Gouldsboro has received a $55,500 Maine Coastal Program Grant to conduct resource and hydrologic studies along Corea Road at Sand Cove and at the southern edge of Grand Marsh Bay. The project will provide data the Town will use in working with State agencies, local land trusts, and private landowners in planning and design work.
Coastal Erosion Workshops
The Hancock County Planning Commission will offer a workshop on coastal erosion at Schoodic Institute on Tuesday, September 22, at 5 PM. The public is welcome. Registration is required.
Funding Received for Next Stages of Work in Prospect Harbor and South Gouldsboro
Gouldsboro secures a $79,540 grant to enhance Prospect Harbor and South Gouldsboro, focusing on a new launch ramp and breakwater restoration.
Gouldsboro Applies for Funds to Fix Corea Road Flooding
In May of this year, Gouldsboro submitted a $1.5 M application for funding to elevate and reconstruct a stream crossing on Corea Road that was deep underwater during the January 2024 storm.
Gouldsboro Submits Draft 2025 Comprehensive Plan
Gouldsboro has submitted a draft of its revised Comprehensive Plan to the State of Maine for review. The Plan presents a vision for Gouldsboro’s desired future and suggests ways to realize it. Here we present a copy you can read or download.
Harbor Resilience: Building on Stakeholder Ideas
On Saturday, Nov. 15, harbor stakeholders will again meet at Peninsula School to plan for investments in three of the town's harbors.This meeting builds on last spring's meeting and will shape harbor design work in 2026.
Corea Harbor Project Moves to Next Phase
The planning stage of Gouldsboro's project to address road damage and flooding around Corea Harbor is nearly complete. This post summarizes project outcomes and next steps.
A Coastal Planning and Protection Reserve Fund
Gouldsboro residents will decide whether they want to establish a Coastal Planning and Protection Reserve Fund at the town meeting on the evening of June 11. This post explains how the town would utilize the funds placed in the reserve fund. It also explains why having such a fund is necessary.
Outcomes from the First Harbor Resilience Meeting
On May 17, 26 participants, mainly fishermen, convened to discuss harbor infrastructure improvements for Gouldsboro over the next decade. Key issues included dredging needs, public launch ramps, and a needed pier in South Gouldsboro. After assessing costs and feasibility, we will reconvene this fall to recommend investment priorities for the town's harbor facilities.
Harbor Resilience Meeting
Fishermen and other Gouldsboro residents are invited to a conversation about three Gouldsboro harbors on Saturday, May 17, at 1 PM. The meeting will focus on the town's harbor infrastructure in Prospect Harbor, Bunkers Harbor, and South Gouldsboro. This is the first of a two-meeting series that will shape the town's investments in these harbors