This week: Iditarod sled races & husky dogs

“March Motifs”
Catinka Knoth will lead an art workshop series for adults, on creating art around March Motifs. Participants will visit themes such as the Iditarod dog sled races; Celtic designs and greens for St. Patrick’s Day; the ‘Circus Comes to Town’; and Spring. Each week will be a different subject. Led by Knoth, participants will create their own art. Knoth provides the classes free of charge, with materials supplied. Friends of Rockland Library host the workshops, which are open to the public. FMI Knoth 691-1691, or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

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CITY OF ROCKLAND, MAINE

270 Pleasant Street

Rockland, Maine  04841

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

                                                                                      February 28, 2020

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ROCKLAND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT ROCKLAND CITY HALL, 270 PLEASANT STREET, ROCKLAND, MAINE ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 AT 5:30 P.M.  FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE(S):

[Please Note Starting Time and Date]

Ordinances in Final Reading & Public Hearing:

#5  Ch. 19, Sec. 19-302  Definitions; Public Utilities/Telecommunications Towers

#6  Ch. 19, Sec. 19-309  Special Use Class; Telecommunications Towers

Presentations:

Short-Term Rental Taskforce & Study Group – Recommendations

Presentation of the FY 2021 Municipal Budget

Set Agenda for 03/09/2020 Regular Meeting

YOUR PUNCTUAL ATTENDANCE IS REQUESTED

PER ORDER OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROCKLAND

_________________________________

                                                                              STUART H. SYLVESTER

                                                   CITY CLERK

 Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, and dances for children of all ages. Each week we will have a new theme and new ways to wiggle our sillies out.

This week: Iditarod Sled Races

“Let’s Draw A March Medley!”

Children will draw the Iditarod Dog Sled Races, St. Patrick’s Day, the circus, and Spring at Rockland Public Library’s ongoing children’s drawing workshops led by Rockland artist Catinka Knoth. Participants follow along with Knoth as she demonstrates creating a variety of subjects for March. St. Patrick’s Day has it’s shamrocks, St. Patrick, leprechauns, pots of gold, rainbows, and Celtic designs. Husky dogs, mushers and dog sled teams,
are motifs from the Iditarod Race in Alaska. The class may also experiment with papercuts of dog teams. The first day of Spring in 2020 is March 19th, Traditionally March was when ‘the circus comes to town’, bringing acrobats, animals, clowns, and tents.

Knoth leads children age 6 and up in these “follow along” sessions every Tuesday. Children 10 and under should be accompanied by Knoth expects participants to be able to work independently and encourages adults to join in the drawing fun. Local patrons Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the program, which is free with all materials supplied, and hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. Contact Katie Drago, children’s librarian, at 594-0310 for more information.

Sheila Caldwell

Amanda Cooney

By now you’ve probably heard about yoga, but what exactly does it mean? What is yoga beyond the physical postures? Join Co-Owners of Ananda Yoga and Wellness, Amanda Cooney and Sheila Caldwell, for this conversation. Learn what yoga is all about and ways to incorporate it into your lifestyle, both on and off the mat. Bring a pen and paper to take notes as we explore the reasons for yoga’s growing popularity, its basic fundamentals and ethics, and a brief breakdown of the 8 Limbs of Yoga.

Both Sheila and Amanda have been practicing and teaching yoga for several years. They opened Ananda Yoga and Wellness in Belfast, Maine in the summer of 2018 to connect with community and spread the magic of yoga.

Let’s take a walk!

Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to meet at the Library every Wednesday morning to go on a 45-55 minute walk around town. Walks will be led by librarians and no walker will be left behind. Join us for some exercise and conversation. In case of inclement weather, we will walk indoors in the library. Bring a friend or make some new ones! The walking club is intended for adults; children and teens are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.

Hear volunteer storyteller Ms. Judy read from a variety of picture books then color or work on a craft together.

Location: Board Room

Time: 5:30p.m.

Appellant: Wayne & Beverly Nelson

Property Address: 25 Mountain View Drive

Map/Lot: 74A18

Rescheduled for March 18th.

