Posted on: March 2, 2021
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...
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Posted on: February 26, 2021
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Posted on: February 24, 2021
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...
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City News
Posted on: February 24, 2021
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...
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Posted on: February 22, 2021
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...
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Posted on: February 19, 2021
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Posted on: February 19, 2021
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: February 10, 2021
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...
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City News
Posted on: February 5, 2021
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...
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City News
Posted on: January 29, 2021
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...
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Posted on: February 12, 2021
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Posted on: January 28, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 28, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 29, 2021
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Posted on: February 2, 2021
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...
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City News
Posted on: February 1, 2021
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.
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Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Posted on: January 22, 2021
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...
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City News
Posted on: January 22, 2021
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...
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City News
Posted on: January 20, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Posted on: January 13, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 8, 2021
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...
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City News
Posted on: January 7, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 8, 2021
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Posted on: January 7, 2021
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: December 22, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: December 22, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: December 21, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: December 21, 2020
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...
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Posted on: December 18, 2020
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Posted on: December 18, 2020
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.
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City News
Posted on: December 15, 2020
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.
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City News
Posted on: December 15, 2020
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: December 17, 2020
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.
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City News
Posted on: December 15, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: December 11, 2020
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: December 1, 2020
The Snow Shoveling for Seniors program is being offered again this winter and we're looking for volunteers to participate! Community volunteers are available to shovel walkways, steps, and sidewalks for Portland residents over the age of 65 who a...
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City News
Posted on: December 8, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: December 8, 2020
The City of Portland is pleased to announce that it is resuming the collection of trash and recycling on holidays. The updated holiday collection schedule can be found here. Those with Friday collection on Christmas and New Year’s Day will have ...
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City News
Posted on: December 7, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: December 4, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: December 2, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: December 2, 2020
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’...
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City News
Posted on: December 1, 2020
Beginning December 7, 2020 the City’s Mackworth, Ocean, Walton CSO Separation Phase 1 project will enter Ocean Avenue at Mackworth Street. This work is part of the City's effort to reduce Combined Sewer Overflows into Back Cove. The work includes the inst...
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Posted on: November 24, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 23, 2020
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. ...
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City News
Posted on: November 20, 2020
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
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Posted on: November 19, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 19, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 18, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 17, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 16, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 13, 2020
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...
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Posted on: November 13, 2020
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). ...
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City News
Posted on: November 13, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 10, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 4, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 6, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 5, 2020
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: November 2, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: June 9, 2020
Once again we are partnering with the American Red Cross on November 25, 2020 at Portland Ocean Gateway and we are looking for donors!
In this season of giving, please consider donating the gift of life. Each unit of donated blood, has t...
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Posted on: October 30, 2020
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
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Posted on: October 30, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 30, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: October 28, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: October 23, 2020
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Posted on: October 22, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: October 21, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 19, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: October 22, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: October 16, 2020
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, October 19 at 5:00 PM for the Mayor's State of the City Address and then a regular meeting at 5:30 PM.
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Posted on: October 16, 2020
A new external ballot drop box has been installed for those wishing to drop off their completed absentee ballots. It is located outside of the Merrill Auditorium entrance for 24/7 ballot returns. Please remember to sign the back of the envelope before dep...
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City News
Posted on: October 8, 2020
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 p...
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City News
Posted on: October 16, 2020
City Manager Jon Jennings’ has agreed to a one-year contract extension as part of his recent performance evaluation. The employment contract extension will go before the City Council for a first read during its Monday, October 19, 2020 meeting. ...
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City News
Posted on: October 15, 2020
Remember that football-field-sized black tarp covering a field in the center of Franklin Street, between Congress and Cumberland? It was unveiled today and the City’s Horticulture staff will begin a transformation from lawn to urban meadow that ...
