The electric vehicle test drive course will be closer to the main events and bigger than before on Oct. 6.
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Council Corner: Lessons on kinds of leadership, communication and balance
Leadership is a funny thing. I’ve often contemplated, even second-guessed, what it should be — what is the right way, how do you move groups of people with varying viewpoints toward a goal, and are those goals what’s best for the community? It’s a lot to think about and even harder to execute. As this […]
Scarborough Town Council considers nearly $8M in bonds
A $6 million land acquisition bond has raised concerns among taxpayers.
Scarborough Town Council gets report on proposed $82M community center
Councilors said the town has other priorities, mainly schools.
Scarborough Meetings: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Wed. 9/4 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 9/5 7 p.m. Board of Education Town Hall
Scarborough Meetings: Aug. 23-30
Tue. 8/27 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 8/28 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 8/28 6 p.m. Housing Alliance Zoom, Town Hall
In The Know: Scarborough Town Council further amends cannabis licensing, turns attention to zoning
The Town Council approved additional changes to the cannabis licensing ordinance in July, its second successive year making amendments. The ordinance changes seek to address ongoing concerns from residential abutters that multiple cannabis facilities were not complying with the odor containment requirements. The revisions incorporated a more streamlined enforcement process, expanded the enforcement authority and […]
Scarborough entering next phase in push for school project
A new School Building Advisory Committee will be appointed to whittle recommendations down to one plan.
People and Business: Aug. 21
Hires, promotions, appointments Craig Robinson was promoted to vice president, commercial services officer at Katahdin Trust, working at its Scarborough branch. He has worked at the bank for three years. Chris Keeler was hired as a regional sales executive at Taro Health, a health insurance provider serving individuals, families and small businesses. He previously worked […]
In Scarborough, development and sea level rise threaten a beloved marsh
Conservation groups are racing to save Maine’s largest salt marsh from rising seas, development and polluted runoff.