Town of Phillips
June 10 Selectboard Meeting is cancelled due to lack of quorum.
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The Annual Town meeting is to be held Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9 AM at the Phillips Area Community Center, located at 21 Depot Street. Annual reports will be available for distribution starting Wednesday, June 10 at the Town Office. A digital copy is available here with a Google link.
The annual report for year ending 2025 is now available. The Annual Town Meeting to set the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 is scheduled to be held Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9 AM at the Phillips Area Community Center located at 21 Depot Street in Phillips.
The upcoming, projected municipal appropriation of $1,679,846.00 shows an increase well above prior years ($212,199.00 or 14.49%). This increase is due to several factors. An additional full-time public works position was added with the urgings of citizens at many meetings over several years. Additionally, if passed, there is a request for ‘Staff Stipend pay’ to keep a member of the Phillips Municipal Volunteer Fire Department at the station on specific days that there is not sufficient coverage. Overall wage increases, insurance costs, cost of doing business, fuel increases, debt service and cost of materials/repairs are other contributors to this increase.
The Town will be asked to consider adopting a Commercial Solar Energy Systems Ordinance. The Planning Board and town officials have worked on getting this ordinance in place after the town had approved a moratorium last year in order to investigate a guideline that would protect the town’s best interest. The proposed ordinance is on the town website (phillipsmaine.com) and copies are available at the town office and will be made available at the town meeting.
Also on the warrant is an article to pass Service Agreements with the Town of Avon. Currently in place, the towns have mutually agreed on Solid Waste and Fire Coverage. The agreements needed to be brought up to date. At a time recently, there was a request for assistance on grading roads in Avon. As there was no formal agreement in place, this wasn’t possible. Along with the SW and FC agreements, service agreements offer services of grading, right-of-way road side clearing and reciprocal plowing are being asked to be approved. The Town of Avon residents approved entering into these agreements at their March Annual Town Meeting.
Thank you for your participation in the annual Town Meeting!
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+++++++Notice!++++++++ The Transaction Window will be closed Tuesday, June 9th for Voting. Due to this, the Select Board meeting was scheduled, well in advance, for Wednesday, June 10 at 6 PM at the Town Office.
Administrative Clerk/Deputy Tax Collector
The Town of Phillips seeks to fill a part time position for an Administrative Clerk/Deputy Tax Collector.
Experience in town office work preferred. TRIO Web software experience a plus. This position is responsible for window transactions that involve motor vehicle registration, IF&W licensing, boat, ATV, and snowmobile registration, tax collection and other associated duties. Offer open till filled.
Interested applicants may fill out an application online at phillipsmaine.com or come in to the office to pick one up.
job description
This position is available immediately.
The Town of Phillips is an equal opportunity employer.
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Phillips roads posters have come down except for REEDS MILL Extension.
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Please notice and use caution driving while our
Public Works Crew are working in town doing Right of Way clearing, road grading and Street Sweeping.
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We ask for your patience while we implement and become familiar with the TRIO WEB operating software. It is a newer, web-based version of the same software we have used for many years for registrations and tax payments. We are scheduled to ‘go live’ next Wednesday, February 4th, 2026.
The town office is replacing its phone system. The transition should occur in the next few weeks.
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NOTICE
The Phillips Select Board have approved new operating hours for the Phillips town office transaction window. Hours for accomplishing Motor Vehicle transactions and Inland Fish & Wildlife transactions will be effective immediately.
Monday 11 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday through Friday 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Interested in having an event that requires use of town property? Please see the application to request the use.
DO YOU HAVE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY BEING HELD BY THE STATE OF MAINE?CHECK THIS LINK
THE TOWN OF PHILLIPS is working with THE NATURE CONSERVANCY to do a study on the flood events in our town. If you are interested in participating in sharing your experiences or have input, please notify the town office at 639-3561 to leave your name and contact information.
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PLEASE READ BELOW FOR OPEN POSITIONS
We are looking to fill the CEMETERY SEXTON position. Please contact the office for details.
2025 HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSING SCHEDULE
2026 HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSING SCHEDULE
Credit/Debit cards are accepted at the town office or over the phone. Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. NOTE THIS DISCLAIMER.
The 2026 Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for June 20 @ 9 AM @ the PACC.
Town Departments
138 B Park Street
(207) 639- 3473
Emergency call 911
Fire
Chief Sean Allen
306 Park Street
(207) 639- 4981
Jason Haines
Transfer Station Attendant I
and
Larry Pinkham Transfer Station Attendant II
Town Government
Chair; Janet White, Vice Chair Peter Campbell; Justin Vachon
Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 6 PM at the town office.
Current members meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 PM at the town office. Occasional workshops occur later in the month.
Phillips representative meet at various locations and times. Check the MSAD 58 website for times.
Check out the page for more details of these boards and meeting times.
Phillips Area Microloan Program
Looking to start a new business or expand the one you have, and are in need of funds? If your business, or one that you want to start, is, or will be, located in the towns of Phillips, Avon or Madrid, you may be eligible for an affordable low-interest loan through the Phillips Area Micro-Loan Program. You do not need to reside in one of these towns, your business just needs to be located there.
Loans may be requested for as little as $2,500 or as much as $50,000. Loans may be used to acquire real estate, business equipment, building construction or renovation, etc. Loans can be used by home based businesses, cottage industries or home occupations as well as storefront operations.
For more information call the Phillips Town Office at 639-3561.
Visit this page for other helpful information and links that benefit our community
PHILLIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY website link
How do I...
From registering your vehicle to obtaining a marriage license. Check this page out for quick links or FAQ for these vital services.
General Assistance For emergency after hours General Assistance contact is 778-2680