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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>
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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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            <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>
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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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