Buxton, ME

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Appeals Board

Duties & Responsibilities

The primary goal of the Appeals Board is to act with the best interest of the Town and its citizens. The Board determines whether the decisions made by the Code Enforcement Officer, on matters affected by setback restrictions, height, lot coverage, lot size or setbacks causing undue hardship or unique circumstances not caused by the applicant, or an administrative appeal of the Code Officer’s interpretation of the Ordinance.

  • The meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month and the third Thursday of the month (on an as needed basis) at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Building. All meetings are open to the public.
  • The Board of Appeals is composed of five Buxton residents appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three-year terms.

Contact Information

Board

Chair - Michael Pettis

  • Term Expires: 12/27

Member - Chad Havu

  • Term Expires: 12/27

Member - Gemma G. Baldinelli

  • Term Expires: 12/25

Member - Jon E. Bartlett

  • Term Expires: 12/25

Member - Henry W. Huntley

  • Term Expires: 12/27
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Board of Selectmen

Duties & Responsibilities

The Board of Selectmen is responsible for carrying out the executive function of the Town. The Board’s responsibilities are grouped in four broad areas of corporate management:

  • Management of the municipal finances
  • Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the Town’s residents
  • Management of public property and personnel
  • Management of contracts and relations with other State and local agencies and the public
  • Video of Selectmen Meetings

Selectmen Meetings are held every Wednesday night at 7 pm. These meetings are recorded and televised. The Selectmen are also available on Wednesday evenings between the hours of 4 pm - 7 pm to meet with anyone who prefers not to be on camera. Anyone wishing to meet with the Board during those hours should contact the Selectmen’s Assistant at 207-929-5191 to set up a specific time to meet.

Contact Information

Selectmen’s Assistant - Hunter Cox

Running for Office

The Board of Selectmen shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be elected by the registered voters of the Town by secret ballot to serve three-year staggered terms. At each regular municipal election, Board members shall be elected to fill those positions that have become vacant. Only registered voters of the Town shall be eligible to hold the Office of Selectmen (Title 30 MRSA 2526(3)). Selectmen shall physically reside within the limits of the Town during their term of office. A Selectmen’s term of office shall end at the close of the Annual Town Meeting. Selectmen are not limited to the number of terms that they can serve.

The Board’s responsibilities are grouped in four broad areas of corporate management:

  • Management of the municipal finances
  • Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the Town’s residents
  • Management of public property and personnel
  • Management of contracts and relations with other State and local agencies and the public

The Selectmen’s Meetings are televised locally on channel 5.

Board

  • Chair - David A. Field
  • Vice Chair - Francis E. Pulsoni
  • Member - Mark A. Blier
  • Member - Chad E. Poitras
  • Member - Thomas J. Peters
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Budget Committee

Duties & Responsibilities

The Town Charter states that the Budget Committee shall be made up of twelve (12) elected members, serving three (3) year staggered terms and shall be elected by secret ballot. This was amended to seven (7) elected members on June 10, 2008.

The Budget Committee meets each year usually starting in January and ending in April. Committee members oversee the budget requests from each civic and charitable organization, Town boards and committees and all Town Departments. The primary goal of the Budget Committee is to recommend a budget that is fiscally responsible to provide the needed services while keeping any property tax increases as small as possible.

Board

Chair - Sheridan D. Bennett

  • Term Expires: 6/25

Member - Richard H. Emery Jr.

  • Term Expires: 6/23

Member - Michael F. Pettis

  • Term Expires: 6/24

Member - Roger C. Tracy

  • Term Expires: 6/22

Member - Richard J. Fitzgerald

  • Term Expires: 6/23

Member - David F. Kessler

  • Term Expires: 6/25

Member - Tyler D. Ladd

  • Term Expires: 6/24

Member - Luke G. Plummer

  • Term Expires: 6/23
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Cemetery Committee

Ancient Cemeteries

The Cemetery Committee was formed in 1989 with the purpose of locating and identifying the ancient cemeteries of the Town of Buxton. The secondary purpose was to clear some of the growth from these old burial grounds and, to the extent possible, restore the gravestones to their proper location, condition and posture. The Committee members used John Frost’s 1967 survey as a reference point and followed maps and sketches as well as written and oral directions to some long-neglected grave sites. The Committee’s information was augmented weekly by the recollections of long-time Buxton residents, who proved to have both extraordinary powers of recall and a lively interest in the project.

