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1. I sold my property after April 1st and the taxes were prorated at closing. Am I responsible for the taxes?
2. When are property taxes due?
3. How is Real Estate Assessed?
4. Does the assessment have to be made on April 1, or completed by that day?
5. How do I change the mailing address for my tax bill?

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1. Are tax maps as accurate as a survey by a licensed surveyor?
2. Does the Town have a plot plan of my lot?

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1. If I receive a personal property declaration, am I required to file it?

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1. What is Real Estate?

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1. Can I appeal my parking ticket?

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1. Where can I register to vote?
2. Is there legal help for seniors offered for free or at reduced cost?

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1. Where can I find zoning district information?
2. What types of permits does the town issue?

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1. When is a Building Permit required?
2. What codes are in effect in the Town of Kennebunk?
3. How long is a permit valid?
4. Do I need a permit to put a shed on my property?
5. Do I need a permit for replacement windows and doors?
6. When is a handrail required?
7. What size does a bedroom egress window have to be?
8. What are the stair riser and tread requirements?
9. When is a guardrail required?
10. How much frost protection should I have?
11. What R-Values should I insulate to?
12. What are the ventilation requirements for a crawl space?
13. When is safety glazing required?

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1. When should I call the Town Engineer and not the Public Works Department?

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1. Does the Town require that I obtain flood insurance?
2. If my property is in a flood zone but my building is not, do I need to obtain flood insurance?
3. What happens if my property is currently not in a flood zone, but ends up in one under the revised maps?
4. What is the difference between an A zone and a VE zone?
5. Can I rebuild in a flood zone?
6. How will the proposed flood maps affect the current Town of Kennebunk flood ordinance?
7. Is the Town going to appeal the proposed flood maps?
8. What is the Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) {11/16/1990 Parsons Beach}?
9. What if I have more questions about Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?

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1. What is a "community garden"?
2. What is the difference between the plot sizes?
3. How much will a space cost?
4. When and where can I sign up for a garden plot?
5. How will we be notified of our plot number?
6. When can I start working my garden plot?
7. I have never had a garden or have had little experience with gardening. Can I get some help?

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1. How do I add or correct my address in GPS devices, applications, and maps?
2. Can I name a road someting similar to an exisiting road in Town?
3. How long will it take to approve a road name?

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1. How do I get an insurance card?
2. Who do I contact with questions about health insurance claims?
3. I have a change of name/address/email/phone #. Who should I notify?
4. What do I need to consider if I am out of work for more than 3 days due to illness or non-work related injury?
5. What is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
6. What is the Open Enrollment Benefits period?

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1. How do I find out about the new ordinance banning Single Use Plastic Carry Out Bags and when does it go into effect?
2. How do I sign up to receive the Energy Efficiency Committee's Newsletter?

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1. Where do I register my vehicle?
2. Does the Town Tax Collector's Office send a copy of my tax bill to my mortgage company?
3. What do I need to bring with me to re-register my vehicle, camper, motorcycle, etc...?

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1. I sold my property after April 1st and the taxes were prorated at closing. Am I responsible for the taxes?
2. Does the Town Tax Collector's Office send a copy of my tax bill to my mortgage company?
3. How do I change my mailing address for my tax bills?
4. When are my taxes due?

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1. Are Fireworks allowed within the town limits of Kennebunk?
2. How can I register for a CPR class?
3. Where can I obtain a burning permit?
4. Do I need a burning permit to burn debris on my property?
5. Do I need a burning permit when there is snow on the ground?
6. Do I need a burning permit to have a campfire on my own property?
7. Can I burn at anytime during the day?
8. Can I burn in an incinerator / barrel?
9. Does the Fire Department conduct inspections of woodstoves and chimneys?
10. Will the Fire Department inspect my chimney for cleanliness?
11. Will the Fire Department clean my chimney for me?
12. Will the Fire Department perform a home fire safety inspection in my home?
13. Will the Fire Department rescue my cat from a tree?
14. What if I have questions about fire hydrants?
15. How can I locate fire hydrants in town?
16. How do I report a fire?
17. What if my fire alarm goes off while I'm cooking?
18. How long will my smoke alarm last?
19. How often should I change the batteries in my smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector?
20. How else can I ensure my smoke alarm and or carbon monoxide detector is working correctly?

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1. I have mold in my rental unit and my landlord won’t help. What do I do?
2. What causes Mold?

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1. How do I put my name on the Mooring Waiting List?
2. Are transient moorings available?

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1. I have a complaint with mold in an apartment unit. How dangerous is mold?
2. What can be done to make things safe if mold is found in a home?

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1. How do I contact town staff or departments?
2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?
3. Is there a way to learn about area senior activities?
4. Where can I obtain or renew my driver's license?
5. Where can I find out about cable television?
6. How can I learn about capital improvement projects?
7. What is the Town's budget?
8. Where can I find out about Town financial reporting?
9. How can I learn about Town purchases?
10. Where can I report an abandoned vehicle?
11. Where do I report an accident involving a Town vehicle?
12. Where can I get automobile tags?
13. Where do I direct questions regarding Social Security?

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1. What type of pesticide does the town use on town properties?
2. What park is a hidden gem in Kennebunk?
3. Where in Kennebunk do I park to get on the Eastern Trail?

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1. How do I compliment an officer?
2. How do I file an officer complaint?
3. When can I come to the police department to get fingerprinted?
4. How do I obtain a local background check?
5. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
6. How do I obtain a copy of a motor vehicle accident report?
7. Where can I file a noise complaint?
8. How do I get personal property back if it has been taken by police or turned in as lost and found?
9. How do I report a crime?
10. When are 9-1-1 calls appropriate?
11. Where are the York County courthouses and jail located?
12. How do I pay or appeal a parking ticket?
13. What is the process for obtaining a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP)?

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1. What is proposed as part of the Public Services Facility Expansion?
2. Why do we need to expand the Public Services Facility at this time?
3. How will the Public Services Facility Expansion Project improve operations at the site?
4. Will the Dog Park move or be eliminated because of the Public Services Facility Expansion project?
5. What are the key benefits of the proposed Public Services Facility Expansion project?
6. Where are the vehicles currently stored?
7. How will the proposed Public Services Facility Expansion prolong the life of Town vehicles?
8. Why does Public Services need a wash bay?

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1. Who maintains street signs on private roads?
2. Who maintains the annual flower beds on Main Street?

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1. What can I do with my used batteries?

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1. Do you need volunteers?
2. Do you take credit cards?
3. Can non-residents participate?

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1. When a meeting agenda is posted, can I receive a copy by email?
2. How do I volunteer for a committee?

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1. What do I bring to an appointment to apply for assistance?
2. How long will the appointment take?

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1. What do I do if I receive an abutter notice for a project to be reviewed by the Staff Review Committee?

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1. How do I order a certified copy of my birth certificate?
2. How do I obtain a hunting or fishing license?
3. What documents do I need to register my dog?
4. Why do I need to register my dog?
5. What do I need to obtain a marriage license?
6. Where do I vote on Election Day?

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1. Can I volunteer to serve on a committee?
2. Are Select Board meetings broadcast on TV or the Internet?

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1. Are there tax advantages for locating one’s business in Kennebunk?

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1. Is the Treasure Chest open during the winter?