Welcome to Stetson...

Welcome to Stetson, Maine! A small town with just over 1,000 residents, Stetson has always taken pride in its strong rural character. Located 17 miles west of Bangor, people originally came to settle here because of the scenic beauty, excellent farmland after it was cleared, and an abundance of lumber. Natural resources including forestland, abundant wildlife, wetlands, water resources and unique natural areas contribute greatly to the quality of life. At six miles square, Stetson continues to provide open space and recreational activities such as fishing, snowmobiling, hunting, canoeing, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Pleasant Lake, located entirely within the town's borders, is a scenic 798 acre lake known for its excellent fishing and clean water. A scattering of camps and homes around its seven miles of shoreline have not detracted from its beauty or character. A second source of community pride is our historic Stetson Meetinghouse. Located in the center village, this beautiful building continues to serve as a gathering place for town meetings, public functions and community dinners.

While Bangor is the economic/employment center of the area, Stetson has taken on the identity of a bedroom - type community. Although experiencing moderate population growth, the town continues to maintain a rural, relaxed, yet active community atmosphere. Town government has always had the good fortune to have strong and conscientious leadership. Stetson has a history of fiscal responsibility, a relatively stable tax rate and maintains a capacity for growth. While welcoming such growth, Stetson continues to encourage safeguards and goals for protecting its natural resources and quality of life features well into the future.

 

Hunting & Fishing
Licenses Online

Register
Atv/Snowmobile
Online

Upcoming Events and Reminders


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Tuesdays Trash Pickup

Trash must be out for pickup by 6:30am Tuesday mornings. **Reminder: It is the responsibility of the resident to take care of the trash totes.  The black pins holding the cover on have been known to come out resulting in lost covers during dumping. Please inspect the tote to insure the pins are secure. Contact the Town Office if you are missing or have a faulty pin.

Proposed Food Sovereignty Ordinance click here

Upcoming Events

 Veterans dinner Saturday May 16th, 1:00pm at the Community Center, everyone is welcome. Veterans eat free. Donations will be used to buy flags to put up in town.

The RSU64 Annual District Budget Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7pm in the CCES cafeteria.  The referendum approving the action taken at the District Budget Meeting will occur the following Tuesday, on June 9, 2026.  All registered voters are encouraged to participate in this two-step process. 

The 2026-2027 Proposed Budget can be found at the district website: www.rsu64schools.org or by clicking this link: RSU 64 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.  Hard copies are also available at each school and town office.

Electon Day, Tue June 9th at the Town Office Complex.

Annual Town meeting, Sat June 13th at 10:00am. at Town Office Complex.

June 19th Juneteenth, Town Office closed,

June 30th Town Office closed for year end closing.

 

Fire Department

The Town of Stetson’s Fire Department is presently covered by the Town of Levant and Northern Light Rescue.

Selectmen’s Meetings

          2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.  We welcome and appreciate your questions and participation.

          Animal Control Officer

          Proper procedure if finding a stray animal:
Please contact Danielle Withee, ACO 207-745-1130 instead of posting on Facebook. This ensures the pet/animal gets the proper care and/or attention needed, whether it be reunited with the owner or taken to the animal shelter. Thank you.

Code Enforcement Officer

Every Thursday from 5 pm -7 pm
Please walk past the Town Office and down the hallway to his
office.  He will assist you with Building & Plumbing Permits.

Assessing Agent

Maine Assessment & Appraisal Services Inc.
3rd Friday of the month
8:00am to 3:30pm

Planning Board Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month as required. Town Office Boardroom 7:00pm

Town of Stetson is seeking:

PLANNING BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
BOARD OF APPEALS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

If interested contact Stetson Town Office 296-3232

If you wish to request Vital Statistic Records at Town Office

(birth - death - marriage)

(please bring proof of ID and linage)

Stetson Town Office is located at: 394 Village Road
Stetson Town Office mailing address is: 394 Village Road Stetson, ME 04488
(misaddressed mail will be returned to sender by the post office)

If you need information about General Assistance or need to apply CLICK HERE.

Selectboard News

As spring arrives, we would like to share several important updates and reminders with you.
On Mar 2, we held the final informational meeting for the Comprehensive Plan. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who dedicated their time and effort to making this plan possible. In addition, the Food Sovereignty Ordinance will be brought forward for a vote in June. Both the Comprehensive Plan and the proposed ordinance are available for review on the Town website or at the Town Office.

The Town has contracted with Maine Assessment & Appraisal Services, Inc., and will be available at the Town Office on the third Friday of each month.

Nomination papers are now available at the Town Office for two three-year terms for the Select Board and one three-year term for the School Board. The deadline to file nomination papers is Thursday, April 23, 2026, by 7:00 PM.

Large Trash Day will be held on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to clean up your yard and dispose of larger items. Please note that tires will not be accepted. A full list of accepted items is available on the Town website or at the Town Office.

A reminder that the second half of property tax payments is due May 15.  If you cannot make a full payment, a partial payment is better than none at all. Payments will lesson the interest that accrues.

State Primary Elections and Municipal Elections will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with Town Meeting to follow on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 10:00 AM.
We encourage all residents to stay informed and participate. As always you are welcome to attend our Select Board meetings. If you do not wish to attend in person we do have a zoom option. Instruction can be found on the Town website by clicking the Selectmen tab.

We always encourage you to attend Selectmen’s meetings. If you do not want to attend in person, we have a ZOOM option.

    Respectfully submitted by your Board of Selectmen

 

       NOTICE
New Hours for Window Service at the Stetson Post Office
Facility Retail Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00am to 12:00pm  

Saturday - 7:30am to 11:00am

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