Woolwich is looking for a new town clerk following the resignation of Anthony Blasi; his final day at the town office will be Friday, Feb. 18. Selectmen appointed Town Administrator Kim Dalton interim town clerk and register of voters.

“Anthony informed us that he’s accepted an offer to become (Windham’s) assistant town clerk ...,” said Board Chair David King Sr. “We really hate to see him go but they’re able to pay him a great deal more than we can. All of us on the select board wish him all the best in the future.”

King announced Blasi’s departure at Monday’s board meeting. He told Wiscasset Newspaper, the town office has already begun advertising for a replacement through Maine Municipal Association and on Indeed.com. “We’ve gotten a few resumes and plan to start scheduling interviews after the application deadline closes.”

The board hired Blasi, a native of Auburn, in July 2020 just in time for the state primary election. He helped process a record 500-plus requests for absentee ballots. The next month, Blasi was checking in voters at the town’s first outdoor annual town meeting. In November, he worked at the polls during the presidential election.

King noted Blasi was new to town government when the board hired him. Since becoming Woolwich’s town clerk he’s taken a number of MMA courses and training sessions.

Earlier Monday evening, selectmen  met with Ruth Indrick, project manager for Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT). Indrick briefed them on the benefits of seeking monies through the Community Resilience Partnership Service Provider Grant. Funds could be used for engineering and project costs to address flooding related to sea level rise and climate change. One area of concern discussed was the southern end of George Wright Road near the Route 1 intersection. The board authorized King to sign off on a letter in support of the program.

Woolwich contractor Dale Reno has offered to donate the work of repairing the historic 1837 Town House. “He said he’ll donate the labor, charging the town just for the materials he needs,” said King. He added, the offer was greatly appreciated by the board. Reno will be replacing trim and clapboard on one side and doing some painting. The building is used once a year by the board as a meeting place. It’s on the corner of Dana Mill and Old Stage roads.  

This year’s annual town meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at Woolwich Central School. The board appointed Daniel Evarts to the Communications Committee. Due to Presidents Day, the board’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22.