New Round of Business Assistance Grants & Relaunch of Modified Microenterprise Grant

The City of Portland is launching a new round of the Business Assistance Grant Program for Job Creation with grants of $10,000 per full-time job created, up to $20,000 per business. The purpose of this program is to create jobs for low/moderate income ind...

FRIDAY NEWS ROUND UP FOR OCTOBER 8, 2021

The Friday News Round Up for October 8, 2021 is now available. To sign up to receive this info directly via email and/or text message, visit www.portlandmaine.gov/stayconnected or text 'Join CityNews' to 30890.

City Seeks New Director of Public Health

The City of Portland announced today that it is seeking a new Public Health Director following the news that the current director, Bob Fowler, is resigning effective November 3 to pursue other professional and personal opportunities. Current Health & ...

The Search is On! Portland Seeks Tree for Monument Square

Portland Downtown and the City of Portland are seeking the next “perfect tree” to grace Monument Square this holiday season. Residents and property owners who wish to donate a tree are encouraged to submit the tree for consideration at...

Friday News Round Up for October 1, 2021

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Absentee Voting Information for November 2 Election

In-person absentee voting will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021 in Room 24 of City Hall. The public must enter City Hall on Myrtle Street, and masks are required. Regular hours are 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The external ballot drop box wi...

Corporation Counsel Danielle West Nominated to Serve as Interim City Manager

Mayor Kate Snyder and the City Council announced today they are nominating Portland’s Corporation Counsel, Danielle West, to serve as Interim City Manager once City Manager Jon Jennings departs on November 1, 2021. West’s nomination will be voted on durin...

Maine Marathon Street Closures in Effect Sunday, October 3

Several streets in and around Baxter Boulevard, including the full length of the Boulevard, will be closed to motorists this Sunday, October 3 to make way for 3,400-plus Maine Marathon participants.

Mayor Kate Snyder will join and welcome the group which i...

Reminder from the City’s Parking Division

The City of Portland is reminding citizens who live or park on the peninsula (and Nathan Clifford area) that the overnight (and in some areas daytime) street maintenance parking restrictions go back into effect on October 1.

When cars do not move, City str...

CDBG Funding Process Begins in October

The federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is designed to help non-profit organizations start or expand innovative and creative programs that serve the needs of low-income Portland residents. The City of Portland receives approximately $...

Updated Health and Safety Requirements for City-Owned Event Facilities

The City of Portland announced today an update to its safety protocols for events at its indoor facilities due to the rise of the highly contagious Delta variant across the state and nation. These changes will go in effect on October 4, 2021 and will cont...

Friday News Round Up for September 24, 2021

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Police Chief Clark Stepping Down November 1

City Manager Jon Jennings announced today that Portland Police Chief Frank Clark is stepping down as of November 1 to take another job opportunity, and he has accepted his resignation. Jennings has tapped Assistant Chief Heath Gorham to serve as Acting Ch...

First Parish In Portland Dedicates Newly Accessible Building

Mayor Kate Snyder and Steve Bromage, executive director of the Maine Historical Society, will join on September 28 at 1:30 pm in the dedication of major accessibility and media enhancements installed in the City’s historic Congress Street church, First Pa...

Mayor & City Manager Wish Councilor Thibodeau Best of Luck in His New Endeavor

Following the news that Councilor Spencer Thibodeau is stepping down from his Council District 2 seat to take a job in the Biden-Harris Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy, Mayor Kate Snyder and City Manager Jon Jennings would like to wish him...

Friday News Round Up for September 17, 2021

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Portland City Clerk Named Clerk of the Year

The Maine Town and City Clerk’s Association (MTCCA) today announced that Portland City Clerk Katherine Jones received the Clerk of the Year Award. Each year, the award recognizes the professional service and dedication by a municipal clerk to hi...

City Issues RFP for Historic Preservation Impact Study

The City of Portland is inviting proposals from qualified consultants to complete a Historic Preservation Impact Study. Since 1990, the City of Portland has had a robust Historic Preservation program, created to recognize, preserve and enhance Portland&am...

City Launches Broad Sustainability Initiative to Reduce Use of Fossil Fuels

The City of Portland is launching a broad sustainability initiative to reduce the use of fossil fuels citywide. The City’s program, Electrify Everything!, would partner with a vendor to provide residents and businesses with solar panels and home...

Friday News Round Up for September 10, 2021

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City Joins Welcoming America & Hundreds of Communities to Celebrate New Americans During Welcoming

The City of Portland will celebrate Welcoming Week by featuring its second We Are Portland Recipes for Welcoming initiative.

The City is proud to be a part of Welcoming Week, which is demonstrating that in places large and small, rural and urban, people of...

City Proposes Bridge Program to Support Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors

City of Portland staff is proposing a “bridge program” to provide property tax relief for low-income seniors until the State’s new tax deferral program (LD1638) takes effect. The City has been working hard to educate the publ...

MAJOR TRAFFIC ALERT - I-295 Exit 7 Closures Begin September 13

The final phase of the I-295 Exit 7 (Franklin St) closures will begin Monday, September 13th. All Exit 7 ramps, northbound and southbound will be closed.  The intersection of Marginal Way and Franklin Street will be closed in al...

City to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

City of Portland officials along with the Portland Fire Department and the Portland Police Department will join on Saturday, September 11, 2021 for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial at Fort Allen Park. Fire Chief Keith Gautreau and Police C...

Friday News Round Up for September 3, 2021

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TRAFFIC ALERT - Ocean Avenue and Baxter Boulevard Traffic Impacts

The next phase of the City’s Back Cove West Storage Conduit project is starting September 7. This critical infrastructure project is part of the City’s efforts to reduce combined sewer overflow into Portland’s harbor. The next phase includes the closure o...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Auburn and Sanborn Street Area

The traffic signal controller at Auburn and Sanborn St was damaged in a car accident. Repairs will begin tomorrow at this time we are not sure how long it will be down as an entire cabinet has to be built. This intersection will be a 4 way stop until repa...

