KITTERY WATER DISTRICT
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL DISTRICTWIDE REFERENDUM ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Private and Special Law 2021, Chapter 2, and Title 35-A, Chapter 64 of the Maine Revised Statutes, specifically 35-A M.R.S. § 6413, the Board of Trustees of the Kittery Water District has called a special districtwide referendum election to establish the District’s initial debt limit.
The Kittery Water District has not previously established an initial debt limit pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. § 6413. Following consideration of the District’s existing and anticipated capital improvements, infrastructure needs, financing requirements, and existing indebtedness, the Board of Trustees has proposed an initial debt limit of $75,000,000.00, subject to approval by the legal voters of the District.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Kittery Water District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed initial debt limit on:
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 4:30 PM
Kittery Town Hall Council Chambers
200 Rogers Road
Kittery, Maine 03904
Members of the public are invited to attend and provide comments regarding the proposed debt limit.
REFERENDUM QUESTION
The following question will be submitted to the voters:
“Do you favor establishing the debt limit of the Kittery Water District at $75,000,000.00?”
Voters shall indicate YES or NO.
Approval of the proposed debt limit would establish the District’s initial debt limit for borrowing purposes in accordance with applicable law. Approval does not, by itself, authorize the District to borrow the full $75,000,000.00.
ELECTION DATE, TIME AND LOCATION
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Kittery Water District Office
17 State Road
Kittery, Maine 03904
VOTER ELIGIBILITY
All eligible voters residing within the territorial boundaries of the Kittery Water District may participate in this referendum.
Residents of Kittery and Kittery Point are eligible to vote. Residents of Eliot and York who reside within the District’s territorial boundaries are also eligible to vote. Eligibility for Eliot and York residents will be determined by residential street address.
Voters should bring proof of identity, age (18 years or older), and residency. Acceptable documentation may include a state-issued photo ID showing the voter’s address, current utility bill, vehicle registration, bank statement, lease agreement, or pay stub.
ABSENTEE VOTING
Absentee voting will be available from Wednesday, December 9, 2026, through Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
Absentee ballots may be obtained in person at the Kittery Water District Office, 17 State Road, Kittery, Maine, during regular office hours:
Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Voters requesting an absentee ballot must provide proof of eligibility as outlined above.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. § 6413, the proposed initial debt limit shall become effective upon approval by a majority of the legal voters within the District voting at the referendum.
For additional information regarding the referendum, voter eligibility, or absentee voting, please contact the Kittery Water District at (207) 439-1128.
KITTERY WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
17 State Road
Kittery, Maine 03904
