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9.20.23 Public Services is actively picking up storm debris at this time. They are starting in the south end and working north.
8.23.23 The recycle hopper and residential hopper have changed. They are clearly marked and any questions please see attendant.
On July 1, 2022 Transfer Station permits are increasing. $145.00 for a Resident Permit and $20.00 for a Second Sticker.
AS OF MAY 1ST, 2023 CITY HALL HOURS WILL CHANGE TO 7:30 AM TO 5:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, AND 7:30 AM TO NOON ON FRIDAY.
FALL LEAF AND BRUSH PICK-UP 2023 The Public Services Department will be collecting garden debris/brush and leaves beginning the week of November 6, 2023. The crew will be making just one trip through the City to pick up garden debris/brush, so please have it placed for pick up by 7 AM on Nov. 6, 2023. Pick-up times will be 7 AM to 3 PM on weekdays. GARDEN DEBRIS/BRUSH will be taken if PLACED SEPARATELY from leaves along the edge of the sidewalk/street. PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE STREET OR SIDEWALK LEAVES Should be raked into piles along the edge of the sidewalk/street and should be covered with a tarp or weighted material. If you would rather bring your brush and leaves to the transfer station there is no charge for the month of November. Keeping the leaf piles separate from the debris/brush piles helps us to properly recycle these items and makes the process more efficient. Please remember not to block any sidewalks or roadways. If you have any questions, please call Rockland Public Services at 207-594-0320.

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    •  Retail Services Businesses Now Qualify for Tax Exemption
     In Assessing Department

    The Maine Legislature recently enacted Public Law 2017, Chapter 211, which amended the definitions of “retail sales activity” and “retail sales facility” for purposes of the Business Equipment Tax Exemption (“BETE”) program. These amendments mean that some property that was previously excluded from the BETE program may now be eligible, and some property that was previously eligible for the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement (“BETR”) program may now only be eligible under the BETE program.

    Previously, property that was located at and primarily used by a business engaged in providing retail services was not eligible for the BETE program. The amendments passed by the legislature remove services from the statutory exclusion. Thus, businesses engaged in the sale of retail services will now generally be eligible to participate in the BETE program for qualifying property placed in service after April 1, 2007 and will be ineligible for the BETR program. Examples of businesses that provide retail services include physicians’ offices, accounting firms, and law firms.

    Property located at a business engaged in the retail sale of goods or rental of tangible personal property and used primarily in that sales or rental activity continues to be ineligible for the BETE program.

    Here is a link to the City of Rockland’s BETE Application which can be found on our website under the Assessing Department’s Documents. The deadline for filing has been automatically extended to May 1st, 2018 and can be extended beyond that date upon written request and approval by the Assessor.

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