Mission
Augusta Community Services Department believes recreational, educational, childcare, historical, health and welfare, cultural and leisure time activities enhance the qualit
y of life for citizens of this community. We are dedicated to protecting, preserving, and enhancing our Park system and natural resources. We meet the demands of the community through effective use of financial and human resources. Our professional staff and volunteers design and deliver quality activities and services to all people. We are committed to sound fiscal policies.
The Community Services Department is responsible for the oversight of seven Bureaus and their respective boards as well as the Conservation Commission and the Cable TV and Telecommunications Committee. The Department provides oversight and management of the Cable TV Franchise Agreement currently in place with Time-Warner Cable LLC.
Contact and Address:
Community Services Director:
Leif Erik Dahlin
Address: 16 Cony St., Augusta, ME 04330
E-mail: leif.dahlin@augustamaine.gov
Office Ph.: (207) 626-2305
FAX: (207) 626-2354
Administrative Assistant:
Wendy Somes
Address: 22 Armory St., Augusta, Maine 04330
Ph # (207) 626-2350 x 4231
E-mail: wendy.somes@augustamaine.gov
Bureau Directors and Staff
Childcare:
Bethany Sproul
Address: 22 Armory St., Augusta, Maine 04330
Ph #: (207) 626-2350
E-mail: Bethany.sproul@augustamaine.gov
Health & Welfare:
Leif Erik Dahlin, Director
Ph # (207) 626-2325
E-mail; leif.dahlin@augustamaine.gov
Debra Lymneos, Sr. Caseworker/Technician, Deputy Health Officer
Ph # (207) 626-2325
E-mail: debra.lymneos@augustamaine.gov
Nichole Mullens, Case worker/Technician
Ph # (207) 626-2325
Email: nichole.mullens@augustamaine.gov
Lorie Mastemaker
Ph # (207) 626-2325
Email: lorie.mastemaker@augustamaine.gov
Lithgow Public Library:
Sarah Schultz-Nielsen, Director
Ph # (207) 626-2415
E-mail : sarah@lithgowlibrary.org
Old Fort Western:
Linda Novak, Director
Ph #: (207) 626-2385
E-mail: linda.novak@augustamaine.gov 
Parks and Recreation:
Bruce Chase, Director
Ph# (207) 626-2352
E-mail: bruce.chase@augustamaine.gov
Chris Blodgett, Foreman
Email: chris.blodgett@augustamaine.gov
Rich Wurpel, Foreman
Email:richard.wurpel@augustamaine.gov
David Gallant, Recreation Coordinator
Ph # (207) 626-2350
E-mail: david.gallant@augustamaine.gov
Whitney Leonard Recreation Clerk
Ph # (207) 626-2350
E-mail: whitney.leonard@augustamaine.gov