To participate or for
more information, contact:
Mike Chaloupka (Avenet)
toll-free (877) 564-4979 ext.203

Current Maine GovOffice sites as of 9/9/09: (64 sites)

Arundel
Auburn
Augusta
Baileyville
Berwick
Biddeford
Blue Hill
Brooks
Buckfield
Calais
Carmel
Chebeague Island
Chelsea
China
Clinton
Corinna
Dayton
Denmark
Dixmont
Dover-Foxcroft
Glenburn
Greenwood
Hallowell
Hampden
Harpswell
Holden
Houlton
Kennebunk
Kingfield
Lisbon
Manchester
Mariaville
Mechanic Falls
Milford
Monmouth
Naples
New Gloucester
Nobleboro
North Yarmouth
Oakland
Ogunquit
Old Orchard Beach
Old Town
Orrington
Palmyra
Pittsfield
Presque Isle
Randolph
Readfield
St. Albans
Sanford
Solon
South Portland
Surry
Topsham
Union
Washington
Wells
West Bath
West Paris
Westbrook
Winthrop
Wiscasset
Yarmouth

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"GovOffice seemed to be a youthful staff and I was a little hesitant, but they proved to be able to answer all my questions. . . . They were very nice, laid back, low pressure, and seemed to have all the time in the world to "deal" with me. I have nothing but good things to say about them, and they got my site up and running very quickly.

I really can't say how much time, effort, and frustration getting a website up and running this way has saved me, but I am sure it is significant." - David Williams, Town Administrator, West Bath

GovOffice allows municipalities to build and maintain websites over the Internet - there's no software to install; only a computer, an Internet connection, and Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher are needed. The tool allows cities to choose from a wide array of functions and features, such as posting information on city services, publicizing community events, providing online forms for citizens to submit information, conducting online polls, etc.

In putting information on to municipal sites, staff who are familiar with Microsoft Word will be able to learn the administrative tools very easily - no specific programming language is needed, and training usually involves a one-hour call to the GovOffice Customer Service Center. Staff can also delegate authority to various staff members for making modifications to specific sections of the site, and can customize the site to have a unique "look and feel" that represents their community. All sites built through the municipal version of GovOffice.com will also be designed to ADA specifications, incorporating elements that allow those who are visually impaired to read the site using special software. The sites are hosted by Qwest through their relationship with GovOffice.com, and there is no limit on the number of pages cities can create on their sites.

GovOffice CMS (content management system) was created to enable local governments of all sizes to communicate with their citizens over the Internet. Since its official launch, over 600 local governments in 41 states and two Canadian provinces - with populations of less than 200 to more than 50,000 - are using GovOffice CMS.

Some comments from our pilot site participants:

“I would rate it (the product) 4 out of 5 stars.”

“Overall I like the product, and I am still excited about the time and money this will save the City.”

“I am extremely impressed with the ease of use for many sections.”

“It’s very easy and intuitive.”