Council Outlook
2025 Council Goals
- Long Range Facilities Planning
- Conservation, Sustainability & Resiliency
- Traffic & Transportation
- Growth, Housing & Land Use
- Communication & Community Engagement
Long Range Facilities Planning
Conservation, Sustainability & Resiliency
Traffic & Transportation
Growth, Housing & Land Use
Communication & Community Engagement
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 Jon Anderson, Town Council
Last week the Council unanimously voted against approving the 96-unit senior affordable and workforce housing project contract zone amendment that was proposed by South Portland Housing Authority. For me, it is a great project, but simply in the wrong location. We received a lot of emails and concerns about this project and I just wanted to share some information with residents that I hope you will consider related to this project
By April Sither, Scarborough Town Council Chair
Not a day goes by that I don’t read or hear someone call Scarborough’s elected officials or our Town Manager “greedy.” It’s a common refrain, especially on social media, and I think it’s time we talk about it, honestly and openly. What is at the root of that narrative? Is it just a sound bite? Do people genuinely believe that we would take “backroom” money from developers? Or is it frustration over the perception that we aren’t listening? If so, let me be clear: we are listening, and I’m not interested in committing a felony.
- FY26
By Jon Anderson, Scarborough Town Council
Last week, I checked my 401K and immediately wished I hadn’t. I usually do the grocery shopping in my household. My grocery cart is getting smaller (I’m trying to be better about not grabbing things not on the list!), but the cost at the register doesn't seem to be going down. I bring this mindset as we tackle the 2026 budget, because I know many people are feeling the same financial pressures I am. I really appreciate the modest budget proposal that the Town Manager and Superintendent put forward for FY2026. It showed the same restraint that I am doing at home.
- FY26
Councilor Scott Doherty reflects on his Scarborough experiences over the years that urged him to run for the Town Council, and current major issues affecting Scarborough today.
By Bill Donovan, Scarborough Town Council
Hello Scarborough. It is nice to be back serving on the Town Council. The last 5 years have found me not far away, happily supporting the Scarborough Public Library. SPL is one of Scarborough truly venerable institutions with a stellar Trustee Board, and an (almost) new Library Director and senior staff, both second to none. Today’s Town Council represents new faces for me. Those I served with from 2013-2019 are no longer here. I’ve thus had a chance to assess Councilors and the Council’s work from a new perspective. And what is most pleasing to me is to conclude that this crop is the hardest working group with whom I’ve had the honor to serve.
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.