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City News
Posted on: October 13, 2020
In-person absentee voting is currently going on now in the City Clerk’s temporary office space in the Merrill Auditorium lobby via the Myrtle Street entrance. Regular hours are 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
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City News
Posted on: October 13, 2020
Round three of the City of Portland’s COVID-19 grant and loan programs are being launched today. Eligibility has been relaxed for businesses that received more than $10,000 in COVID-19 Federal or State Funding and need more assistance. Previously this mad...
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City News
Posted on: October 9, 2020
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, October 19 at 5:00 PM for the Mayor's State of the City Address and then a regular meeting at 5:30 PM.
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Posted on: October 9, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 9, 2020
The City Council allocated additional funds in the amount of $524,669 to the Portland CARES Emergency Income Payment Program (rental assistance) program during its October 8, 2020 meeting. Before new applications can be accepted for rental assistance, app...
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City News
Posted on: October 9, 2020
While the City of Portland does not control or sanction Halloween activities or Trick-or-Treating, it does want to make sure that residents are aware of this year’s safety guidelines should families choose to participate in Halloween 2020. The C...
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Posted on: October 2, 2020
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, October 5 at 4:30 PM for a workshop and at 5:30 PM for a meeting.
City Hall remains clos...
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Posted on: September 29, 2020
Reminder from the City's Parking Division and Department of Public Works that effective October 1, the Street Maintenance signs on streets will be back in effect. These restrictions are in effect from October 1 through May 31, except for area 3 (...
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Posted on: September 25, 2020
City News Round Up for Friday, September 25
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, September 28 at 5:30 PM for a workshop regarding an update on the marij...
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Posted on: September 22, 2020
The City of Portland launched a new campaign this week to remind people to ‘Stay the Course’ to prevent further COVID-19 spread. Residents, businesses, and visitors to Portland are encouraged to visit staythecourse.me for information r...
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City News
Posted on: September 18, 2020
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...
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
City News Round Up for Friday, September 18
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, September 21 at 5:30 PM.
City Hall remains closed to...
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
The City of Portland’s Public Health Division, in collaboration with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, Greater Portland Health, and MaineHealth Care at Home, announces the availability o...
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Posted on: September 16, 2020
he City of Portland’s marijuana ordinance that establishes the types of marijuana businesses that can be licensed to operate in the City went into effect on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The ordinance established the rules for both medical and adult...
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Posted on: September 16, 2020
The Cities of Portland and South Portland have released a draft of One Climate Future, a joint climate action and adaptation plan. One Climate Future is an innovative regional approach to climate action, bringing together two ci...
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Posted on: September 10, 2020
Mayor Kate Snyder announced the appointment of 13 members to the Council’s newly formed Racial Equity Steering Committee during its September 9, 2020 meeting. The Council established a Racial Equity Steering Committee as part of a resolution tha...
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Posted on: September 8, 2020
In partnership with its website provider CivicPlus® and technology provider Frase, the City of Portland is launching a 45-day trial of a new chatbot feature for its municipal website. The chatbot will appear on the portlandmaine....
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Posted on: September 8, 2020
The Portland City Council’s remote workshop set for Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 4:30 PM will now be held to discuss a marijuana licensing update. The workshop was previously scheduled to discuss the November 3 Election. The workshop will als...
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Posted on: September 11, 2020
City News Round Up for Friday, September 11
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, September 14 at 5:30 PM for a workshop on the FY21 municipal budget and Election...
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Posted on: September 8, 2020
City of Portland officials along with the Portland Fire Department and the Portland Police Department will join on Friday, September 11, 2020 for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial at Fort Allen Park. Fire Chief Keith Gautreau and Police Chi...
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Posted on: September 8, 2020
Danforth Street between High and Vaughan Street will be paved starting September 9 and continuing through September 10. The work will be taking place during the day - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.
There will be traffic delays and noise due to this work. Pol...
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Posted on: September 4, 2020
City News Round Up for Friday, September 4Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, September 14 at 5:30 PM.
