I’m writing to express my support for the upcoming land bond, Question 3. This year, Scarborough voters will have a chance to support a new $6 million bond that we desperately need to help balance our town’s rapid growth with conservation of open space and natural places. There are those who claim this land bond […]

I’m supporting Stacy Brenner for reelection to the Maine Senate for several reasons. Here is one of the main ones: As a resident of Scarborough, I’ve seen firsthand how difficult it has become for families and seniors on fixed incomes to afford housing amid rising costs. Brenner has been a strong advocate for affordable housing, […]

Scarborough is growing fast. Many of us think too fast, as has been made vividly and visibly clear with the recent removal of vast forested areas near Eight Corners and on Holmes Road. It is important to preserve our woodlands, waterways and greenspaces now before they are gone – forever. A “yes” vote on Scarborough […]

Like the vast majority of Scarborough residents, I’m all for land conservation. But I’m voting “no” on the $6 million land bond in November. Here are two reasons: First, the permitted use of the land bond funds is extraordinarily broad and vague. In addition to conserving land, the funds can be used for several other […]

I support Don Hamill for Maine State Senate District 30. Hamill is serving his second three-year term on the Scarborough Town Council. He has extensive experience negotiating large expenditures of public and private money – in complex and difficult settings. He is fiscally conservative. He has deep respect for the public trust of the citizens […]

I heartily support sensible Scott Doherty for Scarborough Town Council. He’s a very likable lobsterman, a great listener, and someone blessed with lots of common sense. Fiscally frugal, Councilor Doherty will do everything in his power to limit municipal expenditures and give taxpayers “more bang for their bucks.” Elect sensible Scott Doherty – help Scarborough […]

For more than a decade, I have served the Scarborough community in one form or another. My first real foray into public service was the Planning Board back in 2013. During my tenure, I was fortunate to serve with Cory Fellows. I supported his elevation to chair of the Planning Board because of his calm, […]

We are writing in support of Cory Fellows for Town Council here in Scarborough. We have known Fellows and his family for many years. Fellows is a team player who listens to others, considers different perspectives and always tries to find common ground – which is just what the town needs right now. He would […]