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Biddeford, with a population of over 21,000 people, is Maine’s sixth largest city.

Construction continues on Phase 2 the Alfred Street Sewer Separation Project.The traffic plan for this phase of the proj...
06/12/2026

Construction continues on Phase 2 the Alfred Street Sewer Separation Project.

The traffic plan for this phase of the project originally called for two-way traffic flows through the work zone. With work now underway, we have determined that alternating one-way traffic is the safest option for drivers. As a reminder, please travel cautiously through the work zone and follow all instructions from flaggers.

Yesterday, Maine Water completed an emergency dig at the intersection of Prospect and Porter Streets to repair a water main. Please note that this unexpected work was not related to this project or completed by the City.

During the Alfred Street Sewer Separation Project, the previous single-pipe sewer system will be replaced with separate pipes for sewer and stormwater flows. Once the replacement is complete, stormwater runoff will be discharged directly into receiving waterbodies, while wastewater will be treated before discharge, improving water quality. We thank you for your patience as we work to complete this critical work.

Biddeford's complete results from the June 9, 2026 Municipal & School Budget Referendum and State Primary Election are n...
06/10/2026

Biddeford's complete results from the June 9, 2026 Municipal & School Budget Referendum and State Primary Election are now available on our website: https://biddefordmaine.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/524.

The seven elected members of the Charter Revision Commission will be Michael Swanton (Ward 1), Scott Whiting (Ward 2), Richard Rhames (Ward 3), Robert Mills (Ward 4), Cat Bates (Ward 5), Norman Belanger (Ward 6), and Samuel Pecor (Ward 7). Mayor LaFountain will appoint two additional members to this Commission.

The School Budget Validation passed with 3,024 "Yes" votes out of 4,252 votes cast.

Please join us in thanking our Interim City Clerk and Clerk’s Office staff, our election workers, and our Public Works and Facilities staff for the work they do to make sure each election runs smoothly for Biddeford voters.

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Biddeford voters will participate in the Municipal & School Budget Referendum and State Primar...
06/08/2026

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Biddeford voters will participate in the Municipal & School Budget Referendum and State Primary Election. The polls will be open at the Biddeford High School Tiger Gym (20 Maplewood Ave) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Voters who are registered to the Democratic Party or Republican Party will participate in their party's Primary Election for U.S. Senator, Representative to Congress, Governor, State Senator, State Representative, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, District Attorney, and County Commissioner. If you are a registered voter but are unenrolled, you can choose to vote in any ONE party's primary of your preference.

On the local ballot, all voters will be asked if they favor approving the budget for the upcoming school year and will select candidates for the Charter Revision Commission.

Parking on Election Day is available at the Tiger Gym and Steve White Gym parking lots. There are two accessible van parking spaces and three additional accessible parking spaces reserved for voters in the parking lot next to the Center of Technology. To access these spaces, voters must enter the parking lot from its entrance on Main Street. There are also nine spaces that will be reserved in the Tiger Gym parking lot for accessible parking. To access these spaces, take a right turn when entering the parking lot.

As a reminder, absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. A secure drop box for absentee ballots is located next to the back stairs of City Hall on the South Street side of the building for a convenient drop-off option. The City Clerk's office will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Election Day to collect ballots. Between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., ballots must be returned to the secure drop box. Please do not bring ballots to the polls.

For more information, please visit www.biddefordmaine.org/elections.

UPDATE: Tour registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Join us for a tour of City Hall on Saturday, June ...
06/05/2026

UPDATE: Tour registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest!

Join us for a tour of City Hall on Saturday, June 13 at 10 AM. Your expert tour guides will share the history of this building as they lead you through the space. To culminate the tour, participants may climb the 70 narrow steps inside the City Hall clock tower to get a behind-the-scenes look at the clock mechanism.

This tour can accommodate approximately 10 people and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please fill out the following form to register: https://www.biddefordmaine.org/FormCenter/City-Hall-Tours-50/City-Hall-Tour-Registration-168. If you aren’t able to join us this time, stay tuned for information about additional tour dates later this year

The City recently made the decision to remove the public grills located throughout our park system. While we understand ...
06/05/2026

The City recently made the decision to remove the public grills located throughout our park system. While we understand that these grills have been enjoyed by many residents and visitors over the years, the decision was made after careful consideration of several ongoing safety and maintenance concerns.