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Posted on: August 31, 2020
Portland Public Health Division’s Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction Services Program recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31). International Overdose Awareness Day has been a key remembrance event for those who have ...
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
As a result of new guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City of Portland has streamlined the application process for the Rental Assistance Program. The City has also increased the amount of assistance available. The...
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Posted on: August 28, 2020
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, August 31 at 5:30 PM.
City Hall remains closed to the general public at this time. Staff continue to serve customers via em...
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
Despite the ongoing litigation, the City of Portland is reminding the public that the deadline for businesses to apply for a marijuana retail store license in Portland is Monday, August 31, 2020. The applications are available on the City’s Busi...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
City News Round Up for Friday, August 21
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, August 31 at 5:30 PM.
City Hall remains closed to the general public at this time. S...
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Posted on: August 11, 2020
The Portland City Council established a Racial Equity Steering Committee as part of a resolution that it passed at its July 13, 2020 Council meeting. The Committee will be tasked with developing recommendations to the City Council regarding the ways in wh...
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Posted on: August 14, 2020
City News Round Up for Friday, August 14Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, August 31 at 5:30 PM.
City Hall remains closed to the general public at th...
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Posted on: August 5, 2020
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...
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Posted on: August 7, 2020
City News Round Up for Friday, August 7
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, August 10 at 5:30 PM to discuss and vote on a slate of Council appointees to the Cha...
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Posted on: July 31, 2020
City News Round Up for Friday, July 31
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, August 3 at 4:30 PM. City Hall remains closed to the general public at this...
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Posted on: July 30, 2020
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...
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Posted on: July 24, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: July 24, 2020
City News Round Up for Friday, July 24
Please check our agenda center as Committees, Boards & Commissions continue to meet remotely. The Council meets next on Monday, July 27 at 5:30 PM.
City Hall remains closed to the general public at this ...
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City News
Posted on: July 23, 2020
The Portland City Council will host a remote workshop on Monday, July 27 at the end of its special meeting, which starts at 5:30 PM. The workshop will discuss issues related to those experiencing homelessness, Deering Oaks Park, and City Hall Plaza. The r...
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City News
Posted on: July 23, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: July 23, 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...
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City News
Posted on: July 23, 2020
On Sunday, July 19, 2020, Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau announced that the Portland Fire Department promoted Lieutenant Angela Calvo to Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Training. Calvo is the first woman to hold a Chief Officer ...
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City News
Posted on: July 22, 2020
The City of Portland continues to compassionately serve people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, as follows:
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City News
Posted on: July 16, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: July 13, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: July 13, 2020
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 is Election Day for the State Primary and Municipal School Budget/Referendum Election. The City’s 11 polling locations will open at 7:00 A.M. and close at 8:00 P.M. Polling locations will look different -- booths will be s...
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City News
Posted on: July 10, 2020
Councilor Pious Ali held a press conference on Friday, June 10 to address recent violence against the Portland Police Department.
His remarks included the follow statements:
"Like many Portland residents, I was shocked waking up last Monday morning to ...
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City News
Posted on: July 10, 2020
Mayor Kate Snyder and several members of the City Council issued statements today denouncing recent violence against Portland Police officers.
Mayor Kate Snyder said, “As we work together as a community toward equity, the dismantling of systemic...
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City News
Posted on: July 6, 2020
In response to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the City of Portland will make available up to three months of rent, and up to $250 in utility assistance to alleviate the housing burden for low income households that have lo...
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City News
Posted on: July 7, 2020
The City of Portland is partnering with Casco Bay Lines to identify ways to improve the landside infrastructure on Peaks Island to enhance its safety, comfort and efficiency. This project, the Peaks Island Ferry Landside Operations Study, includes an effo...
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City News
Posted on: July 7, 2020
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. ...
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City News
Posted on: June 23, 2020
In-person early absentee voting is now underway for the July 14, 2020 State Primary and Municipal School Budget /Referendum Election. Voting is available during the City Clerk’s office hours -- Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M --...
