Welcome to the Town of Prospect's website. Prospect is a small town with a population of ~720 and is located between Stockton Springs and Frankfort at the corner of Rt 174 and Hawes Bridge Rd. Our Town Office is located behind the Prospect Fire Station in the same building.


Town Vote / Town Meeting


Friday, May 3, 2024 - 10am - 8pm :  Town Vote for Municipal Officer and Road Commissioner
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 9am : Town Meeting




Job Opportunity:  Part-time Town Administrator/Clerk


The Town of Prospect is seeking a motivated admin professional to be our Part-time Town Administrator/Clerk. An hourly rate will be determined by qualifications and experience. 20-30hr/wk. Candidates must be self-directed in daily tasks. Ideal applicant has experience working for/with local government. A great fit for believers in public service and supporters of Maine traditions of rural life, while maintaining office operations and solving complex problems to meet the needs of the people.


This part-time role includes many duties and responsibilities.  Interested candidates should complete the following forms and submit them to the Town Office (email, postal mail or drop them off in-person).



Deputy Town Clerk - Roles and Responsibilities 42.7KB
Conditions of Employment 226.9KB
Employment Application 624.0KB
Background check consent form 205.0KB



Bucksport Senior Center Meals Program


The select board would like to inform our residents that $7.00 home made meals are available for order from the Bucksport Senior Citizen Center! These meals are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday excluding holidays. pick up at 10:30 am at the Senior Center in Bucksport, pay cash or check at the time of pick up. call and order to go meals at 469-3632 before 9:00 am the day of the meal. Pre-orders are taken for upcoming meals as well. 


The monthly menu can be found on the Bucksport Area Senior Citizens Center External link opens in new tab or windowfacebook page.




Prospect's 2023 Comprehensive Plan



The Comprehensive Planning Committee is very pleased to report that on September 30th, 2023, the Town of Prospect voted in favor of adopting Prospect's 2023 Comprehensive Plan.  The plan can be viewed at Town Office and online External link opens in new tab or windowhere.


Additional information can be found under Committees, on the "Comprehensive Plan Committee" tab.