Deadline Extended for Community Health Improvement Survey

The City of Portland’s Public Health Division encourages all those who live, learn, work and play in Portland to complete the 2021 Community Health Improvement Survey. To help ensure as many members of the public as possible share their input, t...

Friday News Round Up for August 27, 2021

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City’s Forestry Crew Hits New Milestone During Tree Planting Season

The City of Portland’s Forestry Crew hit a new milestone this year by planting a whopping 201 new trees during tree planting season, a season that generally takes place between May and June. During this time, the forestry crew usually plants an ...

Barron Center Achieves Five-Star Medicare Rating

The City of Portland is thrilled to announce that the Barron Center, the City’s 219-bed long-term skilled rehabilitation facility, has earned a five star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS created the Five-Star Qua...

Additional Baxter Boulevard Traffic Impacts Starting September 7

The next phase of the City’s Back Cove West Storage Conduit project is starting September 7. This critical infrastructure project is part of the City’s efforts to reduce combined sewer overflow into Portland’s harbor. The nex...

Jennings Selects Anne McGuire to Serve as Assistant City Manager

City Manager Jon Jennings is pleased to announce he has selected Anne McGuire to serve as the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Portland. The City began a search process for the position earlier this spring following the resignation of the prior ...

New Youth-Led Mural in Woodfords Corner

For the second consecutive summer, Portland Public Health's Tobacco Prevention team was proud to serve as a host site for Gateway to Opportunity (G2O), a summer program coordinated through Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN). The objective of G2O i...

City Selects Vendor for Pilot Bike Share Program

Following a Request for Proposals earlier this year, the City of Portland has selected Tandem Mobility to plan and launch a pilot bike share program in Portland in June of 2022. 

Tandem Mobility proposes to deliver and operate a turnkey pilot bike...

Friday News Round Up for August 20, 2021

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Friday News Round Up for August 13, 2021

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Deadline Extended - City Seeks Applicants for Vacancies on Several Boards & Committees

The City Clerk is seeking applications for several vacancies on various boards and committees. The vacancies are listed below. Additional information is available on the Boards & Committees vacancies page or by calling 207-874-8677.&...

Portland Public Health Launches Community Health Improvement Survey

The City of Portland’s Public Health Division is pleased to announce that it is seeking input for its Community Health Improvement Plan. Portland Public Health invites and encourages all those who live, work, learn, and play in Portland to complete the 20...

Substantial Community Transmission of COVID-19 in Cumberland County

The City of Portland is alerting the public to the fact that Cumberland County is now listed as having substantial community transmission of COVID-19. Given this, Mayor Kate Snyder and City Manager Jon Jennings are recommending that everyone wear...

City Alerts Public to CDC’s Newly Issued Eviction Ban

The City of Portland is alerting the public that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that temporarily halts evictions in counties with heightened levels of community transmission through O...

Friday News Round Up for August 6, 2021

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City Seeks Public Feedback on Using ARPA Funds

The City of Portland’s Finance Committee received a presentation from Finance Director Brendan T. O’Connell regarding the use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that Portland is receiving during its July 22, 2021 meeting. The...

Portland to Celebrate Opening of New Futsal Court

An opening ceremony will be held for the newly constructed Futsal Court at Fox Field on Thursday, August 5, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The event will feature remarks by Mayor Kate Snyder, City officials, neighborhood groups, as well as a futsal demonstrati...

Friday News Round Up for July 30, 2021

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City Council to Hold Emergency Meeting Monday, August 2

The Portland City Council will hold an emergency meeting via Zoom on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM to discuss an order declaring a limited emergency in order to continue to conduct remote meetings in accordance with State law and its recently adopted ...

Various City Boards & Commissions to Hold Emergency Meetings Tomorrow

Various City of Portland boards and commissions will hold emergency meetings tomorrow to discuss adopting remote participation policies. 

These meetings include:

• Fish Pier, Friday, July 30 at 9:00 AM
• Portland Development Corporation, Friday, July 30...

Friday News Round Up for July 23, 2021

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Outside Firm Completes Internal Investigation Related to Protest Response

The outside firm the City of Portland hired to conduct an independent investigation related to the Portland Police Department’s response to a protest in June 2020 has completed its work and submitted a final report. The City hired CliftonLarsonA...

Portland Charter Commission plans public hearing July 28

Portland Charter Commission plans public hearing July 28

PORTLAND -- The Portland Charter Commission will hold an online public hearing July 28, 2021, at 6 p.m., to gather opinions and suggestions from city residents about their work.

“This is a c...

Nomination Papers Available for November 2021 Election

The City Clerk’s Office is reminding Portland residents that nomination papers are available for several seats that are open for the November 2, 2021 Election. The deadline to return is no sooner than August 9, 2021 at 9:00 PM and no later than August 23,...

Friday News Round Up for July 16, 2021

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Portland Among Top 10 Places to Live in U.S.

For the first time, Portland has been recognized by the prestigious U.S. News and World Report as one of the “10 Best Places to Live in the U.S.”, which cited the City’s safety and small business and creativ...

Revaluation Notices Sent Out to Property Owners

The Assessor’s Office today announced that revaluation notices were sent out in the mail on July 2, 2021 as part of the City’s Revaluation Project. Property owners should receive them in the mail throughout the coming days.

The project, a...

Friday News Round Up for July 9, 2021

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Sundays on the Boulevard Route Change

Sundays on the Boulevard route change starts this Sunday, June 27, 2021. The route change is due to work starting June 24 on Baxter Boulevard from Payson Park to Vannah Ave (previous traffic advisory.) From June 27 through October 10, the only section of ...

Friday News Round Up for July 2, 2021

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Portland to Host Fireworks Only Display for Fourth of July

After having to cancel last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Portland is pleased to announce it will host a fireworks only display for the Fourth of July this year. The display will be held on Sunday, July 4, in its usual spot on the Eastern...

