Town News

View the draft Sustaining Scarborough Climate Action Plan and use the comment form to provide feedback. A council workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 21.

Do you pass through the Little Dolphin/Hannaford Drive area of Route One and have thoughts on the temporary traffic safety installations? As the project nears its conclusion, project lead Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) wants to hear your input in a post-installation survey.

Read the latest newsletter for information on the new tax rate, fun fall programs, staff features, what's happening in council meetings, and more.

It's time to see all entries and vote for your favorites in our Summer Photo Contest! See the full album on our Facebook page and enjoy those memories of the season.

The 2026-2027 property tax rate has been set by the Town Assessor. The Town of Scarborough’s new tax rate is now set at $11.68 per $1,000 of property value for the 2027 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The new rate applies to the taxes due on October 15, 2026 and March 15, 2027. Fall tax bills will be sent out in early September.

By Karin Shupe, Scarborough Town Council

So far, nine residents have pulled nomination papers to compete for the three open seats on the Scarborough Town Council this November. While not all nine people may ultimately submit their papers and appear on the ballot, it is encouraging to see so many residents who care enough about our community to step forward and consider public service. 

Learn about some recent board and committee work that has taken shape in 2026. From Planning Board site reviews to Community Services Advisory Board volunteer recruitment planning, a multitude of transportation projects, land purchase applications to review and more, our boards and committees have a significant impact on the town.