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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

A Special Town Meeting has been scheduled for Saturday June 3, 2023
at the Shapleigh Town Hall beginning at 10:00am

You may view the warrant articles here:  June 3 Warrant
Information provided at the Public Hearing:  Public Hearing Presentation

RSU 57 Budget Referendum Vote

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 - REFERENDUM  JUNE 13, 2023
ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE AVAILABLE

Requests for a mailed ballot may be made by telephone or in writing. Ballots may also be picked up at the Clerk’s office by the voter or immediate family member

DEADLINE – THURSDAY JUNE 8, 2023

Sample ballots can be viewed here:  RSU57 SAMPLE BALLOT

Town Clerk’s Office - Town of Shapleigh
P O Box 26, Shapleigh, ME 04076 
636-2843 ext. 1 or 6

THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN TUESDAY, JUNE 13TH   8AM –8PM
AT THE SHAPLEIGH TOWN HALL 22 BACK RD

HELP WANTED- FLAGGER/LABORER POSITION

The Town of Shapleigh is seeking a Part Time-Temporary Flagger/Laborer for the Roads Department for.  Must be 18years or older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid drivers license, have a flexible schedule, be able to stand for long periods of time, and able to lift 50lbs. Duties to include, but not limited to: traffic control on work sites, cutting brush, filling pot holes, sweeping, and shoveling.  Must be able to provide own transportation to job sites.  Pay rate is $24.93 per hour, no benefits offered.
The application can be found on the Town's website at: www.shapleigh.net/town_administrator or can be picked up in person at 22 Back Road- Shapleigh, Maine 04076
Applications can be dropped off at 22 Back Road with the Town Administrator, emailed to townadmin@shapleigh.net, or mailed to PO BOX 26 Shapleigh, ME 04076

Mousam Lake Watershed Protection Project-Stormwater run off mitigation

Mousam Lake Watershed Protection Project: <--- Click here to see more information on the watershed protection efforts planned for the Mousam Lake Watershed.

What is stormwater run-off, what threats does it pose to our lakes and streams?  Please see the video below

 

Community Resources Page

Please visit the community resource page for links to services in the area

Live Stream Board of Selectmen's Meeting

The Board of Selectmen's meetings can now be streamed live via Town Hall Streams.  You can also view previous meetings.

Planning Board Survey Opportunity

The Planning Board is seeking input from taxpayers about the future of the town and the zoning.
Please view the survey they have created and submit it via this link:  Zoning Questionare (jotform.com)

New Veterans Property Tax Credit

A new disabled veteran benefit was enacted earlier this year through LD1986.  This is an additional benefit under the Property Tax Fairness Credit (36 M.R.S. § 5219-KK), which is an income tax credit handled by the Income Tax Division of Maine Revenue Services.  The credit is based on a veteran’s property tax, but it is claimed on the taxpayer’s Form 1040ME.  Here is the web page describing the credit: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/tax-relief-credits-programs/income-tax-credits/property-tax-fairness-credit

 

Any specific questions about the program should be directed to the Income Tax Division at 207-626-8475 or income.tax@maine.gov.

GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY!

The Town of Shapleigh needs involved citizens for the following boards and committees:

  • Board of Assessment Review
  • Capital Improvement Committee
  • Comprehensive Planning Committee
  • Conservation Commission 
  • Community Day Committee
  • Forest Trustee
  • RSU57 School Board Director (1) 1 year term vacant, (1) 2 year term vacant
  • Saco River Corridor Commission
  • Planning Board- Alternate
  • Williams Property Advisory Committee
  • Zoning Board of Appeals
You do not need to have experience in any field to fill these vacancies, just the willingness to learn and work together with your committee members and the taxpayers!

If you are interested or need more information, please fill out a form of interest and contact the Town Administrator

Medical Alert Buttons!

A Request from the Rescue Squad:
If you or a family member own a medical alert button, please update all the information with the company that services it.
This makes dispatching and responding to calls when the button is activated much more efficient.