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Holiday Hours:
In observance of Labor Day, all town offices and the library will be closed on Monday, September 1st, 2025.
Bentley Memorial Library will also be closed on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day, starting Monday, September 1st, 2025.
UPDATE FROM THE TAX OFFICE: 

Real Estate tax bills, based on the temporary rate of 31 mills, were sent out at the beginning of August.  These bills MUST be paid by September 2nd. If not paid by then, interest will be added to the account.  Please go to the Tax Collector’s department on the website on how interest is calculated.

If you use your banks bill pay, please be aware that a check is mailed to us without a postmark. If we receive ANY payment after September 2nd without a postmark it will be considered late. Please see payment options under the Tax Collector’s department for other means of paying. Interest cannot be waived per state statute. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer from the responsibility of paying taxes or interest.

If your mortgage company will be paying your tax bill, the tax bill went to them for payment. If you have questions as to whether they will be paying the bill, you should contact your mortgage company to find out.

If you are supposed to pay the tax bill and you haven’t received your bill, please call the tax office or you can look it up online here: TAX BILL LOOKUP

Motor Vehicle, Personal Property, and the remaining balance due on Real Estate Accounts will be billed by the end of September to be paid in October with a delinquent date of November 3rd. These bills will be based on the recently adopted mill rate of 32.3.

Library Programs

New Program: TODDLER PLAYTIME

Thursdays in September

10:00-11:00

Come and join our new parent-led toddler group which is designed for children from birth to age 3. A trained parent will lead age appropriate play and interactions. Toys will be provided, but feel to bring your own. Parents and care-givers are all welcome! Preregistration is not required.

Storytime at the Library

Wednesday, September 10th & 24th - 11:45-12:15

Storytime will continue on these select Wednesdays in September! Come and enjoy stories and a simple craft. Feel free to bring your own snack or lunch. 
Preregistration is now required

Traveling the World Through Fiction

Traveling the World Through Fiction
September 17th | October 15th and November 19th at noon.

Three book/three month book discussion series
Led by Mark Nystrom

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our three book/three month book discussion series. Our discussion group’s focus will explore the world through the settings of three novels, each showcasing a different society, culture and locale. We will begin with The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery on Wednesday, September 17th at noon. Our second novel will be The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho on Wednesday, October 15th at noon. We will conclude this three-part series with Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel on Wednesday, November 19th at noon.
Preregister for The Elegance of the Hedgehog

Check Your Soil pH

Thursday, September 18th at 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Jean Laughman

Jean Laughman will lead patrons through the importance of checking your soil pH and steps you can take to insure your property is ready for the Spring.
Preregistration is required

Build a Bouquet with Pamela Gray

Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

Pamela will join us at Bentley and share her skill and artistry as she guides you in creating your own bouquet. There is a limit of 10 participants. If online registration closes, please call the library and you will be put on a waiting list.
Preregistration is absolutely required