Friday News Round Up for June 25, 2021

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Baxter Boulevard Traffic Impacts Begin June 24

Baxter Boulevard will be closed from Payson Park to Vannah Avenue starting June 24, 2021. This first phase of closure is scheduled to last for the next three months. The closure is necessary for the City to complete work on the Back Cove West Sto...

Charter Commissioners to Hold First Meeting June 28

The first organizational meeting of the Charter Commissioners will be held Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Agenda materials and remote access instructions can be found by visiting www.po...

Updated Energy Code Goes Into Effect July 1, 2021

The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will go into effect in Portland on July 1, 2021. This will affect new residential and commercial construction, as well as many expansions and renovations of existing structures. Portland will be the f...

Official Elections Results for the June 8, 2021 Special Municipal Election

The official election results for the June 8, 2021 Special Municipal Election are now available. 

Charter Commissioners

School Budget Referendum

The winners of the four At-Large Charter Commission seats following the ranked choice runoff are:

• Marphee...

City to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for James A. Banks, Sr. Portland Exposition Building

The City of Portland will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM to officially commemorate the renaming of the Portland Expo as the James A. Banks, Sr. Exposition Building. City officials, members of the Banks family, and Por...

City Opens Troubh Ice Arena as Cooling Center

The City of Portland has opened Troubh Ice Arena at 225 Park Avenue as an official cooling center for the rest of today, Monday, June 7, until 4:00 PM and on Tuesday, June 8 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Masks are required inside. The public is welcome to come...

Voting Information for June 8 Municipal Election

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 is Election Day for the Special Municipal Election for the Charter Commissioners and School Budget Referendum. The City’s 11 polling locations will open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM. Polling locations will look the same ...

Portland to Host Fireworks Only Display for Fourth of July

After having to cancel last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Portland is pleased to announce it will host a fireworks only display for the Fourth of July this year. The display will be held on Sunday, July 4, in its usual spot on the Eastern...

FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit is coming to Portland

FEMA’s mobile vaccination clinic is coming to Portland! This is a drop-in clinic – no appointment necessary! 

Date: Thursday, June 10th – Sunday, June 13th, 2021 

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursd...

City News Round Up for Friday, May 28

City Issues RFP for Bike Share Program in Portland

The City of Portland is looking for companies interested in providing design, marketing, operation, and maintenance of a bike share system in Portland. The City anticipates the first year of the program being a provisional pilot period with possible exten...

Join Mayor Snyder on May 27 for the Next Mayor's Monthly Zoom

Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Snyder for her next Mayor's Monthly Zoom on Thursday, May 27 at 4:30 PM. There is no formal agenda, come here updates from the Mayor as well as an open Q&A session with the public.

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City Updates COVID Safety Requirements for Visiting City Hall & City Buildings

Following announcements last week by federal and state officials, the City of Portland has updated its COVID safety requirements for employees and the public who visit City buildings. Effective Monday, May 24, the City will no longer require temperatures ...

May 18 Meeting to Discuss Recommendation for Homeless Services Center Developer & Land Swap with DOT

The Council’s Housing & Economic Development Committee (HEDC) will discuss City staff’s recommendation for a developer to create a new Homeless Services Center (HSC) as well as a proposed land swap exchange with MaineDOT during its...

Parks Department Prepares to Treat Limited Browntail Moth Infestation in Deering Oaks Park Next Week

After a survey of the trees within Deering Oaks Park found that a majority have Browntail Moth nests, the City’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department will be treating the infested trees with an organic insecticide through ground sprayin...

City of Portland Assessor’s Office Announces Slight Delay in Revaluation Notices

The City of Portland’s Assessor today announced a slight delay in the expected timeframe for sending out notices of new assessed values to all property owners as part of the City’s Revaluation Project. Originally anticipated to be mail...

Utility Work in Brighton Avenue Set to begin on Monday, May 17

Beginning Monday, May 17, 2021, the City’s contractor, DDI Construction, will begin work in Brighton Avenue between Rand Road and Capisic Street as part of the Brighton Avenue Sewer Separation Project. Motorists should expect delays when driving...

Friday News Round Up for May 7, 2021

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Portland Public Health to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine at India Street Health Center

Portland Public Health will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine at its 103 India Street location starting next week, with the single dose Janssen vaccine from Johnson & Johnson available.  

The vaccine will be made available to the general public...

City Receives Three Proposals in Response to Homeless Services Center RFQ/P

The City of Portland received three development proposals in response to the Request for Qualifications/Proposals the City issued to support construction of a new Homeless Services Center (HSC). City staff is currently reviewing the proposals and hope to ...

Friday News Round Up for April 30, 2021

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Council’s Finance Committee Votes to Recommend Lower FY22 School Budget Increase

The Portland City Council’s Finance Committee held a joint City/School budget meeting last night, Thursday, April 29, 2021. During the meeting, the Committee voted 3-0 to recommend a $1.48 million reduction in the Portland Board of Education&...

Portland Farmers’ Market Prepares For Temporary Move to Payson Park

Portland’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department has been working closely with the Portland Farmers’ Market to find a temporary home while Browntail Moth Caterpillars are most problematic within Deering Oaks Park. Payson Park w...

Absentee Voting Now Underway for June 8 Special Municipal Election

Absentee voting is now underway for the June 8 Special Election. You can request your absentee ballot or visit Merrill Auditorium for early in-person absentee voting. The last day to request an absentee ballot is Friday, June 4, 2021. Ballots must be retu...

Racial Equity Steering Committee Presents Full Report to City Council

The Racial Equity Steering Committee presented its full report to the City Council during the Council's April 26, 2021 meeting. To read the full report, click here.

The Committee presented its findings after meeting weekly since September 2020. Th...

City Manager Presents Recommended FY22 Municipal Budget

Portland City Manager Jon Jennings will present his recommended FY22 municipal budget to the City Council tonight during a remote meeting at 5:00 PM. Agenda and Zoom information can be found at www.portlandmaine.gov/agendas.

