Town Meetings 2023: Warrants, Candidates, School & Town Budgets, plus a political race in House District 45

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June is when many Maine citizens weigh how much to spend on school budgets, and polls are open on Election Day for voters to cast ballots on other business, including municipal and county budgets.

The longtime tradition of a March Town Meeting was changed dramatically decades ago when education and municipal budgets adopted a July-June budget cycle. Some town meetings then went to a June schedule. Now, the scenario has changed once again, with some towns doing away with in-person town meeting altogether, or scheduling them in May, or July or even August. Every municipality has its own schedule.

The one constant remains that voters ultimately decide whether to approve the budgets, which directly affect their property taxes. And many towns are busy with a variety of ordinance amendments, policy changes and developments (should Camden approve pot shops downtown? Will Thomaston craft a future for its Town Green? Will Rockport approve a new community park and build a new West Rockport fire station?)

Appleton, Camden, Rockport and Union have done away with the in-person town meeting, which traditionally was soon after the Tuesday June elections. This means that all municipal business, from budgets to policy initiatives and changes in those towns will now be addressed at the polls on Voting Day, Tuesday, June 13. If voters ever decide to bring back their in-person town meetings, they can organize to change the policy.

This is not a year for political primaries, although voters in Waldoboro will be considering at the polls a race for the state Legislature. Republican Abden Simmons and Democrat Wendy Pieh are running for the House District 45 (Friendship/ Washington/ Bremen/ Louds Island Township/ Waldoboro ) seat, which was vacated by Clinton Collamore, D-Waldoboro.

And Waldoboro has even created a resourceful Voter Guide to help voters get informed.

 

On the issues: Camden Select Board Candidate Christopher Nolan

On June 13, voters in Camden will elect two citizens from a slate of five candidates to serve on the Camden Select Board. There are two open seats this June, both three-year terms. Current board chair Robert Falciani is not running again, but incumbent Alison McKellar is seeking a third term on the board. She is joined by former Camden Select Board member Marc Ratner, who is hoping to return to the board. They are joined by Christopher Nolan, Raymond Andresen and Mary Beth Thomas, all hoping to... Read more

On the issues: Camden Select Board Candidate Alison McKellar

On June 13, voters in Camden will elect two citizens from a slate of five candidates to serve on the Camden Select Board. There are two open seats this June, both three-year terms. Current board chair Robert Falciani is not running again, but incumbent Alison McKellar is seeking a third term on the board. She is joined by former Camden Select Board member Marc Ratner, who is hoping to return to the board. They are joined by Christopher Nolan, Raymond Andresen and Mary Beth Thomas, all hoping to... Read more

Town of Hope delays town meeting while waiting for school budget audit

HOPE — In an  open letter to citizens, the Hope Select Board explained that the town has yet to schedule its annual town meeting, which traditionally takes place after Election Day in June. The decision to send the letter to citizens was made at a May 23 executive session of the Select Board held pursuant to 1 M.R.S. §405 6(A)(1), “Discussion or consideration of the employment, appointment, assignment, duties, promotion, demotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplining, resignation or... Read more

RSU 13 to hold budget meeting this evening on $36.6 million budget

ROCKLAND – At 6 p.m. this evening, May 25, the RSU 13 Board will hold a budget meeting in the Oceanside High School Auditorium to consider the proposed $36.6 million budget for 2023-2024. RSU 13 comprises Cushing, Owls Head, Rockland, South Thomaston and Thomaston. The agenda includes: Call to OrderElection of a ModeratorAppointing of Ballot ClerksBudget ConsiderationAdjournment    

On the issues: Camden School Board Candidate Sessa Salas

n June 13, voters in Camden will elect two citizens from a slate of three to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and the Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional High School) boards of directors. There are two open seats this June, both three-year terms. Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each candidate —  Marcus Mrowka, Jezabel (Sessa) Salas and Richard Thackeray — providing the opportunity for the public to better understand their position on issues... Read more

