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Early Closures


Town Hall offices, Community Services, the pool and fitness center will be CLOSING at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 due to impending winter storm.  Thomas Memorial Library will be closed.  The Recycling Center is closed per the regular weekl…

Library and DEI Committee seeking volunteers for Human Library Project


Thomas Memorial Library is partnering with the Town's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI Committee) to offer a Human Library® event in October of 2023.  The Human Library Organization, a nonprofit founded in 2000 in Copenhagen, Denmark,…

Light Up the Night Sky Fireworks


The South Portland / Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club will be hosting an evening of fireworks on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Fort Williams Park beginning at 6:00 p.m.  This event was postponed on March 4 due to weather.

Meetings to utilize hybrid technology.


The Town Council will begin utilizing hybrid technology during the upcoming council meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023.  The new technology enables members of the council, boards and committees holding meetings within the council chambers, to attend …

Ordinance Committee to continue LD 2003 review


Following the Public Forum on LD 2003 on February 9, 2023, the Ordinance Committee will meet on Thursday, March 9 to continue their review of the draft LD 2003 Zoning Ordinance Amendments.  Committee members Penny Jordan, Caitlin Jordan, and Gretche…

Sgt. Kennedy recognized for 35 years of service


Sergeant Kevin Kennedy of the Cape Elizabeth Police Department has reached 35 years of service with the department!  We congratulate you and offer our appreciation for your commitment to the Cape Elizabeth community!

Maine State Housing Authority accepting applications for Homeowner Assistance Fund


Maine Housing has launched the Homeowner Assistance Fund and is now accepting applications.  The State of Maine received $50 million from the U.S. Treasury's Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF), established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to pr…

Positive air quality report at Pond Cove Elementary School


Following the flooding at Pond Cove Elementary School on February 26, 2023, the Director of Facilities Dave Bagdasarian engaged Abatement Professionals to conduct an air quality test on the afternoon of February 28.  A report was delivered on March …

Great Pond Boat Storage Applications open February 15


Starting on February 15, 2023, the Town will begin accepting applications for seasonal boat storage at Great Pond for town residents.An online application form is available on the Town website or downloaded for printing.  All applications must be su…

Public Hearing confirmed for Wednesday March 1 for citizen petition regarding residential pesticide use


UPDATED: 2/28/23The Town Council has scheduled a Special Meeting to hold a Public Hearing for Wednesday, March 1, 2023, on a citizen petition entitled, “Petition for Enactment of Cape Elizabeth Residential Pesticide Use Ordinance,” pursuant to Counc…

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