MaineHousing and Catholic Charities will operate a temporary shelter at the Howard Johnson hotel, where more than 350 people in hotels across the city will be moved in July.
South Portland City Council
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Fears of Bug Light Park sale are overblown, South Portland city manager says
The City Council discusses measures to further protect the park and other public open spaces, including requiring a referendum on any potential sales.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Denial of conservation easement for Bug Light Park breaks our hearts
It’s illogical for the South Portland City Council to repeatedly state that Bug Light should never be sold; should always be protected, and to then deny access to that protection.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland council approves rent control, homeless shelter ordinances
But officials say the city doesn’t have the staff to enforce the new 10% annual rent cap in a similar way to Portland’s stronger rent control measure.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Prospect of ban on gas-powered lawn equipment draws pushback in South Portland
While some residents and lawn care companies support the move to electric mowers and leaf blowers, others worry that it would hurt some businesses and lower-income homeowners.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland council to hear progress report on climate plan
Proposals up for consideration include a ban on gasoline-powered lawn equipment and a pay-as-you-throw trash collection program.
Posted inLocal & State
South Portland pushes ahead with rent control proposal
Mayor Kate Lewis called it a moderate measure that she believes won’t stifle development or lead landlords to raise rents.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland considers new zoning for homeless shelters to ward off tax increase
The city manager warns of a tax increase of 6% to more than 20% if local hotels keep operating as shelters.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland City Council puts Lewis in mayor’s seat again
Jennifer Ryan was selected as chairperson of the South Portland School Board at the city’s inauguration ceremony Monday.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Residents advocate for flavored tobacco ban
Students, parents, and residents gathered at the South Portland Community Center on Monday to support a ban on flavored tobacco in the city and to speak out against the tactics of tobacco companies that target youth.