On the issues: Camden Select Board Candidate Mary Beth Leone Thomas

On June 13, voters in Camden will elect two citizens from a slate of five candidates to serve on the Camden Select Board. There are two open seats this June, both three-year terms. Current board chair Robert Falciani is not running again, but incumbent Alison McKellar is seeking a third term on the board. She is joined by former Camden Select Board member Marc Ratner, who is hoping to return to the board. They are joined by Christopher Nolan, Raymond Andresenand Mary Beth Thomas, all hoping to ... Read more
open house at the property on June 8

Camden ballot to include proposed transfer of Rollins Road property to land trust

CAMDEN — Camden residents will vote on transferring a 4.5-acre town-owned property to Coastal Mountains Land Trust, which would improve access to an existing network of trails off Rollins Road that are part of the Ragged Mountain Preserve. “The town property along a lovely stretch of the Goose River connects to the larger Ragged Mountain Preserve, and a very popular network of trails used for mountain biking, trail running, hiking and xc skiing,” said CMLT, in a news release. “The trails are... Read more
letter to the editor

Vote for Rick Thackeray for Camden-Rockport / MSAD 28 School Board

If there is one thing I have learned in watching national politics in recent years, it is how important it is to have leaders who understand the legislative process and who unequivocally uphold the rule of law. It is not enough to have officers who push through agendas, or tacitly approve initiatives without scrutiny, or are yes men to those with higher stations. Every governing body needs a person who is a judicious watchdog, eyeballing each line and weighing each outcome. This person is Rick... Read more
Letter to the editor

Vote for Abden Simmons June 13 in the special election

As a lifelong Democrat, I am supporting Republican Abden Simmons for State Representative in District 45. In fact, the Democrat party has changed so much I barely recognize it.Once upon a time, the Democrats were the party of the “little guy,” but now it answers to so-called environmental groups. It is easy to see the Big Green environmental groups are trying to make Big Bucks with offshore wind turbines, while simultaneously shutting down our coastal fishing heritage. And we all know they have... Read more
letter to the editor

Vote in favor of the three so-called Thomaston Green articles

I urge my fellow and sister townspeople to vote in favor of the three so-called Thomaston Green articles on this year’s Town Meeting warrant. Moving forward on developing part of the former prison yard was approved in 2022, and we’ve got both a great necessity and a great opportunity to begin doing so this year. We need a new in-town fire station; and to have a full-time county health clinic in our town would be a godsend for many in Thomaston and beyond. The prison yard property is no historic... Read more
one seller wishes for his land to be conserved, possibly used for walking trails

South Thomaston to consider land purchases, plans May 30 informational meeting

Voters at South Thomaston’s upcoming June 20 Annual Town Meeting will be asked if they wish to authorize the Select Board to purchase approximately 129 acres of undeveloped land. The land consists of a total of five parcels that abut the nearly 100 acres the Town currently owns on Route 73 where the Town Office and Fire Station are located. Three parcels, totaling 118 acres, are currently owned by Jeffrey T. Smith of Owls Head. The other two parcels, totaling 11 acres, are owned by Ralph Cline... Read more

On the issues: Camden Select Board Candidate Marc Ratner

On June 13, voters in Camden will elect two citizens from a slate of five candidates to serve on the Camden Select Board. There are two open seats this June, both three-year terms. Current board chair Robert Falciani is not running again, but incumbent Alison McKellar is seeking a third term on the board. She is joined by former Camden Select Board member Marc Ratner, who is hoping to return to the board. They are joined by Christopher Nolan, Raymond Andresen and Mary Beth Thomas, all hoping to... Read more

On the issues: Camden School Board Candidate Richard Thackeray

On June 13, voters in Camden will elect two citizens from a slate of three to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and the Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional High School) boards of directors. There are two open seats this June, both three-year terms. Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each candidate —  Marcus Mrowka, Jezabel (Sessa) Salas and Richard Thackeray — providing the opportunity for the public to better understand their position on issues... Read more

On the issues: Camden School Board Candidate Marcus Mrowka

On June 13, voters in Camden will elect two citizens from a slate of three to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and the Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional High School) boards of directors. There are two open seats this June, both three-year terms. Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each candidate —  Marcus Mrowka, Jezebel (Sessa) Salas and Richard Thackeray — providing the opportunity for the public to better understand their position on issues... Read more
Letter to the editor

