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Announcements

Beginning in June the Town Office will be Closed on Mondays
The hours for the rest of the week will remain the same.
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 to 5:30 - Thursday & Friday 8:00 to 4:30
The Office is closed each work day 12:30 to 1:30 for lunch or to attend to business outside the office.

The Library will be open on Tuesday - 10 to Noon instead of Monday, beginning May 27th.

TextMyGov Announcement

The Town of Palmyra, ME is thrilled to introduce TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service! This service will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications.

Palmyra will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on Thursday, April 24, 2025 Residents may receive a text message from 91896 from Palmyra, ME initiating the service. You can choose to opt-out at any time by texting STOP.

If you don’t receive the initial message, you can choose to opt-in by texting the keyword “PALMYRA” to the number 91896. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply “YES” to confirm opt-in. Residents may receive notifications for events, road closures, emergencies, etc.

The town’s use of this technology is another example of how our community enhances resident services by implementing 21st-century solutions. We’re excited about this new way of communicating with residents and look forward to sharing important town notifications. Other governmental entities across the country are utilizing this system with great success. Stay informed, stay ahead.

Sincerely,

Town of Palmyra, ME

View terms and privacy policy info at textmygov.com/opt-in-terms-conditions
Msg & Data rates apply. Please visit: https://textmygov.com/


Employment App 2023.pdf

Public Works.doc

Abatement Request Form.pdf

General Assistance Application.pdf

2025 Town Meeting Minutes.PDF

Newport Roundabout.PDF

051425 Select Board Agenda.docx

Palmyra Park Boosters Club

Tax and Assessing

The Real Estate tax rate for 2024 is 11 mils, or $11 for every $1000 of valuation. 2024 taxes are due October 15, 2024. Interest begins on 10/16/2024.

Tax Maps and Commitments

Soup Kitchen

Located at the Town Hall
Contact: Pastor Herb 207-416-8159

General Assistance

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

2025 Dates: April 26, June 28, August 30, and October 25, 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.

Helpful Links

ourchamber.org
maine.gov
kvcog.org
firstpark.com
mrcmaine.org
maine.gov/ifw
homecare.org
affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicare-advantage-plans/maine/
addictiontreatmentdivision.org
digitalequitycenter.org/classes

Ordinances and Land Use Permit Applications

View Town Ordinances and Land Use Permit Applications


Concealed Handgun Carry Permit