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Living Well in Madison
(Photo of Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted at the Madison High School)
Living Well In Madison Updates
CLICK HERE to read the recent article about the Pilot Transportation Program with One Madison Avenue and KVCAP.
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NEW RESOURCE: Associates for Training and Development (A4TD) New Office Open in Madison
Associates for Training and Development (A4TD) is a non-profit organization that administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) in Maine. The SCSEP is a community service and work-based jobs training program for adults 55 and older. SCSEP participants attend training in-person and virtually to update their skills as well as attend paid internships at 501 (c)3 non-profits and public agencies. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Spectrum Generations Announces Area Plan on Aging Public Hearings
Memory kits are now available at the town library! These can be checked out like a book and include a book, activity, coloring page and paints. These kits are dementia inclusive so that anyone can use.
There is 8 kits: fall,winter,summer,spring,60's,70's, cat and dog.
Madison and Becoming Age-Friendly
The Town of Madison is a rural community in Somerset County that has a significant number of residents over the age of 55. (approximately 42%). The Town of Madison recognizes that seniors have a strong desire to remain in their homes as they age. Madison has always worked with community commitment that has benefited the seniors in the area such as sponsoring gathering places, having an active food pantry, having a local cable network for programming and information sharing, and having a community service work day for older adults done by students of MSAD 59.
In November of 2017, the Town of Madison became an AARP Age-Friendly Living Well In Madison Community action plan recognizes many of the challenges of aging in a rural community and seeks to address those challenges. Madison is a community that supports the health and well being of all citizens while working on inter-generational population living, working, and interacting together.
What Does it Mean to be an Age-Friendly Community?
The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities serves as a catalyst to the Town of Madison and helps educate local leaders and engaged residents and encourages them to make changes that are more livable for all ages, specifically seniors in the area. Since the Town of Madison is an age-friendly community, local leaders can better identify and understand community needs, create partnerships with community groups and local stakeholders, there is more leadership opportunities for volunteers to be involved in, and most importantly enable there to be changes that benefit people of all ages.
Goals of Being Age Friendly in Madison
The goals that Madison is specifically working on are: developing and communicating their small-scale home repair network that benefits seniors by allowing them to maintain safety in their home, developing and communicating a small-scale volunteer driver network that helps seniors with their transportation needs and to better communicate health care resources.
Six Domains of Living Well in Madison
Community Support and Health Services
Civic Participation/Employment
Madison’s Age-Friendly Resources
Health Care Resources Available
Transportation Services Available
Home Repair/Heating Sources Available
Parent's Guide to Fentanyl: This comprehensive guide equips parents with valuable information, including tips, warning signs, and helpful videos/articles. It empowers parents to protect their children from the dangers of fentanyl and make informed decisions regarding substance use.
Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers: This resource provides essential tools to safeguard children, including the "Emoji code" to identify online drug dealing, insights into the dark web, and other online safety measures.
CATCH My Breath Parent Toolkit (Middle and High School) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JbsvXwR91ilh9en5-DdsO0BS0nk0w0Wk/view Includes Vaping facts, an “Is Your Child at Risk of Trying e-Cigarettes” survey, How to Talk to Your Child about Smoking & Vaping, and more!
CATCH My Breath E-Cigarettes and Your Kids (K-4) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YYwdu0qPJ8z1CDK6LH5-gFylR41jHjyQ/view Includes What Is An E-Cigarette?, Talk About E-Cigarettes Together!, and more!
CATCH My Breath Parent Activity Sheet (K-4) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YJoOSi2qoPglgZQ685xYpqOUR-xa_SID/view
Additional parent resources:
https://catch.org/program/vaping-prevention/#parents
https://www.innerbody.com/types-of-addiction-treatment-programs-in-the-united-states
https://www.innerbody.com/addiction-in-teenagers
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Welcome to Madison
Located along the shores of the Kennebec River in the Western Foothills, Madison was incorporated in 1804 as Maine's 150th town.
Beautiful vistas, plenty of outdoor activities and a relaxed atmosphere make Madison an attractive location for visitors and residents alike. Fly-fishing, hiking and biking and river paddling make for great fun in the spring, summer and fall while miles of trails are groomed for snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
Madison's downtown area has lots to offer all within walking distance. Renys Department Store, Aubuchon Hardware and eateries like Fonzo's and the House of Pizza are anchors of a downtown district that also includes eateries, banking, groceries, sporting goods, hair salons and barber shops.
On the shores of Lake Wesserunsett the famous Lakewood Theatre offers nine shows each summer. Lakewood remains the nation's longest running summer theatre. If golf is your game, the Lakewood area is home to an 18-hole course which includes a challenging par 6.
Whether you stay for a visit or a lifetime, you'll see why Madison is a great place to live, work and play.
