations Homestead Exemption for Cooperative Housing Shareholders Open Space Land Program Tree Growth Tax Law Program Veteran Exemption Veteran Exemption for Widow er Minor Child or Widowed Parent of a Veteran Veteran Exemption for Cooperative Housing Corporation Veteran Exemption for Cooperative Housing Corporation Shareholder Veteran Exemption for Cooperative Housing Corporation Shareholder Widow er Minor Child or Widowed Parent of a Veteran Working Waterfront Land Program Revised 1 6 17 4 15 15 9 22 09 5 30 14 7 31 17 12 30 16 Link pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf 3 9 17 1 22 16 1 22 16 12 30 16 4 1 16 1 22 16 1 22 16 1 22 16 1 22 16 1 22 16 pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf pdf 12 30 16 pdf See the applicable Schedule PTFC or Sched 72 www 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