Click here for Draft Goals and Strategies

This program will provide an opportunity to discuss select highlights from this year’s Camden Conference, The Media Revolution: Changing the World.

No country in the world has been immune to the 21st century media revolution. A time when three networks and a daily newspaper presented Americans with similar stories and commentary is behind us. Today’s user of a personal cell phone and the Internet has immediate access to thousands of information sources from around the world. An individual also has the unprecedented power to share information that may or may not be true with millions.

Once hailed as a tool that would bring people and nations closer together, the Internet has also had the opposite effect, segmenting users into interest groups. Relying on vast quantities of data, social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google “microtarget” specific demographic and cultural groups. Many observers of this media free-for-all see it as a threat to democratic institutions and individual rights, privacy and security.

Individuals or governments that want to disrupt their own societies or others exploit the freedom of media to set one group against another or to sway an election. Some websites appeal to emotions, including fear.

Join us to learn how technology is shaping the flow of information and how it is used. Where do people in most countries get their news and other information? Will traditional media survive, and in what form? How are visual images especially effective in shaping our understanding of political and social issues?

How can journalists and the public discern what is misinformation, disinformation, or malicious distortion? How are hostile countries such as Russia weaponizing media to influence politics and elections?

When repressive governments or special interests target journalists, how can journalists operate? What role are social media playing in political movements around the world?

Who should bear responsibility for media content? Is regulation of the media – especially of social media – a good idea?

For all ages and experience levels. Play a few rounds of Magic the Gathering. Newbies encouraged, so bring friends. A variety of decks and dice will be provided if you don’t have your own or if you want to try a new deck.

“March Motifs”
Catinka Knoth will lead an art workshop series for adults, on creating art around March Motifs. Participants will visit themes such as the Iditarod dog sled races; Celtic designs and greens for St. Patrick’s Day; the ‘Circus Comes to Town’; and Spring. Each week will be a different subject. Led by Knoth, participants will create their own art. Knoth provides the classes free of charge, with materials supplied. Friends of Rockland Library host the workshops, which are open to the public. FMI Knoth 691-1691, or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

Click here for Agenda

 Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, and dances for children of all ages. Each week we will have a new theme and new ways to wiggle our sillies out.

“Let’s Draw A March Medley!”

Children will draw the Iditarod Dog Sled Races, St. Patrick’s Day, the circus, and Spring at Rockland Public Library’s ongoing children’s drawing workshops led by Rockland artist Catinka Knoth. Participants follow along with Knoth as she demonstrates creating a variety of subjects for March. St. Patrick’s Day has it’s shamrocks, St. Patrick, leprechauns, pots of gold, rainbows, and Celtic designs. Husky dogs, mushers and dog sled teams,
are motifs from the Iditarod Race in Alaska. The class may also experiment with papercuts of dog teams. The first day of Spring in 2020 is March 19th, Traditionally March was when ‘the circus comes to town’, bringing acrobats, animals, clowns, and tents.

Children 10 and under should be accompanied by Knoth expects participants to be able to work independently and encourages adults to join in the drawing fun. Local patrons Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the program, which is free with all materials supplied, and hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. Contact Katie Drago, children’s librarian, at 594-0310 for more information.

Let’s take a walk!

Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to meet at the Library every Wednesday morning to go on a 45-55 minute walk around town. Walks will be led by librarians and no walker will be left behind. Join us for some exercise and conversation. In case of inclement weather, we will walk indoors in the library. Bring a friend or make some new ones! The walking club is intended for adults; children and teens are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.

Hear volunteer storyteller Ms. Judy read from a variety of picture books then color or work on a craft together.

Join Mary Jane in making perfect gifts for springtime– seed tapes and plant markers. Reuse toilet paper rolls for a continuous roll of seeds, then decorate paint sticks to creatively mark your garden. Open to all ages.

This program is for all ages. Creative Art Crew meets every 2nd Thursday of the month.

