welcome to North Haven, Maine One of Maine's fourteen unbridged island communities Residents Visitors Calendar Contact What is a Community Vision? What is a Community Vision? A community vision is a simple statement describing an idealistic picture of what we collectively want for our community in both the short and long-term. A vision is aspirational and inspirational and, unlike a mission, does not define our purpose or strategies, but rather a desired state of being. It is used to guide a community’s priorities, strategies, and actions by providing a clear and collectively agreed upon foundation for planning. Learn more about vision statements here. Why is creating a Community Vision important? There are many reasons why the Town is investing in this process and why we need the community to join us. We need to update our Comprehensive Plan; we will need a community vision as the foundation for that plan. Grant and loan applications routinely ask for the Town’s vision statement. A vision statement will help the Select Board and other town boards and groups make decisions for the future. But perhaps most importantly... Our island is changing; we can either manage that change ourselves or let it manage us. See data and learn more about how North Haven is changing here. Joint Workshop - Wednesday, October 27th The Select Board and the Planning Board will hold a joint workshop to discuss potential changes to the Land Use Ordinance and a model Shoreland Zone ordinance. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in the Town Office beginning at 5:00 pm. Notice - Water Line Shut-Off and Water Tank Painting - October 2021 We have arranged for Marcel A. Payeur, Inc., to paint our town water tank inside and out. We have the tank inspected every five years and our latest inspection revealed that it is time to have the tank recoated. Payeur will use a special epoxy coating specifically designed for public drinking water tanks. We test our water regularly to make sure it passes state and federal standards; the quality will not be affected by the painting. But we will have to drain the tank and run the pumps continuously to maintain pressure in the system. You will see water gushing out of a hydrant on Iron Point Road during this period. Unfortunately, there is no other way to maintain positive pressure. Work will begin in mid-October and will take 2-4 weeks. During this time: Customers served by underground water mains (Iron Point, Sleepyville, the Village area, Main Street, the lower portion of South Shore Road, and Pulpit Harbor Road to Fuller Cemetery): You will not be affected, though you may experience occasional water pressure fluctuations. Customers served by above-ground lines: We will shut off the above ground lines for the season beginning October 12th. Please plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact Glen Marquis, Water Department Superintendent, or Rick Lattimer, Town Administrator, at 867.4433 COVID-19 Awareness Over 80 percent of the year-round community has been fully vaccinated. Many of our summer and seasonal visitors have been fully vaccinated as well, but neither the Town nor the Clinic has any way of obtaining a precise number, particularly with so many people coming and going. The State CDC reports that transmission of the virus in Knox County is “high.” Accordingly, the CDC recommends all individuals wear masks when in an indoor public setting. The PenBay YMCA is implementing this recommendation in all its facilities, including the North Haven YMCA. Similarly, we are asking people who visit the Town Office to wear masks. You should expect businesses and organizations across the island to adjust their mitigation policies as circumstances change. As the situation continues to unfold, please be mindful of the virus by: Remembering that even fully vaccinated people can transmit the virus; Washing your hands or sanitizing frequently; Wearing a mask when asked, such as in the Town Office or the YMCA; and Contacting the Clinic if you have any questions, 867.2021. · See All Bulletin Board Posts Town Government Administration Assessors Tax Maps & Lists Planning Board & Code Enforcement Town Committees and Boards Ordinances & Policies Select Board's Minutes Comprehensive Plan Recreation Council Town Reports Challenges and Priorities Public Works Road Commissioner Water Department Sewer Department Transfer Station Emergency Services Emergency Medical Service Fire Department Police Department North Haven Medical Clinic Additional Links Outreach Worker Community Links Maps Frequently Asked Questions © 2021 Town of North Haven. All Rights Reserved. Powered by datAvenger Pro. Design and developed by sephone interactive media.