Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program 2025-2026
Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program 2025-2026
The Town of Vassalboro is proud to honor current and former residents of Vassalboro who have served or are currently serving our country in a branch of the military with the Hometown Hero Banner Program.
To qualify, an honoree must be:
A current or former resident of Vassalboro; and
Serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces or National Guard OR militaryveteran (living or deceased) who has served in the United States Armed Forces or National Guard and has been honorably discharged.
This program places banners on power poles in Vassalboro, and they are typically displayed from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Town will store the banners and brackets over the winter. The Town is not responsible for replacing banners that are stolen, damaged, or destroyed due to vandalism or any acts of nature.
To order a banner, please fill out the Application for Hometown Heroes Banner and include verification of active duty (e.g. copy of military orders or military ID) or a copy of the veteran’s honorable discharge papers/DD214.
Banners can be purchased through Albison’s Printing located at 124 Riverside Drive in Augusta Maine by calling 207-622-1941. The charge for the banner and pole brackets is $129. Those wishing to purchase the banners must fill out the application and receive approval from the Town Manager before ordering.
For more information about this program, please contact Town Manager Aaron Miller at 207- 872-2826 or email; amiller@vassalboro.net.