Town of Chelsea

Welcome to Chelsea

“Gateway to the Capital”

MAY 8, 2024

SELECTBOARD WORK SESSION

6:00 PM

CHELSEA TOWN OFFICE

I. Call Work Session to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

II. Scheduled Items

A. New Business:

1. Review proposed FY 2025 Budget

III. Adjournment

The town office is pleased to announce the hiring of TWO NEW FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS! Sally Lester, joined us April 2, as our new Town Clerk. She will be replacing Cheryl, who will be retiring on May 3. She has been overloaded with a lot of information as the position is multi-faceted and will take a good year to cycle around. Our second full-time team member is Sophia LaPointe. She will be joining us on May 7th as our new Deputy Clerk. We also have had the pleasure of having Dot Grady join us one-day a week working the counter learning various aspects of the town office. We are super excited to have these three ladies join the team!

But with three new team members onboard after the start of May, we are also asking for the public’s patience. Mistakes will be made. Transactions will take time as they will need explanations on how to process things correctly. They may not even know how to do what you are asking and will need to seek out an answer. This will mean delayed times at the town office for a few months as no two transactions are ever the same. This will also mean they may ask things of you that previous team members didn’t because they knew you. Please be nice.

We appreciate your patience and kindness over the next few months.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING

Exciting things are happening here in the Town of Chelsea!!!!! A small group of volunteers have stepped forward to be part of the comprehensive planning committee. This plan, once completed, will set the stage for where the people of Chelsea would like the town to grow, thrive, and adjust to changing needs over the next decade. Would you like to be part of this process?

If you would like to join the group, please call the office or speak to the Town Manager.

NOMINATION PAPERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

STARTING MARCH 1ST AT THE TOWN OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

SELECTMAN

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

APPEALS BOARD

ASSESSMENT REVIEW

BUDGET COMMITTEE

PLANNING BOARD

2024 Dog Licenses are now available at the Town Office or online. The fee is $6.00 for spay/neuter or $11.00 for female/male. (Note that the state online portal may charge an extra fee for the license.) Please make sure you bring a current rabies certificate.
On-line registration: https://apps1.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/dog_license/index.pl

NOTICE – EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Town of Chelsea Municipal Officers recently approved the limitation of certain transactions within a half hour of the town office closing. Examples of these transactions may include marriage licenses, marriage intentions, new resident registrations, new vehicles, certain private sales with recreational vehicles or automobiles, etc. (List not totally inclusive.) The office understands that each of you have certain available time frames for transactions, so it is best to call ahead so the clerk may determine if your transaction can be adequately completed thirty minutes prior to closure.

As a reminder, the office is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30-4:30 and Wednesday 8:30-6:00. The board, town manager, and office staff appreciate your understanding as we navigate this change. Phone 207-582-4802 560 Togus Road Chelsea, ME 04330

Rada Cutlery Fundraiser!

Please help spread the word on this Fundraiser! We are raising money for our towns 175th Celebration. To place an online order, just click link below. Thank you!

https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=7625366.0339f5

ATTENTION ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES

The Town Office is putting together a book of business cards for all local businesses in Chelsea. The book will be available to the public upon request.

Please bring us your business cards if you would like to be included.

Attention Residents

The Digital Equity Center will provide eligible Chelsea residents with no or low cost tablets and internet. The number to call for more information is 207-259-5010. Click here for more information.

Free tutoring and classes are also available.

ATV, Snowmobile and Boat Registrations

So that we may better and more accurately serve you, please be aware that when registering or re-registering any recreational vehicle it is required that you present at least one of the items listed below for the vehicle being registered: