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Welcome to the Town of Leeds

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TOWN OFFICE CLOSED ON JUNETEENTH JUNE 19,2025

June 19th, 2025

 

What does Juneteenth celebrate?

Juneteenth commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — when federal soldiers arrived in Galveston to take control of Texas and ensure the slaves were freed per the Emancipation Proclamation, according to the History Channel. Juneteenth — short for June nineteenth — marks the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.

 

When did Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. But its effect was limited, according to the National Archives. It only applied to states that seceded during the Civil War, leaving slavery intact for slave states that stayed with the Union.


 It also could not be enforced until Confederate states were under Union control, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Therefore, it took until June 19, 1865, for slaves in Texas to be freed.

Slavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865.


 When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17, 2021, according to USA TODAY, after Congress passed The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act that same month.

Juneteenth began rising to prominence in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, sparked protests across the country against police brutality, USA TODAY reports. 

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., first introduced the Juneteenth bill in 2020 following the killings of Floyd and Breonna Taylor of Louisville, Kentucky. His initial attempt to pass the bill was unsuccessful.


Is there mail delivery on Juneteenth? Is the post office open? Does FedEx deliver?

No. As a federal holiday, the U.S. Postal Service is closed that day, and there will be no mail delivered.

FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on June 19, according to the company's website. FedEx Office locations will also be open, USA TODAY reports.


Are banks open on Juneteenth?

Juneteenth is a Federal Reserve bank holiday, meaning the organization that regulates the nation's banking system is closed, according to Bankrate.com.

Banks aren't required to close for Federal Reserve holidays, but they often do. Transactions made during these holidays won't be posted until the next business day. Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan Chase will be closed on Juneteenth, USA TODAY is reporting. Capital One Cafes will remain open.


Is the stock market open or closed on Juneteenth?

The New York Stock Exchange is closed on federal holidays and will be closed on Juneteenth, according to its website.


 



Information for Public hearing March 17, 2025

Below you will find the complete Shoreland Ordinances and Land Use Definitions. Changes are as follows,

 

Additions - underlined in bold

Deletions - lined out

Definitions:  See page #'s 4,6,8,9,11,12,17

Shoreland:   See page #'s 4,6,8,11,14,16,17,23-26,30-34,37,44,46,47

Shoreland Zoning Ordinance

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Zoning and Land Use Definitions

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NOTICE

There will be a Public Hearing Monday 

March 17th, 6:30 PM. Downstairs at the Leeds Town Office. To Review proposed amendments to the Shoreland and Definitions Ordinances.
 


 2025 Leeds Town Office Holidays ( we are closed on these days)

Wednesday January 1st, 2025 New Years Day

Monday January 20th, 2025 Martin Luther King JR Day

Monday Feb 17th, 2025 Washington's Birthday/ Presidents Day

Monday April 21st, 2025 Patriots Day

Monday May 26th, 2025 Memorial Day

Thursday June 19th 2025, Juneteenth  

Friday, July 4, 2025, Independence Day

Monday September 1, 2025 Labor Day

Monday October 13, 2025 Indigenous Peoples Day/ Columbus Day

Tuesday November 11th, 2025 Veterans Day 

Thursday, November 27th 2025 Thanksgiving Day

Friday November 28th, 2025 Thanksgiving Friday

Thursday December 25, 2025 Christmas Day
 


New Items Available

 

Exciting news!  The ladies from the Historical Society have dropped off some new merchandise.  Stop by and check it out.  There are bags, tee shirts, tumblers ( which can be customized) and sweatshirts in many sizes.   


Leeds Youth Athletic Association

LYAA supplies extracurricular sports activities for the town of Leeds. LYAA meets every 3rd Sunday 6:15 pm at The Leeds Community Church on Church Hill Road. Check out their Facebook for the latest updates below. 

Leeds Youth Association Facebook

Our Mission

 

Summer hours for the Leeds Historical Society go pay a visit lots good stuff. 

Sat 9am - 11am

June 22nd
July 13th and 27th
Aug 10th and 24th
Sept 13th and 28th

Government Services by Town of Leeds

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Contact The Leeds Town Office

Email: TownOfLeeds@gmail.com Phone: 207-524-5171 Fax: 207-524-2451 Monday: 12:30 pm-4:30 pm Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am-7:30 pm Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Town of Leeds

8 Community Drive Leeds Maine 04263

207-524-5171

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