We are always looking for ways to improve communication with our community members. Thank you for your patience as we have worked to revamp the Pepperrell Post. As always, if there is anything we can do to better communicate information, please let us know by emailing ERoy@sacomaine.org. Be sure to check out our Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages using the buttons below. You can also see news and updates on the City of Saco website at www.sacomaine.org.
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Did you know that the City of Saco has a YouTube Channel? On our channel you will find City Council Meetings, information about city services and departments, and learn more about the community. If you have any content ideas, please email ADickinson@sacomaine.org.
Check out our latest video from the Pumpkin Harvest Festival!
We are grateful to have been a part of such a wonderful, community-focused day and we are proud of the energy and vibrancy displayed by our community. Join us at the next Saco Main Street event, the Festival of Lights and Parade on Dec. 7.
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Absentee Voting
Absentee voting for the upcoming November 5, 2019, General & Referendum Election began October 7th and will continue through October 31st.
You can vote early in-person, pick up an absentee ballot, or register to vote by stopping by City Hall (300 Main St.) during regular hours. Those hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please visit our website to view sample ballots or for any information/updates for the election.
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Meet the Candidate Forum
Saco Main Street is holding an event that will allow you to engage with and learn more about the candidates in Saco’s Mayoral and City Council elections.
Join them at Saco City Hall on October 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
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Bond Questions Update
The community approved three bond questions as part of the November 7, 2017 election. Of the ten projects included in the three bond questions, some are still in progress, and others have been completed or are nearing completion.
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Dog License Notice
All dog licenses expire Dec. 31. Starting Oct. 15,
you can license your dog for the upcoming 2020 year.
Please visit our website to see information regarding:
- New Licenses
- Renewal Licenses
- Service Dogs
- Kennel Licenses
We also offer online dog licensing. Just follow this link to the State of Maine - Online Dog Licensing:
This service is only available from Oct 15th through Jan. 31st.
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Storm Cleanup and Leaf Collection
Are you cleaning up your yard after last week's storm? The city is accepting brush and small tree limbs at the Transfer Station on Foss Road until October 26th (free of charge). Proof of residency is required. The Transfer Station is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Leaves and yard waste are also accepted at the Transfer Station for free.
The Saco Public Works Department will be doing curbside leaf collection on November 12th! You m
ust use paper bags and we will only accept 20 bags per house. Please note, we do not provide a pick up on private roads or private developments.
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October is Fire Prevention Month. The goal is to raise awareness about fire safety and to help ensure that your home and family are prepared in the event of an emergency.
The theme of this year's fire safety week was "Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape".
Lt. Karl Finley and Firefighter/EMT Tyler Meader of the Saco Fire Department visited Little Horizons Daycare to provide fire safety education, help with a fire drill, and help inspire future heroes.
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Traffic Alert: The bridge on Main Street connecting
Biddeford and Saco will be closed this weekend
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On October 26 & 27, Pan Am Railways and
MaineDOT
will be performing construction work on the railroad tracks and bridge on Main Street in Saco that will impact traffic and
Amtrak Downeaster
service. Main Street (between Water Street and Gooch Street) will be closed for all pedestrian and vehicular traffic during the project happening in front of the Saco Transportation Center. Traffic will be diverted from Main Street to Elm Street. Detour signage will be posted in the area to identify alternate routes, and local businesses will still be accessible up to the project area.
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Age Friendly Saco has been invited as one of 6 organizations nationwide to pilot a community-based Successful Aging Creativity Circle.
If you are over the age of 65, live in the Biddeford/Saco/ Old Orchard Beach area, or any other surrounding community and are interested in participating, you are welcome to join this pilot. For more information on how to join this incredible opportunity to get connected, have fun, and be part of an innovative nationwide project, please contact us at 710-5029
AgeFriendlySaco@gmail.com
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Are you interested in receiving alerts about storm closures, parking ban notifications, and changes to trash collection? Sign up to receive parking ban notifications and you will get all of these updates!
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Proposed Zoning Ordinance
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You can view the project history, drafts of the ordinance, and the final version on our website using the button below.
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Saco's proposed Zoning Ordinance, Site Plan Review Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance went to the City Council for a first reading on Monday, October 21, 2019.
There will be a Public Hearing at the Planning Board Meeting on October 22, 2019 from 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM and Historic Preservation Commission Meeting from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
On October 30, 2019 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, our Planning & Development Team will be answering questions about the process. Please send any questions you have to DClavette@sacomaine.org. Join us in person or tune in to our Facebook page!
On November 4, 2019, the City Council will be holding a Public Hearing for the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
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