PARKMAN NEWS—APRIL 2024 EDITION
The Parkman Grange will meet on Tuesday, April 2nd 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 (207) 717-6248.
The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
Congratulations to those elected and re-elected at the Annual Town Meeting: Michael Perigo, Selectman; Jennifer Perigo, SAD #4 School Board Member; Thomas Sawyer, Planning Board Member; and Ann Clifford, Harvey Memorial Library Trustee.
SAD #4 schools will not be in session on Monday, April 8th due to the Solar Eclipse.
The Parkman Prowlers ATV Club will have their first official meeting/potluck on Monday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office. All are welcome to attend. Membership forms will be available at the meeting.
The Parkman Trailblazers Snowmobile Club will meet on Tuesday, April 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office.
The Board of Selectmen will meet on Thursday, April 11th and Thursday, April 25th in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The Parkman Historical Society will meet on Friday, April 12th at 5:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office. All are welcome to attend.
The Parkman Grange will be hosting their annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, April 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Young ladies of all ages are invited to come with their dad or an important guy in their life. Admission is $5.00 per person at the door. DJ Steve Boddy will be spinning tunes and having dance games for prizes. Keepsake photos will be taken to remember the evening.
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Monday, April 15th in observance of Patriots Day.
SAD #4 School Vacation week is April 15th through April 19th. They will have an early release day on Friday, April 12th. Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m.
Tim Johnston is the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at (207) 343-2104. For all wildlife issues, please contact a Game Warden at (207) 695-3756.
New Title Law: Vehicles that are 26 model year and older will be exempt from the requirement for a certificate of title (1998 and older effective 01/01/2024).
The 2024 Moose Permit Lottery Applications will be accepted online only beginning April 1st until May 15th at 11:59 p.m.
Building permits are available at the Parkman Town Office.
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 (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.
The 2024 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. Please bring in your current driver’s license or unexpired state ID at the time of registration.
The Transfer Station is open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. It will be opening on Wednesdays beginning May 1, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please have your Transfer Station sticker visible to the attendants.
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.
Applications for the Minnie Bridge Scholarship ($500) are available at the Parkman Town Office and at the bulletin board on the Grange porch. This scholarship is for 2nd year higher education students in the SAD #4 area. Please mail the completed applications and all required materials to the Parkman Grange, PO BOX 114, Guilford, ME 04443 or drop them off at the Parkman Town Office. The deadline to apply is July 12, 2024. Winners will be announced in August.
The Cambridge Community Clothes Closet is open the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. They are located at the Cambridge Baptist Church, 9 North Road in Cambridge. For more information, please call (207) 277-3234.
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 can be reached at (207) 876-2681 for questions and they will take bottles and cans on days they are closed if you call ahead.
The Parkman Baptist Church holds worship services every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
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.
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.
The Parkman Grange is having their 22nd Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The guest of honor this year is Kellie Brasier. Tea, sandwiches, sweets, and beverages will be served. Live entertainment and lots of door prizes make this a special occasion which has become a Spring tradition for family and friends. Admission is $5 per person, under 5 is free. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Sue at (207) 717-6248.
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 (207) 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 (207) 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.