Town of Scarborough, Maine

10/14/2026

Thursday (10/15/26) Scheduled Drone Work at Pine Point

Please be aware that Town staff will perform important survey work at Pine Point on Thursday, 10/15, between 7:00 am and 12:00 pm. They will use aerial drones to complete a survey of the beach and dune system to document changes over time. This survey is done annually and was initiated as part of the Town's Vulnerability Assessment.

Questions may be directed to the Town of Scarborough Engineering and Technical Services Department at (207) 730-4040.

10/12/2026

Town offices are closed today, Monday, October 12th for Indigenous Peoples Day. Trash collection will remain on schedule this week.

Town Hall reopens tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th and early voting is available.

10/10/2026

10/08/2026

Yesterday a group of residents living in the Kaler-Vaill retirement community on Black Point Road took the Metro Connect van to Town Hall to vote in the upcoming election!

This summer, a 100-year-old resident spoke during the public comment period at a Town Council meeting to stress the value of expanding the Greater Portland Metro public transit route to include Kaler-Vaill Independent Living residence, home to 15 retired women. She spoke about how their residents were ideal customers for the Metro transit, as many residents don't drive and need to attend regular appointments. The Council supported the request and our Town Manager successfully expanded the Metro pilot's route.

Greater Portland Metro service in Scarborough launched this week, and we were happy to see their efforts to be included in the route paid off!

Early voting also began this week and will be available at Town Hall during regular hours, Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:00pm (Extended hours: Saturday, October 24, 8:00am-12:00pm).

Learn more about voting: https://www.scarboroughmaine.org/stay-connected/municipal-projects/voting-elections

Learn more about Metro service in Scarborough (FREE through month of October and on Election Day): https://www.gpmetro.org/metro-service-in-scarborough/

10/08/2026

Stop by the Scarborough Fire Department Open House next week to meet our first responders and enjoy some interactive activities and treats! All ages welcome

We are one week away from the 2026 Scarborough Fire Department Open House! We hope you will join us next Thursday, October 15th: 5-730P at our Scarborough Public Safety Building (275 US Route 1).

At 6PM, the Maine State Fire Marshal Office will be conducting a live burn demonstration providing attendees a first hand view of the effectiveness of residential sprinkler systems.

There will be free hot dogs, cup cakes and waters for all!

We hope to see you in one week!!

10/05/2026

Connectivity isn't just convenience, it's safety. Officer Ted Gagnon explains why he thinks the radios are one of the more critical pieces of officer safety equipment that they have.

Many key components of the existing radio infrastructure have reached or exceeded their expected service life and are no longer supported by the manufacturers to repair or replace when failures occur. Police officers face daily challenges with staying in communication with each other and the dispatch center.

On the local referendum ballot in this November election is an ask for authorization for up to $6 million to fund a significant municipal two-way radio communications system upgrade for public safety, public service, and school departments in Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach. The total project cost is expected to be closer to $12.4 million; the Town is requesting a Congressionally Directed Spending grant to meet the remaining need not covered locally.

A modernized system would address coverage gaps among officers and dispatch. Having constant connection means that we can count on our public safety personnel to be reachable in times of emergency.

Learn more (and see the new FAQ section) on our project webpage: https://www.scarboroughmaine.org/stay-connected/municipal-projects/radio-communications-upgrade

🗳️ Early voting started TODAY at Town Hall and is available Monday-Thursday from 7:00am-5:00pm through October 29th. No need to wait until Election Day (November 3rd) to vote!

Scarborough Maine Police Department

10/01/2026

Join us for the Scarborough Fire Department’s Community Open House on Thursday, October 15th, from 5:00–7:30 PM at the Scarborough Public Safety Building!

Come meet your first responders, explore our apparatus, and enjoy activities and demonstrations for all ages.

This event is FREE and open to the public! We hope to see you there!

09/30/2026

On the local referendum ballot in this upcoming November election is an ask for authorization for up to $6 million to fund a significant municipal two-way radio communications system upgrade for public safety, public service, and school departments in Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach. Many key components of the existing radio infrastructure have reached or exceeded their expected service life and are no longer supported by the manufacturers to repair or replace when failures occur.

There are also coverage gaps that would be improved by modernizing the system. In this video, Scarborough Fire Chief Rich Kindelan calls a fellow firefighter over the radio to show the coverage issues the department experiences on a daily basis when responding to emergency calls. The firefighter was driving in the area of Eight Corners, not far from the center of town and the Public Safety Building tower. Conditions worsen in areas on the edge of town like North Scarborough and the beach communities. The upgraded radio system on the ballot in the November referendum election would address these signal issues.

Learn more about the radio project at https://www.scarboroughmaine.org/stay-connected/municipal-projects/radio-communications-upgrade

Scarborough, Maine Fire Department
Scarborough Maine Police Department

09/30/2026

Looking to get outside this beautiful fall weekend 🍂? Join us at Scarborough Marsh on Saturday, October 3, for our annual End of Season Fall Cleanup 🧹!

From 9 am–12 pm, help us clean up the marsh and beaches and winterize the Nature Center. We'll have plenty of snacks and refreshments to fuel your morning on the marsh.

Registration is not required, but it’s nice to know if you’re coming! Dress in layers and wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy.

Thanks to Back Cove Financial for generously sponsoring this fall clean-up and to Scarborough Land Trust, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, and the Town of Scarborough, Maine, for their support.

Learn more below.

https://maineaudubon.org/events/earth-day-cleanup-at-scarborough-marsh/