Advisories and Notices

annual town meeting

The Municipal and School Elections will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Community Center located at 127 Middle Street from 8:45 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Click here to view the Sample Ballot.

Absentee Ballots can be requested by any of the following:

Voter may call the Town Office at 778-6539
Downloading this form, and put in drop box outside the Town Office or mail to the Town Clerk.
Visit the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours Monday - Friday 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Order online at www.maine.gov
Regular absentee ballots are available until 5:00 P.M. on the fourth business day prior to any election. After that, it's by special circumstances during the three business days prior to any election.

The Town of Farmington Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at the Mt. Blue High School Auditorium located at 129 Seamon Road.

Click here to download a PDF of the 2023 Warrant.

posted roads as of tuesday, february 14, 2023

Click here for the list of roads being posted.

The Town of Farmington has a parking ban beginning November 15, 2022 until April 15, 2023 (See 12-3.13 of the Traffic Ordinance for more details). Click here to download the Traffic Ordinance. Click here to download the Public Works Winter Roads Plan.

farmington police department

THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITY LOCATED ON 116 FRANKLIN AVENUE IS NOW OPEN

MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

All transactions (cash, credit card, check) will no longer be accepted at Farmington Police Department. Payments will be made at the Farmington Town Office during their regular business hours at 153 Farmington Falls Road. For fingerprints, copies of police reports, concealed weapons permit applications, for example, you will make payment at the Town Office, then bring your receipt to the Police Department at 116 Franklin Avenue for services to be rendered.

Parking Tickets can be paid online using the information on the ticket. www.tocite.net/farmingtonmaine/portal

Crash Reports can be accessed online at this link: https://secure.crashdocs.org/#/

Questions? Feel free to call first, (207)778-6311

THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON IS REQUESTING PROPOSALS AND BIDS FOR THE "TAX EQUALIZATION PROJECT".

Written proposals and sealed bids are requested to be returned to the Farmington Assessor's Office no later than March 31, 2023 at 3:30 P.M. Click here for the more information.

FARMINGTON FALLS BRIDGE NOTICE

Starting October 3, 2022, the Farmington Falls Bridge will be reduced to one 16' wide lane of alternating traffic starting at 7:00 a.m. for bridge reconstruction. If you have any questions you can call MDOT at 207-562-4228. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

maine water assistance program

This program is being funded with federal American Rescue Plan Act appropriations and is being made available to water and wastewater utilities in Maine for their customers who may have fallen behind on their bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information or on the following link https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/energy/energydetails/mwap

town boards and committees

The Town of Farmington is inviting any interested residents to volunteer their time to serve on the following Town Boards/Committees:

*Board of Appeals		*Planning Board
*Board of Assessment Review		*Recreation Committee
*Budget Committee		*Revolving Loan Fund
*Conservation Commission		*Zoning Board

This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute your thoughts, ideas, and input in general.

Click here for an application.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click here to see the current positions.

town office online services

In keeping with the CDC and WHO’s recommendation to implement social distancing to help slow the spread of the virus, we want to share the following information. Citizens have the following options to conduct municipal business:

Renew Your Vehicle Registration: This can be done through a link on our website. Go to www.farmington-maine.org/motor-vehicle-registration and click on the Rapid Renewal link. You will need your old registration, insurance card and mileage.

Re-register Your ATV, Boats and Hunting & Fishing Licenses: This can be done on the State’s website at http://www.maine.gov/ifw/ and scroll down the page to “Information for Your Maine Outdoor Adventure” and there are links to buy your hunting and fishing license, register your ATV or Boat, etc. You will need your old license and a printer. The online boat registration link is https://www5.informe.org/online/boat/ . If you have questions on re-registering online, please give us a call at 778-6539.

New Registration: Dealer Sale Can be Emailed

Blue Application for Title (MVT-2)
Invoice showing Sales Tax Paid
Insurance
Color of Vehicle

New Registration: Private Sale Mailed Only

Title or Blue Copy of Application for Title (from your lienholder)
Bill of Sale (Original)
Insurance (Can be emailed)
Color of Vehicle
Other

Pay Your Taxes and Sewer Bill: Although we cannot accept payments online, we do accept credit and debit card payments by phone during regular business hours. Please note that a convenience fee of 2.5% will be added to each transaction. We accept checks for your payment mailed to Town of Farmington, 153 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938. Documents and payments can be deposited in the secure drop box to the right of the main entrance of the Town Office. If you need a receipt sent to you, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment or you may include your email address for an email receipt. Please also include your phone number on your payment in case there are any questions. We also recently sent out Declaration forms.

Request an Absentee Ballot: This can be done on the State’s website at: www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl or by calling us at 778-6539 or emailing the Town Clerk at to request an application.

Although we enjoy seeing our community members in the office, in light of the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 recommendations, please take advantage of the options above to help us reduce the spread of the virus. As always, feel free to contact us at 778-6539 Monday – Friday 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. or email Mavis Gensel- . You can also go to our Administration page for further contact information.

Thank you for your cooperation during this public health emergency. We urge you to follow the CDC guidelines and stay well.

Dog licenses

The State of Maine requires that dogs be licensed in the town of residence of the owner. Each dog six months of age or older must be licensed.

Dog licenses expire on December 31st of each year. An additional late fee of $25 will be imposed after January 31st of each year.

The cost at the City Clerk’s office is $6.00 for an altered dog, $11.00 for an unaltered one. To receive a license, dog owners must show a State of Maine rabies certificate, a spay or neuter certificate, and provide your dog’s veterinarian’s name and phone number (if this information isn’t already on file at the Clerk’s office).

To register your dog online, the following link will take you to the State's website: https://apps1.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/dog_license/index.pl

Bus Services

Western Maine Transportation Service (WMTS) has established a commuter bus route between Farmington and Lewiston-Auburn that runs Monday through Friday. Click here to see the schedule and fare information.

WMTS also has public bus service running between Rangeley, Phillips, Strong, and Farmington every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Click here for more information or call 800-393-9335.

Waltons Mill Dam

Click here to download a PDF of the Walton’s Mill Dam Removal and Park Improvement Project Update.

CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT PAYMENTS

The Town of Farmington is now accepting credit and debit card payments in person at the Municipal Building during regular business hours. Please note that a convenience fee of 2.5% will be added to each transaction. We hope that you find this service convenient and useful in your future transactions with the Town of Farmington.

Maine's Unclaimed Property Program

Unclaimed Property consists of money and other personal assets that are considered lost or abandoned when an owner cannot be located after a specified period of time. Unclaimed Property does not include real estate, animals or vehicles.

You can search the Treasurer's Unclaimed Property List at www.maine.gov/upsearch