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Letter: Carney is a listener and a doer, needed in Senate
State Sen. Anne Carney gets my vote on Nov. 5. Carney is an experienced and highly respected leader in the Senate, serving as chair of the Judiciary Committee and as a member of the critically important Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. Focused effectively on issues of community safety, working families, children’s well-being and climate […]
Letter: Vote proven leader Fellows for Scarborough Town Council
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Cory Fellows for Scarborough Town Council. Fellows is a proven leader with extensive experience with town issues. I know him as past chair of the Planning Board, a member of the Long-Range Planning Committee and an accomplished affordable housing professional. His experience in the affordable housing […]
Forum: Consider tax impact, broad wording, no voter authorization for Scarborough land bond use
Most Scarborough residents support conservation and appreciate the great work of the Scarborough Land Trust. And it’s tempting to see increased land conservation as a remedy for the out-of-control growth the town has experienced over the past several years. But before voting, it’s essential to understand what the land bond does and does not mean. […]
Letter: Maurer is problem-solver Scarborough Town Council needs
We write in support of Crescencia Maurer who is running for Scarborough Town Council. Maurer touts herself as a problem-solver and we can attest to this. Maurer joined the board of the Friends of Scarborough Marsh a few months before it merged with the Scarborough Land Trust. At the time, no staff was available to […]
Letter: Fellows is respectful, deliberate leader for Scarborough
Cory Fellows is the type of individual we should welcome as a town councilor. I have known Fellows since 2015 when I started serving on the Planning Board. He was the chair. I found him to be very respectful to all who interacted with the Planning Board: developers, consultants and the public. He was respectful […]
Letter: Add to land conservation fund to preserve the best of Scarborough
In 2000, Scarborough voters made a smart decision. They created a land conservation fund and seeded it with $1.5 million. Since then, voters have approved three additional bonds, and our entire community has benefited. The fund has been used to preserve areas around Scarborough Marsh, to protect the quality of our town’s water and environment, […]
Letter: Bill Donovan seeks common sense solutions for us all
I write to endorse Bill Donovan in his candidacy for an open seat on the Town Council. By running for this seat, Donovan demonstrates, once again, that he is a dedicated public servant to his adopted home town of Scarborough. When serving on the council previously (three years as chair), Donovan advocated for common sense […]
In The Know: Scarborough Fire Department seeks new fire engine in November election
For Fiscal Year 2025, the Scarborough Fire Department has submitted a request to fund the purchase of a new fire engine. If approved, this purchase will empower the department to retire its oldest fire engine, a 20-year-old model. The fire engine slated for retirement was originally purchased for $369,675. In the last five years alone, […]
Leader Meetings: Oct. 11-18
Fri. 10/11 8 a.m. Long-Range Planning Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 10/16 5:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 10/17 7 p.m. Board of Education Town Hall