Welcome to the official website for the Town of Hampden, Maine. 

We have recently changed the look of our website and we are working hard to make it easier to navigate and more user friendly.  The site will continually grow and expand to provide information about the current happenings and events within our community.

LATEST NEWS

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS OF NOVEMBER 4, 2008 ELECTION

ATTENTION SEWER USERS!!
The Town has been experiencing problems at our sewer pump station located at the corner of Mayo Road and Western Avenue.  The problem is caused by items being flushed and plugging the system on a daily basis.  Click here to learn how YOU CAN HELP!!!

VACANCY - Hampden Water District Board of Trustees. Interested in serving on the Hampden Water District Board of Trustees? Click here for more information.

HOT OFF THE PRESS - View the October 2008 issue of Hampden Highlights Newsletter.

CHANGES IN TRANSFER STATION OPERATION became effective April 30, 2008.  Click here to view the schedule and fees for disposal of items other than household trash, recyclables & swap shop items.

The Community Services Committee is seeking residents interested in being members of the newly formed Friends of Dorothea Dix Park group.  Interested individuals should contact Recreation Director Kurt Mathies at 862-6451 for more information.

The Town Council held a public hearing and adopted the final 2009 Budget on  Monday, June 16th.  The new budget should result in a mil rate increase of approximately $.28 over the 2008 mil rate. 

Copies of the 2007 ANNUAL REPORT are available at the Town Office or can be viewed online by clicking here.

Watch Hampden Happenings!, a weekly show airing daily on Cable Channel 7 featuring stories on people, places and events in and around Hampden.

TREE BOARD APPLICANTS NEEDED - The Town Council recently adopted a Tree Ordinance which established a Tree Board.  The Town Council has appointed 4 members to date and is seeking applicants to fill the last position to on this five-member board.

HAMPDEN HIGHLIGHTS NEWS MAGAZINE SHOW - Weekly show airing daily on Cable Channel 7 and focusing on those who live, work and volunteer their time to make Hampden "The Community of Choice in Central Maine"

911 House Numbering Project - Can emergency medical services or law enforcement quickly find your home in an emergency situation?