ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Owls Head Stump Dump will be closed on Saturday February 04, 2023 due to the extreme cold.
THE HELEN F. WYLIE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP HERE AT THE TOWN OFFICE.
Deputy Town Clerk/Deputy Tax Collector
Deputy Treasurer/Deputy Registrar
The Town of Owls Head is seeking qualified candidates to apply to fill a vacancy due to the internal promotion of one of our valued office staff members.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the select board with a variety of tasks including the preparation of agendas and minutes of meetings of the select board and some committees, coordinating and distributing communications, and working closely with the public while assisting the Town Clerk/Tax Collector, the Treasurer, and the Registrar, in the performance of their respective duties. Additional responsibilities may include duties related to general assistance, freedom of access, and researching, drafting, and submitting grant applications. This non-partisan position involves frequent in-person and telephone/email contact with the general public, other town employees, elected and appointed town officials, and outside agencies, and requires a high degree of professional demeanor and confidentiality.
All applicants must be bondable, and pass a criminal background check. Prior municipal work experience and knowledge of TRIO software or equivalent is a plus, but not required. This is an hourly position with health benefits and PTO, based on a 32-hour, Monday through Thursday work week, and requires occasional evening and weekend work.
Starting Hourly Range: $18 - $20 per hour, based on experience.
Applications must be received no later than Jan 30th at Noon.
Mail your completed application in a sealed envelope via U.S.P.S. clearly marked and addressed as follows:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/DEPUTY TOWN CLERK/
DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR VACANCY
Town of Owls Head
224 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
ATTN: SELECT BOARD
Completed application forms may be accompanied by a resume and cover letter. To be considered, a completed application form is required.
No Phone Calls or Emails Please.
The Town of Owls Head is an Equal Opportunity Employer
REMINDER:
Dogs six months and older are required to be licensed. It’s the law.
New licenses are now available now. A late fee of $25 will be added after January 31, 2023.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
HOURS: Thursdays 8 am - 3 pm
RAPID RENEWAL
We have the capability of registering your vehicles online. Please use the link below to start the process:
http://www1.maine.gov/online/bmv/rapid-renewal/
Once you've completed it, the registration and stickers will be mailed to you from the State
THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Has a page on the Town's Website where you can learn about its mission, membership, news, and events, and an inventory of the Town's parks, public lands, and walking trails, and their features. Click on "Community" and then "Conservation Commission".
OWLS HEAD VILLAGE LIBRARY
The Library will be open on Wednesdays, from 4 pm to 7 pm, and Saturdays, from 10 am to 2 pm. Pat Stephen is the Librarian.
THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE
The Cemetery Committee is looking for new members. Please contact (207) 594-7434 at the Owls Head Town Office if you are interested.
MOORINGS
2023 Mooring Fees Renewals are due by JULY. Many mooring fees did not get paid last year. This fee helps the town maintain our harbors and also pay our Harbor/Deputy Harbor Master salaries. Please remember to pay your mooring fees.
$50.00 Year-Round Resident per year
(Year-Round Resident of Owls Head)
$100.00 Non-Resident per year
New Mooring Application
Renewal Mooring Application
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, CHECK and CREDIT CARD (2.5% charge) AT THE TOWN OFFICE!
Emergency Numbers
Dial 911 or 207-596-6552
Fire Chief, Frank Ross: 207-594-4076
Boat & Boat Trailer Registrations
Photo ID is required for all transactions
Contact: Eleanor Stone, 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 the purchase price of a boat will be collected on private sales. Maine dealerships collect sales tax at the time of purchase. Must have the 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 – 207-596-2255
212 New County Road
Rockland, ME 04841
Required for Boat Trailer Renewals: Last year’s registration
Dog Licenses
Contact: Eleanor Stone, Town Clerk @ Town Office, 207-594-7434.
