Frequently Asked Questions

When reservations can be made: Reservations will be accepted on or after April 1st. From April 1st through early May reservations will be online only. There will be a link posted on the website April 1st which will bring you to the reservation page. The camping season runs from the Thursday before Memorial Day until early October. The minimum length of stay is 2 nights for a Saturday stay and 1 night for stays Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. (For example, if a Saturday is reserved either the Friday before and/or Sunday after must be reserved). The maximum stay at SITES 1-23 is fourteen (14) nights during July and August. Reservations must be received 2 business days prior to the first night's stay. 

Reservations can be canceled by calling the Gatehouse at 207-865-4198 at least 2 days prior to the first night's stay. When requesting a cancellation, a $15 processing fee will be withheld from each reservation refund. There are no refunds for one-night reservations. If the Park is not notified prior to the scheduled stay, a refund will not be issued.

In 1953, Adelaide Winslow Harb gave this scenic oceanfront gift to the Town in memory of her mother, Delia B. Powers Winslow. She entrusted some 90 acres “…with the buildings and improvements thereon…known as Stockbridge Point…” with the proviso that the land and its buildings “… shall be used as a public park and for public recreational purposes…” The Park is located at the end of Staples Point Road on a peninsula between Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River.

While the Park is "officially closed" from mid-October through Mid-May, Winslow Park's playground and hiking and jogging trails are available and, once the snow comes, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also available.

Other facilities include a tidal beach and boat launch, picnic tables and grills, a fishing pier, a playground, and a volleyball court.

Call Charles Tetreau at (207) 865-4800. If you are not familiar with the geographic information or the local names of places in town, there are maps posted on the in the lobby of the Police Department and the Town Hall for the closures

Visit the NOAA Tides website

When there is an opening, the town posts it on our Employment page.

For Re-Registrations:

Current or expired registration (yellow form) 

• Current proof of insurance (with good expiration date on card) 
• Current odometer reading

For New Registrations: If purchased from a Maine Dealer:

• Window sticker - required for ALL new car purchases 
• Title Application 
• Current proof of insurance (with good expiration date on card)

If purchased from a private sale:

• Bill of Sale 
• Current proof of insurance 
• Title Application and Sales Tax Form will be given to you by the clerk. 
• Note: If a vehicle is sold or traded, the plates and registration should be retained. It may be advantageous to transfer the plates and excise credit when registering a new vehicle. The clerk will help you calculate the better option. There are no cash refunds on unused excise tax for retired vehicles.

If previously registered out-of-state:

• Out of state title 
• Out of state registration 
• Current proof of insurance from state of Maine 
• Proof of Residency (e.g. power bill, phone bill, etc.)

Bills are payable in two parts. Current due dates are November 17, 2025 and May 18, 2026.

Your valuation may be found on your tax bill, or you can visit the Assessor's section of the website to look your property up online.

Monday 10am-5pm
Tuesday 10am-7pm
Wednesday 10am-7pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-2pm*

*Closed on Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and holiday weekends

Please view 2025 sewer user rates at this link (PDF)

The Sewer District is a quasi-municipal corporation. Its services only cover part of the town. 

View PDF map at this link for Freeport sewer system mapping

For information regarding your property Contact the District at 207-865-3540.

Refer to the Town Council’s webpage to see current Town Councilors.

Email Town Council at this link

Yes, there is a public comment period allowed at public meetings. You may also send an email to the Council.

Your current exemptions are on your tax bill. Check the Assessing Department webpage for the exemptions that are available to see if you qualify.

The Ordinances are available on this webpage and at Town Hall.

Yes, the Town does have a development Impact fee. This fee is charged for all new construction over 1,000 square feet and for the construction of any new road. Please see the Fees and Fines Schedule (PDF) to review the current fees.

Please visit the state's website for assistance.

Send an email to FCTV3 regarding the creation of a television program. Guidelines for using town equipment are outlined in the FCTV Policy Manual.  There are many programs produced by independent producers and access facilities in Maine and other states.  You are welcome to request airing of individual shows or a series.

Our program schedule is available on our TV3 website at FCTV3 and on our message board, where a set of slides cycle through with the programming schedule.

