Town of Dixmont
APRIL NEWS
Town Office Hours: phone: 234-2294 fax: 234-2716
Monday: 8am – 1pm www.townofdixmont.org
Tuesday: 1pm – 6pm
Wednesday: 8am – 1pm
Thursday: 2pm – 7pm
Friday: 8am – 1pm 758 Western Ave, PO Box 100
Dixmont ME 04932
CLOSED ALL FEDERAL & STATE HOLIDAYS
Office closed: Monday, April 17, 2017
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April meetings – held @ the Town Office
Select Board – Tues, Apr 4 @ 6:30pm
Tues, Apr 18 @ 6:30pm
Planning Board – Tues, Apr 11 @ 7:00pm
Cemetery Trustees – Thurs, Apr 13 @ 7pm
Conservation Committee – Mon, Apr 17 @ 6:30pm
Community Development – Mon, Apr 24 @ 7pm
Historical Society – Wed, Apr 26 @ 7pm
Masonic Lodge – Thurs, Apr 13 @ 7pm
American Legion Post 201 – Mon, Apr 24 @ 7pm
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RSU19 School Board – Tues, Apr 18 @ 7pm
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** REMINDER: All unregistered dogs now will be charged a $25 late fee. As of April 1st, a list of all unregistered dogs will be given to the Animal Control Officer to act accordingly.
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. Transfer Station
A 2017 permit is available at the Town Office for $10. Bag stickers are $1 each.
The transfer station takes passenger vehicle tires with a maximum diameter of 18”. Cost is $2 per tire. You must neatly pile the tires as directed by the attendant.
Electronics such as computers, radios, cd players, etc are NOT being taken at the transfer station. You can dispose of them at the Recycling Center in Thorndike for free because the Town is a member of the Center. You will need to show proof that you are a Dixmont resident. Their hours are: Tues – Fri 9am – 4pm, Sat. 8am-1pm, Sun & Mon closed.
The Board is requesting names of any persons interested in possible fill-in for the transfer station when the attendant becomes unavailable.
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Dixmont Rescue
There is a bottle and can collection site at the Dixmont Rescue building for your convenience. Arrangement could also be made for pick-up if needed.
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HEADS UP!
The Community Forest has 500 chestnut tree seedlings coming this spring to be planted in 3 different research plots. If it ever stops snowing and the ground thaws out, we’re shooting for a big planting party on Earth Day, Saturday April 22nd. Many hands will make light work so if you’re interested in doing something special and local for Earth Day, let Judy Dann (234-2987) know and she’ll let you know details when the times gets closer.
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Highlights
Elected positions up for re-election:
· Third Selectperson – 3 year term : Beverly Paré
· Planning Board Member – 5 year term : Garnett Robinson
· RSU19 School Board Director – 3 year term : Christopher Easton
· 2 Cemetery Trustee positions – 5 year term each : Patty Easton, Randy Gleason
· Toothaker Trust Trustee – 3 year term : Richard Andren
· Sexton – 1 year term : Randy Gleason
· The Town approved the purchase of a new plow truck.
· Lunch
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I.F. & W. INFO-
When purchasing a used Boat, ATV, and/or Snowmobile take some time to check out any
and all expired stickers on the boat or machine. Write down the stickers numbers along with the year expiration. This will ensure we are registering the correct recreation vehicle. Sometimes the VIN # is hard to find or written down wrong. Using existing sticker numbers will make your transaction easier and less time consuming.
YARD SALE SEASON IS ALMOST UPON US!!!
The Town wide Yard Sale will be held in September. If you are having your own yard sale, please let us know so your address can be put on the map. If you want to just get rid of stuff as you are spring cleaning, we would take it off your hands and store it down cellar at the town office. You would be donating the proceeds to a number of town organizations or you could choose which organization you would like your proceeds to go to.
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FUN STUFF TO DO …….
· April 8: 2nd Annual Chili/Chowder Cook Off with Live Music
At the Dixmont Snowmobile Club, Cates Rd 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Entry Fee for contest: $10
To sample all entries: $5
Proceeds to benefit the “Max Fund”
Contact Susie @ for info
· April 9: Easter Egg Hunt @ Dixmont Snowmobile Club at 2pm
· April 15: Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction @ Dixmont Snowmobile Club
5pm – 7pm
Benefit to support Kathryn DeNicola and Sophia Littlefied, captains of the Nokomis Cheerleading squad, who will be attending the 16th Annual Cheer Hawaii USA Summer Invitational at the University of Hawaii.
Kathryn and Sophia are the first cheerleaders from Nokomis to ever be nominated, selected and invited to attend this event!
For questions or to make donations contact Kathryn @ 745-0394 or email Sophia @ . For further info: www.cheerhawaiiusa.com
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