Town of Raymond, Maine

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GWI is looking into bringing universal gigabit fiber based broadband to the Lakes Region, including Raymond.  They are conducting a survey to determine the interest in the Lakes Region to have highspeed broadband internet.  Please fill out their survey by clicking HERE.

For a more detail schedule click HERE

Budget Documents:  PDF   Spreadsheets

As of November 13, 2018 the Special Veteran plate and the Disability Special Veteran has a new design. Registrants who currently have either plates MUST change to the new design when renewing their registrations. During this transition, registrants with Veterans plates will not be able to renew registrations with Rapid Renewal. For more information or questions call Rita Theriault 207-655-4742 x123  

The channel numbers have changed to:

 - 1301 for Town of Raymond

 - 1302 for RSU #14

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has changed to digital law books rather than printed versions. 

"In 2016, we printed over 700,000 law books.  That's a lot of paper and a lot of resources diverted from Maine's fish and wildlife."

The digital law books are downloadable and searchable.  The link to them is in the menu list on the right side of this page.  They are formated to use either on a smart phone, tablet, or computer. 

There will be a few printed copies for those who do not own a smart phone or computer.

Flyer from IF&W

Law Books

Full Time Paramedic / Firefighter

Raymond Fire & Rescue

Raymond Fire & Rescue Department is seeking a Full Time Paramedic/ Firefighter. 
 

Minimum qualifications include: Maine licensed paramedic preferred Firefighter Cert. The successful candidate must have a clean Maine driver’s license, pass a criminal records and background check as well as a department physical conditioning and agility test. 
 

The job consists of a 24 hour rotational shift. 
 

Application and resume with cover letter will be accepted until the position is filled at 401 Webbs Mills Road Raymond, Maine, 04071.

Applications are available HERE, or by picking one up at 1443 Roosevelt Trail Raymond Maine 04071.

The Town of Raymond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, please contact, Chief Bruce D Tupper via email bruce.tupper@raymondmaine.org

PUBLIC NOTICE

Town of Raymond

Road Posting

This is to notify you that Raymond will be closing its roads to vehicles weighing in excess of 23,000 pounds on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 until May 2, 2019.  Routes 85, 121, 302 and the Egypt Road will be exempt from this closure because they are State maintained roads. 

29-A M.R.S.A. § 2395

Click HERE for details.

Nathan White, Public Works Director

The Raymond Fire Department has just undergone our ISO Insurance Services Office rating review. The ISO is “the leading supplier of data analytics for the property/casualty insurance industry” These ratings are used by insurance companies to calculate premiums for residential and commercial structures.

We are proud to announce that we have been re classified to the improved rating of 4/4Y. This is an improvement from our previous rating of 5/8B, including an entire class drop in the hydrant district of our community.

The ratings system is from 1-10 with one being the best, and ten does not meet the minimum rating criteria for recognition. The Department is rated on four major categories including Needed Fire Flow, Communications, Water Supply, and the Fire Department including equipment, staffing, training, distribution of suppression assets, and community risk reduction programs. 

Check with your insurance company and see if any rate changes, which may apply to your fire insurance because of this rating. We are proud to provide improved ratings; the new rating is a reflection of our dedication to provide the best possible services within the scope of our budget.

Also, if your interested, the Raymond Fire & Rescue Department has just launched a promotional video on Facebook encouraging citizens to join their department. Click HERE for a link. 

Any residents that are having trouble this time of year with the effects of the extreme cold, whether it be frozen/burst pipes, reduced or no access to heating fuel are encouraged to use 211 Maine as a resource. 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You can call, text, email or search their website.

They are available to discuss options, programs and services that can help with heating and utility assistance. Along with financial assistance, health care, mental health, domestic violence and addiction treatment. 

NOMINATION PAPERS will be available beginning 8:30 am, Friday, March 1, 2019

For the following positions:

Selectman – 2 positions for 3 year terms

Budget/Finance Committee – 2 or 3 positions for 3 year terms *

RSU #14 Board of Directors – 1 position for 3 year term

* The Town voted to change the membership of the Budget-Finance Committee from a 9 member to a 7 member committee with a provision that if any current member wants to remain on the committee they may.  If all 3 current members up for re-election choose to run there will be 3 open seats, if 1 or more choose not to run there will be 2 open seats.

Positions to be elected on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Jordan Small Middle School gymnasium

Nomination papers are available at the Raymond Town Office during regular office hours.  25, but not over 100, registered Raymond voter signatures are required for being added to the ballot. 

The DEADLINE for submission of nomination papers to the Town Clerk is Tuesday, April 11, 2019, at 4:00 pm.

The deadline for applying for the Town Scholarships is April 30, 2019.

For more information click HERE.  For Application click HERE.