Lincoln County Commissioners Meeting - July 7, 2026

The Lincoln County Commissioners held a special meeting on July 7, 2026, at the Panelboroough Courthouse to honor the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. The meeting included routine procurement and budget discussions primarily related to the Sheriff's Office. The board approved several purchase authorizations including a $5,149.70 payment for a hybrid cruiser battery replacement, an $8,433 purchase of incar and body camera systems from Motorola Solutions, and a $39,247 payment for a 2026 Dodge Durango vehicle. They also authorized a $7,800 upfront purchase of 250th anniversary badges for deputies, with reimbursement expected from the deputies themselves. Additionally, the board approved entering into a contract with the town of Booth Bay Harbor for police coverage and accepted an additional $5,000 highway safety grant for traffic enforcement. A contract renewal with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency for a sergeant's position was also approved. The commissioners authorized a contract for a floodplain manager position funded by state resilience office grants and approved a $20,000 payment to New Leash on Life Recovery and Rescue from opioid settlement grant funds. No new capital improvement projects or large-scale procurement contracts were discussed. The meeting concluded with community recognitions and announcements.