City of Portland, Maine

09/14/2026

NEW! Make a note of our expanded walk-in vaccination hours:

- Mondays | 9AM-4PM | Flu Vaccines Only
- Fridays | 9AM-1PM | All Vaccines Available - Including the Flu.

No appointment needed during walk-in hours!

Mondays mean walk-in flu vaccines!

Getting your flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines can help protect yourself and your community from serious illnesses.

Visit 39 Forest Avenue TODAY from 9AM-4PM to get your flu vaccine. No appointment necessary!

Today doesn't work? You can also visit us:
-Fridays, 9AM-1PM! No appointments needed to get any of our vaccines - including the flu shot!
-Mondays, 9AM-4PM! No appointment needed to get the flu shot!
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED DURING WALK-IN HOURS!
-By scheduling an appointment with our staff by calling 207-874-8446 !

NOTE: Walk-in hours will not be held on holidays or on select days. Closure will be announced in advance.

09/11/2026

City News Round Up: Friday, September 11, 2026 - https://alrt.se/u/LpoT1snyPA

09/10/2026

REMINDER - Open House tonight!

You are invited to view and comment on the draft street design concept for Franklin Street at tonight’s presentation and open house!

When: Thursday, September 10th | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library (5 Monument Square)

The project team will kick off with a presentation at 5:30 PM, followed by an open house where you can review the draft design concept for different segments of Franklin Street, including not only the proposed street layout, but also concepts for the adjacent public realm, open space, and opportunities for development parcels along a redesigned Franklin Street.

We look forward to seeing you tonight !

09/10/2026

New! You can now sign up to receive "Cruise Ship Outbreak Alerts" through our City Alerts. 🆕

If we are notified by the Maine CDC or Federal CDC about a docking cruise ship with an outbreak, anyone enrolled in this notification group will receive a message through our mass notification system.

Visit PortlandMaine.Gov/TourismPH to learn more, sign up, and find more tips to prevent common seasonal illnesses!

You can also sign up directly at PortlandMaine.Gov/StayConnected.

09/09/2026

Please join us for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 8:30 AM, at the 9/11 Memorial at Fort Allen Park.

City officials, Portland Maine Fire Department, and Portland Maine Police Department will gather for a wreath laying ceremony, followed by a moment of silence at 8:46 AM, to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

Read full details:
https://www.portlandmaine.gov/?contentId=186dc56b-e3a5-4c2c-8c09-e69b3fb54d2b

09/08/2026

We're excited to share the draft concept plan for Franklin Street! Visit reimaginingfranklin.me to review the draft plan and leave comments.

REMINDER: The Reimagining Franklin Street open house will be held this Thursday, September 10. The open house will start with a presentation at 5:30, followed by a chance to review the draft plans and talk to project staff about your feedback.

09/08/2026

The Health and Human Services & Public Safety Committee meets TONIGHT, Tuesday, September 8 at 5:30 PM.⁠ Visit PortlandMaine.gov/Agendas to read the full agenda and get the participation link.⁠

5:30 PM:
- Announcements

- Review and Approval of Minutes from July 14, 2026.

- Update from City Social Services Director: 2026-2027 Winter Warming Emergency Shelter.

- Update from City Public Health Director: Opt-In Notifications for Cruise Ship Outbreaks.

- Public Safety Update from City Police Chief

Next meeting: October 13, 2026.

09/07/2026

Join us at the next City Council meeting to discuss key community projects and updates! Here's a preview of the meeting, visit PortlandMaine.Gov/Agendas to read the full agenda.

When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 📅⁠
⁠Where: Council Chambers, City Hall (2nd Floor) or via livestream 📍⁠
⁠Time: 5:00 PM 🕓️⁠
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MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Honors & Proclamations: Recognizing Michael Brennan with a Distinguished Service Award along with other proclamations.

Housing & Infrastructure Funding
- Appropriating $386,037 from Jill C. Duson Housing Trust Fund to Hope Acts for energy efficiency and structural rehabilitation at Hope House.
- Approving agreement with MaineDOT for traffic signal improvements across 14 intersections along State St., High St., and Forest Ave., allocating $100,000 for city-requested design changes (two-way conversion and bike facilities).

Opioid Settlement Funds: Amending Chapter 2 of City Code to formalize a dedicated fund for managing national opioid settlement revenues, including adding emergency winter warming shelter services to the priority usage list.

Police & Justice Grants
- Accepting a $73,721 federal Justice Assistance Grant; Accepting $20,000 in additional grant funding for Victim and Witness Advocacy Services.
- Accepting a $151,500 grant from Workforce & Enterprise Operations for the Portland Jetport TSA K9 Unit.

Traffic & Environmental Infrastructure
- Adjusting Fore Street parking schedules to add residential parking capacity near Casco Bay Lines terminal.
- Accepting a $151,500 grant for the Portland Jetport TSA K9 Unit.
- Accepting $500,000 in assessment funding and $1,000,000 in clean-up funding from the U.S. EPA Brownfields program.

GET INVOLVED
- Watch Live: Stream the meeting in our Agenda Portal.
- Public Comment: Submit written comments by 12:00 PM the day before the meeting to [email protected]. Please include your name, address, and the relevant order number.

09/04/2026

City News Round Up: Friday, September 4, 2026 - https://alrt.se/u/qxzT8sARyz

09/04/2026

Portland City Hall and City offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Trash and recycling will be collected as normal. ⁠
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