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Update - Property Tax Stabilization for Seniors

The LD290 "Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens" program, enacted in August 2022 was repealed by the Maine Legislature on July 6, 2023.

175th Fun at the Country Store Museum - POSTPONED TO SEPT 30TH

Saturday, September 16th from 2pm-4pm

Aerial Maps & Property Data - Now Live!

Our interactive Property Maps are now live!

Now Hiring: Harbormaster

Harbormaster

The Town of Tremont is seeking a fulltime, year-round Harbormaster to maintain and manage the Town’s marine facilities.

Now Hiring - Deputy Code Enforcement Officer

The Town of Tremont is seeking qualified candidates for the full time position of Deputy Code Enforcement Officer / Licensed Plumbing Inspector. This position is responsible for inspections of plumbing and enforcement of all local codes and land use regulations, and serves as the 911 Addressing Officer. This position is contracted out for 20 hours per week to the Town of Southwest Harbor. The Deputy CEO must have the ability to interact with the public professionally in order to secure compliance.  Customer service, education, and violation prevention are a primary responsibility.

Harbormaster Update

New Town Clerk Selected

Sarah Abbott has been selected as the next Town Clerk for the Town of Tremont. Abbott will officially be appointed to the position on September 1st. She will be training alongside outgoing Town Clerk Katie Dandurand, two days a week for the remainder of August. Abbott will continue in her current role as Deputy Code Enforcement Officer until September 1st.

Comprehensive Plan Draft - Public Hearing - September 21st

Comprehensive Plan Update Draft

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF TREMONT, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCE
TREMONT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:30 pm
Harvey Kelley Meeting Room, Tremont Town Office

Reminder - FY24 Property Taxes are due September 18th.

A friendly reminder that FY24 tax bills have been sent. The due date this year is September 18th. Interest begins accruing September 19th. 
If you have not received a bill and believe you should have, feel free to call the Town Office or stop by. 

Have you experienced coastal flooding in Tremont?

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is
partnering with the Town of Tremont
and A Climate to Thrive to develop a
community resilience plan for the Town
of Tremont.
We need your help to understand how
coastal flooding currently impacts the
town. Please share any photos or
videos of coastal flooding (flooding
from ocean water) in Tremont.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenULwxhDqgFC6Thojp2VCG0U-M3gM_bfNy4LYAk9UZE9s5uA/viewform

Now Hiring - Town Clerk / Tax Collector

The Town of Tremont on beautiful Mount Desert Island is seeking a fulltime Town Clerk/Tax Collector to carry out the statutory duties of these offices, as well as other highly skilled administrative, financial and clerical responsibilities.

Board / Committee Openings

The Town of Tremont is seeking volunteers for the following Board/Committee openings

Our new website has launched!

Our new website is here! Please be patient as there are some finishing touches in process and it will be ever changing. 
Take a look around and let us know what you think!

Board / Committee Openings

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

Board of Appeals, 2 regular seats and 1 alternate seat
Harbor Committee, 1 seat (at-large); 1 seat (boat storage-repair)
Library Trustees, 3 seats
Planning Board, 2 seats

 

Homestead Exemption

Beginning in 2020 the homestead exemption will increase from $20,000 to $25,000. To qualify, homeowners must fill out a simple form declaring property as their principal residence by April 1 in the tax year claimed. Once the application is filed, the exemption remains until the owner sells or changes their place of residence. Forms are available in the Assessor’s Office or by clicking the link below.

Homestead Application

Tremont Comp Plan Survey

This survey is the online version of the activities from the Visioning Open House for the Tremont Comp Plan Update. It is intended for any members of the Tremont community who wish to participate in the Comp Plan Process. 
 
The survey is open from October 4 until December 1, 2022.  Below is the link for the survey.

https://forms.gle/FjMVvfDGCghFAdV99