TOWN OF BREMEN
NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 7, 2024 AT 6:00 PM AT THE TOWN CENTER LOCATED AT 208 WALDOBORO ROAD.
The purpose of this Public Hearing and Special Town Meeting:
To see if the Town will act on the following:
1. Elect Moderator
2. Vote to amend the Land Use Ordinance
3. Vote to amend the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance
4. Amend the Shoreland Zoning Map
5. Authorize transfer of $125,000 from unexpended funds to Roads and Bridges Account
6. Authorize transfer of $50,000 from unexpended funds to Repair and Maintenance Account for necessary repairs to the Town Landing dock/ramp system.
Special Town Meeting Warrant
Land Use Ordinance
Shoreland Zoning Ordinance
Shoreland Zoning Map
FEMA Information on January Storms
For Cumberland, Hancock, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington and York counties:
Please find below the following FEMA correspondence for help with storm damage from the January 9-13, 2024, severe storms and flooding:
Disaster Assistance Teams Meeting Survivors Where They Are
FEMA Assistance After the January 9-13 2024 Severe Storms and Flooding
Second or Vacation Home Information
Board of Selectmen Meeting
Next Meeting Time: THURSDAY, May 2, 2024, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This meeting will be in person at the Town Center meeting room and via zoom.
Ordinance Review Committee
4-18 Revised Land Use Ordinance Redline
4-18-24 Revised Shoreland Zoning Ordinance Redline
LD 2003 Guidance – Maine Dept. of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
Planning Board Meeting
Time: TUESDAY, May 14, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This meeting will be in person at the Town Center meeting room and via zoom.
Site visit (if any) will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 4 p.m.
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The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has provided the following update to the previously released information on reporting storm damage: Individuals of private industry and privately owned commercial infrastructure who sustained property damage from the January 10th storm, including wharfs, floats, vessels, etc. are urged to document and report that damage by filling out the Business and Agriculture Initial Damage Assessment Survey (online) This is not an application for assistance nor a guarantee of financial assistance. Submission of damage information will help the State of Maine best understand the extent of damage from the January 10th storm. Individuals who sustained damages to their primary residence are encouraged to report their damages to 211 Maine. Individuals who sustained damages to their primary residence are encouraged to document and report that damage by filling out the Individuals & Households Initial Damage Assessment Survey (online), or by reporting damages to 211 Maine. This is also not an application for assistance nor a guarantee of financial assistance. As noted earlier, DMR is working closely with Governor Mills and the Maine Emergency Management Agency as we assess the extent of the damage to Maine’s coastline. It is imperative that individuals of private industry and privately owned commercial infrastructure who sustained property damage from the January 10th storm, including wharfs, floats, vessels, etc. document and report that damage by filling out the Business and Agriculture Initial Damage Assessment Survey (online). Please share this notice with anyone on Maine’s working waterfront who may have experienced damage from this storm. In the meantime, please be aware of areas along the coast, both on land and on the water, where there may be hazards as a result of yesterday’s storm and proceed with caution. Also, please note that we have a similar storm coming this weekend with an even higher tide, so it’s clear that additional preparations will be needed. DMR will continue to evaluate this situation and will communicate updates from the Governor’s office and from MEMA as efforts to recover from this storm move forward. |
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The Bremen Conservation Commission trail map link is below. Thank you to the commission and to Mary Sue Weeks for all the hard work that went into this project! Maps are also available at the Town Office.
Bremen Conservation Commission map
Bremen Conservation Commission map info
Please find the following as updated information in regards to the previous program of Senior Tax Stabilization:
LD 290 Property Tax Stabilization for Seniors Repealed by State Legislature
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Jul 10 2023
LD 290 “Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens” Repealed by State Legislature
The LD 290 “Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens” program, enacted in August 2022, was repealed by the Maine Legislature on July 6, 2023, with an effective date of October 11, 2023. The popularly regarded program had allowed Maine seniors 65 and older who owned a permanent residence for at least 10 years and were receiving (or eligible for) a homestead exemption, to freeze taxes at the previous year’s level regardless of income.
The repeal of this program means there will be no reapplication process.
It is important to note that these are State programs and while the Town plays a role in the administration of them, the Town is not responsible for the policy objectives of these initiatives. Any questions or concerns owners have regarding this program should be directed to your legislative representative. To find your representative, please visit: Maine State Legislature.
To help lower-income seniors avoid higher property taxes and remain in their homes, two existing State programs are being expanded:
- The Property Tax Fairness Credit, which currently allows eligible Mainers to take a $1,500 credit, has increased to $2,000; it also loosens limits on the program in a way that allows the benefits to remain constant for a Mainer whose spouse passes away. Note: This program is not administered by the Town of Bremen; to claim the credit, you must file Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC/STFC for the tax year during which the property tax or rent was paid. For help, call 207-624-9784. For more info, please visit: Property Tax Fairness Credit Summary.
- The State Property Tax Deferral Program, a lifeline loan program that covers the annual property tax bills of Maine seniors age 65 and older who cannot afford to pay them on their own, has been expanded. It doubles the income limit on that program to $80,000 and also raises asset limits. Taxes must be paid back when the home is sold or becomes part of an estate. Note: This program is not administered by the Town of Bremen; questions on this State managed program can be referred to Maine Revenue Services, Property Tax Division, at 207-624-5600 or prop.tax@maine.gov. For more info, please visit: State Property Tax Deferral Program.
Bremen Conservation Commission
The Bremen Conservation Commission is a Town committee tasked with stewarding the public lands of Bremen. Our regular monthly meeting will be on zoom at 5 PM on the first Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Information on how to join can be found on the Bremen Conservation Commission page. We would love to get more members of the community involved. We also welcome associate members. Thanks!
Town of Bremen Office Hours
Tuesday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (1st and 3rd Thursdays)
8:00 am to 2:00 pm (All other Thursdays)
Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Bremen Broadband Committee
The Broadband Committee meets virtually the first Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. Please see video conference and call-in information below. Meetings are open to the public.
WebEx Meeting Link:
https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/j.php?MTID=mdddd72034ef9380eefca56c96fb217a0
Meeting number (access code): 207 335 407
Meeting Password: kPiezVNd (57439863 from phones)
Join by phone
Tap to call in from a mobile device (attendees only)
+1-866-432-9903 Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada)
Join by video system, application or Skype for business
Dial 207335407@webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
If you are a host, go here to view host information.
Need help? Go to http://help.webex.com
The Bremen Fire Department and First Responders need Members. If you can help, please contact the Town Office.
