The Town Office is open to the public, Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm. We take lunch from 12-1. Appointments will no longer be available but if you’re uncomfortable visiting the office in person, we can still offer services by phone and drop box. If you choose to visit the office, please wait your turn in the lobby if there’s already someone at the desk in the office.
The Town Office is located at 50 Bay Point Road. To send mail the Town Office please use the following address: PO Box 436, Georgetown, ME 04548.
TOWN CLERK/TAX COLLECTOR HOURS
Monday – Thursday from 9 to 5. We do take an hour lunch break from 12 to 1. We will be seeing people at our counter in the office one at a time, or one party at a time. All others should wait in the lobby until their turn. Thank you.
The Town Office is located at 50 Bay Point Road and is attached to the Georgetown Central School building.
The mailing address for the Office is PO Box 436, Georgetown, ME 04548
DO NOT use the Bay Point Rd address as this may result in your mail being returned to sender!
The Office phone number is 207-371-2820; fax number is 207-371-2331
To send e-mail to Alex, the Town Clerk, use grgtwnclerk@yahoo.com
To send e-mail to Tyler, the Town Administrator, use gtwnme@hotmail.com.
To send e-mail to Mary, the Finance Director, use townofgeorgetownme@gmail.com.
To send e-mail to Chris, the Code Enforcement Officer, use georgetownceo@gmail.com.
Closed
The Town Office will be closed on the following dates:
JANUARY 1,2024
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
MAY 27, 2024
JUNE 19, 2024
JULY 3-4, 2024
SEPTEMBER 2,2024
OCTOBER 14, 2024
NOVEMBER 22-23, 2023
DECEMBER 25-26, 2023
General Assistance Administrator
Monday – Thursday, 9 AM-2 PM, by appointment
For after hour assistance, please call Sagadahoc non-emergency dispatch 443-9711.
Marriage
If you are planning on getting married, you need to fill out an application for Intentions of Marriage. Please call the office to make an appointment to file intentions and to obtain a marriage license. To obtain copies of these forms to fill out and file, click on the Forms & Applications page on the listings to the left.
STORMS AND INCLEMENT WEATHER
Please be sure to call the Town Office (371-2820) to make sure the office is open before venturing out during storms and inclement weather. For matters concerning roads and snowplowing, please call the Road Commissioner, Charlie Collins (841-8774).
DOG LICENSING
The 2024 dog licensing tags are now available at the Town Office. Late fees will begin on February 1. Licensing is required for all dogs over six months of age. A current rabies certificate and spay/neutering information are needed for first time licensing.
Are you a summer resident with a canine companion? State law requires that any dog residing in Maine for ten days or more must be registered. A $6/$11 Georgetown dog tag can provide peace of mind if your furry friend takes an island adventure!
For information about animal control matters, please call the Town Office at 371-2820.
TAX BILLS
Tax bills for 2023 are in the works. If you have recently moved or if you think it is possible that we may not have your correct mailing address, please contact the Town Office as soon as possible. Tax payments sent through the mail MUST BE SENT TO PO BOX 436 OR WE WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT.
Please refer to this handy resource to answer all of your property tax related questions:
Georgetown Property Tax FAQ
If you disagree with your tax bill and want to contest it, please file for an abatement. The form for filing an abatement is available on the Forms & Applications page of this website.
PROPERTY TAX AND RENT EXEMPTIONS
Forms are available in the Town Office
Homestead Exemption: If you are a resident homeowner, you need to apply only once for a $25,000 property valuation exemption if your Georgetown home is your primary residence, you have lived there over a year and you do not claim an exemption in any other state. Forms must be in by 1 April. Click on the link for the application form: Homestead Exemption Application Form
Veterans Exemption: Veterans must be at least 62 years old, and you need only apply once. Forms must be in by 1 April. Click on the link for the application form: Veteran’s Property Tax Exemption Form
DOCUMENTED BOATS
Documented Boat owners must pay local excise tax and display the 2023 excise tax sticker on your vessel within ten days of launch or by July 1, 2023 (whichever comes first). If this tax remains unpaid on September 1, 2023, a lien may be placed on your vessel.
Five Island Wharf Commercial Users Fees
Commercial User Fees were due by 01 Sept, 2023 for the 2023-24 season.
MOORINGS
Mooring fees for 2024 are due by April 30, 2024. The mooring fee will double if not paid before 1 May, 2023. Beginning on June 1, unpaid moorings will result in dropping of the tackle. Fees to reinstate an unpaid mooring will apply. Mooring numbers are required to be posted on your mooring float. Failure to post your mooring number will result in a $25 fine being added to your 2023 mooring fee.
Clam Licenses
Commercial clammers who have completed their required hours of conservation work may buy their 2023/24 licenses beginning 1 June, 2023. Lottery applications for any available commercial and non-resident recreational licenses will be accepted July 5th and 6th. Must apply in person. Call with any questions. The lottery will be held July 10th at 9:30 am.