City of Gardiner, Maine

09/10/2026

There is a water main break on Church St. Gardiner Water District is on site actively working on it. We will update once we have more information and a potential time that it will be restored.

09/08/2026

Gardiner 2036: Countdown to Comp Plan Kickoff

The Gardiner Comprehensive Plan Kickoff gets underway on September 15, 2026 — beginning five days of public input sessions, roundtable discussions, and a family-friendly open house. As a Gardiner resident, your input matters — and we’d love to see you there. You can find more information here- https://www.gardinermaine.gov/Government/Projects/CompPlan for details, and mark your calendar to share what you love about Gardiner today — and what you’d like to see in the decade to come.

09/04/2026

The City of Gardiner is seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to fill the full-time 37.5 hour/week position of Deputy Tax Collector.

This position reports directly to the City Clerk/Tax Collector and is responsible for assisting and supporting in Tax Collection duties. The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a fast-paced environment, and have strong administrative, accounting and communication skills. This person must excel in customer service and have a desire to be part of a great team.

They will receive and record payments of property taxes and sewer taxes, and balance cash drawer. They will also assist with lien processes, provide information to citizens and real estate agents on property taxes, and register cars, trucks and other motorized vehicles.

This person will process permit applications related to Code and follow-up on pick-up and payment; as well as provide administrative support to the Ordinance Review Committee and the Historic Preservation Committee; preparing and distributing meeting agendas, and taking minutes.

Starting pay is $25.58 to $28.41 per hour depending on experience, plus excellent benefits, including health insurance and MePERS retirement.

Send completed City of Gardiner employment application, resume and cover letter to: Deputy Tax Collector Search, c/o Denise Brown, Finance/HR Director, 6 Church Street, Gardiner, ME 04345 or via email to [email protected]

City Hall is open late on Wednesdays and offset with 8-noon hours on Friday.

This position will remain open until filled.

The City of Gardiner is an equal opportunity employer.

Job application an other details available at:
gardinermaine.gov/Government/Job-Opportunities/Deputy-Tax-Collector

09/03/2026

Well deserved recognition for Robert Abbey at last night's city council meeting. Please join us in thanking Robert for his years of volunteering in Gardiner. We wish you well in the next chapter of your life, Robert.

Proclamation
Honoring Robert Abbey
September 2, 2026

WHEREAS, Robert Abbey has long enriched the City of Gardiner as a devoted resident and tireless volunteer; and
WHEREAS, for more than 15 years, Robert has generously shared his talents in service to communities throughout central Maine; and
WHEREAS, Robert’s exceptional community service includes supporting neighbors through the local soup kitchen; volunteering at the Maine State Museum, enriching the arts through participation in the community band and Johnson Hall events; helping renovate Johnson Hall; caring for the Palmer Fountain; preserving local history and the community archives; advancing downtown revitalization, park improvements, and the beautification of public spaces; and delighting local children; and
WHEREAS, Robert has strengthened and beautified the Gardiner community through his service as President of Gardiner Main Street; Chair of the Streetscape Committee and Gardiner’s Gardeners; Chair of the Parks and Public Places Committee; a member of the Tree Committee and the Historic Preservation Committee; an honorary member of the city’s Buildings and Grounds Department; Orchestrator-in-Chief of the Palmer Fountain restoration; Conductor of the Polar Express; and Friend of Santa Claus; and
WHEREAS, Robert’s devotion to the Greater Gardiner area extends beyond formal service to the everyday acts of care that strengthen the community—watering plants and trees, clearing weeds from brick sidewalks, painting railings and pools, tending parks, removing litter and cigarette butts, and rolling up his sleeves to help wherever he is needed; and
WHEREAS, through these enduring contributions, Robert’s unwavering dedication has improved Gardiner’s neighborhoods, businesses, public spaces, and civic life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patricia Hart, Mayor of the City of Gardiner, together with the Gardiner City Council, hereby proclaim Wednesday, September 9, 2026, as Robert Abbey Day in the City of Gardiner.
Adopted this 2nd day of September 2026 by the Gardiner City Council.

Please join us in celebrating Robert in a send off o September 9, 2026 from 5:30-7:00pm at Johnson Hall! See attached flyer for details.

09/02/2026

Here's what's happening in Gardiner this month. We hope to see you out and about enjoying all that our beautiful little town has to offer.

09/02/2026

There is still time to take out papers if you are interested in running for either City Council or a seat on the MSAD 11 School Board. The deadline to submit paperwork is the Friday, September 4th at noon. If you have questions, feel free to call the City Clerk's office @ 207-582-4200.

