Town of Fort Fairfield, Maine

09/14/2026

The Fort Fairfield Utilities District Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm.

09/11/2026

Don't forget about the Blockhouse re-dedication tomorrow from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm! There will be demonstrations, historical re-enactments, children's games, and food trucks!

Step into the past with us next Saturday, September 12, for the 50th Anniversary Fort Fairfield Blockhouse Rededication Ceremony! 🇺🇸🇨🇦

Join the Frontier Heritage Historical Society at the Blockhouse Museum on Main Street from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a day of free, family-friendly living history celebrating 50 years since the blockhouse was reconstructed for the nation’s Bicentennial.

Here’s what’s happening throughout the day:

Living History & Tours: Explore the Blockhouse Museum and experience an active militia encampment reenactment.

Traditional Trades: Watch live blacksmithing at the forge, see wool spinners in action (products available to buy!), and bring your antique clocks or watches to get appraised by timepiece repairers.

Local History: Continuous presentations on the "Bloodless Aroostook War," vintage lumbering artifacts, and photos of the 1976 reconstruction.

Food Trucks: Grab a bite from on-site local vendors, Nacho Mama's, Cheryl's Weiner Wagon, and The Funnel Cake Shack

Official Rededication Ceremony at 12:00 PM:

Events will pause at noon for remarks from American and Canadian officials, VFW color guards, and the presentation of an official sentiment from the Maine Legislature.

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM

Where: Fort Fairfield Blockhouse Museum, Main Street

Cost: FREE!

Tag a neighbor, bring the family, and help us celebrate our local heritage!

09/09/2026

📣 Schedule Change - The September Town Council meeting is being re-scheduled to Wednesday, September 23rd, at 6:00 pm.

09/08/2026

🚗 HEADS UP, DRIVERS: MaineDOT Roadwork Coming to Route 1A in Fort Fairfield

Starting on or around September 10, MaineDOT crews will begin installing safety rumble strips along nearly 11 miles of Route 1A in Fort Fairfield.

Here is what you need to know before you hit the road:
🚧What to expect: Mobile milling operations, temporary lane closures, alternating one-way traffic, and flaggers.
🚧Work area: Two segments of Route 1A in Fort Fairfield (totaling roughly 10.8 miles).
🚧The goal: Rumble strips alert drifting drivers through sound and vibration, significantly reducing run-off-road and head-on collisions across Maine.
🚧Safety reminder: Please slow down, avoid unnecessary passing, watch for electronic message boards, and give road crews plenty of room to work. Work is weather-dependent and schedules may shift.

Read the full details, project map information, and contact info on our website:🔗 https://www.fortfairfield.org/mainedot-safety-initiative-brings-rumble-strip-installation-to-fort-fairfield-roadways/

09/05/2026

Help Shape the Future of Fort Fairfield! 🏛️🏡

Fort Fairfield is preparing to update our zoning ordinances to comply with state housing rules, making this a pivotal time for thoughtful, engaged community members to get involved. We currently have openings across two vital boards:
🔹 Planning Board: 2 Associate (Alternate) Seats
🔹 Zoning Board of Appeals: 2 Regular Seats & 2 Associate (Alternate) Seats

What’s the difference between the roles?
🔹Planning Board: Steers local development, reviews site plans, and helps craft policy—including upcoming updates to our housing and zoning rules.
🔹Zoning Board of Appeals: Evaluates requests for variances, special exceptions, and appeals of administrative decisions.
🔹Associate / Alternate Seats: Alternate members participate in discussions and step in to vote when full members are absent or recused due to conflicts. It’s an ideal way to get involved and learn local government from the inside out!

📌 Who Can Apply: Must be a Fort Fairfield resident. No background in law or municipal planning is required—just fairness, open-mindedness, and care for our town’s growth.
📄 How to Apply: Pick up an Application for Appointment to a Town Authority, Board, or Committee at the Town Office, download one athttps://www.fortfairfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Board-and-Committee-Application.pdf, or contact us at 18 Community Center Drive.

Tag a neighbor who cares about the future of Fort Fairfield!

09/04/2026

The Town Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

09/04/2026

COMMUNITY ALERT: Phone Scam Spoofing Town Numbers

We have received reports from residents receiving suspicious calls showing "Fort Fairfield Public Works" on their caller ID. When answered, the caller falsely claims to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and demands payment.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

✴The Town is not calling you for money. No department at the Town of Fort Fairfield will ever call you demanding payment or personal financial details.

✴We are not affiliated with the IRS or any other federal agency. No federal agency operates or routes calls through municipal town lines.

✴Caller IDs can be faked. Scammers use "spoofing" technology to make local municipal numbers appear on your screen to gain trust.

WHAT TO DO:

✴Hang up immediately. Do not engage, press numbers, or confirm personal information.

✴Never send payment via wire transfer, prepaid debit cards, or gift cards over the phone.

✴Please share this with local friends, family, and neighbors—especially older residents who are frequently targeted by phone scams. If you ever doubt the legitimacy of a call from the Town, hang up and dial our offices directly at (207) 472-3800.

09/03/2026

Step into the past with us next Saturday, September 12, for the 50th Anniversary Fort Fairfield Blockhouse Rededication Ceremony! 🇺🇸🇨🇦

Join the Frontier Heritage Historical Society at the Blockhouse Museum on Main Street from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a day of free, family-friendly living history celebrating 50 years since the blockhouse was reconstructed for the nation’s Bicentennial.

Here’s what’s happening throughout the day:

Living History & Tours: Explore the Blockhouse Museum and experience an active militia encampment reenactment.

Traditional Trades: Watch live blacksmithing at the forge, see wool spinners in action (products available to buy!), and bring your antique clocks or watches to get appraised by timepiece repairers.

Local History: Continuous presentations on the "Bloodless Aroostook War," vintage lumbering artifacts, and photos of the 1976 reconstruction.

Food Trucks: Grab a bite from on-site local vendors, Nacho Mama's, Cheryl's Weiner Wagon, and The Funnel Cake Shack

Official Rededication Ceremony at 12:00 PM:

Events will pause at noon for remarks from American and Canadian officials, VFW color guards, and the presentation of an official sentiment from the Maine Legislature.

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM

Where: Fort Fairfield Blockhouse Museum, Main Street

Cost: FREE!

Tag a neighbor, bring the family, and help us celebrate our local heritage!

08/31/2026

MSAD #20 is hosting an informational meeting on Sept. 8th at 6:30 pm to talk about the Regional High School application process. This is an IMPORTANT initiative for our region and we encourage the community to attend!

08/26/2026

Don't forget to put the Community Table lunch on your calendars for next Tuesday at noon! A huge thanks to Paul-Lockhart VFW Post 6187 and CARL for serving this free lunch for our community!