News from Washington County Council of Governments
Temporary Census Jobs
Jobs throughout the Unites States Read more...
Recreation Priorities for Maine
The public is encouraged to participate in an online survey designed to inform recreation planning and funding priorities across Maine. Read more...
Bike/Ped Safety Information
Please proved feedback to help reduce the number of bicyclist and pedestrian crashes and fatalities on Maine’s roadways. Read more...
Wind Energy Zoning & Permitting Toolkit
The Clean Energy States Alliance & Northeast Wind Resource Center now offer a new toolkit to help local governments facilitate development of wind in their communities. Read more...
Growing Farm Friendly Communities
A discussion about creating municipal agricultural commissions, and other tools to support farms in your town. Read more...
Coastal Communities Survey - Management Strategies
The Association of State Flood Plain Managers (ASFPM) & partners want to hear from elected officials, community planners, floodplain and emergency managers, and others involved in coastal management. Read more...
New Flood Mappping Tools from FEMA
FEMA's Map Service Center (MSC) updating their tools by Feb 3, 2018 Read more...
Regional Assessment of our Tourism Industry
You Are Maine Tourism and we want to hear from you! Read more...
3rd Annual DownEast Acadia Tourism Symposium and Awards Luncheon
Come Celebrate with Us! Read more...
Annual Meeting Minutes and Broadband Panel Highlights
Download the FY16 Annual Meeting minutes and Broadband Panel highlights. Read more...
WCCOG 2016 Annual Meeting and Dinner
Join us November 14th as we celebrate another year of partnerships with Washington County communities. Read more...
"Bicycles WelcoME"
Tourism-related businesses … learn how you can tap into the growing sector of bicycle tourism, and learn how bicycle tourists contribute significantly to the local economy. Read more...
E-Waste and Pesticides Collection
Recycle e-waste and safely dispose of pesticides during these two events: Read more...
Minutes & Activity Update from WCCOG 6-29-2016 posted
Minutes and Activity Update from the June 29, 2016 WCCOG Executive Committee are now posted Read more...
WCCOG Receives 4th Brownfields Assessment Grant
WCCOG can continue its highly successful Brownfields Assessment Program throughout Washington County with an additional $400,000 grant. Read more...
Home Ownership Workshop
For individuals and families looking to pursue the American Dream of home ownership. Read more...
Online GIS Mapping Trainings
The Washington County Council of Governments will offer 4 trainings in April and May to cover both beginner and advanced Online GIS Mapping tools. If you are a Town Manager, Code Enforcement Officer, Emergency Management personnel, Realtor, Town Clerk, an Assessor, or a member of the Planning Board or Select Board, this class is for you! Read more...
2016 Washington County Food Summit
Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Farmers, fishermen, harvesters and consumers- join us at Healthy Acadia’s second Washington County Food Summit organized by the Washington County Community Food Council. Read more...
"Imagine Bikes Here" campaign
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) is proud to announce the launch of a new campaign, “Imagine Bikes Here.” BCM works with local advocates and municipal officials to create temporary demonstration projects that improve safety and access for bicyclists and pedestrians in communities across the state. Read more...
Community Development Discussions
The communities of Milbridge, Lubec and Eastport will participate in Making Headway In Your Community, a project of GrowSmart Maine and Maine Downtown Center. Read more...
FY 2015 Audit
The audit is now available to view and download. Read more...
WCCOG annual meeting invitation
You are invited to the 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Washington County Council of Governments - November 9, 2015. Read more...
2015 Maine Stormwater Conference
Join municipal, state, and federal employees; engineers; planners; academics; and other professionals at the 2015 Maine Stormwater Conference November 16-18 in South Portland! Read more...
Executive Committee June 24 Minutes Posted
The Minutes from the June 24th Executive Committee are now posted along with the Activity Update from mid April to late June. Read more...
Input Sought from Municipal Officials
Two Surveys are requesting input from municipal officials Read more...
Celebrate Brownfields Redevelopment Success!
Come celebrate the Washington County Brownfields program at a community open house and BBQ at the new Pembroke Town Office Read more...
WCCOG Receives Plan of the Year Award
The Maine Association of Planners recognized WCCOG with the 2015 Plan of the Year Award for the Bold Coast Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan. Read more...
Maine DOT Transit Forums
The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking input to better meeting the needs for general public transportation for low income individuals, the elderly, individuals with disabilities and the general public. Read more...
Annual Maine Recycling & Solid Waste Awards
Nomination deadline extended to April 3rd!
Do you know someone or some organization that has gone above and beyond? Let us know who has impressed you and we'll consider giving them the recognition they deserve! Read more...
DOWNEAST COASTAL CONSERVANCY SEEKS INPUT!
Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) is starting the long term planning process for the Two Rivers Conservation Area properties in the Machias Valley. Do you have ideas on how you think this land should be used? Come to the community information gathering session on Tuesday, March 24 from 5-7pm at UMM in Science 102. Read more...
