TOWN COUNCIL
Timothy Reiniger, Chair • Stephanie Anderson • Jeremy Gabrielson • Susan Gillis • Caitlin Jordan Harriman • Penelope Jordan • Timothy Thompson
Next Meetings:
Wednesday, October 16 / 7:00 PM - MEETING - Council Chambers
The Town Council agenda for October 16, includes:
- A request from Councilor Stephanie Anderson for a scope of work from the Greater Portland Council of Governments to assist in facilitating business outreach. The proposal is in the amount of $4,500.
- A request from Chair Timothy Reiniger to refer to the Planning Board Contract Zoning in the Town Center District. On September 9, 2024, the Town Council voted (7-0) to refer to workshop Chair Reiniger's proposed authorization for contract zoning in the Town Center District. On October 9, the council met in workshop to discuss.
- The Town Council will discuss options for providing assessing services as outline by Town Manager Patrick. The current Assessor, Clint Swett, announced his resignation effective October 17. Pursuant to the Council-Manager Charter, the Town Council appoints the Town Assessor.
Town Council Meetings generally occur on the second Monday of each month at 7 PM, with exceptions for Monday holidays. Workshops generally occur on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 PM. Residents may subscribe to the Town Council Meetings Notification Email to receive agendas and meeting materials when they become available.
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day
Respecting, Honoring & Reflecting on Indigenous Wisdom
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMITTEES
 The Town Council’s Appointments Committee is now accepting applicaitons for vacancies on the following boards and committees:
Board of Zoning Appeals
Community Services Committee
Conservation Committee
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee – (unexpired term until 12/31/2025)
Fort Williams Park Committee
Planning Board
Recycling Committee
Thomas Memorial Library Committee
www.capeelizabeth.com/boardscommittees
Questions should be directed to Debra Lane, Assistant Town Manager
at 799-7665 or debra.lane@capeelizabeth.org.
Applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 31, 2024.
New terms begin January 1, 2025.
Terms are 3 years, unless otherwise noted.
RECYCLING CENTER
FALL EXTENDED HOURS
The Recycling Center will be open on the following Sundays for the disposal of leaf/yard waste, wood waste, and brush only. Fees will be assessed for all items on Sunday, November 17th.
As a reminder, no household refuse and/or recyclables will be accepted on the Sundays listed below.
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Sunday, November 3rd 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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Sunday, November 10th 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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Sunday, November 17th 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Additionally, disposal Fees at the Recycling Center will be waived for residents transporting their own material and/or items from Saturday, October 26th through Saturday, November 9th.
Commercial haulers will still be assessed fees in accordance with current regulations.
2024-25 TAXES DUE OCTOBER 15
The Town Assessor committed the 2024-2025 property tax rate on August 20, 2024. The Town of Cape Elizabeth's new tax rate is now $11.00 per $1,000 of property value for the 2025 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
The new rate applies to the taxes due on October 15, 2024, and April 15, 2025.
Property taxes have been mailed. As of 9/30/2024, Invoice Cloud is not yet ready for online payments. Updates will be posted to the town website.
2025 Tax Commitment Summary
2025 Tax Commitment Report
Comparison of FY 2024 Taxes to FY 2025 Taxes
FAQs for Property Tax Assessments
Residents may pay their tax bill by any of the following ways:
- Online: View or Pay Your Bill *
- Your bank's bill-payer service
- Mail
- Use the new drop box in front of the town office.
Please do not mail cash or put cash into the drop box. Please ensure that your telephone number is on your check in the event there is a question about the payment. If there is a question or a concern, please contact Kristie Bradbury, Finance Director, at 207-767-2273 ext. 259.
NOTE: Invoice Cloud is not yet ready for online payments. Updates will be posted to the town website.
BOTTLE SHED GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE!
 The Recycling Committee is now accepting Cape Elizabeth Bottle Shed Grant applications. Bottle Shed grants are intended to benefit Cape Elizabeth-based not-for-profit and non-profit service clubs and organizations serving Cape Elizabeth's youth. Organizations interested in applying to the Bottle Shed Grant must complete the following application by Friday, 4:00 p.m., October 18, 2024 and provide the organization's W-9 form. The application form is available for online submission and/or downloading. Questions should be directed to the Director of Public Works Jay Reynolds.
ONLINE FORM: Bottle Shed Grant Application 2024
DOWN LOAD PDF: Bottle Shed Grant Application 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 4:00. p.m., October 18, 2024
If you would like more information about the Recycling Committee, please click here.
