Town News

The Town is coordinating with Gorham Sand & Gravel and Maine Water on water main replacement work in Pine Point. Read more on the timing and details.

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.

While you may be making your own New Year's resolutions and aspirations, the Town Council sets their goals each January to lay the ground work for the year ahead. They're off to a strong start after an extended workshop last Saturday, and will vote on them in their next meeting. Read the latest newsletter for more information.

The start of the year is a fundamental time for preparing for the months ahead in the Town of Scarborough. Based on the FY2026 budget, ongoing issues, and defined council goals, here are some anticipated areas we can expect to hear more about in 2026.

The Scarborough Town Council passed a resolution to express concerns with LD 1829, legislation that significantly impacts a municipality's ability to regulate and manage growth. The legislation, passed in 2025 and set to go into effect in July 2026, LD 1829 "An Act to Build Housing for Maine Families and Attract Workers to Maine Businesses by Amending the Laws Governing Municipal Land Use Decisions", would significantly increase housing density and limit a community’s ability to control of the rate of growth.

Trash collection will remain on schedule for the MLK Jr. holiday week. (January 19th - 23rd, 2026)

The HHW Days for 2026 have been scheduled!