Taxpayer Alert: Questions for Ray Andresen that he wouldn’t let us ask

Restore Megunticook is a group of Camden residents concerned about flood control, climate change and conservation in the Megunticook watershed. We’re also taxpayers who want our money to be spent wisely and effectively. Recently, we invited Camden Select Board candidates to meet with us. Only Ray Andresen refused.  Ray is a leader of Save the Dam Falls (STD), which wants to preserve the Montgomery Dam as it is today. Ray is also a member of Camden’s Budget Committee, which advises the Select... Read more
Town Meeting Warrant Article 3

Public invited to Rockport Community Park informational meeting, May 16

Legacy Rockport, the nonprofit that works to enhance the vitality of Rockport, is encouraging the public to attend its May 16, 4:30 p.m., meeting at the Simonton Corner Hall to learn more about the proposal to transform the 7.67-acre RES parcel into a community park. The Lesher Family Foundation has pledged to give the town money to set the RES site aside for use as a park, and to fund the creation of park designs, as well as public outreach efforts. The Foundation provides more information... Read more

On the issues: Camden Select Board Candidate Raymond Andresen

On June 13, voters in Camden will elect two citizens from a slate of five candidates to serve on the Camden Select Board. There are two open seats this June, both three-year terms. Current board chair Robert Falciani is not running again, but incumbent Alison McKellar is seeking a third term on the board. She is joined by former Camden Select Board member Marc Ratner, who is hoping to return to the board. They are joined by Christopher Nolan, Raymond Andresen and Mary Beth Thomas, all hoping to... Read more
opinion: Alexis de Tocqueville famously singled out town meeting/direct democracy as purest form of democracy ever put into practice

How our 2022 Select Board subverted Camden's democratic governance 

You may not remember, but back in December The Camden Herald offered readers "A look back at 2022" summarizing significant events that occurred in Camden during the year. Odd as it may seem, apart from noting that voters last June "approved changes to town meeting process", the article made no reference to what has to be the most profound change to occur in our town's governance in over 200 years. But, now, with 2023's Election Day not far off, wouldn't it be a good idea for Camden's voters to... Read more

Vote for Abden Simmons in June

Abden brings experience to the table.  I was extremely pleased that Abden Simmons received the Republican nod to be our candidate in the special election in June.  While both candidates trying for the chance to represent us were great, Abden has the experience in Augusta to hit the ground running.  Serving six years on the Waldoboro Board of Selectmen has given Abden an in depth look at how small towns like the ones in our district function and how the decisions in Augusta affect us.  Abden... Read more

Camden Select Board Candidate Mary Beth Leone Thomas on, ‘why I am running’

Who am I and why I am running. I am currently on the Budget Committee for the town of Camden. I have witnessed the pattern of accepting every proposed increase by the town office representing an over 8% increase in overall operating expenses.  I believe we must stop this pattern. Many towns across the state have decided to keep their town budget the same as the previous year.  I am weary of the perception that Camden is a town of wealthy citizens in which ongoing increases are the norm. ... Read more

All-in for Abden Simmons for state representative

Just when you thought we were safe for a few months, Gov. Janet Mills has called a special election for June. As you likely noticed, Clint Collamore has resigned his seat in the Maine House due to allegations that he failed to comply with state law in qualifying for public funds to run his campaign last year. Whenever we have a public official that has tested the public trust, I think we all tend to take a closer look at the candidates up to fill that seat. In this case, I’m all-in for Abden... Read more
Letter to the editor

Simmons for state representative

  Abden Simmons for state representative is the right choice. I believe he has the right experience and background to represent us in Augusta.  I trust he will always listen and understands the government process.     You might not know all the good programs he has supported while serving on the Select Board.  One great program he helped implement was to increase Emergency Medical Service Personnel and to renegotiate Mutual Aid contracts with surrounding towns. This resulted in less overtime... Read more
2023 June Town Meeting

Flurry of candidates step forward to run for Camden Select Board, school board seats

