PARKMAN NEWS—JUNE 2024 EDITION
Free fishing weekend is Saturday, June 1st through Sunday, June 2nd. On these days, anyone (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license. All other laws and regulations apply on these days.
The Parkman Grange will meet on Tuesday, June 4th at 5:00 p.m. at the Parkman Grange Hall. All are welcome to attend.
The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, June 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The Parkman Prowlers ATV Club will be having a fundraiser on Thursday, June 6th. Visit Pat’s Pizza at their Dover-Foxcroft location and 10% of all food proceeds will go directly to the ATV Club.
The Parkman Prowlers ATV Club will be having an ATV club ride and potluck BBQ on Saturday, June 8th. The club will supply hamburgers and hotdogs. They will be meeting at KC’s Country Store at 8:00 a.m. All are welcome!
Congratulations to all the 2024 PCHS graduates. Graduation is Sunday, June 9th at 1:00 p.m., and the last day of school for SAD #4 is Friday, June 14th and it is a half day with dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
The Primary Election and SAD #4 District Budget Validation Referendum will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voting will take place in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office. Absentee ballots are available at the Parkman Town Office. The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED for business on Election Day.
The Board of Selectmen will meet on Thursday, June 13th and Thursday, June 27th at 5:30 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The Parkman Prowlers ATV Club will meet on Monday, June 17th at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office. This is a potluck event, and all are welcome to attend.
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19th, in observation of Juneteenth National Independence Day.
The Transfer Station is open on Wednesdays 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.
If you would like to rent the Parkman Grange Hall, please contact Don Pepin at (207) 343-0274.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Building permits are available at the Parkman Town Office.
The Parkman Baptist Church holds worship services every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Lance Johnson is the Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at (207) 446-5459.
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 1999 or newer require a title.
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 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.
ATV registrations expire June 30, 2024. Stickers are now available. The cost to register new and renewal ATV’s is $75.00 for Maine residents and $120.00 for non-residents. ATV’s DO NOT require a title. If you are registering an ATV for the first time, please bring in a bill of sale or proof of sales tax paid at a dealer.
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 Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day.
Starting May 1, 2025 (next year), when you register or re-register your vehicle, you will receive the new Pine Tree Plates. If you would like to reserve your current plate number, including vanity and low-digit plates you can do so by paying $25.00. This reservation process will start on June 3, 2024. You can go to any BMV branch office, online at maine.gov/online/reservemyplate, or by mailing in a paper form that is available at the Parkman Town Office or online at maine.gov/sos/bmv/forms.
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 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.
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.
“Breaker Rock Beach” Summer Bible Camp will be held at the Parkman Baptist Church on Thursday, July 11th, 18th, 25th, and August 1, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is a free program for kids ages 5 to 12. Younger children are welcome to attend if accompanied by adults. There will be Bible stories, outdoor games, crafts, drama, and snacks each evening. There will be a water week with a water slide and other water activities on July 25th. For more information, please follow Parkman Baptist Church on Facebook.
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. Happy Summer to everyone on June 20th. 😊