PARKMAN NEWS—APRIL 2023 EDITION
The Parkman Grange will meet on Tuesday, April 4th at 5:00 p.m. at the Parkman Grange Hall. Anyone interested in helping with community events is invited to come hear about their plans for the Spring. For more information, please contact Sue Manchester at 277-3942.
Congratulations to those elected and re-elected at the Annual Town Meeting: Kyle McKenney, Selectman; Carl O’Donnell, SAD #4 School Board Member; Christian McGinn, Planning Board Member; and Rita Bagliani, Harvey Memorial Library Trustee.
Happy Easter to all on Sunday, April 9, 2023. The Parkman Baptist will hold a brunch at 9:45 a.m. and an Easter Egg Hunt for kids at 10:00 a.m. The service will begin at 10:15 a.m. and all are welcome to attend.
The Parkman Trailblazers Snowmobile Club will meet on Tuesday, April 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office.
The Board of Selectmen will meet on Thursday, April 13th at 5:30 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The Parkman Grange will be having their 9th annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, April 15th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Young ladies are invited to come with their Daddy or an important adult in her life. DJ Steve Boddy will be spinning tunes and having dance contests, games, and giving away prizes. Keepsake photos will be taken to remember the evening. Light refreshments will be served. The cost is $5.00 per person and tickets will be available at the door.
SAD #4 School Vacation week is April 17th through April 21st. They will have an early release day on Friday, April 14th. Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m.
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Monday, April 17th in observance of Patriots Day.
Building permits are available at the Parkman Town Office.
The 2023 boat registrations are available. If you are registering a boat for the first time, you will need a bill of sale or proof of sales tax paid at a dealer at time of registration. Registration fee is based on length of boat and horsepower. Boats DO NOT require a title.
Lance Johnson is the Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at 446-5459.
The Parkman Historical Society will hold its Spring meeting on Sunday, April 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Susan Griffith, 433 North Dexter Road in Parkman. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to bring pictures from the past.
There will be an ATV Meeting on Wednesday, April 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Cambridge Town Office. All Parkman residents are urged to attend.
The Transfer Station is open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. It will be opening on Wednesdays beginning May 3, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please have your Transfer Station sticker visible to the attendants.
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.
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.
Stephen Lackey is the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at 343-2013.
Proof of insurance is required all vehicles. The Town Office accepts electronic proof of insurance, or you can have your insurance agent fax proof to 876-9704 or email proof to townofparkman@yahoo.com.
Minnie Bridge Scholarship applications are now available at the Parkman Town Office. This $500 scholarship is for 2nd year higher education students in the SAD #4 area. Please mail applications and all required materials to Parkman Grange, PO BOX 114, Guilford, ME 04443 or drop them off at the Parkman Town Office. The deadline is July 14, 2023.
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 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.
White’s Family Redemption is open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are closed Sunday and Monday. They are located on the Crow Hill Road in Parkman. They can be reached at 876-2681.
The Parkman Grange is having their 21st Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 13th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The guest of honor this year is Kylee Coburn. She is always a friendly and helpful person to all who come into the Town Office. She also organized the very successful Parkman Bicentennial Celebration last year. Emma Calnan and Julie Harrington will provide entertainment. The cost is $5.00 per person. Reservations are required for this very popular event and can be made by calling Sue at 277-3942.
Stephen Lackey is the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at 343-2013.
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 request at the same time.
The Moose permit applications are now available online at www.maine.gov/ifw. The deadline for completion is by 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2023. The Moose Lottery drawing will be held in June of 2023.
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, fax is 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.