Mon, 10/26/2020 - 9:56pm by
Kaela Gonzalez
Town of Raymond Public Calendar
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Table of Contents
- Notice regarding Halloween
- November 3, 2020 Election
- Raymond Referendum Question - RSU Withdrawal
- Requesting an Absentee Ballot Online
- Employment Opportunity - Finance Director
- October 2020 RoadRunner
- Paying your Tax Bill
- Important Notice Regarding Exemption Amounts
Notice regarding Halloween
Due to concerns for citizen safety and health in conjunction with the guidelines set forth by the CDC regarding Halloween, the Town of Raymond and Cumberland Country Sheriff’s Office do not recommend that Raymond citizens participate in traditional trick or treating in the Main St area, where traditionally over a thousand children and adults gather in a short window of time. We encourage everyone to stay safe and vigilant this Halloween by participating in other lower risk activities outlined below.
Moderate risk activities:
- Participating in one-way trick-or-treating where individually wrapped goodie bags are lined up for families to grab and go while continuing to social distance (such as at the end of a driveway or at the edge of a yard) Remember to wash hands before and after preparing bags!
- Having a small group, outdoor, open-air costume parade where social distancing is easy.
- Attending a costume party held outdoors with mask wearing and social distancing.
Tips to keep in mind: A costume mask (such as for Halloween) is not a substitute for a cloth mask. A costume mask should not be used unless it is made of two or more layers of breathable fabric that covers the mouth and nose and does not leave gaps around the face. Also do not wear a costume mask over a protective cloth mask because it can make it hard to breathe. Instead, consider using a Halloween-themed cloth mask.
Lower risk activities
- Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household and displaying them
- Carving or decorating pumpkins outside, at a safe distance, with neighbors or friends
- Decorating your house, apartment, or living space
- Doing a Halloween themed outdoor scavenger hunt
- Having a virtual Halloween costume contest
- Having a Halloween movie night with people you live with
- Having a scavenger hunt-style trick-or-treat search with your household members in or around your home rather than going house to hous
Raymond Referendum Question - RSU Withdrawal
On November 3rd the voters of Raymond are being asked to vote on the following question:
Do you favor the withdrawal of the Town of Raymond from the regional school unit RSU 14 subject to the terms and conditions of the withdrawal agreement dated July 24, 2020?
Click HERE to view the Withdrawal Agreement.
Absentee ballots are available now. You can to request to have ballots mailed to you by online, call 207-655-4742 x124, or you can come to the Town Office and either vote in-person or request a ballot to take home with you.
To return your absentee ballots there is a drop-box in front of the Town Office or you can mail it to 401 Webbs Mills Rd, Raymond ME 04071.
Employment Opportunity - Finance Director
Send resume, application, and cover letter to:
Rita M Theriault
Human Resource Officer
401 Webbs Mills Road
Raymond, Maine 04071
or electronically to
rita.theriault@raymondmaine.org
Position open until filled
Questions? Call Rita Theriault at 207-655-4742 x123
The Town of Raymond is an EOE.
Paying your Tax Bill
Tax Bills have gone out and are due October 31, 2020.
There are several ways to pay your bill without having to come to the Town Office and wait in line.
To Pay Online Go HERE. Tax bills can be viewed HERE.
Send a check to 401 Webbs Mills Rd, Raymond Maine 04071
You can also put payment into the drop box located by the front door (it says Tax Payments on the flap).
As always, if you would like a receipt, please let us know and we will mail one to you.
Important Notice Regarding Exemption Amounts
You may notice a difference in your exemptions amounts this year. This is due to MRSA Title 36: In determining the local assessed value of the exemption, the assessor shall multiply the amount of the exemption by the ratio of current just value upon which the assessment is based as furnished in the assessor's annual return to the State Tax Assessor.
For the 2020-2021 assessment, the Town of Raymond certified the maximum ratio available of 97% to the State of Maine. Therefore, all exemptions noted below have been adjusted by 3% to comply with State Law. The adjusted amounts are as follows:
Homestead: $24,250
Veterans: $5,820
Blind: $3,880
Parsonage: $19,400
If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact Kaela Gonzalez at kaela.gonzalez@raymondmaine.org or call 207-655-4742 x133.