Assessor's Office If you have questions regarding the valuation of your property, or you are interested in meeting with the assessing assistant, please contact the Buckfield Town Office to make an appointment at (207) 336-2521, or email assessor@townofbuckfield.org. Important Dates Assessment Date: April 1st. Commitment Date: September 24, 2025 Fiscal Tax Year: July 1st to June 30th. 2025 - 2026 Tax Rate: 14.85 Per thousand dollars of assessed value. Certified Ratio: 100% Payment Dates: 1st payment is due November 15, 2025 2nd payment is due May 15, 2026 Property tax payment information and copies of property tax bills are available in the white bar to the right. Exemptions As a resident of the State of Maine, you may qualify for one of the following partial exemptions: Blind Exemption Homestead Exemption Veteran Exemption Widow or Widower of a Veteran Applications for Homestead Exemption, Blind Exemption, Veteran Exemption (62 years old OR 100% service related disability), Current Use Tree Growth, Farm Land, or Open Space must be filed in the Assessor's Office by April 1st. If an exemption has already been granted to you, there is no need to re-apply. Completed forms may be dropped off, sent by mail, faxed, or attached to email. For Assessing inquiries, please email assessor@townofbuckfield.org. Please see below for tax bills, commitment books and updated tax maps. For additional Assessing information and/or records, please contact the Town Office at (207) 336-2521 or email townclerk@townofbuckfield.org (TO PRINT YOUR BILL, select 'This Page Only' when you have the tax bill file open. If not, you'll get them all.) 25-26 TAX BILLS 25-26 Commitment Book FY 2024-2025 RE BILLS FY 2024-2025 PP BILLS FY 2023-2024 RE BILLS FY 2023-2024 PP BILLS FY 2022-2023 RE BILLS FY 2022-2023 PP BILLS FY 2021-2022 TAX BILLS FY 2020-2021 TAX BILLS FY 2019-2020 TAX BILLS FY 2018-2019 TAX BILLS FY 2017-2018 TAX BILLS FY 2016-2017 TAX BILLS FY 2015-2016 TAX BILLS 2025 TAX MAP UPDATES Current Land Use Programs The State of Maine has four "current use" programs that offer the property owner a reduction in assessed value: Farmland, Open Space, Tree Growth, and Working Waterfront. The programs establish valuation of property at its current use, rather than at market value. All four programs are available to property owners through an application process with the local municipality. Applications must be filed on or before April 1 of the year the reduced valuation is first requested. Property must meet certain criteria to qualify for each program and any future change in the use of the land will cause disqualification resulting in a penalty. For more information and the corresponding forms, please CLICK HERE . Maine R even ue Services Property Tax Division for information on Laws regarding property taxation. Maine Revenue Services Administers several programs aimed at providing eligible Maine taxpayers with tax relief . Assessor Request Form If you have a specific request for the Assessor, you can also utilize the Assessor Request Form by clicking the button below: Asessor Request Form Poverty Abatement Application *Board of Assessors: At a special town meeting in early 2022, the Legislative Body voted to remove the Board of Assessors and replace with an Assessing Agent effective at the next Annual Town Meeting (August 16, 2022).

Budget Committee The Budget Committee acts as an advisory committee by reviewing and making recommendations on items of a financial and budgetary nature. Current Members (5 Member): Robert Schreier, Expires June 30, 2027 Abby Jones, Expires June 30, 2027 Jacob Gilbert, Expires June 30, 2029 2024 Audit Budget Committee By-Laws Budget Files Quarterly Financial Reports FY 2023-2024 - Quarter 1 FY 2023-2024 - Quarter 2 FY 2023-2024 - Quarter 3 FY 2023-2024 - Quarter 4 FY 2024-2025 - Quarter 1 FY 2024-2025 - Quarter 2 FY 2024-2025 - Quarter 3 FY 2024-2025 - Quarter 4 FY 2025-2026 - Quarter 1 FY 2025-2026 - Quarter 2 FY 2025-2026 - Quarter 3

