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THE CUMBERLAND CRIER
YOUR WEEKLY NEWS
FROM
THE TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
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Planning Board Meeting
Town of Cumberland
Cumberland
Town Hall - 290 Tuttle Road
Cumberland, Maine 04021
Tuesday, March 15,
2011
7:00 p.m.
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
C.
Approval of Minutes of February 15, 2011 meeting
D.
Consent Calendar / Minor Change Approvals:
To hear a follow-up report as requested by the
Planning Board from Drew McMullin of
Burns and McDonald regarding the necessity for limited weekend
hours at CMP's Raven Farm station. This work is required to
allow for the switchover of lines as described during site plan
review. The weekend work is designed to prevent power outages
that would occur if the switch were done during weekdays.
E.
Hearings and Presentations:
1. Public Hearing: To give an advisory
recommendation to the Town Council for a Contract Zoning Agreement
with Bateman Partners, LLC for Phase I of the Doane
Property Revitalization Project; Tax Map U10, 7B in the Village
Mixed Use Zone (VMU).
For more information go to: http://cumberlandmaine.com
2. Public Hearing: To recommend
draft zoning amendments to the Town Council to amend Section 204.9
Village Center Commercial district (VCC) of the Zoning Ordinance to
add the following uses:
204.9.1.28Aggregate
processing, with a 500' setback from Route 100.
204.9.1.29Construction operations with a 500'
setback from Route 100.
F.
Administrative Matters
G.
Adjournment
Workshop: If time permits the Planning Board will
adjourn to workshop to discuss the Planning Board Ordinance and
Administrative Procedures of the Board.
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RECREATION NEWS
The recreation spring
brochure will be available at www.cumberlandmaine.com
beginning at
noon on Monday, March 7th, 2011. It will also be going
out in the mail to all residents of Cumberland and North
Yarmouth later next week. Residents may register for any
spring program beginning on Monday, March 7th, 2011.
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Thanks to all
who supported your local farmers through the winter.
The root cellars are about empty of winter produce, but the Cumberland Farmers Market
Association is already making plans for the Summer
market. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please
contact our Market Manager, Leslie Fitzgerald at market.galME@gmail.com
before March 24th, when we meet and vote in new members.
Opening Day
for the summer market is Saturday, May 21st and hours are 9 AM
- 12 noon. We are moving the market back to the lot at
Cumberland Town Hall. To those who have asked why we
cannot return to the high school location on Main Street: while
there is ample parking, the renovations eliminated an exit,
and it is not safe to have cars driving through the market.
The Town Hall
location provides plenty of parking, enough space for 15-20
vendors, and excellent visibility. At the request of
many, we will once again have piglets, chicks, ducklings, goats,
alpacas, etc. for your enjoyment, but for our farm animals'
safety, customers must leave their dogs at home, in cars,
or at least well
away from the livestock and poultry.
We look
forward to seeing you at the Saturday market, or at one of our other
locations during weekday afternoons: Wednesdays in Falmouth,
Thursdays in Gray, and Fridays in Freeport. Special requests
or suggestions to improve our market may be directed to Pam
Harwood, CFMA president, at pdh@longwoodsalpacas.com
or to Leslie Fitzgerald (email above).
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Join Us for a Snowshoe Hike
THE RINES FOREST
Sunday, March 6, 2011-1:30-3:30 PM
Some
snowshoes will be available for use, courtesdy
of Eastern Mountain Sports.
All
ages and abilities are welcome to participate! Range Road,
Cumberland - park on Idlewood
Road. Free hot cocoa and snacks. Hosted by: Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust.
FMI: Call 829-5315 or visit www.ccltmaine.org
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"Winter
Delivery Exhibit"
Skyline Farm Carriage & Sleigh Museum
95
The Lane, North Yarmouth, Sundays, 1:00-4:00 PM through March
27th. Activities for children, free admission, donations
welcome. FMI: Greg at 793-8569 or visit www.skylinefarm.org
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2nd Annual Scrapbooking Event to Benefit Habitat for
Humanity
Saturday,
March 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Robert W. Boyd-Amvets Post #2, 148 North Road, Yarmouth,
Maine. $50.00 registration, welcome gift, door prizes, lunch,
dinner & beverages. Raffle, 12 hours of scrapbooking time. Mainely memories available for
supplies & assistance. FMI: Beckie
Kelly at 846-4927 or rebeccakelly@maine.rr.com
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TOWN OF CUMBERLAND
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of
Cumberland will close the following roads to heavy loads (any vehicle
or combination of vehicles registered for a gross weight greater
than 23,000 pounds) in accordance with its Municipal Ordinance and
Title 29-A M.R.S.A.:
Blanchard
Road
Ext. Greely
Road
Ext.
