Public Notices
Waste Disposal
As our contract comes to end with Harris Disposal, Union River Solid Waste has entered into a new contract with Cassella Waste Systems. Starting on Monday, February 3rd, the new route will start at the Amherst/Clifton line and proceed from there. Cas.
View NoticeHow do I register a service dog online?
It is that time of year again to license your furry friend(s)! The town office has received Dog License Tags for 2025 and we will begin issuing dog licenses on 10/15/2024. The town sent out reminder notices to dog owners. You may stop by the office t.
View NoticeUpcoming Election
Town Election will be held on June 10, 2025 at the Emery L. Jordan Community Building..
View NoticeSchool Meeting
The schedule is as follows: All meetings start at 6:30 January 29 February 26 March 26 April 30 May 28 (Budget Vote).
View NoticeWaste Disposal
As our contract comes to end with Harris Disposal, Union River Solid Waste has entered into a new contract with Cassella Waste Systems. Starting on Monday, February 3rd, the new route will start at the Amherst/Clifton line and proceed from there. Cas.
View NoticeHow do I register a service dog online?
It is that time of year again to license your furry friend(s)! The town office has received Dog License Tags for 2025 and we will begin issuing dog licenses on 10/15/2024. The town sent out reminder notices to dog owners. You may stop by the office t.
View NoticeUpcoming Election
Town Election will be held on June 10, 2025 at the Emery L. Jordan Community Building..
View NoticeSchool Meeting
The schedule is as follows: All meetings start at 6:30 January 29 February 26 March 26 April 30 May 28 (Budget Vote).
View NoticeMunicipal Departments
What makes Osborn Special
The Town of Osborn has a total area of 38.04 square miles (98.52 km2), of which 35.20 square miles (91.17 km2) is land and 2.84 square miles (7.36 km2) is water. 1.9 miles of Osborn can be found located on Route 179, known as Moose Hill Road. Osborn is also home to beautiful Spectacle Pond (or Spec Pond as it is sometimes called), which is located off Route 9 near Aurora.
Close Community
The Town of Osborn is a small close knit community with a population of 65 at the time of the 2020 census. It is a community of neighbors helping neighbors.
Low Property Taxes
The town of Osborn offers some of the lowest property taxes in Hancock County, making it an affordable place for homeowners.
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing options in the Town of Osborn are limited due to its rural nature, but residents can explore opportunities in nearby communities like Ellsworth for more accessible housing programs.
Great Local Businesses
Residents and visitors can enjoy fresh produce from local farms, unique handmade crafts, and services from nearby Ellsworth’s shops and restaurants, supporting the area’s small business economy.
Beautiful Scenic Views
Spectacle or “Spec” Pond, as it is sometimes called, is an especially picturesque lake located off the “Airline” (Rt.9) near Aurora. Access is very good over an improved qravel road, the 73-00-00 road, which meets Rt. 9 at the eastern end of the so-called “Whalesback”. Travel about 4 miles on this road, then turn right on the 73-25-00 road to get to the landing where boats can be easily launched on a shallow sand beach area. White perch and pickerel are well established and provide the major fisheries at the present time. Pickerel grow to a very attractive size, averaging about 20 inches in length and nearly 2 pounds in weight. Perch are abundant and provide especially good fishing in the fall. Experimental stockings of brown trout have exhibited excellent growth and survival despite the pond’s warm water temperatures and abundant populations of competing fish species (white and yellow perch, pickerel, hornpout). Both smelts and small perch are reasonably abundant and contribute to the production of occasional brown trout in excess of 4 pounds. Although some very limited reproduction of brown trout has been noted in the pond’s outlet (East Branch of the Union River), continued stockings will be necessary to sustain the pond’s brown trout fishery. Anglers catch an occasional native brook trout.
Close Knit School System
The Close Knit School System in Osborn, Maine, provides a personalized and supportive educational environment for local students, fostering strong community ties and individual attention.
