Board & Committee Information

Airport Advisory Committee Member

Members are responsible for making recommendations related to the airport operations and policies. Customarily, a majority of the committee is composed of pilots, hangar owners, and/or aircraft owners. This is a nine-member committee, with each serving a one-year term. Customarily, the committee meets 2-3 times per year.

Board of Appeals Member

Members will hear appeals that may vary in nature, including review of Planning Board action, General Assistance award or denial, and review of Code Enforcement permit award or denial. Appointments to the Board of Appeals are for a 5-year term. The board consists of 5 members. Volunteer applications should be submitted to the Town Office for Select Board consideration.

Budget Committee Member

The committee meets during the town's budget season to review the recommendations of the Town Manager and Select Board. The recommendation of the Budget Committee is noted in the annual Town Report. Volunteer applications should be submitted to the Town Office for Select Board consideration.

Cemetery Committee Member

Members are responsible for overseeing capital maintenance and special projects of Town-owned cemeteries. They also are responsible for annually reviewing and making necessary recommendations to the Select Board regarding the Cemetery Ordinance, fees, budgeting, and operations.

Comprehensive Plan Update Member

Members are tasked with updating the most recent comprehensive plan (completed in 1997) to serve as a roadmap for how residents would like to see the community develop in areas such as housing, economic development, land use, preservation of natural resources, recreation, and transportation. The committee will set forth goals, accompanied by policies and strategies to achieve them. The process of updating the plan is intended to be collaborative, with residents and community stakeholders providing input alongside Town leadership and staff to create a common vision for Norridgewock that will drive the community forward.

Election/Ballot Clerk

Norridgewock is looking for individuals interested in helping out for all or part of election days. A ballot clerk's tasks include helping out at polls and/or counting ballots. The position does require extended periods of sitting. If you are interested, please see Aimee at the Town Office or email her. Include your name, contact number, and party affiliation.

FirstPark/KRDA General Assembly Member & Alternate Member

Typically, this position requires 1-2 meetings per quarter in Oakland. Nominations to the General Assembly are for a period of one year. Volunteer applications should be submitted to the Town Office for Select Board consideration.

Library Trusteer

Trustees guide and encourage library policy, events, and programming. They also serve as the appeal authority for excluded disruptive patrons and reconsidered materials. The five-member board works closely with library staff. The regular meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Parks Committee Member

Members will support the Town's several parks, helping to coordinate events and promote the uses. Park enhancement is also considered. Members of this committee also traditionally support the efforts of coordinating Oosoola Days and the Holiday Stroll. Appointments to the Parks Committee are made annually. Volunteer applications should be submitted to the Town Office for Select Board consideration.

Planning Board Member

Reviews and considers building/development applications and other land use issues, as prescribed in Town ordinances (site plan review, subdivision, shoreland zoning, etc.); Board is responsible for reviewing ordinances and proposing changes to existing ordinances and considering the development of additional ordinances, as necessary. The five-member board is composed of members serving three-year staggered terms. Regular meetings are set for the second Thursday of each month at 6 pm, and may be canceled due to a lack of business.

Recreation Committee Member

Members of the Rec Committee support the community activities, especially youth athletic programs. These programs include but are not limited to: basketball, softball, baseball, tee-ball, soccer, and pickleball. Volunteer applications should be submitted to the Town Office for Select Board consideration.

School Board Director, MSAD 54

The Town of Norridgewock is represented by four directors on the Maine School Administrative District 54 Board of Directors. The School District covers the towns of Norridgewock, Skowhegan, Canaan, Cornville, Mercer, and Smithfield. Board members' responsibilities are granted by State statute. Maine state law charges School Boards with the responsibility to "manage the schools". This is done essentially by selecting a Superintendent of Schools and providing him/her with authority and direction. It is not the duty of the Board to operate the schools but to see that they are well operated.

The Board concerns itself primarily with broad questions of policy rather than with administrative details. The application of policies is an administrative task to be performed by the Superintendent of Schools and his/her staff, who shall be held responsible for the effective administration and supervision of the entire school system.

Sewer Commissioner

Commissioners are responsible for reviewing the sewer department's finances and setting usage rates. They consider limitations on accepted discharge, review abatement requests, enforce the Sewer Use Ordinance, and review contracts for services. This is a five-member board with three-year staggered terms. The Commission typically meets quarterly or as needed.

TIF Advisory Committee Member

Committee members are responsible for making recommendations to the Select Board regarding the planning and expenditure of TIF funds. More information about the committee's work is available on work is available on the committee page. TIF Committee Volunteer Application.

Norridgewock Water District Trustee

Trustees are responsible for the management and oversight of the Water District. Volunteer applications should be submitted to the Town Office for Select Board consideration.