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Town Council Meeting 06-017-2026
Published: Jun 18, 2026
Scarborough Council Reviews Mid-Year Progress on Key Goals
The Town Council discussed progress on their goals during a mid-year workshop. Key areas reviewed included growth, housing, and land use, with a focus on the rate of growth ordinance and affordable housing. They also addressed the implementation of a short-term rental ordinance, communication and community engagement strategies, conservation efforts, transportation initiatives like the Metro bus pilot, and capital planning including a long-range financial plan. The council also considered regional sales tax proposals and advancements in community projects.
Scarborough Certifies Election Results for Board of Education and School Budget Referendum
The Town Council certified the election results for the June 9, 2026, Board of Education election and the school budget validation referendum election. For the Board of Education, Alexander Weber received 5280 votes, and Scott Donald Scott Gonzar received 4776 votes. For the school budget validation referendum, the 'yes' vote was 4764, and the 'no' vote was 2235. Voter turnout was noted at 38%, which was considered a good number for an off-cycle election.
Scarborough Council Mid-Year Check-in Reviews Progress on Goals, Discusses Development and Community Engagement
The Town Council held a workshop to review council goals and progress made mid-year. Discussions covered growth, housing, and land use, including the possibility of a development moratorium and the impact of recent legislation (LD 2173). Other topics included short-term rental ordinances, communication and community engagement efforts, conservation, sustainability, resiliency, transportation, financial affordability, capital planning, and regional discussions on sales tax. The council also reviewed progress on community service projects like pickleball courts and skate parks, and discussed upcoming summer events and the town's summer meeting schedule.
Scarborough Council Approves First Reading of Short-Term Rental Fee Schedule
The Town Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of proposed amendments to Chapter 311, Schedule of Fees, to establish registration fees for short-term rentals. The proposed annual license fee is $200. A public comment suggested that the fee might be insufficient to cover administrative costs, given the potential revenue from short-term rentals and the town's service in administering the policy. The council acknowledged the comment and agreed to re-evaluate the fee within a year.
Scarborough Proposes Fees for Mobile Food Vendors and Mobile Saunas
The Town Council is proposing amendments to Chapter 311, Schedule of Fees, to include registration fees for mobile food vendor sites, mobile sauna licenses, and mobile sauna site registrations. The proposed fees include an annual license for mobile saunas and a $250 charge for mobile food vendor site registration. These fees are intended to align with existing fee structures and cover administrative costs. The council noted that these items would return for a second reading and public hearing in August.
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