Select Board Chairman, Robert Hand Phone: 207-739-9277 Fax: 207-336-3733 Email: roberthand@townofbuckfield.org Address: PO Box 179 Buckfield, ME 04220 Term Expires: June 30, 2026 Vice Chairman, Sandra Fickett Phone: 207-336-2289 Fax: 207-336-3733 Email: sandrafickett@townofbuckfield.org Address: PO Box 179 Buckfield, ME 04220 Term Expires: June 30, 2028 Joanne Bly Phone: Fax: 207-336-3733 Email: joannebly@townofbuckfield.org Address: PO Box 179 Buckfield, ME 04220 Term Expires: June 30, 2026 Azalea Cormier Phone: 207-520-4973 Fax: 207-336-3733 Email: azaleacormier@townofbuckfield.org Address: PO Box 179 Buckfield, ME 04220 Term Expires: June 30, 2028 Peter Fickett Phone: 207-336-2289 Fax: 207-336-3733 Email: peterfickett@townofbuckfield.org Address: PO Box 179 Buckfield, ME 04220 Term Expires: June 30, 2027

Minutes Archive Minutes after November 18, 2025 can be found at https://towncloud.io/go/buckfield-me . Buckfield Select Board - 2025 : January 7, 2025 January 21, 2025 February 4, 2025 February 18, 2025 March 11, 2025 March 18, 2025 April 8, 2025 April 15, 2025 May 13, 2025 May 27, 2025 June 3, 2025 June 25, 2025 July 1, 2025 July 15, 2025 August 5, 2025 August 19, 2025 September 2, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 7, 2025 October 21, 2025 November 11, 2025 November 18, 2025 Buckfield Select Board - 2024 : January 2, 2024 January 16, 2024 February 6, 2024 February 20, 2024 March 12, 2024 March 17, 2024 March 19, 2024 April 2, 2024 April 16, 2024 May 7, 2024 May 21, 2024 June 4, 2024 June 18, 2024 July 2, 2024 July 16, 2024 August 6, 2024 August 20, 2024 September 3, 2024 September 23, 2024 October 1, 2024 October 15, 2024 October 29, 2024 November 19, 2024 December 3, 2024 December 17, 2024 Special Town Meeting - 2024: April 30, 2024 Buckfield Select Board - 2023: January 3, 2023 January 16, 2023 February 6, 2023 February 21, 2023 March 6, 2023 March 25, 2023 April 11, 2023 April 18, 2023 May 2, 2023 May 16, 2023 June 6, 2023 June 20, 2023 July 5, 2023 July 18, 2023 August 7, 2023 August 22, 2023 September 5, 2023 September 19, 2023 October 3, 2023 October 17, 2023 November 14, 2023 November 28, 2023 December 5, 2023 Buckfield Select Board - 2022: January 4, 2022 January 18, 2022 February 1, 2022 February 15, 2022 March 1, 2022 March 15, 2022 April 5, 2022 April 19, 2022 Public Hearing May 3, 2022 May 3, 2022 May 17, 2022 June 7, 2022 June 21, 2022 July 5/6, 2022 July 19, 2022 August 11, 2022 August 23, 2022 September 6, 2022 September 20, 2022 October 4, 2022 November 1, 2022 November 15, 2022 December 6, 2022 December 20, 2022 Buckfield Select Board - 2021: January 4, 2021 January 15, 2021 January 21, 2021 February 1, 2021 February 18, 2021 March 8, 2021 March 22, 2021 April 8, 2021 April 19, 2021 May 3, 2021 May 17, 2021 June 7, 2021 June 21, 2021 July 8, 2021 July 20, 2021 August 3, 2021 September 7, 2021 September 21, 2021 October 5, 2021 October 19, 2021 November 2, 2021 December 7, 2021 December 21, 2021 Buckfield Select Board - 2020: July 1, 2020 July 7, 2020 July 21, 2020 July 23, 2020 August 4, 2020 August 11, 2020 Public Hearing August 12, 2020 Emergency Meeting August 18, 2020 September 15, 2020 September 30, 2020 Emergency Meeting October 13, 2020 December 1, 2020 December 10, 2020 Emergency Meeting December 15, 2020 December 29, 2020 Buckfield Planning Board - 2025: January 8, 2025 January 29, 2025 April 24, 2025 June 16, 2025 September 17, 2025 Buckfield Planning Board - 2024: February 21, 2024 October 23, 2024 November 6, 2024 November 20, 2024 - Draft December 4, 2024 Buckfield Planning Board - 2022: January 12, 2022 February 9, 2022 March 9, 2022 May 31, 2022 Public Hearing July 13, 2022 August 2, 2022 Older meeting minutes are available to review at the Town Office