Previously recorded meetings are available online.

FCTV is on channel 3 for Comcast cable subscribers within the Town of Freeport only. It does not come over the air nor will satellite subscribers be able to receive it.  According to Maine State law, cable operators are required to assist access facilities with posting program schedules on their electronic program guides.  Freeport will be working with Comcast to link our program schedule to their guide in the near future. (last update: August 10, 2021)

You may watch FCTV3 on our LIVE stream on your computer and mobile device at FCTV3, and on a Smart TV with Apple+, Roku or Fire TV capabilities.  Instructions for Apple+ and Roku are posted on the TV page.

Freeport Community Television, Channel 3 on Comcast Cable

For a fee, the Fire Department can burn down a building that a resident wishes to have demolished. Fees depend on the size of the structure. Please contact the Chief for a site estimate for burning. Due to the number of requests, and the limited amount of personnel, the Fire Department does not burn fields.

The Fire Department does not fill pools or ice rinks due to the liability. However you may call a local water company or pool company for service.

Burning Permits must be obtained in order to have an open burn in your yard of leaves, brush, or scrap wood. You may not burn trash, or other illegal material. Burn Permits may be obtained for free on the day of the burn at the Public Safety Building 7 days a week from 8 am to 4 pm or online for a fee of $7

Each applicant is responsible for providing the general assistance administrator with information necessary to determine eligibility. This includes information verifying members of the household. documentation of all sources of income received by the household (salary, child support, workers compensation benefits, unemployment, SSI, SSDI, social security, as well as any money received from family members, tax returns, etc.). View a full list of required information (PDF).

Additionally, applicants need to provide documentation of their expenses for basic necessities (these include housing, heat, electricity, water, sewer, food, phone when medically necessary, prescriptions, etc.) and work related expenses (child care expenses, transportation to work).

The administrator will make a determination of eligibility based on the overall maximums allowed by the State and the municipality. Clients will receive a decision sheet showing whether or not they are eligible for assistance and what they will need to do to be eligible for future assistance. If there is a household member who is available to work, the administrator will schedule a workfare assignment which may need to be completed prior to the issuance of any assistance.

General assistance is a program that encourages clients to do all they can to prevent needing future assistance. An applicant may be found ineligible to receive general assistance if they: misspend their money on items that are not considered basic necessities (this will count as money that is still available to the household and will affect the amount of eligibility); if a client forfeits a benefit, this benefit will not be replaced; if a client quits a job without just cause, they are disqualified from receiving assistance for a 120 day period; for failing to perform or complete a workfare assignment; for willfully making a false representation about their eligibility; for not providing or permitting the administrator to gather the necessary verification and documentation as required; as well as others.

Neither the Town of Freeport nor Freeport Community Services owns any housing of its own but usually recommends that those interested in affordable housing contact the Freeport Housing Trust (865-1652), Coastal Management (797-3688) as well as checking the local papers for available housing in Freeport.

• Mainehousingsearch.org is another resource for those seeking affordable housing. This is a free, state online resource for renters and property managers in Maine. The dynamic search options allow you to find affordable, accessible and market-rate housing that will fit your needs.
• The Cumberland County Homelessness Prevention Program (CCHP) assists families and individuals who live in Cumberland County in finding, securing and/or maintaining housing.

If you disagree with the decision, applicants should discuss the matter with the administrator.  Applicants can also contact the Department of Health and Human Services to discuss the decision at 800-442-6003.

All applicants have the right to request a Fair Hearing which would provide the applicant with a Board composed of individuals not involved in the decision to decide whether you are eligible for assistance. If you would like a Fair Hearing, you must request a hearing in writing within 5 working days of when you receive your decision.

Each applicant and any member of the household who is capable of working may be required to perform work for the municipality, or work for a non-profit organization, as a condition of receiving assistance. As part of the work program, the General Assistance Administrator can require recipients to participate in training, education, or rehabilitative programs that will assist the recipient in securing employment. 

