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
Council Goals Mid-Year Update
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
Many residents don’t give much thought to town governance, and that’s completely understandable. People tend to spend most of their time focusing on their jobs or families, attending athletic events and other school-related activities, or just enjoying our beaches, conservation areas, and everything else our area has to offer. If you’re like most of my friends and neighbors, the way the Town of Scarborough is managed doesn’t typically enter your mind unless it’s property tax season, a budget referendum is on the ballot, or a new development has cropped up or is proposed nearby.
By Cory Fellows, Scarborough Town Council
Many residents don’t give much thought to town governance, and that’s completely understandable. People tend to spend most of their time focusing on their jobs or families, attending athletic events and other school-related activities, or just enjoying our beaches, conservation areas, and everything else our area has to offer. If you’re like most of my friends and neighbors, the way the Town of Scarborough is managed doesn’t typically enter your mind unless it’s property tax season, a budget referendum is on the ballot, or a new development has cropped up or is proposed nearby.
Scott Doherty, Scarborough Town Council
We sat down with Councilor Doherty to hear his thoughts on some current Town issues, such as affordable housing, the proposed school project, Dunstan TIF district, and more.
By Jon Anderson, Scarborough Town Council
I spoke to many residents at Summerfest and asked two questions - 1) What do you love about Scarborough? and 2) What concerns do you have? Our neighbors beamed with joy as they talked about our beaches, the services available in town, how safe they feel, our great schools and so much more. When I asked about concerns there were a few specific things - lifeguards at the beaches, fixing the traffic light near Lois *ahmm Tom*, better playgrounds, more fast food restaurants and more. I further asked “What do you think about the growth in Town”? In general the message was they would like to see more done to manage growth to make sure we don’t lose what they all love.
By Karin Shupe, Scarborough Town Council
Dear Scarborough Residents, I hear you. I see you. It is hard to miss the signs around Town telling Town Council to vote no on the Dunstan TIF. I read your emails telling us to please slow growth. I read your comments that the Town Council doesn’t care. I felt the same way before I joined the Town Council and after three years on the Council my opinion hasn’t changed.
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.