CAMDEN – Five citizens are vying for two open seats on the Camden Select Board, with elections to be held June 13 at the 2023 Town Meeting. And, three candidates are competing for two open seats on the School Administrative District 28/Five Town CSD school boards. The seats all carry three-year terms. The Select Board candidates are: Christopher Nolan  Mary Beth Leone Thomas Marc Ratner Raymond Andresen Alison S. McKellar  The seats are currently occupied by Bob Falciani and McKellar... Read more

June Town Meeting: Candidates seeking seats in Rockport

ROCKPORT — With the deadline now passed for candidates to step forward and officially run for office, the following citizens are seeking seats: Rockport Select Board and Overseers, two three-year terms:Kimberlee Graffam and Michael ThompsonIncumbents Michelle Hannan and Mark Kelley did not run for reelection. Three  three -year terms for the Budget Committee:Geoffrey Parker One three-year term for the Library Committee:C. Lee Goss One three-year term for Director of SAD 28 and to also serve... Read more
For June Town Meeting

Camden to place two marijuana shop warrant articles before voters

CAMDEN — Following a two-hour public hearing about allowing marijuana retail stores in specific Camden zoning districts, the Select Board voted 4 to 1 March 21 to let the voters decide the outcome at June 2023 Town Meeting.  The agreement concluded much debate, and after many residents expressed their opinions. The Washington Street John French Meeting Room was full of citizens who took to the podium with statements, many of them opposing the idea of siting marijuana shops in Camden,... Read more
If approved, warrant article for June Town Meeting to be drafted

Camden to hold public hearing on whether to allow marijuana retail shops

CAMDEN — The Select Board in Camden will hold a public hearing March 21 on amending its ordinances that would allow retail marijuana stores in specific districts. If the board finds in favor of moving the matter before the voters, it is to appear on Camden’s June 2023 Town Meeting warrant. The proposed amendments were put forth from a business venture, Botany, owned by Mark Benjamin, of Camden. In a memo to the Town of Camden, he wrote that Botany, “is a high-end retail marijuana company with... Read more

Town Meetings, Municipal and School Budgets, Warrants and Candidates 
Below are area municipalities holding elections and town meetings in June

APPLETON 
appleton.maine.gov

Annual Town Meeting, June 13, by Secret Ballot, Appleton Fire Station, 2899 Sennebec Road, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

On May 30, Appleton will hold a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. at the Appleton Town Office to present the warrant. Read the 2022-2023 Appleton Town Report here. There will be three ballots: The municipal warrant, the $3.6 million Appleton Village School ballot, and the $13 million Five Town CSD ballot. Absentee ballots are currently available. 

If you are a resident and would like to vote but are unsure if you are registered, call the Town Office. You can also register on the day of the election.

From the 2022-2023 Appleton Town Report, Select Board Report: “Proposed municipal expenditures are up 8.7% in 2024, which you will read in this report. Appleton Village School, when offset by its fund balance, proposes a 17.7% increase. Knox County Commissioners approved a 9.9% increase in the countywide budget, and the Five-Town Consolidated School District proposes a 7.7% increase for Appleton’s high school students. All in, the four combine for a proposed 12.9% increase in budgeted spending over 2022-2023. The Select Board endorses using $300,000 from Town of Appleton undesignated funds to reduce the impact on taxpayers. The result of all is an anticipated $21.70 mil rate, up $0.20 from the current assessment.”

CAMDEN
camdenmaine.gov
Annual Town Meeting, June 13, Camden Public Safety Building, by secret ballot, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

All Camden ballots, including Five Town CSD and SAD 28 budgets, can be found here.
 
 
Camden School Board Candidates
On June 13, voters in Camden will elect two to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and the Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional High School) boards of directors. There are two open seats this June, both three-year terms.
 
 
The proposed $19 million School Administrative District budget can be found here.
 
The $13.6 million Five Town CSD budget information can be found here.
 
 
Hope has not scheduled its annual town meeting but anticipates it will take place in July. The reason is that the town is waiting for the school district (K-8) to finish its audit, and the school budget to get finalized. On Election Day June 13, however, there will be two warrants for voters to consider at the polls. One concerns uncontested seats for Hope municipal seats; the other is the Five Town CSD budget. 
 
The $13.6 million Five Town CSD budget information can be found here.
 
