Town of Madawaska

05/24/2026

Madawaska wishes to congratulate and welcome the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce NEW Executive Director, Christina Ouellette.
Ms. Ouellette is a resident of Madawaska, and also serves as Chair of the Madawaska Planning Board.
Thank you for choosing to Live, Work and Thrive in Madawaska!
FMI on Ms. Ouellette, visit the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce social media page.

05/22/2026

🚧🎂 SHORELAND SEASON + BIRTHDAY WEEK = A VERY BUSY C.E.O. 🎂🚧

Before you fire up the excavator, dump a load of gravel, clear brush, or “just fix a little washout” along the water’s edge… PLEASE check first! 😅

The Town of Madawaska Shoreland Ordinance follows Maine DEP Chapter 1000 regulations, a few more nuances, and trust us — those rules can apply quicker than you think:
🌊 Lakes 🌊 Rivers 🌊 Streams 🌊 Wetlands 🌊 Resources Protection =
🌊 Shoreland Zones

Whether it’s erosion control, moving soil, shoreline stabilization, or land improvements, it’s always better to ASK BEFORE YOU DIG than explain AFTER YOU DID. 👀

And remember… it’s the C.E.O.’s birthday week. 🎉
Pulling her away from cake, candles, and celebrations because someone thought “the shoreline won’t notice one more truckload” may result in:
📋 paperwork
📞 phone calls
🍰 interrupted frosting time

She wants her cake AND to eat it too. Help make that happen by planning ahead and checking permits before work begins! 😄

✔️ Better safe than cited
✔️ Better permits than penalties
✔️ Better questions now than problems later

📞 Contact your local Code Enforcement Office before starting any shoreland work.

05/21/2026

The Town of Madawaska would like to thank the American Legion Post 147 for once again organizing this year’s Memorial Day Parade and remembrance activities.

Memorial Day is a time to pause and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

Community members are encouraged to attend the parade on Sunday, May 24 at 1:00 PM and join together in remembrance and support of our veterans and their families.

Following the parade, the American Legion will host hotdogs on the grill, chips, and beverages at the Post, with proceeds supporting the Veterans Christmas program at the Caribou VA Nursing Home.

Thank you to the American Legion and to all who continue to keep the spirit and meaning of Memorial Day alive in our community.

05/21/2026

Last night, Town Manager Dave Daigle, Select Board Vice Chair Renée Deschaines, and I had the opportunity to attend a social event hosted by the Aroostook Partnership in honor of the Canadian Consulate General’s visit to Aroostook County.

Somewhere between the conversations, handshakes, and what I’m pretty sure was diplomacy fueled entirely by Canadian chocolate and good humor, we managed to make some great new friends and strengthen a few cross border connections.

We also learned that Canadians are dangerously polite, incredibly welcoming, and apparently know exactly how to win over a room full of people from northern Maine.

At one point we even left with chocolate labeled “Hey Buddy,” which honestly felt less like candy and more like a formal international peace treaty.

On a more serious note, evenings like this are an important reminder of just how connected the St. John Valley truly is. The relationships between our communities and our New Brunswick neighbors matter, not just culturally, but economically, socially, and for the continued success of the entire region. Maintaining and strengthening those connections will always be important to the future of the Valley.

Huge thanks to the Aroostook Partnership for hosting such a great event and for continuing to foster relationships that benefit communities on both sides of the border.

05/21/2026

Next week's science club will be on *Wednesday* due to the holiday Monday. We’re getting close to our science fair showcase!!!

05/21/2026

Game Schedules have been made!! Coach pitch (Minors) games will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Co-Ed Travel Team, (Majors) will play on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Games will be home, (behind the multi), in Frenchville, or Fort Kent. Come over to the multi to officially register and grab a schedule!! 😁⚾️💙

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

ATV REGISTRATION REMINDER FROM MAINE IF&W 🛞

All Maine ATV registrations expire on June 30th each year.

!!!STATE OF MAINE: The Town Office has not received any registration stickers to date and advises citizens to register online. The Town Office will only be doing 'NEW' registrations' once the registration stickers are received.

✅ Maine residents may renew registrations online
✅ Nonresidents may register or renew online
✅ New registrations must be completed through a registration agent or the MDIFW Augusta office

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Oversized ATVs wider than 65 inches or weighing more than 2,000 pounds cannot be registered in Maine.

💲 Registration Fees:
• Residents: $70
• Nonresident Season: $115
• Nonresident 7-Day: $100
• Antique ATV: $45

📌 Proof of sales tax payment is required for first-time registrations.

🖥️FOR THE LATEST REGISTRATION INFORMATION, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://www.maine.gov/ifw/atv-snowmobile/atv/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawR7zf5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzbTk2cWRmWFp6OGRLWDMwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl8mWScIFq2pyI6mkgGVMYP0sZjVoOX_-ViC6dmrKGojl7ScU-5CAhw-urWR_aem_44-GIjo1QxSiYJmJnqTl9g

Ride safe and help support Maine’s trail systems! 🌲

05/20/2026

Few upcoming Select Board meetings / hearings.
Meeting: Tuesday, May 26th at 4 pm
Hearing: Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 pm