Commissioners Meeting of March 18, 2026

The Penobscot County Commissioners held a meeting on March 18, 2026, which included a significant discussion on procurement related to email security software. The county considered switching from their current Barracuda system to Mimecast under a state-authorized contract, which would lock in pricing for three years and reduce annual costs by approximately $3,400. The commissioners unanimously approved moving forward with the Mimecast contract based on the administrator's recommendation, emphasizing the benefits of fixed pricing and cost savings. Additionally, the meeting featured extensive deliberations on property tax valuation disputes involving waterfront and island properties, focusing on assessment methodologies, water influence factors, and comparable sales data. No other procurement or contracting decisions were noted beyond the email security software contract approval.