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Road Work
Running Hill Road – The Maine Turnpike is doing geotechnical work on Running Hill Rd between Green and Cummings Rd during the week of October 9th. They will be using flaggers and there will be alternating traffic.
Spurwink Road – Roadwork on Spurwink Road from Pleasant Hill Road to Ocean Avenue is part of a two-phase project, which includes a road realignment and improved pedestrian and bicycle amenities. It will also address the dangerous curves and intersections and improve road surface and drainage issues. The anticipated completion date of this first phase is early November and Phase II will be completed next year for the remainder of the project to the Cape Elizabeth town line.
Election
Election Day is Nov. 7. Absentee ballots are available to request online or in the Town Clerk’s office. Early voting by absentee ballot is available during Town Hall business hours (Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.). View the two sample ballots (State Ballot and Town Ballot) and election details online at www.scarboroughmaine.org/departments/town-clerk/elections.
Candidates Night is on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. This event, sponsored by the Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce, is intended to allow voters to hear from the candidates about their goals. The recording is available to view on the Scarborough Maine Public Meetings Youtube channel.
Townwide Survey
The Town of Scarborough is conducting a townwide community survey this fall. It will be administered by an external consultant and mailed to a random sample of households in order for results to be statistically valid. The survey serves to understand resident satisfaction with Town services and leadership direction on various issues. The last survey was done in fall 2021 and the results helped inform leaders of topics to focus on that best reflect the needs of the community, guiding Town Council goals for 2022-23. Surveys will be mailed in mid to late October. Once the statistically valid survey minimum has been met, an online version will be made available for those who did not receive a paper copy.
Traffic and Transportation Planning
The transportation committee is supporting Engineering staff with a Transportation Network Study in spring 2024. Public engagement is underway, including a 9/26 Open House where residents were invited to contribute their thoughts, concerns, and hopes related to Scarborough’s transportation network. The public is still welcome to provide comments related to transportation and traffic in Scarborough (email ablanchette@scarboroughmaine.org).
Food Drive at Community Services
Scarborough Community Services is collecting non-perishable food items for the local food pantry through the month of October. The items most in need include soups, stews, chilis, cereal, and proteins such as peanut butter, canned chicken, or canned tunas. Items may be dropped off during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Community Services Hub is located at 418 Payne Road.
Revaluation
The Assessor’s office is conducting a town-wide property revaluation in Spring 2024. The intent of the revaluation process is to appraise all property at its current market value, creating a more equitable and fair distribution of the tax burden among taxpayers. The last revaluation was performed in 2019. Details are available on the Assessing page of the Town website.
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