Happy New Year to all! As many people do at the start of the new year, the Scarborough Community Services Department likes to reflect back on the past year on what we have accomplished, especially during this time of constant changes and the unknown with COVID. We like to assess what went well and how […]
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Farewell from Scarborough Fire Chief Thurlow
Today is an emotional day as I draft my final Scarborough Leader article as your fire chief. After nearly 46 years of total service to the department, including over 40 years as the Town’s Emergency Management director, and more than 20 years as fire chief, the time is right to retire. To be trusted with […]
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Council Corner: Community survey findings report presented Jan. 5
The Scarborough community survey closed on Dec. 19, and I want to extend a thank you for all those who found the time to participate. The national average for participation of the mailed survey is 15 percent. Scarborough came in above 20 percent, exceeding our target goal for a response rate. We are also grateful […]
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Scarborough town manager: A year end’s reflection on growth
The new year is nearly here, and like many of you, I am taking this time for reflection. As a town, we have made great accomplishments this past year. When I think about these accomplishments and look forward to what’s to come in 2022, the recurring theme of growth emerges. Much of what has been […]
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Scarborough appoints Rich C. Kindelan as new fire chief
Richard Kindelan, who is currently serving as a deputy fire chief for the Town of Scarborough, has been named to succeed Fire Chief B. Michael Thurlow as Scarborough’s new fire chief/EMA director. Chief Thurlow is retiring in January 2022, after over 20 years as chief and nearly 46 years of total service to the department. […]
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Scarborough welcomes new Police Chief Mark Holmquist
Newly appointed Police Chief Mark Holmquist assumed his role with the Scarborough Police Department on Monday, Dec. 6. He replaces 22-year former Police Chief Robbie Moulton, who retired in July after a 44-year career with the town. Holmquist comes to Scarborough from a longtime career with the Maine State Police, where he has worked since […]
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From Augusta – Now is the time to get affordable health care coverage
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into a third year, it is more important than ever for Mainers to have affordable, quality health care. Maine is only as strong as its people; and our people can’t be strong unless they can go to the doctor, afford their medications and stay healthy. That’s why I’m excited to […]
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Don’t miss out on health care coverage this year
There’s a lot going on in each of our lives these days with the holiday season here. Between balancing time with friends and family, volunteering or buying gifts for loved ones, it can be a fun but also hectic time. Beyond the holidays and all our commitments, however, there’s another thing you should remember before […]
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Scarborough fire chief offers winter fire safety tips
As we approach the middle of December it seems like an opportune time to review some basic winter fire safety tips before the onset of the snow storms we know are right around the corner. Emergency access and egress leads the list of priorities. If you have an emergency that requires fire, police, or EMS […]
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Town of Scarborough seeks public input in community survey
The Town of Scarborough is now underway with a formal community-wide survey to seek resident input, its first since 2010. It is open to all residents to share their feedback in an online format, available by going to https://tinyurl.com/scarborough-community-survey. We encourage you to take 15-20 minutes to answer the questions regarding your satisfaction with and […]
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