Orchard Road
Bruce Hill
Road Harris
Road
Pleasant Valley Road
Cross
Road
Hillside
Avenue
Range Road
Forest Lake
Road Middle
Road (Tuttle Rd. to Powell Road
Greely Road
(Val Halla
to Falmouth
only) Valley
Road
Middle Road
only) Mill
Road
Whitney Road
The closing
shall be effective on Friday, February 25, 2011, and shall remain
in effect until May 01, 2011 (or until removed).
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The Cumberland Maine Business
Association is pleased to present our new YouTube
Channel! There are currently three featured videos uploaded
that highlight local businesses Orchard Hill Farm, Skin Deep Spa
and Goose Pond. Be sure to turn on your volume when watching
and stay tuned for additional videos! For more information, contact
Alyssa
Daniels.
Alyssa
Daniels, Esq.
Economic Development &
Human Resources
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Do you have an inspired swimmer that wants to reach
their full potential through the rewards of teamwork,
dedication,
competition, goal setting and most importantly fun?
Join the Seacoast Swim Club
For further details, please visit www.seacoastswimclub.org
The team swims at the newly
renovated Greely High School pool in Cumberland Maine, where a
certified lifeguard is present at the pool for all practices.
Seacoast
Swim Club Late-Winter Registration Form
After school-busing to the pool is available for
MSAD#51 students.
Requirement ~ new swimmers must complete one pool
length of each freestyle and backstroke
without assistance.
Not sure which group your child belongs to?
Join Coaches on Feb. 28th& March 1st (Mon/Tues) at 3:30-4:30pm for swimming evaluations
& proper leveling.
Please have swimmers ready to swim with suit, cap
& goggles.
The Mission ...
... of Seacoast Swim Club is
to develop skillful swimmers & successful individuals.
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CUMBERLAND SOCCER CLUB REGISTRATION
FALL 2011 SEASON
Tuesday, April 5th and Thursday, April 7th,
2011 GMS Lobby -6:00-8:00 P.M.
Returning players can register online. Evaluations-May
1st, 8th and 15th, 2011 at Twin Brook. Training Camp-August
1st-August 5th, 2011 at GHS. Registration forms may be
downloaded from website, www.cumberlandsoccerclub.com FMI:
Patty Normandeau
at murphpat@maine.rr.com.
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Do you snowmobile, cross country ski
or snow shoe? We need your help to keep the Cumberland
area snowmobile trails open for all winter outdoors
enthusiasts. We have the Moonlite Sno-Skimmers Snowmobile Club meetings at Toddy
Brook in North Yarmouth every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at
7pm. Memberships for the 2010/2011 season are $30 for
families and $40 for businesses. If you or your family
benefit from using the snowmobile trails in Cumberland, we need
your help and your voice. As you may be aware, a section of
the main powerline trail from Route 9 to Smithwood Drive in North Yarmouth was closed by
CMP and the MDOC this year. There is another section of trail
closed on the powerline running from
Harris Road across Route 9 to Winn Road. Given these two
closures, some 35-40 snowmobilers and other winter enthusiasts
are cut off from being able to locally enjoy the
outdoors. The greater the voice, the better chance we have to
reason with CMP and the MDOC to assist us in re-opening, or
properly diverting these trails. We also appreciate the
opportunity that the private land owners provide us
to use their land during the winter, thank you! Please
print a membership online, or inquire at the Cumberland Town
Office when you register your sled. Trail maps, trail
reports, calendar information and a contact us page, are
all available online.
www.moonlitesno-skimmers.com
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook
Thanks,
Shawn McBreairty
Media Relations Officer
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TIME IS
RUNNING OUT!
