News & Document Updates
for Our Community

We are providing notice to you regarding the upcoming plans to transfer the Town’s water supply to the temporary water transmission system that has recently been installed. 

Debris removal from private property is the responsibility of property owners and is usually ineligible for reimbursement under FEMA's Public Assistance Program.  See the details in the attached document.

Assistance available for vehicles damaged during the severe storm and flooding in Maine.  See attached document for details.

Below are red-lined versions of the following Town ordinances to be voted on by the public at Town Meeting Monday, March 11 at 1 p.m.

Proposed changes to: Building Permit Ordinance, Site Plan Review Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance.  These passed at the Town Meeting.
Small modifications to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, as required by the State to align this ordinance with current legislation.  This Ordinance did not pass at the Town Meeting.  Modifications will be made and brought to vote again.  

See details in attached PDF.

All dogs need to be licensed upon reaching the age of 6 months in the town where it resides. Or after the dog has been with the family for 10 days, if adopted. For an "altered" dog, the total cost is $6.00 for a new license or a license renewal. The total cost for an "unaltered" dog is $11 for a new license or license renewal.

March 5, 2024 - Presidential Primary
June 11, 2024 - State Primary
November 5, 2024 - General (Presidential) Election

Maine Department of Marine Resources sent this bulletin on 11/6/2023.

Fridays from 12:00 noon until 4:00pm

Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senator Susan Collins today joined officials from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to announce that 16 Maine organizations have been awarded $11 million in Federal funding to strengthen economic opportunity in rural Maine communities.

The awards announced today are part of the NBRC’s Catalyst Program, funded by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Commission’s Federal appropriation. Maine awardees were selected by the NBRC after receiving a recommendation for funding by Governor Mills.

See the full article attached.  

Stonington’s Economic Resiliency Strategy:  Opportunities for Investment

• Imperative for Action
• Core Strategies
• Current Actions

LD 290 “Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens” Repealed by State Legislature.  See attached for more details.

Please see attached Press Release

Please see the attached.

Please see the attached.

A plan to understand recent and emerging economic challenges and develop strategies to proactively address these and to create economic opportunity.

See the attached for the Stonington Economic & Community Development Committee release.

The full Ordinance and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are located in the Ordinance section and the registration form is located in the Permits and Applications section. Applications may be emailed to townclerk@stoningtonmaine.org or faxed to 207-367-6361.

Please see the attached letter regarding DEP's plan to survey the coastline for potential impacts to shellfish harvest areas.

Please see the attached document from the State of Maine, Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry providing notice of high or moderate detected populations of Browntail Moth.