Tax and Assessing
The Real Estate tax rate for 2023 is 11 mils, or $11 for every $1000 of valuation. 2023 taxes are due October 24, 2023. Interest begins on 10/25/2023.
Tax Maps and Commitments
Solid Waste/Recycle
Curbside pick of household trash Thursdays. Have trash out by 7:00 am.
Recyclables may be taken to the Pittsfield Transfer Station on Peltoma Avenue.
White goods
2024 Dates: April 27, June 29, August 31, and October 26, 8:00 to 3:30 @ Town garage
ACCEPTED ITEMS
Furniture
Appliances
Metals
TV's
Computers
Toilets
Sinks
Rugs
Plastic toys
Mattresses
Lattice
Lumber Scraps
Tire (4 per household)
Tire Rims (separated from tire)
Aluminum doors
Windows with metal trim
Hot water tank
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
Recyclable material
Sheet Rock
Bricks, cement, rocks, sand
Paint
Hazardous material
Household trash
Anything in trash bags
Propane tanks
Fluorescent bulbs
Marriage License
In Maine, you get your license at any town office. We have an "Intention of Marriage" form for you to fill out. When you sign this document, you are attesting that all of the information is accurate. There is no waiting period and no blood tests are required. The fee is $40.00. You will also need divorce papers (if divorced) or a death certificate (if widowed).
Cemetery and Genealogy
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Vondell Dunphy
Ann Foss
Nat Foss
Veterans Memorial Paving Stones Available
Memorial paving stones for the Veteran's Monument (located in the park) can now be purchased for $140 per stone. Size is 16 x 8 with inscription up to six lines (15 characters per line).
Palmyra Historical Society
Vehicle Registration
To re-register a vehicle: registration, a current insurance card, current mileage.
For a vehicle being registered for the first time:
Dealer Sales: Title application (blue copy), dealers certificate (green copy), current insurance card, current mileage.
Casual Sale: Title (if 1995 or newer), Bill of sale, current insurance card, current mileage
You may now
renew vehicle registration online.
Dog License
Dog licenses are handled by the Town Clerk's Office.
All dogs six months or older must be licensed by January 31st of each year.
A late fee of $25 will be charged for licenses issued after January 31st.
Proof of rabies vaccination and neuter/spay (if applicable) are required.
New tags will be available October 15th for the new year.