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Buckfield Fire Department Fire Chief: Adam Dupile Deputy Chief: Timothy J. Brooks Captain: Jesse Hutchinson Lieutenant: Tucker Tardif Phone: (207) 336-2999 Fax: (207) 336-2461 The Buckfield Fire Department is always looking for new members. If you are interested in joining our Department please stop by the Fire-Rescue Station or the Town Office for more information, or give us a call. If you need an Open Burn Permit, please click HERE . Always remember to check the Maine Forest Service Wildfire Danger and Class Day Report before burning. If the Class day is High, Very High or Extreme, outdoor burning will not be allowed. FIRE SAFETY WITH VICKI - Articles Be fire free in 2023 - December 13, 2022 Training never ends for Maine's firefighters - November 1, 2022 Maine Firefighters Memorial - September 1, 2022 Maine's live fire training trifecta - September 1, 2022 There's more than fire in fireworks - July 1, 2022 Fire Safety Tips Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries. Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year. If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP. Never go back inside for anything or anyone.

Animal Control Brandon Holmes, Animal Control Officer Phone: (207) 743-9554, ext 0 (Oxford County Regional Communications Center) To report an animal related complaint, or concerns about an injured or orphaned animal, please contact Oxford County Regional Communications Center using the phone number listed above. The ACO will then be dispatched. It is important that we vaccinate our pets against rabies. Even if your pet is strictly an indoor pet, vaccines are beneficial in case your pet gets out and comes in contact with wildlife. Vaccines can help to prevent the spread of this disease. Licensing Your Dog(s): All dog licenses expire December 31st. All dogs at the age of 6 months or more, by law need to be licensed, on or before January 1st of each year. Annual Fees: The fee for a male or female dog is $11 The fee for a spayed or neutered dog is $6 **A $25.00 PER DOG LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST** License Requirements To license a dog, the owner must provide: A current rabies certificate Proof and/or a certificate if spayed or neutered If moving from another town/city in Maine, bring in current license and a new license will be issued. Licenses are available for renewals and new for the next year on or around October 15th. All dogs must be registered by January 31st of each year. 1st Time Licensing If you are licensing your dog for the 1st time in Maine: You must have a current rabies vaccination certification issued by a Maine licensed veterinarian. You must have an accurate description of your dog, including your dog’s name, breed, sex and color You must have a written statement from your veterinarian that clearly states your dog is altered and or / sterile to qualify for the low cost altered license fee. Dogs can be licensed in person at the Buckfield Town Office or Online. ONLINE DOG LICENSING - CLICK HERE

Recreation Committee The Recreation Committee is responsible for the oversight and management of the Town's recreation programs and facilities. The Committee is always looking for community volunteers to help maintain our facilities, coach youth sports teams, and assist with fundraising. Meetings are usually held the third Sunday evening of each month on an as needed basis and all are welcome to attend. MEMBERS (7 Member): Megan Smith, expires June 30 2026 Trisha Jack, expires June 30, 2026 Cameron Hinkley, expired June 30, 2025 Tom Damon, expired June 30, 2025 Parent Code of Conduct Contract Coaching Application Recreation Committee By-Laws HOW DO I SPONSOR A TEAM: Buckfield Recreation accepts Team Sponsors for all our Youth Sports Programs. To Sponsor a team, fill out one of the forms below and return with payment to the Buckfield Town Office. Thank you for your support! 1. Baseball/Softball - Click Here 2. Soccer - Click Here 3. Basketball - Click Here HOW DO I SPONSOR A SIGN AT THE BUCKFIELD RECREATION MEMORIAL FIELD? The Buckfield Recreation Committee is seeking local business, organizations, or families to purchase sponsorship signs. The signs are 2' x 4' and are displayed at the Buckfield Recreation Memorial Field. In addition the Committee recognizes our sign sponsors on our Facebook page. Please visit the Town Office to discuss sponsoring a sign for 2023 (Signs of a Political Nature are not allowed ). Sign Advertising Sponsorship Agreement CAN I PAY MY CHILD'S REGISTRATION FEE ONLINE? The Buckfield Recreation Committee has established a Venmo account to make collecting registration fees and donations easier for parents and sponsors. You can still pay with Cash or Check at the Town Office, this is just another way to pay for those that prefer this method. Please scan the QR code on this page or send your payment to @BuckfieldRec.

