There is a two-page ballot, printed on both sides, asking registered voters to vote on 7 proposed amendments to the Town Charter. These charter amendments come up for a vote about once every 10 years. This article is for the purpose of explaining what these Charter Amendments mean to the residents of Scarborough. Question 1 […]
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In the Know: Get ready to renew your passport
Scarborough Community Services has long offered passport application and renewal services to our community. For the tenth year in a row, they will be hosting Annual Passport Day on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Community Services Hub (418 Payne Road). Unfortunately, an indicator of the great demand, this appointment-only event filled up quickly and staff […]
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In the Know: What Is your library worth to you?
What are the out-of-pocket costs for library services, resources, and programs you and your family benefit from? Try out the Library’s new Library Value Calculator at https://scarboroughlibrary.org/calculator to get an informed estimate. Start by simply plugging in a few numbers that represent your typical monthly usage. The results may surprise you! While it is likely that borrowing a few […]
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Councilors Corner: Resetting on growth
October 5th was a big meeting for the Town to reset on growth. It was not the clearest or easiest process to get here, but I am looking forward to this fresh start. At the meeting, the Council approved amendments to the Growth Management Ordinance (GMO), withdrew the Downs initial growth exemption request that was […]
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In the Know: Get ready to vote
The Municipal and Referendum Election and State of Maine General Election are held annually on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. This year it will be held on Nov. 8, 2022. Is your voter registration information up to date? Update it now to avoid waiting in line on Election Day. Voter registration is […]
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Councilor Corner: Running for re-election, uncontested
Uncontested, again. At first it might sound great. For the second time in two years, I will be seeking a seat on the Town Council, and for the second time I am uncontested. Running an uncontested campaign certainly has its upsides. I will not need to fundraise for expensive newspaper ads, I can reuse the […]
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In the Know: Register for fall rec programs
New community programs for kids, teens, and seniors started this month and registration is open. The Town of Scarborough Community ServiceDs department is excited to offer extracurricular and early learning programs for children as the school year starts back up. This is a great opportunity for your children to begin exploring their interests, building skills, […]
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Councilors Corner: Embrace Scarborough’s changes
Change is a funny thing. It is inevitable in one’s life and yet as humans we resist it with every ounce of our being. Change makes us uncomfortable. It evokes a fear of the unknown. But, when handled correctly, it is the catalyst for the better. I was born in Portland and raised in South […]
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Scarborough fiscal year 2022-2023 property tax rate set
The 2022-2023 property tax rate has been set by the Town Assessor, committed on Aug. 25, 2022. The Town of Scarborough’s new tax rate is now set at $15.39 per $1,000 of property value for the 2023 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The new rate applies to the […]
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Remembering 9/11 heroes and supporting first responders at home
Sunday marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on our country. On one hand, it’s hard to believe it’s been so long since that fateful day, but on the other, I can still remember exactly where I was — like so many Americans — when I heard the news. Among the pain we felt, […]