Town of Scarborough, Maine

06/17/2026

Share your thoughts on extreme weather and preparedness in our *final* Sustaining Scarborough Quick Poll to help shape our Climate Action Plan. Make your voice heard and help us to develop a Climate Action Plan that is reflective of our community. This poll should take less than 10 minutes and you'll be entered to win a $50 Hannaford gift card.

The Climate Action Plan is part of a "Sustaining Scarborough" initiative to be a practical roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas pollution. The plan is centered around 5 focus areas: Clean Energy & Efficient Buildings, Thriving Natural & Coastal Resources, Sustainable Operations & Waste Management, Smart Land Use & Transportation, and Resilient & Healthy Community. The Plan is scheduled to be completed by September.

Take the Quick Poll👉https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSEWP

06/16/2026

Beginning July 1, Garbage to Garden will be the new curbside trash collection service provider for the Town of Scarborough. There will be no changes to routes, pickup schedules, or bins, so there will be minimal impact to residents.

One new added feature is the ability to sign up for curbside compost pickup (optional, for a fee). Learn more about this feature in the link below.

Curbside composting service launching in Scarborough, Maine on July 1, 2026. Sign up now to reserve your spot — exclusive resident rate from $12/month, or full-service swap at $19/month.

06/15/2026

**** TRAFFIC UPDATE - June 15th, 2026 7:30pm ****

Haigis Pkwy is now open in both directions.

US Route 1 in Scarborough remains closed from Pine Point Road to Old Blue Point Road to all traffic in both directions due to a motor vehicle accident earlier this afternoon involving a Central Maine Power utility pole.

Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

06/15/2026

**** TRAFFIC UPDATE - June 15th, 2026 4:30pm ****

US Route 1 in Scarborough remains closed from Pine Point Road to Old Blue Point Road to all traffic in both directions due to a motor vehicle accident earlier this afternoon involving a Central Maine Power utility pole.

Haigis Pkwy is now closed at Scottow Hill Road to all traffic in both directions due to a wire down that started a grass fire.

It is estimated that both closures will be in effect for several more hours.

Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

06/15/2026

It's a busy day in Scarborough for our Public Safety crews! Thanks to all of our emergency responders and be sure to follow Scarborough, Maine Fire Department and Scarborough Maine Police Department for any urgent updates.

If you’ve noticed an increased presence of Scarborough Fire apparatus throughout town this afternoon, there’s a reason.

A power outage affecting portions of Scarborough has kept our crews busy responding to a variety of incidents, including electrical hazards, fire alarm activations, stalled elevators, and a downed primary power line. At the same time, all three Scarborough ambulances have remained occupied responding to medical emergencies across town.

Since 8:00 a.m., Shift 3 firefighters and on-duty per-diem personnel have responded to 17 calls for service, with many of those incidents occurring this afternoon as a result of the outage.

You may also see fire apparatus from some of our neighboring mutual aid departments assisting with emergency calls while our crews remain committed to other active incidents. This is a normal part of our mutual aid system and helps ensure uninterrupted emergency services for our community.

As always, please stay away from any downed wires or damaged electrical equipment and report hazards to 911. We appreciate everyone’s patience as our firefighters, EMS providers, dispatchers, and mutual aid partners continue working to keep Scarborough safe.

06/10/2026

Election Results🗳️

Here are the unofficial results of the June 9, 2026 election (unofficial until certified by the Town Council in their June 17, 2026 meeting).

𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Total Ballots Cast: 7,224

Board of Education - 3 Year
Gondzar, Donald Scott: 4,776
Weber, Alexander J.: 5,280
Blank: 4,392

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦
Total Ballots Cast: 7,211

Question 1: School Budget
Yes: 4,764
No: 2,235
Blank: 212

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 - 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜
Municipality: Scarborough

United States Senator
Costello, David A: 400
Mills, Janet T: 1,365
Platner, Graham C.: 3,274
LaFlamme, Andrea (Declared Write-In): 27
Blank: 110

Governor
Bellows, Shenna: 957
Jackson, Troy Dale: 739
King, Angus III: 477
Pingree, Hannah M: 1,293
Shah, Nirav D: 1,625
Blank: 85

Representative to Congress (District 1)
Pingree, Chellie: 4,813
Blank: 363
State Senator (District 29)
Carney, Anne M: 507
Blank: 55

State Senator (District 30)
Sato, Eleanor Y: 1,301
Warren, Sophia Bailey: 3,053
Blank: 260

Representative to the Legislature (District 124)
Nathanson, Eric James: 1,972
Blank: 431

Representative to the Legislature (District 125)
Murphy, Kelly Maureen Noonan: 1,787
Blank: 268

Representative to the Legislature (District 126)
Gattine, Andrew: 618
Blank: 100

Judge of Probate
Aranson, Paul: 4,374
Blank: 802

Sheriff
Joyce, Kevin J: 4,354
Blank: 822

District Attorney (District 2)
Adams, Valerie A: 1,531
Sartoris, Jacqueline A: 2,604
Blank: 1,041