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City News
Posted on: June 27, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: June 19, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: June 17, 2020
Learning from the first round of the City’s COVID-19 Loan and Grant Programs that were launched May 19th, with applications due on June 4th, a couple of unanticipated issues made certain categories of small businesses that were in need of help i...
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City News
Posted on: June 17, 2020
The City of Portland’s marijuana ordinance that establishes the types of marijuana businesses that can be licensed to operate in the city went into effect on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The ordinance also establishes the rules of these businesses,...
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City News
Posted on: June 10, 2020
The City of Portland will temporarily extend Treasury Department hours of operation beginning tomorrow, June 11, to ensure residents are able to register autos and boats in compliance with Governor Mills’ Executive Order 53-A.
The Department will...
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City News
Posted on: June 9, 2020
The City of Portland wants to update the public on several aspects of its expanded outdoor dining and retail pilot program. More than 80 businesses have now been permitted as part of the program, and Dana, Wharf, Exchange (Fore to Middle and Mid...
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City News
Posted on: June 9, 2020
The City of Portland is proud to sponsor our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on June 30th 2020 at Portland Ocean Gateway.
An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood or platelets, but of those, less than 10 percent actually...
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City News
Posted on: June 7, 2020
Mayor Kate Snyder and members of the Portland City Council held a press conference today at City Hall to discuss the recent demonstrations in Portland. They expressed support for the peaceful protests, the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as a commitm...
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City News
Posted on: June 1, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: May 29, 2020
An Open Letter to Our Portland Community from the Portland Police Department:
The Portland Police Department’s values are Integrity, Leadership and Service. These values guide us well as we go about our mission...
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City News
Posted on: June 2, 2020
The Portland Police Department assisted with what began as a peaceful demonstration starting around 7:00 PM on Monday night and ended with the arrest of 23 people.
“As I’ve said before, the City of Portland and the Portland Police Depar...
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City News
Posted on: May 29, 2020
The City of Portland is updating the public on its phased reopening plan so citizens can plan how to take care of various municipal transactions. City employees will be returning to City Hall and City buildings on Monday, June 1. However, the majority of ...
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City News
Posted on: May 27, 2020
The City of Portland wants to make sure citizens are aware that enforcement of parking meters and times zones as well as the requirement to use purple pay-as-you-throw trash bags will be back in effect on June 1, 2020.
Parking Enforcement:
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City News
Posted on: May 18, 2020
The City of Portland launched three emergency business assistance programs after receiving City Council approval of the programs at its May 4, 2020 meeting and final funding for them at its May 18, 2020 meeting.
The programs include the Business Assistanc...
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City News
Posted on: May 18, 2020
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder and City Manager Jon Jennings issued a letter to citizens and businesses today recapping the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and outlining its reopening plans. You can read it at the link below.
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City News
Posted on: May 14, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Portland is cancelling the Fourth of July fireworks celebration, typically held on the Eastern Promenade. City Manager Jennings was forced to make the decision because large social gatherings are not permitted and...
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City News
Posted on: May 12, 2020
In conjunction with Governor Mills’ Restarting Maine’s Economy plan, which outlines the gradual stages of reopening, the City of Portland has put together a proposed plan that includes temporary street closures and permitting changes t...
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City News
Posted on: May 5, 2020
The Portland City Council voted at its May 4, 2020 meeting to approve three business loan and grant programs designed by the Portland Development Corporation and the City’s Economic Development Department in response to the COVID-19 pan...
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City News
Posted on: May 1, 2020
In light of Governor Mills’ announcement that golf courses will be able to open with restrictions under the first phase of reopening the State starting May 1, the City of Portland has approved Riverside Golf Course to open for golf starting Tues...
