Town Meeting News: The newly elected selectman is Jeffrey Ellison. The selectmen will be meeting at 7 pm instead of the usual 5:30 from now on. Also, Carroll Staples is a new school board member, replacing George Anderson. There is a change in the dog ordinance that will be made available soon.

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SHELLFISH LICENSES will be available for 2010 on April 1 at the Town Office at 9 AM. The office will be open at 8 to sign up and the drawing will be held at 9 for the off islanders. ALL applicants will have a picture taken this year. The resident commercial license is $125, the non-resident commercial license is $250, the resident recreational (peck) license is $12.50 and the non-resident recreational license is $25.00. Complimentary licensees must renew each year.

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Selectmen will be in the office on April 1 from 1 - 4 for those who want to discuss property tax problems with them.

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DOG LICENSES are $6 for a neutered dog and $11 if they are intact. Once your puppy turns 6 months it is required that you license him/her. I will need to see a current rabies certificate plus a neutered certificate if it applies. After April 1, if you have not paid, the ACO will be calling at your door.

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BOAT REGISTRATIONS and excise tax on documented boats are due on January 1st. Don't forget to keep the boat trailers current as well.

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ATV and SNOWMOBILE registrations are due June 30th.

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TRANSFER STATION HOURS for the winter are as follows:

Sunday 1 - 4

Tuesday 1 - 4

Thursday 1 - 4

Friday 1 - 4

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You can now pay property tax and excise tax by credit card. The Town of Swan's Island has joined with "Official Payments Corp." to offer a quick and convenient way to pay your taxes online.
Find out more here...

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you may have.
~ Gwen J. May

Town Clerk
Tax Collector
Registrar of Voters

Email: gwenjmay@tds.net
Town Office: 207-526-4279
Home: 207-526-4463

Town Office Hours
Tuesday 12 - 4 PM
Thursday 12 - 4 PM
Friday 5 - 8 PM