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.
Warrant
Greetings:
In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the Inhabitants of said Town of Trenton qualified by law to vote in Town affairs to meet in the Municipal Building in said Town,
on Tuesday the 7th day of July, A.D. 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the evening to act on the following Articles, to wit:
Comprehensive Plan Committee
The town of Trenton Comprehensive Plan Committee is set to meet on June 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Trenton Town Office.
Planning Board & Parks & Rec Openings
There are 2 openings on the Trenton Planning Board for alternates and 1 open seat on the Parks & Rec Committee.
If interested, please fill out a volunteer interest form and leave it at the Town Office.
Burn Permits
Burn Permits for burning within the Town of Trenton, Maine
The State of Maine site: maineburnpermit.com is available and is free of charge. It is also the best option to obtain a burn permit. It is imperative that you read and follow all the instructions on the Burn Permit. These include but, not limited to: Size of the fire allowed, burning times allowed, and what is allowed to be burned.
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.
