Town Of Fryeburg Maine The Oldest Town In Oxford County

The Town of Fryeburg, Maine operates under the Town Meeting - Selectmen/Town Manager form of government. The Annual Town Meeting, now held in May, well prior to the June 30 th end of the Town's fiscal year, allows the local citizens to make decisions regarding Town issues and its budget. The Board of Selectmen are the policy making board and appoint and work through the Town Manager who is charged with the day to day operation of the Town.

Treasurer
Ella Cressy

My responsibilities are as follows

Monitor receipt of State and Federal Monies
Monitor day to day handling and oversight of all monies collected by the Town
Responsible for the preparation of bi-weekly reconciliation of payroll and payables
Coordinate the Town's employee payroll and benefit system
Monitor all expenditures, including payroll and payables
Responsible for daily cash management
Collect property taxes, excise taxes etc at counter as necessary
Maintain General Ledger, prepare trial balance and financial statements
Assist in preparation of Town Budgets
Work with Manager and Department Heads to ensure the accuracy of all postings
Work with the Town Auditor to make certain the Town is in compliance with all State and Federal reporting requirements and regulations
Perform related work as required

As you know, most of the Towns' information is public information. If you would like to come into the Town Office to look at anything that is NOT considered confidential, please feel free to do so at any time during Normal Business Hours. If for some reason, our Normal Hours are not possible for you, please call me to set up a time that is convenient for you. I will try and accommodate you as best I can.

I have provided some of the more commonly used forms that the Town uses for its' employees. This includes the W-4 form and I-9 form that are both required by law prior to any payroll checks being issued. I have also included for our employee's convenience, Time Sheets, Expense/Mileage Reimbursement forms and Stipend Request forms.

For our Vendors that are paid more than $600.00 per year, I have the required W-9 form. This is also required by Law and must be completed prior to any payments being dispersed.

I look forward to working with all of you. My door is open for all Townspeople, so please stop by to see what your tax dollars are doing.

Tax Collector/ Town Clerk
Theresa Shaw

Collects Real and Personal taxes and maintains a list of outstanding taxes and prepares tax liens on the outstanding list.

Waits on counter, answers questions, and gives out information requested on property or excise taxes or motor vehicle registrations. Issues various licenses such as marriage, hunting, fishing, boat registrations and dog licenses, and maintains related records and assists with voter registrations.

Dogs must be licensed by January 31 and a late fee will be charged on February 1 st . The license tags will be available after October 15, 2009.

The cost for a marriage license is $30.00 and you will need identification. If you have previously been married, you will need to show a death certificate or certified copy of a divorce decree.

For more information on fish and game rules and fees visit www.state.me.us/ifw/

General Assistance Admintstrator
Deputy Clerk & Health Officer
Kelley Lavoie

Kelley is available during the regular town office hours.

kelleylavoie@yahoo.com

Inspections and site visits are generally scheduled for afternoons.

The Local Health Officer is responsible for:

Assisting in the reporting, prevention, and suppression of diseases and conditions injurious to health. This is comple ted under the direction of the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Health.

Investigating citizen complaints concerning environmental health issues and nuisances which may be dangerous to the health and wellbeing of the citizens of the Town. This work may be completed in conjunction with the Code Enforcement Officer or the Animal Control Officer.

General Assistance

The General Assistance Program is designed to help people in emergencies. People may also be eligible to receive other benefits such as food stamps, veteran's benefits, or Social Security income. To request assistance, please contact Kelley Lavoie at the Town Office. In case of an emergency, applicants may contact the Fryeburg Police Department at 935-3323. You must fill out an application which is accepted and reviewed. There are guidelines that you must meet in order to be eligible for the program. The application is private and confidential. A written decision will be issued by the General Assistance administrator within 24 hours of receiving an application.

You may also contact the Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-442-6003 if you have questions regarding general assistance.

Important Phone Numbers and Contact Information

www.mainepublichealth.gov

Maine 211: Dial 211 for connections to health and human services in your community.

Maine Statewide Crisis: 1-888-568-1112

Community Concepts: 207-743-7716

Brownfield Food Pantry: 207-935-2333

Food Stamps: 1-888-593-9775

Department of Human Services: 1-888-593-9775

Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-800-737-6237

Maine Tobacco Hotline: 1-800-207-1230

Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-866-834-4357

Sexual Assault Support: 1-800-871-7741

Elder Abuse: 1-800-624-8084

Child Abuse: 1-800-452-1999

Suicide Prevention: 1-888-568-1112

Poison Control Center : 1-800-222-1222

Housing and Energy Services Programs: 1-800-866-5588

In an effort to better serve the citizens and taxpayers of Fryeburg, the administrative staff of the Town Office is asking the public to fill out a Customer Satisfaction Survey related to their experiences at the Town Offfice. This survey is being handed to every person coming into the Town Office and is available here on the website. It may be turned in at the Town Office, mailed or submitted via e-mail. Your name or other personal information is completely optional.

Customer Satisfaction Survey

NEW LAW:

FISHING FOR ANADROMOUS SPECIES OF FISH IN TIDAL WATERS. For more information please contact www.countmyfish.
noaa.gov
or call 888-674-7411.

Useful Forms

W4 Form
New Employees

I9 Form
Social Security/Immigration
for all Employees

W9 Form
Vendors making over $600.00

Expense Reimbursement Form

Timesheet

Payroll Direct Deposit

Timesheet Stipend Request