READ THE VOTER GUIDES

Read the August 26, 2025 Special Town Meeting Voter Guide.

Read the August 28, 2025 RSU21 Budget Validation Election Voter Guide.

Neighborhood Meeting on Proposed Cell Tower for Downtown to be held on August 19th

A Neighborhood Meeting on the Proposed Cell Tower for Downtown Kennebunk will be held on Tuesday, August 19th, from 5 pm - 7 pm at Town Hall in Room 300/301.

The Town’s pursuit of improved communication for users including public safety, residents and businesses, has moved forward across several fronts this year. The Town has worked with its selected vendor from the RFP, Wireless Edge Towers III, LLC. (WET) to further evaluate the appropriateness and viability of a tower project on Factory Pasture Lane. The Town has passed an ordinance change to improve the feasibility of the selected site. In recent weeks, the Town has negotiated a land lease with WET to formalize the legal and financial parameters of our proposed agreement. A Special Town Meeting will be held on August 26, 2025 to vote to see if the Town will authorize a Wireless Telecommunications Facility Lease Agreement for 0 Factory Pasture Lane. Read the Voter Guide for detailed information.

If you have questions or concerns ahead of the upcoming vote, we encourage you to attend!

Read project documents below and more supporting materials at www.kennebunkmaine.us/celltower.

Emergency Declaration Outdoor Burning Ban

WHEREAS, the Town of Kennebunk is experiencing extended periods of dry weather, elevated temperatures, and other conditions that have created a significant risk of wildfires; and

WHEREAS, the Maine Forest Service has identified elevated fire danger levels in York County and surrounding regions; and

WHEREAS, outdoor burning during these conditions presents an immediate threat to life, property, and the environment; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Kennebunk has the responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents;

THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted under Title 30-A of the Maine Revised Statutes and in consultation with Kennebunk Fire-Rescue, the Town Forest Fire Warden, and the State Forest Service, the Town of Kennebunk Emergency Management hereby declares an Emergency Outdoor Burn Ban effective immediately. This ban prohibits:

 All outdoor burning of brush, grass, debris, or other natural or synthetic materials.

 All recreational or campfires, including those in fire pits, chimineas, and similar devices.

 The use of burn barrels or similar containers.

This ban does not prohibit:

 The use of gas, propane, or charcoal grills used for cooking, provided they are always attended and used safely.

 The Narragansett Point beach fire permits limited to two permits per day

This ban shall remain in effect until fire conditions improve, and the declaration is rescinded by the Town of Kennebunk Emergency Management Director, in consultation with the Towns Forest Fire Warden and the Maine Forest Service.

We ask all residents to exercise extreme caution and cooperate fully to help protect our community. Violation of this declaration may result in penalties as provided by law.

Signed this 14th day of August, in the year 2025, and to remain in effect until repealed by the Kennebunk Emergency Management Director. Chief Justin Cooper Local EMA Director/Forest Warden