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Available at Town Office starting October 17th
Required for all Licensing: Dog’s current Maine rabies certificate & spay or neutering certificates
License your dog for the New Year before January 1st
A $25.00 late fee will be charged if not paid by February 1st
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Contact: Eleanor Stone, 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: Eleanor Stone, 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 maiden names, the State or Country your parents were born in, your Officiant’s Name, Address, Phone Number and the Date of the Wedding.
The License only good for three months. If it’s not used in that time frame, it is voided, and you’ll need to fill out the paperwork again.
Mooring Permits
Questions: Adam Philbrook, Harbor Master 207-595-8220
$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: Eleanor Stone, 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 13 2022. Interest at 4% will be charged on any balances due as of November 13, 2022.
The second installment is due by March 13, 2023. Interest at 4% still be charged on any balances due as of April 13, 2023.
Vehicle Excise Tax & Registrations
Contact: Eleanor Stone, Tax Collector @ Town Office, 207-594-7434.
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Payment of excise tax is required on all vehicles in the town of residence before vehicle registration.
Required for New Registration:
Rapid Renewal
We finally have the capability of registering your vehicles online.
Please use the link below to start the process:
http://www1.maine.gov/online/bmv/rapid-renewal/
Once completed, you will receive your registration and stickers in the mail from the State within a few days
ATVs & Snowmobiles Registrations
Contact: Eleanor Stone, Tax Collector @ Town Office, 207-594-7434.
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Required for New Registration:
- A bill of sale
- 5.5% sales tax on the purchase price will be collected on private sales (dealerships collect sales tax at the time of purchase).
ATV’s new registration fee is $70.00 plus a $2.00 agent fee.
ATV renewal fee is $70.00 plus a $1.00 agent fee.
Snowmobile registration fee is $55.00 plus a $2.00 agent fee for new and a $1.00 agent fee for renewal.
Snowmobile renewal fee is $55.00 plus a $1.00 agent fee.
Voter Registration
Contact: Eleanor Stone, Registrar of Voters @ Town Office. 207-594-7434.
E-mail: townclerk@owlshead.maine.gov
Alternate Contact: VACANT, Deputy Registrar of Voters
E-mail: adminassistant@owlshead.maine.gov
Maine allows you to use any of the following identification to register to vote:
- Government-issued photograph identification document or credential. A government-issued photo identification document or credential, including, but not limited to, a current and valid United States passport, military identification, driver’s license, or state identification; or
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Other government-issued identification documents. A government-issued identification document without a photograph, including, but not limited to, a certified birth certificate or a signed social security card; or
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Other official documents. An official document, including, but not limited to, a document confirming eligibility determinations for public benefits, a utility bill, a bank statement, a government check, a paycheck, or other government documents that shows the name and address of the voter; or
- Maine ID or Driver’s License number, or the last four of your social security number, if it is already in our computer system
You don’t need to have any particular item from the above list. For example, not having a government-issued photographic identification document does not prevent you from registering to vote in Maine. Any of the above works on its own!
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, and Wednesday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Thursdays 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 $20.00 and are valid from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. Must show proof of residency.
Town Office
Physical Address:
Town of Owls Head
224 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
Tele: 207-594-7434
Fax: 207-594-7598
Mailing Address:
Town of Owls Head
224 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
Cash, Check, or Credit Card (2.5% service fee on credit cards)
Office Hours
Monday - 8am to 5pm
Tuesday - 8am to 5pm
Wednesday - 8am to 5pm
Thursday - 8am to 5pm
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - Closed
Quick Contacts
Holidays 2023
New Year’s Day
Mon January 2
Martin Luther King Day
Mon January 16
President’s Day
Mon February 20
Patriot’s Day
Mon April 17
Memorial Day
Mon May 29
Juneteenth
Mon June 19
Independence Day
Tues July 4
Labor Day
Mon September 04
Indigenous People’s Day/ Columbus Day
Mon October 9
Veterans Day
Thurs November 8
Thanksgiving
Thurs November 23
Christmas Day
Mon 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