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2021 Citizen of the Year Speech

11/18/2021: The Citizen of the Year award is to recognize an individual that goes above and beyond for the people of the community of Bowdoinham. Bowdoinham’s Citizen of the Year is equally ready to lend a hand or lead the charge. Through many years of service to both the causes and citizens of Bowdoinham, they have never asked for, or sought, recognition.

Holiday Giving Tree

11/18/2021: Holiday Giving Tree The giving season is coming quickly and we have already started preparations here at the Town Office. There will be three businesses hosting our giving tree: Three Robbers Pub, Bowdoinham Country Store and the Bowdoinham Hardware Store.

Light Decorating Contest

11/18/2021: Light Decorating Contest Participants are requested to have lights up by December 1st. Here is a suggested driving route to see all of the contestant's displays: VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS

Request For Proposals - Clean-up of a Structure Determined To Be A Dangerous Building

11/16/2021: The Town of Bowdoinham is soliciting bids for the removal of the Structure located at 84 Ridge Road, Bowdoinham Maine 04008 (Tax Map R02, Lot 001-A), as well as any debris, rubble, or trash remaining from the fire that destroyed the Structure. Proposals will be received by the Town at the Bowdoinham Town Office until 4:00 PM on November 29, 2021. Each proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Dangerous Building Cleanup RFP” and addressed as follows: Town of Bowdoinham Attn: Town Manager

November/December 2021 Newsletter

11/16/2021: https://www.bowdoinham.com/town-document/newsletter

Election Results - Nov 2, 2021

11/03/2021: State Referendum Election Results* November 2, 2021*Please Note: these are not statewide results, just the local totals

Trunk or Treat this Sunday!!!

10/29/2021: Bowdoinham Parent Partnership presents

Special Circumstances Absentee Voting

10/27/2021: The deadline to request an absentee ballot without a reason for the November 2, 2021 Referendum Election is the close of business on Thursday, October 28, 2021. After this deadline, voters may request an absentee ballot by completing and signing a Special Circumstances Application. (linked below) On the Application the voter must indicate which of the four allowable reasons to request an absentee ballot after the deadline applies to them, as follows:

Notice to Bowdoinham Voters - November 2nd Election

10/27/2021: State and Municipal Referendum /Annual Election November 2, 2021 Polls are open 8:00am – 8:00pm Bowdoinham Community School, 23 Cemetery Road

Online Absentee Ballot Requests - Due by 4pm 10/28/21

10/26/2021: Visit the link below to request an absentee ballot by October 28th. https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl

Upcoming Events

We are Hiring:

On-Call Snowplow Operator Wanted

09/19/2023

The Town of Bowdoinham is currently seeking qualified applicants for an on-call snowplow operator. The successful candidate must hold a valid Maine CDL license and be able to work long hours and be available during all winter storms. Previous plowing experience preferred. Successful applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Wages are negotiable based on qualifications.

We are looking for full-time Public Works Driver/Operators

09/05/2023

The Town of Bowdoinham is currently seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Public Works Driver/Operator. This position is responsible for snow removal and sanding/salting operations, road, sidewalk and drainage construction and maintenance, park and cemetery maintenance, vehicle maintenance and other duties as assigned. Preference will be given to applicants that hold a… more

Public Works Driver.Operator.Laborer Job Description.pdf