Hope you all have a happy and healthy new year
Hope you all have a happy and healthy new year
Porter does not have a constable. If anyone tells you they are Porter’s Constable, do not get involved. We are in the process of gathering information from a number of sources as to requirements, training, responsibilities, etc. If the decision is in favor of having a Constable, it is an appointed position not an elected.
For the time being if you have any issues, please call the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. If it is an emergency dial 911, if it is to report suspicious activity call 207-743-9554 or 1-800-733-1421.
Again, please do not have any dealings with anyone claiming to be a Porter Constable.
Porter Selectmen
If you have any information about the illegal manufacture or sale of these
drugs in Porter, you're urged to contact the MDEA District III Task Force at:
207-753-9174 or Text TIP411 (847411)
This may help efforts by allowing State agencies to know of secluded
locations in the community if this is occurring, and to coordinate a more
effective response.
FOR ALL DOGS SIX MONTHS AND OLDER*
Neuter/Spay certificate, if applicable.
*As of January 31, 2022 there is a $25.00 late fee
IT IS ILLEGAL FOR DOGS
LICENSED OR UNLICENSED TO RUN AT LARGE
***HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2022***
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right-of-way during snow removal is prohibited by State law.
Such vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.
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NOMINATION PAPERS WILL BE AVAILABLE
ON DECEMBER 3, 2021 FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Selectperson, Assessor, Overseer ………………..3 year term
Director of MSAD #55 – 1 position .........………....3 year term
Planning Board Member – 2 positions……..……..3 year term
Road Commissioner -- 1 Position……………...…3 year term
Note: A copy of the Road Commissioners Road Maintenance Agreement for 2022-2025 is available at the Town Office.
NOMINATION PAPERS ARE DUE BACK TO THE OFFICE OF
THE TOWN CLERK
by 5:00 PM Friday, January 14, 2022
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DEADLINE FOR BUDGET REQUESTS, WARRANT
ARTICLES AND REPORTS FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
are due at the Town Clerk’s Office no later than
3 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021
Absolutely no requests or articles will be accepted after that date.
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BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, January 20, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Presentation of the Boston Post Cane
May 29, 2021
In 1909 the now defunct Boston Post newspaper distributed the walking canes to 700 New England towns, an idea they hoped would boost readership.
The canes were made of ebony imported from Africa and crowned with 14 karat gold and were presented in varying degrees of ceremonial pomp to the oldest living male of those communities.
Women were added to the list of cane recipients starting in 1930.
Along the way many towns have had their canes stolen or lost. At some point in time Porter lost its cane, however, someone spotted it at a yard sale, purchased it and returned it to Porter.
Because of that kind deed we are happy to present our Boston Post Cane to Adrian Durgin.
Adrian was born on September 16, 1924 in Porter and graduated from Porter High School in 1942. He joined the Air Force during World War II and returned to Porter following his time in the Air Force. He left us for a time to work at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut, but returned when he retired. He was a driving force behind our beautiful Porter Veterans Park.
Thank you, Adrian, for your service to our country and the Town of Porter.
Click on the link below to get some important information for new residents.
The Town Office is now open to foot traffic during normal working hours with the following restrictions:
Thank you for your cooperation
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We now are accepting credit cards in the office with the condition of a 2.5% fee for transactions over $40 and a $1 fee for under $40*. Also continue to check in at https://www1.maine.gov/online/bmv/rapid-renewal/ for online registrations.
GET YOUR HOUSEHOLD READY FOR THE PANDEMIC (CORONAVIRUS)
Please click on the link below to view information from the CDC on how to get ready for the the pandemic.
Municipal Building info:
71 Main Street
Porter, Maine 04068
Tel: 207-625-8344
Fax: 207-625-4120
Web: www.portermaine.org
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Porter is located fifty (50) miles southwest of Paris in the southern end of Oxford County. Formerly called Porterfield Plantation. It was settled about 1781 and named for Dr. Aaron Porter, and was incorporated on February 20, 1807.
Our population is 1498, and we are part of Maine School Administrative District 55 along with the towns of Baldwin, Cornish, Hiram, and Parsonsfield.
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