The Edgecomb town warrant is complete and off to the printer. Selectmen finalized the 43-article warrant during the March 17 meeting. Selectmen also scheduled a mandatory public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. Residents will vote Saturday, May 16 in person from 1 to 7 p.m. in the town hall. Absentee ballots will be available beginning April 16.

Residents will also have a second chance to vote on the school budget. The school committee is holding an in-person public vote on Saturday, May 2 at the school. Residents will validate the public vote with a budget validation referendum. Residents will vote by written ballot either vote "yes" or "no" in the May 16 BVR vote.

During the required public hearing, residents can ask questions and make comments regarding the proposed municipal and $4.539 million school budget. Even though warrant articles with figures have been written, the budget committee is waiting for more information prior to releasing them. "The budget committee is still working on final documents before they go to press," Chairman Jack Brennan wrote on March 18 regarding the municipal budget.

Residents will also vote on a familiar article this May. The Wiscasset Water District is proposing a charter change which would expand their territory into Edgecomb. Last year, in a non-binding vote, Edgecomb voters rejected the proposal. Wiscasset Water District Superintendent Chris Cossette believes there was too much misinformation last year about the proposal. "This legislation authorizes, after a town vote, the ability to serve the whole town of Edgecomb. It is important to understand that this simply gives them the ability to serve Edgecomb," he said. "It does not force service installation, mandate action, or force residents to a hypothetical water line. It is also important to note there is no proximity to serve fee if a water line is constructed."

If Edgecomb joins the Wiscasset Water District, a town representative would serve on the board of trustees. Last year, residents voted 102-165 against joining the district in a straw poll.

In a joint-venture, the school and town are providing LED lighting at Edgecomb Eddy. The project replaces 396 light fixtures at the school. The project is partially funded by a $68,442 state Community Action Grant to Edgecomb. The town is contributing $12,581 from their New School budget line. The school is contributing $25,326. Once the project is complete, a $15,225 rebate will be awarded from the Efficiency Maine Trust, according to Selectman Michael Maxim.

Affinity LED Lighting of Dover, New Hampshire is installing the lights. Selectman Forrest Carver said the project will result in an "estimated $16,127 in annual savings."

Selectmen also received the 2026 County Hazard Mitigation Plan from Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency Director Emily Huber and Edgecomb EMA director Bill Witzell. Huber reported the 300-page document was created with input from all Lincoln County municipalities. The plan deals with natural hazard problems from summer and winter storms, flooding, fires and droughts. Huber told selectmen by adopting the plan it would provide them with more grant opportunities.

Maxim wanted to read the plan first prior to adopting it. Selectmen voted 3-0 to table the proposal.

Selectmen approved Allen Hersom's annual contract for tractor work, excavating, field mowing and rototilling. The town will pay Hersom $3,125 for mowing the town hall and salt shed grounds. Maxim reported Hersom decided against mowing local cemeteries.

Selectmen next regularly scheduled meeting is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 in the conference room.