Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Community concerns and opportunities: Looking back and looking forward—the view from Deer Isle, Stockton Springs and Mount Desert Key Discussion Points: Thumbnail sketches of geography, population and demographics economic base, history of Deer Isle, Stockton Springs, Mount Desert Brief overviews of town Governance structures: Selectboard, town meeting, key committees Opportunities and challenges from the past year… achievements? Opportunities and challenges for the year ahead Comparison of Tax base (valuation), budget and tax rate Portion of budget for education How do you handle capital costs? How is your volunteer base holding up (town committees, public safety, etc.) Examples of town to town and town to non-governmental partnerships and collaboration What is most satisfying about your work as town manager? What makes your town a good place to live? Guests: Jim Fisher, Town Manager, Deer Isle Courtney O’Donnell, Town Manager, Stockton Springs Durlin Lunt, Town Manager, Mount Desert

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