Requests for Proposals 2/6/2026 - Request for Proposal, Screened Winter Sand, 26-27, 27-28, and 28-29 (RFP 26-03) Archive - Closed RFPs: 9/11/2025 - Request for Proposal, 2025-26 Heating Oil/Propane [LPG] (26-02) 8/6/2025 - Request for Proposals, Tree Cutting and Brush Clearing - Railroad Bed Trail (26-01)- Closed 5/14/2025 - Request for Proposal, 2025-26 Road Paving RFP (25-02) - Closed 3/25/2025 - Request for Proposal, Realtor Services ( 25-01) - Closed 7/18/2024 - Bid Notice Heating Oil/Propane (LPG) - Closed 7/18/2024 - Request for Proposals, Darnit Road Culvert Replacement - Closed 7/18/2024 - Request for Proposals, Purkis Road Culvert Replacement - Closed 4/26/2024 - Legal Services RFP - Closed 2/15/2024 - 2024-25 Road Paving RFP - Closed Updated March 26, 2025

Town Manager Treasurer General Assistance Administrator Public Information Officer Emergency Management Director Road Commissioner Cameron Hinkley townmanager@townofbuckfield.org Town Clerk Registrar of Voters Deputy Treasurer Tax Collector BMV Agent IF&W Agent Vital Statistics Alyssa Phillips townclerk@townofbuckfield.org Deputy Town Clerk Deputy Registrar of Voters Deputy Tax Collector Assistant General Assistance Administrator Rachel Hanson deputyclerk@townofbuckfield.org Assessor Code Enforcement Officer Local Plumbing Inspector Emanuel Cregg assessor@townofbuckfield.org Notary Public TOWN OFFICE Hours Monday - Closed Tuesday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 34 Turner Street PO Box 179 Buckfield, ME 04220 Phone 207-336-2521 Fax 207-336-3733 Municipal Buildings and Facility Use Application Vital Statistics Request Form Notary Public is an ancient office dating back before the Roman Empire. American pioneer history is replete with examples of notarial assistance. Among them: the processing of land or mining claims, the authentication of public or private documents, and the reading and writing of general correspondence. Since that time, the official duties and significance of American Notaries Public have expanded considerably, largely through statutes enacted by the states. More than simply a scrivener, the Notary Public of today acts as a liaison between the government and its citizens; facilitating the authorization of numerous important transactions. Today in Maine, the need for notarial services is cited throughout Maine law. Notaries Public have duties and responsibilities that confer upon them the trust and faith of the public. Notaries Public are authorized to perform certain official duties that are critical to those who need them. The primary duty is to formally witness transactions involving paper documents. Buckfield has several State of Maine Notary Publics on staff. No appointment is needed to use this service at the Town Office during office hours. Please bring proof of identification (i.e. State of Maine Drivers License) and remember we cannot notarize a document that has already been signed previous to arriving at the Town Office. The Town currently does not charge a fee for this service.