Don't forget
to register your child for Cumberland/North Yarmouth Little
League's 2011 season! Registration
can only be done online via credit card at www.cnyll.com. If you
register between now and February 28 you will receive an early-bird discount.
Coaches are
still needed! Whether it's as a head coach or assistant, please
consider giving your time to leading a group of girls or boys on the
field. It's an amazingly rewarding experience that you'll never
forget. Applications can be found on our website on the Coaches'
page and are due February 9 for Pony & Farm Leagues.
Please let us know your coaching interests via your
child's registration process or visit www.cnyll.com to
contact our league coordinators.
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A REMINDER FROM THE CUMBERLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
NO OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18
MAY OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UTILIZING A MOBILE PHONE,
COMPUTER OR OTHER HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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THE CUMBERLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUESTS YOUR
HELP. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE RESIDENTS TO VOLUNTEER
TO HELP CLEAR FIRE HYDRANTS. AFTER EVERY STORM, EACH FIRE
HYDRANT NEEDS TO HAVE ANY SNOW SURROUNDING IT REMOVED AND HAVE THE
FIRE HYDRANT MADE ACCESSIBLE TO EMERGENCY RESPONDERS. YOUR
HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU!
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IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE
CONCERNING RINES FOREST
RINES
FOREST WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY WHILE HARVESTING IS
UNDERWAY. THE FOREST WILL BE OPEN ON THE WEEKENDS.
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Casco Bay C.A.N. Create Awareness Now
To Reduce Youth Substance Abuse
Tip of the Month for March 2011
If you have
alcohol in your home, keep track of it. Know what and how much
you have and keep it in a locked cabinet. For more tips,
visit Casco Bay C.A.N. Create Awareness Now to reduce youth
substance abuse, or call 869-1008. A grant funded project
sponsored by Cumberland County Government www.cumberlandcounty.org
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Notice
From The Cumberland Police Department
Please take the time to clear
your car of snow and ice before you drive. Also, please
remove snow from around your mailbox so that
responders can find you in the event of an emergency.
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NOTICE
When going
on vacation take these simple steps to avoid being a target
for burglary of your house:
1 SET
LIGHTS ON TIMERS INCLUDING A RADIO
2.HAVE
YOUR MAIL AND OR NEWSPAPERS PICKED UP DAILY
3.CALL OR E-MAIL
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO GIVE US THE DATES YOU WILL BE LEAVING AND
RETURNING SO WE CAN ADD YOU TO OUR PROPERTY CHECK LIST. (include my
e-mail)
4.NOTIFY
YOUR NEIGHBORS THAT YOU ARE LEAVING AND WHO SHOULD BE AT YOUR HOUSE
5.REMOVE
ITEMS FROM YOUR VEHICLES THAT ARE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND LOCK
THE CAR
Lt. Milton R. Calder
Cumberland Police Department
290 Tuttle Road
Cumberland Maine 04021
mcalder@cumberlandmaine.com
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Prince
Memorial Library Newsletter - Click Here
http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=54xc8udab&p=oi&m=1103432343550
FMI
Thomas C. Bennett, Director
Prince Memorial Library
266 Main Street
Cumberland, Maine
04021-3607
207-829-2216
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TRASH
COLLECTION UPDATE
TRASH COLLECTION WILL OCCUR DURING SNOW STORMS
UNLESS THE TRUCKS CANNOT GET TO YOUR DRIVEWAY. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE
YOUR TRASH CONTAINERS IN THE PATH OF SNOW PLOWS. IF THE
CONTAINERS ARE BURIED, THE TRASH COMPANY WILL NOT DIG FOR THEM. THE
ONLY DAYS THAT PICK UP IS MOVED BACK A DAY THIS YEAR
ARE JULY 4TH AND THANKSGIVING DAY.
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NOTE FROM PUBLIC SERVICES
Please
remember that a Winter Parking Ban is in effect. Residents that
have basketball hoops at the edge of the roadway need to move them
back behind the right of way onto their property. The winter
parking ban is now in effect until April 1, 2011. There is a
sand pile on Drowne Road for
residents use- One 5 gallon bucket at a time. If you have any
questions please call Public Services at 829-2220.
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