City Hall·Kennebunkport Selectboard
Kennebunkport Select Board Advances Assessing Update, Ballot Questions
The Kennebunkport Select Board approved state general assistance maximums, held public hearings on four November ballot questions, and endorsed moving forward with a statistical property revaluation. The board also received updates on the Ocean Avenue beach project, upcoming wastewater and stormwater permits, and a new resident welcome packet.
Key points
- The board approved the MMA model general assistance ordinance appendices A through G for October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, aligning town guidelines with state maximums.
- Public hearings were held on four November ballot questions covering zoning and home occupation changes, the special events and mass gathering ordinance, and about $17,500 for Winter Prelude municipal service costs.
- The board directed staff to prepare a contract with Vision, the town's assessing software vendor, for a statistical revaluation, with work to begin in fall 2027 and finish by April 1, 2028.
- Public Health Director Jen Brooks raised concern that rising fuel prices and reduced federal support could increase demand on the town's fuel assistance fund this winter.
- Eric, the project representative, outlined a revised Ocean Avenue 1B beach project timeline, with construction starting in spring 2027, a roughly year-long settlement period, and substantial completion targeted for fall 2028.
- The board heard that the wastewater discharge permit is expected in January 2027 and the MS4 stormwater permit in July 2027, with nitrogen limits still under debate between EPA and the state.
Next steps
- Staff will prepare a contract with Vision for the statistical revaluation and bring it back to a future meeting.
- A public hearing on the wastewater discharge permit is set for the October 22 Select Board meeting.
- The town will continue working with SMPDC and neighboring communities on a joint stormwater consultant.
- The welcome packet will be posted to the town website, with a possible update to the parks listing.
Where this came from
Town of Kennebunkport (Town Hall Streams)
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