How do I get permission for a street opening?

You can either contact this department or contact the Code Enforcement Officer at the Town Hall to fill out a Street Excavation Permit application form. Please refer to the Street Excavation Ordinance when considering an application. There is a fee attached to this permit.

Please remember that no person shall be granted a permit to excavate or open any street or sidewalk from November 15 of each year to March 31 of the following year, unless an emergency or special condition exists and permission is obtained in writing from the Director.

Any person wishing to obtain a Highway Opening permit between these aforementioned dates shall first explain fully in writing the emergency or special condition to the Director before issuance is granted. Refer to the Town of Freeport Street Regulation Ordinance, Chapter 15, Article 3C, Item 5, on the Town website. Feel free to contact the Public Works Department Superintendent, Earl Gibson, at (207) 865-4461 if you have any questions.