The City’s FY22 reve...

Friday News Round Up for April 23, 2021

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City to Launch Food Composting Program on Earth Day

On Earth Day, April 22, the City of Portland is kicking off a year-long food composting pilot program, which will provide residents with five convenient locations to drop off food scraps.  

“Food scraps and other organic materials make u...

Portland Artists Brighten Downtown Street Closures

The City of Portland joined forces with Creative Portland to beautify the recently installed street closure barricades on several streets downtown. Creative Portland hired five local artists to add creative and friendly arts messaging on the barricades, w...

Portland Land Bank Commission Conserves Open Space on Rand Road

The Portland Land Bank Commission announced the acquisition by the City of Portland of a 27-acre forested parcel along Rand Road near outer Congress Street, from the Avangrid Foundation. This land has been a high priority open space parcel for several yea...

Mayor’s Next Monthly Zoom is April 27

Join Mayor Kate Snyder for her monthly zoom in which constituents can get recent updates from the Mayor and discuss any issues. Monday, April 27 at 4:00 to 5:PM 

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City Hires Deputy Director for HHS Department

The City of Portland is pleased to announce it has hired Tina Pettingill to serve as the City’s first Deputy Director of the Health and Human Services Department. This is a new position in the Department and Ms. Pettingill will work with the Dir...

Council’s HHS & Public Safety Committee to Take Public Comment

The Council’s Health and Human Services & Public Safety Committee, which has its regular monthly virtual meeting tonight, Tuesday, April 13 at 5:30 PM, has added a public comment session to the agenda in regards to the HHS Facility agenda it...

Join Us on April 14 for a Community Development Forum - We Need Your Input

Join us on April 14, 2021 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm to discuss our five-year housing and community development plan. No need to know details of the plan to be involved, we will be going over that and providing more details during our discussion. The primary go...

Friday News Round Up for April 9, 2021

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Preble Street at Baxter Boulevard Traffic Impacts

The ongoing work on Preble Street will move into the intersection of Baxter Boulevard beginning April 13. Access to northbound Baxter Boulevard will be restricted.  A detour will be established sending traffic to Forest Avenue. Baxter Boulevard s...

Major Traffic Alert: I-295 Exit 7 (Franklin St) ramp

The next phase of the I-295 Exit 7 (Franklin St) ramp closures will begin Monday, April 12. Currently, the southbound off ramp is closed. Starting April 12, the northbound off ramp will be closed, and then on April 19, all on and off ramps will be closed ...

Friday News Round Up for April 2, 2021

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City’s Outdoor Dining & Retail Program Begins

The City’s outdoor dining and retail program begins April 5 with the closure of several downtown streets. The program allows retailers and restaurants to apply to expand into public spaces, including closed streets, parklets, the public right-of...

Portland's Assistant City Manager Steps Down for Health Reasons

Portland's Assistant City Manager Heather Brown announced today that she is stepping down from her role due to health reasons. She has been on medical leave since June. Brown will not be able to return to work full time until next year and as such steppin...

City Manager Pushes FY22 Budget Presentation to April 26 Meeting to Allow for Final ARP Guidance

City Manager Jon Jennings announced today that he is pushing back his FY22 municipal budget presentation, originally slated to be given during the City Council’s April 5 meeting, in order to confirm guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department reg...

City Manager Releases FY22 CDBG Funding Recommendations

City Manager Jon Jennings released his recommendations to the City Council for allocating the FY22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, and supplemental CARES ACT funding. The City Council will hold two remote public hearings regarding this f...

Friday News Round Up for March 26, 2021

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Congress Square Intersection Getting a Redesign

The Congress Square intersection is getting a facelift. Phase one of the redesign will reconfigure the intersection of Congress, High, and Free streets to improve traffic operations and safety, improve pedestrian accessibility, upgrade signal equipment, a...

Portland and South Portland Police Undertake Proactive Comprehensive Analysis of Policing Activities

The cities of Portland and South Portland are embarking on a comprehensive and historical analysis of their respective police departments’ arrests, summonses, citations and uses of force to ascertain whether either of the departments have engaged in dispr...

Portland Mayor & Council Denounce Recent Hate Incident

Mayor Kate Snyder and the Portland City Council are denouncing a hate incident committed against an Asian American woman and her family on Monday, thanking the Portland Police Department for its swift work in apprehending the individual responsib...

Friday News Round Up for March 12, 2021

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TRAFFIC ALERT: I-295 Exit 7 Ramp Closures Begin March 15

The City’s Back Cove South Storage Facility project is entering its next phase of work, which is to connect the existing utilities (new or replaced) within the intersection of Marginal Way and Franklin Street to the new storage tanks under the Preble Stre...

Friday News Round Up for March 5, 2021

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City Details Outdoor Dining & Retail Program for 2021-2022 Season

In order to continue helping local businesses through the pandemic, the City is updating its outdoor dining and retail permitting program, which will be in effect from April 2021 to April 2022. The program allows retailers and restaurants to apply to expa...

Independent Firm Begins Solicitation of Public Information Related to June Protest

Clifton Larson Allen LLP (CLA), the firm hired to conduct an internal affairs investigation related to the Portland Police Department’s response to a protest held in June 2020, is now soliciting feedback from the public as part of an effort to p...

Friday News Round Up for February 26, 2021

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Request for Qualifications/Proposals for the new Homeless Services Center

The Request for Qualifications/Proposals for the new Homeless Services Center, which was approved by the Housing & Economic Development Committee, is now advertised on the City’s website. Proposals will be accepted until 3:00PM on Tuesday, A...

City Seeks Applicants for Vacancies on Several Boards & Committees

The City Clerk is seeking applications for several vacancies on various boards and committees. The vacant positions are described below. Additional information is available on the City’s website or by calling 207-874-8677. Deadline for submissio...

