Town Office
Welcome to the Town of Vassalboro, Maine!
Contact Information
- Address: 682 Main Street, Vassalboro, Maine, 04989
- Mailing Address: PO Box 129, North Vassalboro, Maine, 04962
- Phone: (207) 872-2826
- Fax: (207) 872-5414
- Email: questions@vassalboro.net
- Hours: (Mon)7:30am-3:30pm, (Tues)7:00am-5:00pm, (Weds)7:30am-5:30pm, (Thurs)7:30am-6:30pm
- Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and all Holidays.
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For contact information and hours that each department is open, click on the links below.
- Code Officer and LPI
- Public Works
- Town Assessor
- Recreation
- Town Clerk
- Town Officials
- Transfer Station
Town Officials
Town of Vassalboro Select Board
The Town of Vassalboro is governed by a Select Board who meet every other Thursday night at 6:30pm in the town office meeting room. Board meetings during the summer months are usually scheduled once a month.
The public is invited to attend.
Member - Michael Poulin
- Term Expires: 2026
- Phone:(207) 923-3926
- Email: mpoulin@vassalboro.net
Member - Rick Denico - Chairperson
- Term Expires: 2025
- Phone:(207) 873-9094
- Email: rdenico@vassalboro.net
Member - Chris French
- Term Expires: 2027
- Phone:(207) 542-4732
- Email: cfrench@vassalboro.net
Town Manager - Aaron Miller
- Phone:(207) 872-2826
- Email: amiller@vassalboro.net
Town Clerk - Cathy Coyne
- Phone:(207) 872-2826
- Email: cathy@vassalboro.net
Deputy Clerk - Stacy Richmond
- Phone:(207) 872-2826
- Email: srichmond@vassalboro.net
Bookkeeper - Dawn Haywood
- Phone:(207) 872-2826
- Email: dhaywood@vassalboro.net
Assessor - Ellery Bane
- Phone:(207) 872-2826
- Email: ebane@vassalboro.net
Code Enforcement Officer-Eric Currie / LPI - David Savage
- Phone:(207) 872-2826
- Email: ecurrie@vassalboro.net
- Email: d_savage73@yahoo.com
Chief of Police - Mark Brown
- Phone:(207) 557-4601
- Email: mbrown@vassalboro.net
Animal Control Officer - Joshua Barnes
- Phone:(207) 313-1383
- Email:
Public Works Foreman - Eugene Field
- Phone:(207) 923-3985
- Email: publicworks@vassalboro.net
Transfer Station Manager - Adam Daoust
- Phone:(207) 923-3051
- Email: vasstransfer@fairpoint.net
Community Program Director - Karen Hatch
- Phone:(207) 592-3095
- Email: khatch@vassalboro.net
Fire Chief - Walker Thompson
- Phone:(207) 649-1236
- Email: wthompson.vfd@aol.com
First Responder Director - Dan Mayotte
- Phone:(207) 350-0685
- Email: vassalborofirstresponders@gmail.com
Vassalboro Code Enforcement
Inspections may be available on other days if adequate notice given, typically 48 hrs
Contact Information
Code Enforcement Officer- Eric Currie /Local Plumbing Inspector - David Savage
- Phone:(207) 872-2826
To view a summary of permitting requirements and general guidance for new property owners in Vassalboro: Please read this Document
Building Permit fees
- Building Permit Application - updated in 2022
- Building Permit Fees
- MUBEC Form #1 Building Plan Application Heated Addition
- MUBEC Form #2 Building Plan Application Unheated Accessory
- New Energy Code Requirements for new homes (July 2021)
- Stairway Guard Handrail Requirements
- Slab Illustrations
Occupancy Inspections
Addressing - The C.E.O. is also the Addressing Officer
New homeowners shall be required to place in a location visible to the road, numerals four inches (4”) in height to identify the building for emergency purposes. If applicable, the mailbox of the residence will have identifying numerals on both sides of at least four inches (4”) in height.
Plumbing Permits
- Plumbing Permit Application (Internal Plumbing Systems)
- Plumbing Permit Inspection Requirements
- Septic Tank Replacement Permit
Shoreland Zoning
- Hazardous Tree Removal Permit Application
- Shoreland Zoning Permit Application
- Shoreland Vegetation Removal Handout 2024
Subdivision
- Minor Subdivision Preliminary Application
- Minor Subdivision Final Application
- Major Subdivision Preliminary Application
- Major Subdivision Final Application
- Major Subdivision Performance Guarantee
Site Review
Unregistered and Un-inspected Vehicles
Automobile Graveyards
Marijuana Business
FAQ
- Click here to read a document about Tiny House Standards
- Click here to read a document about fences
- Click here to read a document about swimming pools
Vassalboro Public Works Department General Information
The road crew maintains a total of 49.1 miles of town roads, of which 44.8 miles is paved and 4.3 are gravel roads. Examples of some of the maintenance performed by the Town Road crew are cutting brush, ditching, replacing culverts, grading, patching, roadside mowing, and sign replacement, to name a few.
- The Vassalboro Public Works Department consists of a road crew of four, and a solid waste facility of two workers.
- The hours for the road crew are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the summer from May 1st to November 1st; and Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the winter.
