Calendar of Events

January

Dog licenses are due by January 1st of each year. You must bring a current rabies certificate and a neutering or spayed certificate. Fees are $6 for neutered or spayed dogs and $11 for male or female dogs. This may be done by mail if the rabies certificate and a neutering / spayed certificate is sent along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check made out to the Town of Wells, to the: Town Clerk
208 Sanford Road
Wells, Me 04090
Persons over 70 may obtain a lifetime sportsman’s license for a fee of $8.

There is a late charge applied to all unlicensed dog owners as of February 1st.
Moose Hunting Lottery available online by visiting the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from February through April 1st
Lodging License renewals are due this month.
Hearings by Selectmen on Lodging Licenses take place in February.

Nomination papers are available 100 days before the deadline for filing candidate papers.
Nomination papers must be filed with the clerk at least 60 days prior to each election.
Order by Municipal Officers for Referendum Questions must be filed with the clerk 60 days prior to elections.
Massage Establishment / Therapist License Renewal Applications are due this month.

Hearings by Selectmen for Massage Establishments take place in April.
Clam flats are closed this month to harvesting shellfish however they could be open in November, depending on water quality. Please check with Clerk’s Office for more information.
Hearings by Selectmen on Commercial Recreation Applications also take place this month.

Business License Renewals are due this month.
Don’t forget to register to vote by this month.
Absentee ballots are available 30 days prior to Election Day. Note: A voter may vote by Absentee Ballot for 30 days prior to Election Day. For more information, please call the Town Clerk’s office at 207-646-2882.

Annual Town Meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of June which is set by the town charter.
The Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager will make annual appointments of town officials this month.
Deer permits become available online this month.
ATV’S & Snowmobile stickers available now.
Primary elections are held in even numbered years during the month of June.

This is the time of year that many people check on their genealogy. We are glad to assist you.

Now is the time to register to vote for the November election.
Absentee ballots must be available 30 days prior to Election Day. Note: A voter may vote by absentee ballot for 30 days prior to Election Day. For more information, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 207-646-2882.

General Election Day is held on the first Tuesday, following the first Monday of the month.
State and / or federal elections are held every even-numbered year.
It’s time to renew dog licenses for the next calendar year. Owners must provide proof of rabies vaccination and certificate of neutering / spaying, if applicable.
Clam Licenses go on sale the 4th Tuesday of this month. Note: Check with the Town Clerk’s Office for actual digging dates.

Solid waste haulers permits expire this month.
Hearings by the Board of Selectman for solid waste haulers take place this month.
New sportsmen licenses are available in time for Christmas.
Boat Registrations are available December 1st.