Citizen of the Year

2024 Honoree: 

Maureen “Mo” AuCoin

Maureen (Mo) AuCoin has been chosen by the Old Hallowell Day Committee as the 2024 Citizen of the Year.

Mo has lived in Hallowell for 25 years. Seven of those years she served on the City Council with three years as council president. Honoring Hallowell history has long been a passion of Mo’s as a resident and councilor.  She served on Hallowell’s Historic Committee for six years. She rallied volunteers to help renovate the second floor of the old fire station. She supported redevelopment of the Stevens Commons.

Mo embodies the sense of community and the spirit that is Hallowell. Following is a sampling of her work for the community: served on the Comprehensive Planning Committee, served as the city’s first and only female code enforcement officer, assessor and interim city manager, served on the Hallowell Personnel and Policy Committee, chaired the Highway Committee during the final phases of the Water Street reconstruction project, and chaired the Finance Committee.

Mo lives with her wife Alex AuCoin. Mo is a founding member of Hallowell Pride, which developed the annual pride parade and celebration. Mo reported that of her roles in Hallowell, receiving this award is by far the best honor. The Old Hallowell Day Committee is happy to name Maureen AuCoin Citizen of the Year.