Independence Day Closure
The Town Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th 2024, in observance of Independence Day. We hope you all have a safe and fun holiday weekend!
Temporary Road Closure
The Monson - Elliotsville Road will be closed at the Williamantic Town Line from July 8th - July 22nd, 2024 for repairs.
Planning Board - Special Meeting
The Planning Board will conduct a Special Meeting regarding the Solar Ordinance on July 17th, 2024 at 5:30pm in the CoWorking Space
Closing Early - Thursday, June 13, 2024 - Annual Town Meeting
The Town Office will be closing at 5pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024 for the Annual Town Meeting.
The Town Meeting will be held at 6pm at the Monson Gym.
Accepting Sealed Bids for Floating Dock
Accepting bids for a Floating Dock until noon on June 14th, 2024. Dock can be seen at the Monson Beach. Please drop off sealed bids in an envelope to the Monson Town Office with 'Floating Dock Bid' on the front. To see photos of the dock see our Facebook page HERE
Town Manager Position
As many are aware, we were without a Town Manager for a brief period. Alaina Zelkan had been serving as the Interim Town Manager during the transition. At the May 9th Select Board meeting she accepted the Town Manager position. She has been with Monson in a variety of positions for a few years now and we are happy to have her as part of the team.
Plant Sale - June 1, 2024
The Beautification Committee will be holding another plant sale on Saturday, June 1st from 10am -12pm next to the Town Office. There are lots of great plants still available! To see their flyer click here: PLANT SALE FLYER
June 11, 2024 - State Primary Election
On Tuesday, June 11th, we will be open for voting at the Monson Gym for the State Primary Election from 8am to 8pm. To see the Notice of Election or Sample Ballots, please click the links below.
Online Maine Open Burn Permit
To obtain an open burn permit please apply through the website at Maine Open Burn Permit
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Town Office Closed
The Town Office will be closed on Friday, May 24th, 2024 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will be open for regular hours on Tuesday 8am - 4pm and Thursday 8am - 6pm.
SAND BID 2024
The Town of Monson is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of 1200 yards of screened winter sand, for three (3) years. Bids are due by June 7, 2024, at 3pm.
Sand shall be sharp and granular in nature with a minimum of ½ minus in size.
The Town of Monson shall at its own expense, require an aggregate sample and test to be completed before final acceptance of the bid if a need is determined. Tests will be conducted by towns authorized agent and testing firm. State of Maine DOT winter sand specs shall be used as the base comparison, with final option to be determined by the road commissioner, and testing firms’ recommendations.
School Budget Referendum and Town Meeting Warrants
The School Budget Referendum warrant, sample ballot and information are on the website under Residents - Town Meetings & School Budget Warrants. The referendum voting will be held June 11, 2024 at the Monson Gym from 8am to 8pm
The Town Meeting Warrant for June 13, 2024 is also found under this section of the website. The Town Meeting will be held at 6pm at the Monson Gym.
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Town Office Closed
The Town Office will be closed on Friday, May 24th, 2024 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will be open for regular hours on Tuesday 8am - 4pm and Thursday 8am - 6pm.
2024 Plant Sale - Sunday, May 26, 2024
2024 Plant Sale Poster All proceeds go to the Beautification Committee
Upcoming Municipal Officer Vacancies
1 Select Board Position - 3 year term Voting for Select Board will be held at the Town Office on Thursday, June 13, 2024 8am-5pm and at Town Meeting at 6pm
2 Planning Board Positions - one 4 year term, one 5 year term 3 Monson Utilities District Positions- one 3 year, two 5 year terms 2 Board of Appeals Positions - five year terms
Voting for all other positions will be voted on at Town Meeting
Sign Up at the Town Office - Deadline is Friday, May 31st.
Saturday, May 4th, 2024
There will be no brush accepted at the transfer station this weekend.
Beautification Committee Bulb Sale
The Beautification Committee is having a bulb sale for Fall planted bulbs. To view the options click HERE. Orders can be placed at the Town Office.
Town Manager Position
Town of Monson
The Town of Monson is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Town Manager
For full job description click HERE
Deadline for applications due by May 15, 2024
Applications and Resumes can be forwarded to manager@monsonmaine.org or dropped off to the Town Office.
Town of Monson is an equal opportunity employer.
Spring Clean Up Day - Saturday, April 27th
For more information on the Spring Clean Up Day see the poster here