Scuttlebutt is Gouldsboro’s newly published guide for folks who have just come to Gouldsboro or are thinking about buying property here. As Scuttlebutt says in its introduction, “Gouldsboro’s economy and character depend on sustaining a working waterfront rooted in an attentive, respectful relationship to the sea.” The booklet explains what that means. Thank you to the Gouldsboro Shore volunteers for putting this beautifully illustrated book together!
Below are some useful links to other areas of interest within our community. Please know that these sites are maintained separately from the Town of Gouldsboro.
We have a great team of dedicated employees to help with your everyday town office tasks and always have a notary public present. Our staff is friendly and eager to assist!
Join our team! Click below to find more information about the job descriptions.
Welcome to the Town of Gouldsboro’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). We get these questions a lot, so maybe one of these will answer your question.
Maine State Law requires that all dogs over 6 months of age be registered in the town in which they reside. We can help you with this at the Town Office.
Registrations run the calendar year. You must have proof of a current rabies vaccination at the time of registration. All registrations are due by December 31 for the next year.
ATV registrations run from July 1 – June 30. Registrations for the next year are due by June 30.
The Town Office’s regular business hours are:
Monday & Wednesday: 8AM – 4PM
Tuesday: 8AM – 5PM
Thursday: 8AM – 6PM
Friday: 8AM – 1PM.
Yes, we can accept charitable donations. Funds collected from donations can only be used for specific purposes by the GBPD. At no time does the GBPD solicit charitable donations. To inquire about making a non-solicited donation to the Gouldsboro Police Department, please contact the Gouldsboro Town Office at (207) 963-5589.
Yes, we can accept charitable donations. To inquire about making a charitable donation to the Gouldsboro Fire Department, please contact the Gouldsboro Town Office at (207) 963-5589.
Property taxes are due in two installments. The first on October 31, and the second payment on March 31.
No, you do not need a building permit to install roof mounted solar panels. You do need a building permit for ground mounted solar panels. Have questions? Please give our Code Enforcement Officer a call at (207) 546-0940.
Contact us by phone, email, or stop by at 59 Main Street in Prospect Harbor, Maine.
Phone: (207) 963.5589
Fax: (207) 963.2986
Email: Josh McIntyre – town.manager@gouldsborotown.com
Email: Brianna Mitchell – bmitchell@gouldsborotown.com
Email: Magen Merchant – mmerchant@gouldsborotown.com
Email: Rachel Hanna – rhanna@gouldsborotown.com
Have questions about the website? Email Brianna at bmitchell@gouldsborotown.com.or give her a call at (207) 963.5589.
Town Office Hours:
Monday 8AM – 4PM
Tuesday 8AM – 5PM
Wednesday 8AM – 4 PM
Thursday 8AM – 6PM
Friday 8AM – 1PM
Saturday + Sunday – Closed
Our mailing address is PO Box 68, Prospect Harbor, ME 04669.
☘️ Click here to view the invitation to bid project specifications for the Crowley Island Causeway repairs. Deadline for bid submissions is 12PM on March 20, 2026. Please be sure to label the bid envelope “Crowley Island Causeway Repair Bid” before delivering to the Town Office.
☘️ The town is soliciting bids for the operation of its Transfer Station for the period July 1, 2026-June 30, 2029. Click here to view and download the necessary document. Deadline for bid submissions is 12PM on March 20, 2026. Please be sure to label the bid envelope “Transfer Station Operation Bid” before delivering to the Town Office.
☘️ Click here to view the list of town roads that were posted on February 16, 2026.
☘️ A Special Town Meeting will be held at 5PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Gouldsboro Town Office before the regular Select Board meeting. Please click here to see the warrant for this Special Town Meeting. Click here to see a copy of the proposed Budget Committee ordinance, click here to see a clean copy of the proposed Fire and EMS ordinance, and click here to see a marked-up copy of the Fire and EMS ordinance (for comparison).
☘️ Effective Monday, March 2, 2026 the Town Office will be changing the hours of operation we are open to the public. We will now be closing from 12:15 – 1PM Mondays through Thursday for lunch. In addition, we will be closing at 5PM on Thursdays. Friday operations are unchanged. The new schedule is as follows:
☘️ We are seeking individuals who are interested in serving on an advisory board about the Schoodic EMS service. Please click here for more details about what the board will do and click here for information on how to apply.
☘️ We are seeking individuals who are interested in serving on an advisory board about town facilities. Please click here for more details about what the board will do and click here for information on how to apply.
☘️ We are pleased to let residents know that the Town of Winter Harbor’s gym, located at 10 School Street, is open as a safe indoor walking space during the winter months. Monday – Friday 9-10AM and 2-4PM. This opportunity is free and open to anyone who would like to walk in a safe space to stay active this winter! We extend our sincere thanks to the Town of Winter Harbor for allowing Gouldsboro residents to utilize this option.
☘️ Attention Shellfish Harvesters: Stave Island Bar will be opened from October 20, 2025 and will close June 30, 2026.
☘️ Please be aware, ALL Mooring fees were due by the end of August without penalty. As of September 1, a late fee of $25 has been applied to all outstanding mooring fees.
🗑️ Effective October 1: Cardboard will be treated as regular trash. It can be mixed in with other household trash. No clear plastic bag is needed, but a sticker will be required.
🗑️ The Solid Waste Committee has spoken with the City of Ellsworth, and the city is willing to take recyclables at their transfer station from Gouldsboro residents as long as they are clean and sorted. Please check in with the attendant at their transfer station if you are dropping off to ensure they are the right items and CLEAN. Please click here to see acceptable items at the City of Ellsworth’s website. Please be respectful of their personnel and property while making use of this service. We thank the City of Ellsworth for their willingness to make their facility available to us.