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It's Time to Vote!
Tody Justice, Town Clerk
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There will be a School Budget Validation Referendum Election and a Special Municipal/referendum Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Absentee Ballots are available at Town Hall during regular business hours. Voting in the presence of the Town Clerk without a reason will end on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Regular business hours are: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
You may request an Absentee Ballot by contacting the Town Clerk's Office at 207-730-4020.
Voting will take place at the High School Alumni Gymnasium on Election Day, Tuesday, June 11, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
During both early voting and on Election Day please stop by the Town's information table to take a recycling survey about what can and cannot go into your curbside recycling bins. The survey will just take a minute and your participation will help us better provide educational materials to your fellow residents.
For further information on Absentee Voting and Voter Registration, please contact the Scarborough Town Clerk's Office at 207-730-4020.
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Recycling Outreach Program Starts June 18th
Jami Fitch, Sustainability Coordinator
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We're kicking off our new recycling outreach initiative on June 18th. Summer interns will hit the streets to check recycling carts on our Tuesday trash route to make sure they contain only items that can be recycled.
We've noticed more and more trash and other non-recyclable items in recycling carts. Trash mixed with recycling costs the Town thousands of dollars each month in disposal fees. Our new effort is designed to let you know which items can go in recycling carts and which should go in the trash. Our goal is to improve recycling habits and reduce waste disposal costs.
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30-Day Notice Reminder
Lisa Saulle, Deputy Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer
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On Friday, May 24, 2019, the 30-Day Demand Notices were mailed to Scarborough property owners that have a balance due on their 2018-2019 property taxes. A 30-Day Demand Notice is a legal notice that informs a property owner that there is a real estate property tax balance due along with demand fees and interest up through May 24th. During the 30 day period, interest does not continue to accrue giving the property owner the opportunity to bring the taxes current. If the property tax balance is not paid by June 24, 2019, the held interest and fees will be added to the unpaid balance and a tax lien will be filed at the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds.
Please note, the notice only applies to the 2018-2019 tax year and does not reflect any outstanding tax balances from previous years. If you have any questions concerning the 30-Day Demand Notice, please contact the Revenue Office at 207-730-4010.
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Scarborough Public Schools News
Kelly Johnston, SPS Central Office
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Scarborough Public Schools is pleased to announce that the School Board voted unanimously on May 16th to accept the recommendation from Superintendent Kukenberger to appoint Susan Ketch to the position of the high school's next principal. Ms. Ketch was previously the interim principal at the high school this last school year. Prior to that, Ms. Ketch was an Assistant Principal with the high school for over 25 years, and has been with SPS since 1984. As quoted by Dr. Kukenberger, "the Scarborough community is fortunate to obtain a high school principal of such caliber."
 Beginning August 1, 2019, Scarborough Schools will have a new one year leader at its helm - Sandy Prince. Mr. Prince will join Scarborough Schools after retiring on June 30th from RSU 14 (Windham/Raymond) where he was the Superintendent for the past 16 years. Mr. Prince has 39 years of experience in education, and has carried several titles, including special education teacher, principal, Director of Special Services and a curriculum planning administrator.
As State law requires new retirees to wait at least 30 days before accepting a position in any district, Mr. Prince can start work in Scarborough on August 1. Jo Anne Sizemore will serve as Superintendent for the month of July.
Scarborough Schools will be honoring their "Class of 2019" retirees at their June 6th School Board meeting. This year's group of retiring professionals includes classroom teachers, support teachers, physical education teachers, a music teacher, a school nurse, and an administrative assistant, to name a few. Their years of service with Scarborough Public Schools ranges from 6 years to 39 years! We would like to congratulate and thank our retirees for their years of service and dedication to our students, and we wish them many years of happiness in the next chapter of their lives. The "Class of 2019" includes: Randee-Sue Allen, Anne Antz, Joy Drew, Anne Dudley, Betsy Gianetta, Pam Gill, Lois Grocki, Donna Hanf, Mary Stuart-Hillman, Denise Turner, Margaret Wallace, Susan Weil-Hackett and Martha Whitton.
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We're the The Place to Be This Summer!
Celeste Shinay, Scarborough Public Library
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Parents and caregivers, keep children from birth to high school motivated to READ and LEARN during school vacation through the Scarborough Public Library's annual Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is A Universe of Stories. Readers can explore challenges, earn badges, and track reading through printed reading logs-or virtually through a new digital platform called Beanstack. Both offer great ways for families on the go to stay connected with the Library. All this wonderful programming is made possible through the generous financial support of the Library Friends.
Registration opens Monday, June 10. The Library has also planned a Summer Kick-off Celebration on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:00 pm at the Wentworth School Café featuring the band, Bee Parks and the Hornets. The room will be buzzing with energy as Bee Parks and her Hornet trio perform a rockin' music concert. Puppetry and audience participation will get everyone up and moving to a playlist of original songs that promote kindness, equality, self-confidence, social justice, and environmental awareness.
Click here for the complete article
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Our Community Services Brochure Your Way
Nicole Hall, Administrative Coordinator, Community Services
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Scarborough Community Services realizes some households like to have a physical copy of the three annual brochures they can use as a reminder to register or to mark up with notes. It is always an option for anyone to stop by and pick up a copy at no cost but we have also started registration for the brochures to be mailed directly to you!
Beginning with the Fall 2019 Brochure (typically available in July), we will offer the opportunity for any household (regardless of residency) to subscribe to the annual brochures. For $10 per year, you will receive the printed brochures in the mail prior to registration periods so that you have an ample amount of time to make plans. If you are interested in this added service, you may register in the Community Services Office at 259 US Route One in Scarborough, or online.
We will continue to post new additions and changes to our programs on our website. This is also where all of our digital brochures reside. Brochures are usually posted online and then available in print form in our office and at the Scarborough Public Library several weeks later.
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Meet Your Town Employees
Heidi McNinch, Human Resources Coordinator
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On Monday, May 6th, Zachary Cashman was promoted to the position of Fleet Maintenance Tech I with the Public Works Department. Zach originally joined the Public Works Department in April of 2018 as a Vehicle Maintenance Intern through the Town's collaboration with Southern Maine Community College. As an intern, Zach worked with other Public Works employees learning how to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on Town vehicles and equipment while gaining experience in standard practices and methods relating to the automotive trade.
Zach recently graduated from Southern Maine Community College with a degree in Automotive Technology and attended Scarborough High School.
Welcome Zach, we're glad your here!
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About the Scarborough Town Newsletter
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Welcome to the official newsletter of the Town of Scarborough, Maine. Brought to you by a team of Town staff, our mission is to keep you informed about town events and activities.
Please note that the newsletter articles are intended to be brief and will often point you back to a link on the Town's Website or Facebook page. The website is the heart of the communication network within town and is the central repository for information on Town government.
Your newsletter team:
| Tody Justice, Town Clerk |
Catherine Morrison, Public Library |
| Audra Keenan, Community Services |
Sean Bushway, IT |
| Heidi McNinch, Human Resources |
Brian Longstaff, Codes & Planning |
Kelly Johnston, Scarborough Public Schools
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Michael Thurlow, Fire Department |
| Kim Sperlich, Police Department |
Ruth Porter, Finance |
| Leona Oceania, Public Works |
Larissa Crockett, Administration |
| Magdalena Slawiec, SEDCO |
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2019 Scarborough Town Council
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Peter Hayes, Chair
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Katy Foley, Vice Chair
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Shawn Babine
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Jean-Marie Caterina
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William Donovan
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Don Hamill
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Paul Johnson
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