There are three Boards: Staff Review Board, Project Review Board, and Planning Board. The applicant should contact the Town Planner for review of the proposal, then the Town Planner will determine which Board needs to review the project. The Project Review Board reviews applications for subdivision review, site plan review and Design Review Certificates. The Planning Board reviews requests for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map (PDF), or Comprehensive Plan, and works on long-range planning. The Staff Review Board reviews more minor applications and changes to plans. Each Board typically meets once per month at the Town Hall. Public notices are sent as required by the Freeport Zoning Ordinance and Freeport Subdivision Ordinance. Agendas are also posted at Town Hall, the Freeport Community Library, and on the Town's website.

Begin by contacting the Town Planner's Office.

A parking ticket appeal form can be obtained by downloading the form from our website or by calling 207-865-4800 and asking for one to be mailed or emailed to you. Once your completed form is received, a police supervisor will review your appeal. You will be notified of the appeal decision by phone, mail, or email.

Options for paying a parking ticket:

• Public Safety Building (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm) - cash only
• Town Office (Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 6 pm) - cash or credit card (fees apply)
• Online at this link

Immediately leave the area and go to a safe place.  The perpetrator may still be in your house.  It is important to protect yourself as well as any evidence of the crime, so do not enter the house.

Call 9-1-1 from your cell phone or go to a neighbor's house to report the crime.

Dial 911 if there is an emergency. For all other calls, use the business line, 865-4800.

Dial 911 for an emergency. For non-emergency calls, use the business number, 865-4800.

Business Checks

The Police Department maintains an emergency contact list for all businesses in the community. Business owners/managers are encouraged to help us maintain an accurate contact list by contacting the dispatcher and advising them of contact changes.  

Public Speaking 

Members of the Freeport Police Department are available for public speaking functions. If you are interested in having an officer of the department speak to your group, please contact the Chief of Police.  

Fingerprinting 

Residents who need their fingerprints taken for employment purposes are welcome to come to the police station. Residents pay no fee for this service; non-residents pay a fee of $10.

Yes for Road Reconstruction Projects: Notices are sent out to all abutting property owners on these road projects. In addition, on road reconstruction projects all of the abutters will be invited to a meeting to discuss the project and any concerns the residents may have.

You need to complete the Private Street Sign Application (DOC file) and drop off the application at the Public Works Department during business hours. There is a fee for the sign and installation and this fee must be paid prior to ordering and installation.

Residents have two options for trash disposal.   

1. They can bring their trash to the Transfer Station (100 Hedgehog Mountain Road) during regular business hours, Wed-Sat 7AM - 4PM.

Residents who bring their trash to the Transfer Station must: 

1. Purchase an annual sticker and display it whenever they are at the Transfer Station. Stickers are available for purchase at Town Hall and at the Transfer Facility. Stickers cost $6 for Freeport residents and $50 for Pownal, Durham and North Yarmouth residents. Stickers must be renewed every January.  Please bring ID with you at the time of purchase.

2. Pay $1 per bag (30-gallon bag not weighing more than 30 lbs) or they can purchase a punch card.  The punch card saves you 10 cents per bag.  Cards are sold in two sizes: $9 for a 10-punch card and $18 for a 20-punch card.  If residents use 15-gallon size bags, they are 2 bags per punch on the card.  Since we are unable to give a half punch, bringing an odd number of bags will result in an extra punch, i.e., 3 small bags equal 2 punches.  

2. They can hire a licensed private hauler to pick up their trash at their residence 

Licensed private haulers are:

Cody Jones Rubbish Removal 207-449-5920

Pinetree/Casella – Customer Service 1-800-883-9777

Residents can bring recycling to the Transfer Station at 100 Hedgehog Mountain Road and place it in the single sort compactor. Recyclables do not need to be separated. All recycling goes to ecomaine. For a list of their acceptable zero-sort recyclables, consult ecomaine's Recyclopedia.

The Transfer Station also accepts bulky waste, brush, demo wood, asphalt shingles etc.  See complete list and pricing here (PDF).  

