Town of Tremont, ME

Town of Tremont Select Board’s Notice for Public Hearing on Monday, April 22, 2024 At 5:00 p.m. On Secret Ballot Referendum Issues:
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Tremont will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Harvey Kelley Meeting Room, to hear public comment on Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles C through F, which will be voted by secret ballot at the election to be held on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Article C         Short Term Rental Licensing Ordinance: Shall an ordinance entitled “Short Term Rental Licensing Ordinance” as certified by the Select Board on April 22, 2024, be enacted?

Recommendation:  The Selectboard recommend adoption.
   Note:      Copies of the ordinance proposed above are available from the Town Clerk. And Available Here

Article D         Comprehensive Plan: To see if the voters of the Town of Tremont shall adopt the “Town of Tremont Comprehensive Plan 2023”, and thereby replace the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2011. 

Recommendation:  The Selectboard recommend adoption.

                        Note:      Copies of the comprehensive plan proposed above are available from the Town Clerk. and Available Here 

 Article E         Land Use Ordinance:  Shall an ordinance entitled “Tremont Land Use Ordinance Amendment” as certified by the Select Board on April 22, 2024, be enacted?

Recommendation:  The Selectboard recommend adoption.

                        Note:      Copies of the ordinance proposed above are available from the Town Clerk. and Available Here 

 Article F          Site Plan Review Ordinance: Shall an ordinance entitled “Site Plan Review Ordinance Amendment” as certified by the Select Board on January 16, 2024, be enacted?

 Recommendation:  The Selectboard recommend adoption.

                        Note:      Copies of the ordinance proposed above are available from the Town Clerk. and Available Here

FEMA Disaster Assistance team members will be available to meet with town residents on April, 17th 2024, from 9A.M to 3 P.M. at the Tremont Town office (lower level), Harvey Kelley meeting room 20 Harbor Dr. Bass Harbor to provide information and take applications for financial assistance from homeowners and renters that experienced financial losses as result of the 09-13 January storms that occurred in Hancock County.  

If you’re unable to meet with FEMA on April 17th you’re welcome to visit the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, every day, 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. at the Moore Community Center, 125 State Street, Ellsworth. Or, residents may call: (800) 621-3362 at their convenience to begin the assistance process. Thank you

The purpose of this program is to provide Browntail Moth mitigation assistance to eligible households, and is possible due to a grant obtained by the Town of Tremont through the State of Maine’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry. 

Individual, Homeowner, Small Business & Agriculture Initial Damage Assessment Reporting Tools:

Individuals & Households Initial Damage Assessment Survey (online)

Individuals & Households Initial Damage Assessment Form 12-26-23 (pdf)

Business and Agriculture Initial Damage Assessment Survey (online)

The Town of Tremont is announcing that certain roads will be posted for weight limits to prevent damage during the spring thaw. The weight limit for non-exempt vehicles during the posted time is a registered vehicle weight of 23,000 pounds. Effective March 1, 2024 the roads are posted and will remain posted until further notice.
If there are any special needs or concerns, please feel free to call the Town Office at 244-7204. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

The Town of Tremont is currently seeking a Custodian for the Town Office. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, flexible and willing to take on routine and non-routine cleaning and special projects as the need arises. The Custodian will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all areas of the Town Office and performing minor maintenance and related projects. Previous experience as a Custodian is preferred and physical ability to perform related duties and ability to pass a background check is required. This is a part-time, 4-6 hour per week position with competitive wages. For consideration, submit application to: Town Manager, PO Box 159, Bernard, ME 04612 or manager@tremont.maine.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Town of Tremont is an equal opportunity employer.

Tremont Harbormaster Selected

Tremont, Maine – On Tuesday, the Select Board confirmed Town Manager Jesse Dunbar’s appointment of Tyler Damon as the new Harbormaster for Tremont. Damon will replace Harbormaster Justin Seavey, who has been filling in since August. Damon officially assumed this role on Tuesday, January 2.

The Town of Tremont is now accepting sealed bids from the public to purchase the following: 

• Left Over Pier Pilings in various lengths
  • Winning bidder must remove within 14 days from award of the bid.
  • Being sold AS IS.

The Town of Tremont is seeking volunteers for the following boards and committees:

• Official Democratic Results     
• Official Republican Results     
• Official Special Election Results