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Town Office

Contact Information

  • Address: 682 Main Street, The Town, Maine, 04989
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 129, North The Town, Maine, 04962
  • Phone: (207) 872-2826
  • Fax: (207) 872-5414
  • Email: questions@email.net
  • Hours: Mon-Wed 8am-4pm, Thurs 8am-6:30pm, Friday 8am-12pm
  • Closed Saturday, Sunday, and all Holidays.

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For contact information and hours that each department is open, click on the links below.

Town Officials

Town Manager - Aaron Miller

Town Clerk - Cathy Coyne

Bookkeeper - Dawn Haywood

Assessor - Ellery Bane

Counter Clerk - Stacy Richmond

Chief of Police - Mark Brown

Animal Control Officer - Peter A. Nerber

Public Works Foreman - Eugene Field

Transfer Station Manager - George Hamar

Code Enforcement Officer/LPI - Jason Lorrain

Community Program Director - Karen Hatch

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The Town Code Enforcement

Inspections may be available on other days if adequate notice given, typically 48 hrs

  • Code Enforcement hours; Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm.

Contact Information

Code Enforcement Officer/Local Plumbing Inspector - Jason Lorrain

  • Phone: 872-2826

To view a summary of permitting requirements and general guidance for new property owners in The Town: Please read this Document

New Building Permit fees will become effective July 1, 2022

Occupancy Inspections

Addressing - The C.E.O. is also the Addressing Officer

New homeowners shall be required to place in a location visible to the road, numerals four inches (4”) in height to identify the building for emergency purposes. If applicable, the mailbox of the residence will have identifying numerals on both sides of at least four inches (4”) in height.

Plumbing Permits

Shoreland Zoning

Subdivision

Site Review

Unregistered and Un-inspected Vehicles

Automobile Graveyards

FAQ

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The Town Public Library

Our Mission

The mission of the The Town Public Library is to provide a welcoming environment to all community members and visitors and support community development for youth and adults. We fulfill our goals through our yearly programs, book collection service, and weekly service hours. We encourage reading for enjoyment, information literacy, community interaction, and lifelong learning.

You’re always welcome at the The Town Public Library. Come visit us and check – out all we have to offer!

  • The Town Library does now hold an ongoing year round book-sale during the libraries regular operating hours. Monday and Friday 12-6 and Wednesday and Saturday 10-4p

General Rules

  • Do not come to the library if you are sick with a transmissible disease including covid-19, the flu, etc.
  • Respect privacy, individual preference, and opinions of others inside the library.
  • Treat library property with respect. Practice good book handling behavior when borrowing books.
  • Be kind and polite to each other and to library staff.
  • Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children. Please assist them when cleaning up library toys.

Operating Hours

  • Monday 12-6
  • Tuesday 12-6
  • Wednesday 10-6
  • Thursday closed
  • Friday 12-6
  • Saturday 10-4
  • Sunday closed

Library Closures for 2023

  • September 4 - Labor Day
  • October 9 - Indigenous Peoples Day
  • November 11 - Veterans Day
  • December 25 - Christmas Day

Contact Information

  • Address: 930 Bog Road, East The Town, ME 04935
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 62, East The Town, ME 04935
  • Phone: (207) 923-3233
  • Email: vplibrary@gmail.com
  • Website: The Town P.L.

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Recreation

The mission of the The Town Recreation Department is to provide a variety of quality programs, activities, and facilities. We believe in creating positive experiences by providing both leisure activities and recreational programs for all ages that fulfill the needs of the community and create lasting memories.

In support of the mission, The Town Recreation will readily serve the community by providing:

  • Leisure activities that enhance skills, health, and self-esteem

  • Activities that incorporate current leisure trends and population demographics

  • Ways to stimulate grown in knowledge through leisure experiences.

  • Opportunities to build sense of community.

  • A network of services linking the community through collaboration and partnerships

  • Safe havens where participants feel welcome.

  • FUN for all!

    Recreation Committee bylaws are being revised.

