Upcoming Events
| 15 May 202505:30PM - Assessors Meeting |
| 15 May 202506:30PM - Select Board Meeting |
| 27 May 202506:30PM - Select Board Meeting |
| 09 Jun 202507:00PM - Annual Town Meeting |
| 10 Jun 202506:30PM - Planning Board Meeting |
Welcome to Madison
Located along the shores of the Kennebec River in the Western Foothills, Madison was incorporated in 1804 as Maine's 150th town.
Beautiful vistas, plenty of outdoor activities and a relaxed atmosphere make Madison an attractive location for visitors and residents alike. Fly-fishing, hiking and biking and river paddling make for great fun in the spring, summer and fall while miles of trails are groomed for snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
Madison's downtown area has lots to offer all within walking distance. Renys Department Store, Aubuchon Hardware and eateries like Fonzo's and the House of Pizza are anchors of a downtown district that also includes eateries, banking, groceries, sporting goods, hair salons and barber shops.
On the shores of Lake Wesserunsett the famous Lakewood Theatre offers nine shows each summer. Lakewood remains the nation's longest running summer theatre. If golf is your game, the Lakewood area is home to an 18-hole course which includes a challenging par 6.
Whether you stay for a visit or a lifetime, you'll see why Madison is a great place to live, work and play.
What's Happening
Town Office Hours
Monday: 7:30 am - 11:30 am | 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday through Friday: 7:30 am - 4pm
Closed Mondays 11:30am to 12 pm for Staff Meeting
Compost is available for residents at the
Madison Highway Garage 140 Madison Avenue
Local & School Election
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
108 Old Point Avenue Meeting Room
(Parking is available at 23 Locust Street)
In-Person Absentee Voting for the June 10, 2025, Election will begin May 12, 2025, at the Madison Town Office (26 Weston Avenue). Mon - Friday from 7:30am to 4pm. Extended hours will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5pm to 7pm. Also, June 5th, is the last day to vote an absentee ballot without special circumstances. If you have any questions, please call 696-5622.
The Town Meeting will be held on June 9, 2025, at the Main Street Middle School Auditorium at 7PM.
The Town of Madison, Maine seeks proposals from qualified Contractors to revalue all real and personal property in the Town, effective April 1, 2027. Contractors interested in providing the revaluation services are invited to submit a copy of their proposal to the Town Manager, Town of Madison no later than 4pm, July 1, 2025. Proposals will be presented to the Madison Select Board / Board of Assessors at their meeting on July 14, 2025.
2nd Half of TAX payments were due on March 15th. Interest accrues daily. If you have questions regarding your tax payment, please call 696-3971.
To view the draft Chapter 250: Mobile Vendor Ordinance CLICK HERE
Madison/Anson Sanitary District Notice of Intent to File: CLICK HERE
Madison-Anson Bicentennial Memorial Bridge - Maine DOT Work is underway!
Maine DOT has begun work on the Madison-Anson bridge. There could be substantial delays. Plan ahead. Be prepared. Consider an alternate route. This bridge work is essential to the continued livelihood in both Madison and Anson. Stay safe and keep the workers safe!
For details and more information, click here and scroll down below the picture. There is a menu that will outline the scope of work, the proposed schedule, and show maps and images.
CLICK HERE for the Living Well Wellness Event Calendar.
All events are free to the public.
Lake Wesserunsett Notice to the Public:
LWA’s mission is to protect and enhance the lake and its watershed. A list of some of our conservation accomplishments and initiatives appears in the attached document.
It is crucial that we know what you think. Consequently, we are trying to increase our understanding of your views to better tailor our conservation efforts. Please complete and return the attached survey or, if you prefer, you may answer the same questions online: http://www.wesserunsett.org/2025survey
We are blessed with a relatively clean lake free of invasive species. However, lakes around the state are increasingly suffering from infestations. We had a serious scare in the fall of 2023 when boaters were found to have brought the invasive aquatic plant fanwort to Lake Wesserunsett in one of their live wells. The warden’s service charged and summonsed the boaters. Two have pleaded guilty, and two are awaiting their day in court. Volunteers from around the lake assisted the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Lake Stewards of Maine in August 2024 with a comprehensive survey of the lake to determine if fanwort had been introduced. Thankfully, while no invasive aquatic plants were found, we will need to continue our proactive monitoring program. This incident demonstrates the importance of the DEP-sponsored Courtesy Boat Inspection (CBI) program to the lake. LWA is working to increase the hours that a trained inspector is on duty to prevent this kind of incident.
As you can see in the accompanying announcement, LWA is partnering with Somerset Woods Trustees (SWT) to raise money for the purchase of the iconic Black Point. SWT will own and be the stewards in perpetuity of Black Point and the rest of the 130-acre parcel on the shore of the lake. This major acquisition will go a long way to protecting the watershed on the west side of the lake.
Thank you,
Lake Wesserunsett Association Volunteer Team
MAINE—Starting January 2, 2025, in-person Unemployment Insurance (UI) assistance will be available at CareerCenters across the state every Thursday. This service is designed to provide direct support to individuals navigating unemployment claims and related concerns. Find the CareerCenter closest to you by visiting https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/locations/
The Maine Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection are partnering to hold the Annual Obsolete Pesticide Collection Events for Maine residents. This event is free for homeowners, gardeners, and family-owned farms to dispose of excess, unwanted, unusable, or obsolete pesticides and spray adjuvants.
Registration is required to participate. Registration forms are due September 25, 2024. In late October, events are held in Portland, Augusta, Bangor, and Presque Isle. Participants will be notified of the event time, location, and required materials two weeks prior to the events via U.S. mail and email. To learn more, please visit https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/public/obsolete_pesticide_collection.shtml
Somerset Broadband Coalition:
The Somerset Broadband Coalition is an arm of the SEDC comprised of 27 community organizations to bridge the digital divide in Somerset County. Their mission is to ensure that residents have the ability to fully participate socially, have the tools necessary to support and prosper in health, education, community, employment and finances. Click here to learn more. For more information, please call 207-474-0166. Visit their website and sign up for classes today!
Ash Street Brush Dump Open 7AM to 4PM Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Other Helpful Links:
To renew a current motor vehicle registration click here.
For hunting/fishing/boat & ATV registrations click here
For a list of general resources for residents click here
For housing applications for 55 Weston Avenue click here
