PARKMAN NEWS—JANUARY 2023 EDITION
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 2, 2023, in observance of New Years. We hope everyone has a Happy New Year!
The Transfer Station will be open on New Years Eve from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. They are open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Please have your Transfer Station sticker visible to the attendants inside of your vehicle.
The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, January 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The Parkman Trailblazers Snowmobile Club will meet on Tuesday, January 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office.
The Board of Selectmen will meet on Wednesday, January 11th and Thursday, January 26th at 5:30 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
SAD #4 schools will not have school on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
Just a friendly reminder that all dogs six months and older must be licensed by January 31, 2023, or a state mandated $25.00 late fee will apply. The fee for a male/female is $11.00, and $6.00 for a spayed or neutered dog.
The fiscal year for the Town of Parkman ends on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Property taxes unpaid at that time will appear in the annual Town Report. Any requests to the Selectmen for articles in the warrant for the annual Town Meeting must be received by January 31st.
ATTENTION: The little winter sand shed by the old barn at the Parkman Town Office is for Parkman residents only. Please limit sand to 2 five-gallon buckets per storm. Thank you!
Lance Johnson is the Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at 446-5459.
When doing a private sale, if there are two names on the prior title you must have both signatures on the back of the title to register the vehicle. If you are doing a title in two names at time of registration, both parties must be present to sign the title in front of the clerk. Also please note that when doing a private sale, a 1995 to current year vehicle will need a title indefinitely.
The Parkman Grange will not meet this month. The Grange Hall is closed for the winter and will reopen for Town Meeting in March of 2023.
The Parkman Baptist Church holds worship services every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Stephen Lackey is the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at 343-2013.
The Sangerville Food Cupboard (Universalist Unitarian Church) is open the first and third Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. They are located at the corner of Church and Main Street in downtown Sangerville. For more information, please call 277-4221.
Proof of insurance is required to register all vehicles. The Town Office accepts electronic proof of insurance, or you can have your insurance agent fax proof to 876-9704 or email proof to townofparkman@yahoo.com.
White’s Family Redemption is open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are closed Sunday and Monday. They are located on the Crow Hill Road in Parkman. 876-2681. Please note that they will be opening at Noon on Tuesday, January 3rd.
If you need a certified copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate please call ahead to the Parkman Town Office at 876-3730. The fee is $15.00 for one copy, and $6.00 for any additional copies of the same record requested at the same time.
Fire permits can be obtained at KC’s Country Store from Pam Sukis: 876-4111, and from Danny White at 85 Crow Hill Road: 876-2681.
The 2023 snowmobile registrations and stickers are now available. The fee for a renewal is $56.00, and $57.00 for new registrations. The Town of Parkman participates in the MOSES program for all recreational licenses and atv’s, boats, and snowmobiles. You must bring in a valid driver’s license or unexpired State ID and vin number of previous registration. If you are registering for the first time, please bring in a bill of sale or proof of sales tax paid from a dealer at the time of registration. Snowmobiles DO NOT require a title.
The fee for a marriage license is $40.00. Marriage applications are valid 90 days from issue. Both the bride and groom must sign the application in the presence of a clerk at the Parkman Town Office. Please note that you must call the Parkman Town Office at 876-3730 to schedule an appointment to obtain your marriage license.
The Parkman Town Office is open Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The phone number is 876-3730, fax is 876-9704, email is townofparkman@yahoo.com, and website is www.parkmanmaine.com. We accept credit cards in person and over the phone. There is a 3% surcharge when using your credit card. Happy New Year!