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FALL CLEAN UP
​Tuesday, September 23rd - West side of river
Wednesday, September 24th - East side of river
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HAVE ALL ITEMS ROADSIDE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd
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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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Whitegoods such as stove/oven, washer, dryer, small appliances; Metals or items that are all metal; Chairs, couches, furniture as long as no metal (no sleeper sofas, recliners); Bundled, bagged or boxed:
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Brush/leave/grass/twigs from yard cleanup
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Lathes without plaster
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Carpets/flooring - cut up in 4' square pieces
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NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
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No windows/glass; No large amounts of brush; No refrigerators/freezers; No air conditioners; No mattresses; No batteries; No paint (unless completely dried up); No tires; No electronics (TVs, computers, printers, copiers, VCR/DVD players, game consoles); No shingles; No human or animal feces; No flammables, waste oil, fuels, lubricants, gas cans or propane tanks (including small camping size); No stove or fire ash.
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Items may be picked up on Thursday as well, depending on how many loads are required. Regular trash pick-up schedule will remain the same.
2025 TAX INFORMATION
Tax Commitment for 2025 taxes was completed on August 12th with a mil rate set at 18.5 (2024 was 18.3).
Additionally, the following adjustments were made this year:
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Throughout town, dwelling cost schedules were adjusted by approximately 10%
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Throughout town outbuilding cost schedules were increased
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The building cost schedules for waterfront properties received an additional increase
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Land was adjusted throughout town at differing amounts based on location.
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Some tax bills were mailed on August 14th with the remainder mailed on August 15th. Taxes are due September 15th and interest will begin to accrue on any unpaid balance September 16th.
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The commitment books and tax bills for Real Estate and Personal Property are also available here.
TRASH PICK-UP REMINDERS
Be sure to have your trash out roadside by 7am. Trash will not be picked up if you have it away from the road (i.e. near your home or up your driveway).
All trash must be in trash bags or bins or it will be left behind. Carpet must be cut into 3'x3' pieces or smaller. Anything larger will not be picked up.
BOARD OF SELECTPERSONS MEETINGS
​NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING​
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Tuesday, September 16th at 6pm
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At the American Legion
67 Railroad Avenue
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Public Hearing & Board Agenda 9.16.2025
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UPCOMING TOWN OFFICE CLOSINGS
​Thursday, September 18th - Opening at NOON
Staff Training
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Monday, October 13th - CLOSED
Indigenous Peoples' Day
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Tuesday, November 11th - CLOSED
Veterans' Day
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Thursday & Friday, November 27th & 28th - CLOSED
Thanksgiving Holiday
Welcome to Brownville
Celebrating 200 years of community!
1824 - 2024​
The Town of Brownville, incorporated in 1824, is a small community known for its railroad yard, slate quarries and sawmills. The Town Charter is the foundation of Town Meetings with a Selectperson and Town Manager governing body.
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At the Brownville Town Office you can:
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Register a motor vehicle, ATV or boat
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Obtain a license for your dog or to hunt or fish
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Request vital records (birth, marriage & death)
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Request assessing and tax records
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Get an application for employment, tax program and general assistance
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Use our Notary Public, copying or faxing services (fees apply)
Several departments offer multiple services to taxpayers. Brownville has a robust Public Safety division offering Fire/EMS, Animal Control, Code Enforcement and Emergency Management. The Public Works crew maintains roadways year 'round and provides curbside trash pick-up. The Cemetery crew is responsible for the upkeep of the Village and Pine Tree Cemeteries. A part-time Recreation Director offers a full summer program and seasonal events throughout the year. The residential areas of town have public water and/or sewer access as well.
For more information, contact us at: (207) 965-2561 Hours: Monday - Thurs. 8AM to 4PM, Fri 8AM to 3PM