PARKMAN NEWS—JANUARY 2024 EDITION
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 1, 2024, in observance of New Years. We hope everyone has a Happy New Year!
The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, January 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The Parkman Prowlers ATV Club will have a winter get together on Monday, January 8th at 5:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office. This will be a potluck event and all are welcome to come hang out and have a good time!
The Parkman Trailblazers Snowmobile Club will meet on Tuesday, January 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office.
There will be a public hearing on Thursday, January 11th at 5:30 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office regarding amendments to the Solar Ordinance.
The Board of Selectmen will meet on Thursday, January 11th and Thursday, January 25th at 5:30 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
SAD #4 schools will not have school on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
Just a friendly reminder that all dogs six months and older must be licensed by January 31, 2024, 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.
SAD #4 schools will have an early release day on Friday, January 26th. Dismissal is at 11:30 a.m.
The fiscal year for the Town of Parkman ends on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 1:00 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 January 31st.
Lance Johnson is the Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at 446-5459.
New Title Law: Vehicles that are 26 model years and older will be exempt from the requirement for a certificate of title (1998 and older effective January 1, 2024).
The Transfer Station is open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Please have your Transfer Station sticker available to show the attendants.
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.
Sonia Sanborn is no longer the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Parkman. Please reach out to the Parkman Town Office at 876-3730 if you are interested in being the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Parkman or if you have any animal issues.
Fire permits can be obtained at KC’s Country Store: 876-4111 and from Danny White at 85 Crow Hill Road: 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 time of registration, both parties must be present to sign the title in front of the clerk.
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.
Reminder: If SAD #4 schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Parkman Town Office will be closed too.
ATTENTION: The winter sand shed by the old barn at the Parkman Town Office is for Parkman residents only, personal use only, no commercial. Please limit sand to 2 five-gallon buckets per storm. Thank you!
The Parkman Grange will not meet this month. The Grange Hall is closed for the winter and will reopen for Town Meeting in March of 2024.
As of October 1, 2023, all 2023 unpaid property taxes are accruing interest at 8%.
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.
The 2024 snowmobile registration and stickers are now available. The fee is $60.00 for 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 the time of registration. Snowmobiles DO NOT require a title.
White’s Family Redemption is open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. They are located on Crow Hill Road in Parkman. 876-2681 for questions or to reach them outside of business hours.
The Parkman Baptist Church holds worship services every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
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/debit cards in person and over the phone. There is a 3% surcharge when using your credit/debit card. Happy New Year to everyone. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2024! 😊