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Cumberland Town Council Meeting

February 23, 2026 · Cumberland, ME
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-23 (PDF, 8 pp)
Retrieved April 13, 2026 from www.townofcumberlandmaine.gov ↗
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Attendees

✓ Councilor Edes (Councilor)
✓ Councilor Filson (Councilor)
✓ Councilor Magoun (Councilor)
✓ Councilor Michalak (Councilor)
✓ Councilor Thorsson (Councilor)
✓ Councilor Vail (Councilor)
✓ Councilor Douglass (Councilor)
✓ Present: 7/7

Decisions

#1

6-0 UNANIMOUS

#2

6-0 UNANIMOUS

#3

6-0 UNANIMOUS

#4

6-0 UNANIMOUS

#5

6-0 UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#26-017

Liquor License Application for Rattle Shake LLC

Consider and act on a liquor license application for Rattle Shake LLC located at 319 Main Street
#26-018

Set Public Hearing Date for Liquor License Renewal for Flannel Shirt Food Company LLC (Dara Bistro)

Set a public hearing date for the next Council meeting for Dara Bistro's current liquor license renewal
#26-019

Authorize Town Manager to Accept Payment for FY2024 Delinquent Taxes

Authorize the Town Manager to accept payment for FY2024 delinquent taxes in the amount of $2,748.58 on property identified as Tax Map U21, Lot 015
#26-020

Authorize Town Manager to Accept Payment for FY2022 and a Portion of FY2023 Delinquent Taxes

Authorize the Town Manager to accept payment for FY2022 and a portion of FY2023 delinquent taxes in the amount of $9,000.00 on property identified as Tax Map U14, Lot 008A
#26-021

Request MSAD 51 Board of Directors to Review and Reconsider Cost Sharing Agreement

Formally request the MSAD 51 Board of Directors to begin a review of and reconsideration of the cost sharing agreement between Cumberland and North Yarmouth

Public Comments

5 speakers
Shirley Storey-King · Topic: Accessory Dwelling Housing Summit

Announced an upcoming Accessory Dwelling Housing Summit on May 15th

Andrea Berry · Topic: Cost Sharing Agreement Review

Expressed concerns about the timing of the review and suggested waiting until revaluations are complete and enrollment projections are finalized

Dave Noonan · Topic: Cost Sharing Agreement Review

Applauded the Town Council for bringing the issue to the table and stated that it's simply beginning the discussion

Paul Whitmarsh · Topic: Cost Sharing Agreement Review

Expressed concerns about the potential impact on North Yarmouth and suggested focusing on controlling school spending instead

Shirley Storey-King · Topic: Cost Sharing Agreement Review

Stated that there will be no good time for the review and suggested including adjustments for enrollment in a new cost sharing agreement