MDOT Seeks Public Input
The Maine Department of Transportation is looking to "Talk Transportation" and seek public input regarding transportation issues during a series of public meetings throughout the state in February, March and April. Read more...
"Talk Transportation"
The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is looking to "Talk Transportation" and seek public input regarding any and all types of transportation issues. The following are the five meeting dates and locations in MaineDOT Region 4. Read more...
MDOT Seeks Public Input
The Maine Department of Transportation is looking to "Talk Transportation" and seek public input regarding transportation issues during a series of public meetings throughout the state in February, March and April. Read more...
Minutes & Activity Update from WCCOG 12-8-2014 Meeting Posted
Minutes from the 12-8-14 WCCOG Executive Committee meeting are now posted. Read more...
Annual Report and Minutes posted
The FY14 Annual Report and FY15 Proposed Work Plan and Budget are now available Read more...
New Safe Routes to School Coordinator for Northern & Eastern Maine!
New Safe Routes to School Coordinator
for Northern & Eastern Maine! Read more...
Disposal of E-Waste and Banned/Obsolete Pesticides
Safely dispose of e-waste and pesticides in September and October. Read more...
June 30 Executive Committee meeting Activity Update and Agenda
June 30 Executive Committee meeting Activity Update and Agenda Read more...
Minutes & Activity Update from WCCOG 8-25-2014 Meeting Posted
Minutes from the 8-25-14 WCCOG Executive Committee meeting are now posted. Read more...
Minutes from WCCOG Exec Comm Meeting posted
Minutes from the June 30 Executive Committee Meeting are now posted. Read more...
WCCOG awarded 3rd $400,000 Brownfields grant
WCCOG has obtained our 3rd Brownfields Assessment grant to continue our highly successful Brownfields Program Read more...
WCCOG and UMM-GIS Lab Receive Award
Maine Association of Planners award Project of the Year to WCCOG and UMM-GIS Lab for on-line GIS mapping to Washington County municipalities Read more...
Municipal Shellfish & Worm Predator Control Pilot Project
The Maine Department of Marine Resources is accepting applications from municipalities with shellfish ordinances for a pilot project to determine the effectiveness of predator control. Read more...
Minutes from April 14 WCCOG Meeting
The Minutes and Activity Update from the April 14, 2014 WCCOG Executive Committee meeting are now available for download. Read more...
CDBG Program 40th Anniversary
April 21-26 is Community Development Week for the CDBG Program - that is also turning 40 this year! Read more...
Free Dental Clinics in Machias - April 14-9
Free Dental Clinics in Machias during April - please post and circulate widely. Read more...
Minutes from WCCOG 2-3-2014 Meeting Posted
Minutes from the 2-3-14 WCCOG Executive Committee meeting are now posted. Read more...
Minutes from WCCOG 12-10-13 Meeting Posted
Minutes from the 12-10-13 WCCOG Executive Committee meeting are now posted. Read more...
Minutes from WCCOG Annual Meeting posted
Minutes from the Annual General Meeting of the WCCOG General Assembly, held on November 13, 2013, are now posted. Read more...
WCCOG FY13 Annual Report Posted
The Annual Report For FY 14 is available for download; it includes the proposed Work Plan and Budget for FY14. Read more...
WCCOG Annual General Meeting Invitation
The invitation and ballot for election of officers and approval of FY14 Work Plan and Budget is now posted. Read more...
Sept 30/13 Executive Committee Meeting and Activity Update
Executive Committee meeting and Activity Update now posted - click here to download (eg. Training Reimbursement Policy noted in Minutes can be downloaded here). Read more...
Downeast Acadia Transportation Summit
Strengthening our community transportation system to improve physical, economic and social health Read more...
MDOT announces a Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) funding opportunity
Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) questionnaire deadline is September 27th! Read more...
WCCOG Executive Committee mtg and Activity Update 7-31-13
The minutes from the July 31 meeting of the WCCOG Executive Committee are now posted along with the Activity Update for June and July. Read more...
Climate Vulnerability Assessments (July 31, Portside UMM 3-5PM)
The focus of the July 31 meeting of the WCCOG Executive Committee is Climate Vulnerability Assessment. Featured speaker is VT Commissioner of Housing and Community Development Noelle MacKay who will share Hurricane Irene responses in VT. We will also see the results of GIS models that depict 3-D imagery of various flooding scenarios. Read more...
Washington County Summer Food Service Program
During the summer of 2013 the USDA Summer Food Service Program will provide ~$185,000to 5 sponsoring organizations to serve ~ 63,000 meals to children at 10 sites in Washington County. Read more...
Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program
The Nature Conservancy is seeking proposals for competitive grants from the ME Natural Resources Conservation Program. Two+ million dollars will be available for wetland and significant wildlife habitat protection. Read more...
Executive Committee Updates
Executive Committee meeting minutes and Activty Update now posted Read more...
Executive Committee Meeting and Activity Update
Executive Committee meeting and Activity Update now posted - click here to download (eg. Training Reimbursement Policy noted in Minutes can be downloaded here). Read more...