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Town Council Corner
As the Town Council discusses relevant issues in Scarborough, learn more about their perspective and how you can join the conversation. Council Corner articles serve as a way for councilors to educate and expand upon these topics outside of the meeting setting. They often encourage public participation through sharing links to recent or upcoming meetings and inviting public comment. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Scarborough Town Council.
By Bill Donovan, Scarborough Town Council
The Town Council met in January for its annual “goals” session to identify the issues and projects it intends to focus on for the coming year. This effort not only establishes the matters it intends to address but also sets the stage for the spring budget analysis that leads to a new budget on July 1, 2026. The process of goal setting is based on the analysis that both Councilors and Town Departments have undertaken, all with input from the public.
By Karin Shupe, Scarborough Town Council
Scarborough is turning into one of the largest municipalities in the state. With approximately 50 square miles of land, we are a diverse community of coastlines, forests, farms, commercial zones, and residential zones. As our population has exploded over the last ten years, going from 18,000 in 2015 to over 24,000 today, we have seen and felt the impact of this growth.
By Cory Fellows, Scarborough Town Council Chair
Happy 2026! According to our smartphones and recently unwrapped wall calendars, the new year started on January 1st. The Scarborough Town Council actually turned the page back in November with the seating of the latest edition of the Council and the election of leadership. I was honored to be chosen as Chair, and to join my colleagues in supporting Larry Cain as Vice Chair. I look forward to working with Larry, the rest of the Council, and Town staff. We’ve already had many productive conversations, and are putting together a full docket for the coming year.
By Michelle Hayes, Scarborough Town Council
As Scarborough’s newest Town Councilor, I’ve hit the ground running since my swearing in ceremony on November 19. I’ve had the good fortune to met dozens of engaged citizens through our informal Cake with the Councilors sessions, with the goal of understanding what’s “top of mind” for folks, as they navigate life in Scarborough.
By Jon Anderson, Scarborough Town Council
Our new Council is off to a fast start! At our November 19th meeting, we held our second workshop on growth—a topic that’s on many people’s minds. Growth can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to wonder how it will affect our town. The good news? We have tools, ideas, and a community that cares deeply about getting this right.
Council Chair Reports
Every few months, the Town Council Chair provides a full update to councilors on anticipated upcoming agenda items, current and future initiatives, and a general timeline for action items on current issues. These reports give a comprehensive look at the most timely issues under Town Council review.
