Town of Pownal, Maine 04069

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.

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RSU NO. 5 BUDGET MEETING, July 1, 2009
30 Jun 2009 11:42 am
RSU Board No. 5 will meet Wednesday night, 6:30pm at Freeport High School to begin the budget process all over again. (see news item below). These meetings are open to the public.

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RSU Board No. 5 will meet Wednesday night, 6:30pm at Freeport High School to begin the budget process all over again. (see news item below). These meetings are open to the public.

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 5 - PRESS RELEASE
30 Jun 2009 11:38 am
Voters in Durham, Freeport, and Pownal rejected the RSU No. 5 budget in a referendum vote held Thursday, June 25, 2009. An operating budget of $22,777,795 was adopted by the RSU Board and approved by nearly 400 voters at the Annual Budget Meeting held June 16, 2009. The validation referendum that defeated that budget combined the results from the three towns with 582 voters in favor to 661 voters against.
The voters in Durham voted down the budget by 69 to 209.
Freeport voters approved the budget by a vote of 479 to 70.
Voters in Pownal overwhelmingly defeated the budget with a vote of 34 to 382.
The RSU Board will need to meet to reconsider the budget and create a new budget calendar. The budget process will be repeated with the adoption of a budget by the Board, an Annual Budget Meeting of the voters from the three towns, and another Budget Validation Referendum. The district operates under the Board adopted budget until a new budget is approved by the voters.
FMI, contact Shannon Welsh, Superintendent at welshs@rsu5.org

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Voters in Durham, Freeport, and Pownal rejected the RSU No. 5 budget in a referendum vote held Thursday, June 25, 2009. An operating budget of $22,777,795 was adopted by the RSU Board and approved by nearly 400 voters at the Annual Budget Meeting held June 16, 2009. The validation referendum that defeated that budget combined the results from the three towns with 582 voters in favor to 661 voters against. The voters in Durham voted down the budget by 69 to 209. Freeport voters approved the budget by a vote of 479 to 70. Voters in Pownal overwhelmingly defeated the budget with a vote of 34 to 382. The RSU Board will need to meet to reconsider the budget and create a new budget calendar. The budget process will be repeated with the adoption of a budget by the Board, an Annual Budget Meeting of the voters from the three towns, and another Budget Validation Referendum. The district operates under the Board adopted budget until a new budget is approved by the voters. FMI, contact Shannon Welsh, Superintendent at welshs@rsu5.org

POWNAL COMMUNITY MARKET
25 Jun 2009 7:53 am
Plans are underway to start a Community Market for Pownal residents in 2010. The Market would be held from June through August on Saturday mornings at Pownal Elementary School. Products that could be sold at the market include vegetables, herbs, fruit, jams, jellies, honey, baked goods, hay, straw, Christmas trees, ornamental produce, bedding plants, potted plants, cut or dried flowers, fruit or plant arrangements, eggs, retail-ready frozen meats, wool, fleece, natural personal products, knitted/felted items, wood/natural fiber products. All products need to be produced in Maine by the vendor. An application is in the process of being developed. Fees and certifications being determined. If you are interested in learning more about this exciting new opportunity in Pownal, attend the next meeting scheduled for July 28, Wed, 6:30pm at the North Pownal Community Club or contact Carol Cyr, 688-4155 or jcyr1@maine.rr.com.

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Plans are underway to start a Community Market for Pownal residents in 2010. The Market would be held from June through August on Saturday mornings at Pownal Elementary School. Products that could be sold at the market include vegetables, herbs, fruit, jams, jellies, honey, baked goods, hay, straw, Christmas trees, ornamental produce, bedding plants, potted plants, cut or dried flowers, fruit or plant arrangements, eggs, retail-ready frozen meats, wool, fleece, natural personal products, knitted/felted items, wood/natural fiber products. All products need to be produced in Maine by the vendor. An application is in the process of being developed. Fees and certifications being determined. If you are interested in learning more about this exciting new opportunity in Pownal, attend the next meeting scheduled for July 28, Wed, 6:30pm at the North Pownal Community Club or contact Carol Cyr, 688-4155 or jcyr1@maine.rr.com.

INTERIM ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS
5 May 2009 1:22 pm
For the next 6 weeks, volunteers will take over the duties of our Animal Control Officer while she is recovering from surgery. For dog issues, please call Dick Hogue 688-4153(home) or 318-2521(cell); or Selectman Tim Giddinge 650-9581(cell). For any issues regarding cats, please call Blaine Grindle 865-4123. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in this matter.

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For the next 6 weeks, volunteers will take over the duties of our Animal Control Officer while she is recovering from surgery. For dog issues, please call Dick Hogue 688-4153(home) or 318-2521(cell); or Selectman Tim Giddinge 650-9581(cell). For any issues regarding cats, please call Blaine Grindle 865-4123. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in this matter.

FREEPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES
28 Apr 2009 12:19 pm
Check out FCS's new website www.freeportcommunityservices.org for information on services and volunteerism. FCS serves both Freeport and Pownal in a variety of ways.

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Check out FCS's new website www.freeportcommunityservices.org for information on services and volunteerism. FCS serves both Freeport and Pownal in a variety of ways.

PROPERTY TAX - PAYMENT DUE June 15
23 Dec 2008 4:50 pm
The fourth installment for property taxes was due June 15. An 11% interest charge will added per anum to any unpaid balance beginning June 16. You can stop by Town Hall during regular business hours to pay your taxes; or mail you check to: Pownal Tax Collector, 429 Hallowell Road, Pownal, ME 04069.

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The fourth installment for property taxes was due June 15. An 11% interest charge will added per anum to any unpaid balance beginning June 16. You can stop by Town Hall during regular business hours to pay your taxes; or mail you check to: Pownal Tax Collector, 429 Hallowell Road, Pownal, ME 04069.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES - 2009
12 Nov 2008 7:37 am
The Town Offices will be closed on the following dates:
Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day
Friday, July 3 - Independence Day
Monday, September 7 - Labor Day
Monday, October 12 - Columbus Day
Wednesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day
Thursday/Friday, November 26/27 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day

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The Town Offices will be closed on the following dates: Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day Friday, July 3 - Independence Day Monday, September 7 - Labor Day Monday, October 12 - Columbus Day Wednesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day Thursday/Friday, November 26/27 - Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day