Retired Sgt. Michael Barker made his mark on the department.
scarborough maine
Posted inThe Forecaster
Southern Meetings: March 11-17
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Mon. 3/14 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tues. 3/15 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 3/16 3:15 p.m. School Board Policy Committee Town Hall Wed. 3/16 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop with Scarborough Town Council Thur. 3/17 3 p.m. School […]
advertisement
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough Public Library resuming quest for expansion
The Scarborough Public Library is renewing its push for a long-awaited expansion that will more than double its size. The goal is to bring the estimated $13.9 million project to a bond referendum in November. Planning got started in 2018, but then the pandemic interrupted, according to Library Director Nancy Crowell. “The pandemic certainly slowed […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Climate change and resiliency priorities for Scarborough
Scarborough eligible to apply for Community Action Grants.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
120-unit development proposed for Scarborough
Plans are still in the initial stages.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies, Uncategorized
Developers meet with Scarborough Planning Board to discuss project at former Beech Ridge Motor Speedway
A proposal to build warehouses there has been met with opposition.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
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 […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
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 […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Town consultant: Downs building cap exemption good for Scarborough
A consultant hired by the town says conditions should be included if the Town Council grants the exemption and that further study is needed on the impact on schools.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough council expands spending options for revenue from downtown district
The Scarborough Town Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a change to its downtown district tax agreement to benefit the town and taxpayers. The amendment expands the options the town has in spending tax revenue generated from the downtown district. When used for specific state-approved options, such as funding public safety equipment and affordable housing, it […]