ANNOUNCEMENTS
OWLS HEAD ROADSIDE CLEAN-UP
From May 23rd to May 30th
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NEW INFORMATION ON ELECTIONS - JULY 14, 2020
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BOAT REGISTRATIONS
As of May 1st, 2020, all motorized watercraft on Maine waters must have a valid registration. In addition, all motorized watercraft on inland waters must display the lake and river protection sticker.
Please call the town office and we will tell you how much it is going to cost (you must have the ME number), then provide us with a copy of the registration and a check. We have a drop box by the front door. We will process it and mail it back to you.
ALERT FROM TOWN CLERK (THE DATE IS NOW MAY 31, 2020)
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THE OWLS HEAD TOWN OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL MAY 31, 2020.
THE OFFICE STAFF WILL BE AT THE OFFICE WORKING. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
594-7434.
MESSAGE FROM OHSTT TRANSFER STATION
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HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
March 31, 2020 is the last date to apply for Homestead Exemption for the upcoming tax bill.
You can get a form from our website or come into the Town Office to one.
2019/2020 PROPERTY TAXES
The second installment is due and payable March 13, 2020 and the interest will be charged at 8.00% annually on all accounts unpaid March 13, 2020.
The Cemetery Committee
The Cemetery Committee is looking for new members. Please contact (594-7434) the Owls Head Town Office if you are interested.
2019 Mooring Fees
$50.00 Year Round Resident per year
$100.00 Non-Resident per year
(Year Round Resident of Owls Head)
Cemetery Committee Request
There are unidentified veterans in the Town's cemeteries and the Cemetery Committee would appreciate your help finding them. If you have a relative who is a veteran or know of a veteran who is buried in one of the Town’s cemeteries who doesn’t have a veteran’s marker or whose headstone doesn’t have veteran identification, please notify William Gay at 594-2302 and the Cemetery Committee will make sure that these veterans will be recognized in the future. They’ve earned that honor and respect.
FAQ’s
Address & Phone Number of Town Office
Physical Address:
Town of Owls Head • 224 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
207-594-7434 • Fax 207-594-7598
Mailing Address:
Town of Owls Head • 224 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
CASH AND CHECK ONLY AT THE TOWN OFFICE!
Emergency Numbers
Dial 911 or 207-596-6552
Fire Chief, Frank Ross: 207-594-4076
Animal Control Officer, William Demmons: 207-542-3057
Boat & Boat Trailer Registrations
Contact: Susan Wilson, Tax Collector @ Town Office. 207-594-7434.
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Harbor Questions: Adam Philbrook, Harbor Master 207-595-8220
ALL DOCUMENTED BOATS MUST PAY EXCISE TAX
Required for New Boat Registrations: Bill of sale, Maine registration numbers. State sales tax on purchase price of boat will be collected on private sales. Maine dealerships collect sales tax at time of purchase. Must have serial number.
Required for Boat Renewals: All boat registrations expire on December 31st yearly. Excise tax is computed on the boat’s age and length. The Inland Fisheries fees are based on the horsepower of the motor. Must have last registration.
Required for New Boat Trailer Registrations: Go to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Rockland Branch, 212 New County Road, Rockland, ME, 207-596-2255.
Required for Boat Trailer Renewals: Last year’s registration.
Dog Licenses
Contact: Susan Wilson, Town Clerk @ Town Office, 207-594-7434.
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Available at Town Office starting October 15th
Required for New License: Dog’s current Maine rabies certificate & spay or neutering certificates.
Required for Renewal: License your dog for the new year before January 1st.
A $25.00 late fee will be charged if not paid by February 1st.
Please bring a current rabies certificate
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Contact: Susan Wilson, Town Clerk @ Town Office, 207-594-7434.
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Required for New License: Must be a resident of Maine for at least 3 months.
Required for Renewal: Bring evidence of a previous hunting (or archery) license or a Safe Hunter’s Card.
