Augusta Age-Friendly

The Sand Buckets and Clear Paths programs are back for the 7th year!

AUGUSTA, ME. – For the seventh year, Augusta Age-Friendly, City of Augusta Parks and Recreation, Augusta Police Department, and the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office are once again joining forces to support Augusta residents who are 60 years and older, who have a disability or physical limitations that prevent them from clearing their pathways or obtaining sand for winter safety.

Through this partnership, eligible residents will receive free 5-gallon buckets of salted sand and assistance with clearing snow from walkways to ensure safe access to their homes and to facilitate fuel deliveries during the winter months.

How the Program Works:
• Sand Delivery: Parks and Recreation staff, driving orange City trucks, will deliver one 5-gallon bucket of salted sand to your home. We will also provide refills for participants who have their own buckets from previous years. Deliveries will begin after Thanksgiving.
• Snow Removal: The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office staff will assist with clearing snow from walkways and driveways, as their time and personnel availability allow. Please note that response times may vary, so we recommend having a backup plan in case they are unable to assist immediately following a storm.

How to Apply: If you are eligible and would like to receive sand delivery or snow clearing assistance, please contact
Wendy Somes at the Buker Community Center at
207-626-2350, or via email at [email protected].

Special Thanks to Our Partners: Augusta Age-Friendly would like to express our gratitude to the following community partners for their generous donations of additional buckets for the 2024-2025 winter season:
• Aubuchon Hardware
• Hancock Lumber
• Harbor Freight Tools
• Home Depot
• Lowe’s

Join Us at Augusta Age-Friendly Meetings: We welcome community members of all ages to attend our Age-Friendly meetings, held on the first Tuesday of every other month, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, at the new Augusta Police Department. Upcoming meeting dates include November 12, 2024 (due to the November 5th election), as well as January, March, May, July, September, and November 2025.

Send a message to learn more

We meet the first Tuesday of every month at Lithgow Public Library at 5:30 (meetings usually last until 7 p.m.). We welcome everyone!

IMPORTANT: UPDATED WARMING CENTER INFORMATION

THE CITY OF AUGUSTA WILL BE OPERATING A DAYTIME EMERGENCY WARMING CENTER AT THE AUGUSTA CIVIC CENTER -
76 COMMUNITY DRIVE, AUGUSTA, ME.

HOURS OF OPERATION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 03 - 7:00AM TO 7:00PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 04 - 7:00AM TO 7:00PM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 05 - 7:00AM TO 12:00PM.

THE ENTRANCE FOR THE EMERGENCY WARMING CENTER WILL BE THE SOUTH ENTRANCE (FAR LEFT OF THE BUILDING) WITH STAFF ON SITE TO HELP DIRECT PEOPLE.

TRANSPORTATION CAN BE PROVIDED WITHIN CITY LIMITS – FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF AUGUSTA EMERGENCY WARMING CENTER HOTLINE AT 207-620-8001.

Be prepared for the subzero temperatures over the next couple of days. Don’t go out if you don’t have to AND check on your neighbors - older adults, persons with disabilities, and people who are sick - they are at risk! ❤️ Stay safe and warm!!