Orono Observer
A Quarterly Town of Orono Publication
Regular Meetings
June:
8
Public Hearing on Budget,
7:00 pm, Council Chamber
17
Planning Board, 7:00 pm,
Council Chamber
22
Special Council Meeting,
7:00 pm, Council Chamber,
Adoption of Budget
July:
13
15
Regular Council Meeting,
7:00 pm, Council Chamber
Planning Board, 7:00 pm,
Council Chamber
August:
10
Town Council Meeting,
7:00 pm, Council Chamber
19 Planning Board, 7:00 pm,
Council Chamber
Council Committee Meetings are
held on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
FY2015-2016
TOWN BUDGET
Over the course of the last few months,
the staff and the Town Council have
been working hard to present a stable
budget for fiscal year 2015-2016.
The next step is for the public to have
an opportunity to review the budget and
provide input.
In addition to being available on the
Town website (www.orono.org), residents will have the opportunity to review
the budget at the Town Office.
The public is encouraged to attend the
following public meetings on the pro(Continued Page 2)
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June-July-August 2015
RSU #26 BUDGET VALIDATION
REFERENDUM ELECTION
TUES., JUNE 9, 2015
Voting for the June 9, 2015 Election
will be held in the Council Chamber at
the Municipal Building, 59 Main Street
for Ward 1, Precincts 1. 2 & 3. Voting
hours for the election are 7:00 a.m. until
8:00 p.m.
The Registrar of Voters will be in
Open Session on the following dates
and times in the Orono Town Office for
the purpose of registering and enrolling
new voters and to correct the voting
list for the RSU #26 Budget Validation
Referendum Election: June 2, 3, 4, 5 &
8 from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. On voting day, registration of voters will take
place at the voting precinct from 7:00
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Absentee ballots
are available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
OEDC IS ON THE MOVE
Orono Economic Development Corp.,
a volunteer nonprofit corporation, is in
the midst of one of its more active periods since it was established 15 years
ago. In just the last few months, it has:
• Completed the sale of 3 Godfrey
Drive – the call center building in
the Maine Technology Park leased to
Nexxlinx – after 15 years of owning
and managing the property.
• Completed the third year of the
entrepreneur networking and pitch
event known as “Big Gig.” Big Gig
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WINDOW BOX & HANGING BASKET CONTEST
The Orono Beautification Committee
is encouraging all Orono businesses
to consider adding window boxes and
hanging baskets to their storefronts to
assist in making Orono a greener, more
beautiful town.
well in window boxes and hanging
baskets.
For more information and registration, visit http://parksandrec.orono.org/
orono_beautification_committee.
Design Tips:
• Consider coordinating the color of
flowers, plant material and containers with the building.
• Think about different textures.
Vary size and shape of flowers and
leaves.
• Use plants with different growth
habits: some that grow up, around
and down. (A thriller, a filler and a
spiller).
• Area garden centers can provide
you with ideas for plants that do
The Town of Orono is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
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Budget (continued from front page)
posed FY15-16 budget, all to be held in the Council Chamber:
• June 8, 2015, 7:00 p.m., Public Hearing on the Budget
• June 22, 2015, 7:00 p.m., Budget Adoption
Meeting dates/times will be listed on Cable Channel 7, and
on our website at www.orono.org. Contact Town Manager
Sophie Wilson at 866-2556, if you have any questions or
concerns.
OEDC (continued from front page)
is jointly sponsored by OEDC, Old Town LLC, University
of Maine, and Husson University
• Launched a feasibility study for a Regional Food Hub. A
Food Hub would aggregate produce from small local farms
for sale into the institutional and food service markets. The
effort involves Old Town, Bangor, the Good Shepherd Food
Bank, University of Maine, and Bangor Region Chamber
of Commerce. OEDC is serving as lead.
• Began an economic branding effort around the tag line
“Orono! A Smart Idea.” Check out www.townoforono.
com.
OEDC meets the second Thursday evening every month
in the Municipal Building. If you have interest, feel free to
drop in. OEDC’s web site is www.oronoedc.com.
The Church of Universal Fellowship
~ an ecumenical faith community since 1941
worshiping God in the Christian tradition
82 Main Street, Orono
The Reverend Lorna Grenfell
and guest ministers
~ SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP ~
June 14 - September 6
9:30 am Worship
with Sunday School and Nursery Care
10:15 services resume on September 13th
866-3655
Please call or email or visit our website for more information
[email protected]
www.churchofuniversalfellowship.org
Our church welcomes persons of every age, background, circumstance,
ethnicity, family configuration, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We
believe that diversity enriches our faith community and that each of us has the
right and responsibility to support one another as we search for the divine by
living, learning, and growing.
