Upcoming meetings
Pownal selectmen will meet on Mondays, July 15 and 29, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.
The Solid Waste Committee will meet Monday, July 8, at 6 p.m., at Mallett Hall.
Church hosting bean, spaghetti supper
The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, will be holding a public baked bean and spaghetti supper on Saturday, July 6, from 4:30-6 p.m. Tickets are adults $6, children 4-12 year $3, and 3 year and under no charge. For more information, call the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre 837-0682 or email at chaplainraymond@gmail.com.
Fuego Diablo Music Night July 13
Jamie and Wren Pearson are hosting another Fuego Diablo Music Night on Saturday, July 13, from 5-9 p.m., at 52 Loring Lane in Pownal, with live acoustic performances from all genres. Bring an instrument or a voice and join in, or just come and enjoy the music. Storytellers and poets also welcome. In the spirit of the evening, celebrating Bastille Day, songs of revolution, incarceration and the bon vivant of France are encouraged.
Performance slots will be open for individual acts plus a jam session for anyone who wants to drop in and play later in the evening. Desserts will be served from 5-6. Music begins promptly at 6. The evening is free and open to all ages and abilities.
This month’s event will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring chairs and bug spray. In the event of wet weather, it will move inside, where seating is limited. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/fuegodiablopownal or call 207-408-3185.
More beans and spaghetti
On Saturday, July 20, the First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, will be hosting a baked beans and spaghetti supper. There are settings at 5 and at 6 p.m. Tickets are adults $8, children 5-12 $4, children under 5 eat free. To reserve tickets, call Lois at 688-4433.
Returnables sought to support fire-rescue
The Pownal Fire Co. works to support the Pownal Fire & Rescue Department. In addition to providing food during fires and trainings, the organization purchases work uniforms and equipment for the town’s emergency personnel. The money the fire company is able to donate toward these items helps to keep the fire department’s expenses down.
The organization seeks donations of returnable bottles and cans to help fund its work. The Pownal Fire Co. is independent from the town of Pownal and the Pownal Fire and Rescue Department.
Hodsdon Road work under way
The Hodsdon Road is now under reconstruction. It will be closed temporarily as needed to perform work. Motorists should plan alternate routes to avoid delays or allow extra time for potential delays. For updates and other information, “like” Pownal Public Works on Facebook, or contact Shawn M. Bennett, road commissioner, 688-4407 or email publicworks@pownalmaine.org
Composting saves money
According to the Pownal Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee, composting yard and kitchen wastes saves both residents and the town money. Composting kitchen trimmings reduces both the number of pay-as-you-throw bags needed to purchase and what the town needs to pay for disposal fees. Composting yard wastes reduces fees for off-site disposal. The resulting compost can be used to amend the soil on residents’ property, enhancing both vegetable and flower gardens.
Having a steady source of compost can help save additional money by eliminating the need to purchase store-bought soil enhancements. Although one can buy or build fairly sophisticated backyard composting units, a simple pile of clippings and trimming can be an effective composting system.
Men’s breakfast
The Men’s Breakfast at the First Parish Congregational Church of Pownal, 422 Hallowell Road, is held the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the church. It is open to any men who want to come. They do not have to be affiliated with the church. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.
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