Welcome to Stow Maine
The Heart of the Cold River Valley
Fall Harvest and Halloween Party Sunday October 29, 1-3 pm
710 Stow Road
Stow, Me 04037
Phone: (207)-697-2007
Fax: (207) 697-2136
Email: townclerk@stowmaine.us
Selectman Jim Wilfong
207-712-4666
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Selectman Ray Ryan
207-329-8205
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Selectman Carl Lindblade
603-731-0650
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Code Enforcement Officer
Ron McAllister
207-925-6722
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Friendly Reminder about 911 addresses
It is a good idea to have your address registered with 911 services so that in an emergency, a rescue squad can locate your residence. Furthermore, a 911 address is required for broadband service.
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Broadband News:
In an effort to identify each home site for Broadband, please go to:
https://www.maineconnectivity.org/challenge
Then click on : Connect the Dots. If you are there, no action requested. If not , send an email to:
Select Board Member Carl Lindblade
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Town Office Hours:
Mondays 1:00 - 6:00
Tuesdays 2:00 - 6:00
Thursdays 9:00-12:00
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Please call the office before coming to be sure it is open if there is a pending storm. Thank you!
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Selectmen Meetings :
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm
Note the November 28th meeting has been canceled and rescheduled to November 21
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Planning Board Meetings:
2nd Monday of the month 6:00pm.
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Road Work:
If there is a downed tree or obstruction in a town road, please call 911. If there is a non emergency issue please call Selectman Ray Ryan 207-329-8205 Jim Wilfong 207-716-4666 or Carl Lindblade 603-731-0650.
For the state road (route 113), please call Maine DOT in Fryeburg:
207-935-2646
Tax Rate: 0.013950
Tax Due Dates: 12/01/2022
Taxes Committed: 10/13/2022
710 Stow Rd. Stow, Maine 04037
Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Excise Tax Collector: Christine Carone Deputy Clerk Kathleen Panno Treasurer: Nancy Boros Animal Control Officer: Cindy Eaton 207-890-5313
Property Tax Relief Programs
Two Tax Relief Programs Being Expanded
Two existing State programs benefiting low-income seniors to be expanded
To help lower-income seniors avoid higher property taxes and remain in their homes, two existing State programs are being expanded:
1. The Property Tax Fairness Credit, which currently allows eligible Mainers to take a $1,500 credit, has increased to $2,000; it also loosens limits on the program in a way that allows the benefits to remain constant for a Mainer whose spouse passes away. Note: This program is not administered by the Town of Stow; to claim the credit, you must file Form 1040ME and Schedule PTFC/STFC for the tax year during which the property tax or rent was paid. For help, call 207-624-9784. For more info, please visit: Property Tax Fairness Credit Summary.
2. The State Property Tax Deferral Program, a lifeline loan program that covers the annual property tax bills of Maine seniors age 65 and older who cannot afford to pay them on their own, has been expanded. It doubles the income limit on that program to $80,000 and also raises asset limits. Taxes must be paid back when the home is sold or becomes part of an estate. Note: This program is not administered by the Town of Stow; questions on this State managed program can be referred to Maine Revenue Services, Property Tax Division, at 207-624-5600 or prop.tax@maine.gov. For more info, please visit: State Property Tax Deferral Program.
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The LD 290 “Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens” program, enacted in August 2022, was repealed by the Maine Legislature on July 6, 2023, The program had allowed Maine seniors 65 and older who owned a permanent residence for at least 10 years and were receiving (or eligible for) a homestead exemption, to freeze taxes at the previous year’s level regardless of income.
It is important to note that these are State programs and while the Town plays a role in the administration of them, the Town is not responsible for the policy objectives of these initiatives. Any questions or concerns owners have regarding this program should be directed to your legislative representative. To find your representative, please visit: Maine State Legislature.