Poland Select Board approves Camp Connor payback cut, library shelving RFP

The Poland Select Board met Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and approved three spending items: a $1,170 request for a business after hours event, a reduced $8,000 Camp Connor payback, and a request for proposals for library furniture and bookshelves. The board also accepted the town manager's report and financial report and approved fiscal year 2027 disbursements totaling $545,218.63.

Key points

• The board voted 5-0 to approve $1,170 in funding for a business after hours event held at Agassiz Village, above the usual $1,000 limit.
• The board voted 5-0 to let Camp Connor pay $8,000 toward its debt to the town this year instead of the usual $14,000, citing higher than expected costs and a need to keep reserve funds for repairs.
• The town manager said Camp Connor's registration runs about $107 to $135 per week and that officials will look at donations, cost savings, and possibly a fee increase to offset the reduced payment.
• The board voted 5-0 to authorize a request for proposals for library furniture and bookshelves, with bids expected back around November 17 and installation targeted for March.
• A public commenter praised the quality of furniture made by the Maine State Prison, which has toured the library and taken measurements.
• The board approved fiscal year 2027 disbursements totaling $545,218.63 and accepted the financial report, which showed the town about 27 percent through the budget year.

Next steps

• Town staff will hold a production meeting Friday on library funding and continue working with roughly six or seven companies on the bookshelf RFP, with bids due back around November 17.
• The town manager and Camp Connor staff will discuss possible registration fee changes and seek more donations and cost savings to offset the reduced payback.

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