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 7:30 am - 4pm Monday through Friday
The Town of Madison is seeking an Animal Control Officer
Job Description: CLICK HERE
Job Application: CLICK HERE
NOMINATION PAPERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CLERKS OFFICE FOR THE JUNE 10th ELECTION. THE DEADLINE TO RETURN PAPERS IS APRIL 11th.
Madison-Anson Bicentennial Memorial Bridge - Maine DOT Starting Work SOON!
In early March, Maine DOT will be placing warning signs and testing traffic signal controls along both ends of the bridge. Please be patient. Once their work begins (around March 24th) there will be delays that could be substantial. 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!
Maine DOT will be working on the Madison-Anson bridge beginning in the spring of 2025. 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
Madison's 2024/2025 Matching Grant Program
The following matching grants were awarded in January 2025:
Good & Plenty 2
Economy Trophy
Saulter Dental Hygiene Center
Lake Wesserunsett Association
Fonzo's
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
