Welcome to the town of Pownal, Maine.

Pownal is a town in Cumberland County located between the towns of North Yarmouth, Freeport, Durham and New Gloucester. Pownal was settled in 1680 and incorporated on March 3, 1808, from a portion of Freeport.
Currently, Pownal has a population of about 1500 and supports Pownal Elementary School Administrative District #62, with grades pre-K through 8th.
The rural character of Pownal offers residents and visitors many recreational opportunities. Bradbury Mountain State Park is located in Pownal and offers picnicking and a modest walk to the summit giving hikers a vista view of the surrounding area.
Our municipal town hall, Mallett Hall, is listed on the National Historic Registry and is located at 429 Hallowell Road, Route 9, in Pownal Center. See the contact page for business hours, phone numbers, and other contact information.

NEWS

PUBLIC HEARING: Second hearing regarding the proposed Impact Fee Ordinance residents will be voting on at June town meeting. The hearing will be May 12 @ 7:00pm, in the Voting Room of Mallett Hall. Copies of the draft ordinance are available at Town Hall.

NEXT TOWN MEETING – June 16, 2008, 7:00pm at Pownal Elementary School
To coincide with the decision to change the Town’s fiscal year, the Board of Selectmen is setting the next town meeting for June 2008 to vote on warrant articles which will cover the annual budget from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009, as follows: Tentative secret ballot election date set for June 10. Remaining Town Meeting articles will be voted on at Pownal School on June 16 at 7:00pm. FMI, call 688-4611.

DOG LICENCES
Licenses were due by January 31, 2008. Dogs can still be registered for an additional $15 per animal up until the end of February; starting in March, the late fee is $25. Licenses are available at Town Hall during regular business hours. Please bring proof of rabies and spay or neuter to license your dog.

UPCOMING BICENTENNIAL EVENTS!

Saturday, May 3: 1:00pm @ Mallett Hall, Tea Party for ages 3-8, Bring a doll or stuffed animal. Old-fashioned games and crafts. FMI call Leslie 688-4063.
Saturday, May 3: 3:30pm Maypole Dance @ the Bradstreet Residence on Lawrence Road, 3:30pm. FMI, call Jeff 712-2837.
Saturday, May 3: 4:30-6:00 Bean Supper @ Methodist Church, period dress, May Baskets. FMI, call Nancy 688-4481.
Saturday, May 17: 7:00-9:00am, Think Tank Pancake Breakfast, Bradstreet residence, Lawrence Road. FMI, call Alan 688-4728.
Saturday, May 17: Historical Society’s Heritage Plant Sale, 9:00am @ Mallett Hall. Also, Bradbury Mountain Arts show and sale @ Mallett Hall. FMI, call Donna 488-4780.
Monday, May 26: 2:00pm @ Elmwood Cemetery, Veteran’s Memorial Dedication. FMI, call Sherry 688-4826.
Wednesday, May 28: Historic Schoolhouse Skit @ Pownal Elementary School, 7:00pm.

FROM THE ROAD COMMISSIONER
Updates and News for work on roads this summer – see Public Works section of this website.

EVERGY SOLUTIONS AND HELP FROM THE MAINE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Escalating energy costs and the early arrival of winter in Maine has created individual energy emergencies for many of Maine’s most vulnerable citizens. There are ways individuals and communities can respond. Please check this website for resources and information: www.volunteermaine.org and click on the Keep ME Warm icon. There is also a referral line at www.211Maine.org.

MAINE POWER RELIABILITY PROGRAM
CMP’s bulk power transmission system was put into service in 1971. Since then population growth and the doubling of electric power demand have raised concerns about the system’s continued reliability in the future. In response to this growth, CMP is working with ISO New England to identify the system’s critical needs. CMP has developed the Maine Power Reliability Program to study the future needs of Maine’s power transmission system and ensure that they can continue to reliably deliver electricity to meet the needs of the customers. Pownal is a town identified for possible upgrades or additions. The Town will be informed as information is available and specific needs are identified. For more information, go to www.mainepower.com.

d specific needs are identified. For more information, go to www.mainepower.com.