- The Town Garage and Sand/salt shed are located on the Bog Road in East Vassalboro.
Road Commissioner - Gene Field
- Phone:(207) 923-3985
- Email: publicworks@vassalboro.net
Mailbox Policy 2012
To view the mailbox policy adopted by the Vassalboro Select Board on November 8, 2012
(Back to top)Town Assessor
Please visit our Town Assessor Page for the assessing databases, tax maps, applications and more.
Contact Information
- Town Assessor - Ellery Bane
- Email: ebane@vassalboro.net
- Phone:(207) 872-2826
- Call for Appt
Recreation
For more information please visit our Recreation Page
Contact Information
- Community Program Director - Karen Hatch
- Email: khatch@vassalboro.net
- Phone:(207) 592-3095
Town Clerk
For more information please visit our Town Clerk Page
Contact Information
- Contact: Town Clerk - Catherine Coyne
- Email: cathy@vassalboro.net
- Contact: Deputy Clerk - Stacy Richmond
- Email: srichmond@vassalboro.net
- Contact: Deputy Clerk- Dawn Haywood
- Email: dhaywood@vassalboro.net
- Phone:(207) 872-2826
Transfer Station
Residents who desire to hire the services of a hauler to pick up and deliver trash to the transfer station rather than making deliveries themselves can call:
- Jeremy Dow at (207) 213-5315
- John Green at (207) 649-3216 or (207) 923-3411
- George Hamar at (207) 660-1619
Contact Information
Transfer Station Manager - Adam Daoust
- Address: 129 Lombard Dam Rd. Vassalboro, ME
- Station Phone:(207) 923-3051
- Town Office Phone:(207) 872-2826
- Email: vasstransfer@fairpoint.net
Hours
- Tuesday: 6:30am-4:30pm
- Thursday: 6:30am-4:30pm
- Saturday: 6:30am-4:30pm
- Sunday: 6:30am-4:30pm
Please Note:
- Put all of your zero-sort recyclables (EXCEPT CARDBOARD) in with your regular household garbage. The Town’s trash disposal vendor called Coastal Resources of Maine, powered by Fiberight Technology and located in Hampden, will sort all of the trash that the Town sends to them, and they will recycle all that they can from your waste. Let Fiberight do the work for you!
- Now for the CARDBOARD…Because there is a mandatory cardboard recycling Town ordinance in effect, residents need to continue to separate the cardboard.
- Click Here for Updated 2024 Swap Shed Rules
The Solid Waste Transfer Station is located on the Lombard Dam Road for use by Vassalboro Residents, and for disposal of trash generated within Town.
- Town Ordinance requires each resident to obtain a vehicle decal to affix to their vehicle to identify you as a Vassalboro Resident.
- These decals are available at the Transfer Station by showing proof of residency.
Disposal Fee Schedule (subject to change)
Current transfer station vehicle sticker is required and must be displayed.
- Carpets & rugs --------------------------- $5.00 and up
- Box springs & mattresses -------------------- $5.00 ea.
- Upholstered chairs --------------------- -------- $5.00 ea.
- Couches -------------------------------- ------------ $10.00 ea.
- Other Misc. bulky items (Vacuum cleaners, computer chairs etc.) - $2.00 min.
- Tires (with or without rims) ------------------------------ $2.00 and up
- Fire extinguishers (dry chemical only) -------------------------- $5.00 ea.
- Propane tanks (20lbs or less) -------------------------------------------.50-$5.00 ea.
- Refrigerators, a/c’s, freezers, dehumidifiers, (other items containing freon) - $10.00 ea.
- Computer monitors, towers, laptops ------------- $7.00 ea.
- Televisions (any size) --------------------- ----------- $15.00 ea.
- PCB ballasts --------------------------------------------- $2.00 Sm. $4.00 Lg.
Construction & Demolition Debris
Disposal of a yard or more or large loads of debris from a past or new renovation or demolition project require a Demolition Permit available at the transfer station.
- Shingles or rolled roofing -------------------------- $7.00 per sq.
- Vinyl siding & PVC piping ----------------------------- $2.00 min.
- Non- treated wood (painted ok) – $2.00 Min. — $7.00 yd. – $15.00 truck or small single axle trailer
- Pressure treated wood & Sheetrock (Drywall) ------- $2.00 min. – $10.00 yd.
- Windows or other items with glass are accepted. Fees may apply for debris around the glass
Fees vary at attendant’s discretion on larger loads depending on materials and amounts
Other items with NO FEES
- Computer mouse, keyboards, printers, copiers, cell phones, game consoles, stereos, other misc. electronics.
- Fluorescent light bulbs (any size) including Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s)
- Batteries (Automotive, lawn & tractor, Lithium, NiCad, small sealed lead acid, Etc.*Alkaline batteries are non-hazardous and can be safely disposed of into your normal household trash.)
- Compost (leaves, grass clippings, garden waste) Waste oils & waste antifreeze ( no gasoline ) other chemicals must be disposed of properly.* see attendant Brush (tree branches, limbs etc.) logs no longer than 4 ft. up to 16” diameter and small stumps
- Clean wood stove ashes (no other burnt debris)
Please place all above items into their designated areas. We thank you all for your recycling efforts.
- All prices are subject to change