Welcome

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

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.

Upcoming Events

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

Danielle Davis
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
8:00am to 3:30pm
296-3232

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

Happy New Year!

As we close out one year and welcome the next, we extend a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who volunteers their time to serve our community. Every organization in town succeeds because of dedicated individuals who step forward to help. Your efforts truly make Stetson a better place to live, and we cannot thank you enough.

If you have an interest in volunteering, we encourage you to reach out—your involvement is always welcome.

The Citizen Committee drafting Stetson’s Comprehensive Plan will hold the final of four public sessions in February (tentative) 2026. This will be an opportunity for public comment. The final public hearing on the plan’s wording will be held in the spring, when the plan goes before the voters for municipal approval in June 2026. All Stetson residents are invited and strongly encouraged to attend and share their thoughts.

Looking ahead, budget season will begin in March. With ongoing challenges due to rising costs, we will do our best to keep any increases to a minimum. Residents are welcome to attend both budget meetings and regular Selectmen’s meetings to stay informed and engaged in the process. We wish everyone a healthy, safe, and prosperous New Year.

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
Phone 605-5855

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