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Thursday, Dec 1st, is the last day to submit your paperwork for Property Tax Stabilization program. Application forms are available at the town office or online. If you are 65, but have only recently moved to Temple, but lived in Maine before and may have a question about your Homestead exemption - stop by the town office Thursday and ask your questions. www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/inline-files/stabilization_app.pdf![]()
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To be eligible for the Program, an individual must meet all of the following as of April 1 of the property tax year for which they are requesting stabilization (so for applications due December 1, 2022, qualifications must be met as of April 1, 2023):![]()
1) at least 65 years old,![]()
2) a permanent resident of Maine,![]()
3) have owned a Maine homestead for at least ten years, and![]()
4) be eligible for a homestead exemption on the property they are![]()
placing in the Program.![]()
If your homestead is owned by more than one individual as joint tenants, only one owner needs to qualify for the Program to participate. There are no income or asset limitations to qualify.
www.maine.gov
On Wednesday, Sept 28th, the Temple Fire Department will be hosting the Franklin Firemen's Association Annual Meeting. The Maine Forest Service will be bringing their new helicopter to the meeting to show the association. ![]()
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This is not a public demonstration, but just for those attending the Association Annual Meeting.
During the Post Office construction, everyone should go to the downstairs door. All business will be conducted there.
Broadband coming to Temple. Consolidated Communications will be installing their Fidium Fiber Network through the Farmington area, which includes all of the Temple area in the 778 phone exchange. No definite date for our town's installation but area installation should commence today. ![]()
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To receive notifications on our area, you can go to Fidium.com and check availability and then fill out the information to receive updates.
Just called Archie's - They say that they are just running a little behind but will be around to pick up trash today.