YES: 

• Zero Sort recyclables
• Leaves and grass clippings
• Brush (sticks and branches)
• Clothing and Fabrics
• Batteries:
  • Single-use alkaline batteries can be placed in your regular household trash
  • We accept the following types of batteries for recycling:
    • Lithium ion
    • Ni-Cad
    • Lead acid

NO: 

• Stumps
• Invasive Plant clippings
• Household Hazardous Waste
  • The Transfer Station is not licensed to accept what the State of Maine deems as household hazardous waste.  View linked PDF document for places nearby that are licensed for that purpose.

Businesses are required to manage their own waste.  Private haulers can be contracted to remove waste by one of the two licensed commercial haulers which must take waste to ecomaine for disposal.  

Licensed commercial haulers are:

Waste Management (CJ McElroy) 207-317-8026

Pinetree/Casella (Chris Kanca) 207-572-0788

The Transfer Station accepts bulky waste, brush, demo wood, asphalt shingles etc.  See complete list and pricing here (PDF). 

The Transfer Station is not licensed to accept what the State of Maine deems as household hazardous waste.  View linked PDF document for places nearby that are licensed for that purpose.

The Town of Freeport offers a few ways to dispose of food waste. Residents can bring food waste to the Transfer Station and dispose of it in the green totes. There are additional green food waste containers located behind the Public Safety building on West Street. The Town also sells Earth Machine backyard composters and rain barrels to residents. Check with staff about availability and pricing.  

Yard waste (leaves and grass clippings) can be brought to the Transfer Station at no charge. Please separate out any sticks as they must be placed in the brush pile. 

We are not currently able to accept any invasive plant material. Invasive plant matter can be taken to Riverside Recycling in Portland. For more information on invasive plants in Freeport, please visit our invasive plants page.  

Yes, users of the facility must purchase an annual sticker and display it whenever they are at the Transfer Facility.  

Stickers are available for purchase starting in mid-December at Town Hall and at the Transfer Facility.

Stickers cost $6 for Freeport residents and $50 for Pownal, Durham and North Yarmouth residents.  

Stickers must be renewed every year.  

Please bring ID with you at the time of purchase.

No, stumps are not accepted.  They can be taken to Riverside Recycling in Portland.

Yes, after purchasing the $50 annual sticker, Pownal, Durham, and North Yarmouth residents can bring waste to the Transfer Station.  Stickers are available for purchase at Town Hall and at the Transfer Facility. Everything is the same for non-residents as it is for residents as far as what is acceptable and what the fee is except for weekly kitchen trash.  This is not accepted by anyone other than Freeport residents.  If you have any questions, please consult an attendant. 

The Town Clerk's office maintains and preserves vital records and issues certified copies. State law requires anyone seeking copies of these records to submit an appropriate application form, proof of relationship, and proof of identification. Requests for certified copies can be made online, in person, or by mail.

Residents may register to vote at the Town Clerk's Office in the Town Hall. On election day, you may register at the polls. Additionally, residents may register at the Motor Vehicle Department. Bring a photo ID with you. If your photo ID does not list Freeport as your current address, also bring one of the following: utility bill, current bank statement, government check, payroll stub, current year income tax return, current year hunting/fishing license, vehicle registration, lease or rent receipt.

2025 District Map (PDF)

The Town of Freeport is an agent for Maine Inland Fish & Wildlife and issues most hunting and fishing licenses available from the Inland Fish and Wildlife Department to Maine Residents and Out-of-State residents.   To buy a license online and for complete information on all aspects of hunting and fishing in Maine, as well as links to all rules, schedules, lotteries, and related news Click here.

A firearms hunter safety course card must be presented when obtaining an adult firearm license for the first time (age 16 or older). If the hunter has not held an adult license since January 1, 1976, a firearm hunter safety course is required. An archery safety course card is required when obtaining an adult archery license for the first time. If the hunter has not held an adult license since January 1, 1980, an archery safety course is required. At the age of 70, a lifetime license may be purchased for a one-time fee of $8

Visit travel.state.gov for all passport information. 