Spirit of America Award  Every year the Spirit of America Foundation Tribute is presented in the name of 100+ Maine municipalities. In many, Boards of Selectmen choose their town’s tribute recipient and honor them at the annual town meeting. *** When Maine Governor John McKernan stated, “…. I will create within the Executive Department a program to promote volunteerism in Maine ….” during his January 8, 1987 inauguration speech, Bruce Flaherty immediately thought about the possibility of a new ‘Governor’s Award for Volunteerism’! Since he has known John McKernan ever since the two were introduced as freshmen classmates at Dartmouth College, Flaherty wrote to Maine’s new chief executive suggesting the establishment of a town volunteer recognition program culminating with the presentation of the new award at a state-wide event. Governor McKernan wrote back to Bruce on January 22, 1987, “Your thoughts about fostering greater volunteerism were great! As you know, I am very interested in this area and I have asked my staff to review your ideas and incorporate them into our program.” Although two separate suits brought against Governor John Sununu and the State of New Hampshire in conjunction with that state’s volunteer recognition program discouraged the McKernan administration from adopting the ideas, Bruce continued to consider the possibility of a ‘universal’ volunteer recognition award. Over time it became apparent that a foundation should be established to oversee the presentation of the tribute. The name for that organization ‘fell out of the air’ when Bruce happened to be reading an article in the Monday, July 2, 1990 issue of the Boston Globe that began, “More than a decade after President Jimmy Carter warned of a crisis in the spirit of America ….”. The phrase ‘spirit of America’ had a special ‘ring’ to it! ‘Spirit of America Foundation’ – a great name! After an Augusta Kiwanis meeting in Oct., 1990, Bruce met with Fred Hayward, Roger Pomerleau, and Don Taverner to sow the seeds for Spirit of America Foundation. Realizing that three volunteers of the caliber of Roger, Don, and Fred were interested in the proposed foundation’s principles, Bruce sensed something ‘big’ was evolving! Working as a team, the four developed tentative criteria for a ‘Spirit of America’ award and strengthened the organization in the months ahead. The first Spirit of America Foundation tribute was presented to Alma Jones by Augusta Mayor William Burney on November 26, 1991! On June 7, 1992 Theresa Weber became the first youth to receive a Spirit of America tribute and ‘Merry Christmas’ (performed by China’s Boynton Webber Post 179 and Auxiliary) became the first project to be recognized with that honor! Spirit of America Foundation became incorporated with the State of Maine as of Oct. 16, 1990, applied for recognition as a 501(c)(3) public charity status from Internal Revenue Service, and got a letter dated December 13, 1995 from IRS granting the status (still in effect). The Foundation’s mailing address is PO Box 5637, Augusta ME 04332.

Planning Board  The Board’s principal responsibilities are the review of subdivision and site plan applications to assure compliance with the Town’s Land Use Ordinances, Subdivisions and Site Plan Regulations, and the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the Board is responsible for the continuing review and amendment of the Town’s Land Use Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan. The Board may at times be asked by the Select Board to develop specific Land Use Ordinances for the Town under Maine State Home Rule Authority. To contact the Planning Board, please email planningboard@townofbuckfield.org . MEMBERS (5 Member/1 Alternate): Robert Schreier, Expires June 30, 2027 Kyle McCafferty, Expires June 30, 2026 Kristina Simpson, Expires June 30, 2026 Angela McAlister, Expires June 30, 2026 Alternate Vacant NOTICE: The Planning Board is in the process of developing a Commercial Solar Energy Facility Ordinance and is seeking public comments, concerns, and suggestions from residents of Buckfield. You can email the Planning Board at planningboard@townofbuckfield.org or attend any regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting as seen on the town website calendar. Shoreland_Zoning_Map Re-Establishment_of_the_Buckfield_Planning_Board_Ordinance_-_Enacted_November_6_2018 Adult Use and Medical Marijuana Ordinance Subdivision Regulations Fee Schedule Application Shoreland Zoning Ordinance Subdivision Application Subdivision Approval Workbook

Code Enforcement/Local Plumbing Inspector Emanuel Cregg, CEO/Local Plumbing Inspector Phone: (207) 336-2521 Email: ceo@townofbuckfield.org The Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) is primarily responsible for inspections, including those related to building, plumbing, and septic permits. Our CEO also reviews permit applications for c ompliance with Town and State codes and ordinances. Applications: Building Permit Application Plumbing Permit Application Subsurface Wastewater Disposal System Permit Application Junkyard Automobile Graveyard Application Shoreland Zoning Application Subdivision Application Resources: Buckfield Building Permit Ordinance Buckfield Shoreland Zoning Ordinance Buckfield Subdivision Ordinance

Our Schools Disclaimer: The Town of Buckfield is not responsible for the contents or reliability of any other websites to which we provide a link and do not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them. RSU #10 School Board Directors (2 Buckfield representatives elected by the voters): Click Here to Visit the RSU 10 - School Board Page Erin Hinkley - ehinkley@rsu10.org Term expires June 2026 Allison Long - along@rsu10.org Term expires August 2028 School Board Meeting Schedule Hartford - Sumner Elementery School Buckfield Jr. - Sr. High School RSU #10 Western Foothills

