Town of Phillips

The Official Municipal Information Website for the Town of Phillips, Maine
124 Main Street, Phillips, Maine 04966

Credit/Debit cards are accepted at the town office or over the phone. Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. NOTE THIS DISCLAIMER.

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The Town of Phillips is investigating withdrawing from the MSAD 58 School district. Please click the link for information on this topic. A petition has been circulated and was presented to the Select Board at the April 22, 2025 meeting. See below a notice for a PUBLIC HEARING.

Information Flyer on Withdrawal 

PUBLIC  HEARING

The Town of Phillips will hold a Public Hearing  May 5, 2025 to address the petition to investigate the Town of Phillips’ withdrawal from MSAD #58 as required to be held prior to the SPECIAL ELECTION (article) to vote on whether or not to officially start this process.

 That SPECIAL ELECTION is  scheduled for May 20, 2025 at the Phillips Town Office from 8-8.

 This hearing will directly follow the previously scheduled public hearing being held by the Phillips Planning Board to consider proposed amendments to the Phillips Zoning Ordinance to be held at 6 PM at the Phillips Area Community Center at 21 Depot Street in Phillips.

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 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Phillips Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St, Phillips, to consider proposed amendments to the Phillips Zoning Ordinance in advance of the annual town meeting on June 21, 2025.
The proposed amendments include:
Update to the existing 2012 Phillips Zoning Ordinances. These updates are intended to:
1. provide clarity to the Phillips Zoning Ordinances by removing the Maine Shoreland ordinances from the Phillips Zoning Ordinances and have them as two separate documents
2. provide the minimum standard of Maine Shoreland Zoning laws
3. Allow these ordinances and standards be the foundation to future updates
Copies of the proposed ordinance amendments are available for review at Phillips
Town Offices during regular business hours  All interested parties are encouraged to attend and
provide input.

Zoning Ordinance draft

Shoreland map draft

Chapter 1000 draft

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AS A FRIENDLY REMINDER:

The Town of Phillips has ordinances in place for parking on town ways. Please be mindful of these. Night Parking   and Phillips Parking Ordinance.

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SANDY RIVER SOUTH BRANCH RESTORATION PLAN -Field Geology

Click here for an information write up on the December 2023 flood and the South Branch of the Sandy River along the Number Six Road.

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PARKER APPRAISALS WILL BE STARTING THE REVALUATION PROCESS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. Bob, Tim and maybe Jessica will be stopping by and knocking on doors to announce themselves. They will have property tax cards with them and will be looking for changes. They will verify what is on the tax card currently and delete or add changes as needed. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation while we work through this revaluation.

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The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9AM at the Phillips Area Community Center. 
 
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2025 HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSING SCHEDULE

 

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PLEASE READ BELOW FOR OPEN POSITIONS

THE TOWN NEEDS POSITIONS FILLED ON THE APPEALS BOARD.  Please consider filling out an application and sharing your time to serve on this board. 

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Town of Phillips

Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer

   The Town of Phillips is accepting applications for the position of full-time Truck Driver/Equipment Operator in its Public Works department.  This position is a manual labor position requiring the operation of heavy trucks and motorized equipment used for maintenance of municipal roads, including snow and ice control.         Preference is for Excavator and Grader Experience. A clean driving record is required and CDL Maine drivers license is preferred, though the Town will consider working with the right candidate to obtain this certification. A pre-employment physical, FMC clearance and chemical/drug screen test is required.

Applications can be obtained at the Town Office located at 124 Main Street, Phillips or online at phillipsmaine.com.

The Town of Phillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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THE TOWN OF PHILLIPS is working with THE NATURE CONSERVANCY to do a study on the flood events in our town. If you are interested in participating in sharing your experiences or have input, please notify the town office at 639-3561 to leave your name and contact information.

Town Departments

138 A Park Street
(207) 639-3104

Road Commissioner
138 B Park Street
(207) 639- 3473
Emergency call 911
Fire Chief Sean Allen
306 Park Street
(207) 639- 4981
Jason Haines
Transfer Station Attendant I

Town Government

Eugene Caton, Chair; Janet White, Vice Chair;  Kenneth Bubier; Justin Vachon; vacancy

Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 6 PM at the town office. 

Maureen Haley

Tax Collector, Treasurer, MV Agent, General Assistance Administrator. 

Current members meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 PM at the town office.  Occasional workshops occur later in the month.

Phillips representative meet at various locations and times. Check the MSAD 58 website for times.

Check out the page for more details of these boards and meeting times. 

Phillips Area Microloan Program

Looking to start a new business or expand the one you have, and are in need of funds?   If your business, or one that you want to start, is, or will be, located in the towns of Phillips, Avon or Madrid, you may be eligible for an affordable low-interest loan through the Phillips Area Micro-Loan Program.  You do not need to reside in one of these towns, your business just needs to be located there. 

Loans may be requested for as little as $2,500 or as much as $25,000.  Loans may be used to acquire real estate, business equipment, building construction or renovation, etc.  Loans can be used by home based businesses, cottage industries or home occupations as well as storefront operations. 

For more information call the Phillips Town Office at 639-3561.

Visit this page for other helpful information and links that benefit our community

PHILLIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY website link

How do I...

From registering your vehicle to obtaining a marriage license. Check this page out for quick links or FAQ for these vital services. 

General Assistance  For emergency after hours General Assistance contact is 778-2680