Portland Police Department Makes Three New Hires

The Portland Police Department is pleased to announce that it has recently made three new hires for the following positions:  Alternative Response Liaison, Substance Use Disorder Liaison, and Media and Community Relations Liaison. The Alternative...

Friday News Round Up for February 19, 2021

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City of Portland Seeks Resettlement Coordinator to Assist Families at Family Shelter

The City of Portland’s Health & Human Services Department is seeking a Resettlement Coordinator to assist families who are experiencing homelessness at the City’s Family Shelter, many of whom have recently arrived in Maine and are ...

City Launches Third Round of Free PPE Give-A-Way to Portland Businesses

The City of Portland is launching a third round of free PPE Give-A-Way for Portland’s small businesses.  

In an effort to aid the small business community, the City is pleased to offer its third round of free personal protective equipment (PPE) su...

Friday News Round Up for February 12, 2021

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City Selects Firm to Conduct Internal Investigation Related to Protest Response

The City of Portland has selected Clifton Larson Allen LLP (CLA) to conduct an internal affairs investigation related to the Portland Police Department’s response to a protest held in June 2020. The goal of the investigation is to ensure the int...

Yellow Zone Parking Ban Declared Tuesday, February 2

The City of Portland has declared a Yellow Zone Parking Ban for Tuesday, February 2 at 10:00 PM through 6:00 AM Wednesday, February 3. This Yellow Zone Parking Ban replaces the Citywide Parking Ban that was originally declared for Monday and Tuesday night...

Citywide Parking Ban Declared TONIGHT

A Citywide Parking Ban has been declared beginning TONIGHT, Monday, February 1 at 10:00 PM through 6:00 AM Wednesday, February 3. Vehicles left on City streets after 10:00 PM can be towed at the owner’s expense. 

Portland is expected to ...

Friday News Round Up for January 29, 2021

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Portland Celebrates Graduation of the 2021 Natural Helpers Cohort

The City of Portland’s Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is honored to announce the graduation of its second cohort of the Natural Helper program. Twelve individuals, representing eight countries of origin, from Angola to Peru, successfully c...

City Updates Public Regarding COVID-19 Efforts

The City of Portland is updating the public today on its efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, manage outbreaks, and provide vaccination opportunities. The City’s public health campaign, StaytheCourse.me, continues to offer educational informa...

Nomination Papers for Charter Commissioners Available February 1

The City Clerk’s Office is alerting Portland residents that nomination papers will be available for the Charter Commissioner seats on February 1, 2021. The deadline to turn in the nomination papers is March 29, 2021.

The following seats are avail...

Portland City Council Denounces Recent Hate Crimes

Mayor Snyder and all members of the Portland City Council are denouncing a string of recent hate crimes in which residents in Portland and South Portland received dangerous and threatening hate letters in their mail on January 5 and January 7. The letters...

City Launches Second Round of Free PPE Give-A-Way to Portland Businesses

The City of Portland is launching the second round of free PPE Give-A-Way to Portland businesses.  

In an effort to aid the small business community, the City is pleased to offer its second round of free personal protective equipment (PPE) supplie...

Friday News Round Up for January 8, 2021

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Mayor Snyder Releases Statement in Response to Violence in Washington, D.C.

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder today released the following statement in response to the violence that occurred  in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. Capitol. 

“I am stunned, saddened, and maddened as I join so many voices condemning the violence ...

City Extends Outdoor Operations

 In order to continue helping local businesses through the pandemic, the Portland City Council approved an extension of the City’s emergency proclamation as well as outdoor dining operations through May 10, 2021. This will allow restaur...

Fire Department Urges Caution Ahead of Holiday Weekend

As the upcoming holiday weekend approaches, the Portland Fire Department anticipates an increase in city residents cooking at home as they follow the recommended CDC Guidelines while trying to celebrate during the pandemic. 

“According t...

City of Portland Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Portland for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year e...

City Issues Reports on Housing, Economic Development & Marine Economy

The Portland City Council received several reports during its December 21, 2020 Council meeting. Related to the City’s housing efforts, marine and waterfront economy, and economic development achievements. 

The former Housing Committee w...

Public Health Staff Remind Residents About Safe Holiday Gatherings

Portland’s Public Health Division is reaching out to wish all a happy and healthy holiday season and to provide you with some tips for celebrating safely, amidst unprecedented rates of COVID-19 in Maine:

• Celebrating virtually or with the people y...

Friday News Round Up for December 18, 2020

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Yellow Zone Parking Ban Declared Friday, December 18

A Yellow Zone Parking Ban has been declared beginning tonight at 10:00 PM Friday, December 18 through 6:00 AM Saturday, December 19. Vehicles left on City streets within the yellow zone after 10:00 PM can be towed at the owner’s expense.

The Yello...

City Council Holds Remote Goal Setting Session

On Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 5:00 PM the Portland City Council will host a remote workshop for a Goal Setting Session. The meeting will take place via Zoom. Agenda and access info can be found here. 

WHEN:    Wedne...

City's Forestry Crew Works to Remove Invasive Trees on Western Prom

The City’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department has been working on invasive tree removal improvements on the Western Promenade as outlined in the recent Western Prom Master Plan. Currently, City Forestry crews have two work areas, the ...

Citywide Parking Ban Declared TONIGHT

 A Citywide Parking Ban has been declared beginning TONIGHT, Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 PM through 6:00 AM Friday, December 18. Vehicles left on City streets after 10:00 PM can be towed at the owner’s expense. 

Portland is expected to...

City’s Family Shelter Receives Generous Donation

The City of Portland’s Family Shelter received a generous donation from a Portland landlord last week. Mohammed Kargar, who owns several rental properties in Portland, wanted to increase his giving this year in light of the pandemic and its impact on peop...

Racial Equity Steering Committee to Host Public Comment Sessions

The City’s Racial Equity Steering Committee will be hosting remote public comment sessions to solicit feedback on the ways that the City interacts with area agencies and organizations in the name of public safety. The Committee is interested in ...

