Boards & Committees

Town Boards

Board of Selectmen — Elected

Brian Smith, Chair; Jeffrey Davis; Ryan Sprague

The Board of Selectmen consists of three members who serve staggered terms. Machiasport Board of Selectmen regularly meet the 4th Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex.  All Selectmen’s Meetings are open to the public.


Board of Assessors — Appointed by the Board of Selectmen for a three-year term

Ryan Maker; Jeffrey Davis; Ryan Sprague

The Machiasport Board of Selectmen serves as the Board of Assessors. The Board of Assessors works with the Assessors Agent and reviews and approves the Tax Commitment and any Abatement Applications submitted by a property owner.


Planning Board — Appointed by the Board of Selectmen

Robert Arseneau, Chair; Karl Kurz, Vice Chair; Robert Mercer, Jeff Huntley; Gerry Crispino; Renee Mercer, Secretary

The Planning Board consists of five (5) members. Some of these individuals have served in this capacity for many years. Monthly meetings are held to review Building Permits, Subdivision and site plans for any development proposals. The Planning Board meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex.

CITIZEN NOTE:  Betsy Fitzgerald, CEO/Plumbing Inspector attends the Planning Board Meetings and serves as a resource to the Board. She is appointed by the Board of Selectmen, and answers to the Board of Selectmen.


Board of Appeals — Appointed by the Board of Selectmen

Betsy Fitzgerald, Chair
Susan West
Michael Murphy II

The Board of Appeals hears grievances, variance requests, and administrative appeals.


Shellfish Conservation Committee — Appointed by Board of Selectmen

Whitney Stevens;  Jared Gray; Zach Wood, Matthew Little


Maritime Committee — Appointed by Board of Selectmen

John Polk
Robert Ingalls (Vice Chair)
Mark Sprague
Jim Sherman
Wade Day, Harbor Master- Appointed by Board of Selectmen


Machiasport School Committee — Elected; staggered terms

Rose Williams, Hillary Tibbetts; Kirby Murphy


AOS Board — Appointed by School Board

Rose Williams


Superintendent of Schools — Appointed by School Board

Scott Porter – Telephone: 255-6585
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