All dogs must be registered by January 31, 2024 to avoid an additional state mandated fee of $25 per dog. Current rabies certification is required to register your dog.
Public Hearing, January 8, 2024 @ 6PM - Bulger's Junkyard permit renewal
The Benton Historical Committee has submitted some photos for the 2024 Annual Town Report cover.
If anyone else would like to submit a photo for consideration, on paper or digitally, please forward to June Caron at... more ››
Sand is available at the Town Sand Shed for Benton residents. Limit of 2 - 5 gallon pails per storm.
Sand is also available at the Clinton Transfer Station during regular hours of operation. Limit of 2 - 5 gallon pails per storm.
The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust will be hosting a presentation about the Ruffled Grouse and other woodland wildlife at The Benton Grange on December 13, 2023 from 6-7PM
The outside water faucet will be turn off. Benton Residents can request it be turned on during regular town office business hours.
A Public Hearing is being conducted by a Citizen's Committee, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 @ 6PM at the Benton Town Office on Moratorium Ordinance High-impact Electric Transmission Lines, Solar Power, and Wind Energy.
A Moratorium Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Benton Town Office @ 6PM.
The Town of Benton has an immediate opening for a P/T Administrative Clerk. This postion is 15 hours a week and reports directly to the Selectboard.
To apply send resume and references to Town of Benton, 1279 Clinton Ave, Benton Maine 04901 or email to:... more ››
There will be a working committee meeting for any Benton resident interested in a mortatorium/ordinance regarding the proposed LS Power transmission line project on Monday, November 13, 2023 @ 5:15PM at the Benton Town Office.
Mosquito pool in Benton tests positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
See attached educational materials about mosquito-borne diseases and recommended safety practices. For more information check out the link... more ››
PUBLIC HEARING, Monday October 23, 2023 @ 5:15PM - LS POWER GRID AROOSTOOK RENEWABLE GATEWAY PROJECT.
The project calls for transmission lines to possibly run through Benton. Some towns are seeking a moratorium. The hearing will provide... more ››
The new CEO is Garrett Lower, phone number: 207-509-6719, email: benton.ceo@bentonmaine.com
The Town of Benton invites interested residents to join a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) committee. This group will meet monthly with the Economic Development Committee. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 17 @ 6pm at the Benton Town Office
The task of the committee will be to explore economic & community benefits around the Benton solar farms/natural gas line, along with... more ››
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, October 21, 2023, 8:00AM - 12:00 PM @ Winslow Public Works Garage, Halifax St, Winslow
Residents must pre-register at the Benton Town Office. See attached flyer for acceptable items.
FALL CLEAN-UP DAY @ the TRANSFER STATION WILL BE ONE DAY ONLY THIS YEAR: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 7:00AM-4:45PM.
Items accepted: 1 refrigerator, 1 air conditioner, 4 tires-no rims (under 20"), 1 stuffed chair, 1 couch, 1 carpet 14x14 or under, 1 box... more ››
A Public Hearing regarding Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard Permits will be held on September 11, 2023 @ 5:45PM at the Benton Town Office. Select Board meeting to follow at 6PM
Missing Hometown Hero Banner: The Banner of Private Red Littlefield has disappeared from it's bracket in the area of Bridge St. If found, please turn it in to the Benton Town Office so it can be hung back up.
Public Hearing/Budget Committee Ordinance @5:45PM, August 28, 2023 at the Benton Town Office. Select Board Meeting immediately following.
Planning Board Public Hearing for the New Construction of MSAD49 Elementary School, August 30, 2023 @ 6PM at the Benton Town Office. see attached notice
Zoom Meeting ID: 886 9200 6274 Password: 046332Zoom link: ... more ››