Upcoming meetings

Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

The Pownal Solid Waste Committee will meet Monday, June 10, at 6 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

Elections, annual meeting coming up

Municipal elections are Tuesday, June 11, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., at Mallett Hall. The annual town meeting is Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m., at the Pownal Elementary School.

For more information or questions, call the Pownal Town Office, 688-4611

Ordinance update subject of workshop, hearing

The Pownal Planning Board will hold the workshops on ongoing ordinance review, subdivision ordinance on Wednesday, June 4 and 25 from 8-9:30 a.m. at Mallett Hall, Old Selectmen’s Office. All Planning Board meetings, on site inspections and workshops are open to the public.

The Planning Board will hold the first in a series of hearings on Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m., DeWitt Room, Mallett Hall, to discuss and get feedback on the reformatting and updating of town ordinances. This hearing will focus on an overview of the goals and objectives of the ordinance rehab and a draft of the updated ordinance. Contact the town office at 688-4611 for a synopsis and copies of drafts.

Beans and spaghetti

On Saturday, June 15, the First Parish Congregational Church 422 Hallowell Road, Pownal, will be hosting a baked bean and spaghetti supper. There are settings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are adults $8, children 5-12 $4, and children under 5 eat free. To reserve tickets call Lois at 688-4433.

Sunday School students serving free dinner

The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, will hold a free dinner, including entre?e and dessert, Saturday, June 15, from 5:30- 7 p.m. It is being put on by the Sunday School fifth- and sixth-graders. It will be followed by family game night from 7-9.

Returnables sought to support fire-rescue

The Pownal Fire Co. works to support the Pownal Fire & Rescue Department. In addition to providing food during fires and trainings, the organization purchases work uniforms and equipment for the town’s emergency personnel. The money the fire company is able to donate toward these items helps to keep the fire department’s expenses down.

The organization seeks donations of returnable bottle and cans to help fund its work. The Pownal Fire Co. is independent from the town of Pownal and the Pownal Fire and Rescue Department.

Hodsdon Road work under way

The Hodsdon Road is now under reconstruction. It will be closed temporarily as needed to perform work. Motorists should plan alternate routes to avoid delays or allow extra time for potential delays. For updates and other information, “like” Pownal Public Works on Facebook, or contact Shawn M. Bennett, road commissioner, 688-4407 or email publicworks@pownalmaine.org.

Recycling saving town

According to the Pownal Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee, Pownal saves an $88 per ton fee on any material recycled through curbside pickup. Ecomaine charges Pownal fees for waste sent to them in the blue bags but does not charge a fee for recycled goods. Pownal has achieved a 45 percent recycling rate so far this fiscal year (since July 1, 2012), more than any other ecomaine member community. View several short videos at the ecomaine website, www.ecomaine.org. on where your recycling goes and how it is processed, as well as where your trash goes and how it is used to create electricity.

For a tour of the ecomaine automated recycling facility or waste-to-energy plant, contact Leo Maheu at maheu@ecomaine.org or call ecomaine at 773-1738.

Breakfast, Bible study at First Parish Church

The Men’s Breakfast at the First Parish Congregational Church of Pownal, 422 Hallowell Road, is held the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the church. It is open to any men who want to come. They do not have to be affiliated with the church. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.

Church Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m

Tuesdays for food pantry

The North Pownal United Methodist Church food Pantry on Lawrence Road is open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon. All are welcome.