Welcome to the Town of Sidney, Maine
Sidney, a fast-growing, picturesque central Maine town of just over four thousand people, is located between Augusta and Waterville along the west side of the Kennebec River. Sidney was settled in the 1760's as part of Vassalboro and was incorporated as a town on January 30, 1792. The town was named for Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) who was English poet, courtier and soldier, and is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan Age.
Once an agricultural community known especially for its production of hay and apples, Sidney is still home to working farms and retains its rural character. Sidney's original nineteen schoolhouses have been replaced by the highly respected James H. Bean Elementary School that is part of the Messalonskee School District. Bordered on the west by Messalonskee Lake, Sidney is a welcoming community that offers recreational opportunities, successful businesses, an excellent education for its children, and friendly neighbors!
2020 Census Population: 4,645
Number of parcels: 1,900
Taxable Acres: 30,000
Land Area: 31,014
Bog/Swamp: 760
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Town News
SELECTBOARD SEATS OPENING
Nomination papers for the two Select Board seats are coming right up! Our two School Board seats will have no vacancies this year. Secret Ballot Election for Select Board, 2-Year & 3-Year Term:...
UPCOMING CLOSURES
The Town Office will be closing for Christmas Eve at noon on 12/24 and closed Christmas Day. The Town Office will be closing at noon on New Year's Eve 12/31 and closed New Years Day 1/1/25. The Town...
DOG REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE!
2025 Dog Registration opened on 10/15/24. Register online at https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_welfare/doglicense/index.shtml
2024 ANNUAL HOLIDAY DECOR CONTEST IS HERE!
Residents can sign up for the contest by emailing townoffice@sidneymaine.org . Donations for the top 3 homes are being accepted as we build the prize packages. Please contact us if you are...
HEAT FUND DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
There are many residents that have come upon hard times and are in need of heating aid. These people are employed and they generally are not eligible for General Assistance. By the generosity of...
Upcoming Events
| 23 Dec 2024; 05:00PM - 08:00PM Code Enforcement Hours |
| 23 Dec 2024; 06:30PM - Select Board Meeting |
| 24 Dec 2024; 12:00PM - Town Office Closing at Noon for Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec 2024; 12:00AM Town Office Closed for Christmas |
| 26 Dec 2024; 05:00PM - 08:00PM Code Enforcement Hours |
| 30 Dec 2024; 05:00PM - 08:00PM Code Enforcement Hours |
