PARKMAN NEWS—JULY 2026 EDITION
The Parkman Grange will not meet this month.
The Parkman Town Office will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.
The Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
The Parkman Prowlers ATV Club will meet on Monday, July 6th at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office. This is a potluck meeting, and all are welcome to attend. Membership forms are available at the Parkman Town Office.
The 2026 tax bills will be mailed on July 7th. There is a 2% discount on tax bills paid in full within 30 days of postmark (Friday, August 7, 2026). Interest of 7% will begin accruing starting October 1, 2026.
The Board of Selectmen will meet on Thursday, July 9th and Thursday, July 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in the library of the Parkman Town Office.
If you would like to rent the Parkman Grange Hall, please contact Don Pepin at (207) 343-0274.
Mandy Gray is the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Parkman. She can be reached at (207)717-0457. She deals with domestic animals only.
The Parkman Historical Society will meet on Friday, July 20th at 5:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parkman Town Office. This is a supper meeting, and all are welcome to attend. Discussion topics will range from haying, crops of the past, and gardens.
Lance Johnson is the Code Enforcement Officer and Plumbing Inspector for the Town of Parkman. He can be reached at (207) 446-5459.
Building permits are available at the Parkman Town Office.
The Transfer Station is open on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Please have your Transfer Station sticker visible to the attendants. The re-use building at the Transfer Station is for personal use only, no resale permitted.
Applications for the Minnie Bridge Scholarship ($500) are available at the Parkman Town Office and at the bulletin board on the Parkman Grange porch. This scholarship is for students who have completed at least one year of higher education in the SAD #4 area. Please mail completed applications and all required materials to the Parkman Grange, PO BOX 114, Guilford, ME 04443 or drop them off at the Parkman Town Office. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 24, 2026.
Proof of insurance is required to register all vehicles. The Town Office accepts electronic proof of insurance, or you can have your agent email proof to townofparkman@yahoo.com or fax to (207) 876-9704.
Hamlin Associates Inc is located at 1385 State Hwy 150 in Parkman. They can be reached at (207) 876-3300. Their website is www.hamlinassociatesinc.com.
The 2026 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery application is available online. The website is www.mefishwildlife.com. The deadline for entries is July 30th by 11:59 p.m. The lottery drawing will take place on August 13th.
The Parkman Prowlers ATV Club has laminated trail maps available for purchase at the Parkman Town Office for $3.00 each.
The Parkman Baptist Church holds worship services every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
When registering anything in the MOSES system (ATV’s, boats, snowmobiles, recreational licenses) please bring in your prior registration and a valid driver’s license/unexpired State ID at time of registration.
Fox Den Wildlife Rehab is located at 935 North Dexter Road in Parkman. Sonia Sanborn deals with opossums, skunks, raccoons, foxes, bobcats, and coyotes. She can be reached at (207) 343-0455.
If you need a certified copy of a birth, death, or marriage certificate please call ahead to Parkman Town Office at (207) 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.
ATV registrations expire June 30, 2026. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife have not sent us the stickers for renewal yet. We announced in the last newsletter that we were anticipating them by the end of June, but we have not received word from them that they have mailed them to us yet. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is encouraging customers to go online and re-register their ATV’s, and they will send you a sticker if you don’t want to wait for us to get them. We currently have a limited supply of stickers for new ATV registrations. The cost to register new and renewal ATV’s is $75.00 for Maine residents and $120.00 for non-residents. ATV’s DO NOT require a title or proof of insurance. If you are registering an ATV for the first time, please bring in a bill of sale or proof of sales tax paid at a dealer. If you are renewing an ATV, we request that you present a previous registration to ensure the correct machine is registered. It is unlawful to register an oversized ATV in Maine. An ATV is considered oversized if it exceeds 65 inches in width/and or weighs more than 2,000 pounds, based on the manufacturer's specifications.
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 (207) 277-4221.
The Cambridge Community Clothes Closet is open the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. They are in the basement of the Cambridge Baptist Church, 9 North Road in Cambridge. All clothing is free. For more information, please call (207) 277-3234.
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. If this is not your first marriage, please bring in a copy of your divorce decree or a death certificate when completing the application. Please note that you must call the Parkman Town Office at (207) 876-3730 to schedule an appointment to obtain your marriage license.
Creation Station Summer Bible Camp will be held at the Parkman Baptist Church August 3rd through August 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is a free program for kids ages 5 to 12. There will be games, contests, Bible stories, songs, drama, crafts, and snacks. There will be a giant water slide and water games one of those days. For more information, please contact Yvonne Davis at (207) 717-5929.
Fire permits can be obtained at KC’s Country Store: (207) 876-4111 and from Danny White at 85 Crow Hill Road: (207) 876-2681. Please do not call Danny before 8:00 a.m. to obtain a fire permit.
The 2026 boat registration and stickers are available at the Parkman Town Office. If you are registering a boat for the first time, you will need a bill of sale or proof of sales tax paid at a dealer at time of registration. Registration fee is based on length of boat and horsepower. Boats DO NOT require a title or proof of insurance. If you are re-registering your boat, please bring in your old registration.
The Recovery Wellness Community Center is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are located at 20 Douty Hill Road in Sangerville. They offer all recovery meetings. For more information, please visit their Facebook page: Recovery Wellness Community Center or call (207) 343-1536.
White’s Family Redemption is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. They are located at 85 Crow Hill Road in Parkman. Please call (207) 876-2681 with any questions. They are located at 85 Crow Hill Road in Parkman.
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 (207) 876-3730, fax is (207) 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. Happy Independence Day to everyone on Saturday, July 4th. 😊