  • During the first year the Committee located 48 ancient cemeteries, five of which lie just outside of Buxton’s town line but which are closely associated with Buxton through family ties. There are approximately 650 graves in the 48 ancient cemeteries. Three of the cemeteries have one grave each; several have dozens of graves; one contains over one hundred graves. In addition, there are six relatively large cemeteries that are administered by cemetery associations, giving a grand total of 54 cemeteries within or very close to the Town of Buxton.
  • The Committee now focuses in mowing the cemeteries and improving the appearance of the Town Cemeteries.
  • A compilation has been made of the ancient cemeteries, their locations and those persons interred therein and is available to the public at the Buxton Municipal Office. If anyone is interested in participating in the Committee Meetings or on-site work, the Cemetery Committee members would love to have your help.
  • To view any forms please visit our Documents Page: Cemetery Committee

Board

Member - Carrie M. Cousins

  • Term Expires: 12/24

Member - Chad E. Poitras

  • Term Expires: 12/24

Member - Ethan A. Bump

  • Term Expires: 12/24
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Charter Commission

Duties & Responsibilities

The Charter Commission was established by secret ballot vote on June 9, 2009. The Charter Commission was established for the purpose of revising the Municipal Charter or establishing a New Municipal Charter.

Note: The Board of Selectmen voted to place the question to establish a Charter Commission before the voters in light of the favorable vote on a non-binding advisory question concerning establishing a Town Manager/Selectman form of government and in light of section 8.07 of the Town of Buxton Charter, adopted on November 7, 2000, which calls for a Charter Review Committee to be appointed every seven years.

  • The Board of Selectmen appointed three members, one of which is a Board of Selectmen member.

    • The organizational meeting of the Commission was held Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 7 pm at the Buxton Town Hall.

  • The Commission voted to appoint Judy Sjulander to fill a vacancy created by a resignation.

  • To view any forms please visit our Documents Page: Charter Commission

The Commission would appreciate any input from Buxton Residents. Please feel free to email the Charter Commission or contact any member. Meetings are held in the large meeting room at the Buxton Town Hall the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The Committee has set aside 15 minutes at the beginning of each meeting to hear public comments.

Board

  • Representing Board of Selectmen - Chad E. Poitras
  • Member - Lucas R. Doyon
  • Member - Nathan M. Carlow
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Comprehensive Plan Committee

Duties & Responsibilities

The Comprehensive Plan is a municipality’s road map for the future. It is an official public document that provides long-range policy direction for land use, transportation, economic development, housing, public facilities, preservation, conservation and natural resources. It serves as a guide for elected and appointed officials by providing a framework that can be used to evaluate developments, proposals, and direct community growth responsibly. The Comprehensive Plan also provides a basis for zoning.

Get Involved

If you have interest or experience in achieving any of the plan’s emerging goals, the Buxton 2020 Committee would like you to advise us at a few key points in the planning process, and to review and comment on parts of the plan as it is developed. There will be a liaison assigned from the committee for each of these emerging goals:

  • Preserve town character
  • Increase awareness regarding the need to plan for sustainability
  • Improve connections
  • Provide more opportunities for community gathering
  • Support inclusion and diversity
  • Preserve and enhance town assets

We will need input from community experts in each of these specialty areas as well as from any Buxton citizen who has an interest in participating.

If you are interested in participating as an advisor, please contact us at 207-929-5191.

Contact Information

Board

Member - Mark J. Blier

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Keep The Heat On Committee

Duties & Responsibilities

The Keep The Heat On Program was founded by Ed Newell, a local Buxton resident with a concern for our elderly residents. The program provides heating assistance primarily for Buxton’s elderly residents on fixed incomes who are unable to meet the rising cost of heating fuel. The Program is overseen by a Committee of three appointed by the Board of Selectmen.

Donations to the program are made with returnable bottles and cans. All money earned goes directly into the “Keep The Heat On” program fund. The program also accepts cash donations and has fundraisers throughout the year. The Committee thanks the many people who have donated to this worthy program.

Guidelines

The following guidelines have been established for participation in the “Keep The Heat On” program:

  • The program is designed primarily for the elderly on “fixed incomes” (i.e. individuals on Social Security); and
  • Potential participants must apply for fuel assistance through the LIHEAP program administered by York County Community Action; and
  • be a resident of the Town of Buxton.

