Office hours

The Town Office, at Mallett Hall, is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday 8:30 a.m.-6:30 and closed Friday.

Meetings

The Pownal Planning Board will review a subdivision proposal from Melissa and Drew Victory on Leighton Road, on Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

Pownal selectmen and Durham selectmen will hold a joint meeting Thursday, June 7, 6 p.m., Durham Town Hall.

Land-use code

hearing May 18

The Pownal Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on updates to the town’s land-use codes that will be presented for vote at town meeting in June, Wednesday, May 18, at 6 p.m., at Mallett Hall. The articles under review include Article 5, Single Lot Ordinance; Article 7, Driveway and Driveway Entrance Ordinance; Article 8, Public and Private Road Ordinance; and additions to Article 2 definitions.

Copies of the ordinance updates and additions are available at Mallett Hall and at www.pownalmaine.org.

Benefit spaghetti

dinner Saturday

A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held at the First Parish Congregational Church, 422 Hallowell Road in Pownal, on Saturday, May 21, at 5 p.m. All proceeds will go to helping to offset the medical costs of a family whose young son is recovering from second-degree burns over his head and chest.

The menu is spaghetti, salads, fresh rolls, and a choice of desserts and beverages. There is no charge. A free-will donation is appreciated.

Food pantry on Wednesdays

The North Pownal United Methodist Church Food Pantry on 851 Lawrence Road is now open every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The pantry never knows from week to week what it will be getting. Fellowship, coffee and snacks are served before food distribution. The pantry helps those in need and welcomes everyone. Donations are appreciated. The church office number is 688-4938.

Men’s breakfast

First Parish Church of Pownal hosts a Men’s Breakfast the first Saturday of each month, at 7:30 a.m., at the church, open to any men who want to come, regardless of affiliation. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.

Church services

Prayer, Praise and Worship, with the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, is held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. For more information, call St. Pierre at 837-0682 or Kim Drew, church secretary, at 837-2938.

North Pownal United Methodist Church worship service is Sunday at 9 a.m., led by the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre. Sunday School for children and adults begins at 10:30 a.m. St. Pierre’s hours are Wednesday from 9 a.m.-noon and Thursdays by appointment only at 688-4938. The website is www.northpownalumc.org for more information. The website also contains St. Pierre’s email link. Weekly sermons are on the website, as well.

The First Parish Congregational Church, Route 9, worship service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is 11 a.m.-noon. Bible Study meets at the church on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Choir has started and anyone wishing to join is welcome to come to rehearsals on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. For more information, call the Rev. John Wentworth, 688-4846, or email [email protected].

Mallett Hall, Pownal