Of note, the following administrative action items are underway and expect to be completed as soon as possible.
Due to updated CDC Community Sports Guidelines, Fitzpatrick Stadium, Memorial Stadium and Athletic Fields are closed until December 14.
Check in on the tree & its surroundings throughout the season. Monument Square is beautiful after a gentle snowfall!
The 40' Balsam Fir, located at 96 Florida Avenue in Portland, is being donated by Hilary Carr Shorey and James Shorey.
The City Clerk is seeking applications for several vacancies on various boards and committees.
Additional information is available on the City’s website or by calling 207-874-8677. Deadline for submission is December 4, 2020.
he Council went into executive session to get guidance from the City legal team.
The City of Portland’s City Clerk’s Office will be closed on Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10.
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 is Election Day. The City’s 11 polling locations will open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.
City is partnering with Amistad to operate the 1st program, identify the 40 individuals, and secure stable housing with follow up services.
The Council hearing comes on the heels of two Council workshops held in October.
Residents and property owners who wish to donate a tree are encouraged to submit the tree for consideration at portlandmaine.com/tree.
The program will kick-off on October 27 with a ceremony attended by several City Councilors, City staff, and community leaders.
If negotiations related to these plans are successfully finalized, the City will have access to 75 beds.
This new plan for winter could offer an increase in shelter capacity from 244 to 274.
A new external ballot drop box has been installed for those wishing to drop off their completed absentee ballots.
The employment contract extension will go before the City Council for a first read during its Monday, October 19, 2020 meeting.
The last day to in-person absentee vote is Friday, October 30, 2020. Please wear a mask when in-person voting.
The plan is to lay out 300 plants, grown from seed or collected by Maine Audubon over the last two years specifically for this project.
New rules will allow City to serve as better stewards of land, to honor the intent of the deed, and to make Baxter Woods welcoming to all.
When approved, program will provide up to $1,000/month in rental assistance and $250 in utility assistance payments for eligible households.
The City Clerk’s Office and Parking Office are open for walk-in service via our Myrtle Street entrance.
Citizens can submit complaints, commendations, and/or general feedback by filling out this form.
Reminder on October 1, parking meter rates will increase to $2.00/hour in accordance with the Council's adoption of the FY21 budget.
The Racial Equity Steering Committee also holds its first meeting on Monday, September 28 at 5:00 PM.
Partnership encourages “Heating with Heart” by donating meals* to families in need
City Hall remains closed to the general public at this time.
The project has been under discussion for decades, with consistent staff and constituent efforts toward its funding since 2014.
This month, Portland Public Health Division, working with its partners, will offer no-cost flu vaccine opportunities at various locations.
The Cities of Portland and South Portland have released a draft of One Climate Future, a joint climate action and adaptation plan.
The Council meets next on September 14 for a workshop on the FY21 municipal budget and Elections.
Twenty-nine applications were received, and each applicant offered a unique voice and perspective.
City of Portland officials will join on Friday, September 11, 2020 for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial at Fort Allen Park.
In partnership with CivicPlus® and technology provider Frase, Portland is launching a 45-day trial of chatbot feature for municipal website.
Portland City Council’s remote workshop set for Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 4:30 PM will now be held to discuss a marijuana licencing.
The work will be taking place during the day - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.
City Hall remains closed to the general public at this time. Staff continue to serve customers via email, phone, and virtual meetings.
The program is funded with supplemental CDBG funding made available through the federal CARES Act.
The program provides up to $1,000 in assistance for a maximum of 3 months, as well as up to $250 in utility assistance.