DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER
Muzzleloader season is from December 2nd through December 14th and the cost for a muzzleloader license is $14.00.
The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
SANTA IS COMING TO THE PARKMAN GRANGE: On Saturday, December 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to hear the kids’ wishes, take pictures, and hand out gifts. There will be 6 simple crafts to make for presents to give to family or friends. Christmas cookies and hot cocoa will be served. In the spirit of Christmas and giving, this party is a gift to the community from the Grange. The Parkman Grange is located at the corner of State Hwy 150 and North Dexter Road.
The Cambridge Community Clothes Closet is open December 4th and December 18th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and December 7th and December 21st from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. They are in the basement of the Cambridge Baptist Church, 9 North Road in Cambridge. All clothing is free. For more information, please call (207) 277-3234.
The Parkman Trailblazers Snowmobile Club will meet on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office. All are welcome to attend. Please help support the local snowmobile club by joining today. Applications are available at the Parkman Town Office ($30 for a family, $50 for a business membership).
The Board of Selectmen will meet on Thursday, December 12th at 5:30 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The distribution for the SAD #4 Santa Project will be on Sunday, December 15th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Parkman Grange Hall.
SAD #4 Christmas break: Last day before break is a half a day, dismissal is at 11:30 on Friday, December 20th. School will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED Monday, December 23-Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.
The Parkman Baptist Church holds worship services every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend. They will have a candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday, December 24th at 6:00 p.m.
Sonia Sanborn is the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Parkman. She can be reached at (207) 343-0455.
Proof of insurance is required to register all vehicles. The Town Office accepts electronic proof of insurance, or you can have your agent email proof to townofparkman@yahoo.com.
The 2025 snowmobile registration and stickers are available. The fee is $60.00 for Maine residents, and $124.00 for non-residents. If you are registering your snowmobile for the first time, please bring in a bill of sale or proof of sales tax paid from a dealer at time of registration. Snowmobiles DO NOT require a title.
The Transfer Station is open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Please have your Transfer Station sticker visible to the attendants inside of your vehicle.
Lance Johnson is the Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at (207) 446-5459.
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 (207) 277-4221.
If you need a certified copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate please call ahead to the Parkman Town Office at (207) 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.
Just a friendly reminder that all dogs six months and older must be licensed by January 31, 2025, or a state mandated $25.00 late fee will apply. The fee for a male/female is $11.00, and 6.00 for a spayed or neutered dog. The state has rolled out a new platform for us to use when registering dogs. Please continue to be patient with us during this transition. Please bring in your current rabies certificate and proof of sterilization if applicable. If your dog is microchipped, please bring in all that information as well. We need to know the manufacturer/brand of the chip.
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 time of registration, both parties must be present to sign the title in front of the clerk. Please note that all vehicles 1998 or newer require a title.
As of October 1, 2024, all 2024 unpaid property taxes are accruing interest at 8.5%.
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year’s Day. We hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year!
Fire permits can be obtained at KC’s Country Store: (207) 876-4111 and from Danny White at 85 Crow Hill Road: (207) 876-2681.
The fiscal year for the Town of Parkman ends on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Property taxes unpaid at that time will appear in the annual Town Report. Any requests to the Selectmen for articles in the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting must be received by the close of business on January 31, 2025.
White’s Family Redemption will be open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They can be reached at (207) 876-2681 if you have any questions. They are located at 85 Crow Hill Road in Parkman.
Starting May 1, 2025, when you register or re-register your vehicle, you will receive the new Pine Tree Plate. If you would like to reserve your current plate number, including vanity and low-digit plates, you are strongly encouraged to do so now by going to any BMV branch office, online at www.maine.gov/online/reservemyplate, or by mailing in a paper form that is available at the Parkman Town Office or online at www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/forms. There is a one-time fee of $25.00 to reserve your current plate number.
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 (207) 876-3730, fax is (207) 876-9704, 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. Merry Christmas to everyone on Wednesday, December 25th. 😊