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            <title>News | Town of Hartford, ME</title>
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            <title>Amended Fee Schedule - February 3, 2026</title>
            <description>Updated fees for beach parking, AirBnB passes, and solar applications.</description>
            <link>https://www.townofhartfordmaine.com/news/2026-02-03-amended-fees</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Amended Fee Schedule</h2>
<p>The Hartford Select Board approved an amended fee schedule on February 3, 2026. The following fees have been updated:</p>
<h3>Beach Parking Passes</h3>
<ul><li><strong>Resident annual parking pass:</strong> $10</li>
<li><strong>AirBnB/short-term rental annual parking pass:</strong> $100</li></ul>
<h3>Solar Application Fee</h3>
<ul><li><strong>Solar energy system application fee:</strong> $2,500</li></ul>
<h3>Full Fee Schedule</h3>
<p>The complete updated fee schedule is available on the <a href="/pages/policies">Town Policies page</a> and in the <a href="/documents">documents library</a>.</p>
<h3>Questions</h3>
<p>For questions about the amended fee schedule, contact the Town Office at 207-388-2674 or email <a href="mailto:hartforddeputy@gmail.com">hartforddeputy@gmail.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Hartford Annual Town Meeting - June 13, 2026</title>
            <description>Watch the Hartford Annual Town Meeting recording on YouTube.</description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Annual Town Meeting - June 13, 2026</h2>
<p>The Hartford Annual Town Meeting was held on Friday, June 13, 2026. Thank you to all residents who participated.</p>
<h3>Meeting Recording</h3>
<p>The full meeting was recorded and is available on the Hartford YouTube channel:</p>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hartfordmaine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the 2026 Annual Town Meeting on YouTube</a></li></ul>
<h3>Election Results</h3>
<p>Election results from the 2026 Annual Town Meeting are available at the Town Office and in the <a href="/documents">documents library</a>.</p>
<h3>Town Report</h3>
<p>The 2026 Annual Town Report, which includes financial statements, department reports, and warrant articles, is available in the <a href="/documents">documents library</a>.</p>
<h3>Questions</h3>
<p>For questions about Town Meeting results or the town report, contact the Town Office at 207-388-2674 or email <a href="mailto:hartforddeputy@gmail.com">hartforddeputy@gmail.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Bulky Waste Drop Off - June 20 &amp; 27, 2026</title>
            <description>Bring items to the large parking area near the Town Office. 7am to 3pm.</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Bulky Waste Drop Off</h2>
<p>The Town of Hartford will hold two bulky waste drop-off days this summer:</p>
<ul><li><strong>Saturday, June 20, 2026</strong> - 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM</li>
<li><strong>Saturday, June 27, 2026</strong> - 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM</li></ul>
<h3>Location</h3>
<p>Bring items to the large parking area near the Hartford Town Office at 1196 Main Street.</p>
<h3>Important Information</h3>
<p>There will be <strong>no curbside bulky waste collection</strong> this year. All bulky waste must be brought to the drop-off location during the scheduled dates and times.</p>
<h3>Accepted Items</h3>
<p>Bulky waste includes large items that do not fit in regular curbside trash collection, such as:</p>
<ul><li><strong>Furniture</strong> - couches, chairs, tables, dressers</li>
<li><strong>Mattresses and box springs</strong></li>
<li><strong>Appliances</strong> - contact the Town Office for specific guidance on appliance disposal</li>
<li><strong>Large household items</strong></li></ul>
<h3>Not Accepted</h3>
<p>The following items are <strong>not accepted</strong> at bulky waste drop-off:</p>
<ul><li><strong>Hazardous waste</strong> - paint, chemicals, solvents, pesticides</li>
<li><strong>Tires</strong></li>
<li><strong>Electronics</strong> - contact the Town Office for e-waste disposal options</li>
<li><strong>Construction debris</strong> - contractors are responsible for their own disposal</li></ul>
<h3>Questions</h3>
<p>Contact the Town Office at 207-388-2674 or email <a href="mailto:hartforddeputy@gmail.com">hartforddeputy@gmail.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Hartford Happenings!</title>
            <description>Click the above link to access the latest edition of local community info.</description>
            <link>https://www.townofhartfordmaine.com/news/click-to-read-the-lastest-issue-of-hartford-happenings</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:47:53 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please read the latest issue of Hartford Happenings: <a href="https://www.townofhartfordmaine.com/uploads/hartford_happenings_april_2026.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.townofhartfordmaine.com/uploads/hartford_happenings_april_2026.pdf</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Curbside Waste Update</title>
            <description>Due to the Labor Day holiday, next week’s curbside trash collection will be delayed by one day. Curbside pickup will take place on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th instead of our normal Tuesday collection. Please have your trash ready for pickup by Wednesday morning.</description>
            <link>https://www.townofhartfordmaine.com/news/curbside-waste-update</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:26:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to the Labor Day holiday, next week’s curbside trash collection will be delayed by one day.
Curbside pickup will take place on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th instead of our normal Tuesday collection.
Please have your trash ready for pickup by Wednesday morning.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Meeting Notice</title>
            <description>The RSU Withdrawal &amp; Reorganization Planning Committee will be meeting on Thursday 7/30 at Buckfield Town Office - from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. </description>
            <link>https://www.townofhartfordmaine.com/news/meeting-notice-1</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:50:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Residents are welcome and encouraged to attend!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Meeting Notice</title>
            <description>The RSU Withdrawal &amp; Reorganization Planning Committee will be meeting on Thursday 7/23 at Buckfield Town Office - from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. </description>
            <link>https://www.townofhartfordmaine.com/news/meeting-notice</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:59:27 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Residents are welcome and encouraged to attend!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Ordinance Committee Meeting Postponed</title>
            <description>Due to unexpected circumstances, the Ordinance Committee has postponed tonight&apos;s meeting. </description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:32:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new date will be released once worked out.  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Road Work Notice</title>
            <description>Town Farm Road Construction Update</description>
            <link>https://www.townofhartfordmaine.com/news/road-work-notice</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:34:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Town Farm Road construction is progressing toward completion.</p>
<p>Fine grading and paving are scheduled to take place Friday, July 17 through Friday, July 24, weather permitting.</p>
<p>Please use alternate routes whenever possible to avoid delays and help ensure the safety of construction crews.</p>
<p>Thank you for your patience and cooperation!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Meeting Notice </title>
            <description>RSU Withdrawal &amp; Reorganization Planning Committee Meeting</description>
            <link>https://www.townofhartfordmaine.com/news/rsu-withdrawal-reorganization-planning-committee-meeting</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:41:55 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meeting Tonight: 6:30 PM at Buckfield Town Office</p>
<p>Residents are encouraged to attend in person or remotely using the following link: <a href="https://towncloud.io/go/buckfield-me/agendas/152" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://towncloud.io/go/buckfield-me/agendas/152</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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