In recent years, we have experienced an increase in incidents involving grills being left unattended while in use, creating a significant fire risk to park users, surrounding vegetation, and nearby facilities. In addition, staff have regularly encountered grills that were not properly extinguished, requiring intervention to ensure public safety.

The grills have also been subject to vandalism and misuse, resulting in damage that has increased maintenance costs and reduced their safe operation. Unfortunately, we have also observed instances where grills were being used in ways that were not intended, creating additional safety hazards for both users and other visitors enjoying the parks.

As stewards of public spaces, the City has a responsibility to provide a safe environment for all residents and visitors. After evaluating the frequency of these issues, the costs associated with repairs and maintenance, and the potential liability associated with unsafe use, the decision was made to remove the grills from City parks.

We recognize that this change may be disappointing to some park users. However, the decision was made with the overall safety of our community in mind. We remain committed to providing clean, safe, and enjoyable parks and recreational spaces for everyone and will continue to evaluate amenities and park improvements that best serve the needs of our residents.

The City of Biddeford receives federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the U.S...
06/03/2026

The City of Biddeford receives federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funds may be used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, eliminate slum or blight, or address urgent community needs.

Please help us determine which eligible activities should be prioritized for funding by completing this short survey before June 30, 2026: https://arcg.is/1PXG5L5.

Summer days are right around the corner! Please take a moment to review the following reminders as you plan your next tr...
06/02/2026

Summer days are right around the corner! Please take a moment to review the following reminders as you plan your next trip to one of Biddeford’s three public beaches.

🏖️ Beach Permits
Beach Permits are required to park in any of the beach parking lots or the on-street permitted areas from 8 AM – 5 PM between June 15 and Labor Day. They can be purchased online or in the City Clerk’s Office.

A full-season permit for residents is $35 for the first vehicle registered to an address, $20 for any additional vehicle at the same address, or $20 for residents ages 65+. A full-season permit for non-residents is $245. Non-residents can also opt purchase 1-day, 3-day, or 7-day passes at kiosks located in the beach parking areas.

🛟 Lifeguards
Lifeguards are on duty at Biddeford Pool Beach between 10 AM and 5 PM during the beach season. At Fortunes Rocks Beach, lifeguards are on duty when tides permit beach access. There are no lifeguards on duty at Middle Beach.

🚻 Restrooms
The Pool Beach bathhouse offers two personal restroom stalls, two family restroom stalls, and a patio with outdoor showers, and is open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM. Port-a-potties are available at Fortunes Rocks.

🐕 Dogs
Dogs are prohibited on the City’s public beaches between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from May 25 to September 15. Before and after hours, dogs must be leashed.

🦽 Accessibility
Biddeford Pool Beach offers accessibility mats at the main entrance for easy beach access. Free beach wheelchair rentals are available by reservation from June 15 – August 31. Please visit www.biddefordrec.com to learn more and reserve.

Visit www.biddefordmaine.org/beaches to find more information about Biddeford beaches, as well as links to our online beach permit purchasing portal and beach wheelchair reservation form.

Reminder: The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the June 9, 2026 Election is Thursday, June 4 at 4:00 p.m. Requ...
06/01/2026

Reminder: The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the June 9, 2026 Election is Thursday, June 4 at 4:00 p.m.

Requests can be made by phone at 207-571-1662 or in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall during normal business hours. They may also be made online through the State of Maine’s Online Absentee Ballot Request Service: https://absenteeballotrequest.sos.maine.gov/.

Absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. A secure drop box for absentee ballots is located next to the back stairs of City Hall on the South Street side of the building. The City Clerk's office will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Election Day to collect ballots. Between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., ballots must be returned to the secure drop box. Please do not bring ballots to the polls.

The City Clerk’s office will be open from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2025 for voter registration activities only. The Clerk's Office can only be accessed from the Main Street entrance to City Hall during this time.

Visit www.biddefordmaine.org/elections to access the Absentee Ballot Request Form, review the Notice of Amounts and sample ballot, and find information on how to register to vote.

On June 3 at 6 PM, the Biddeford Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on the following chapters for the Comprehensi...
05/30/2026

On June 3 at 6 PM, the Biddeford Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on the following chapters for the Comprehensive Plan:
🟢 Natural Resources
🟢 Natural Water Resources
🟢 Existing Land Use
🟢 Future Land Use
🟢 Historic Archaeological Resources

Find the draft chapters and remote participation information in the agenda packet: https://biddefordme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2998/files/agenda/8510.

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Biddeford, ME
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