Bath posts film screening to support Kennebec Estuary Land Trust

The City of Bath posted on its homepage Monday that it will host a screening of the documentary "Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong" on Jan. 29. The event listing, published Jan. 19, says the showing will include a question-and-answer session with filmmakers Kaitlyn Schwalje and Alex Wolf Lewis and partners from city staff, a film participant, Bath Wastewater Treatment, and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust. Tickets are by donation and proceeds will benefit the land trust.

The timing of the posting coincides with routine municipal notices on the homepage, including a winter parking ban in effect Monday, Jan. 19, and links to meeting agendas and active projects. Project pages cited on the site include Harward Street pump station upgrades, an update to the Land Use Code, and the Fire Station Project. Those entries point to an active municipal calendar in which community events, regulatory work, and capital projects sit side by side.

For local residents, the screening functions as both a fundraiser and a public engagement opportunity. The participation of Bath Wastewater Treatment and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust signals a connection between the film and local water-quality or estuary stewardship issues, making the event relevant to property owners, waterfront users, and anyone watching municipal infrastructure decisions. Donations at the door will direct funds to the land trust, supporting conservation work in the Kennebec estuary that affects shoreline access, habitat protection, and local recreation.

On the fiscal side, the event underscores how small-scale community fundraising and public programming intersect with larger municipal budget choices. Projects such as the Harward Street pump station upgrades and the Fire Station Project represent capital investments that carry implications for municipal spending, grant-seeking, and potentially water or sewer rates depending on funding paths. The Land Use Code update could influence permitting, development density, and tax base changes over time. Residents tracking municipal finances should watch meeting agendas linked on the city homepage for upcoming hearings or budget discussions.

The screening also offers a practical way for citizens to engage with those conversations: attendees can hear directly from filmmakers and local partners, and proceeds will flow to a local conservation organization. For Sagadahoc County residents concerned with waterfront resilience, infrastructure upkeep, and community fundraising, the Jan. 29 event is a chance to learn, contribute, and connect with officials and nonprofit stewards. Check the City of Bath events listing for details on time, location, and donation guidance as the date approaches.