Town of Scarborough departments consistently strive to improve our community through their specialized areas, and the impacts have been recognized through grants and achievement awards. From Public Safety to Finance, this recognition not only highlights the accomplishments of the Town, but also contributes to continued successes and opportunities to meet the needs of our community. […]
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It’s time we talk about PFAS
By now, you’ve probably heard of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in the manufacturing of products since the 1940s. Known as “forever chemicals” because they break down extremely slowly, PFAS are commonly found in items like household cleaning products, food […]
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Scarborough identifies priorities for climate resiliency
On Feb. 23, Scarborough Planning staff convened with residents to start a community discussion on climate change and resiliency. The virtual meeting supported staff efforts to apply for a Community Action Grant through the Governor’s Office of Planning, Innovation, and the Future. These grants are offered to Maine municipalities and tribal entities to assist in implementing […]
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Op-Ed: Land preservation in Scarborough expanding by preserve named for my grandmother
One nice thing about living in the town where I grew up is I am constantly reminded of people I have known my whole life, and I have so many pleasant memories from childhood. One of them is my grandmother, Elaine Warren. While campaigning door-to-door for state representative in 2020, I was occasionally approached by […]
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Saving tax dollars with TIFs
I am sure we have all experienced getting a pay raise or a bonus of some sort at work and by the time the Feds and the State get done taxing that new income there is very little remaining to enjoy. Wouldn’t it be nice if when you did earn extra income you could keep […]
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Community policing has positive impact in Scarborough
The Scarborough Police Department has built up a fan club. They have a Facebook following of 24,000+, receive regular visits from kids, kind gifts, and generous donations. Even the K9 units get some love! Supporters see that being a police officer means more than writing tickets. The officers are critical members of the community and […]
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Tax assistance programs available to Scarborough residents
The Town of Scarborough has several forms of tax relief available to residents who are looking for assistance with their taxes. There are several exemptions for residents that can reduce the annual tax bill. Applications for these xemptions must be submitted to our office by April 1. These exemptions are: • The Homestead Exemption, for […]
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Council corner: A more complete Scarborough
“If you aim for nothing, you’ll hit it every time …” So we should probably pick a target. The Scarborough Town Council has been deliberating areas of focus for the coming year. Getting seven councilors to align can be a challenge, but we agreed on a number of topics. The most prominent goal relates to […]
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Expanded library services in Scarborough needs library expansion
Hello Scarborough Community, We are the leadership team of the Scarborough Public Library and we want to tell you about the exciting developments our Library is planning. Today the library is seriously under-sized for a community of 22,135 residents, and more so than any other comparable library in Maine. The present library building dates from […]
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What we’re doing in Augusta to make prescription medications more accessible
Here in the Legislature, I have the privilege of serving on two legislative committees. First is the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, of which I am honored to serve as chair. The second is the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee. I thoroughly enjoy serving on both of these committees, but today I wanted […]