NOTICE The municipality of Matinicus Isle Plantation administers a General Assistance program for the support of the poor. Pursuant to Title 22 M.R.S.A. § 4305, the municipal officers have adopted an ordinance establishing that program. A copy of this ordinance and relevant statutes is available for public inspection at the Town Office. Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so at the Town Office during the following time(s)

Day(s): M-F

Hour(s): M-F 9-4 or by appointment.

In an emergency, applicants may contact Clayton Philbrook  at 366-3980. The municipality’s General Assistance administrator must issue a written decision regarding eligibility to all applicants within 24 hours of receiving an application. The Department of Health & Human Services toll-free telephone number, to call with a question regarding the General Assistance Program, is 1-800-442-6003. This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 M.R.S.A. § 4304-4305.