Portland Finalizes Shelter Spaces for Winter

The City of Portland’s Health & Human Services (HHS) Department has continued working diligently to ready emergency shelter beds for the winter season in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the anticipated impact on people experiencing homele...

City Seeks Applicants for Vacancies on Several Boards & Committees

The City Clerk is seeking applications for several vacancies on various boards and committees. The vacant positions are described below. Additional information is available on the City’s website or by calling 207-874-8677. Deadline for submissio...

Friday News Round Up for December 4, 2020

The Friday News Round Up for December 4, 2020 is now available.

City Releases Implementation Info for Recently Passed Citizen Initiative Referendum Ordinances

The City of Portland today released implementation information for the five citizen initiative ordinances that were passed by Portland voters at the November 3 election. 

The City’s implementation plan follows the letter of the ordinances (known a...

City Council Inauguration to be Held Remotely Monday, December 7

On Monday, December 7, 2020, during a special noontime remote City Council meeting, newly elected Councilors April Fournier (At-Large), Andrew Zarro (District 4) and Mark Dion (District 5) will be sworn-in. The City will also honor outgoing Counc...

City Reminds Residents of Winter Storm Operations Information

In advance of the winter storm season, the City would like to remind residents of winter storm operations information. The Department of Public Works is ready for the season, in which they care for more than 560 lane miles of road, and the City’...

City Staff Readying Implementation of Recently Passed Citizen Initiative Ordinances

City of Portland staff are readying implementation of the five citizen initiative ordinances that were passed by Portland voters during the November 3 election. Staff has completed its legal review of Questions A (Minimum Wage), B (Facial Recogni...

Public Health Staff Remind Residents About Indoor Gatherings Guidance and COVID-19 Prevention

Portland’s Public Health Division wishes all a Happy Thanksgiving and would like to provide you with some tips for celebrating safely. With this holiday season upon us, please remember:

• Limit the number of guests you’re gathering with. ...

City News Round Up for Friday, November 20

City News Round Up for Friday, November 20 - https://portland-me.regroup.com/networks/Portland-ME/groups/city-news/posts/city-news-round-up-for-friday-november-20

Grants to Help Businesses Sustain Outdoor Winter Operations Now Available

The City of Portland’s Winter Business Sustainability Grant Program (WBSG) is being launched today, November 19. Offering grants of up to $10,000, the Program’s purpose is to assist Portland businesses with the cost of maintaining a portion of their opera...

City Working on Implementation of Recently Passed Citizen Initiative Ordinances

City of Portland staff continue to work on the implementation of the five citizen initiative ordinances that were passed by Portland voters during the November 3 election. Staff has completed its legal review of Questions A (Minimum Wage), B (Facial Recog...

City Installs Additional Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

On Thursday, November 19, Portland Mayor Kate Snyder and Councilor Spencer Thibodeau, Chair of the Sustainability and Transportation Committee, will unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station in front of Portland City Hall. It is one of several...

Tree Delivered to Monument Square

Jeff Tarling, City of Portland Arborist, reports that this year’s tree – delivered to Monument Square on Thursday, November 19 – was found by coincidence!

“On November 2nd, Portland witnessed a high wind event with t...

Portland Public Health Recognizes 45th Annual Great American Smokeout

November 19, 2020 is the 45th annual Great American Smokeout. Since 1976, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout, a public awareness event to encourage people to quit smoking, even if it is just for one day on the day of the Gr...

City News Round Up for Friday, November 13

City News Round Up for Friday, November 13 - https://portland-me.regroup.com/networks/Portland-ME/groups/city-news/posts/city-news-round-up-for-friday-november-13

Council Approves One Climate Future Plan

On November 9, the City Council approved One Climate Future, the joint climate action and adaptation plan developed in collaboration with the City of South Portland. The plan lays out 68 strategies that will help the City achieve an 80% reduction in commu...

Council Approves Phase 1 of ReCode

On November 9, the City Council voted unanimously to adopt a new land use code under Phase I of ReCode, the City’s effort to streamline, modernize, and update its land use code to reflect the goals of the City’s comprehensive plan (Portland’s Plan 2030). ...

City Seeks Applicants for Vacancies on Several Boards & Committees

The City Clerk is seeking applications for several vacancies on various boards and committees. The vacant positions are described below. Deadline for submission is December 4, 2020. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Appointmen...

Council Gives Guidance on Two of the Recently Passed Referendum Questions Following Workshop

The Portland City Council issued guidance on two of the five recently passed citizen initiative referendum questions following a November 10 workshop and executive session. The Council went into executive session to get guidance from the...

City Reminds Citizens of Street Maintenance Parking Restrictions

The City of Portland is reminding citizens who live or park on the peninsula that compliance with overnight (and in some areas daytime) street maintenance parking restrictions is crucial. Street sweeping operations and regulations have been in effect sinc...

City Staff Analyzing Impacts of Referendum Questions

City of Portland staff will begin analyzing the impacts of the citizen initiative referendum questions that passed at the polls yesterday during the November 3, 2020 election. Questions A, B, C, D, and F passed according to the unofficial election results...

USCIS to Welcome 20 New Citizens Today; Portland Police Officer to Take the Oath

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will welcome 20 new citizens at the USCIS Portland field office Friday. USCIS Portland Field Director Cindy Lembarra will administer the Oath of Allegiance to the candidates. Portland Police Chief Frank Clark will...

Official Election Results for November 3, 2020 Election

The official results for the November 3, 2020 election are now available: 

Official Election Results - Amended November 6, 2020

View Election Results for Candidates

Official Referendum Questions Results - Amended November 6, 2020

View Referendum Ques...

City Clerk's Office Closed November 9 & 10

The City of Portland’s City Clerk’s Office will be closed on Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10. This will allow staff to do a precautionary deep cleaning and sanitizing of the temporary office and voting space in the Merrill ...

