ICC board asks Selectmen for another year to complete gym acquisition; town will review finances
June 30, 2026 | Stonington, Hancock County, Maine
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Members of the ICC board asked the Stonington Selectmen for an additional year to complete acquisition of a gym building and land, saying the COVID‑19 pandemic impeded fundraising, surveying and other tasks required to close the transaction.
Phil Elkin, identified in the minutes as the head of the ICC board, said the organization has been active for 18 years but needs time to finalize finances and acquisition work. The board asked for an extension to undertake surveying and to firm up capital plans.
Town Manager Billings said the ICC has discussed adding staff positions for development and fundraising and estimated a potential operating budget near $500,000 if paid staffing were added to support capital and program needs. Selectmen agreed to reconvene on the request after ICC submitted financial statements and the town reviewed the current rental agreement to determine whether a town meeting vote would be necessary.
No formal extension was approved the night the request was made. The Selectmen’s office requested financial documentation from the ICC and said it would revisit the question once those materials were available.
The ICC and town agreed to continue discussions; the Selectmen directed staff to place the ICC materials on a future agenda for a follow‑up.
Phil Elkin, identified in the minutes as the head of the ICC board, said the organization has been active for 18 years but needs time to finalize finances and acquisition work. The board asked for an extension to undertake surveying and to firm up capital plans.
Town Manager Billings said the ICC has discussed adding staff positions for development and fundraising and estimated a potential operating budget near $500,000 if paid staffing were added to support capital and program needs. Selectmen agreed to reconvene on the request after ICC submitted financial statements and the town reviewed the current rental agreement to determine whether a town meeting vote would be necessary.
No formal extension was approved the night the request was made. The Selectmen’s office requested financial documentation from the ICC and said it would revisit the question once those materials were available.
The ICC and town agreed to continue discussions; the Selectmen directed staff to place the ICC materials on a future agenda for a follow‑up.
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