Commercial Shellfish Licenses are available only to those who have previously held a commercial license and have successfully completed the required conservation work. New license lotteries are held when new licenses become available. The cost is $230 for residents, $430 for non-residents, $55 for student residents, and $80 for student non-residents. Recreational Shellfish licenses are also available. They are effective July 1 through June 30. The license allows the harvest of one peck of clams per day for personal use only. Recreational digging is allowed in Wolfe Neck State Park without a license. The cost is $16 for residents and $27 for non-residents. Non-resident licenses are limited to 20 and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning the first business day in June.

To obtain closure information, contact the Department of Marine Resources site or call 207-633-9535. The local Marine Resource Officer may be reached at our Public Safety line: 865-4800.

Dogs six months and older are required to be licensed. It’s the law. Online dog registration is available from October 15th to January 31st of each year. You may do this through the State Website. New dog licenses can also be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Please bring proof of the rabies vaccination and spay/neutering. The cost at town hall is $6 and $11, respectively. All dog licenses expire December 31st of each year. You may renew your dog license anytime between October 15th and January 31st. You must renew your dog license no later than January 31st of each year, or a late fee will be charged. The Town Clerk is not authorized to waive the late fee, as it is a State imposed fee. 

Residents with an active adult library card for the Freeport Community Library can reserve equipment using their account Minerva account. Once a reservation is made and the equipment is confirmed to be available, the user will get an email from the Freeport Community Library confirming the reservation. Once the user receives the confirmation email, they can make an appointment at this link to pick-up the equipment. Borrow periods will start with a Friday pick-up and all returns must be Wednesdays during regular facility hours (7AM -4PM). All pick-up times will be by appointment only and will be at the Recycling Facility at 100 Hedgehog Mountain Road. Due to staffing, we are unable to honor requests for alternative days at this time. 

Recycling Facility Staff will assist residents with signing out and learning how to use equipment. The cardholder that reserved the equipment MUST be the person to pick up the equipment and they will be required to show a photo ID.  Equipment cannot be picked up without this verification. Each borrower will be required to sign a User Agreement at pick-up and before the equipment can be borrowed.  Each tool comes with information on how to use it, including a link to the online manual. For any questions on how to operate equipment, please ask the Recycling Facility Staff when you pick up the equipment.

To return the equipment, bring it back to Freeport Recycling Facility and return it to a staff member on a Wednesday between 7AM - 4PM. Staff will review the equipment and note it as returned and then have 48 hours to look it over to make sure it was returned in working order. Any issues with the equipment should be reported at return. If any issues are identified, the borrower will not be charged for damages unless the equipment is damaged beyond repair due to the borrower's misuse of equipment, at which time the borrower could be charged. The borrower will not be charged if the equipment is inoperable due to a manufacturing-related malfunction. For additional information on charges, please refer to the User Agreement (PDF).

You can get a card by visiting the Freeport Community Library during normal business hours.  For complete details, visit the Freeport Community Library website. 

The use of the Electric Tool Lending Library is only for Freeport residents, 18 years of age or older. Non-resident card holders and youth are not able to borrow tools from this program.  

Equipment cannot be renewed. You will be eligible to check out the same item again once the equipment is returned, inspected, and checked back into the system (Minerva). If the equipment is not on hold for another patron, and is showing as available, you will be able to reserve it for the week.

Yes, all equipment signed out will come with a battery and a charger. 

If the equipment is damaged, please return it to Freeport Recycling Facility during normal business hours. Equipment must be given to a staff member and MUST not be left outside of the building unattended. Do not try to repair the equipment. The borrower will not be charged for damages unless the equipment is damaged beyond repair due to the borrower's misuse of equipment, at which time the borrower could be charged. The borrower will not be charged if the equipment is inoperable due to a manufacturing-related malfunction. 

View a copy of the User Agreement here (PDF)

Equipment must be reserved in advance and then signed out in-person. You can check availability of equipment in the library catalogue. If you do not have the ability to reserve online, you may contact the Freeport Community Library at (207)865-3307 to see what is available and reserve over the phone. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO RESERVE EQUIPMENT AT THE RECYCLING FACILITY. 

For additional questions, please reach out to Caroline Pelletier, Assistant Town Manager at (207)865-4743 ext 107 or cpelletier@freeportmaine.com