Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - The Benton Town Office will be CLOSED for Fiscal Year End process.
June 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
June 9, 2026 Election Results: see attachments
June 10, 2026 - 5:06am
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)
May 15, 2026 - 1:02pm
The fourth and final 2026 property and personal tax installment is due by May 31, 2026. Interest will begin June 1, 2026
May 12, 2026 - 7:41am
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING: Saturday, May 30, 2026 @10:00AM, location: Lawrence Primary School, School Drive, Benton (see attached warrant below)
March 24, 2026 - 10:21am
ANNUAL ALEWIFE FESTIVAL - Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11AM-3PM, at Riverside Park @ the Benton Town Office
March 4, 2026 - 7:07am
Join us for a day of fun @ the Benton Alewife Festival, a free community event, celebrating the annual return of the alewives to the... more ››
Nomination papers are available for 1 -3 yr term Selectboard position, 1- 2yr term Selectboard position, 1 yr term Road Commissioner, 1- 3 yr term MSAD49 School Board member.
February 20, 2026 - 6:43am
Nomination papers are available at the Benton Town Office during regular business hours. Papers are due in person at the Benton Town Office... more ››
Monday, February 16, 2026 - The Benton Town Office will be CLOSED in Observaton of Presidents' Day
February 12, 2026 - 11:04am
Monday, January 26, 2026 - The Benton Town Office will be CLOSED due to winter weather conditions
January 25, 2026 - 2:36pm
Monday, January 19, 2026 -The Benton Town Office will be CLOSED in observation of Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 13, 2026 - 5:19am
REMINDER: The Senior Veteran Property Tax Credit is still available. This credit of $200 will be applied directly to your tax bill if you meet the requirement of the program.
December 29, 2025 - 1:41pm
An application is available by opening the attached document or picked up at the Benton Town Office.
REMINDER: All dogs are required to be licensed annually by December 31. A late fee of $25. will be assessed if your dog is not licensed by January 31, 2026.
December 10, 2025 - 1:39pm
The Town Office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, December 24 & Thursday, December 25 - Reopening on Monday, December 29 @ 8AM
December 10, 2025 - 6:04am
Saturday, December 27, 2025 @ 1PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Lawrence Elementary School
December 8, 2025 - 11:36am
Effective December 2, 2025 the Code Enforcement Office, Garrett Lower, will be in the Town Office on Tuesdays from 8AM - 1PM and by appointment, Town Office phone number: 207-453-7191
November 25, 2025 - 10:43am
Thursday, November 27, 2025 - The Benton Town Office will be Closed in Observation of Thanksgiving
November 18, 2025 - 4:31pm
Monday, January 12, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm @ Benton Town Office, Voice your opinion to shape future projects like improving stormwater systems & protecting drinking water
November 18, 2025 - 12:10pm
The Community Resilience Partnership is a statewide program that helps Maine towns plan and fnd local projects that make our communities... more ››
UPDATE: Date changed to Saturday, Nov 29 - Sunday, November 30, 2PM - 4PM. Gazebo Decorating & Tree Lighting Party in Riverfront Park (Benton Town Office). Everyone is invited.
November 12, 2025 - 5:16pm
Music, cookies, and a visit from SANTA & MRS. CLAUS!