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City News
Posted on: May 1, 2020
With National Drug Take Back Day Postponed, the City of Portland Public Health Division is providing educational materials and virtual Narcan (naloxone) trainings throughout the month of May.
Beginning next week, the Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduc...
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City News
Posted on: April 21, 2020
City Manager Jon Jennings released his recommendations to the City Council for FY21 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding today. More information is available on the City’s CDBG webpage. The City Council will hold two public hearings ...
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City News
Posted on: April 28, 2020
The Portland City Council voted to extend the Stay at Home Emergency Order until May 18, 2020 at its April 27th meeting. The emergency order also includes a number of amendments including:
- A temporary program to pay $1,000 to the owner of a non-ow...
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City News
Posted on: April 17, 2020
The City of Portland is seeking to clarify its rules for non-essential businesses related to the City’s emergency Stay at Home order, and as a result the Portland City Council will hold an emergency remote workshop on Monday, April 20 at 5:30 PM...
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City News
Posted on: April 16, 2020
At its Tuesday, April 14 meeting, the Portland City Council discussed and approved an order Replacing the List of Essential Services in the Proclamation Declaring a Continued State of Emergency and Requirement to Stay Home (Order 156). To assist businesses...
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City News
Posted on: April 16, 2020
The City of Portland’s Office of Elder Affairs has created a temporary volunteer program to provide grocery shopping and food delivery to elderly Portland residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is intended to help people aged 65 or ...
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City News
Posted on: April 10, 2020
The Monday, April 13 City Council workshop and meeting will be rescheduled to Tuesday, April 14 due to concerns regarding connectivity because Portland is currently under a Wind Advisory from 12 PM until 10 PM tonight with wind gusts up to 51mph. Out of a...
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City News
Posted on: April 13, 2020
Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honored. In light of COVID-19, this group of professionals is under greater than usual pressure and anxiety for the first responders and citize...
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City News
Posted on: April 9, 2020
The Portland Office of Elder Affairs will implement a temporary volunteer serviceto provide grocery shopping and food delivery to elderly Portland residents whomay have difficulty accessing food during the Coronavirus pandemic. The serviceis intended to s...
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City News
Posted on: April 7, 2020
The annual curbside collection of leaf bags/yard waste will be held Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 8. The leaves must be in large, paper biodegradable leaf bags that can be purchased at most hardware stores. Place the biodegradable leaf bags curbsid...
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City News
Posted on: April 6, 2020
The City of Portland is closing all parking lots associated with the Back Cove Trail due to the high usage of the trail and overcrowding concerns in light of the State of Maine and the City’s Stay at Home emergency orders requiring that individu...
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City News
Posted on: April 3, 2020
Building off of the City Council’s March 30th approval of an Emergency Order, Mayor Kate Snyder has compiled a comprehensive list of resources available to tenants and landlords in light of COVID-19. The Emergency Order requests landlords in Por...
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City News
Posted on: April 3, 2020
As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, the City has made the decision to delay the Value Change Notices that were scheduled to be sent to all taxpayers in May. Notices will be sent at a future date to be determined.
“Given the unknowns wi...
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City News
Posted on: April 3, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, with the exception of weekly curbside trash and recycling collection, ALL Public Works Solid Waste Programs at Riverside Recycling Facility are on hold until further notice. In support of the current State of Emergen...
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City News
Posted on: April 1, 2020
The City of Portland has opened an additional shelter for clients needing quarantine space in light of positive COVID-19 cases. The quarantine space is located at the James A. Banks, Sr. Exposition Building. The City is working with the Maine Department o...
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City News
Posted on: April 1, 2020
The Portland City Council will hold an emergency remote workshop on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM. The City Manager requested the workshop to discuss the City’s shelter operations.
The workshop will be conducted remotely using Zoom. Instruc...
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City News
Posted on: March 30, 2020
The Portland City Council voted tonight to extend the State of Emergency and Stay at Home order until April 27. The vote extends the Emergency Order originally issued by the City Manager on March 24 and replaces it with this Emergency Order.