General Assistance Welcome to the General Assistance Office The General Assistance Program assists residents of Buckfield with basic necessities when the need is immediate and the individual is unable to provide the basic necessity essential to maintain themselves or their family. This is a program of last resort. Basic needs include the following: Food Utilities Heating fuel Rent/mortgage Personal/household supplies Non-elective medical services Telephone when medically necessary The General Assistance Program continues to be a safety net for the most needy. The State reimburses municipalities 70% of the program expenditures. General Assistance has developed into a program that makes recipients more accountable and encourages self-reliance. A person applying for this assistance is required to utilize all available resources including TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Fuel Assistance and Subsidized Housing. With "Overall Maximums" levels of aid being very low, it is critical to network with local resources to access all available assistance. We partner with local community service provider agencies, mental health professionals, school personnel, senior citizen representatives, clergy and local law enforcement to ensure that all resources and services have been utilized in an effort to meet the resident's immediate needs. How can I apply for general assistance? People wishing to apply for assistance should call the office at 207-336-2521 to schedule an appointment. An application must be completed with the general assistance administrator in order to determine eligibility. Applicants may apply for General Assistance by appointment during regular business hours. What can general assistance assist with? The town will grant assistance to eligible applicants for basic necessities according to the maximum levels for specific types of assistance. Basic necessities include housing, heat, LP Gas, electricity, food, personal and household supplies, and other basic necessities when they are deemed essential to an applicant's health and safety by the General Assistance Administrator. What do I need to do to qualify for General Assistance? Each applicant is responsible for providing the general assistance administrator with information necessary to determine eligibility. This includes: Information verifying members of the household. Documentation of all sources of income received by the household (wages, child support, workers compensation benefits, unemployment, SSI, SSDI, social security, as well as any money received from family members, tax returns, etc.) Proof of expenses for basic necessities: receipts /bills for rent/mortgage, heat, electricity, water, sewer, food, phone when medically necessary, prescriptions, etc.) and work related expenses (child care expenses, transportation to work) The administrator will make a determination of eligibility based on the overall maximums allowed by the State and the municipality. Applicants will receive a decision letter indicating whether or not they are eligible or denied, and what is required for future assistance. General Assistance Coordinator Cameron Hinkley, townmanager@townofbuckfield.org - (207) 336-2521 or Alyssa Phillips, townclerk@townofbuckfield.org - (207) 336-2521 Heating Assistance Program The heating assistance program is available to residents who do not qualify for the General Assistance program or other heating assistance programs such as Warm Thy Neighbor or Li-heap and are currently experiencing a heating emergency. You must be out of heat at the present time and with-out any resources to obtain heat. Proof of household income and an application is required. Contact the office at 336-2521 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Funding for this program is available through fund raising events and donations only. There is no guarantee that funds will be available. Individuals requiring heating assistance are encouraged to contact Community Concepts at (207) 795-4065 or (207) 743-7716 to schedule an appointment for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). More information can be found by CLICKING HERE . What would cause me to be ineligible or disqualified from the program? General assistance is a program that encourages clients to do all they can to prevent needing future assistance. An applicant may be found ineligible to receive general assistance if they: misspend their money on items that are not considered basic necessities (this will count as money that is still available to the household and will effect the amount of eligibility); if a client forfeits a benefit (housing voucher, TANF, Aspire, Food supplement grant etc.) this benefit will not be replaced. If a client quits a job without just cause, they are disqualified from receiving assistance for a 120 day period.; for failing to perform or complete a workfare or work search assignment. For willfully making a false representation about eligibility; for not providing or permitting the administrator to gather the necessary verification and documentation as required; and the applicant must show that they have utilized all potential resources the administrator referred them to. At the time an applicant receives a decision on their application, the administrator will inform them of their responsibilities for being eligible in the future. Once applying for general assistance all clients, regardless of whether or not they received any benefits, are responsible for showing that they have done all they can to prevent needing general assistance again. This includes providing documentation (receipts) of all their spending over