Most Requested Services

TAX MAPS/ASSESSED VALUES.   To view tax map pdf files and asssessed value excel spreadsheet, go to Tax Collector under "Departments."  The 2009 Commitment Book is also available at the Tax Collector page.  Tax bills are due to be mailed the week of Aug 10-15, 2009.

LIBRARY USE.   The Town of Benton has a library card refund program.  Any resident may obtain a libary card from one of our neighboring towns' libraries and get a refund at the Benton Town Office.  A resident just needs to apply at his/her library of choice and then bring the receipt to the Benton Town Office for a refund of up to $35 - one card per family/home.

BENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.   The phone number is 453-4240.  For more information about MSAD 49, visit http://www.msad49.org/District/

BURN PERMITS.  Burn permits are handled by the Fairfield Fire Department - 453-2429.  Burn permits can also be purchased on-line from the State via the link on the Benton homepage.

BENTON GRANGE.    The point of contact is Curt Crawford.  The phone number is 453-4688.

FOOD PANTRY.  The Town of Benton uses the Fairfield Food Pantry in Fairfield at 21 High Street.  The pantry is normally open the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.  The pantry phone number is 453-2018.

HUNTER SAFETY COURSES.  For information about firearms hunter safety courses, please visit the following State webiste:    http://www.maine.gov/ifw/education/safety/firearm.htm

HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES including COMPLIMENTARY and OVER-70/LIFETIME LICENSES.   Hunters (Archery, Firearms & Crossbow) must show proof of previous license or hunter’s safety course.   If a license has been purchased at the Benton Town Office previously we will have a copy on file.   Someone changing from a junior hunting to an adult hunting license must have proof of completion of a hunter’s safety course.   The fall and spring turkey licenses are added onto the regular license and are no longer done by a drawing; you can purchase spring and fall turkey license add-ons at the Town Office.  Maps of Maine Wildlife Management Districts can be viewed at:  http://www.maine.gov/ifw/wildlife/management/wmd/23.htm Hunting and fishing licenses may be purchased on-line at the following State website:   https://www5.informe.org/cgi-bin/online/moses2/index.pl      COMPLIMENTARY HUNTING AND/OR FISHING LICENSES.  Information about complimentary licenses is available at:   http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/complimentary.htm       OVER 70 HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.  Residents may obtain an over-70 lifetime hunting/fishing license for $8.00.  These licenses may be obtained at any time in the calendar year that person turns 70.   A Maine resident who is 70 years of age or older can obtain a license to fish, trap, hunt, and archery. The following permits are included with the hunt and/or archery license: muzzleload, bear, migratory bird, pheasant, spring and fall wild turkey, coyote night hunt, crossbow, one expanded archery antlerless deer permit, or renewal of a license to guide.  The license can be obtained from IF&W's main office in Augusta or from a local license agent and are valid for the lifetime of the license holder. You may get more information and you may also print the resident lifetime license application (which includes the over-70 category) from the State's website at:  http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/lifetime.htm .    Note: Holders of this license no longer have to obtain the additional permits each year as they are now included as part of the license. They must still apply for any lottery permits such as moose and any-deer.  RESIDENT LIFETIME LICENSE.  Information about resident lifetime licenses is avalable at:  http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/lifetime.htm

WATER.     The Kennebec Water District serves those areas of Benton that are on 'city water.'   Bills for water service are issued quarterly by the Kennebec Water District.  Residents pay their water bills to the Kennebec Water District.   For more information on water service, contact the Kennebec Water District at 872-2763.  The KWD office is at 6 Cool Street, Waterville, ME  04901.  For more information, visit:   http://www.kennebecwater.org/

SEWER.    The Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District serves those areas of Benton that are on 'city sewer.'   Bills for sewer service are issued quarterly by the Benton Town Office.  The minimum rate is $30.00 per quarter for up to 1,000 cubic feet per quarter (water used per your Kennebec Water District account).   Anything over 1,000 cubic feet per quarter is billed at $1.80 per 100 cubic feet.   Bills are issued by the Town on a quarterly basis and can be paid at the Town Office (1279 Clinton Ave., Benton).  You may also mail your payment to: Town of Benton, 1279 Clinton Ave., Benton ME 04901.   For more information , contact the Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District at 873-0611.  The KSTD offices are at 401 Water Street, Waterville, ME  04901.  However, all billing and payment questions regarding sewer should be directed to the Town Office at 453-7191.

POST OFFICE.   The Waterville Post Office handles mail for the Town of Benton.   Some residents prefer to have a post office box in Clinton, Fairfield or Albion.  However, home delivery in Benton is through the Waterville Post Office.  The Waterville Post Office is located at 33 College Avenue in Waterville and can be reached via phone at 873-0714.   How to set up a new mailbox at your residence:  The post office requires your new mailbox to be installed such that the mail carrier can drive up and drive away.   The bottom of the mailbox must be 42 to 48 inches above the ground.  For more information, call the Waterville Post Office at 873-0714.