October 13th City Council Meeting

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The Hallowell City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall (in-person only; Zoom will not be available).

Summary: Session features public hearings and votes on a medical marijuana retail license renewal for Hallowell 4Twenty and updated General Assistance ordinance guidelines.

Highlights for residents include event permit approvals for both the Halloween Parade on October 31 and Winterfest on November 28, a first reading of a proposed moratorium on data centers, and an order formally establishing City Hall office hours as Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Councilors will also take up several pressing municipal matters, notably RSU#2’s notice that Hall-Dale Elementary will no longer be available as a polling site after the November 3 municipal election, Finance Committee recommendations on police body cameras and reserve officer funding, and parking discussions for the Dummer House.

Key items and topics on the agenda include:

• Public Hearings:

  • Renewal of a Medical Retail Marijuana Business License for Hallowell 4Twenty, LLC (31 Water Street).

  • Proposed ordinance amendments relating to General Assistance.

• Ordinance Readings & Action:

  • General Assistance Ordinance: First, second, and third readings to adopt amended Chapter 10 (Appendices A–G) to comply with updated Maine Municipal Association (MMA) guidelines, including motions to suspend normal separate-day reading requirements and enact it as an emergency effective immediately.

  • Data Center Moratorium: First reading for an ordinance enacting a moratorium on data centers.

• Elections & Facilities:

  • Discussion on RSU#2 being unable to approve Hall-Dale Elementary School gymnasium as a polling location after November 3, 2026.

  • Approval of the official Notice of Municipal Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

• Community Events & Local Business:

  • Approval of the license renewal for Hallowell 4Twenty.

  • Parade Application approval for the Hallowell Halloween Parade (Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 6:00 PM).

  • Special Event Application approval for Hallowell Winterfest 2026 (Saturday, November 28, 2026; sponsored by Kieren Kammerer).
    

• Municipal Operations & Finance:

  • City Office Hours (Order 26-12): Action to set official office hours to Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

  • Police Department Funding: Finance Committee recommendations regarding body/vehicle cameras requested for FY27, as well as funding for reserve officers following FY27 budget reductions.

  • Assessments & Infrastructure: Discussion on parking options for the Dummer House and assessment questions requiring approval for RJD Appraisal.

• Consent Agenda & Routine Reports:

  • Approval of the September 8, 2026 minutes, department/office reports, and the September Roll of Accounts totaling $1,099,202.24.

  • Committee reports (Age Friendly, RSU#2 School Board minutes), alongside the City Manager and Mayor's reports and appointments.