An Open & Affirming Congregation
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ORONO PARKS & RECREATION NEWS
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The Recreation Office is located at the Town Municipal Building, 59 Main Street
RAD-O
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY
DAY CAMP – ORONO
POOL OPENS
JUNE 19TH
In partnership with University of Maine Campus RecrePool Schedule through Sunday, August 23, 2015:
ation, the Town will be offering a 10-week summer day camp
program starting June 22nd and running until August 28th, Weekdays
Grades K-5 from 7:30-5:30pm Monday – Friday. Fees: $125
9:00-11:30am Swim Lessons Monday-Thursday
per week ; $32 a day.
11:30am-5:00pm General Swim Monday-Friday
To register, or for more information, please go to: www.
5:00-7:30pm
Family Swim
Monday-Friday
oronorec.com or contact Orono Parks and Recreation.
(Two lanes for lap swim 1:30pm -7:30pm)
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RAD-O camp counselors are college students
that have been carefully background-checked
and selected for their enthusiasm and diverse
experience working with kids.
RAD-O philosophy is environmentally
oriented, so while at camp, our directors and
counselors will be promoting environmental
consciousness/sustainability in all aspects
of camp; a skill that your child will take into
everyday life.
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Weekends
12:00-3:00 pm Open Swim Saturday/Sunday
3:00-5:00 pm
Family Swim
Saturday/Sunday
(Two lanes for lap swim 12:00pm -5:00pm)
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the University of Maine campus and in the
Town of Orono. Activities take advantage
of all the facilities available including indoor
and outdoor pools, ziplines, tennis courts,
miles of hiking trails, climbing walls, rope
courses and several athletic fields.
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Residents: Single Pass $40 - Family Pass $80
Nonresidents: Single Pass $50 - Family Pass $100
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Register Now!
www.oronorec.com
Justin Harlan
Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisor
SUMMER SPORTS CAMP, CLINIC &
THEATER ACADEMY OFFERINGS
Check us out at www.oronorec.com for more information
on the following programs:
• STC Summer Theater Academy – June 22-July11
Meet your future with confidence.
• Red Riot Track Club – June 19-August 6
• Tennis Clinics – Session 1: July 6,8,13 and 15
Session 2: July 20, 22, 27 and 29
• Red Riot Basketball Camp – July 20- July 23
Girls – 9:00am-12:00pm
Boys – 1:00pm-4:00pm
• British Soccer Camp – July 27-July 31
RECREATION WEBSITE
To register for a Recreation program, go to www.oronorec.com. Check us out and create your own family account
in order to register for programs and activities. On-line
payments are available. Like us at www.Facebook.com/
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ORONO LIBRARY NEWS CORNER
Call us at 866-5060, visit us on the web at www.orono.org, or come to the library for a full view of our services.
SUMMER CONCERTS
Orono Village Association and the Town of Orono
present 2015 Summer Concerts on the future site of
The Orono Village Green (behind the library) on
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (5:30pm on June 24th only).
• June 24 – Backyard Bash with Julie Monroe
and special guest “ManakOsher”
(sponsored by Orono/Old Town Kiwanis)
• July 8 –Orono High School Jazz Combo
• July 15 - Fools Rule (Funk/Jam Band)
• July 22 – University of Machias Ukuleles
• July 29 – The Blast Addicts (Hard Rock &
Power Pop)
• August 5 – Rotating Taps (Indie-Rock-Hop)
• August 12 – Nevah (Prograssabilly)
All concerts are free and the library will remain
open until 8pm on concert evenings. The (future)
Orono Village Green is located behind the Orono
Public Library. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and
enjoy the music. Concessions provided by Orono
Schools Coalition for the Arts. In the event of rain,
concerts will be cancelled and the library will close at
5pm. FMI, visit the library or go to www.orono.org.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
We want you to join us in welcoming summer and summertime
reading! Join us on Wednesday,
June 24, 5:30-7pm, for our Annual Backyard Bash with Julie
Monroe! Special guests will be
opening the show – come for a
musical surprise! The Friends of
the Library and Kiwanis will be
providing picnic fare to support
the library. Bring your own picnic
or enjoy a little of ours! Summer
programs will be unveiled! The
library will be extending its hours
on this evening for the Bash.
story times will be combined
for once a week stories, rhymes,
crafts and music.
Beginning the week of 6/22, the
kids can sign up for our independent reading program, win prizes,
and come to our weekly stories
and activities. There will also
be a weekly Teen Book to Movie
program! Our Infant and Toddler
For more information, locations, dates and times check our
website: http://library.orono.org
or go right to our Google calendar to reserve the date on yours:
http://library.orono.org/calendar
or, email [email protected].
Don’t miss Mad Science of
Maine! They will be performing a Super Hero Science Show
on Tuesday, July 28. Time and
location will be announced!
Another date to set aside: Super Hero Fitness Show with
Holly on Tuesday, August 4, time
and location to be announced…
let’s hope we can be outside for
this one!