the past thirty days. Again, the amount of income from all sources received by the household must be provided. Additionally, the applicant must show that they have utilized all potential resources the administrator referred them to. How often can I apply for assistance? GA provides "a specific amount and type of aid for defined needs during a limited period of time and is not intended to be a continuing "grant-in-aid ' or 'categorical' welfare program" GA is not intended to be an on-going source of income to an applicant, however there is no limitation on the number of times a person may apply. Generally, general assistance is determined for a one to thirty day period only. An applicant can re-apply in 30 days if there is an immediate need, it is for a basic necessity and the applicant is unable to provide the basic necessities essential to maintain themselves or their families. What if I disagree with the decision of the administrator? When an applicant is dissatisfied with a decision regarding his/her request for assistance, the matter should be discussed with the administrator, and/or the applicant can request a Fair Hearing. All applicants have the right to request a Fair Hearing which would provide the applicant with a Board composed of individuals not involved in the initial decision. If you would like a Fair Hearing, you must request a hearing in writing within 5 working days of when you receive your decision. To request a Fair Hearing, contact Maine Department of Health & Human Services, General Assistance Hot-Line at 1-800-442-6003 Contact Us Town of Buckfield PO Box 179 34 Turner Street Buckfield, Maine 04220 Tel: (207) 336-2521 Fax: (207) 336-3733 Emergency Non-Business Hours: (207) 743-9554 Oxford County Emergency Center Cameron Hinkley General Assistance Coordinator ga@townofbuckfield.org Office Hours: Tuesday: 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM By appointment only. Please call to schedule an appointment. Ordinance and Annual Appendices To see the Town of Buckfield's General Assistance Ordinance, please Click Here Buckfield Heating Assistance Program The heating assistance program is available to residents who do not qualify for the General Assistance program or other heating assistance programs such as Warm Thy Neighbor or Li-heap and are currently experiencing a heating emergency. You must be out of heat at the present time and with-out any resources to obtain heat. Proof of household income and an application is required. Contact the office at 336-2521 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Funding for this program is available through fund raising events and donations only. There is no guarantee that funds will be available . Donations are accepted at the Town Office by cash, check, or credit card, or you can mail checks made payable to the Town of Buckfield (please write "Buckfield Heating Program" in the memo line): Town of Buckfield PO Box 179 Buckfield, ME 04220 Resources General Assistance Application (use only as a reference, do not complete. Application will be completed with the administrator at your appointment) Community Resource List Helpful Links Maine Housing Alzheimer Support Habitat for Humanity Department of Health & Human Services LI HEAP Maine (on line tool for applying or recertifying for benefits with DHHS)My Maine Connection (Mental Health Services)Sweetser ( Senior Services & Meals on Wheels)Spectrum Generations People Plus Child Protective Services Salvation Army Maine State Government Social Security Administration Maine Attorney General's Office Pine Tree Legal Services Public Utilities Commission 211 Maine -Resources Oasis Free Clinic

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Social Service Agencies American Red Cross The American Red Cross responds to more than 62,000 disasters each year, and the clear majority of those are home fires. We work in communities across Maine to prepare for, prevent, and respond to natural and man-made disasters and help families to recover. The Red Cross is committed to meet the emergency needs of each and every family in Buckfield. For more information or assistance, please contact the American Red Cross. American Red Cross Online 475 Pleasant Street Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 795 - 4004 Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice provides residents of Maine with high-quality home health, hospice, and supportive care. We are Medicare certified, and accredited by The joint Commission. Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice is Maine's largest independent home health and hospice agency with a service area that encompasses 122 municipalities, plantations, and unorganized territories. Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Online 15 Strawberry Avenue Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 777 - 7740 Buckfield Community Church Food Pantry The Buckfield Community Church Food Pantry is open the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11 to 2 PM, and 5 to 6 PM. They are closed on no school snow days and holidays 27 Turner Street Buckfield, ME 04220 (207) 336-2776 Community Concepts Community Concepts provides Buckfield Residents with services to meet some of their immediate basic needs, as well as assist many toward becoming independent members of the community. Community Concepts Online 17 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743 - 7716 LifeFlight Foundation LifeFlight is an important piece of the emergency medical services network in every town in the state. Our teams of nurses and paramedics bring the skills, technology, and the equipment found in major trauma centers directly to the patient, no matter where they are. More than just a fast ambulance, LifeFlight