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2027 Tax bills have been mailed. All real estate property assessments have been adjusted to reflect 100% State evaluations to take advantage of the full Homestead Exemption allowing for a decrease in the mil rate from 14% to 10.5%.  »

Through the diligent work of the Budget Committee and Select Board Benton's 2027 municipal budget was slightly lower...

UPDATE: THE ROAD IS NOW OPEN - Thursday, July 2, 2026 - Brown Cemetery Road/Blaisdell Lane Is TEMPORARILY CLOSED due to being recently paved. Because of the high weather temps the pavement needs time to cure. The estimated reopening is Monday, July 6. »

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 6PM, Planning Board Public Workshop - Land Use Ordinance Update: The Planning Board is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Land Use Ordinance. Please attend and be heard »

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - The Benton Town Office will be CLOSED for Fiscal Year End process. »

June 9, 2026 Election Results: see attachments »

Election Day - Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 8am-8pm @ Benton Town Office. State Primary & Municipal Elections and MSAD#49 School Budget vote. (see attached sample ballots below) »

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For upcoming project developments and community planning, please visit the Economic Development Committee page for more information.

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Upcoming Events

Selectboard Meeting
July 27, 2026 - 6:00pm
Selectboard Meeting
August 10, 2026 - 6:00pm
Planning Meeting
August 11, 2026 - 6:00pm
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Town of Benton Maine

1279 Clinton Ave
Benton, ME 04901
Phone: (207) 453-7191
Fax: (207) 453- 4428
Email: bentonstaff@gmail.com

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