Golf Course Update

The Golf Course has wintered wonderfully and is in good shape for the start of the season. Rob, Jay, Laura and Heather have been working hard this spring to provide a well-run facility. Rob has ordered new merchandise for the pro shop, and hopes you like the changes. 

A revised golf policy was approved by the Golf Committee and the FII Board at the FII winter Board meeting. This will be summarized in next week's FINS.

Marina Update

We have secured the services of Jon Marcous again this year to install our marina docks. They should be in by the middle of May, give or take a couple of day. Fees for the marina are generally the same as last year:

            Yacht Club Membership           $300
            Marina Annual dues                  $200
            Seasonal rental                         $750

Another expansion of the marina is planned for this spring. Twelve more slips are being installed to accommodate those that contacted us by April 1 that wanted a renewable slip in the marina. This will bring to 22, the number of FII slips that will be for rent on a renewable basis.

Quail Circle News

Following the survey that was conducted during the winter of 2000-2001, and work that was done last summer by Tim Toomey and Dick Norden, we have made slip assignments in Quail Circle that have addressed several people on last year's waiting list. In order to do this, several people were moved over a space or two. Before placing you docks in at Quail Circle, check with the office for the proper slip assignment.

When installing your docks, we ask that all docks be centered on the survey post, and be perpendicular to the general water's edge. This will avoid some of the problems that have been experienced in years past where docks weren't parallel with each other, and we had a crowding problem.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Planning Board Regular Meeting

Saturday, May 11, 2002, 4:00 p.m. - Community Center

AGENDA

1.                   Minutes and Correspondence

2.                   Comprehensive Plan

a.        Feedback from State

b.       Changes to Plan

c.       Schedule a Public Hearing for June 15

3.                   Land Use Ordinances – Changes needed to comply with Comprehensive Plan

4.                   FII Board request for Resource Protection Zoning change

5.                   Confirm 2002 Meeting Schedule

6.                   Other Business

The public is always welcome at Planning Board meetings.  Any item may be added to the Agenda by submitting it to the Town Office, or to Bob Hannah, at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

NEW OFFICE HOURS

Monday                      Closed
Tuesday - Friday       10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday                     9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday                       Closed

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Board of Selectmen, with BIT Executive Board

Saturday, May 25, 2002, Regular Meeting, 2:00 p.m.

FII Board of Directors

Saturday, May 25, 2002, Regular meeting

Marina Committee

Saturday, May 25, 2002, 9:00 a.m.

Planning Board

May 11, 2002, 4:00 p.m.

SAD #6 Budget Hearing

Saturday, May 25, 2002, 1:00 p.m. The proposed budget will increase Frye Island's contribution to the district from $580,000 to $650,000, starting in July.

REAL ESTATE

Frye Island, Inc. has accepted a bid, received last summer, for lot 1330, at a price of $5,500. This bid is subject to the lot being combined with an adjacent lot. FII will accept competing bids until May 21, 2002, at 2:00 p.m.

IN MEMORY

John E. McCarthy of #28 Leisure Lane passed away on April 23, 2002. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Ruth A. McCarthy of Cambridge, MA, his son Robert McCarthy of Cambridge, MA, his son Leo McCarthy and his wife Linda of Wrentham, MA, his daughter Julianne Ashworth and her husband Dana of Casco, ME, his grandsons Lee and Logan McCarthy of Wrentham , MA. He was one of the first property owners on the island, and for nearly forty years looked forward with great enthusiasm to what each new "season" would bring. Frye Island was his favorite place. He was a retired Sergeant of the Cambridge Police Department and a WWII veteran, Retired Lt. Col. U.S.A.F. and a member of the International Chapter of V.F.W. Cards may be sent to Ruth and Bob McCarthy, 1697 Cambridge Street, Apt. #B-2, Cambridge, MA, 02138, or to Julie and Dana Ashworth, 22 Westview Way, #2, Casco, ME 04015. Donations may be made in his name to the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter of Fryeburg, ME. He was a devoted husband and father and a great lover of animals and as he used to say "to make a long story short," he will be dearly missed by all.

FINS DEADLINES

Remember, the deadline for submitting items for the weekly FINS is Wednesday at noon.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for a few good volunteers that will help publish the FINS on a weekly basis. In addition, volunteers to help coordinate our summer recreation program are needed.

Thanks.