CITY OF ROCKLAND, MAINE

 270 Pleasant Street

Rockland, Maine  04841

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

                                                                                       May 29, 2020

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ROCKLAND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY VIA ZOOM ON MONDAY,  JUNE  1, 2020 AT 5:30 P.M.  FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE(S):

[Please Note Starting Time and Date]

Discussion:  Pleasant Street Tax Increment Financing District

Set Agenda for 06/08/2020 Regular Meeting

THIS MEETING CAN BE VIEWED VIA ZOOM AT  www.zoom.com

CLICK ON “JOIN A MEETING”AND ENTER THE FOLLOWING:

Meeting ID: 893 1729 5704 Password: 621647

THIS MEETING IS ALSO BEING LIVE STREAMED THROUGH THE CITY’S WEBSITE, AND BROADCAST OVER SPECTRUM CABLE CHANNEL 1303.  PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY VIA EMAIL.  EMAILS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CITY MANAGER AT tluttrell@rocklandmaine.gov PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

______Stuart H. Sylvester____

                                                                              STUART H. SYLVESTER

                                                   CITY CLERK

ITEMS FOR 06/08/2020 REGULAR MEETING:                                               June 1, 2020

Communications:  None.

Licenses and Permits:

1. Liquor License – Hill’s Seafood
2. Liquor & Entertainment Licenses – Myrtle Street Tavern
3. Liquor License – Claws, Inc.
4. Liquor & Entertainment Licenses – In Good Company
5. Liquor & Entertainment Licenses – Café Miranda
6. Liquor & Entertainment Licenses – Ada’s Kitchen
7. Lodging House License – Limerock Bed & Breakfast

Resolves:

#26  Accepting Donations – Library

#27  Accepting Donations – Garden Group

#28  Accepting Donation – Fuel Assistance Program

#29  Recognition – Edith Dondis (100^th Birthday)

Ordinances in Final Reading & Public Hearing:

#16  Ch. 19, Sec. 19-303  Flag Lots & Duplexes; C3 Zone

#17  Authorizing Quit Claim Deed – 38 Dodge Mountain Road

Ordinances in First Reading:

#18  Ch. 13, Article IV  Pesticide Use Ordinance

#19  Ch. 19, Secs. 19-302 & 309  Micro Community-Based Renewable Energy Projects

#20  Ch. 19, Sec. 19-305  Manufactured Housing & Mobile Home Parks

Orders:

#20  Authorizing SHIP Grant Application & Acceptance

#21  Authorizing Use of City Property – Café Miranda

#22  Authorizing Outdoor Service of Alcohol – Rotary, Inc.

#23  Calling Election & Setting Poll Times – July 14, 2020

Consent Agenda:

Enjoy a themed musical storytime, with songs, rhymes, and 2 books. This program is great for toddlers – early elementary. Go to our YouTube Channel- Rockin’ Storytime playlist. New every Tuesday!

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar

CITY OF ROCKLAND, MAINE

 270 Pleasant Street

Rockland, Maine  04841

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

May 27, 2020

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ROCKLAND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY VIA ZOOM ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020 AT 5:30 P.M.  FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE(S):

[Please Note Starting Time and Date]

Discussion:  Recreation Center/Flanagan Center

THIS MEETING CAN BE VIEWED VIA ZOOM AT  www.zoom.com

CLICK ON “JOIN A MEETING”AND ENTER THE FOLLOWING:

Meeting ID: 874 4310 4216 Password: 915702

THIS MEETING IS ALSO BEING LIVE STREAMED THROUGH THE CITY’S WEBSITE, AND BROADCAST OVER SPECTRUM CABLE CHANNEL 1303.  PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY VIA EMAIL.  EMAILS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CITY MANAGER AT tluttrell@rocklandmaine.gov PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

______Stuart H. Sylvester____

                                                                              STUART H. SYLVESTER

                                                   CITY CLERK

Enjoy your favorite picture books as Miss Katie reads them to you! New videos posted every Wednesday- just head to our YouTube channel or Facebook page.

