Hermon GOP Connect for November 14, 2024

~This Week's Recap~

Hermon Town Council Meeting Recap

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Hermon Town Council met. Present were councilors Derek Wood, Terry Hamm-Morris, Joshua Berry, Christopher Gray, Ronald Murphy, Richard Cyr, and John Snyer III.

Full Town Council Meeting Agenda and Packet

Approved Hermon Town Council Minutes and Video

Meeting Highlights

Election Goes Smoothly

Many expressed their appreciation to Kristen and the election officer for another smooth election. Kristen and a small team of officials stayed until 4:00 am to ensure all information could be reported in a timely manner.

Streamside Extension Accepted as a Public Way

The council unanimously approved accepting Streamside Extension as a public way.

Paid Family Medical Leave Act Policy Accepted

The council unanimously approved accepting the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act mandated by a recent change in state law.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Moratorium

The council unanimously approved extending the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) moratorium. This allows the Ordinance Committee more time to draft the ordinance.

Council Accepts Maine Municipal Association Safety and Health Grant

The council unanimously approved accepting the Maine Municipal Association Safety and Health Grant that will cover the full cost for two storage cabinets for flammable liquids.

ALS Backup Billing

A workshop was held on starting to bill for ALS back-up for Northern Light and other area ambulance services. This fee would be charged when paramedic level services are required and Hermon Fire provides Paramedic level service during transport.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:4-5

To God be the glory!

Danielle Haggerty

Chair

Hermon GOP