Job Posting – Admin Assistant: Administrative Assistant to Select BoardTown ClerkTown of Mercer, Somerset County The Town of Mercer, population of 709, is seeking an administrative assistant to oversee town affairs, working under the general direction of the Select Board.  This is a supervisory position with minimal oversight from the board.  Job may require that candidate be willing to serve as tax collector and treasurer.  Candidate should be an effective communicator, possess good organizational abilities, demonstrate task-oriented leadership skills and be detail-oriented.  Fund accounting and tax collecting experience a plus.  Duties include attending municipal officers and budget committee meetings, interacting with the public and public speaking, grant writing, rental of the Mercer Community Center (space, tables and chairs), management of current contracts and lease agreements.  Town clerk responsibilities include administering all state and local elections, maintaining vital records, dog licensing & records management).  Willingness to learn tax collection (commitment through lien process) and treasurer (investments, fund accounting, budgeting and grant administration) duties a plus.  Deputy(s) will assist in carrying out above duties. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits (town office is currently open 25 hours per week).  Full-time schedule/hours is negotiable.  The town uses Trio municipal software, experience in Trio is desired.  Interested applicants should email their resume and letter of interest to [email protected].  Applications will be accepted until June 13, 2025.  Town of Mercer is an equal opportunity employer.

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Posted on by Christine Parent

Roadside Mowing Bid

Town of Mercer

1015 Beech Hill Road, Mercer, ME 04957

Phone: 207-587-2911     Fax: 207-587-2912

Email:  [email protected]

Request for Proposal

The Town of Mercer is accepting bids for Roadside Mowing services in the town of Mercer.  Sealed bids shall be marked “Roadside Mowing” and are due by Wednesday, July 24th at 6 pm at the Town Office, 1015 Beech Hill Road, Mercer.  Bids will be reviewed at the Select Board meeting of July 25th. 

Scope of Project: 

Roadsides shall be mowed with a minimum of 65” flail mower, one-pass each side, all cutting to be 6” or less where obtainable.  Where possible, mow saplings.  Care is taken to avoid damage to signs, mailboxes, utility poles, and other items installed along the roadside.  The Contractor will furnish his/her own equipment and shall be responsible for all equipment repairs.

Work Area

Mercer has approximately 30 miles of road.  To review the work area, please contact the Town Office.  A Selectperson will take you around to show you the roads to be mowed.  Mowing shall be along the following roads:

Brown Road – some                                         Main Street                                                        Rome Road

Beech Hill Road                                                 Elm Street                                                           Rome Road Extension

Decker Road – some                                        East Sandy River Road                                    Hampshire Hill Road

Corson Road                                                       West Sandy River Road                                  Pond Road

Bacon Road                                                        Tibbetts Road

Work Schedule:

The Town is interested in at least one mow per year, preferably in the fall.  Please provide an estimated work date. 

Terms of Agreement:

The successful bidder shall enter into a contract for one year with the option to renew it for two additional years.  Successful bidder will need to provide proof of insurance covering Worker’s Compensation and General Commercial Liability, or an acceptable alternative, in the amount of $1,000,000.

Bid Price:

Please bid on a price per mile or by the job.