General Assistance Program
The Town of Anson administers a general Assistance Program for the support of the poor. Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA 4305, the municipal officers have adopted an ordinance establishing that program. A copy of this ordinance is available for Public Inspection at the Town Office. Also available for inspection is a copy of the State's General Assistant Statues, as copies of the State Law are made available to the municipality by the Maine State Department of Human Services.
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Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance by appointment may do so at the Anson Town Office located at 5 Kennebec Street on the following days:
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am to 2:30pm
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If you are not able to make your appointment, please contact the Town Office and ask to speak to Welfare Director Kim Moody at 207-696-3979.
In an Emergency after hours please contact the Somerset Sherriff's Department at 207-474-6386. The department will reach out to the General Assistance Administrator.
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The Municipalities General Assistance Administrator must issue a written decision regarding eligibility to all applicants within 24 hours of receiving an application.
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Department of Human Services Toll-Free number to call with a question regarding the General Assistance Program is 1-800-442-6003.
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This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 MRSA 4304-4305​