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.

 

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Atv/Snowmobile
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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

Town Office will be cloaed Thursday June 19th for Federal Holiday.

Town office will be closed Friday June 27th for year End Closing

Town Office will be closed July 4th for federal Holiday.

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

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

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
to get commitments completed as well as any tax abatements and supplements that may come up. We want to thank her for all of her work over the years. We welcome Dawn LePage as our new
Administrative Assistant. She comes with municipal experience and will be a great addition to our Town Office staff.

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
new members: Mike Kamorski and Webster Young. As a write-in candidate, Curt Chadboume will remain on the school board. We are looking for someone to take Mike's place on the Planning Board. Anyone interested please inquire with the Board of Selectmen.

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
go up to run the town.

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.

    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