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.

Sing and sway along with new and familiar nursery rhymes and songs. This storytime is for little ones and music lovers, with lots of songs and one short story at the end. New every Thursday! Just go to our YouTube Channel or Facebook page.

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.

Perfect for ages 7-13.

Join us on to celebrate Trailblazing Women with a book talk on “Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks” with Suzanne Slade (Author) and Cozbi Cabrera (Illustrator).

Trailblazing Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) was the First African American to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1950 for her outstanding poetry. From Chicago, Gwendolyn wrote about “real life” from a young age.

Suzanne Slade and Cozbi Cabrera teamed up in “Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks” (released in April 2020) to explore Gwendolyn’s amazing path and poetry, as well as the intersections of race, gender, and the ubiquitous poverty of the Great Depression.

During this virtual engagement, you will hear the read-aloud of the book, learn about the surprising 5+ year research process (primary source research) in a fun and relatable way, and have the opportunity to investigate the author/illustrator’s collaboration and inspiration in this fabulous children’s book about this iconic woman.

This program will be moderator by PBS Chicago’s Tim Russell, VP of Community Engagement.

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday 6/4 at 5:30pm.

Here is the zoom link:

Topic: Parks & Rec June meeting

Time: Jun 4, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76005632323?pwd=QWIwd3FMVUdKdHcwSjFsanFuQzBuUT09

Meeting ID: 760 0563 2323

Password: parks

Reporter Aislinn Sarnacki

Reporter Aislinn Sarnacki will present a Virtual Hiking and Nature Talk via the Zoom platform. Sarnacki is a reporter at the Bangor Daily News and the editor of Act Out, a section of the BDN that features stories, videos, and other content about a wide variety of outdoor activities, nature, and conservation. She produces a weekly column about hiking trails and other outdoor destinations throughout Maine. Additionally, Sarnacki has authored three hiking guidebooks: “Family-Friendly Hikes in Maine” (2017), “Maine Hikes off the Beaten Path” (2018) and “Dog-Friendly Hikes in Maine” (2019).

Sarnacki will talk about some great hiking trails and nature walks in the Midcoast area, sharing a selection of photos from her adventures. She’ll also talk about her job at the Bangor Daily News, giving a behind-the-scenes look at how she produces her video series and what it’s like to be a reporter in the Maine outdoors. The talk will end with a Q&A session. Bring your questions about wildlife photography, ticks, trail etiquette, camping, and more. To request a link to attend via Zoom, please email sbillings@rocklandmaine.gov by 4:30pm on June 4th.

zoom meeting

Enjoy a themed musical storytime, with songs, rhymes, and 2 books. This program is great for toddlers – early elementary. Go to our YouTube Channel- Rockin’ Storytime playlist. New every Tuesday!

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar

Patty King with 1820 Maine map

In honor of the Maine State Bicentennial, the Rockland Public Library presents Part Two of “How Maine Are You?” trivia night. The evening will feature four rounds of trivia and participants will play for the honor of being known as the “Master of All Things Dirigo.” Rockland resident Rodney Lynch is the current Dirigo Master, having bested participants at the first trivia night in May.

This casual and fun night will be presented via Zoom and co-hosted by librarians Shane Billings and Patty King. To request a link to the event, which is necessary to participate, email pking@rocklandmaine.gov. Participants may play as a team or as individuals.

For more information and with questions, contact Patty King at the library at 594-0310, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or pking@rocklandmaine.gov.

Enjoy your favorite picture books as Miss Katie reads them to you! New videos posted every Wednesday- just head to our YouTube channel or Facebook page.

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.

Sing and sway along with new and familiar nursery rhymes and songs. This storytime is for little ones and music lovers, with lots of songs and one short story at the end. New every Thursday! Just go to our YouTube Channel or Facebook page.

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.

