Legislative Update and Corona Resources

Hello All- Below is communication from the South Thomaston State Representative to the Maine House. Rep. Matlack. It details recent legislation that was passed and has links to additional resources. We hope everyone is staying safe and following the proper precautions.   Since my last communication about the COVID-19 situation in Maine, so much has…

Information on Coronavirus

As we all prepare for the potential of a Coronavirus spread in the United States, the Center for Disease Control has issued an information sheet for folks to review so that they are better informed about the disease and how to minimize potential exposure to it. The sheet is below and can be viewed by…

Safe Disposal of Sharps at the Transfer Station

Have a used needle that you need to throw away? Not sure the proper process to do so? The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has guidance on the proper disposal of household “sharps”. You can access the Maine CDC’s brochure on safe disposal practices here: https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/biomedical/documents/SharpsBrochure.pdf We appreciate your attention to this as…

Small Community Grant Program- Septic System Remediation- Due Feb 7th, 2020

The Town Office recently because aware of a grant program for remedying malfunctioning septic systems “which directly or indirectly discharge sewage to waterbodies of the State”.  A link to a description of the program and instructions on applying is below. We would encourage any resident who meets the specified criteria to apply for grant funding…