The Boil Order has been expanded to include all of Church St., Gothic St., Myrtle St., Skillings Ave., and Spring St. The Paris Utility District currently in the process of contacting all owners.

If you have any questions, please reach out to PUD at 743-6251

Park Street and High Street are now open. The High Street end of Gothic Street will be closed while a valve is replaced.

Boil Water Update-

Paris Utility District reports that the Boil Water Order remains in effect for 32-77 High Street.

For any further questions, please contact the PUD at 743-6251

TOWN OF PARIS BUDGET MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

Meetings will be held at the Paris Town Office.

Public comment will be allowed at the end of each meeting.

Budget information will be available at parismaine.org as soon as possible.

Budget Meeting Schedule – March 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 5:30 PM

• Norway Paris Solid Waste
• Unclassified- Update
• Paris Public Library
• Hannibal Hamlin Library & Museum
• Highway Department
• Parks & Recreation Department

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 5:30 PM

• Fire Department
• Administration
• Unclassified *Updated 3/13

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – 5:30 PM

• Administration- Updated 3/18
• Police Department
• Capital- Miscellaneous
• Unclassified
• Norway Paris Solid Waste-Update

**Please see suggested budgets under the Budgets category in Documents.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you.

****Notice of Public Hearing****

Pursuant to the requirements of the Town of Paris Budget Committee Policy, Section 5, a Public Hearing for the FY27 Budget has been scheduled for April 27th, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Paris Fire Station, 137 Western Ave, Paris, ME 04281.

Section 5. Hearings

A public hearing will be scheduled to hear questions and comments from the public prior to town meeting.

The Budget Committee and Select Board will be present. The Select Board meeting will follow the hearing.

Thank you.

Rugg Sports Complex Repairs-Kilgore Road, South Paris

The Town of Paris, through the Paris Parks and Recreation Department, is accepting sealed bids for the following:

Equipment sheds: Repair

Dugouts: Repair

Announcer’s Tower: Demo

Contractors are responsible for reviewing site conditions prior to submitting bids. All labor, materials, equipment, disposal, and associated work necessary to complete the project shall be included in the bid price.

Sealed bids shall be submitted in writing and clearly marked, “Rugg Sports Complex Repairs Bid” and mailed or delivered to:

Town of Paris\ Attn: Rugg Sports Complex Repairs Bid\ 33 Market Square\ South Paris, ME 04281

Bids must be received no later than Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:00pm

Bids will be publicly opened and selected at the scheduled Select Board meeting on April 13, 2026, at 6:00pm, at the Town Office.

The Municipal Officers reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to award the bid in the best interest of the Town of Paris.

Questions can be directed to Tiffany Leahy, townclerk@parismaine.org

The position involves managing the department’s daily operations in the maintenance and repair of an extensive road system; in the maintenance and care of public property including buildings and equipment, and in the maintaining of a comprehensive road improvement plan.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience with planning and delegating work assignments in a public works environment. The person should possess the knowledge of road construction and maintenance practices, a basic understanding of the principles of civil engineering and the ability to develop specifications for heavy equipment purchases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience of a crew and work with a municipality for at least 3 years.

The Town of Paris offers a competitive salary and benefit package. 

Applications and or resumes may be submitted to: Tiffany Leahy, Town Clerk, townclerk@parismaine.org, or Natalie Andrews, Town Manager, manager@parismaine.org or mail it to Municipal Building, 33 Market Square, South Paris, ME 04281.

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We will post their new date when we are notified and apologize for the inconvenience.

The Municipal Planning Board of the Town of Paris will hold a public hearing on Wednesday,

May 13, 2026 at the Paris Meeting Room at 6:00 pm to act on the following application:

Applicant, Charter North Foods, LLC is proposing the construction of an approximately 2,248 square food Taco Bell Drive-Thru Restaurant at 179 Main Street, South Paris, ME. Map U-01 Lot 38.

The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (“Board”) invites the public to attend a public hearing, to offer oral testimony, and to submit written comments on proposed changes to Maine’s water quality standards as part of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s (“Department”) Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards. The federal Clean Water Act and Maine law (38 M.R.S. § 464(3)(B)) requires states to periodically, but at least once every 3 years, hold a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing water quality standards and, as appropriate, for modifying existing and developing new water quality standards.

Pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, 5 M.R.S. §§ 8001 – 11008, Maine’s Water Classification Program, 38 M.R.S. §§ 464 – 470, and the Board’s responsibilities and duties under 38 M.R.S. § 341-D(8), the Board will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on changes to Maine’s water quality standards, including changes that are currently proposed and any other recommended changes. The current proposal for changes to Maine’s water quality standards (including Department responses to preliminary public comments) is available on the Department’s Triennial Review of Maine’s Water Quality Standards webpage. https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/wqs/triennial-review.html

Following the public hearing and written comment period, the Board will deliberate proposed changes to the water quality standards and may vote to recommend to the Maine Legislature specific statutory changes necessary to implement new or revised water quality standards. The Legislature has the sole authority to make changes to the water quality classification system. Any changes to Maine’s water quality standards enacted by the Legislature must be approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take final effect.

Public Hearing: The public hearing will be held at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine on Thursday, October 16, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Further information on the Board hearing, including an agenda and hearing materials, will be available on the Board webpage https://www.maine.gov/dep/bep/index.html approximately one week prior to the hearing. Persons who testify are encouraged to also submit to Board Clerk Ruth Ann Burke (clerk.bep@maine.gov) a written copy of their testimony during or immediately following the hearing. The hearing is an opportunity for members of the public to offer testimony and useful information. Department staff and Board members will not respond to questions during the hearing. The Board and staff to the Board may ask clarifying questions of any person offering testimony at the hearing. Any person with a disability who plans to attend the hearing and requires specific accommodations should contact the Board Clerk (clerk.bep@maine.gov or 207-287-2811) prior to the hearing.

Public Comments: In addition to the opportunity to provide oral testimony at the public hearing, written comments on the proposed Triennial Review of Maine’s Water Quality Standards may be submitted to the Board from August 28, 2025, through the close of the comment period at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Written comments should be directed to: Department of Environmental Protection, Attn: Meagan Sims, 17 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0017, or submitted via email to TRComments.DEP@maine.gov. See Maine DEP Opportunity for Comment.

For further information, contact Meagan Sims at meagan.sims@maine.gov or (207) 508-8776.

UPDATE

Background: The Androscoggin River is Class C from the confluence with the Ellis River (at Rumford Point) to Worumbo Dam (at Lisbon Falls) (~85 miles), has a total of nine dams, eight discharges, urban centers (including Rumford, Lewiston, and Auburn) and a significant amount of agriculture. Department and external data document that Class B criteria for dissolved oxygen (DO) are usually, but not always, attained in the segment in question. For the upper river (Ellis River to Gulf Island Pond (GIP) dam), data are very limited. Discrete DO data collected by Maine DEP’s Volunteer River Monitoring Program (VRMP) (2020-2024) and continuous DO data collected by the Department at the Turner Center Bridge (2001-2024) meet current Class C criteria, but data occasionally do not meet current Class B criteria. GIP DO data do not meet Class B criteria based on 38 M.R.S. § 464(1)(3). Macroinvertebrate data collected in the upper river since 2000 mostly meets Class B criteria, but the data are relatively old, and no data are available for the river between Livermore Falls and Lewiston. Bacteria data are not available for the upper river. For the lower river (GIP Dam to Worumbo Dam), 2020 to 2024 discrete and continuous DO data also indicate that the lower river meets current Class C criteria but occasionally does not meet Class B criteria. Macroinvertebrate data indicate that this segment meets Class C criteria. however, only two of the five stations meet Class B criteria. Limited bacteria data indicate that the lower river does not meet either Class B or Class C criteria. No recent ambient freshwater nutrient data are available for the upper or lower river to assess those criteria. Based on the review of water quality data, the proposed segment of the Androscoggin River meets its current Class C criteria, but it does not fully meet all Class B water quality criteria. DEP recommendation: Based on the review of water quality data, the segment meets its current Class C criteria, but it does not fully meet all Class B water quality criteria. Furthermore, the Department’s analysis indicates that the river cannot meet Class B criteria at all times during critical conditions. Additional data are needed for the upper river to assess attainment of criteria and make an assessment of the potential implications to existing waste discharge licenses. For these reasons, the Department does not recommend an upgrade to Class B for either proposed segment.

Subdivision Application

Pursuant to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance, this notice is provided for information only.

Hearing

Applicant(s): Matthew C. Burke

Project name: Elm Hill Estates

Location: Map R-3, Lot 11.2. Elm Hill Rd. South Paris, ME 04281

The above-referenced application is scheduled for a Public Hearing by the Planning Board on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 6:00pm in the Town Office board room. The meeting is open to the public.

The applicant is proposing 4 lots on the property. Access to the proposed lots will be from Elm Hill Rd.

All materials are available for review by the public. Please contact the Code Enforcement Officer for additional information at 207-743-2501.

Thank you.

Site Plan Review-Change of Use

Pursuant to the requirements of the Site Plan Ordinance, this notice is provided for information only.