Rachel and John Nicholas

John and Rachel Nicholas have been making music together for more than 30 years. Their compelling songs are anchored in the history of folk, roots, and popular music and tell stories that are deep and true. Their soulful harmonies have been described as singing “with one voice.”

Their most recent EP, ‘House of Dreams,’ was released in August 2016 and spent a total of seven weeks on WERU’s most played CDs. From their previous release -‘Here You Are’ – their songs ‘People Like Us’ and ‘America, It’s You’ were both award winning entrants in The Great American Songwriting Contest in 2009.

Since moving to Midcoast Maine in 2012, they have become known for hosting a music series at Harbor Square Gallery for six years as well as their collaborative band, The Lowdown, with fellow singer-songwriter David Dodson. They have also become regular features at the Sweet Chariot Music Festival. They have shared the stage with Dave Mallett, Patty Larkin, Chris Smither, Paul Sullivan, Mary Gauthier and many others throughout New England.

Enjoy a themed musical storytime, with songs, rhymes, and 2 books. This program is great for toddlers – early elementary. Go to our YouTube Channel- Rockin’ Storytime playlist. New every Tuesday!

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar

Enjoy your favorite picture books as Miss Katie reads them to you! New videos posted every Wednesday- just head to our YouTube channel or Facebook page.

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.

Rockland Public Library’s Contemporary Fiction Discussion Group will meet via the Zoom platform on Wednesday, June 17th at 3pm. This month’s focus is The Friend, the 2018 critically acclaimed novel by Sigrid Nunez. The novel addresses themes of grief and mourning, while also focusing on the love between human beings and dogs. The Friend won the 2018 National Book Award for Fiction. To attend the discussion, please email sbillings@rocklandmaine.gov for a Zoom link.

Zoom meeting – details to follow

Sing and sway along with new and familiar nursery rhymes and songs. This storytime is for little ones and music lovers, with lots of songs and one short story at the end. New every Thursday! Just go to our YouTube Channel or Facebook page.

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.

Enjoy a themed musical storytime, with songs, rhymes, and 2 books. This program is great for toddlers – early elementary. Go to our YouTube Channel- Rockin’ Storytime playlist. New every Tuesday!

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar

Enjoy your favorite picture books as Miss Katie reads them to you! New videos posted every Wednesday- just head to our YouTube channel or Facebook page.

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.

Sing and sway along with new and familiar nursery rhymes and songs. This storytime is for little ones and music lovers, with lots of songs and one short story at the end. New every Thursday! Just go to our YouTube Channel or Facebook page.

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar.

Sheila Kirby

Ann Luther

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, when women won the right to vote. This presentation celebrates that historic victory and the women who led the effort, while also providing a sober reflection on the compromises that split the movement and left many voters behind, choices that continue to echo 100 years later. The talk will end with a brief overview of the work that remains to be done. This program is co-sponsored by League of Women Voters – Midcoast.

This will be a Zoom presentation- please email Shane at sbillings@rocklandmaine.gov for registration information.

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar

Miss Jenn

Celebrate Summer Reading Program with 5 weeks of LIVE storytimes with Ms. Jenn on the Rockland Public Library Facebook page. Ms. Jenn will read, sing, and introduce you to fun activities like Fairytale Yoga & Pocket Dice dance moves. This interactive storytime will include fairytale songs and stories to get your mind and body moving!

Ms. Jenn will be live on Mondays at 10:30 AM on June 29th, July 6th, July 13th, July 20th, (no Ms. Jenn on July 27th), & Aug 3rd.

Join us live at our Facebook page or watch the recordings at a later date. Looking for more stories? Miss Katie provides three virtual storytimes a week on YouTube & Facebook.

For more information about Summer Reading Program email Miss Katie at kdrago@rocklandmaine.gov.

Enjoy a themed musical storytime, with songs, rhymes, and 2 books. This program is great for toddlers – early elementary. Go to our YouTube Channel- Rockin’ Storytime playlist. New every Tuesday!

For more virtual events from us and around the State of Maine go the Statewide Virtual Calendar