Entry wages were increased to stay competitive with other municipalities.
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Council Corner: Addressing traffic and transportation needs, one step at a time
Traffic continues to be one of the biggest stated concerns in our community. It’s not one that is easily, quickly or inexpensively resolved. However, the town has a commitment to promote safe and efficient movement of all modes of transportation throughout our community. This year, the town instituted a traffic calming policy in collaboration with […]
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In The Know: Town approves public safety collective bargaining agreements
The Town Council ratified three public safety collective bargaining agreements at its Aug. 21 meeting. The agreements cover the more than 90 police officers, firefighters and emergency dispatchers who make up nearly half of all full-time municipal employees. The agreements were struck in the midst of one of the most competitive labor markets in recent […]
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Sustainable Scarborough Day to feature electric vehicle test drives
The electric vehicle test drive course will be closer to the main events and bigger than before on Oct. 6.
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Free camp for disadvantaged children marks 50 years
An estimated 19,000 Maine kids have attended Camp Susan Curtis over the past five decades.
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Council Corner: Lessons on kinds of leadership, communication and balance
Leadership is a funny thing. I’ve often contemplated, even second-guessed, what it should be — what is the right way, how do you move groups of people with varying viewpoints toward a goal, and are those goals what’s best for the community? It’s a lot to think about and even harder to execute. As this […]
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Scarborough Town Council considers nearly $8M in bonds
A $6 million land acquisition bond has raised concerns among taxpayers.
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Scarborough Town Council gets report on proposed $82M community center
Councilors said the town has other priorities, mainly schools.
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Over a million motorists expected this Labor Day weekend
The Maine Turnpike Authority estimates over a million drivers will be on the highways between Friday and Monday.
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In The Know: Scarborough Town Council further amends cannabis licensing, turns attention to zoning
The Town Council approved additional changes to the cannabis licensing ordinance in July, its second successive year making amendments. The ordinance changes seek to address ongoing concerns from residential abutters that multiple cannabis facilities were not complying with the odor containment requirements. The revisions incorporated a more streamlined enforcement process, expanded the enforcement authority and […]