is a flying hospital that plays an essential role in caring for the critically ill and injured patients all over Maine. LifeFlight Foundation Online 13 Main Street Camden, ME 04843 (207) 230 - 7092 Maine Public The Progress Center has provided supportive services to adults, children and their families living with disabilities. Today, we serve more than 450 adults and children through a wide variety of residential, community support, and case management services that are carefully individualized to help intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals maintain and improve their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Maine Public Online 1450 Lisbon Street Lewiston, ME 04240 1-800-884-1717 Progress Center, Inc. The Progress Center has provided supportive services to adults, children and their families living with disabilities. Today, we serve more than 450 adults and children through a wide variety of residential, community support, and case management services that are carefully individualized to help intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals maintain and improve their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Progress Center, Inc. Online 5 Fore Street Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743 - 8049 Rural Community Action Ministry (RCAM) Rural Community Action Ministry is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to eradicating rural homelessness and hunger. We have worked to provide services to vulnerable rural families since 1970. Our purpose is to work with people to meet their needs for safe, adequate shelter, clothing, food and basic well-being in a manner that maintains or improves their self-worth and dignity. RCAM Online 81 Church Hill Road Leeds, ME 04263 (207) 524 - 5095 Safe Voices The Mission of Safe Voices is to support and empower those affected by Domestic Violence and engage the community in creating social change in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. Helpline 1-800-559-2927 Safe Voices Online 160 Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743 - 5806 Seniors Plus SeniorsPlus is here to help adults make informed choices about aging well and living independently and safely at home. Our services include nutrition, education, counseling, and homecare coordination. The mission of SeniorsPlus is to enrich the lives of older people and adults with disabilities, their families and communities, and to support them to make informed choices. SeniorsPlus envisions a future where all older adults and individuals with disabilities are engaged and respected while living quality, independent lives in the communities of their choice. Seniors Plus Online 8 Falcon Road Lewiston, ME 04240 (800) 427 - 1241 Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services works to prevent and eliminate sexual violence and promote healing and empowerment for people of all genders and ages who are affected by rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, stalking and sexual harassment. Helpline 1-800-871-7741 Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services Online 1 E Main Street South Paris, ME 04281 (207) 743 - 9777 Tri-County Mental Health Services Tri-County Mental Health Services offers hope to the people of Maine by providing trauma-informed, integrated services that promote whole health and wellness. TCMHS provides significant benefits to the health, well-being, and economic strength of an entire community, often making it possible for people to maintain employment and independence and helping to keep families together and strong. Helpline 1-888-568-1112 Tri-County Mental Health Services Online 143 Pottle Road Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 743 - 7911

About  [BUK-field] is a town in Oxford County, incorporated on March 16, 1793 from Bucktown Plantation, also known as Plantation Number 5. According to the Town Report of 1977, the first settlers were Nathaniel Buck, presumably the town’s namesake, Benjamin Spaulding, Simon Record, and Thomas Allen. The 1886 Gazetteer of Maine notes The Buckfield and Rumford Railroad passes through the the town in a nearly north and south course, having a station at Buckfield Village. . . . . The manufactures of the town are long lumber, shingles, staves, box-boards, flour and meal, shovel-handles, hand-sleds, drag-rakes, brushes and brush blocks, powder-keags, leather, harnesses, cutting-blocks, men’s boots, etc. Buckfield Village is the principal centre, not only for this but for several adjacent towns. The picturesque, but apparently inadequate, 1881 Roundabout Bridge, over the Nezinscot River, was replaced in 1977 by the standard steel structure found throughout the state. The river is sometimes the choice for people seeking a scenic, moderately challenging canoe trip from Buckfield to Turner. The Bridge House in the village hugs the right bank, with rapids above and flat water below the nearby bridge. Buckfield village is compact, having within a few hundred yards of its center the public library, two veterans memorials, the Masonic Temple, the Odd Fellows Building, the Post Office, and a general store. A short distance away is the Community Church, the Community Center and Town Offices, and the Fire Department. Buckfield is home to Wells Wood Turning & Finishing, a firm that has supplied the White House annual Easter Egg Roll with thousands of colorful souvenir wooden eggs, one for each participating child. This apple growing community lies at the junction of the east and west branches of the Nezinscot River between Turner and South Paris on Maine Route 117. Gain an insight to the community’s issues by viewing the 1978 Town Warrant . Form of Government: Town Meeting- Select Board -Manager . Read More...