Town of Phillips
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Election results on forming a withdrawal committee are as follows: 71 yes, 64 no.
IMPORTANT VOTE FOR SCHOOL WITHDRAWAL INVESTIGATION. Please select this link for information concerning this special election.
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 held 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.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Phillips Planning Board held 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 were encouraged to attend and
provide input.
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The Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025 will be held at the Phillips Fire Station meeting room at 6PM.
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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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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 B Park Street
(207) 639- 3473
Emergency call 911
Fire
Chief Sean Allen
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.
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