Marriage License
Contact: Susan Wilson, Town Clerk @ Town Office, 207-594-7434
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
We issue them if you are an Owls Head Resident or if both Bride & Groom reside outside of Maine. Please call and make sure that the Town Clerk is in when you are ready. We do not process these after 3:00 PM.
You will need Photo ID’s, certified copies of last divorce decree or death certificate of former spouse if applicable.
You’ll need to know your mother’s madiden names, the State or Country your parents were born in, your Officiant’s Name, Address, Phone Number and the Date of the Wedding.
The Licenseis only good for three months. If its not used in that time frame, it is voided and you’ll need to fill out the paperwork again.
Mooring Permits
Contact: Susan Wilson, Town Clerk @ Town Office, 207-594-7434
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Questions: Adam Philbrook, Harbor Master 207-595-8220
Required for New Permit Application: Complete & sign attached Mooring Permit Application.
Permit fee
$50.00 Year Round Resident per year
$100.00 Non-Resident per year
(Year Round Resident of Owls Head)
Required for Renewal: All renewals are due by June 30th every year.
Property Tax
Contact: Susan Wilson, Tax Collector @ Town Office, 207-594-7434.
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Real Estate and Personal Property Tax can be paid in full or in two installments.
The first installment is due by October 8, 2019. Interest at 8% will be charged on any balances due as of November 8, 2019.
The second installment is due by March 13, 2020. Interest at 8% still be charged on any balances due as of April 13, 2020.
Vehicle Excise Tax & Registrations
Contact: Susan Wilson, Tax Collector @ Town Office, 207-594-7434.
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Required for New Registration: Payment of excise tax is required on all vehicles in the town of residence before vehicle registration. Only if vehicle has be purchased from a Maine licensed dealer. Items needed at time of registration:
- Monroney Label or window sticker
- Blue copy of the title application
- previous registration of the vehicle traded or sold which plates are being transferred.
- Proof of insurance.
- Current mileage.
- Required for Renewal: Previous registration, proof of insurance and current mileage.
ATVs & Snowmobiles Registrations
Contact: Susan Wilson, Tax Collector @ Town Office, 207-594-7434.
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Required for New Registration: A bill of sale, a 5.5% sales tax on the purchase price will be collected on private sales (dealerships collect sales tax at time of purchase). The ATV registration fee is $45.00 plus $2.00 agent fee. The snowmobile registration fee is $45.00 plus $2.00 agent fee.
Required for Renewal: The ATV renewal fee is $45.00 plus $1.00 agent fee. The snowmobile renewal fee is $45.00 plus $1.00 agent fee.
Voter Registration
Contact: Eleanor Stone, Registrar of Voters @ Town Office. 207-594-7434.
E-mail: secretary@owlshead.maine.gov
Alternate Contact: Susan Wilson, Deputy Registrar of Voters
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Required for New Registration: Maine drivers license and current bill listing your address in Owls Head.
You can register to vote at any time of the year (including Election Day) at the Owls Head Town Office. The Town Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8:00 am to
5:00 pm.
Transfer Station (Solid Waste & Recycled Waste)
34 Buttermilk Lane
Thomaston, ME 04861
207-594-0748
Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Click here for Fees & Guidelines
Stickers are available for sale at the OHST Transfer Station for $15.00 and are valid from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. Must show proof of residency.
Town Office
Physical Address:
Town of Owls Head
224 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
207-594-7434
Fax 207-594-7598
Mailing Address:
Town of Owls Head
224 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
Cash or check only
Office Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Quick Contacts
Holidays 2020
New Year's
January 1
Martin Luther King Day
January 20
President’s Day
February 17
Patriot’s Day
April 20
Memorial Day
May 25
Independence Day
July 3
Labor Day
September 7
Indigenous People Day
October 12
Veteran’s Day
November 11
Thanksgiving
November 26-27
Christmas
December 25
Contact Us
Physical Address:
Town of Owls Head
224 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
207-594-7434
Fax 207-594-7598
Mailing Address:
Town of Owls Head
224 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854