Town Council aims to adopt a final municipal budget on May 20.
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Scarborough plans a pair of Route 1 safety demos this summer | In the Know
This summer, the Maine Department of Transportation and the Greater Portland Council of Governments will lead separate efforts focused on traffic operations and pedestrian safety on Route 1. MDOT TRAFFIC PATTERN PILOT The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking an opportunity to elevate a portion of Route 1 over the marsh in Scarborough. This is […]
What’s in store for Scarborough in 2026? | In the Know
The start of the year is a fundamental time for preparing for the months ahead in the town of Scarborough. The Town Council meets to establish clear goals to focus on, informed by both ongoing projects/issues as well as community sentiment from the well-timed survey responses received in early January. This theme continues into the […]
Here are the key findings from Scarborough survey | In the Know
Scarborough recently completed its third community survey since 2021. Results remain consistent with previous years’ trends and help to inform staff and elected officials of general public sentiment on perceptions of services and where the town is headed. It’s been an invaluable resource and point of reference as the Town Council considers which initiatives to […]
A look ahead at Scarborough in 2026 | Council Corner
Happy 2026! According to our smartphones and recently unwrapped wall calendars, the new year started on Jan. 1. Despite the recurring reminders, I’m assuming that I won’t be alone in erroneously writing “2025” in correspondence and on checks in the coming days; I actually did just that with the first line of this column! But […]
Scarborough preparing for productive 2026 | In the Know
As 2025 comes to a close it is that time of the year to reflect on the past and look to the future. I wanted to acknowledge some of our community’s notable accomplishments and preview the year ahead. This past year we completed a number of vital initiatives that will allow Scarborough to prepare and […]
Reflection, gratitude and community engagement abound in Scarborough | Council Corner
As Scarborough’s newest town councilor, I’ve hit the ground running since my swearing-in ceremony on Nov. 19. I’ve had the good fortune to meet dozens of engaged citizens through our informal Cake with the Councilors sessions, with the goal of understanding what’s “top of mind” for folks, as they navigate life in Scarborough. The Town […]
Residents on Scarborough boards and committees provide valuable expertise | In the Know
The town of Scarborough has over a dozen active boards and committees providing valuable input to the council, policy, and projects. The committees are made up of volunteer community members who contribute their time and expertise into advancing town efforts. They have made considerable progress over the past several months and intend to set their […]
Scarborough residents say town is growing too fast
But a new state law will limit the town’s ability to slow that growth.
Scarborough on track to become a ‘Tree City’
The Town Council approved a tree care ordinance, one of the criteria for Tree City USA.