On June 9, Cumberland will elect a town councilor and school board representatives.
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North Yarmouth leaders don’t want school cost-sharing deal revisited
Cumberland and North Yarmouth use a 60-year-old agreement to determine how much each pays toward the shared school district, and disagree whether it should be revisited.
Cumberland’s proposed municipal budget up net 3%
The budget for fiscal year 2027 is focused on maintaining services the town already offers.
Cumberland asks to revisit cost-sharing deal with North Yarmouth
The Cumberland Town Council requested the MSAD 51 Board of Directors review the 60-year-old agreement that determines how much each town pays toward their shared schools.
New Cumberland ordinance bans harmful turf materials
The new ordinance, called Chapter 20, aims to protect citizens and natural areas by banning synthetic infill material, which contain microplastics and concentrations of PFAS, in new artificial turf installations.
Thorsson, DiBartolomeo, Magoun win Cumberland Town Council seats
Denise Thorsson wins the at-large seat by just two votes.
Sturgis on board as town manager in Cumberland
Matthew Sturgis will work alongside longtime Town Manager Bill Shane for a few weeks.
Candidates in 7-way race for 3 Cumberland council seats talk taxes and more
Mark Franco, Tanner Storey, Denise Thorsson, Geoffrey Michalak, Helene DiBartolomeo, Andrew Magoun and George Turner are running for three seats on the Town Council.
Cumberland town councilors will not seek reelection
Councilors Mark Segrist, Shirley Storey-King and Ronald Copp are stepping down and one at-large seat remains open, with three new candidates looking to be elected.
Cape Elizabeth’s town manager takes top job in Cumberland
Matthew Sturgis will replace longtime Cumberland manager Bill Shane, who is retiring in July.