On June 14 there will be a public hearing on four proposed ordinance amendments that, if approved, will appear before voters at the yet to be scheduled annual town meeting.
The Hope Planning Board’s public hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Hope Town Office. The proposed ordinance amendments are available for review and inspection at the Hope Town Office and here:
Lincolnville will start its annual town meeting June 13 at the polls, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Lincolnville Central School, to act on warrant articles 1-4 (concerning elections of municipal officials, school board members, the Lincolnville School budget, and a proposed ordinance amendment to expand housing opportunities). Then, on Thursday, June 15, citizens will gather at the Lincolnville Central School  at 6 p.m. to act upon the remaining articles in the warrant. The 2023 warrant can be read here.
 
The municipal ballot includes three candidates who are seeking two open seats on the Select Board. Those candidates are Jean Botley, Michael Ray and Robyn Tarantino. The municipal ballot also features open seats on various committees and boards with no candidates.
 
Article 4 asks voters if they want to approve “2023 Amendments to the Town of Lincolnville Land Use Ordinance to be consistent with Public Law 2021, Chapter 672, entitled, An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions.”
 
 
At the June 13 polls, voters will be asked to approve a $13.6 million Five Town CSD budget that the town shares with Appleton, Camden, Hope and Rockport to govern Camden Hills Regional High School.
 
Lincolnville town meeting ballots and warrants can be read here.
 
On June 15, citizens will consider the town’s 2023-2024 proposed $2.9 million budget and address other municipal business.
NORTHPORT
The Northport elections will take place June 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the town office for the election of one Select Board member for a three-year term, one School Board member for a three-year term, and one Road Commissioner for a two-year term. 
 

The 2023 annual-person town meeting is Monday, June 19, at the Edna Drinkwater School (56 Bayside Road), at 6:30 p.m. 

ROCKPORT
Rockport’s Annual Town Meeting will take place at the polls June 13, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Rockport Town Office.
 
Voters will elect two new Select Board members, Kimberlee Graffam and Michael Thompson, both running uncontested for seats vacated by current Select Board members Michelle Hannan and Mark Kelley.
 
They will also vote for school board, library and budget committee members, also running uncontested. See ballot here.
 
Voters will also consider the Five Town CSD and SAD 28 budgets.
 
The municipal warrant contains a $9 million municipal budget, a number of land use ordinance amendments, as well as Articles 3 and 4, concerning the former RES parcel on West Street and the construction of a new West Rockport Fire Station. Read:
THOMASTON
Thomaston’s Annual Town Meeting will take place over two days, beginning June 13 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Thomaston Municipal Building (former Lura Libby School, 13 Valley Street) where voters will consider electing two Select Board members for three-year terms, one Board of Assessors member for a three-year term, and one RSU 13 School Board member.
 
There are four candidates seeing to fill two open seats: Peter Lammert, Kimberly Matthews, Christopher Rector and William Wasson.
 
Voters will also consider the RSU 13 budget at the polls June 13. The $37 million RSU 13 budget is available here.
 
On June 14, citizens will gather at the Thomaston Municipal Building at 6 p.m. for annual Town Meeting and consider a $4.86 million municipal budget and a warrant that includes three articles pertaining to the future of the Thomaston Green. There will be a public hearing on Articles 3, 4 and 5 June 1 at the Thomaston Municipal Building beginning at 6 p.m. It will be streamed live.
 

Thomaston has assembled budgets, warrants, ballots and information concerning the ordinance amendments, plus information about the Town Green, on one municipal website page.

UNION
Union’s Annual Town Meeting will take place over two days, beginning June 13 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the William L. Pullen Municipal Building Meeting Room.
 
At the polls June 13, voters will consider two candidates running for one open seat on the Select Board. The candidates are Adam Fuller and William Packard. They will also choose between two candidates for one seat on the RSU 40 board. They are Nicole Taylor and Ed Weber. And, voters will vote for either Michael Thompson or Argera Nestor to be a trustee or William L. Pullen Fund, and consider three other uncontested races.
 