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 - 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧
Municipality: Scarborough

United States Senator
Collins, Susan M: 1,756
Blank: 163

Governor
Bush, Jonathan J: 605
Charles, Robert B: 370
Jones, David J: 87
Libby, James D: 18
Mason, Garrett Paul: 192
McCarthy, Owen Z: 92
Midgley, Benjamin T: 438
Wessels, Robert J: 19
Blank: 98

Representative to Congress (District 1)
Pietrowicz, Joshua James: 569
Russell, Ronald C: 989
Blank: 361

State Senator (District 29)
Maietta, Vincent A: 104
Blank: 33

State Senator (District 30)
White, Harry J: 1,442
Blank: 340

Representative to the Legislature (District 124)
Doherty, Scott W: 670
Blank: 129

Representative to the Legislature (District 126)
Mongue, Ethan E: 277
Blank: 81

These are also posted on our website homepage: https://www.scarboroughmaine.org/stay-connected/town-news/default/~board/town-news/post/june-9-2026-election

06/09/2026

Today is Election Day, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Polls are open at Scarborough High School until 8:00pm. Absentee ballots will also be accepted at the Town Hall entrance dropbox until this time.

Learn more about this election at https://www.scarboroughmaine.org/departments/town-clerk/elections

06/04/2026

📢♻️Town of Scarborough Announces New Waste Management Partnership with Garbage to Garden, Beginning July 1

The Town of Scarborough has announced that effective July 1, 2026, Garbage to Garden will assume the town’s trash and recycling contract from longtime provider Casella Waste Systems.

Scarborough residents will continue to receive weekly curbside trash and single-stream recycling collection with no interruption in service during the transition. It also offers the new expanded optional benefit of weekly curbside compost pickup. Collection routes and schedules will remain the same throughout town.

The service contract for the Town of Scarborough was awarded to Garbage to Garden through a competitive bid process. The Portland-based company helped popularize curbside composting across New England and brings more than a decade of collection logistics, technology, and resident engagement experience to the partnership. The Scarborough contract is the company’s second full municipal trash and recycling contract, following a successful launch in the City of Bath in July 2025. "In addition to competitive pricing, other factors including a willingness to make this transition seamless to residents, a new fleet of vehicles, and a commitment to customer service, confirmed that Garbage to Garden offered the best proposal and is the right partner for the Town," said Tom Hall, Scarborough Town Manager.

Also beginning July 1 with the start of the new service provider, households will have the option for the opt-in service at a cost for a dedicated composting bin for weekly pickup of food scraps, yard waste, and other compostable materials alongside their regular trash and recycling collection. “We're looking forward to offering curbside composting to Scarborough residents on a subscription basis as part of everyday trash and recycling service,” said Jami Fitch, Scarborough’s Sustainability Manager. “This is something our community has been asking for, and we’re excited to make it happen.”

“Scarborough is exactly the kind of community we’ve been building toward — one that wants trash, recycling, and composting to work together as a single, integrated system rather than as separate services bolted on over time,” said Tyler Frank, Founder and President of Garbage to Garden “We’re grateful for the Town’s confidence in us and are committed to delivering a program that residents will notice immediately.”

Curbside composting in Scarborough is an opt-in program, and residents are encouraged to sign up now to reserve their spot ahead of the July 1 launch. Two service levels are available exclusively to Scarborough residents: A full-service plan, which includes weekly curbside pickup on trash day and a clean bucket swap each week; and a Scarborough Resident Rate plan, which includes weekly pickup and a 12-gallon bin delivered at the start of service (residents clean their own bin). Both plans accept all food scraps, including meat, dairy, and cooked foods. To sign up or learn more, visit garbagetogarden.org/curbside-compost-scarborough-maine.php or call (207) 332-0277.

Garbage To Garden

06/01/2026

While pickleball court construction is underway on the site of the former skate park, we are seeking community feedback on plans for the new, revitalized skate park. See below for upcoming opportunities, including:

👉 Survey: Share feedback regarding the amenities and design preferences of the new skate park. *June 10 deadline!*

https://americanrampcompany.com/surveys/scarborough-me-skatepark/

👉 Community Engagement Meeting: Discuss potential skate park features and equipment options, and review the survey results. June 25, 5:00pm, at the Public Safety Building (275 US Route One)

All of this information is also available on the project page of our website at https://www.scarboroughmaine.org/stay-connected/municipal-projects/pickleball-skatepark-project

We're planning for the future of the Scarborough Skate Park, and we want to hear from YOU! Help shape the next chapter of the park by sharing your ideas and vision for a space that serves skaters and the community for years to come.

📋Take the Survey
Share your ideas for skate park features, amenities, and design preferences. The survey will remain open through June 10.
🔗 https://americanrampcompany.com/surveys/scarborough-me-skatepark/

🗣️Community Engagement Meeting
Join us on June 25 at 5:00 PM in the Public Safety Meeting Conference Room to discuss ideas, review survey results, and help shape the future of the park.