From the Town Office

At the Embden Community Center

Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 6:15 P.M.

Citizens of the Town of Embden,

    This serves as the legal notice posting for a Special Town Meeting. Ballot questions are as follows:

Article 1.  To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $22,000 to fund a single position appointed by the Select Board to serve as Administrative Assistant, Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Registrar of Voters, and Deputy Tax Collector for the remainder of the town’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The municipal officers shall determine the salary, hours, and working conditions of this newly created position. 

        Selectmen recommend from surplus if approved.

This position is intended to become a permanent 3-year appointed position for future fiscal years upon favorable vote at Embden’s Annual Town Meeting in March of 2027.

Article 2  To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen, on

behalf of the Town, to join with other participating municipal and quasi-municipal

employers in a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement for the provision of

employee health benefits, as authorized by 24-A M.R.S.A. § 6601 et seq., said Arrangement to be known as the “Maine Municipal Employees Health Trust” (Health Trust); and for that purpose and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements among participating employers, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a Participation Agreement on behalf of the Town and take whatever other actions may be necessary. The authority granted herein shall continue until revoked.

               Selectmen recommend.

Article 3  To see if the Town will vote to abolish the current elected status of the office of the Town Clerk/Treasurer and create in its place an appointed Town Clerk/Treasurer position to be appointed by the municipal officers effective at the March 2027 annual town meeting. The term of the appointment shall be for 3 years. The Town Clerk/Treasurer shall perform all duties and responsibilities provided for under general law. The municipal officers shall determine the salary, hours, and working conditions of the Town Clerk/Treasurer. 

Selectmen recommend.

Thank you in advance for your attendance.

Sincerely,

Charles E. Taylor

Select Board Chairman

Town of Embden

Date of legal posting: October 6, 2026 (meets/exceeds the minimum of 7 days prior to a Special Town Meeting).

Date of special Town Meeting vote: October 15, 2026 @ 6:15pm (meets/exceeds the minimum of 7 days after Legal Posting).

The Town Office will be closed on Wednesday the 7^th and Thursday the 8^th for training.

The Code Officer will still be on site both days.

The Town Office will be closed Monday September 7^th in observation of Labor Day.

TOWN OF EMBDEN                                                          

 Board of Appeals

HEARING CANCELATION NOTICE

August 26,2026

The inhabitants of the town of Embden are advised the public hearing by the Board of Appeals to be held Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the town office has been cancelled due to a lack of authority and jurisdiction with regards to the Embden Solar Array Ordinance.

John Duff

Embden Board of Appeals

                                                                         Board of Appeals Hearing Notice

August 16,2026

The inhabitants of the town of Embden are advised of a public hearing by the Board of Appeals to be held Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Town Office.  The hearing is being held to hear an appeal of the decision of the Planning Board regarding a solar array.

John Duff

Embden Board of Appeals

C: Town Clerk

Apologies for the inconvenience.

The Town Office will be closed Monday 8/10

Tuesday 10am – 4pm

Wednesday 10am – 4pm

Thursday 1pm – 6pm

Friday 10am –  2pm

(Training to take on the role of Clerk/Treasurer/Registrar)

The Town of Embden is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual to serve as Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer, and Deputy Registrar of Voters. This full-time position involves significant public interaction, financial transactions, record keeping, and administrative support under the supervision of the Town Clerk/Treasurer/Registrar in accordance with municipal, state, and federal laws.

This is an excellent opportunity to become an important member of a close-knit municipal team dedicated to providing exceptional service to the residents of Embden and helping support the day-to-day operations of local government. This position is training to take on the role of Clerk/Treasurer/Registrar.

Essential Duties Include:

• Staffing the front counter and assisting residents and visitors in person and by phone.
• Issuing state licenses, including hunting, fishing, dog, and marriage licenses.
• Maintaining dog licensing records.
• Assisting with voter registration, elections, and Registrar of Voters responsibilities.
• Maintaining website information and public records.
• Providing information to residents, real estate professionals, attorneys, and other members of the public.
• Reconciling bank accounts, payroll, creating warrants.
• Performing other related duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computers and standard office software.
• Previous clerical and public-facing experience is required.
• Municipal experience and knowledge of TRIO municipal software are preferred but not required.

An employment application is available on the Town of Embden website. Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and completed application to:

Town of Embden
809 Embden Pond Road
Embden, ME 04958

or by email to embden-select@embden.org.

The Town Office will be closed on Monday July 6^th and 13^th.

Tuesday July 7^th and 14^th open 10am-4pm.

Wednesday July 8^th and 15^th 10am-4pm.

Thursday July 9^th and 16^th 1pm – 6pm.

Friday July 10^th and 17^th 10am – 2pm.

Apologies for the inconvenience. The Clerk is on vacation.

The Town Office will close be Friday July 3^rd in observance of Independence Day.