PARKMAN NEWS—AUGUST 2023 EDITION
The Parkman Prowlers ATV Club will meet on Monday, July 31st at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office. All are welcome to attend.
The 2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery Application is available online at www.mefishwildlife.com. The deadline for entries is August 1, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.
The Parkman Grange will meet on Tuesday, August 1st at 5:00 p.m. at the Parkman Grange Hall. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Sue Manchester at 277-3942.
The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The Parkman Prowlers ATV Club will be having a club ride on Saturday, August 5th. All are welcome to join. They will be meeting at KC’s Country Store at 8:00 a.m. and riding to Bingham. Please bring snacks and lunch.
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Tuesday, August 8th, Wednesday, August 9th, and Thursday, August 10th for staff to attend Motor Vehicle trainings.
The Board of Selectmen will meet on Thursday, August 10th and Thursday, August 24th at 5:30 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The Minnie Bridge Scholarship Supper will be held on Saturday, August 12th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Parkman Grange Hall. The menu will include smoked pork loin, vegetable side dishes, yeast rolls, desserts, and beverages. Supper is by donation; all proceeds will go directly to the scholarship fund. Winners of the Minnie Bridge Scholarship will be announced at the supper.
The Parkman Prowlers ATV Club will be having their first Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office.
If you would like to rent the Parkman Grange Hall, please contact Don Pepin at 343-0274.
Fire permits can be obtained at KC’s Country Store from Pam Sukis: 876-4111, and from Danny White at 85 Crow Hill Road: 876-2681.
The Transfer Station is open on Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Please have your Transfer Station sticker visible to the attendants.
Building permits are available at the Parkman Town Office.
Lance Johnson is the Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at 446-5459.
The Historical Society will host an evening picnic on Sunday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. at the home of Keith and Ethel Swartley, 375 State Hwy 150 in Parkman. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to bring old photos.
Proof of insurance is required to register all vehicles. The Town Office accepts electronic proof of insurance, or you can have your insurance agent email proof to townofparkman@yahoo.com.
If you need a certified copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate please call ahead to the Parkman Town Office at 876-3730. The fee is $15.00 for one copy, and $6.00 for any additional copies of the same record requested at the same time.
The Parkman Baptist Church holds worship services every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
The 136th Piscataquis Valley Fair will take place Thursday, August 24th through Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the Fairgrounds in Dover-Foxcroft. For a complete list of events go to www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com.
The first day of school for SAD #4 is Tuesday, August 29th for pre-k to freshman. Sophomores through Seniors start on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Sonia Sanborn is the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Parkman. She can be reached at 876-3000 (h) or 343-0455 (c).
The Sangerville Food Cupboard (Universalist Unitarian Church) is open the first and third Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. They are located at the corner of Church and Main Street in downtown Sangerville. For more information, please call 277-4221.
White’s Family Redemption is open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. They are located on the Crow Hill Road in Parkman. They can be reached at 876-2681.
When doing a private sale, if there are two names on the prior title you must have both signatures on the back of the title to register the vehicle. If you are doing a title in two names at the time of registration, both parties must be present to sign the title in front of the clerk. Please note that when doing a private sale, a 1995 to current year vehicle will need a title indefinitely.
Interest of 8% will begin accruing October 1, 2023, on all unpaid 2023 property taxes.
The fee for a marriage license is $40.00. Marriage applications are valid 90 days from issue. Both the bride and groom must sign the application in the presence of a clerk at the Parkman Town Office. If this is not your first marriage, please bring in a copy of your divorce decree or a death certificate when completing the application. Please note that you must call the Parkman Town Office at 876-3730 to schedule an appointment to obtain your marriage license.
The Parkman Town Office is open Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The phone number is 876-3730, email is townofparkman@yahoo.com, and website is www.parkmanmaine.com. We accept credit cards in person and over the phone. There is a 3% surcharge when using your credit/debit card. Please note that our fax line is not currently working, so if you have tried to fax us something, please email it. Thank you!