The Town of Northport administers a General Assistance program for the support of the poor. Pursuant to title 22, MRSA § 4305, the Select Board has adopted an ordinance establishing that program. A copy of this ordinance and relevant state statutes are available through links on this page and at the Town Office.
- Maine General Assistance Statutes
- Please note that General Assistance applications are accepted during the following times:
- Tuesday and Thursday 9am – 2pm
- Wednesday 10am – 2pm
- Friday 9am – NOON (Applications will NOT BE accepted after NOON on Friday.)
- In an emergency outside these hours, applicants may contact Waldo County Sheriff’s Department at 338-2040.
- James Kossuth is the General Assistance Administrator during the above hours.
- The Municipality’s General Assistance Administrator must issue a written decision within 24 hours of receiving an application.
- All repeat applications for General Assistance must provide receipts for the last thirty (30) days.
- The Department of Health and Human Services toll-free number to call with a question regarding the General Assistance Program is: 1-800-442-6003.