Welcome to the Town of Northport, Maine

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On behalf of the Town of Northport, welcome to our website.  This website is dedicated to the citizens of Northport.  It offers residents and visitors ready access to information concerning municipal government departments, the services they provide, ordinances and a schedule of events.

 If you have any questions or comments, we would like to hear from you.  Please feel free to contact us at bookkeeper@northportmaine.org.



 ANNOUNCEMENTS



NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

There will be a Public Hearing on the Proposed Fireworks Ordinance and Proposed Citizens Initiative Referendum for the Withdrawal From RSU #20, and an informational meeting on the DOT plans for work on Route 1.  The meeting will be held at the Edna Drinkwater Elementary School on May 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.  The Proposed Fireworks Ordinance will be voted on at the Annual Town Meeting on June 4, 2012 and the Proposed Citizens Initiative Referendum for the Withdrawal From RSU #20 will be voted on at the State Primary Election on June 12, 2012.



NEW GREEN TRANSFER STATION WINDSHIELD STICKERS BEGINNING JULY 1ST.

Beginning July 1st, everyone will be required to have a new green windshield sticker in order to use the Transfer Station.  There is no charge for the windshield sticker and they my be picked up at the Town Office, the Transfer Station, and they will be available at the Annual Town Meeting on June 4th. 

Also, as of July 1st, the Transfer Station will no longer be accepting cash for the purchase of dump stickers or the disposal of debris.  They will only be acceping checks as payment.

The Selectboard would also like to remind everyone that the Transfer Station is for residential use only.  Contractors and businesses are not allowed to dispose of items at the Transfer Station because of the license limitations from the DEP.



SEVERAL HOUSES IN BAYSIDE HAVE HAD THEIR COPPER PIPES STOLEN:

It has been reported that several houses in Bayside have had their copper pipes stolen and they are not becoming aware until they are opening their homes for Spring.  We urge everyone to check your pipes before turning you water on, and also contact the Waldo County Sheriff's Department if you see anything suspicious in your neighborhood.


STATE OF MAINE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LIST

There are several Northport residents that are listed on the State of Maine Unclaimed Property List.  To see if you have unclaimed property, please click on this link.  There are also instructions on how to claim your property if you do find your name listed.



2012 MOORING PERMITS:

The 2012 mooring permit renewals have been mailed to permit holders.  To obtain an application for a permit for a new mooring, contact the Town Office or click here.



HEATING FUEL BIDS

The Town is seeking bids for heating fuel for the 2012 - 2013 season. Sealed bids must be turned in to the Town Office at 16 Beech Hill Road no later than Noon on May 18, 2012 for opening at the May 21, 2012 Select Board Meeting.  Specs may be picked up at the Town Office during regular business hours. (The Select Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.)





What's new in Northport?

The Northport Warm Neighbors Fuel Fund

The Town Office Is Now Accepting Credit Card Payments

Knights Pond/Wyman Park Survey

House Number Signs Available

Zero Sort Recycling



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To contact us, our telephone number is 207-338-3819,

fax 207-338-3596

or by email at bookkeeper@northportmaine.org.

The address of the Town Office is:

16 Beech Hill Road

Northport, Maine 04849

Office Hours

The town office is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon


Transfer Station Hours

The transfer station is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There is a $1.50 per bag disposal fee and you may purchase your trash stickers either at the town office or at the transfer station.