_edited.png)
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Municipal WasteHub and Municipal Waste Solutions ♻️ are proud to announce the Municipal WasteHub Scholarship Program for the 2026–2027 academic year, an investment in the next generation of leaders from our member communities.
We will award up to $10,000 in scholarships to eligible high school seniors and first-year post-secondary students who reside in a WasteHub Member Community and plan to attend a Maine-based community college, trade school, or university.
Important Dates 📩📌
Application Deadline: April 13, 2026
Award Ceremony: April 22, 2026
Do you live in a Municipal WasteHub community? Find your town or city on our membership map. https://www.mrcmaine.org/mrc-members-map/
The Town of Brownville is a WasteHub member community, and we encourage all who qualify to apply!
To learn more and to apply: https://www.mrcmaine.org/wastehub-scholarship-program/
TOWN MANAGER SEARCH
The Town of Brownville Selectboard is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of:
TOWN MANAGER
Brownville is a town in Piscataquis County covering nearly 45 square miles with a population of 1,139 and a $1.8M annual budget that operates under a Charter with a Town Meeting, Selectboard, and Town Manager form of government.
The ideal candidate will have experience with finance and budgeting, policy management, human resources and grant administration with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
This is a full-time salary position with a competitive wage and benefits package.
See complete job description and application for more information.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and a completed application with references to:
Town of Brownville
Town Manager Search
586 Main Rd
Brownville ME 04414
The expected start time will be May/June and the position will
remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
The Town of Brownville is an Equal Opportunity Employer
WARMING CENTER INFORMATION
The Town of Brownville does have warming centers available in the event folks are without heat or electricity. Those centers are opened once a need is identified through our Emergency Management Director.
Requests can be made by contacting the Town Office (207) 965-2561 during regular business hours, Monday – Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-3pm or by contacting the Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office at (207) 564-3304 after hours.
If there are folks that know in advance that they are going to need assistance, they are encouraged to reach out now!
BOARD OF SELECTPERSONS MEETINGS
NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Monday, March 16th
Immediately Following the Annual Town
Meeting at 6pm
At the American Legion
67 Railroad Avenue
Agenda to be posted when it becomes available
2026 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING &
SECRET BALLOT ELECTION
The Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for:
Monday, March 16th
The meeting will open at 11:45am to act on Article 1, to choose a moderator to preside at the meeting and Article 2, to proceed with voting by secret ballot on the election of Town Officers for the following:
-
Two Selectpersons, who shall also serve as a member of the Board of Assessors and Overseers of the Poor, for a term of three years.
-
One Selectperson, who shall also serve as a member of the Board of Assessors and Overseers of the Poor, for a term of two years.
-
One Director of M.S.A.D. #41 for a term of three years.
-
One Director of M.S.A.D. #41 for a term of one year.
Polls will be open from Noon to 5:00pm for secret ballot voting and the meeting will reconvene at 6:00pm to act on the remaining warrant articles.
At the American Legion
67 Railroad Avenue
Proposed warrant will be posted when it becomes available.
UPCOMING TOWN OFFICE CLOSINGS
Monday, March 16th - CLOSE AT 11:00AM
Annual Town Meeting
Secret Ballot Voting
American Legion Noon - 5:00PM
Wednesday, March 18th - OPEN AT 1:00PM
Staff Training in AM
Monday, April 20th - CLOSED
Patriots' Day
Monday, May 25th - CLOSED
Memorial Day
Friday, June 19th - CLOSED
Juneteenth
Welcome to Brownville
Celebrating 200 years of community!
1824 - 2024
The Town of Brownville, incorporated in 1824, is a small community known for its railroad yard, slate quarries and sawmills. The Town Charter is the foundation of Town Meetings with a Selectperson and Town Manager governing body.
At the Brownville Town Office you can:
-
Register a motor vehicle, ATV or boat
-
Obtain a license for your dog or to hunt or fish
-
Request vital records (birth, marriage & death)
-
Request assessing and tax records
-
Get an application for employment, tax program and general assistance
-
Use our Notary Public, copying or faxing services (fees apply)
Several departments offer multiple services to taxpayers. Brownville has a robust Public Safety division offering Fire/EMS, Animal Control, Code Enforcement and Emergency Management. The Public Works crew maintains roadways year 'round and provides curbside trash pick-up. The Cemetery crew is responsible for the upkeep of the Village and Pine Tree Cemeteries. A part-time Recreation Director offers a full summer program and seasonal events throughout the year. The residential areas of town have public water and/or sewer access as well.
For more information, contact us at: (207) 965-2561 Hours: Monday - Thurs. 8AM to 4PM, Fri 8AM to 3PM