Spring is here…

Except at the highest elevations.  Our fieldwork schedule is busy as we fit in visits to all of our 36 towns.

Jack’s 101st Birthday

  Company founder, John E. O’Donnell Jr., celebrated his 101st birthday with family at his home last week.

COVID-19 Tax Provisions to Expire

While ordinarily the deadline for filing applications for certain property tax exemptions and current land use programs applications is April 1 to be effective for that year’s municipal property tax commitment, Executive Orders temporarily extended the 2021 deadline to either … Read More

Current Land Use Programs

The State of Maine has four “current use” programs that offer the property owner a reduction in assessed value: Farmland, Open Space, Tree Growth, and Working Waterfront. The programs establish valuation of property at its current use, rather than at … Read More

Thank you notes are nice

Paul Binette has been with O’Donnell & Associates for 29 years.  His experience shines through when he is helping folks.

American Rescue Plan

Bright Future for Maine Towns The American Rescue Plan passed by Congress has money allocated to individual communities in Maine.  See the list by town here.

4/1/21 due date extended

Governor Extends Application Deadline for Certain Property Tax Exemptions and Current Use Applications In March of 2020, Governor Janet T. Mills issued two Executive Orders that extended the deadline for filing applications for certain property tax exemptions and for current land … Read More

Winter White

Winter white traditional farm house set off by new snow.