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Susan Conley

Susan Conley is the author of four critically acclaimed books. Her most recent novel, Elsey Come Home, was published by Knopf in 2019. Elsey Come Home was a Most Anticipated/Best Book at Oprah Magazine, Marie Claire Magazine, Pop Sugar, Amazon Books, Huffington Post, Southern Living Magazine, Hello Giggles, Maine Women’s Magazine, and others. Conley will read from Elsey, Come Home and take questions from the audience.

Teens & tweens are invited to meet and play various games including: Prime Climb, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Skip-Bo, Boggle, Chess/checkers, and an assortment of Professor Noggins Trivia Games. Please feel free to share your own favorites, too! Runs every other Friday.

Before there were toy stores, children often made their own toys. One example is a soft yarn doll. Come learn how to make a yarn doll of your own or one to give to a friend! We may explore the art and craft of samplers, as well.

This is part of the Farnsworth Bicentennial Birthday celebration.

This week: St. Patrick’s Day greens & Celtic designs

“March Motifs”
Catinka Knoth will lead an art workshop series for adults, on creating art around March Motifs. Participants will visit themes such as the Iditarod dog sled races; Celtic designs and greens for St. Patrick’s Day; the ‘Circus Comes to Town’; and Spring. Each week will be a different subject. Led by Knoth, participants will create their own art. Knoth provides the classes free of charge, with materials supplied. Friends of Rockland Library host the workshops, which are open to the public. FMI Knoth 691-1691, or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

Public Services, Finance, Code, Clerk, City Hall, Technology and Recreation

ATTACHED PLEASE FIND THE NOTICE

FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ROCKLAND CITY COUNCIL

ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020, BEGINNING AT 10:00 A.M.

AND BEING HELD IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

AT ROCKLAND CITY HALL, 270 PLEASANT STREET,

ROCKLAND, MAINE.

WHILE ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC,

IT IS BEING ADVISED FOR ANYONE WHO IS ABLE, TO WATCH THE MEETING

EITHER ON SPECTRUM CABLE CHANNEL 1303

OR BY LIVE STREAMING FROM THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT

www.rocklandmaine.gov

ANYONE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THIS MEETING

MAY DO SO BY EMAILING COMMENTS TO

tluttrell@rocklandmaine.gov

ANYONE ATTENDING THE MEETING IN PERSON WILL BE EXPECTED

TO ADHERE TO ACCEPTED SANITARY PRACTICES

AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING OF AT LEASE 6 FEET

BETWEEN ATTENDEES.

 Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, and dances for children of all ages. Each week we will have a new theme and new ways to wiggle our sillies out.

This week: St. Patrick’s Day

“Let’s Draw A March Medley!”

Children will draw the Iditarod Dog Sled Races, St. Patrick’s Day, the circus, and Spring at Rockland Public Library’s ongoing children’s drawing workshops led by Rockland artist Catinka Knoth. Participants follow along with Knoth as she demonstrates creating a variety of subjects for March. St. Patrick’s Day has it’s shamrocks, St. Patrick, leprechauns, pots of gold, rainbows, and Celtic designs. Husky dogs, mushers and dog sled teams,
are motifs from the Iditarod Race in Alaska. The class may also experiment with papercuts of dog teams. The first day of Spring in 2020 is March 19th, Traditionally March was when ‘the circus comes to town’, bringing acrobats, animals, clowns, and tents.

Children 10 and under should be accompanied by Knoth expects participants to be able to work independently and encourages adults to join in the drawing fun. Local patrons Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the program, which is free with all materials supplied, and hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. Contact Katie Drago, children’s librarian, at 594-0310 for more information.

Click here for agenda

Let’s take a walk!

Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to meet at the Library every Wednesday morning to go on a 45-55 minute walk around town. Walks will be led by librarians and no walker will be left behind. Join us for some exercise and conversation. In case of inclement weather, we will walk indoors in the library. Bring a friend or make some new ones! The walking club is intended for adults; children and teens are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.

Hear volunteer storyteller Ms. Judy read from a variety of picture books then color or work on a craft together.

Does Windows 10 have you baffled? Come to this workshop with Librarian Jessie Blanchard and let’s learn about what’s new and how to better use the newest Microsoft system. Call the library at 207-594-0310 to sign up, and please bring your own Windows 10 device (if transportable).