Job Opening: Highway Foreman
The Town of Madison seeks a well-qualified foreman for the Department of Public Works/Highway. This is supervisory and skilled work in public works maintenance and construction activities. Requirements include a valid Class II State of Maine motor vehicle operator’s license, and the physical strength and agility sufficient for performing the duties of the job.
Candidates should have considerable experience with public works operations involving the operating of all levels of equipment, and experience in construction, repair, and maintenance of Public Works facilities.
The Town of Madison offers competitive wage and benefit packages and is an equal opportunity employer.
Memorial Day 2018
Madison’s Memorial Day parade will start at 10 am. Monday, May 28, line up will begin at 9 am at Garret Schenck School in Anson. All Boy and Girl Scout Troops, school teams, bands, etc are welcome to participate.
A ceremony at the Anson Veterans Monument in front of the Anson Town Office and at the Madison Library is planned with Guest Speaker, Senator Rod Whittemore. A luncheon for parade participates will be served by the American Legion Auxiliary following the parade. A Memorial Day Ceremony is also scheduled to begin at 1 pm at the Joseph Quirion Monument in East Madison and at 2 pm at the Starks Community Center.
Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremonies. For more information, call 696-3375.
FY2019 School Budget
The proposed school budget for MSAD59 is $10,108,579.94 which represents an overall increase of $259,047.41 (2.6%). State aid to education increased $776,882 to $4,159,574. This results in a net reduction to the taxpayer of $52,250.75.
There are some capital projects such as a new roof at the elementary school and installation of security cameras and security doors that are not currently included in this budget that the school board is considering. Passage of the school budget requires a multi-step process. The Informational Meeting is where the public can comment on the budget, the Validation meeting is similar to a Town Meeting where voters approve the articles that make up the budget, and finally the budget is brought to the voters at the polls for a referendum vote.
The public is encouraged to attend the following meetings to discuss and approve the budget for Madison schools.
Monday April 30 6pm - Budget Informational Meeting (Madison Junior High)
Monday May 7 6pm - Budget Validation Meeting (Madison Junior High)
Tuesday May 15 8am - 8pm Budget Referendum Vote at the Madison Town Office
Website Disclaimer and Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for the Official Website of the Town of Madison, Maine
Individuals who visit the Town of Madison website are important to us. Because visitors to our website are important, we do not capture personal information about them without their permission. We endeavor to collect only the minimum amount of information needed to meet the purposes for which the website was created.
Public Disclosure
All information collected on the Town of Madison website will be treated the same as any written communication and is subject to the confidentiality and public disclosure provisions of 1 MRSA Chapter 13.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Visitors to the Town of Madison Website
We may collect some or all of the following information about visitors who view or download information from our websites:
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Date the visit occurred |
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Time the visit occurred |
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Client IP |
Unique Internet Protocol (IP) address of the website visitor. The IP address recorded is normally that of the visitor’s Internet service provider, e.g., aol.com if the visitor connects from an America Online Account |
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Server IP |
Unique Internet Protocol (IP) address of the municipal web server accessed. |
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HTTP Status |
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) error code E.g. “404 Requested Page Not Found”. |
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HTTP Request |
Identifies the web page or file requested by the website visitor. |
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Bytes Sent |
Amount of data sent from the web server to the website visitor during that connection. |
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Bytes Received |
Amount of data sent from website visitor to the web server |
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User Agent |
Type of web browser or other client software that made request to the web server. |
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Referrer |
Uniform Resource Locator (URL) that referred to the requested file. |
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Protocol Version |
Version of HTTP used by the visitor’s web browser software. |
The information we collect is used to improve the content of our web services and help us understand how people are using our services. We analyze our website logs to continually improve the value of the materials available on our site. The information in our website logs is not personally identifiable, and we make no attempt to link it with the individuals that browse our website.
Personally Identifiable Information
"Personally identifiable information" is information about a person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual. It includes, for example, an individual's name, street address, e-mail address, or phone number.
Personally identifiable information will not be collected unless you voluntarily send an e-mail message, fill out and send an online form, or fill out personal information and send in a survey. Your choice not to participate in these activities will not impair your ability to access certain information or obtain a service online.
Unless specifically protected under state law, any information provided may be inspected by the public or disclosed in a legal proceeding.
E-mail Senders
E-mail messages, sent from the Town of Madison Website, will be treated the same as any other written communication. They may be subject to public inspection or legal disclosure and may be saved for a period of time before they are destroyed. E-mail or other information requests sent to the municipal website may be maintained in order to respond to the request, forward that request to the appropriate agency, or to provide the web designer with valuable customer feedback to assist in improving the site. E-mail addresses obtained as a result of a request to the municipal site will not be sold or given to private companies for marketing purposes.
