General Assistance

The Municipality of Sangerville administers a General Assistance program for the support of the poor. Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA SS4305, the Municipal Officers have adopted an ordinance establishing the program. A copy of this ordinance is available for the public inspection at the Town Office. Also available for inspection is a copy of the State’s General Assistance statutes, as copies of the state law are made available to the municipality by the Maine Department of Human Services.

The General Assistance Director, is Michelle Nichols, General Assistance Administrator. Applications are available during normal business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM.

Completed applications must be submitted with all necessary supporting documents. Cases of extreme emergency may be considered on an individual basis. The General Assistance Administrator will issue a written decision within 24 hours of receiving an application. Emergency after Town Office hours- call 207-876-3223 or 207-462-9436. The Department of Human Services toll-free telephone number to call with a question regarding the General Assistance Program is 1-800-442-6003.