​General Assistance​

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The Town of Marshfield administers a General Assistance program for the support of the poor.  Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA Section 4305, the municipal officers have adopted an ordinance establishing that program.  A copy of this ordinance is available for public inspection at the Marshfield Town Office.  Also available for inspection is a copy of the State's General Assistance Statutes, as copies of State law are made available to the municipality by the Maine Department of Human Services.

 

Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may make an appointment by calling the office at (207) 255-4779 or by visiting the Marshfield Town Office during business hours:

Tuesday and Thursday 8 am - 2 pm

Wednesday from 3 pm - 6 pm 

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An application must be completed prior to meeting with the General Assistance Administrator. For General Assistance requests outside of regular business hours, please contact Charlsey Davis at (207) 271-0224 or Wayde Carter at (207) 263-5727.

 

Applicants are responsible for providing the General Assistance administrator with a completed application and the information necessary to determine eligibility, including proof of all income and expenses.  The General Assistance administrator must issue a written decision within 24 hours of receiving an application.

 

For questions regarding the General Assistance Program, please contact the Department of Human Services toll free number, 1-800-442-6003.

 

Charlsey Davis, Municipal Clerk/General Assistance Administrator

207-255-4779