There is also a June 13 municipal ballot that includes the town warrant with 33 additional articles. Voters will consider multiple proposals, such a moratorium on mining in Union and a citizens’ initiative to amend the land use ordinance to regulate and control mining. The warrant also includes the municipal budget
 
Voters will also consider approving a $34 million budget for RSU 40. See RSU 40 budget information here. RSU 40 comprises Waldoboro, Warren, Friendship, Washington and Union K-12 public schools.
 

VINALHAVEN
townofvinalhaven.org
Vinalhaven will hold Election Day June 13 at the town office. Absentee Ballots now available. All absentee ballot requests must be received by the clerk by the close of business on Thursday, June 8. All absentee ballots must be received by the clerk by the close of the polls, 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 13.

At the polls, voters will decide if they are electing Thomas Anthony as Selectman for a 3-year term. He is running unopposed, and another seat remains empty, with no candidate. They will also decide upon electing Susan Dempster to a 3-year term on the SAD 8 School Board. She is also running unopposed. And, Pamela Conway Allen is running unopposed for a 3-year term on the Water District board.

“A write-in vote MUST be counted if voter intent is clear, even if the name is misspelled or a nickname is used, the box or square to the left of the name MUST also be marked,” notes the Vinalhaven Town Office. “No exceptions.”

Voters will also consider approving the SAD 8 (Vinalhaven School) $4.6 million 2024 budget.

On June 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., citizens will reconvene to continue their annual town meeting. The warrant and municipal have yet to be posted at the Vinalhaven municipal website.

Waldoboro’s Annual Town Meeting will take place June 13 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Waldoboro Municipal Building, 1600 Atlantic Highway (Route 1), where voters will consider electing two Select Board members for a three-year term from a slate of three, two members to the RSU 40 Board of Directors from a slate of three, and candidates running for seats on the Utility District and Budget Committee.
 
Candidates for the Select Board are John Blodgett, Seth Hall and Michael Thayer.

Candidates for RSU 40 are Steven Karp, Emily Trask-Eaton and Melvin Williams.

Voters will also consider approving a $34 million budget for RSU 40. See RSU 40 budget information here. RSU 40 comprises Waldoboro, Warren, Friendship, Washington and Union K-12 public schools.

Waldoboro voters also have a state Legislative race to consider for House District 45, with Republican Abden Simmons and Democrat Wendy Pieh squaring off. HD 45 includes Friendship/ Washington/ Bremen/ Louds Island Township/ Waldoboro and the seat was vacated by Clinton Collamore, D-Waldoboro, in February following his indictment on charges of campaign financing irregularities. 

The Town Meeting Warrant will be addressed entirely by secret ballot, and includes a $6.8 million municipal budget, plus ordinances concerning disorderly property conduct, moratorium on aquaculture, changes to the land use ordinance, as well as the tax increment financing district (to remove several parcels from the TIF that have dropped in value), the purchase of a solar array, and other municipal business.
 
“This ordinance is not a property maintenance ordinance, but is an ordinance that addresses properties in Town that have repeated complaints from neighbors, and are having a negative impact on the neighborhood,” the town’s explanation of the disorderly property ordinance said. “A property to be classified as a disorderly property would have 2 or more documented and substantiated disorderly events occurring on the property within 180 days. These events could be drug or alcohol related events, fighting, disorderly persons, and in some cases noise that violates the noise ordinance.”
Warren’s Annual Town Meeting will take place over two days, beginning June 13 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Warren Masonic Hall, 105 Camden Road, where voters will consider electing one Select Board member for a three-year term, and three members to the RSU 40 Board of Directors. The secret ballot also includes the RSU 40 budget validation.
 
The 2023 Town Meeting will reconvene June 20, again at the Masonic Hall.
 
On the ballot for June 13 are two Select Board candidates, Roger Peabody and Wayne Luce, running for two open seats. There are three candidates running for one seat on RSU 40. They are Joshua Blackman, Christopher Donlin and Morgan Hynd. Candidates are also running unopposed for the Sanitary District board.
 
Voters will also consider approving a $34 million budget for RSU 40. See RSU 40 budget information here. RSU 40 comprises Waldoboro, Warren, Friendship, Washington and Union K-12 public schools.