South Thomaston Fire Fighters Meeting
South Thomaston Fire Fighters Meeting
The South Thomaston Fire Department meets every Monday evening for educaitonal and training purposes.
Welcome to the Town of
South Thomaston
Spring Clean-Up
Greetings! Spring clean up of the Town Garden will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:00 (Rain date on Sunday, June 1, 2025) Please bring your own tools and join the fun! Barbara Reitz 207 594 2275
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
TAXES DUE
The second tax payment for the 2024 taxes was due April 1st.
Local Health Officer Newsletter
Click here for the Latest Newsletter.
Earth Day Cleanup
NOTICE AND CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Saturday, April 26 — SAVE THE DATE
The 2025 Earth Day Clean-Up Day, sponsored by the Conservation Commission, will be Saturday April 26, 9 am-noon. As before, we’ll collect trash at the Town Landing and along Buttermilk Lane.
AND WE’RE EXPANDING—into every neighborhood that wishes to participate—and calling for volunteers.
We have volunteer neighborhood co-captains for Dublin Road, Waterman Beach Road, Spruce Head Island,
and Route 73 in the’Keag Village.
We’d welcome captains (or co-captains) and volunteers from other neighborhoods including—
Westbrook Street
Grierson Road
Spruce Head Village (South Thomaston side)
Rte 73 from Island Rd to Waterman Beach Rd (northern end)
Rte 73 from Waterman Beach Road to the ‘Keag Village
(If your neighborhood’s not on this list, feel free to add it)
We have one pick-up truck and volunteer driver, but we could really use another.
We’ll supply trash and recycling bags, reflective safety vests, pick-up tools, and traffic warning signs.
We’ll send a pick-up truck to collect trash and recycling and take it to the transfer station.
FMI or to volunteer, email [email protected] with “Earth Day Clean-up” in the subject line, and a Conservation Commission member will get back to you.
As the date gets closer, watch for more information in emails here and flyers around town.
THANK YOU for your consideration and participation!
THE SOUTH THOMASTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Conservation and Climate Resilience Events Link and ticket purchase Hosted by Rockport Conservation Commission:
Event details & tickets: Eventbrite Link
Nomination Papers
Nomination papers for Selectboard Member, Board of Assessors & Overseer of the Poor and RSU #13 School Board Representative are available at the Town Office.
Gilford Butler Concept Plans available for viewing
here
Demo Debris Facility Operating Manual DRAFT Proposed Edits
Demo Debris Dump Stickers
The Town is in the process of re-evaluating the Demo Dump stickers and fee structure. The current stickers are set to expire on December 31st, but we are extending the expiration date until further notice. Please hang onto your current sticker until the new stickers become available.
Rescue 54
The Town’s newest fire truck Rescue 54 has arrived!
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. Most recently, we have been exploring 3 dimensional paper crafts including Moravian stars and triskele paper globes, materials provided.
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 is now open for the season. We welcome friends, neighbors and visitors to visit our museum that includes both the Village School classroom and many artifacts from our local area. Visitors’ hours are Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm or by appointment. Please contact Beverly St Clair at [email protected] or call at 207-701-7147. If the “OPEN” flag is out someone is in the museum.
Pickle Ball
Come Play Pickle Ball on Thursdays at 1:00 PM at the courts behind the South Thomaston Town Office. All are welcome, including beginners. Extra paddles are available.
FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED
The Fire Department needs new firefighters as we are becoming dangerously low on manpower. For more information, please reach out to Fire Chief David Elwell or anyone on the Fire Department currently. Applications can be obtained at the Town Office, Town website under Fire Department, or stopping in on a Monday night @ 6pm
Contact information
Fire Chief David Elwell 207-542-4797 [email protected]
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.
