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.
( birth – death - marriage) (please bring proof of ID and linage) Stetson Town Office is located at: 394 Village Road If you need information about General Assistance or need to apply CLICK HERE. Selectboard News Here’s hoping everyone is enjoying the start of their summer. Once again there will be a change in the Town Office. Danielle Davis has resigned from all of her many titles. Her last day in the office was June 14. She has agreed to stay on through December as tax assessor Other changes will be to the Board of Selectmen. Tammy Buswell and Gene Troiano did not seek reelection. We thank them for all the work they have done for us. They will be missed. We welcome two The Board got bid requests out again during budget season. The municipal and cemetery mowing contracts were awarded to JP Seasonal. The roadside mowing contract was awarded to Rancourt’s. These contracts were changed from one-year to three-year contracts. The bid for winter sand was once again awarded to Street’s Landscaping. Patriot’s Landscaping and the Board parted ways, with Patriot’s Landscaping resigning from the road plowing contract. That went out to bid and was awarded to Levant Landscaping for a three-year contract. We completed the budget season and worked really hard to keep spending to a minimum. Unfortunately, with the rising costs in everything, the budget did see an increase. When heat, electricity and maintenance costs go up at your residence, you have to realize and understand that those same costs also A couple of tidbits of information: Two grants were applied to from the Gloria C. MacKenzie Foundation and the Maine Steeple Fund. We are still waiting to hear the results of those. You will also see some more paving completed this year. That bid went to Wellman Paving. Last but not least are rentals. The Town rents out the Community Center. Some of you long-time residents may remember it as the All-Purpose Room when it was Stetson Elementary. This room is available, as well as the use of the kitchen. Unit 3 (one of the classrooms) is available as a long-term rental. It is an 890 sq ft room with utilities included. If you are interested in renting these, please contact the Town Office. We always encourage you to attend Selectmen’s meetings. If you do not want to attend in person, we have a ZOOM option.
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