Stop by and visit University Credit
retail branch in downtown Orono!
Union’s
15 Main Street, Orono
Branch Hours
Lobby:
Mon-Wed 9-4, Thur-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-12 Noon
Drive-Up:
Mon-Wed 8-4, Thur-Fri 8-5, Sat 9-12 Noon
Open Saturdays!
Start enjoying the benefits of membership
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IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT
HEAT PUMPS
Heat pumps are gaining in popularity; however, if you are
planning to install a heat pump in Orono, please contact the
Town’s Code Enforcement Office for the appropriate permits
and information regarding code requirements as well as to
make sure that the installer is appropriately licensed.
For more information, contact the Code Enforcement Office at 866-2556 ext. 6, or email Bill Murphy at wmurphy@
orono.org.
KIWANIS AUCTION
JULY 16, 17 & 18
The 69th Kiwanis Auction will take place starting at 5:00
pm, Thursday, July 17th through Saturday, July 19th at the
Kiwanis Barn located on Forest Avenue in Orono.
Come check out the auction items, trash and treasure barns,
book and toy barns, and try the legendary hot dogs!
COTA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Orono’s Electronic Store & Repair Center
Phone (207) 866-1140 - 121 Mill Street, Orono
www.cotatechnologies.com
-ORONO UNITED METHODIST CHURCHSummer Happenings! ‐Summer Hours:Worship Sundays at 10:00am beginning June 21 ‐Vacation Bible School:June 6‐8, 9am to 12pm (reg. online: oronoumc.com) ‐Youth Missions Trip:August 2‐7 (call 866‐4605 for details) Check our website and FB pages for more summer happenings!
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LEAVES AND BRUSH
ACCEPTED AT LANDFILL
The Town of Orono now accepts bagged leaves and brush
at the landfill. Residents with a free permit (obtained at the
Town Office) may haul brush and bagged leaves to the landfill
during regular operating hours (Wednesdays and Staturdays,
8am-4pm). Materials must be dumped in the designated area
as directed by Public Works staff. No contaminated materials
will be accepted. Contact Public Works or the Town Office
with any questions.
OPEN FIRE BURNING PERMITS
A reminder that a fire permit is required for any outdoor
fires. This permit can be obtained at the fire station at a cost
of $10. Permits are restricted during high fire danger in the
spring and summer. If you have questions, call 866-4000,
8:30 am-4:30 pm weekdays.
RE-REGISTRATIONS
AVAILABLE ONLINE
Residents can re-register their boats and vehicles (Rapid
Renewal) on-line through the Orono website at www.orono.
org. Make sure you have your old registration.
Pauline Rock
(207) 852-7625
[email protected]
WE SOLD 71
HOMES IN
2014….
Making us #1 once
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As founder of The Rock Team, Pauline has built her
reputation on providing the highest quality service to
each and every one of her clients. Pauline has been in real
estate since 1993 and she brings with her the skill,
strength, and knowledge gained through those many
years of industry experience, as well as an established team dedicated to
you and your home. The Rock Team knows that buying or selling your
home is one of the most important business transactions a person will
make, as well as a major life event. So it is very important that you
entrust this life decision to a compassionate and competent real estate
team. Pauline and The Rock Team have established themselves as the
top team in the Orono market as a result of their successful track record
and unparalleled commitment to client satisfaction. Let Pauline and The
Rock Team put you in touch with the pulse of the real estate market.
They would love to go to work for you! Call today for a complimentary
market analysis.
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“The Tasting Bee is Back”
Orono Historical Society
Monday, June 22, 5-7 pm
Asa Adams School Gym
Adults $10 - Youth (5-12) $5
Under 5 FREE
Samples from local restaurants and
fabulous door prizes.
ORONO ADULT &
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMS
High School Diploma / HiSET Preparation
English as a Second Language
Adult Basic Literacy Tutoring
Family Literacy Programs
Personal Enrichment Classes
Health & Fitness Courses
Vocational Trainings
Distance Learning Courses
Online Health Occupations Trainings
To view our complete catalog visit:
www.riversideadultedpartnership.com, or
call us at 866-4119 for more information
about our program.
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Town of Orono
Hours of Operation
Town Office:
866-2556
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday-Friday
Public Works:
866-5062
6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday-Friday
Recreation:
866-5065
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday-Friday
Library:
866-5060
Tues & Thurs - 10 AM - 7 PM
Mon, Wed & Fri - 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturdays - 10 AM - 2 PM
Sunday - Closed
Disposal Area (Landfill):
Wed. & Sat. - 8 AM - 4 PM
(Obtain permits from Town Office)
Curbside Recycling Dates:
June
11, 12, 25, 26
July
9, 10, 23, 24
August
6, 7, 20, 21
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Inside:
Town Budget Public Hearing,
June 8th, 7pm
RSU#26 Budget Validation
Referendum Election, June 9th