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Code Enforcement Officer / Local Plumbing Inspector Opening
Code Enforcement Officer / Local Plumbing Inspector Sought
The Town of Lamoine seeks a qualified person to serve as the Code Enforcement Officer, Local Plumbing Inspector and Building Inspector. The opening is a contracted, part-time position with negotiable compensation. The Code Enforcement Officer must be certified by the State of Maine within one year of appointment. The Plumbing Inspector must be certified by the State of Maine at the time of employment.
A complete job description is available upon request from the Lamoine Town Office. Interested individuals should contact the Lamoine Town Office, 606 Douglas Highway, Lamoine, ME 04605 (207) 667-2242 or e-mail [email protected] with a letter of interest and resume by December 31, 2025.
Annual Town Meeting – March 2026
The Annual Town Meeting will be held in two parts. Election of Municipal Officers and School Committee members will be on March 10, 2026 from 8am to 8pm at the town hall. The Open Town Meeting will be held on March 18, 2026 beginning at 6PM at the Lamoine School Gym.
Heating Assistance Information – November 2025
See information for Heating Assistance – Click Here
Emergency Food Resources
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Here is a list of some local resources if things are feeling a bit tight or uncertain for you or someone in your life 
> Bucksport Community Concerns Food Pantry runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Mondays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Their location is 181 Franklin St. Bucksport, ME
> Everybody Eats is a free hot community meal (eat in or to go) on Monday evenings (certain Mondays of the year) located at 134 State Street Ellsworth, ME
> Emmaus Homeless Shelter Food Pantry for all citizens of Hancock County
for access, email [email protected]
> Loaves and Fishes makes getting food assistance as easy as possible. No referral or money, just name, contact information, and names of family members that might use the pantry Ellsworth, ME by Darlings Chevrolet
> The Welcome Table serves hot to-go meals on Wednesdays from 2-3:30 p.m. No Dining on the premises. Call the church before 11 a.m. to reserve your free meal. (207) 667-8321 This is at the First Congregational church across from Ellsworth City Hall
> Simmering Pot in Blue Hill serves dine in or take out options for people at the First Congregational church between 2:30-6 p.m. Mondays. Vegetarian options are always available. They do accept donations as this is entirely volunteer run
> Common Good Soup Kitchen has a variety of options available for people that live on or around MDI. Their food pantry is available Sundays from 12-2 p.m. at 19 Clark Point Rd Southwest Harbor. They also offer a community meal and other goods/services free of charge.
> Tree of Life Food Pantry & Turn-Style Thrift Shop operates on Thursdays from 9-1 in Blue Hill (Next to Walgreens) The thrift store does have different hours, but can be searched
Planning Board Site Visit – October 22, 2025
NOTICE OF SITE VISIT
The Lamoine Planning Board will conduct site visits of the following gravel operations which have applied for re-permitting:
- Harold MacQuinn, Inc (Map 9 Lot 13, Map 20 Lot 12)
- Harold MacQuinn, Inc (Map 3 Lot 42, 43-1)
- John W. Goodwin, Jr. (Map 4 Lot 41-1, Map 5 Lot 15)
- John W. Goodwin, Jr. (Map 1 Lot 75)
- PCJ LLC/RF Jordan (Map 3 Lot 4)
The Board will meet at the Lamoine Town Hall at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Members of the public may view the visit, but may be limited in access by the property owners for safety reasons.
Lamoine Quarterly October 2025
Click Here for the October 2025 Lamoine Quarterly
Public Hearing Notice – September 8, 2025
Public Hearing Notice – September 8, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Having found an application for Site Plan Review for a Stump Grinding Pad submitted by John W. Goodwin Jr., property tax map 4 Lot 41-1 and Map 5 Lot 15, conditionally complete, the Lamoine Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the application on Monday, September 8, 2025 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Lamoine Town Hall, 606 Douglas Highway, Lamoine, ME 04605. A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the town hall during regular business hours. Following the public hearing, the Planning Board may act regarding the application.
Ordered August 4, 2025 by The Lamoine Planning Board
July 2025 Lamoine Quarterly
Committee Openings -October 2025
The Town of Lamoine has volunteer opportunities on town committees. The community relies on engaged citizens to help make Lamoine a great place to live, and the Select Board deeply values the service and insights that our volunteers provide.
- Recreation Committee One Full Member, One Alternate (3-year term)
Role: Support the planning and organization of recreational programs and events. Enthusiasm for community engagement and event planning is welcome.
General Qualifications for All Volunteer Positions
- Age and Residency: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and registered voters in the Town of Lamoine.
- Commitment: Members are expected to attend scheduled meetings and actively participate in committee activities.
- Expertise: No specific professional background is required; a willingness to learn, serve, and contribute to the community is the primary qualification.
If you are interested, please contact the town office at 207-667-2242 or by email: [email protected] . Your name will be shared with the Select Board for consideration and they may reach out to arrange a brief conversation about the role and your interest.
If you have questions about a particular committee, please feel free to ask, we’d be happy to provide more information
Thank you for considering serving our community!