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Off-agenda decision/transparency regarding agenda amendments

At the June 22 Town Council meeting, the agenda was amended mid-meeting to include riparian mooring requests for 26 Goodwin Road. Residents should be aware when new waterfront usage items are added to the agenda without prior... https://meetingwatch.org/me/kittery/town-council/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #KitteryME

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Fiscal oversight and budget performance

Harbormaster budget update (June 22): FY2025 expenses are currently at 75.5% of the budget, while revenue sits at 63.26%. As taxpayers, we need to track this gap between spending and income. #Kittery #FiscalResponsibility https://meetingwatch.org/me/kittery/town-council/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #KitteryME

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Leadership change

Chair Michael O’Keefe announced his resignation from the Kittery Town Council at the June 22 meeting. He will serve through the May meeting before relocating. #Kittery #TownCouncil https://meetingwatch.org/me/kittery/town-council/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #KitteryME

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What happened at the June 22 Kittery Town Council meeting? While much of the session was administrative, two items deserve closer resident attention: waterfront access and budget gaps. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #KitteryME

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First, the Council amended the agenda during the meeting to add a riparian mooring request for 26 Goodwin Road. Adding items mid-meeting means residents can't prepare or attend specifically to weigh in on waterfront usage changes. #Transparency

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Second, the Harbormaster’s budget report shows a widening gap. Through April 1, expenses are at 75.5% of the budget, but revenue is only at 63.26%. Monitoring this disparity is vital for Kittery taxpayers. #Kittery

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Finally, Chair Michael O’Keefe announced he will resign following the May meeting due to relocation. We will continue to track how this leadership transition impacts Council operations. #Kittery https://meetingwatch.org/me/kittery/town-council/2026-06-22/

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During the June 22 Town Council meeting, two specific items raised questions regarding transparency and fiscal oversight that Kittery residents should know about.

First, the Council moved to amend the agenda mid-meeting to include a discussion on a riparian mooring request for 26 Goodwin Road. When items regarding waterfront access and mooring rights are added to the agenda after the meeting has started, it denies residents the opportunity to prepare arguments or attend specifically to voice their concerns. Waterfront decisions impact the entire community, and they should be scheduled with advance notice.

Second, the Harbormaster’s financial report for FY2025 shows a notable gap between spending and income. As of April 1, the department has utilized 75.50% of its budget, while revenue has only reached 63.26%. While this was presented for the record, the trend of expenses outpacing revenue is something taxpayers need to watch closely as the fiscal year progresses.

Stay informed on how your local government manages Kittery's resources and waterfront. https://meetingwatch.org/me/kittery/town-council/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #KitteryME