Fuel did not reach storm drains or the Presumpscot River, according to City Administrator Jerre Bryant.
Residents using bicycling to get around can ease parking issues, benefit businesses and improve health.
The $95 million budget raises taxes 10.8% and property taxes are up to $18.48 per thousand dollars.
Nolan Irish of Gorham was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision on Tuesday, April 30.
Councilor Gary Rairdon called the hike a "huge, huge increase" and voted opposed, along with Victor Chau.
Quinton Donahue has been principal of Gorham Middle School for five years.
Emery is not seeking reelection and will step into retirement in June.
The School Committee presented a $53.5 million spending plan, up $3.5 million. Councilors will vote on the budget May 14.
The owners found an air conditioner pushed in and some cash stolen overnight last weekend.
The employee-owned company with a headquarters in Bridgton looks to add employees to both locations.
A community celebration with a parade, traditional music, dance and food will be held Saturday in Westbrook.
Sunset Farm will be maintained indefinitely as a Forever Farm.
The Town Council and School Committee discuss the budget in a workshop Tuesday, April 23, at the municipal center.
Saco River Wildlife Center determined the bobcat's injuries would require amputation, which would mean she couldn't be released into the wild.
Final inspections of the elevator are delaying the opening. The garage will be open at all hours, seven days a week, according to Project Manager Robyn Saunders.
The fire suppression division is retired as a separate group and members have been assigned to the Fire Police side.
The budget creates the positions of a liaison for the police department and an IT director.
The budget is up 9.69% from this year's $47.2 million.
Spectators view the solar eclipse Monday at Westbrook Common.
Project Home Trust provides the women with a monthly payment.
Inflation, a reduction in state funding and a decline in revenues are among the challenges the city faces, said acting Mayor David Morse.
The council asked the Finance Committee to review programs available to assist the town's working farms.
Tax rates vary by town in the region, depending on the town's total property valuations.
A public meeting on the proposed Gorham Connector that would cut through the farm draws hundreds of opponents to the plan.
The Maine Farmland Trust says it would like to do more work in Gorham and offers suggestions on what preservation steps the town can take.