Recreation Department News and Posts

  • Change has come to the The Town Recreation Department. With change there are always learning curves and things can seem not as organized as in the past, but things are coming together.
  • The Recreation Committee has expanded membership to include Senior Events, Special Events and Fundraising. Thank you to all those who have come forward to volunteer in each of the areas and youth sports as well.
  • The MRPA reduced tickets to Funtown/Splashtown sold well this summer. The Town Rec will take part again next summer (2024). Tickets are typically available by June 15 to purchase.
  • The Summer Concert Series at the Grange was well attended. Special thanks to Maine State Federal Credit Union for being a major sponsor as well as The Town Business Association for their donation.
  • Soccer season came together under the leadership of Commissioners John Fortin and Jessica Murray. 103 children participated in the program. Special thanks to all of the coaches and volunteers that helped make the program successful.
  • 2023-24 The Town Rec Youth Basketball Program has begun under the leadership of commissioner Kevin Phanor. 89 Children signed up to participate. The first game was on Dec. 2, 2023. At the last minute we had some coaching changes, which led to some miscommunications with parents. Hopefully everyone has the information they need and now let the fun begin.

Adult Open Gym Flyer

Senior Cribbage

**Cribbage Set**

Looking for something to do?! Come for an afternoon of cribbage! Really, anyone who wants to play cribbage is welcome to join. Coffee and Snacks will be provided!

  • Location: Town Office Board Room
  • When: Wednesday’s 1pm-3pm
  • For more information email khatch@email.net

Recreation Committee

Community Program Director - Karen Hatch

Members

  • AnneMarie Fortin (Term 2023)
  • Jessica Murray (Term 2023)
  • John Fortin (Term 2023)
  • Kevin Phanor (Term 2023)
  • Ryan Reed (Term 2023)
  • Vicki Limberger (Term 2023)
  • Kris Stewart (Term 2023)

Please visit us on Facebook and stay updated with the latest The Town Recreation Committee News!

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The Town Volunteering

“America runs on Dunkin’ but The Town Rec Department RUNS ON YOU!”

Adult Volunteers are needed to make these programs run smoothly… The more helping hands there are the less gets left out, mixed up, and undone. When there is a communication breakdown, equipment left behind, umpire scheduling issues etc. it is usually because one or two individuals are trying to do the work of 10. The more volunteers we have to share the load the fewer number of breakdowns encountered during the season.

Volunteer opportunities include Snack Shack Manager, Snack Shack volunteers, Dugout Bookkeepers, Assistant Coaches, Coaches and Field Maintenance Support. The Town and Dirigo League require all volunteers to go through a free background check for our children’s safety. If you can and want to volunteer, please do not wait to be asked, STEP UP and offer your help. Don’t be shy or wait to be ask! WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP and IDEAS. Coaching may seem like the most difficult thing to volunteer for but most of our coaches begin with the T-Ball children and learn as they go gaining experience right along with the children. You do not have previous experience, only patience and understanding to be a GREAT COACH.)

Note to Parents and Spectators: The main goal of the Recreation Program in The Town is for the children to get involved, learn how to interact with their peers through sports, be challenged in a supportive way and overcome these challenges, feel a sense of accomplishment NO MATTER WHAT THE SCORE. This means they need your support as well.

Thank you to all of our Coaches and Volunteers who are working hard with our The Town children and maintaining the The Town Recreation Athletic Fields!

Field Directions

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The Town Public Works Department General Information

The road crew maintains a total of 49.1 miles of town roads, of which 44.8 miles is paved and 4.3 are gravel roads. Examples of some of the maintenance performed by the Town Road crew are cutting brush, ditching, replacing culverts, grading, patching, roadside mowing, and sign replacement, to name a few.

  • The The Town Public Works Department consists of a road crew of four, and a solid waste facility of two workers.
  • The hours for the road crew are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the summer from May 1st to November 1st; and Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the winter.
  • The Town Garage and Sand/salt shed are located on the Bog Road in East The Town.

Road Commissioner - Gene Field

Mailbox Policy 2012

To view the mailbox policy adopted by the The Town Select Board on November 8, 2012

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Town of The Town Select Board

The Town of The Town is governed by a Select Board who meet every other Thursday night at 6:30pm in the town office meeting room. Board meetings during the summer months are usually scheduled once a month.

The public is invited to attend.