The maximum amount of heating fuel a household can receive during the heating season is 200 gallons. There is a minimal application process required before participants are accepted into the program.

Returnable Container Law

  • All persons who tender containers for redemption that were not originally purchased in the State of Maine are not allowed to return containers to the Program. Any person who did not originally purchase a container in the State of Maine may be subject to a fine of the greater of $100.00 per container or $25,000 for each tender. We appreciate your assistance in helping to do your part to help ensure the legal redemption of beverage containers occurs and only those beverage containers purchased in Maine are redeemed.

Contact Information

Welfare Director

  • Phone: (207) 929-5191

Board

Chair - Mark J. Blier

  • Term Expires: 12/25

Member - Krystal L. Dyer

  • Term Expires: 12/24

Member - Kert A. Jackson

  • Term Expires: 12/24

Member - Scott A. Warchol

  • Term Expires: 12/23
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Planning Board

Duties & Responsibilities

The Planning Board consists of five elected Buxton citizens with a purpose to assure the orderly growth and development of the Town, by focusing on protecting the health, safety and general welfare of the Buxton citizens and keeping in consistent with the provisions of the Buxton Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive plan. The Planning Board meets the second and fourth Monday of the month

Contact Information

Board

Chair - Jerimiah K. Ross, III

  • Term Expires: 6/25

Vice Chair - Craig Lefebvre

  • Term Expires: 6/25

Member - Scott Warchol

  • Term Expires: 6/27

Member - Heath Knight

  • Term Expires: 6/27

Member - Roger Tracy

  • Term Expires: 6/26
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Saco River Corridor Commission

Duties & Responsibilities

The Saco River Corridor Commission (SRCC) administers the Saco River Corridor Act, which was established by the legislature in 1973. Through the Act, the Commission helps oversee land use development within 500 to 1,000 feet of the Saco, Ossipee, Little Osipee Rivers, the Little Ossipee Flowage, and Balch Lake. The Commission is made up of municipalities and has an obligation and opportunity to be represented by one regular and one alternate member who are appointed by the Selectmen of the Town of Buxton.

At this time the Town of Buxton is fortunate to have Michael Robinson representing us on the Commission. The alternate position representing the Town of Buxton is Jeremy William Miller. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about how to represent our community through this Commission can contact the Commission Staff at 207-625-8123 or on the web.

Others who have represented the Town of Buxton over the years include: Frank Jewett III, James R. Black, Stephen Nichols, Robert Yarumian II and Kenneth B. Mains.

Contact Information

  • Phone: 207-625-8123
  • Address: 81 Maple Street, Cornish, ME 04020

Board

Member - Mark J. Blier

  • Term Expires: 11/25

Member - Benjamin Pinault

  • Term Expires: 11/25
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Toy Box Committee

Duties & Responsibilities

The Buxton Toy Box Committee was established in 1995 as an organized effort to donate toys and other items to needy children. Prior to 1995 other groups and organizations would assist local families, but it was difficult to identify these families and provide them with their needs. Since the creation of the Buxton Toy Box, these groups contact and support the Buxton Toy Box. The program has become a clearing house to help members of the town. Although the fund is a year-round program, its main event is the holiday season. During the holiday season families can apply to receive assistance from the Buxton Toy Box.

The Toy Box accepts anything new. Children love toys, clothes, furniture, sporting goods, books, art supplies, bedding, games and school supplies. Bicycles, dollhouses and basketball hoops are all part of the fun. Many residents assist by knitting hats and mittens throughout the year and donate to the Toy Box. All funds and gifts that are donated to the program are given to Buxton children. No money is allocated through tax dollars. Many children have had a brighter Christmas through the generous contributions to this very worthy program.

The Toy Box Committee is composed of Mia B. Dodge, Chair, and Carolyn A. Snell. Many volunteers each year serve under the guidance of Mia Dodge. Hats off to Mia and her loyal elves who serve the community each holiday season.

Contact Information

  • Application Questions, please contact Jane Wendelken at 207-929-4087
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VOLUNTEERING, please contact Mia Dodge at 207-807-8816 ~ penhome@roadrunner.com

Board

Member - Mia B. Dodge

  • Term Expires: 12/24

Member - Carolyn A. Snell

  • Term Expires: 12/25
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