The lawsuit comes one week before the town is set to hold community meetings to try to resolve a heated neighborhood dispute over public waterfront access on an undeveloped right of way.
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Jan. 29
Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 17-22. Summonses 1/16 at 8:56 a.m. Joseph Mickenzie, 26, no address listed, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons on Scott Dyer Road by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of operating an uninspected motor vehicle. 1/16 at 3 p.m. Michael Long, 44, no address listed, of Cape Elizabeth, was […]
Cape Elizabeth hopes for 'good discussion' on paper streets
CAPE ELIZABETH — The same firm that helped the Greater Portland Council of Governments formulate its strategic plan will facilitate public forums here next week about paper streets. The Town Council met in a workshop Wednesday with Craig Freshley of Good Group Decisions to discuss his role in the conversations. The council also planned to discuss […]
Special Westbrook mom gets TLC from Scarborough foundation, Cape Elizabeth inn
WESTBROOK — Devoting your entire life to another person can be grueling, even if it’s someone you love more than anyone else. The Robbie Foundation of Scarborough recognizes this and recently gave a Westbrook mother the chance to relax. Mary Bernier, who does everything for her son with special needs, was the one being cared […]
Cape Elizabeth historians await action on Spurwink School
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Spurwink School Committee has reached a consensus recommendation that the Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society move into the historic schoolhouse. But a meeting to formalize the proposal hasn’t been scheduled. Spurwink School was built in 1849 on Bowery Beach Road, but was eventually moved to Scott Dyer Road. It served as the […]
Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Jan. 19
Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 9-15. Summonses 1/11 at 8:46 a.m. Timothy Nudd, 45, no address listed, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons on Broad Cove Road by Officer Kevin Kennedy on a charge of operating an uninspected vehicle. 1/14 at 5:10 p.m. A 16-year-old female, no address listed, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued […]
Cape Elizabeth council workshop canceled
CAPE ELIZABETH — Wednesday night’s Town Council workshop was canceled due to weather. Councilors had planned to discuss proposed revisions to their code of ethics, 2018 goals, and the objectives and scope of work of Good Group Decisions, which was hired to facilitate two public workshops on paper streets. Town Manager Matt Sturgis said the workshop […]
Public invited to Cape Elizabeth Comp Plan discussion
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee will hold a public forum 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Town Hall. The nine-member committee is drafting an updated Comp Plan, which is required every 10 years by state law to serve as a guide for local development. “I think it’s going to be fun (and) interesting,” Town […]
Cape Elizabeth to join #MeToo, #TimesUp discussion
CAPE ELIZABETH — It’s important to bring the message of the #MeToo movement back home, according to Jim Sparks, a member of the Cape Diversity Coalition. For that reason, the coalition and Family Crisis Services will hold a community dialogue at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the United Methodist Church on Ocean House Road to address the implications […]
Cape Elizabeth taps Raftice to run Fort Williams Park, Community Services
CAPE ELIZABETH — Kathleen Raftice has been named director of Community Services and Fort Williams Park, effective immediately. Town Manager Matt Sturgis announced the appointent Jan. 16. Raftice, the former adult program coordinator and interim director of community services, grew up in Cape Elizabeth and now lives in South Portland. She began working at Community Services […]