City Sets Schedule for Remote Annual District Meetings

The City of Portland’s annual district meetings will still be held this year, however remotely via Zoom. Mayor Snyder, City Councilors, the City Manager and staff will be available to discuss neighborhood issues and answer questions from the pub...

Unofficial Election Results for November 3, 2020 Election

The unofficial results for the November 3, 2020 election are now available. 

View Election Results for Candidates

View Referendum Questions Results 

The outcomes of the following races were determined by Ranked Choice Voting:

City Council At...

City News Round Up for Friday, October 30

City News Round Up for Friday, October 23 - https://portland-me.regroup.com/networks/Portland-ME/groups/city-news/posts/city-news-round-up-for-friday-october-23

Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day

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. Polling locations will look different -- booths will be spread out, hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray will be plentiful, an...

Rapid Rehousing Program to Serve 40 Individuals & 25 Families

The City of Portland’s Rapid Rehousing Program will soon serve an additional 40 individuals and 25 families thanks to a recent funding award from Maine Housing. The City is partnering with Amistad to operate the first program, identify the 40 in...

Council to Hold Hearing on Final Revised Land Use Code

On Monday, November 9, the Portland City Council will hold a public hearing on Phase I of the City’s ReCode initiative, the City’s effort to streamline, modernize, and update its land use code to reflect the goals of the City&rsquo...

City News Round Up for Friday, October 23

City News Round Up for Friday, October 23 - https://portland-me.regroup.com/networks/Portland-ME/groups/city-news/posts/city-news-round-up-for-friday-october-23

Portland Selects Second Natural Helpers Cohort

The City of Portland’s Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is honored to announce its second cohort of the Natural Helpers program. While receiving many applications to join the program, 14 were selected, representing eight countries of origin, from Ango...

Temporary Emergency Shelter Space on County Way to Offer Many Improvements

On October 19, 2020, the City of Portland announced it was finalizing its plans on a three-pronged approach to increase the amount of shelter beds available in Portland this winter in light of necessary COVID-19 precautions and the loss ...

Riverside Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence

Riverside Golf Course has achieved designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Gene Pierotti, Golf Course Superintendent, completed the effort to obtain sanctuary...

City Extends Outdoor Operations to Further Assist Businesses During Pandemic

In order to continue helping local businesses through the pandemic, the Portland City Council approved a plan during its October 19, 2020 meeting to allow restaurants and retailers to continue to operate outdoors on private property, pub...

Portland Finalizing Plans for Additional Shelter Space Ahead of Winter

The City of Portland’s Health & Human Services (HHS) Department has been working diligently to prepare for the winter season and the anticipated impact on people experiencing homelessness. Staff is in the midst of finalizing its plan for she...

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, October 24, 2020 between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM is the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be collecting unused or unneeded prescription medications so that they can be properly disposed.

The...

Council Approves New Leash Rules for Baxter Woods

On October 5, 2020, the City Council approved new leash rules for Baxter Woods. The full leash rules for all City properties can be found in Chapter 5 of the City Code.

After two years of public discussion at the Parks Commission, the Sustainability and Tr...

Portland Harbor Dredge and CAD Cell Projects Fail to Receive Funding Under USDOT BUILD Grant Program

After years of study, planning, design, and permitting work, the Portland Harbor Dredge and CAD project failed to make the list of approved projects announced by the US Department of Transportation under the $900 million Better Utilizing Investments Lever...

Council Limits Rental Housing Application Fees

The Portland City Council approved a limitation on rental housing application fees during its August 3, 2020 meeting, which will be added to the City’s Code, Chapter 6, Buildings and Building Regulations, Section 223.1. The new ordinance prohibi...

Members of Public Encouraged to Apply for Charter Commission Council Appointee

The City Council’s newly created Charter Commission Ad Hoc Committee includes Mayor Snyder, Councilor Nick Mavodones, Councilor Pious Ali, and Councilor Tae Chong. 

The Ad Hoc Committee’s charge is to advance a slate of names f...

Council’s Ad Hoc Committee to Discuss Charter Commission Appointees During First Meeting

The City Council’s newly created Charter Commission Ad Hoc Committee will hold its first meeting today, Tuesday, July 28 at 4:00 PM via Zoom. Committee members include Mayor Snyder, Councilor Nick Mavodones, Councilor Pious Ali, and Councilor Ta...

Ten Mixed-Income Housing Projects Totaling Almost 900 Units Currently in Pipeline

Ten Mixed-Income Housing Projects Totaling Almost 900 Units Currently in Pipeline

City has not stopped working to create more affordable housing opportunities in Portland

In light of recent calls for the creation of more affordable housing in Portland, the ...

Mayor Outlines Process for Establishing Charter Commission Members

Mayor Kate Snyder and the Portland City Council will hold a special remote City Council meeting on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 5:30 PM for the purpose of voting on a resolution to create an Ad Hoc Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee’s charge would be t...

Council's Finance Committee Continues FY21 Budget Review Process on August 5, 2020

The Portland City Council’s Finance Committee will continue its FY21 budget review process with a series of meetings starting on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 5:30 PM. The meetings will take place remotely via Zoom and can be live-streamed at www...

City Council Passes Resolution Establishing a Racial Equity Steering Committee

The City Council passed a resolution at its Monday, July 13, 2020 meeting that establishes a Racial Equity Steering Committee to develop recommendations in response to systemic inequities. 

The original resolution can be read here. Councilors Spen...

Portland Police Report Spike in Drug Overdoses

There have been seven fatal and 79 non-fatal overdoses since May 1, 2020, with one fatal and nine non-fatal overdoses just in the past week alone. 

“There have historically been upticks in overdoses here in the city at this time of the y...

City Hires Bob Fowler as New Public Health Director

The City of Portland is pleased to announce it has hired Bob Fowler as the city’s new Public Health Director after an extensive search and interview process. For the last six years, Fowler served as the Executive Director at Milestone Recovery. ...

