General Assistance

The municipality of Palmyra administers a General Assistance program for the support of the poor. Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA 4305, the municipal officers have adopted an ordinance establishing that program. A copy of this ordinance is available for public inspection at the Town Office. Also available for inspection is a copy of the State's General Assistance statutes, as copies of the State law are made available to the municipality by the Maine Department of Human Services. Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so at the Palmyra Town Office during office hours. After hours applicants may contact Somerset County Dispatch 207-474-6386 The municipality's General Assistance administrator must issue a written decision regarding eligibility to all applicants within 24 hours of receiving an application. The Department of Human Services toll-free number, to call with a question regarding the General Assistance Program, is 1-800-442-6003. This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 MRSA 43044305. OFFICE HOURS ARE: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Monday, Thursday & Friday 8AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday & Wednesday Website address: palmyratown.org email address: palmyratown@roadrunner.com