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Welcome to Scarborough
Welcome to the Town of Scarborough, Maine, a vibrant place to live, work, and recreate for all ages. Scarborough was incorporated in 1658 and has grown into a robust community with a diverse mix of businesses, neighborhoods, and prominent natural landscapes. In fact, Scarborough Marsh is the largest contiguous tidal marsh in Maine. At the Town of Scarborough, we're committed to serving you. Use this website for more information on events, employment, elections, budget and finances, meeting minutes and agendas, and more.
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![Skaters practice on a modern skatepark with ramps and rails in the foreground, while a large brick building and parking lot are visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778083434/scarboroughmaineorg/hl5nm3szhultldd8cliv/Skatepark2026_40.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778083434/scarboroughmaineorg/hl5nm3szhultldd8cliv/Skatepark2026_40.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778083434/scarboroughmaineorg/hl5nm3szhultldd8cliv/Skatepark2026_40.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778083434/scarboroughmaineorg/hl5nm3szhultldd8cliv/Skatepark2026_40.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778083434/scarboroughmaineorg/hl5nm3szhultldd8cliv/Skatepark2026_40.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778083434/scarboroughmaineorg/hl5nm3szhultldd8cliv/Skatepark2026_40.jpg","width":1844}])
The skate park at Memorial Park is closed as part of some exciting planned improvements to our recreational facilities. A new skate park will be built on a relocated school campus site at a future date. Eight new pickleball courts will be added to the site of the existing skate park, with construction set to begin on May 18, 2026.
![Proposed Paving List for FY27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778596952/scarboroughmaineorg/rjwuenzsoox82jc8cmx6/PavingListforWebsiteFB-FY27-51226.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778596952/scarboroughmaineorg/rjwuenzsoox82jc8cmx6/PavingListforWebsiteFB-FY27-51226.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778596952/scarboroughmaineorg/rjwuenzsoox82jc8cmx6/PavingListforWebsiteFB-FY27-51226.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778596952/scarboroughmaineorg/rjwuenzsoox82jc8cmx6/PavingListforWebsiteFB-FY27-51226.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778596952/scarboroughmaineorg/rjwuenzsoox82jc8cmx6/PavingListforWebsiteFB-FY27-51226.jpg","width":1275}])
Scarborough FY27 paving list.
![Beach Parking Passes Available (Non-Resident Sold Out)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739887995/scarboroughmaineorg/co9ntetynn6lnb90rl5r/FerryBeachLot-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739887995/scarboroughmaineorg/co9ntetynn6lnb90rl5r/FerryBeachLot-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739887995/scarboroughmaineorg/co9ntetynn6lnb90rl5r/FerryBeachLot-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739887995/scarboroughmaineorg/co9ntetynn6lnb90rl5r/FerryBeachLot-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739887995/scarboroughmaineorg/co9ntetynn6lnb90rl5r/FerryBeachLot-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739887995/scarboroughmaineorg/co9ntetynn6lnb90rl5r/FerryBeachLot-2.jpg","width":2200}])
Beach parking passes are now available to purchase for the 2027 summer beach season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Non-resident passes are sold out.
![Deanne Vail, Scarborough Town Assessor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775681178/scarboroughmaineorg/cgdaeswgj6oftdquoda4/DeanneVail2-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775681178/scarboroughmaineorg/cgdaeswgj6oftdquoda4/DeanneVail2-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775681178/scarboroughmaineorg/cgdaeswgj6oftdquoda4/DeanneVail2-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775681178/scarboroughmaineorg/cgdaeswgj6oftdquoda4/DeanneVail2-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775681178/scarboroughmaineorg/cgdaeswgj6oftdquoda4/DeanneVail2-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775681178/scarboroughmaineorg/cgdaeswgj6oftdquoda4/DeanneVail2-2.jpg","width":2200}])
Deanne Vail joined the Town of Scarborough as the new Town Assessor on March 9, 2026. She brings over 10 years of municipal assessing experience after working for the Town of Bar Harbor, Maine Revenue Services in the Property Tax Division, and most recently as the assessor for the City of Biddeford. She also has a background in real estate and 10 years in the banking industry. “Altogether, these roles provided me with a strong foundation in valuation, taxation, and the practical realities of maintaining accurate and equitable municipal systems.”
![Town of Scarborough Presents Fiscal Year 2027 Budget]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774894497/scarboroughmaineorg/vcfinblzvffrcuiwp7dk/FY2027BudgetCover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774894497/scarboroughmaineorg/vcfinblzvffrcuiwp7dk/FY2027BudgetCover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774894497/scarboroughmaineorg/vcfinblzvffrcuiwp7dk/FY2027BudgetCover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774894497/scarboroughmaineorg/vcfinblzvffrcuiwp7dk/FY2027BudgetCover.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774894497/scarboroughmaineorg/vcfinblzvffrcuiwp7dk/FY2027BudgetCover.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1774894497/scarboroughmaineorg/vcfinblzvffrcuiwp7dk/FY2027BudgetCover.jpg","width":2200}])
The municipal budget was formally presented by the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools to the Town Council on Wednesday, April 1. The total combined budget came in at a 7.83% net budget increase, consistent with the average net budget increase of 7.26% for the last five years at the starting point. This equates to a 5.97% increase in the tax rate.
The skate park at Memorial Park is closed as part of some exciting planned improvements to our recreational facilities. A new skate park will be built on a relocated school campus site at a future date. Eight new pickleball courts will be added to the site of the existing skate park, with construction set to begin on May 18, 2026.
Scarborough FY27 paving list.
![FY27 Budget Process and Progress]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646839640/scarboroughmaineorg/y1qzqrbnecfdrrgmwwl5/COUNCIL.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646839640/scarboroughmaineorg/y1qzqrbnecfdrrgmwwl5/COUNCIL.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646839640/scarboroughmaineorg/y1qzqrbnecfdrrgmwwl5/COUNCIL.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646839640/scarboroughmaineorg/y1qzqrbnecfdrrgmwwl5/COUNCIL.png","width":940}])
By Larry Cain, Scarborough Town Council
The Finance Committee received initial spending plans that equaled a net tax increase of about 6%. From early discussions, meetings and community feedback, it became apparent that achieving a 0% increase is not attainable without severe spending cuts that negatively affect services, safety, and students. The basic inflationary pressures that affect all of us are also affecting the costs required to run the town and the schools.
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