Welcome to the Town of
South Thomaston
Town Office Closed
Due to a staff shortage, the counter at the Town Office will not be open on June 9th, Election Day. The polls are open 8 am to 8 pm at the Municipal Building.
Special Circumstances Absentee Voting
The deadline to request an absentee ballot without a reason for the June 9, 2026 State Primary Election is the close of business on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
After this deadline, voters may request an absentee ballot by completing and signing a Special Circumstances Application.
Allowable reasons to request an absentee ballot after the deadline:
1. Unexpected absence from the municipality during the entire time the polls are open on Election Day;
2.Physical or mental disability;
3.Inablility to travel to the polls if the voter is a resident of an island ward or precinct;
4. Incapacity or illness that has resulted in the voter being unable to leave home or a treatment facility; or
5. Being a caregiver who is unable to attend the polls due to the incapacity or illness of another person.
4th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday July 11, 2026 9 AM to 12 PM. Click Here for more information.
Town Report Dedication
This year’s annual town report is dedicated to Dana Callahan. Dana has been a dedicated employee of the Town since 2002. Thank you Dana for your many years of hard work and dedication.
Harbor Management Committee Volunteers Sought
Individuals who would like to be considered for appointment to a Harbor Management Committee are requested to submit in writing their name, phone #, email address, and mailing address directly to the town office or by email to [email protected]. Please include a brief statement as to why you wish to sit on this committee.
It is envisioned that this committee would assist in:
• Developing a job description for a Harbor Master
• Recruiting Harbor Master candidates
• Developing a recommendation as to which candidate the Selectboard should consider for appointment
• Working with the Harbor Master to draft a proposed harbor management ordinance
• Other related duties
This would be a town committee where all open meeting laws and freedom of information requirements would apply.
Sample Ballots for June 9th Election
Sample Ballot Democratic Primary Election
Sample Ballot Republican Primary Election
Sample Ballot Selectboard Election
Sample Ballot RSU #13 Budget Referendum
Voting will take place at the Municipal Building on June 9th. The polls are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Draft Proposed Ordinances
Changes were incorportated as a result of the Public Hearing held May 27, 2026. The proposed ordinances and ordinance amendments will be voted on at the annual town meeting June 16, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Ash Point School at 7:00 pm.
Mineral Extraction Ordinance- to see the proposed draft ordinance click here.
Site Plan Review Ordinance- to see the proposed draft ordinance click here
Land Use Ordinance- to see the ordinance with amendments Click here
Shoreland Zoning Ordinance- to see the ordinance with amendmentsClick here
Amendment to the Subdivision Regulations- to see proposed draft amendments Click here.
Copies are also available at the Town Office.
FEE FOR DISPOSING BRUSH
Effective June 3rd there will be a fee for disposing brush. Click here for fee schedule. Please remember if you are dumping on Saturday to purchase the vouchers ahead of time during regular office hours.
Line Dancing at the Gilford Butler Center
Click here for more information.
Backyard Talks
Backyard Talks at the Gilford Butler Center.
Owls of Maine. Saturday, June 6, 10- 11 AM.
Free and Open to the Public.
Backyard Talks are co-sponsored by the South Thomaston Conservation Commission and the Gilford Butler Center.
Calendar
If you would like to view the calendar please scroll down to the bottom of the page
Local Health Officer Newsletter
Here is the latest Local Health Officer Newsletter. Great reading as always!
Hunting on Forest Preserve Property
YOU ARE ALLOWED TO HUNT ON THE FOREST PRESERVE PROPERTY. Please read attached notice
Notice for Hunting
Updated Demo Debris Fee Schedule
Gilford Butler Concept Site Plan
Gilford Butler Concept Site Plans
Request for Donations to the Forest Preserve
Attached below you will find the donation letter and the Forest Preserve map!
South Thomaston Forest Preserve 2025
Forest Preserve Donation Request
March 1st Meeting of the Library & Community Center Facilities Committee
At the March 1st meeting community members had the opportunity to voice opinions of what they would like to see for changes at the Gilford Butler Center and what they would not like to see for changes at the Gilford Butler Center.
The suggestions were compiled and organized by the below categories:
Front of Building View
Lower Level 1
Lower level 2
Lower level 3
First Floor
First Floor/ Patio
Foundation/Pavement
GILFORD BUTLER CENTER
Thursday evenings offer a wide variety of activities 4-7pm. The Keag music jammers meet in the learning space. Bring your instrument of choice (we have a piano!) or just come to listen and sing along.
The crafters meet in the maker space to work on their projects or to learn something new.
The community room is open for games, puzzles, ping pong….fun for everyone.
And of course the library is open for business as usual. All are welcome!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Individuals interested in an appointment to the Budget Committee, Planning Board, Appeals Board, Ordinance Review Committee, Library and Community Center Committee, Conservation Commission are urged to contact the Town Office for more information.
PARCEL VIEWER
Check out the new South Thomaston Parcel Viewer. Many thanks to Leticia vanVuuren, Geospatial Database Manager at Knox County EMA.
Wessaweskeag Historical Society Museum
The Historical Society Museum will be open Saturdays 10-2 beginning May 30th through August.
TOWN REPORT DEDICATIONS
Leslie Spear has compiled a list of Town Report Dedications from 1968 to 2021/22. I’ve posted them on the Informational Documents and Useful Links page, under Town Resources. Thank you Leslie!
Town E-mail
If you would like your email address added to the Town group email, please click on Contact us in the top menu. Enter your name, email address and phone number. In the message box, type town email.
