Three seats on the Town Council and one on the school board are to be filled, and several bond referendums will be on the ballot.
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Procedural argument delays Scarborough Council’s vote on Gorham Connector
Councilor Donald Cushing, who proposed a last-minute resolution to withdraw support for the connector, called the debate over adding items to an agenda midmeeting “parliamentary hoo-ha.”
Council Corner: Addressing traffic and transportation needs, one step at a time
Traffic continues to be one of the biggest stated concerns in our community. It’s not one that is easily, quickly or inexpensively resolved. However, the town has a commitment to promote safe and efficient movement of all modes of transportation throughout our community. This year, the town instituted a traffic calming policy in collaboration with […]
Scarborough Town Council considers nearly $8M in bonds
A $6 million land acquisition bond has raised concerns among taxpayers.
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.
Council Corner: Investing in public safety and conservation this November
This November three capital requests may be on the local ballot: Body-worn and in-car cameras for the Police Department for about $1 million, a fire truck replacement for approximately $1 million and a request to replenish our land bond fund for $6 million. Under the Town Charter, it is the Town Council’s responsibility to put […]
Scarborough passes measures to address cannabis facility odor complaints
The Town Council gives police the authority to verify complaints and creates a licensing requirement for landlords who lease to cultivators.
Council Corner: A path to continued land conservation in Scarborough
On July 17 at 5:30 p.m. the Town Council held a workshop to discuss the potential referendum questions for this November’s ballot. One of these questions includes a request to replenish the land bond fund. The land bond fund is a town fund that was created in 2000 for the purpose of purchasing land for […]
Nomination papers soon available for Scarborough council, school board seats
Papers will be available Aug. 7 for three Town Council seats and one Board of Education seat.