The ...
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City News
Posted on: March 27, 2020
The India Street Public Health Center will resume its clinical services and Needle Exchange Program on Monday, March 30. This comes after a two week closure due to widespread staff exposure to COVID-19. The City had no other choice but to cease operations...
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City News
Posted on: March 26, 2020
On Monday, March 30, 2020, at 5:00 PM, the Portland City Council will conduct its first virtual workshop and meeting using emergency legislation, Sec. G-1 MRSA §403-A, that allows cities and towns to conduct meetings online. The meeting includes ...
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City News
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Properly functioning sewer systems are extremely important for the protection of public health and to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).To help keep these systems functioning properly, the Department of Environmental Protection is re...
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City News
Posted on: March 25, 2020
The City of Portland is issuing the following updates related to the COVID-19 response and resources.
City Hall & City Buildings Closed to External Visitors Until April 13
City Hall and all City buildings will now remain closed to external visitors unt...
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City News
Posted on: March 24, 2020
City Announces Stay at Home Emergency Order Effective Wednesday, March 25 at 5:00 PM
Restricts all non-essential personal and business services
Mayor Kate Snyder and Portland City Manager Jon Jennings announced today at a 3:00 PM press conference that the C...
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City News
Posted on: March 24, 2020
For the safety of the public, our 196 Lancaster Street location will be closed to public entry until further notice. The window under our awning to the left of the office entrance is open for clients to drop off documents and our staff will continue to as...
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City News
Posted on: March 23, 2020
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder issued the following guidance to help keep people housed during the COVID-19 pandemic given the need for safe housing during this public health and economic crisis. The courts are currently closed at this time and no evictions a...
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COVID-19 Resources & Information
City News
Posted on: March 20, 2020
Portland City Manager Jon Jennings issued an emergency proclamation on Friday, March 20, 2020 that exempts stores from having to charge the five-cent fee for single-use carry out shopping bags. The proclamation is in place until April 30, 2020 an...
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City News
Posted on: March 20, 2020
The City of Portland has been working on the front lines in direct contact with its most vulnerable community members for more than 30 years with one of the most dedicated and professional staffs. Each and every decision the City makes is with their best ...
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City News
Posted on: March 19, 2020
Last Friday, March 13, Portland’s City Manager directed the Parking Division to no longer issue parking tickets for time zones and expired meters for the foreseeable future. Enforcement will continue for illegal parking, which includes blocking ...
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City News
Posted on: March 13, 2020
As things continue to rapidly evolve with the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Snyder, City Council members, and City Manager Jon Jennings held a press conference on Friday to provide the public and media with the latest information related to the number of ...
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City News
Posted on: March 13, 2020
The City of Portland has decided to cancel all events scheduled for the next 30 days at Merrill Auditorium, Portland Expo and Ocean Gateway in order to help practice social distancing in order to reduce the number of large gatherings and help slow the spr...
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City News
Posted on: March 3, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: March 12, 2020
Out of an abundance of caution and for preventative reasons only, the Portland City Council is cancelling its March 16 meeting and March 23 workshop. Both will be rescheduled at dates to be determined.
Additionally, the City is suspending all co...
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City News
Posted on: March 5, 2020
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.
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City News
Posted on: February 4, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: January 28, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: November 7, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: October 10, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: September 19, 2019
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: July 25, 2019
City Manager Jon Jennings has chosen Frank Clark to become Portland’s next Police Chief following an extensive search and review process. Clark has been with the South Portland Police Department since 1988, and is currently a Lieutenant. He has ...
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City News
Posted on: July 10, 2019
This City is currently undergoing a city-wide revaluation of all real property. This effort will culminate in new assessments for all properties for the Fiscal Year 2021 assessment roll.Tyler Technologies, the firm that has been hired to assist in perform...