Nomination papers are available in the City Clerk's office.
November 3, 2026
Nomination papers for the upcoming Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 will be available starting 7/6/2026 at City Hall during regular business hours.
Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
City Council:
City Council- At Large- 3 seats, two-year term
Current Seats -Russell Greenleaf
Timothy Cusick
Marc Cone
Mayor- Two-year term
Current seat: Patricia Hart
MSAD #11 Board:
3- Three-year terms
Current seats: Becky Fles
Anthony Veit
Joanne O’Brien
The deadline to return/submit papers: September 4, 2026 at 12:00pm.

08/27/2026

Meet Your Councilor & City Manager - District 1 Community Conversation
District 1 Councilor Debbie Kimball and City Manager Thomas Hill invite you to join them for an informal community conversation and listening session.
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Boys & Girls Club of Kennebec Valley, 14 Pray Street, Gardiner
This is an opportunity for residents to meet in person, share ideas, ask questions, discuss local issues, and help shape the future of our community. While the event is focused on District 1 residents, all Gardiner residents are welcome to attend.
District 1 generally includes the northwest portion of Gardiner, north of the Cobbossee Stream. If you're unsure whether you live in District 1, you can review the district maps and street listings here:
Voting District Map:
https://www.gardinermaine.gov/files/assets/public/v/2/city-clerk/documents/voting-districts2023-final.pdf
Streets by District:
https://www.gardinermaine.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/city-clerk/documents/streets_by_district.pdf
We look forward to hearing your thoughts, answering your questions, and connecting with neighbors in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Hope to see you there!

08/26/2026

If you call Gardiner home, you know what’s working — and what you’d like to change. From September 15 - 19, we’ll be moving the City’s Comprehensive Plan forward to develop a shared vision for Gardiner’s next ten years — and adopt a prioritized action plan to achieve it. Don’t miss your chance to join your community in preserving the Gardiner you love — and creating the future you’d love to see. To learn more and find out where and when you can share your thoughts, visit

The City of Gardiner is getting ready to kick off development of its new Comprehensive Plan — a document that’s updated every 10-12 years to articulate a shared vision for the city's future, and a detailed action plan to achieve it. And the only way to ensure that your vision...

08/24/2026

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INFO ALERT FOR PROPERTY OWNERS ON PLEASANT POND AND
COBBOSSEECONTEE STREAM WITH DOCKS AND BOATS

Repairs to the New Mills Dam are scheduled for early October 2026. The repairs require a temporary water level reduction, beginning in September, of approximately 3 feet for 2 to 3 days. This is 1 foot below the normal winter drawdown level that usually commences each year in October; however, this year the drawdown will be completed one month earlier, by early October. During this drawdown, the Town of Litchfield will be rebuilding the two existing boat launches on Thorofare Road. The boat launches will be unavailable for approximately 1 week for hauling out or launching boats.

Upon completion of the dam repairs, the water level will be increased by 1 foot to winter pond level over the course of several days. This means that property owners may need to consider pulling their boats and docks earlier than usual. Specific dates will be announced as soon as the information is available on the Pleasant Pond-Cobbosseecontee Stream Lake Association (PPCSLA) website (https://ppcsla.org/new-mills-dam/), the PPCSLA Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/773046116747679/), and on various community newsletters and bulletin boards.

Please check the PPCSLA website for updates https://ppcsla.org/new-mills-dam/.

Thank you for your attention to this matter,
New Mills Dam Committee

Send a message to learn more

08/18/2026

📸 Help Us Showcase Gardiner!
As we work together to create Gardiner’s new Comprehensive Plan, we want to make sure the plan reflects what makes our community special — the people, places, landscapes, businesses, neighborhoods, and everyday moments that make Gardiner home.
We’re looking for people that would like to contribute to this effort by sending high-resolution photos of Gardiner that may be used in the Comprehensive Plan and related community engagement materials.

Do you have a great photo of:
🌿 A beautiful Gardiner landscape or natural area
🏘️ A favorite neighborhood or historic building
🌊 The Kennebec River or waterfront
🌅 A stunning sunrise or sunset
🎉 A community event or gathering
🛍️ A local business or downtown scene
🚶 People enjoying parks, trails, or public spaces
❤️ Or simply a moment that captures the spirit of Gardiner?

We’d love to see it!

If you’d like to contribute to this project, we’d love to see your photos! Please share your high-resolution images with us by emailing them to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and a brief description of the photo, including where and when it was taken, if known.
By sharing your photo, you’re helping us tell the story of Gardiner today — and help envision Gardiner’s future.

📷 Show us Gardiner through your eyes!