GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Notice

The municipality of Amity administers a General Assistance program for the support of the poor. Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA §4305, the municipal officers have adopted an ordinance establishing that program. A copy of this ordinance is available for public inspection at the town office. Also available for inspection is a copy of the State’s General Assistance Statutes, as copies of the State law are made available to the municipality by the Maine Department of Human Services.

Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so at the Amity Town Office during the following times:

          Tuesday 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

          Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm

          Thursday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm

During office hours applicants may contact the office at 532-2485

In an emergency, applicants may contact Melissa Sherman, GA Administrator, at 538-6087.

The municipality’s General Assistance administrator must issue a written decision within 24 hours of receiving an application.

The Department of Human Services’ toll free telephone number to call a question regarding the General Assistance Program is 1-800-442-6003.

This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 MRSA §4304-4305

YOUR RIGHTS

If you have been told that you cannot apply for General Assistance in this Town, call 1-800-442-6003 and ask them to help you get an application.