ELECTIONS 2024
In-Person Absentee Voting is Now Available
Absentee Voting In-Person will begin the week of October 7 in the Town Council Chambers. The last day to request an absentee ballot will be Thursday, October 31 at 4:15 p.m.
Hours for Absentee In-Person Voting:
Mondays 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. and Tuesdays - Thursdays 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Absentee Ballot Requests
Residents may request Absentee Ballots for the November 5, 2025, General Election using the State of Maine's Absentee Ballot Online Request Form. Accessible Ballots are also available on the state's absentee ballot website.
Alternatively, voters may download a paper application from the town's Election & Voting page OR call the Town Clerk's office at 207-799-7665.
WE ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGING VOTERS TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.
Nomination Papers Verified for November Ballot:
TOWN COUNCIL (3 seats - 3-year term)
- David W. Andrews
- David W. Hughes
- Timothy S. Reiniger
- Jonathan T. Sahrbeck
- Elizabeth K. Scifres
- Andrew B. Swayze
SCHOOL BOARD (3 seats - 3-year term)
- Christopher H. Boniakowski
- Peter Joy S. Engel
- Lee B. Schroeder
PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES (1 seat - 5-year term)
- NO Candidate - this will be a write-in contest on the ballot.
SCHOOL PROJECT BOND
School tours will be offered to the public on:
- Monday, September 30 at 6 PM Cape Elizabeth Middle School entrance.
- Tuesday, October 29 - at 6 PM Cape Elizabeth Middle School entrance
Updated tax impact calculations based on the $94.7 M bond amount: CLICK HERE.
Click here for the Middle Ground website.
FLOODPLAIN ASSISTANCE
Cape Elizabeth is proud to be a community that can help provide information, guidance, and discounted flood insurance rates to its residents. Flood hazard permits and information is managed by the Code Enforcement Office. By being proactive with floodplain management resources and practices, residents can receive a discount on flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
For more information, please visit our Floodplain Assistance page.
BOARDS & COMMITTEE NEWS
Conservation Committee
This Fall, the Conservation Committee will be seeking volunteers to help move boards at selected locations on the Outer Loop boardwalk where existing boards are failing. Individuals and groups who are willing to donate an hour or two of time to move boards are welcome! For more information, contact the Town Planner, Maureen.omeara@capeelizabeth.org, and watch for announcements on the town website and in the next gazette.
Latest Issue of the Greenbelt Gazette!
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
HUMAN LIBARY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19: Please consider volunteering to become a Human Book during our second annual Human Library event on Saturday, October 19 between 11 AM - 4 PM.
This event is offered in partnership with the Cape Elizabeth DEI Committee and made possible by the TML Foundation.
Click here to learn more
Recycling Committee
Thomas Memorial Library and the Recycling Committee annual Fall Clothing Swap will take place at the library on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 PM. Please donate washed, gently used clothing and other apparel items, for kids through adults. Donations placed in bags will be accepted until October 19 at the front desk of the library. FMI: CLICK HERE.
NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY - OCTOBER 26
 The next National Drug Take Back Day will be Saturday October 26, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Cape Elizabeth Police Department. This event is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs.
Anyone with unwanted or unused medications can bring them to the police department, where they will be disposed of properly. As a reminder, we do not accept sharps.
Anyone with questions is asked to call the police department at 767-3323.
RECREATIONAL NEWS
Cape Elizabeth High School Leadership Experience:
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The Cape Elizabeth High School Leadership Experience invite you to join them for an intergenerational learning experince on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the CEHS.
Accompany a student to two seventy-five minute classes (with a 15-minute break in between) followed by a debrief and overview of the Leadership Experience.
Limited to 16 Cape Elizabeth residents age 65 and older.
Call 799-2868 to register.
Registration closes on Tuesday, October 16th.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Looking for something to do while the weather is still hot? Look no further than our Community Events page for a listing of events in Cape Elizabeth and neighboring towns.
ENGAGE CAPE ELIZABETH!
Our new Engage hub provides comprehensive information on current issues and projects within Cape Elizabeth. With this new hub, the community can stay informed and engaged with topics concerning our town. Click here to ENGAGE!
Current projects include:
- Town Center Intersection
- Sawyer Road Redevelopment
- Fort Williams Master Plan
Coming soon! Fort Williams Master Plan Updates
COMMUNITY LINKS
Cape Elizabeth Community Services • Cape Elizabeth School Department • CETV On Demand •. Thomas Memorial Library •. Meetings Calendar
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