Friends of St. George Bulletin Board

Meetings listed here dovetail with the FOSG focus on conservation and natural resources education in our town of St. George. For a complete listing of meetings in St. George and minutes of these meetings, do use the town web site at stgeorgemaine.org or call the town office at 372-6363. For additional conservation news & outdoor recreational opportunities in our region, contact the Georges River Land Trust at grlt.org or telephone 594-5166.

Thursday, January 22, 7 pm at Town Office - "Energy Savings through Energy Audits" with Paul Kando, an engineer with national experience who now is located here in Maine. Paul heads the Midcoast Green Collaborative and conducts energy audits, energy research, and consulting. The evening includes Q&A, good company, hot beverages, and snacks. First event of the Winter Series sponsored by the St. Geo. Conservation Commission and the Friends of St. George.

Monday, January 26, 7 pm at Town Office - Public Hearing the Report of the town's Committee to Appraise Town Government. The Committee was charged by the Select Board in Feb. 2008. Seven distinguished members, led by Wick Skinner, analyzed operations of our town and compared our town to those of similar size. The Report is available on the town website (stgeorgemaine.com) and also in printed form at the town office (free). This report is the only comprehensive review of town government since 1987.   The analysis is clear, easy reading, and backed by an impressive and useful appendix. Based on the elapse of time since the 1987 review, this Report should be in your hands now, and on your civic shelf as a reference for years to come. If you cannot come to the Hearing on Jan. 26, then you should write your comments to the Select Board and ask that your comments be included in the public record related to the Report.

Thursday, February 19, 7 pm at Town Office - "Part of the Region, Part of the Problem, Part of the Solution" Opening night for unveiling newly published information about the region bordering Muscongus Bay (that's us!) and the Bay itself. The data is a painstaking compilation of all kinds of information brought together in a presentation, an exhibit, and a wonderful Atlas which will be sold on opening night at around $15.    The data will be a unique and invaluable addition to your knowledge of St. George and our area. The project was led by the Quebec-Labrador Foundation/ the Atlantic Center for the Environment with the assistance of several local organizations. You can expect to see well-known St. George resident Sherm Hoyt and Jay Astle of the George River Land Trust among those assisting the project. Beverage and home baked desserts. Second event of the Winter Series sponsored by the St. George Conservation Commission and the Friends of St. George.

Monday, March 9, Voting - part of the Town Meeting, Town Office, 10 am - 8 pm is the usual time - Voting on updates to the Site Plan Review Ordinance, the Harbor Ordinance, and on one open seat on the Select Board for which there are 2 candidates as of this posting.

Tuesday, March 10, Town Meeting, Town Office, 7 pm - Pick up your copy of the Annual Report which has budget data from 2008 and the budget Warrants we'll be voting for the 2009 year. There are also non-budget items to be voted in the Warrants. This is a tough economic time so the budget for 2009 is especially important. Expect a lively Meeting. The Annual Report is available at the Town Office and several locations around St. George.

Thursday, March 19, 7 pm at Town Office - "Gardening and Landscaping the Natural Way" More information later on this event which will herald the planting season.

Saturday, July 11, 10:30 am, Blueberry Cove Camp, Tenants Harbor, Harts Neck Rd. - Bug Day featuring Insect Diagnostician Clay Kirby with his presentation, traveling exhibits, and catch-and-release identification opportunity.   All ages will enjoy discovering the charm and utility of our local bugs, beetles, creepy crawlies, flying insects, and butterflies. Attendees are invited to bring family picnics and blankets to enjoy lunch in the waterview fields of the camp. Sponsored by Blueberry Cove Camp of Tangelwood 4-H and the Friends of St. George.

As always, please check with the

Town Office @ 372-6363

for any last minute changes or updates.