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Property Maintenance
Click here to watch a video for regarding the proposed changes to Chapter 290.
Chapter 290 Property Maintenance Ordinance was enacted in June 2012. The proposed changes are designed to enhance the Town's ability to enforce the Property Standards. The new wording is highlighted below. For a full reading of Chapter 290 click here.
§ 290-5. Grounds maintenance standards.
The grounds of any property shall be kept in good repair and free of unsafe or unsanitary conditions. Such conditions may include excessive vegetation, and properties may be deemed unsafe or unsanitary if they are found to contain: refuse, household trash, junk, discarded plumbing, heating supplies, old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper trash, rubber, waste and all scrap iron, steel, other scrap ferrous or nonferrous material, debris, scrap lumber, inoperable machinery or part thereof, glass, unused and inoperable appliances, worn and unused furniture, and one or more junked and/or unserviceable vehicle(s), other than those licensed for storage according to the Town of Madison Automobile Graveyard and Junkyard Ordinance.[1] Materials intended for the private use of the property owner may be stored on the property as long as such material is screened from the public way and from abutting properties and is not in violation with state laws. Private use does not include resale
[1]: Editor's Note: See Ch. 154, Automobile Graveyards and Junkyards.
§ 290-8. Enforcement; violations & penalties; extensions.
A. The CEO, or their designee, shall notify the violator, serving a written notice by certified mail or by hand delivery. Said notice shall explain the nature of the violation and require corrective action within 30 calendar days from the date of the receipt of the notice to correct the violation, seven days (maximum) for a health and/or safety violation as determined by the CEO. The violator may appeal the CEO's decision to the Board of Selectpersons. Appeals must be made within three working days of notification by the CEO of a violation. The number of days given for compliance shall start after the Board of Selectpersons has heard the appeal.
B. If a violation is not corrected within the time allowed, the Town shall pursue all remedies including pursuit of a judge’s order to abate the property and remove the material in violation at the property owner’s expense. In addition the Town shall pursue relief available by law and/or in equity for land use ordinances, including, without limitation, the remedies and relief provided in 30A M.R.S.A. § 4452, currently including, without limitation, a penalty of $100 to $2,500 per day for a specific violation, injunctive relief and reasonable attorney fees, expert witness fees and costs. The Town shall retain all penalties set forth in this chapter.
Madison Village Area
Click here to watch a video explaining more about the Madison Village Area
Statement of Purpose: Certain areas of the Town of Madison are more densely populated. The purpose of this chapter is to set a boundary to be called the Madison Village Area where there is a population density of at least 500 residential dwellings per square mile. This chapter serves as a reference point for future ordinances that may pertain to protecting property values in densely populated areas.
Definition: An area within the Town of Madison consisting of more densely populated homes and businesses.
Criteria: More than 500 residential homes per square mile.
Area: The intersection of Kennebec Street and Old Point Avenue marks the beginning of the Village Area extending northbound along Old Point Avenue through the intersection with Main Street and continuing to the intersection of Old Point and Wedge Street. The intersection of Water Street and Main Street marks the beginning of the Village Area extending eastbound along Main Street to the Madison Area Health Center on Garden Street. The Village area extends along Preble Avenue to the intersection with Cedar Street, along Madison Avenue to the intersection with Learner’s Lane, along Park Street to the entrance to Forest Hill Cemetery and also includes Nathan Street to the Madison Boat Landing.
See a map of the proposed Madison Village Area
Special Town Meeting
On Wednesday night February 25th there will be a Special Town Meeting to take action on a citizen's petition regarding the elimination of the Madison Board of Assessors. This meeting begins at 7pm at the Madison Junior High Auditorium. Residents will be asked if they want to abolish the seperate board of assessors and transfer the Town's assessing functions to the Board of Selectmen.
This meeting will not have any bearing on the 2014 Town Valuation or the 2014 Valuation of Madison Paper Industries.
If you are a registered voter in the Town of Madison, please make plans to attend.
Halloween Happenings
In Town there are a number of safe, fun places for kids to "Trick or Treat" and for families and businesses to get in on the fun. Halloween night October 31st from 5 to 7 at the Main Street Park it's the second annual "Trunk or Treat" with cars parked around the parking lot with trunks open, decorated and yes FULL OF CANDY! If your family or business would like to decorate a trunk call 431 0155 for more information.
Across the street at Maplecrest Nursing Home the staff and residents will be handing out candy to Trick or Treaters from 5 - 7 pm.
And just down the road Foshay's Information Booth it another candy spot on Halloween Night.
