Welcome to the Town of
South Thomaston

Holiday Open House

Happy Holidays at the Gilford B. Butler Center! We will kick off the season with an open house this Saturday, November 30, 2-4pm. Santa will be available for visits in the Learning Room and will light our holiday tree at 4:15. Kid’s crafts will be happening in the Makers Space and good cheer will be served in the Community Room. Please join us as we welcome all to our winter season at the Library!

Save the Date

We will be having the second annual “Not A Health Fair” on December 7 from 10-2 at the Butler Center. Some things are still being arranged but for sure we will have Covid and Flu shots from the Knox Clinic, discounted well water and radon testing courtesy of A&L labs, and arrangement for a free smoke detector to be installed by the intrepid South Thomaston Fire Department. There will also be ridiculously good baked goods. More information to follow so save the date.

Clifford C. Dacso, MD, MPH
Local Health Officer
South Thomaston, ME

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.

Wreaths Across America

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at South Thomaston Village Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by going to wreathsacrossamerica and clicking the “Sponsor” button. If you go to the South Thomaston Lions Sponsor page (ME0122) we will get an extra wreath for every two paid for (at $17/wreath). You can also give a check (made out to South Thomaston Lions’ Club) to any of our Lions’ Club members. The cut-off date for this years’ wreath donations is December 3rd. We currently have 108 wreaths donated and our goal is 135.
If you would like to join us/help us lay the wreaths, please be at the Village Cemetery by 11:30 on December 14th.
Thank you so much for supporting South Thomaston Village Cemetery, Wreaths Across America and your local Lions’ Club!

 

Election Results

Election Results for November 5, 2024 General & Referendum Election
Election Results
 

2025 Dog Licenses

2025 Dog Licenses are available at the Town Office.

 

Real Estate Tax Payment

The first payment of real estate taxes was due October 1st. Interest accrues daily. Please check with the Town Office for the balance due before sending a check.

Rescue 54

The Town’s newest fire truck Rescue 54 has arrived!

 

2024 Tax Bills

2024 tax bills have been mailed. If you don’t received your tax bill after a period of time, please call the town office and request a copy. For your convenience, after town office hours payments can be dropped off in the drop box outside the Town Office door. The box will be checked every morning. Please remember, the first half of the tax bill is due October 1, 2024 and the second half is due April 1, 2025. Only one tax bill will be sent. You may also pay the 2024 taxes in full on or before October 1, 2024 if you prefer.

2024 Mill rate

 Information on the 2024 mill rate.

Repeal of the Property Tax Stabilization Program for Senior Citizens

For information on how the repeal of the Property Tax Stabilization Program for Senior Citizens will affect 2024 tax bills Click here . This will only affect tax bills that were frozen at the amount of the 2022 taxes for the 2023 tax bill.

2023-24 Annual Town Report

2023-2024 Annual Town Report

 

FIRE & UTILITY TRUCK FOR SALE

Fire Truck Engine 52 Description:
Engine 52 Sales description
Fire Truck Engine 52 Pictures:
Engine 52 Pictures

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.

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