Town of Sumner

633 Main St., Sumner, ME 04292

 

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Sumner Town Office Holiday Hour Changes

December 24: Open 10:30-3:00

December 25: Closed

December 26: Closed

December 31: Open 10:30-3:00

January 1: Closed

 

 

 

 

It is time to license your dog.

All dogs over six months should be licensed.

To license your dog, a current rabies certificate is needed.  All altered dogs (neutered / spayed) have a $6 license fee.  The fee for unaltered dogs is $11.

On Saturday, January 18, from 10-12,  Dr. Doucette from the Norway Veterinary Hospital will be at the Sumner Fire Station for a rabies clinic.  Rabies vaccines will cost $10 per dog or cat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Special Town Meeting and Vote on a Commercial Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance was held on December 10, 2019.  The Ordinance was not accepted by a vote of 36 NO votes and 24 YES votes.

 

 

 

The Sumner Food Sovereignty Ordinance was adopted October 8, 2019.  

The Food Sovereignty Ordinance allows the people of Sumner to produce, process, sell, purchase and consume local foods, thus promoting self-reliance, the preservation of family farms, and local food traditions.  Use the link below to see the full ordinance.

 

 

 

 

 

MAINE INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS NOW REQUIRED TO:  REGISTER SNOW MACHINES / ATVs / BOATS AND TO APPLY FOR HUNTING / FISHING LICENSES. 

Proof of residency may be a valid Driver’s License or state ID

Re-register ATVs, Boats, and Snow Machines at www.mefishwildlife.com

What are the fees?

  • ATV Registration Fees

    • $46 (Resident)

    • $76 (Non Resident 7 Day Registration)

    • $91 (Non Resident Full Season)

  • Snowmobile Registration Fees

    • $46 (Resident)

    • $50 (Non Resident 3 Day Registration)

    • $76 (Non Resident 10 Day Registration)

    • $100 (Non Resident Full Season)

AVAILABLE ONLINE: Law books for Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, ATVs, Boats, and Snowmobiles.  Sumner is in Management Districts 12 and 15.

 

 

 

Vehicle Registration Information:

You may now re-register your Motor Vehicle on-line through the State  of Maine website.  https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/registration/index.html

 

BOTTLE DROP OFF ALL YEAR

The Sumner Scholarship Committee accepts bottles for redemption all year.   Drop off your bag of bottles on the back porch of the Town Office anytime.  Last year the Scholarship Committee raised over $1500 from bottle donations.  Thanks to all of you who support this effort.

Ari Silverman and Maureen Searles on Bottle Drive Day last year.

 

 

The Sumner Select Board meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.

 

The Sumner Planning Board meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 pm.

Building Notification

Sample map

Understanding the Building Notification

Property Record Cards are in the Planning Board Room in Map Order folders.  Tax maps and the Commitment Book are also in the Planning Board Room.  For copies or to see the working property cards, please ask in the Office.

 

Buckfield/Sumner Transfer Station          (207) 336-2700

Wednesdays and Saturdays Year Round         8 am to 5 pm

 

SWAP SHOP VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

Ask for more information at

 the Sumner Town Office

 

Swap Shop hours are

Wednesday 9 am to noon

Saturday 9 am to 3 pm

 

Transfer Station permits – We have stickers available. 

Ask for a new sticker when registering a new-to-you vehicle!

Transfer-Station-Recycling-INFO

 

 

Increase Robinson Library and Neighborhood House

The Increase Robinson Library and Neighborhood House has closed for the 2019 season. The Trustees and volunteers extend a sincere thank you to all who visited, toured and borrowed books. A great deal of cleaning and organizing took place this summer, and there are big plans for 2019. Anyone in need of information can send a request to: Diana <dttolman@megalink.net>, Kathryn <Kathryn@IncreaseRobinsonLibrary.org>, or <help@increaserobinsonlibrary.org>.  Also, when there is a vehicle in the yard, knock on the door and you will be welcomed inside. The Library will open again in June 2020 (there is no heat source).

 

Road Information:

Chandler Bridge on River Rd is CLOSED to all traffic. 

This decision was based on inspection and recommendation from MDOT.     

If you have any road questions or concerns, please contact Road Commissioner Andy Wickson at: 207-515-1124

 

Volunteer Fire Department

Sumner Volunteer Firefighter Training: Fire Barn / 2nd Thursdays / 6:30 pm

Burn Permits are available on-line.  See www.maineburnpermit.com  There is a $7 fee for an on-line permit OR you can still contact our local fire fighters and receive a permit at no cost.

Fire Department 2nd and 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Sumner Post Office Information

 Phone: 388-2066

The Post Office window hours are:

Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, 8-11 a.m.

General Information:

The Animal Welfare Society and the Cleo Fund are offering services with participating local veterinary clinics to spay/neuter, health exams and rabies shots at a reduced rate for income-qualified cat owners with a $20.00 contribution requested but not required.  Feral and community cats will be spayed or neutered at the clinics for no charge. To obtain vouchers, please call the Cleo Fund at (207)773-6221.

 

Comprehensive Plan View Here: Comprehensive Plan Update

 

Oxford County Sheriff’s Department 1-800-733-1421

Sumner Road Commissioner  (202) 515-1124

Sumner Code Enforcement Officer  (202) 240-8564

Animal Control Officer Roni-Sue Vachon   (207) 743-9554   #2

Kozy Kennelz Animal Shelter (207) 212-6677

Maine’s Job Bank free service www.mainecareercenter.com