Special Town Meeting - Local Tax Rate
Tax bill have not been sent out for 2014 because Town Officials are still working to set the official tax rate for the year. The change in valuation at Madison Paper (UPM Madison) will cause a signficant increase in the tax rate. An information meeting and Special Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 16th to discuss options and vote on proposals to provide residents with some tax relief. The meeting begins at 7pm at the Madison Junior High School.
The following links provide more detailed information
7 Year Tax Relief Proposal This spread sheet shows detailed estimates of the Town's Valuation, the Amount needed to Fund the Budget, and tax rates over the next 7 years. This proposal assumes the use of a $2.5 Million line of credit.
Informational Video This 10 minute presentation breaks down the current tax situation in Madison in an easy to understand format.
Legal Opinions Questions have been raised regarding the authority of the Board of Assessors to set valuations. This document provides some answers in an email to Town Manager Dana Berry from Susanne F. Pligrim, Staff Attorney with the Maine Municipal Association.
Local Tax Information
You can search for property information through Harris Real Estate
Click Here to find information on how to pay your taxes including the tax club program
Updated Tax Maps This link will show you all 43 Madison tax maps and the index that shows the area each map represents. Copies are available for a fee at the Town Office. Call 696-3971 for more details.
2025 Commitment Book Real Estate
2025 Commitment Book Personal Property
2024 Commitment Book Real Estate
2024 Commitment Book Personal Property
2023 Commitment Book Real Estate
2023 Commitment Book Personal Property
2022 Commitment Book Real Estate
2022 Commitment Book Personal Property
2021 Commitment Book Real Estate
2021 Commitment Book Personal Property
2020 Commitment Book Real Estate
2020 Commitment Book Personal Property
Select Board Meeting Minutes
December 30, 2014 Meeting Minutes
December 22, 2014 Meeting Minutes
December 8, 2014 Meeting Minutes
November 24, 2014 Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2014 Meeting Minutes
October 27, 2014 Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2014 Meeting Minutes
September 22, 2014 Meeting Minutes
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Board of Ethics
Chapter 49-4 of the Madison Code of Ordinances establishes the Ethics Board to render advisory opinions to the Select Board on issues that could be considered a breach of ethics. The current board members are:
Corey Estes (2025)
Eric Lahti (2025)
John Kenney (2025)
Wendy Boynton (2025)
Luke Hartwell (Alternate)
Stacy Jordan
Boards & Committees
The following boards are filled through the local election process
Madison Public Library Board of Trustees
Madison Electric Works Board of Directors
Anson-Madison Sanitary District
The following boards and committees are appointed by the Madison Board of Selectmen
Advisory Board (considers and makes recommendations regarding municipal budget and capital expenditures)
Board of Ethics (advisory to the Board of Selectmen regarding Code of Ethics situations)
Maps
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In Town Street Maps
Contact Us
Town Manager: Denise Ducharme
Phone: 207-696-3971
Tax Assessor's Agent: Shirley Bartlett
Phone: 207-318-8250
Treasurer/Town Clerk/Registrar of Voters: Cheyenne Stevens
Phone: 207-696-5622
Fire Chief: Don French
Phone: 207-696-4146
Police: Sheriff Dale Lancaster
Phone: 207-474-9591
Road Commissioner: Jeffrey Wright
Phone: 207-696-5378
Code Enforcement Officer: Jeffery Drew
Phone: 207-696-3971
Welfare Director: Denise Ducharme
Phone: 207-696-3971
What's Happening
Town Office Hours
Monday: 7:30 am - 11:30 am | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday through Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Closed Mondays 11:30am to 12:30pm for Staff Meeting
The Town of Madison has an immediate opening for:
Job Application: CLICK HERE
Code Enforcement Officer with additional duties
Job Description: CLICK HERE
Monday,10/27/2025, all public boat landing docks will be removed.
Fall cleanup has started. LEAVES ONLY. Pickup will occur until first snow fall.
11/01/2025 Winter Parking Ban Begins. NO parking on streets from 12AM to 6AM.
2025-2026 taxes have been committed.
1st half tax payment was due on September 30, 2025.
Interest accrues daily beginning October 1, 2025 on unpaid 1st half tax payments. 2nd half tax payments are due March 15, 2026.
If you have questions regarding your tax payment, please call 696-3971.
Helpful Links:
To renew a current motor vehicle registration click here.
For hunting/fishing/boat & ATV registrations click here
For a list of general resources for residents click here
Ash Street Brush Dump is CLOSED
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