Hearing

Applicant(s): Phil and Ashley Drouin

Business: Cubby Cove Childcare

Location: Map U-22, Lot 23. 61 Buckfield Rd. South Paris, ME 04281

The above-referenced application is scheduled for a Public Hearing by the Planning Board on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:00pm in the Town Office board room. The meeting is open to the public.

The applicant is proposing to use an already existing space at this location to open a day care facility with operating hours of 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

All materials are available for review by the public. Please contact the Code Enforcement Officer for additional information at 207-743-2501.

Thank you.

Hearing Applicant(s): Ronald Fitch

Project name: Paris Hill Road, LLC

Location: 201 Paris Hill Rd. South Paris, ME 04281 Map U-17, Lot 16.

The above-referenced application is scheduled for a Public Hearing by the Planning Board on October 22, 2025, at 6:00pm in the Town Office Board Room. The meeting is open to the public. The applicant is proposing to convert a garage into 3 dwelling units.

All materials are available for review by the public. Please contact the Code Enforcement Officer for additional information at 207-743-2501.

Thank you.

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The Town of Paris has been notified by Maine’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory that a raccoon from Paris tested positive for rabies on April 24, 2026.

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans, and is commonly found in wild animals throughout Maine. While the risk to the general public remains low, it is important to take precautions to prevent exposure.

What Residents Should Do:

• Avoid contact with all wild animals, especially those that appear sick, injured, or behaving unusually.
• Do not attempt to handle stray or unfamiliar animals.
• Ensure all pets are current on rabies vaccinations.
• Supervise pets when outdoors to reduce the risk of encounters with wildlife.
• Report suspicious animal activity to local animal control or public safety officials.

If You Are Exposed:\ If you or your pet may have been bitten or had direct contact with a wild or unknown animal, wash the area immediately with soap and water and seek medical or veterinary care right away.

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about rabies prevention: www.maine.gov/dhhs/rabies
• Order educational materials: www.maine.gov/dhhs/order
• Contact Maine CDC: 1-800-821-5821
• Watch a rabies prevention video: https://youtu.be/QIW15-vywxA

The Town of Paris encourages residents to stay informed and take simple precautions to protect themselves, their families, and their pets.

For updates, please continue to check the Town’s website or official communication channels.

A Public Hearing for a New Liquor License Application will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Paris Fire Station, 137 Western Ave, Paris, ME 04281, during the Select Board Meeting, following the FY27 Budget Hearing scheduled to begin at 6:00pm

The public will be asked to vote on:

• $88,000,000. State funded project
• $2,456,676. Local share for larger gym
• $180,536. Local share for outdoor learning stairs

Public Hearing Notice

Town of Paris

The Town of Paris will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 26, 2026at 6:00pm at the Paris Fire Station at 137 Western Avenue, Paris, ME 04281 to discuss an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Public Infrastructure Grant Program. 

The purpose of the grant application is to improve the sewer infrastructure in the Western Avenue area. The work is scheduled for 2027. The amount of the grant requested is $1,000,000. The total estimated project cost is $1,928,000.

This project fits the goals and objectives of the Community Block Development Grant program by improving the sewer infrastructure in an area where more than half the population is in poverty and more than a third are elderly.

Public comments will be solicited at this Hearing and will be submitted as part of the application.  All persons wishing to make comments or ask questions about the grant application are invited to attend this Public Hearing. 

Comments may be submitted in writing to:

Paris Utility District.

c/o Tanya Dunn

PO Box 154

South Paris, ME 04281

at any time prior to the Public Hearing.

TDD/TTY users may call 711. If you are physically unable to access any of the Paris Utility District’s programs or services, please call Tanya Dunn at 207-743-6251 or email tdunn@parisutilitydistrict.org so that accommodations can be made.

Thank you

at 6:00 pm at the Paris Town Office Meeting Room to hear questions or comments

on the proposed “Floodplain Management Ordinance” for the Town of Paris.

A Special Selectmen Meeting to follow.

Ordinances are available for the public review at the

Paris Town Office

33 Market Square

South Paris, Maine 04281

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday- 8:00am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00am to 6:00pm

Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm

Closed Daily for lunch from 12:30 to 1:00pm

***NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING***

Site Plan Review – Change of Use

Pursuant to the requirements of the Site Plan Ordinance, this notice is provided for your information only. No action is required on your part.

Hearing- Sawyer Small Engines

Applicant: Scott Sawyer

Location: Map U-11, Lot 41. 9 Oxford St. Paris, Maine, 04281

The above referenced application is scheduled for a Public Hearing by the Planning Board on January 28, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Paris Town Office Board Room. The meeting is open to the public.

The applicant is proposing to expand the current Mixed Use rental space into Small Engine Repair and Light Automative Repair.

