Wales Services and Information

Town of Wales Services & Information

Below is a list of the general services available to town of Wales residents.  Other sub-pages may contain Forms & Publications, instructions, etc.  For a quick list of office hours for different services, please see the Facilities, Town Office Page accessible from the menu bar to the left.

Tax Collector, Town Clerk, DMV & IFW Agent:                                   Patty Auge

• Tuesday: 5 - 8 pm;
• Wednesday: 5-8 pm;     
• Thursday: 5-8 pm;
• Last Sat. of the month 9 - Noon.   
• Closed on Holidays
• All calls should be directed to the Town Office at 375-8881
• Tune in to local news or radio for storm closings

Code Enforcement Officer:  Ken Pratt 576-1413 - messages can be left at 375-8881 -- Building Permits, Initial Subdivision Plans, Plumbing Permits, etc.

• Every other Tuesday 9 a.m. to noon -- dates posted at town office.  (Please call ahead for an appointment as the CEO is sometimes on site inspections during this time period).
• All building construction requires approval from the Code Enforcement Officer before you start.

Animal Control Officer:  Wendell Strout can be reached through the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office at 784-7361 or 1-800-492-9737.

General Assistance:  Contact Randall Greenwood  leave a message at the Town Office at 375-8881.

Burning Permits:  Contact Chief, Carl Hinkley at 375-4056 or Assistant Chief, Anthony Siderio At 375-8122.

Food Pantry:  Available to low income families and for emergencies.  Contact Ruby Austin at 933-2399, Marilyn Greenwood at 375-6604, or Betty Leighton at 375-6618.

Town Treasurer:   Sharon Siegel  (Leave her a message at the town office and she will get back to you as soon as possible.)

Monmouth Transfer Station (933-2650):  Wales has trash service through the Monmouth Transfer Station.  The transfer station hours are:

• Summer hours:  April 1 - Oct. 31; Tues., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 8 am - 4 pm.
• Winter hours:  Nov 1 - March 31; Tues. & Thurs.,  10 am - 4 pm; Sat. & Sun., 8 am - 4 pm.
• Permits for the transfer station are issued annually and they are issued based on vehicle registrations.  They expire at the time a registration expires and are distributed during the registration process.  Should you need one, you can come in with your registration and the Tax Collector will issue you one. 

Tune in to local news or radio for storm closings for any town services or functions.