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Welcome to Trenton, Maine

The Town of Trenton is located on the last point of mainland before entering Mount Desert Island. As such, it is truly the "Gateway to Acadia". The Trenton Bridge looks out on a view that has thrilled hundreds of thousands of travelers.

The Town was incorporated in 1789 and was named in honor of George Washington's battle in Trenton, New Jersey. In 1776 a settlement was organized by Ebenezer Thorndike. The area was variously called Thornbury and Thorndike Plantation until its incorporation. Until 1870 Trenton also included the eastern half of the peninsula, but in that year it was divided when the town of Lamoine was separately incorporated.

Trenton has a long tradition of the sea that continued through the 1800's as shipbuilding and shipping prevailed in addition to lumbering, farming, and of course lobstering.

The Town of Trenton welcomes you to Down East Maine.

 

Select Board AgendasPlanning Board Agendas

 Special Town Meeting


A special Town Meeting to approve additional funding for Septic Waste will be held on pm on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022.

 

 Office Closings


The Trenton Town Office will be closed on Monday, June 20th for for Juneteenth.

Trenton Maine Road Safety Survey

The Trenton Road Safety Committee is conducting a survey regarding traffic in our town to pinpoint the areas of greatest concern and how to promote a community in which we can all safely enjoy our roads.
Your feedback is appreciated.

Take the Road Survey

 

Broadband 

Monthly Internet Literacy Training for Trenton
presented by the Trenton Broadband Committee

Dianne Pacheco will present 
Cell Phone and Computer Security and Protecting Yourself From Phishing 
on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

People are welcome to come to the Trenton Town Office and attend, or people can attend by Zoom. 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81821537981?pwd=NzA2ekdEOW9haGhLT1grZXVVREhLQT09

Meeting ID: 818 2153 7981
Passcode: V0FP3D
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kd1THtGxCi

Please join us for this very important and informative training.

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 Maine is continuing to invest in improving Broadband access, reliability, and affordability in Maine. To help the state have a clearer understanding of the Trenton's underserved areas, and determine Trenton's eligibility for some of the proposed programs, the Trenton Broadband committee recommends encouraging Trenton residents to take the Maine Broadband Coalition speed test.  This test can help the state better understand the limits of Broadband services in Trenton.

Speed Test

 

MARRIAGE LICENSES 

Applying for a marriage license takes anywhere from 45 minutes to one hour. To avoid wait time, the Town Office recommends you call ahead and set up an appointment. At that time you should also check on the documents you may need when making out the forms. This will save you time and we will be able serve you better. Thank you.

For more information and the documents you may need see Maine.gov. 

Contact Trenton

Rapid Renewal

The Town of Trenton participates in the on-line motor vehicle re-registration service offered by the Maine Department of Motor Vehicles. Pay via Visa, Master Card or E-checks. Click here

Upcoming Events

Regular in - person Select Board meetings have resumed as of June 2nd with strict social distancing observed.

Town Services

Town Information

Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund

Online Payments

Property Tax

The Town of Trenton offers the option of credit and debit card payments for your transactions, including payment of personal and property taxes. Please note: We use a third-party payment processor, Maine Payport, that charges a 2.5% services fee. The additional fee does not go to the Town. This is the same service provider that is used when payments are made in person in the Town Office.

(Click here to pay)

Online Boat Renewal

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The Town of Trenton offers the option of boat renewal online.

(Click here to pay)