Appeals Board The Appeals Board is charged with listening to residents that feel that they may be entitled to a waiver or variance in regard to the Town's Shoreland Zoning and/or Building Permit Lot Dimension and Setback Ordinances. The Meetings are scheduled on an as needed basis. Current Members (5 Member): None Appeals Board - Application for Waiver Appeals_Board_Ordinance_-_Adopted_June_18_2016

Beautification Committee This Committee is composed of volunteers that meet occasionally to to help preserve and beautify certain areas of the community such as the flower gardens in front of the Municipal Center, the Gazebo area and the Memorial across the street from the former bank building. If you have a green thumb or just want to help enhance our public spaces, fill out a committee application and drop it off at the Town Office. Members (5 Member): Karin Elliot Whitney, Expires June 30, 2026 Check us out on Facebook:

Social Services Committee The purpose of the Committee is to conduct an equitable process with social service agencies who request financial support from the Town of Buckfield. MEMBERS (7 Member): Cami Warren, Expires June 30, 2028 Jennifer Lowell, Expires June 30, 2028 James Lowell, Expires June 30, 2027 Social_Services_Committee_By-Laws_-_Adopted_12-16-2015

Public Meeting Information Remote Meeting Info Please see the Calendar for upcoming meeting dates. All Select Board meetings will be in person open to the public AND remotely through ZOOM, which has dial-in capabilities for telephone users. (You do not need a computer to access the meetings - you may access them via telephone if you choose). The link to access all Select Board meetings is listed below: Select Board Meetings & Public Hearings https://zoom.us/j/5721002343 Meeting ID: 572 100 2343 Phone In: 1-646-558-8656

Old Church on the Hill Committee The purpose of the Old Church on the Hill Committee is to facilitate the maintenance and repair as needed of the Old Church on the Hill, identified as Union Church on the National Historic Register as 80000245. In addition, the Committee shall explore ways of utilizing the Church in a manner which benefits the residents of the Town of Buckfield. Update: On June 10, 2025, the Town of Buckfield voted in the affirmative: ARTICLE 36 : To see if the town will vote to authorize the Select Board to lease or sell, the Old Church on the Hill, to an individual, non-profit organization, or other group under the conditions that the building will be substantially stabilized and repaired and the exterior of the building will remain similar to its original design. Yes - 233 No - 58 Blank - 26 The Select Board is currently in discussions with Maine Preservation and interested parties to determine the best course of action for the future protection of the Old Church on the Hill. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the Town Office. 2020 Engineering Study Committee Members (9 Member): Katelyn Bertrand, Expires June 30, 2027 Jonathan Hall, Expires June 30, 2026 For more information regarding The Old Church on the Hill, please contact Buckfield Town Office at (207) 336-2521 so that we may be able to direct you to the proper Committee Member. Old_Church_on_the_Hill_Committee_By-Laws_-_Adopted_February_19_2019

We're Hiring!  TOWN OF BUCKFIELD Immediate Opening: Full-Time Public Works Driver/Laborer (CDL-B) The Town of Buckfield has an immediate opening for a full time Public Works Driver/Laborer . Candidates must possess a class B CDL, have a clean driving record, be able to pass a drug screening, and have a strong work ethic. Snow plowing/removal experience is preferred. Basic mechanical experience is a plus. The Public Works Driver/Laborer reports to the Public Works Foreman and is responsible for performing road and grounds maintenance, snow plowing/salting/sanding, and other related public works duties. This is a full time position with benefits. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Interested Applicants should complete an application online and upload a cover letter and resume here https://jobapps.hrdirectapps.com/applicantform/D6748272438/0 or complete and print the application and mail, along with a cover letter and resume to: Town Manager PO Box 179 Buckfield, ME 04220 Applications will be accepted until position is filled. The Town of Buckfield is an equal opportunity employer.