Proposed hours of operation are:

Monday-Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm-9:00pm

All materials are available for review by the public. Please contact the Code Enforcement Officer for additional information at 207-743-2501.

  Thank you.

Traffic Impacts:\ • Park Street will be reduced to one lane\ • High Street will be closed to through traffic between Porter Street and Park Street\ • Local traffic will still have access to homes in the area

Water Service Notice:\ • Water service on High Street (Park Street to Porter Street) will be temporarily shut off during the work\ • Once water service is restored, a precautionary boil water order will be in effect\ • The boil order will be lifted after water test results are received

All affected customers have been contacted by phone or will receive a notice delivered to their home if they could not be reached.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Paris Utility District at 743-6251.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this important work is completed.

The Paris Town Office will return to 40 hours beginning Monday, August 4th, 2025.

Town Office

• Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (closed 12:30-1:00)
• Wednesday: 8:00AM - 6:00PM (closed 12:30-1:00)
• Friday: 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Assessing

• Tuesday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
• Thursday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Code Enforcement

• Code Enforcement will require appointments with advanced notice.
• Please call 743-2501 Ext. 5

• 26x48 Snow Blower
• 60” Snow Blade
• Counterweights
• Bauman 440E Spreader
• Tire Chains

This has 347.5 hours. It will need shoes.

Interested parties may obtain additional information or arrange to view the vehicle by contacting Dan Danforth at parishwy@parismaine.org or by calling 207-462-7200

Minimum bid: $45,000. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Bid – 2025 Bobcat” and delivered or mailed to:

Town of Paris

33 Market Square

Paris, ME 04281

The deadline for the bid submission is 5:00pm on January 12, 2026. Late bids will not be accepted.

Bids will be opened in public and considered for award at the Paris Select Board Regular Meeting on January 12, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm.

The Town of Paris reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to act in the best interest of the Town.

 The Town of Paris will post roads to heavy loads (any vehicle or combination of vehicles registered for a gross weight greater than 23,000 pounds), effective Friday, February 20, 2026.

This closing shall remain in effect until April 30, 2026, or until the postings are removed.

This does not apply to any road that is frozen. A road is considered “frozen” if the air temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below and no water is showing in the cracks of the road.

Thank you

Each meeting will have links to view the agenda online (mobile or desktop view) or to download the agenda documents (Agendas, Minutes, and Packets).

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Absentee ballots for the Dec 2, 2025, election to fill 2 Select Board vacancies will be available on Nov 19, 2025, at 8am at the Town Office or by request.

Please remember to account for mail delays if mailing it back. Ballots need to be received by 8pm on Dec 2, 2025, to be counted.

There is also a Ballot Box outside at the Town Office.

Thank you.

Ballots will be available on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at the Town Office, or by phone request, for those unable to make it in to vote on Dec. 2, 2025. Voting times at the Town Office are from 4pm to 8pm.

The Ballot Drop Box will be available outside at the Town Office.

Absentee ballots must be received by 8pm Dec 2, 2025. If mailing the ballot back, please allow for delays and send it back as soon as possible for it to be counted.

Candidates Night will be Nov. 24, 2025, at the Fire Station following a brief Select Board Meeting at 6pm.

33 Market Square, South Paris, ME 04281

207-743-2501/207-743-6718

www.parismaine.org

UPDATED LOCATION

Notice of Hearing

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Paris will hold a public hearing on Monday,

April 27, 2026 at the Paris Meeting Room Paris Fire Station at 6:00 pm to act on the following application:

For Miina Pawlowsi, DBA:  Local Cravings, LLC, located at 247 Main Street Suite 2A, South Paris, ME for a new license for the sale of Malt liquor, Wine and Spirts to be consumed on premises.

The fake invoice email requests payment by wire transfer, which is not a payment method used by the Town of Paris. This invoice did notoriginate from the Town and is part of a scam attempt.

Residents and applicants are advised touse extreme caution and do not send funds, provide personal information, or respond to any requests for wire transfers, gift cards, or urgent payments claiming to be from the Town.

The Town of Paris will not request payment by wire transfer and will only communicate official fees through verified channels.

If you receive a suspicious invoice, email, or payment request claiming to be from the Town of Paris:

Do not pay

Do not respond

Report it immediately to the Paris PD

If you have questions about legitimate application fees or communications, please contact the Code Enforcement Officer.

The Town is taking this matter seriously and appreciates the community’s cooperation in helping prevent fraud.

Thank you,\ Paris Town Office\ 207-743-2501

NOTICE

According to the Paris Utility District, there has been a water main break. Water service is currently shut off on Porter Street.

Once water service is restored, a Boil Water Order will be in effect until further notice.

If you have any questions, please contact the Paris Utility District at 743-6251.