Our monthly book group for adults focuses on contemporary fiction, with a concentration on critically acclaimed and award-winning titles. March’s book is The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, which won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Please call Shane Billings at 207-594-0310 to request a copy of the book through inter-library loan.

Fire/EMS, General Tax, Legislative, Executive, Assessing, Harbor, General Assistance

The energy advisory committee meets at 6pm on the third Thursday of every month in the Board room of City Hall.

Josie & Sophie Davis

Josie and Sophie Davis will perform a violin concert featuring a range of styles including classical, jazz and folk. The sisters grew up in Waldoboro and have recently returned to Maine where they are committed to teaching and performing music throughout the Midcoast area both as a duo and as members of Halcyon, a Maine-based string quartet dedicated to cultivating an appreciation and awareness of the natural world and climate change.

Adult Coloring Club is on the third Saturday of every month. Bring your coffee, bring a friend, come relax with our free monthly coloring activity for adults. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

This week: Spring flowers, tulips and daffodils

“March Motifs”
Catinka Knoth will lead an art workshop series for adults, on creating art around March Motifs. Participants will visit themes such as the Iditarod dog sled races; Celtic designs and greens for St. Patrick’s Day; the ‘Circus Comes to Town’; and Spring. Each week will be a different subject. Led by Knoth, participants will create their own art. Knoth provides the classes free of charge, with materials supplied. Friends of Rockland Library host the workshops, which are open to the public. FMI Knoth 691-1691, or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

Police, Insurance & Benefits, Community Development, Publicly Funded Utilities, Library & Contributions

 Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, and dances for children of all ages. Each week we will have a new theme and new ways to wiggle our sillies out.

This week: The circus- clowns, acrobats, & animals

“Let’s Draw A March Medley!”

Children will draw the Iditarod Dog Sled Races, St. Patrick’s Day, the circus, and Spring at Rockland Public Library’s ongoing children’s drawing workshops led by Rockland artist Catinka Knoth. Participants follow along with Knoth as she demonstrates creating a variety of subjects for March. St. Patrick’s Day has it’s shamrocks, St. Patrick, leprechauns, pots of gold, rainbows, and Celtic designs. Husky dogs, mushers and dog sled teams,
are motifs from the Iditarod Race in Alaska. The class may also experiment with papercuts of dog teams. The first day of Spring in 2020 is March 19th, Traditionally March was when ‘the circus comes to town’, bringing acrobats, animals, clowns, and tents.

Sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin, the workshops, for age 6 and up,are free and open to the public, with all materials provided. Knoth expects participants to be able to work independently for the most part. Children age 10 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Ongoing workshops meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm, Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. FMI – Katie Drago, children’s librarian, 594-0310.

Let’s take a walk!

Walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to meet at the Library every Wednesday morning to go on a 45-55 minute walk around town. Walks will be led by librarians and no walker will be left behind. Join us for some exercise and conversation. In case of inclement weather, we will walk indoors in the library. Bring a friend or make some new ones! The walking club is intended for adults; children and teens are welcome if accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.

Hear volunteer storyteller Ms. Judy read from a variety of picture books then color or work on a craft together.

Fling candy at a target! See how far you can make it fly! Test out your abilities to design the best catapult in this month’s STEM Workshop with Ms. Jessie and special guest Mr. Shane.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a remote meeting via Zoom.  If you would like to join this meeting, please email tluttrell@rocklandmaine.gov to be included as an attendee

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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.

Teens & tweens are invited to meet and play various games including: Prime Climb, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Skip-Bo, Boggle, Chess/checkers, and an assortment of Professor Noggins Trivia Games. Please feel free to share your own favorites, too! Runs every other Friday.

Ann Rafferty, Friends’ Bake Boss, and Judy Grossman, former Friends board member.

The Friends of Rockland Public Library will present a Spring Clearance book and bake sale on Saturday, March 28, at the Rockland Public Library. Proceeds of the sale will support the Friends’ activities, which include library cards for Knox County students, all children’s and young adult books, computers and computer maintenance, interlibrary loan services, and Thursday evening adult programming.

