QUESTION:  What are the GPS coordinates for the Town of Thomaston?

ANSWER: Thomaston Maine is located at 44.08 degrees North Latitude and 69.18 degrees West Longitude

QUESTION:  What is the Town Office Telephone Number?

ANSWER:  (207) 354-6107

QUESTION:  What is the Town Office Fax Number?

ANSWER: (207) 354-2132

QUESTION:  What is the physical address of the Town Office?

ANSWER: 170 Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 04861

QUESTION:  What is the mailing address of the Town Office?

ANSWER:  All mail should be sent to:

Thomaston Town Office
P.O. BOX 299
Thomaston, Maine 04861

QUESTION:  What are the Town Offic Hours of operation?

ANSWER:  Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM and Fridays 8 AM - 2 PM except for holidays.

QUESTION:  What holidays is the town office closed?

ANSWER: The town offic is closed on:

NEW YEARS DAY
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
PRESIDENTS DAY
PATRIOTS DAY
MEMORIAL DAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY (JULY 4TH)
LABOR DAY
COLUMBUS DAY
VETERANS DAY
THANKSGIVING
CHRISTMAS

PLEASE NOTE:  IF ANY HOLIDAY FALLS ON A SATURDAY, THEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED ON THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE HOLIDAY.  FURTHERMORE, IF ANY HOLIDAY FALLS ON A SUNDAY, THEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED ON THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THE HOLIDAY.

QUESTION:  What are the town of thomaston emergency phone numbers?

ANSWER:  FOR ALL EMERGENCY CALLS INCLUDING FIRE/AMBULANCE/POLICE DIAL 911

QUESTION: What is the number to the Thomaston Police Department?

ANSWER:  FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALLS the number is (207) 354-2511

QUESTION: What is the number to the Thomaston Fire and Ambulance Department?

ANSWER:  FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALLS the number is (207) 354-6345

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

Co-operative Transfer Station

Located on Buttermilk Lane, Thomaston, Near the Rockland Thomaston Town Line.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday 8 AM to 4PM, Closed Friday, Sunday & Monday. Telephone: 594-0748
Dump Stickers can be purchased at the Town Office for $3.00.

Thomaston Stump Dump

Located on Erin Street in Thomaston.
Hours of operation:Wednesday and Saturday 7:30 to 3:30 PM.
This Dump is for use by Thomaston Residents only. Any use by contractors doing work for Thomaston Residents must get prior authorization before dumping.
For a complete list of items alowed and fees, contact the Public Works Department at 354-2478 or stop in to the Town Office.

Applying for Abatement

PROCEDURE: Obtain, fill out and return to the Town Office an Abatement Application form. This has to be done within 185 days of the commitment date. (You may appeal after 1 year of commitment and up to 3 years from the commitment date to the Board of Selectmen.)

PROCESS: The Assessors Agent will investigate your claim and then will bring your request before the Board of Assessors with a recommendation to approve or deny. The Board of Assessors will vote on this recommendation.

FURTHER APPEAL: After receiving the decision of the Board of Assessors, if still dissatisfied, you may appeal to the County Commissioners. This appeal has to be made within 60 days of the date of the written decision from the Board of Assessors, or within 60 days of the application, if the Board of Assessors takes no action on the request. Further appeal beyond the County Commissioners is to the Superior Court.

Tax Exemptions Available

For the residential home owner, there are several exemptions available that will lower your assessed value for tax purposes. These consist of the