Meetings
The Pownal Board of Selectmen will meet Monday, June 16; and Monday, June 30, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.
The Solid Waste Committee will meet Monday, June 9, at 6 p.m., in Mallett Hall.
Elections, town meeting coming
Voting for local elections and for the RSU 5 school budget is Tuesday, June 10, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., at Mallett Hall. The Pownal town meeting is Monday, June 16, starting at 7 p.m., at Pownal Elementary School. For more information, call the Town Office, 688-4611.
Farewell reception
The Regional School Unit 5 board has invited the public to a farewell reception for Superintendent Shannon L. Welsh, Tuesday, June 10, from 3-5 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Hotel, 5 Park St., Freeport. A social hour is from 3-4:15 p.m., with speakers at 4:15. Welsh is retiring at the end of this school year.
Beans and more at Methodist church
The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, will be holding a public baked bean and spaghetti supper on Saturday, June 7, from 4:30-6 p.m. On the menu are three kinds of beans, spaghetti with meat sauce, potato salad, cole slaw, biscuits and brown bread, pickled beets and assorted homemade pies. Tickets are adults $7, children 4-12 years $3, and free for children 3 and under. Suppers are the first Saturday of every month through November. For more information, call Kim at 865-3517.
Food pantry
benefit set
The Freeport Lioness-Lions Club is holding a food drive to benefit Freeport Community Services’ food pantry, Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Shaw’s Supermarket in Freeport. Donations of non-perishable food items and/or money will be accepted. Those who need items picked up should call Kelly at 751-5878 or email fllclub@comcast.net.
Bean supper coming June 21
On Saturday, June 21, the First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, will host a baked bean and spaghetti supper. There are settings at 5 and 6 p.m. Tickets are adults $8, children 5-12 $4, and children under 5 eat free. To reserve your tickets, call Lois at 688-4433.
Check out
flood maps
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in the process of amending the flood maps on which many of the town’s building setbacks and regulations are based. Homeowners are urged to come into the town office during business hours and take a look at the proposed maps to see if any changes are proposed that might affect their property. There will be forms available to appeal those changes.
Bottle drive fundraising
The Pownal Fire Company, which works to support the Pownal Fire & Rescue Department, seeks donations of returnable bottles and cans. In addition to providing food during fires and trainings, the group purchases work uniforms and equipment for emergency personnel. The money also helps to keep the fire department’s expenses down. The bottle building is located behind the town hall.
The Pownal Fire Company is independent from the town and Pownal Fire and Rescue Department.
Men’s breakfast
at church
The First Parish Church of Pownal hosts a men’s breakfast the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m., open to any men who want to come. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.
Food pantry
The North Pownal United Methodist Church food Pantry on 851 Lawrence Road is open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The pantry usually gets different kinds of breads, produce, desserts, etc. All are welcome.
Church services
North Pownal United Methodist Church worship service is Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is at 10:30 am. All are welcome. The Rev. Raymond St. Pierre is pastor. His hours are Tuesdays from 8 a.m. on or by appointment. The church phone is 688-4938. For more information, call St. Pierre at 837-0682 or chaplainraymond@gmail.com.
The First Parish Congregational Church, Route 9, worship service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is 11 a.m.-noon. Bible Study meets at the church on Tuesday at 7 a.m. For more information, call the Revc. John Wentworth, 688-4846, or email jwent16@hotmail.com.
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