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City News
Posted on: June 19, 2019
PORTLAND, Maine -- Ci ty Manager Jon Jennings today announced an update related to the City’s efforts on a transition plan to house asylum seekers. The City is incredibly thankful to those who have offered assistance during this emergency situation. Some ...
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City News
Posted on: June 14, 2019
6/17/19 UPDATE: For those wishing to volunteer, we thank you. The United Way of Greater Portland has received enough volunteer inquiries at this point, and is busy working to process the volunteer requests. Please wait to receive your volunteer ...
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City News
Posted on: June 12, 2019
The City of Portland, in response to an influx in asylum seekers from the southern US border, has activated an emergency operations center and additional emergency shelter at the Portland Expo. Since Sunday, June 9, the City has received roughly 100 new a...
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City News
Posted on: May 31, 2019
On June 6, as part of our celebration of Clean Water Week (June 2 – June 6, 2019), the City in collaboration with the Portland Water District is sponsoring a guided walking tour around Back Cove. The tour will highlight a few of the ma...
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City News
Posted on: April 22, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: May 22, 2019
The City of Portland is announcing today several improvements for island residents in order to assist with parking, transportation, access and boarding of the ferry, and infrastructure improvements near the ferry dock on Peaks Island. These improvements a...
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City News
Posted on: May 15, 2019
The City of Portland announced today that it is seeking qualifications from interested applicants for the creation of a memorial to honor Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Portland. The RFQ is available here and interested applicants have until June 26 ...
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City News
Posted on: May 16, 2019
The Portland Police Department will participate in a regional active shooter training at Deering High School, 370 Stevens Avenue, this Saturday, May 18, 2019. Those in the area will see increased activity around Deering High and Longfellow School starting...
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City News
Posted on: April 29, 2019
The Portland Police Department is excited to participate in a gun give back program on May 11, 2019. The event offers an opportunity for the community to become a safer place by offering people a way to safely dispose of unwanted firearms and ammunition.
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City News
Posted on: April 22, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 22, 2019
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 12, 2019
The City of Portland is pleased to announce that the U.S Conference of Mayors and its Partner America Program selected Portland to receive the Inaugural 2019 Partner America Small Business Friendly Community Award. According to the US Conference of Mayors...
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City News
Posted on: April 10, 2019
City Manager Jon Jennings is pleased to announce he has selected Heather Brown to serve as the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Portland. The City conducted a search process for an Assistant City Manager to replace Michael Sauschuck, who left to...
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City News
Posted on: April 5, 2019
On Monday, April 8, 2019, the City of Portland will start the street-level digital imagery part of the 2019 Revaluation Project. The City has contracted Tyler Technologies to digitally photograph the exterior of every property in the city and validate add...
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City News
Posted on: March 15, 2019
City Manager Jon Jennings is pleased to announce that he has selected Hanna Pickering to serve as the next Director of Information Technology and Lena Geraghty to serve as the first Director of Innovation & Performance Management. Ms. Pickering&rs...
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City News
Posted on: March 12, 2019
Starting on March 14, the City of Portland’s Permitting and Inspections Department will offer the opportunity for customers to meet with a Zoning Staff member for 30 minutes to ask questions. Appointments are available from 9 AM to 12 PM every T...
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City News
Posted on: March 8, 2019
City Manager Jon Jennings released his recommendations to the City Council for FY20 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding today. More information is available on the City's CDBG webpage. The City Council will hold two public hearings r...
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City News
Posted on: March 1, 2019
Please join the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) at a formal public meeting to discuss the replacement of the Veranda Street Bridge, which carries I-295 over Veranda Street. Located 0.24 of a mile northerly of Route 1, Portland.
Representative...
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City News
Posted on: April 12, 2018
The City of Portland is pleased to announce the members of the Portland Disability Advisory Committee (PDAC), which advises the City Manager on issues of importance to people with disabilities and also recommends policies, practices, and legislation in ma...
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