The book sale will be held in the Community Room, in the Library’s lower level, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. More than 3,000 gently used books will be on sale in all subjects, including a selection of classic literature for children, coffee table books, and contemporary works. Cost is $10 per bag, (please bring your own bag). Members of Friends of Rockland Public Library are invited to shop first, from 8:30 until 9 a.m. Anyone interested in joining or renewing their Friends membership may do so at the door. The Book Stop will be open from 8:30 – 1:00 as well.

Delectable pies, cakes and other baked goods made by Friends members and other library supporters will be for sale outside the Community Room from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Said the French writer Voltaire: “Let us read and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”

This week: The circus comes to town- acrobats & animals

“March Motifs”
Catinka Knoth will lead an art workshop series for adults, on creating art around March Motifs. Participants will visit themes such as the Iditarod dog sled races; Celtic designs and greens for St. Patrick’s Day; the ‘Circus Comes to Town’; and Spring. Each week will be a different subject. Led by Knoth, participants will create their own art. Knoth provides the classes free of charge, with materials supplied. Friends of Rockland Library host the workshops, which are open to the public. FMI Knoth 691-1691, or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

The Rockland Historical Society and the Rockland Public Library will co-sponsor a workshop by Adam Fisher, Director of Digital Initiatives and Collection Development at the Maine State Library, about the State Library’s digital newspaper project and how to search old newspapers.

Fisher will speak about the work necessary to get old newspapers included in the Digital Maine Repository, a huge database maintained by the State Library and available free online and searchable from any computer. The Digital Maine Repository is being indexed by Google and will eventually be available through the Library of Congress.

Fisher will focus on the Rockland Historical Society’s work to get the Limerock Gazette, 1846-1850, the Rockland Gazette, 1850-1882, and the Courier Gazette, 1882-1940, online. The work was funded by grants from local publishers, local museums, the Friends of the Rockland Public Library, the Rockland Public Library Endowment Association, the Rockland Historical Society, and several grants from the Maine Community Foundation.

Fisher will show how to search the newspapers and answer questions.

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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

March 27, 2020

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

 [Please Note Starting Time and Date]

 Resolve #14  Supporting Relief for Distressed Renters and Leaseholders in Rockland

Ordinance Amendment  #15  Authorizing Power Purchase Agreement

Update/Discussion of City COVID-19 Response & Planning

Discussion – Food/Water/Energy Sovereignty

 THIS MEETING CAN BE VIEWED VIA ZOOM AT https://zoom.us/j/647931684?pwd=bzV4cytQd0dIejNmSUE5NVRrK00vUT09

Meeting ID: 647 931 684 and Password 020884,

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

Join the book discussion, led by staffer, Mary Ann Giasson. This month we are reading March 30th Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.

Coming up:

April 27th Anne of Green Gables
May 26th The Kite Runner

Come relax and chat! New members are always welcome.

 Join Miss Katie for stories, songs, and dances for children of all ages. Each week we will have a new theme and new ways to wiggle our sillies out.

This week: Spring

“Let’s Draw A March Medley!”

Children will draw the Iditarod Dog Sled Races, St. Patrick’s Day, the circus, and Spring at Rockland Public Library’s ongoing children’s drawing workshops led by Rockland artist Catinka Knoth. Participants follow along with Knoth as she demonstrates creating a variety of subjects for March. St. Patrick’s Day has it’s shamrocks, St. Patrick, leprechauns, pots of gold, rainbows, and Celtic designs. Husky dogs, mushers and dog sled teams,
are motifs from the Iditarod Race in Alaska. The class may also experiment with papercuts of dog teams. The first day of Spring in 2020 is March 19th, Traditionally March was when ‘the circus comes to town’, bringing acrobats, animals, clowns, and tents.

Sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin, the workshops, for age 6 and up,are free and open to the public, with all materials provided. Knoth expects participants to be able to work independently for the most part. Children age 10 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Ongoing workshops meet every Tuesday, 4-5 pm, Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. FMI – Katie Drago, children’s librarian, 594-0310.