NOVEMBER 13, 3-7:30 p.m., COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, GYM
The Town of Monson invites residents to participate in two community projects on Monday, November 13, from 3-7:30 p.m. at the Gym, with food provided.
From 3-5 p.m., the Village Partnership, with Maine DOT and our consultants from Gorrill Palmer, will present initial concepts and possible redesigns to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety through the village from the Blanchard Road to the Elliotsville Road. This will be the first chance for all of us to see the proposals, provide feedback, and discuss possible federal and state funding opportunities.
We will bring in food at 5 p.m. for all to join in. Please join us for any portion of the meetings you can.
From 5:30 to 730, our partners from Eastern Maine Development Corporation and the Maine Community Resilience Partnership will lead a workshop on setting community priorities for which we might receive state grants and reduce local property taxes. Input from residents will set our priorities.
Rescheduled Select Board Meeting
The Select Board has rescheduled their regular monthly meeting from Thursday, November 9, to Wednesday, November 15, at 5 p.m. at the Town Office meeting room.
November 7th Election
Referendum Voting will be held Tuesday, November 7th at the Monson Gym - 8am to 8pm
Veteran’s Day Closure
The Town Office will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veteran's Day! Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
Food Pantry Donations Requested
We are collecting food and monetary donations for the Sangerville Food Pantry. If you would like to help you can drop donations off to the Town Office until Friday, November 17th.
November 7, 2023 Referendum Election
There will be a referendum election on November 7, 2023. For the Notice of Election and Sample Ballot, please click HERE
Bids Being Accepted for Truck
Accepting bids for:
2010 Ford F-550 V10 with Dump Body, 109,000 Miles, including 9.5' Fisher V Plow and 2-yard Down Easter sander.
Equipment can be viewed behind the Town Office. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Deadline for bids is Thursday, November 9th at 5pm.
Planning Board Meeting Tuesday October 17th at 5:30pm
There will be a Planning Board meeting today, Tuesday October 17th at 5:30pm in the CoWorking Space/Back Room of the Town Office.
Agenda: Further discussion of developing solar ordinance
Dog tags are in!
NEW DOG LICENSE TAGS ARE IN! You may start licensing dogs on Tuesday, October 17th. $6 for spayed/neutered, $11 for unaltered.
Please remember your dogs must be licensed by December 31st or there will be an additional $25 fee PER DOG issued by the State.
SkillFire for Kids - October 21st at 11am
SkillFire will be held Saturday, October 21st at 11am at the Monson Public Library. Explore and learn new skills in fun team-based activities. See the poster for the event HERE
Maine Craft Weekend October 7th & 8th
Monson is a featured town for this weekend's Maine Craft Weekend being held October 7th & 8th. There will be multiple artists participating with galleries, exhibitions, and interactive demonstrations. For more information check out the schedule of events HERE
Town Office Closed - Friday, October 6th
The Town Office will be closed Friday, October 6th in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
Special Town Meeting - September 14, 2023 at 5:30pm
Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held at 5:30pm on September 14, 2023 can be viewed by clicking HERE
Friday, September 1st - Closing for Labor Day
The Town Office will be closed on Friday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Weekend!
2023 Tax Bills
The Town of Monson mailed property tax bills this week. The 30-day two-percent (2%) discount period runs until September 17, 2023. Interest will accrue beginning October 2, 2023.
Many people have inquired, and we appreciate your prompt response. We want you to know the bills have been mailed, and if you are expecting a bill and do not receive a bill by next week, please contact the town office to make sure we have your correct mailing address. Thank you.
Beach Float
The Town of Monson is going to be accepting bids for the former beach float, which can be seen at the beach. Sealed bids need to be dropped off at the Town Office by 5pm on Thursday, August 31st.
Float is 9’ by 7’4”
Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 15 at 5:30pm
There will be a Planning Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 15th in the Co-Working Space at 5:30pm.
SELECT BOARD/BOARD OF ASSESSORS WORK SESSION August 8, 2023, at 5 p.m.
The Monson Select Board and Town Manager will hold a priority setting work session at the Town Office meeting room at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The work session is open to the public. The Select Board and Town Manager will discuss priorities, but the Select Board will not be taking any votes.
The Select Board will hold the regular second-Thursday-of-the-month Select Board meeting next Thursday, August 10, 2023, and the agenda will be posted early next week.
Public Hearing August 10, 2023
A public hearing will be held at the Monson Town Office on August 10, 2023 at 5:30pm. This will be a public hearing on an “Amendment to the Town of Monson Land Use Ordinance, Sect 5, Rural Residential District (RRD) Dimensional Requirement” for consideration of language to certify for a September 14, 2023, Special Town Meeting warrant, to be described as “Shall the Town vote to approve an Amendment to the Town of Monson Land Use Ordinance, Section 5, Rural Residential District (RRD) Dimensional Requirement.”
Planning Board proposed Amendment article language, page 48 Land Use Ordinance of the Town of Monson, can be seen HERE.
Gorrill Palmer & Maine DOT
Gorrill Palmer consultants and the Maine DOT will be doing a site visit on Thursday, July 13th to gather technical information for the traffic study they are conducting for the Town of Monson. The site visit will begin at the Town Office at 10a.m. and the public is welcome to attend or speak with the team during their visit.