Comp Plan

COMMUNITY MEMBERS – Your Opinion Matters!

Below is the draft of proposed updates to Gouldsboro’s Comprehensive Plan!
 

*Note: If you would like to make comments, you may do so by emailing; gouldsborocompplan@gmail.com or send a message on the Comp Plan Facebook Page; Gouldsboro Comp Plan. The  Comprehensive Plan Update Committee appreciates your input. Thank You!

2025-12-19 Final Draft Comp Plan
2025-11-26 Draft Comp Plan
2025-11-21 Draft Comp Plan
2025-02-27 Draft Comp Plan
2024-09-16 Draft Comp Plan

Click here to view thew State of Maine acceptance of the Gouldsboro Comp Plan for review and the public notice dated for 12/30/2025.

☘️ Click here to view the invitation to bid project specifications for the Crowley Island Causeway repairs. Deadline for bid submissions is 12PM on March 20, 2026. Please be sure to label the bid envelope “Crowley Island Causeway Repair Bid” before delivering to the Town Office.

☘️ The town is soliciting bids for the operation of its Transfer Station for the period July 1, 2026-June 30, 2029. Click here to view and download the necessary document. Deadline for bid submissions is 12PM on March 20, 2026. Please be sure to label the bid envelope “Transfer Station Operation Bid” before delivering to the Town Office.

☘️ Click here to view the list of town roads that were posted on February 16, 2026.

☘️ A Special Town Meeting will be held at 5PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Gouldsboro Town Office before the regular Select Board meeting. Please click here to see the warrant for this Special Town Meeting. Click here to see a copy of the proposed Budget Committee ordinance, click here to see a clean copy of the proposed Fire and EMS ordinance, and click here to see a marked-up copy of the Fire and EMS ordinance (for comparison).

☘️ Effective Monday, March 2, 2026 the Town Office will be changing the hours of operation we are open to the public. We will now be closing from 12:15 – 1PM Mondays through Thursday for lunch. In addition, we will be closing at 5PM on Thursdays. Friday operations are unchanged. The new schedule is as follows:

☘️ We are seeking individuals who are interested in serving on an advisory board about the Schoodic EMS service. Please click here for more details about what the board will do and click here for information on how to apply.

☘️ We are seeking individuals who are interested in serving on an advisory board about town facilities. Please click here for more details about what the board will do and click here for information on how to apply.

☘️ We are pleased to let residents know that the Town of Winter Harbor’s gym, located at 10 School Street, is open as a safe indoor walking space during the winter months. Monday – Friday 9-10AM and 2-4PM. This opportunity is free and open to anyone who would like to walk in a safe space to stay active this winter! We extend our sincere thanks to the Town of Winter Harbor for allowing Gouldsboro residents to utilize this option.

☘️ Attention Shellfish Harvesters: Stave Island Bar will be opened from October 20, 2025 and will close June 30, 2026.

☘️ Please be aware, ALL Mooring fees were due by the end of August without penalty. As of September 1, a late fee of $25 has been applied to all outstanding mooring fees.

🗑️ Effective October 1: Cardboard will be treated as regular trash. It can be mixed in with other household trash. No clear plastic bag is needed, but a sticker will be required.

🗑️ The Solid Waste Committee has spoken with the City of Ellsworth, and the city is willing to take recyclables at their transfer station from Gouldsboro residents as long as they are clean and sorted. Please check in with the attendant at their transfer station if you are dropping off to ensure they are the right items and CLEAN. Please click here to see acceptable items at the City of Ellsworth’s website. Please be respectful of their personnel and property while making use of this service. We thank the City of Ellsworth for their willingness to make their facility available to us.

☘️ March 2026 Newsletter