The proposed plans are for a 48.9-kilowatt system to be installed on the roof of the town office, Piper said. The proposed contract would be a 25-year agreement for a system that generates about 61,000 kilowatt hours in the first year.
Trenton voters reject withdrawal initiative
TRENTON Voters on Monday rejected a referendum article that would have directed the Board of Selectmen and School Committee to form a committee to develop a plan for withdrawal from Alternative Organizational Structure 91 (AOS 91), also known as the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (MDIRSS).
Two hundred and eight voters disapproved of exploring the withdrawal process, with 121 voting in favor of it.
According to the article, which made its way to the ballot via citizens’ petition, the withdrawal plan would be brought to the state Department of Education for approval before going to voters for final consideration.
Trenton voters reject school system withdrawal
TRENTON Voters on Monday rejected a proposal to have the Board of Selectmen and School Committee form a committee to develop a plan for withdrawal from the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (MDIRSS).
Two hundred and eight voters disapproved of initiating the withdrawal process, with 121 voting in favor of it.
According to the warrant article, which made its way to the ballot via a citizens’ petition, the withdrawal plan would be submitted to the state Department of Education for approval before going to voters for final consideration.
In response to the election results, MDIRSS Superintendent Marc Gousse told the Islander, “It’s nice to know that the community has validated the work of the [School Committee] and all the folks that had been just working really hard to control costs and keep a balanced perspective on what’s best for the kids and also maintain our fiduciary responsibility.”
Budget passed, middle school question voted on at Trenton Town Meeting
TRENTON The town held its annual meeting in late Dec. at the Trenton Fire Station and via Zoom, following an election of selectmen and School Committee members.
During the meeting, which was moderated by Selectman John Bennett, the town voted to approve its fiscal year 2021-22 municipal budget of $915,000. This is in addition to the $4,321,885 school budget that was approved by voters at a special town meeting in October.
The increase in the municipal budget is 2 percent, according to Board of Selectmen Chairman Fred Ehrlenbach. That does not include the county tax assessment, which increased to $153,330, according to Town Clerk Carol Walsh