Member - Michael Poulin

Member - Rick Denico

Member - Chris French

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Town Assessor

For more information please visit our Town Assessor Page

Contact Information

  • Town Assessor - Ellery Bane
  • Phone: 872-2826
  • Call for Appt
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Town Clerk

For more information please visit our Town Clerk Page

Contact Information

  • Contact: Town Clerk - Catherine Coyne
  • Contact: Deputy - Stacy Richmond
  • Phone: 207-872-2826
  • Email: cathy@email.net
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Transfer Station

Residents who desire to hire the services of a hauler to pick up and deliver trash to the transfer station rather than making deliveries themselves can call:

  • Jeremy Dow at 213-5315
  • John Green at 649-3216 or 923-3411
  • George Hamar at 660-1619

Contact Information

Transfer Station Manager - George Hamar

Hours

  • Tuesday: 6:30am-4:30pm
  • Thursday: 6:30am-4:30pm
  • Saturday: 6:30am-4:30pm
  • Sunday: 6:30am-4:30pm

Please Note:

HOUSEHOLD TRASH DISPOSAL CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED AT THE TRANSFER STATION!

  • Effective January 24, 2019, the zero-sort recycling program has been eliminated. From this point on, put all of your zero-sort recyclables (EXCEPT CARDBOARD) in with your regular household garbage. The Town’s new trash disposal vendor called Coastal Resources of Maine, powered by Fiberight Technology and located in Hampden, will sort all of the trash that the Town sends to them and they will recycle all that they can from your waste. Let Fiberight do the work for you!

Now for the CARDBOARD…Because there is a mandatory cardboard recycling Town ordinance in effect, residents need to continue to separate the cardboard as you have always done.

That’s it! That’s all the changes. The rest of the disposal options for other than household garbage remain the same as they have been.

The Solid Waste Transfer Station is located on the Lombard Dam Road for use by The Town Residents, and for disposal of trash generated within Town.

  • Town Ordinance requires each resident to obtain a vehicle decal to affix to their vehicle to identify you as a The Town Resident.
  • These decals are available at the Transfer Station by showing proof of residency.

Disposal Fee Schedule (subject to change)

Current transfer station vehicle sticker is required and must be displayed.

  • Carpets & rugs --------------------------- $5.00 and up
  • Box springs & mattresses -------------------- $5.00 ea.
  • Upholstered chairs --------------------- -------- $5.00 ea.
  • Couches -------------------------------- ------------ $10.00 ea.
  • Other Misc. bulky items (Vacuum cleaners, computer chairs etc.) - $2.00 min.
  • Tires (with or without rims) ------------------------------ $2.00 and up
  • Fire extinguishers (dry chemical only) -------------------------- $5.00 ea.
  • Propane tanks (20lbs or less) -------------------------------------------.50-$5.00 ea.
  • Refrigerators, a/c’s, freezers, dehumidifiers, (other items containing freon) - $10.00 ea.
  • Computer monitors, towers, laptops ------------- $7.00 ea.
  • Televisions (any size) --------------------- ----------- $15.00 ea.
  • PCB ballasts --------------------------------------------- $2.00 Sm. $4.00 Lg.

Construction & Demolition Debris

Disposal of a yard or more or large loads of debris from a past or new renovation or demolition project require a Demolition Permit available at the transfer station.

  • Shingles or rolled roofing -------------------------- $7.00 per sq.
  • Vinyl siding & PVC piping ----------------------------- $2.00 min.
  • Non- treated wood (painted ok) – $2.00 Min. — $7.00 yd. – $15.00 truck or small single axle trailer
  • Pressure treated wood & Sheetrock (Drywall) ------- $2.00 min. – $10.00 yd.
  • Windows or other items with glass are accepted. Fees may apply for debris around the glass

Fees vary at attendant’s discretion on larger loads depending on materials and amounts

Other items with NO FEES

  • Computer mouse, keyboards, printers, copiers, cell phones, game consoles, stereos, other misc. electronics.
  • Fluorescent light bulbs (any size) including Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s)
  • Batteries (Automotive, lawn & tractor, Lithium, NiCad, small sealed lead acid, Etc.*Alkaline batteries are non-hazardous and can be safely disposed of into your normal household trash.)
  • Compost (leaves, grass clippings, garden waste) Waste oils & waste antifreeze ( no gasoline ) other chemicals must be disposed of properly.* see attendant Brush (tree branches, limbs etc.) logs no longer than 4 ft. up to 16” diameter and small stumps
  • Clean wood stove ashes (no other burnt debris)

Please place all above items into their designated areas. We thank you all for your recycling efforts.

Updated & Revised 2014 *All prices are subject to change

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