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2010 TOWN COUNCIL As of November 2009 Election Carol S. Rancourt (12) Chair P.O. Box 248, 04070-0248 883-4492 Judith L. Roy (10) Vice-Chair 6 Second Avenue 883-6552 Ronald D. Ahlquist (11) 51 Mitchell Hill Road 939-5695 Shawn Babine (11) 1 Summerfield Lane 883-0439 Karen A. D’Andrea (11) 40 Old County Rd 883-8893 MUNICIPAL OFFICES 259 U.S. Route 1 P.O. Box 360 Scarborough, Maine 04070-0360 Phone: 207-730-4000 FAX: 207-730-4033 www.scarborough.me.us TOWN COUNCIL Municipal Building - 7 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 3rd Wednesday only in July and August PLANNING BOARD Municipal Building - 7 p.m. Every 3rd Monday ZONING BOARD Municipal Building - 7 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of each month Jessica Holbrook (12) 137 Beech Ridge Road 883-4138 TOWN MEETINGS Picture Not Available Michael J. Wood (10) 6 Longmeadow Road 883-8985 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 259 U.S. Route 1 P.O. Box 370 Scarborough, Maine 04070-0370 Phone: 207-730-4100 FAX: 207-730-4104 www.scarborough.k12.me.us BOARD OF EDUCATION Municipal Building - 7 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 3rd Thursday only in July and August SCARBOROUGH LIBRARY TRUSTEES Public Library - 7 p.m. 3rd Thursday of each month SANITARY DISTRICT TRUSTEES Municipal Building - 7:30 p.m. 4th Thursday of each month 3rd Thursday only in November and December OFFICE HOURS MUNICIPAL OFFICES Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday evenings the following offices are open until 6:30 p.m.: Town Clerk, Vehicle Registration, Tax Collector, Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement and Planning staff are available by prior appointment only on Tuesdays, and after 12-noon on Fridays SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 p.m. SCARBOROUGH LIBRARY 48 Gorham Road Scarborough, ME 04074 207-883 -4723 Fax - 207-883-9728 Monday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Closed Saturdays and Sundays, July through Labor Day) www.library.scarborough.me.us SCARBOROUGH SANITARY DISTRICT 415 Black Point Road Scarborough, ME 04074 207-883-4663 Fax - 207-883-7083 Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. www.scarboroughsanitarydistrict.org SCARBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY 649 U.S. Route 1 Scarborough, ME 04074 Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 12-Noon By appointment: 207-883-4820 www.scarboroughcrossroads.org/historical/ 2
July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009 Letter of Transmittal from the TOWN MANAGER To the Town Council and Citizens of Scarborough: Thomas J. Hall Town Manager It is my pleasure to present my first annual report as your new Town Manager. I assumed the responsibility from the capable leadership of Ron Owens and beginning the position mid-year, I am the benefactor of Ron’s efforts. Ron provided nine years of dedicated service to the Town and has left his indelible mark on this community. I hope you will take the time to review the following pages, which provide a comprehensive overview of the year’s activities. I would, however, like to take a moment to highlight several major accomplishments. • Fiscal Challenges- This year we experienced unprecedented financial challenges due to a global economic downturn. The loss of state aid to education and a lackluster increase in local assessed value created significant challenges to revenue. In response, the Town Council adopted a “Job Savings Measure” and all union and nonunion staff voluntarily accepted no cost-of-living increases. In spite of these challenges we were able to maintain service levels without any increase in the mil rate. Undoubtedly, the strong financial condition of the Town has allowed it to weather this storm. • Response to Disaster Declaration- In early December the Town was hit hard by an ice storm that caused significant damage, resulting in sustained power outages. The local Emergency Response, headed by Chief Thurlow, performed admirably during this time and was instrumental in coordinating public safety personnel and debris removal. The event received a Federal Disaster Declaration and the Town was ultimately reimbursed for the majority of stormrelated expenses. • Public Works- The Dunstan Sidewalk Project and Green Acres Improvement Project were completed this year. The Town undertook a significant drainage and road reconstruction project in the area of Hillside Avenue. Also, with the assistance of a FEMA grant the Town reconstructed the seawall at Higgins Beach, along with drainage and road improvements to Ocean Avenue and Bayview Avenue. Finally, Town crews reconstructed approximately two miles of Holmes Road. Again, a strong public process was integral to the success of these projects. • New Initiatives- In an effort to engage the public to find solutions to challenges, the Town established a number of ad hoc committees, each with notable success. The Town Council assembled a Charter Review Committee, charged with a comprehensive review of the Town Charter and to make recommendations for changes. An ongoing focus on energy conservation gave rise to the creation of an Energy Committee that worked diligently throughout the year. In view of the expected intersection improvements in the Dunstan area, the Town convened the Payne Road West Traffic Study Committee to consider alternatives to alleviate congestion along the western segment of Payne Road. Finally, with the assistance of a facilitator, the Pine Point Study Committee recommended a series of improvements to the lower section of Pine Point Road that included road and drainage improvements along with significant pedestrian safety changes. None of these accomplishments could have been possible without a competent and professional staff, a committed group of elected and appointed officials and an engaged public. I sincerely hope my future years with the Town can be as rewarding. As you review this annual report you should feel comforted by the fact that the Town of Scarborough is in a strong financial position and continues to provide excellent public services to the citizens. We strive to be responsive to the needs of the community, so get involved and make your voice heard. Respectfully submitted, Thomas J. Hall, Town Manager • Comprehensive Plan- The Planning staff, in concert with the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee, made great strides in implementing the 2006 Comprehensive Plan. Three initiatives were advanced to the Town Council and were adopted: Running Hill Road – mixed use; Sawyer Road – higher density residential; and, Eight Corners – mixed use/transitional. Each of these proposals underwent thorough review by the Committee and an extensive public process, which contributed to their unanimous acceptance by the Town Council. 3
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