City Alerts Businesses that COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines Must Be Followed

The City of Portland is reminding businesses that they must follow the State’s COVID-19 reopening guidelines for operation. Following multiple reports of violations from the public, the City will have two code enforcement officers plus the polic...

City Halts Implementation of Property Revaluation

The City’s Assessor’s Office has officially announced it is halting implementation of this year’s citywide property revaluation until 2021 citing the unknown real estate market and fiscal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic...

City Council Issues Proclamation Condemning Racism and Honoring Arbery, Taylor and Floyd

Mayor Snyder and the Portland City Council issued a proclamation at their June 1, 2020 City Council meeting condemning racism and honoring Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.

PROCLAMATION CONDEMNING RACISM AND HONORING AHMAUD ARBERY, BREONNA T...

City of Portland Following CDC Guidelines Regarding Coronavirus Precautions

The City of Portland is actively engaged and monitoring guidance from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Maine CDC regarding Coronavirus COVID-19 preparations and precautions. The City’s emergency management team is...

City Clerk Releases Official Results from March 3 Election

The City Clerk has posted the official results from the March 3 Presidential Primary, Special State and Municipal Referendum Election. 

View the Presidential Primary results here.View the Referendum results here.  

City Awards Funds to 11 Community Partners from Asylum Seeker Donations

The City of Portland is pleased to announce it has awarded 11 community partner organizations with more than $140,000 as part of an initial round of funding from the asylum seeker donations the City received. The funds are reimbursement for the assistance...

City Manager Presents FY2021 Recommended CIP Budget

The Finance Committee will begin its discussion of the City Manager’s Recommended FY21 Capital Improvement Plan budget the Finance Committee’s January 28 meeting. 

The CIP presents the City’s capital needs in the curr...

Three Finalists for MLK Memorial in Portland to Unveil Designs to the Public on November 14

The three finalists chosen to move forward to the RFP phase to create a memorial to honor Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Portland will present their final designs during a November 14 meeting. The finalists include Robert Katz, Augusta, ME; TJD&A...

City to Host Commercial & Residential Forums Regarding Revaluation Process

Commercial property owner forum on November 1 at 11:30 AM - Residential property owner forum on November 25 at 5:00 PM

As part of the City’s revaluation process, the Assessor’s Office will be hosting two upcoming forums to furt...

City Public Health Officials Warn of Vaping Dangers

As reports of vaping-related illnesses increase, Maine has enacted a law banning vaping on school grounds. On September 19, LD 152 took effect. The statute, “An Act to Prohibit the Possession and Use of Electronic Smoking Devices on School Grounds” comes ...

Update: FY20 Municipal Budget Approved by City Council

Update:  The City Council approved the FY20 Municipal Budget during its May 20, 2019 meeting. 

The final FY20 budget includes the following changes from the City Manager's Recommended budget.

• an additional $50,000 for the Community Support...

FY20 Municipal Budget Currently Under Review by Council

The City Council’s Finance Committee is in the midst of reviewing the City Manager’s Recommended FY20 Municipal Budget. Upcoming Council and public review of the budget will take place at the following times:

Finance Committee Meetings...

City Manager Presents Recommended FY20 Municipal Budget

Portland City Manager Jon Jennings presented his recommended municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), which begins July 1, 2019, to the City Council at its April 8 meeting. The $263.4 million budget results in a 2.9% city-side property tax rate incre...

City Begins Urban Forest Inventory in Portland

 Today, the City of Portland and the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program began an urban inventory of trees, green space, and ground cover on public and private land for the greater Portland metropolitan area...

Friday News Round Up for January 22, 2021

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City Reminds Business Owners of Plastic Straw Ordinance

The City of Portland is reminding business owners of its ordinance that prohibits the distribution of plastic straws. Beginning April 1, 2020, restaurants and other food establishments were able to provide customers with a plastic straw by request only. A...

City of Portland Committed to Providing Essential Public Health Services

The City of Portland’s commitment to providing essential public health services through its Needle Exchange Program remains strong as evidenced by the number of clients it serves and the services it offers seven days a week, in two locations wit...

Mayor Snyder Acknowledges Historic Inauguration Day

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder today acknowledged Inauguration Day 2021 by congratulating President Biden and Vice President Harris. Tonight’s City Council meeting includes a Proclamation Recognizing January 20, 2021 as Inauguration Day.

Mayor Snyder...

Racial Equity Steering Committee to Accept Written Public Comments

The City of Portland's Racial Equity Steering Committee (RESC) would like to learn about the public’s concerns, ideas, and recommendations regarding how the City of Portland addresses public safety and racial equity. RESC has hosted two...

Friday News Round Up for January 15, 2021

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Mayor Kate Snyder to Speak at Opening of New 51-Unit Apartment Building in Bayside

The redevelopment of Portland’s Bayside neighborhood will reach another milestone Thursday, January 14, 2021 with Portland-based developer The Szanton Company opening the doors of Furman Block. The new development features 51 mixed-income, age 5...

Join Mayor Snyder on May 27 for the Next Mayor's Monthly Zoom

Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Snyder for her next Mayor's Monthly Zoom on Thursday, May 27 at 4:30 PM. There is no formal agenda, come here updates from the Mayor as well as an open Q&A session with the public.

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Join Mayor Snyder on May 27 for the Next Mayor's Monthly Zoom

Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Snyder for her next Mayor's Monthly Zoom on Thursday, May 27 at 4:30 PM. There is no formal agenda, come here updates from the Mayor as well as an open Q&A session with the public.

Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Snyder for her next Mayor's Monthly Zoom on Thursday, May 27 at 4:30 PM. There is no formal agenda, come here updates from the Mayor as well as an open Q&A session with the public.

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Join Mayor Snyder on June 29 for the Next Mayor's Monthly Zoom

Members of the public are invited to join Mayor Snyder for her next Mayor's Monthly Zoom on Tuesday, June 29 at 12:00 PM. There is no formal agenda, come here updates from the Mayor as well as an open Q&A session with the public.

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