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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Stetson Online Survey: Click Here

Old Comprehensive plan Stetson 1991: Click Here

Checklist Comprehensive Plan: Click Here

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

Danielle Withee is the ACO 207-745-1130

Selectmen’s Meetings:   2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month.  We thank the regulars who come to the Selectmen’s meetings and appreciate your questions and participation,

Tuesdays Trash Pickup

Side load trash begins Aug 27th. Everyone should have their new trash can from Town Office. Trash must be out for pickup by 6:30am Tuesday mornings.

Upcoming Events

Proper procedure if finding a stray animal:

Please contact Danielle Withee, ACO 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 will be in his office
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.

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

The Corinth Transfer Station will no longer be accepting recycling from the residents of Stetson. They were willing
to take recyclables ONLY. Because residents abused this privilege and started taking things unable to be recycled such as household trash, our residents will no longer be able to take
recycling or anything else to the Corinth Transfer Station. Any questions, contact a member of the Board of Selectmen.

Town of Stetson is seeking:

PLANNING BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
BOARD OF APPEALS COMMNITTEE MEMBERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS

If interested contact Stetson Town Office 296-3232

Assessing Agent
Danielle Davis
1st Wednesday of the month
8:00am to 3:30pm
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

Well, folks, we survived another Maine winter. Now it’s maple syrup season, fishing season, mud season
and blackfly season. Maine certainly provides us with a variety.

The Board has started working on the budget for 2025-2026 with our first meeting on March 20. These
meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the Is' and 3rd Thursdays. It will probably continue until the
beginning of May. You are all welcome to attend these meetings and provide input in where you want
your tax money to go. Unfortunately, as stated before, there are things we can control in the budget and
there are things that are completely out of our control, such as the county tax and school funding.

Nomination papers for two Selectmen positions and one School Board member became available
February 28 and are available at the Town Office. The due date for the return is Friday, April 11. We
are assuming the school budget vote will be held on the second Tuesday of the month of June, so
elections will be held on June 10 and Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 14.

Danielle Davis has once again applied for the Gloria C. MacKenzie Foundation grant this year and is
working on the grant to repair the Meeting House steeple. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that we receive
funding from these grants. These grants lessen the burden on our residential taxpayers for work that
needs to be done.

A reminder that the second half of your tax bill is due May 15. If you are unable to pay the full amount,
make payments for whatever you can afford. Even small payments lessen the interest that accrues.

Finally, Big Trash Day will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the
Meetinghouse. The list hasn’t changed. Tires are accepted as well as tables, chairs, couches, etc.
Household trash needs to go in your regular Tuesday trash pick-up. If you have a question on whether
something is acceptable or not, contact the Town Office or a Selectman.

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

STETSON WEATHER