Electronic Form Filers
Any other information provided by a visitor at the request of the Town of Madison, such as the completion and electronic filing of a form, will be considered to be voluntarily provided by the visitor and will be treated in the same manner as information provided in written form or in person during a visit to the agency. Information provided may be subject to public inspection and legal disclosure and may be saved for a period of time before it is destroyed.
Surveys
Surveys will be used for the purpose stated. If personally identifiable information is collected it may be subject to public inspection and legal disclosure and may be saved for a period of time before it is destroyed.
Email Subscribers
The Town of Madison collects, retains and utilizes the email address of Website visitors only when they volunteer to subscribe to agendas, minutes, and/or bulletins on the municipality's Website. The information is used to administer subscriber accounts and to provide documents requested by Email Subscribers.
Cookies
Definition: Cookies are small text files that a web server may ask your web browser to store, and to send back to the web server when needed. Cookies may be used to store a transaction identifier or other information a user may provide.
We do not use cookies in order to track your visit to our website.
Changes to Policy/Statement
We will post any substantive changes in this privacy policy at least 30 days prior to the change taking effect. Any information collected under this current policy will remain bound by the terms of this privacy statement. After the changes take effect, all new information collected, if any, will be subject to the revised privacy statement.
Disclaimer
Neither the Town of Madison, nor any agency, officer, or employee of the Town of Madison warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information published on the Town of Madison website, nor endorses any products or services linked from this system, and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. Portions of the information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on any information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk.
Various websites may be linked through the Town of Madison website. Visitors to those sites are advised to check the privacy statements of those sites and be cautious about providing personally identifiable information without a clear understanding of how the information will be used.
Contact Information
To offer comments about the Town of Madison website or about information presented in this Privacy Statement, contact Tim Curtis at (207) 696-3971or email:
2024 Tax Maps for Madison Maine
Assessors Meeting Minutes
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Waste Management Hours
Madison residents can take trash and recycling to the Crossroads Landfill on Airport Road in Norridgewock. The facility is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30am to 6:00pm, and Saturdays from 7:30am to 4:00pm.
A sticker that indicates you are from Madison is required. Stickers are available at no charge from the Town Office.
Planning Board Minutes
Planning Board Minutes January 13, 2015
Planning Board Minutes April 28, 2015
Planning Board Minutes July 14, 2015
Planning Board Minutes Sept 29, 2015
Planning Board Minutes Oct 27, 2015
Planning Board Minutes November 10, 2015
Planning Board Minutes December 22, 2015
2016 Job Fair
The Madison Business Alliance in conjunction with the Maine Department of Labor and Kennebec Valley Community Action Program is hosting the Madison Area Job Fair, Wednesday February 24, 2016 at the Somerset Abbey, 98 Main Street Madison. The Job Fair will run from 3pm – 6pm. Storm date for this event is Wednesday March 2.
If you are looking for a new job, or a second job plan to attend this Job Fair. Over 25 businesses from Madison, Anson, Skowhegan and other surrounding towns with job openings that they are looking to fill will be participating. If your business would like to host a table at the Job Fair please contact us at . There is no charge to participate or attend due to the generous sponsorship of Somerset Abbey and Backyard Farms, LLC.There are many jobs available in the Madison area and our goal is to put employers and job seekers in the same room at the same time. For more information you may email us at or go to our website at www.madisonme.org.
Cemetery Ordinance
Click here to watch a video on the proposed changes to Chapter 26
Chapter 26 contains the definition of a single grave at the Forest Hill Cemetery. The definition was orignially written to include one casket or 6 cremated remains. Over the past 20 years the number of cremations has increased and the practice of the Town Sexton has been to include 2 cremated remains in the same grave site as a full sized casket. The proposed change to the Cemetery Ordinance would be to change the definition to include the Town's current practice. The change would read as follows.
SINGLE GRAVE: A plot designated to contain the remains of one adult human being and two cremated remains of human beings; or two children and two cremated remains of human beings; or cremated remains of eight (8) human beings, at the discretion of the Town, provided such remains are the members of the same family or anyone approved for interment within said lot by the owner of said lot.
Building Construction
Click here to watch a video on proposed changes to Chapter 165
Chapter 165 Building Construction was updated in 2012 to include the Maine Uniform Building & Energy Code (MUBEC) as required by the State. The proposed changes to Chapter 165 include moving setbacks from within 5 feet of property lines to 15 feet from property lines, and creating a stiffer penalty for building without a permit. The specific wording of the proposed change to "After the Fact Permits" is as follows.
§ 165-26 After-the-fact permits.
In the event that any person is found to have begun work prior to obtaining a permit as required, the permit fees otherwise set forth in the schedule of fees shall be doubled 10% of the project cost, but no less than $250. Project costs will be determined by the valuation of the proposed work as per the MUBEC Building Code § 165-17 (E), or by an assessed valuation of the project to be determined by the Town of Madison Assessing Agent.
