TOWN COUNCIL
Timothy Reiniger, Chair • Stephanie Anderson • Jeremy Gabrielson • Susan Gillis • Caitlin Jordan Harriman • Penelope Jordan • Timothy Thompson
Next Meetings:
Monday, October 28, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
The Town Council Special Meeting
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Consider Revocable License Agreement for Cookie Jar Parking Spaces
Monday, November 11, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Regular Town Council Meeting
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.
LAST CHANCE TO TOUR SCHOOLS BEFORE ELECTION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 @ 6:00 PM
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024 starting at 6:00 PM, residents will have one more chance to tour the Cape Elizabeth Middle School and Pond Cove Elementary School before the November 5, 2024 Election. School admin teams and Facilities Director will provide guided tours around the schools to explain why CESD has concluded that CEMS should be completely replaced with a new school and PCES should be expanded with a new secure main office and STEM lab and be renovated/repaired.
Attendees should meet at the main entrance of the Middle School, near the drop-off circle.
For more information on the School Project, please visit the Cape Eilizabeth School Department's School Building Project website.
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
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.
NEWS FROM PUBLIC WORKS
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.
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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.
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
9 AM - 1 PM
Public Works, 10 Cooper Drive
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.
TREE ALERTS FOR FALL/WINTER 20024
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Trees along our roadways, public lands and town forests are important environmental assets for Cape Elizabeth. Our goal is to keep our trees and forest healthy by sharing information.
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SINGLE-USE BATTERY RECYCLING NOW AVAILABLE!
 Jay Reynolds, Director of Public Works, has partnered with Battery Recycling Services to launch a new single-use battery recycling program at the Town Recycling Center.
The new collection bin is located next to the main building at the Recycling Center, where the rechargeable battery recycling dropoff is also located.
BOARDS & COMMITTEE NEWS
Planning Board
A public hearing will be held on November 19, 2024 regarding Town Center Zoning Amendments.
A request for amendments to the Town Center by HardyPond Development were referred to Planning Board by the Town Council on August 12. HardyPond Development Company is looking to develop 33 residential apartments on lots 3 and 4 of the Ocean House Commons.
Energy Committee
CLIMATE ACTION WORKSHOP - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
6 PM - 8 PM at Thomas Memorial Library
Welcome! CEPD Officer Andrew St. Pierre
The Cape Elizabeth Police Department has hired Officer Andrew St. Pierre. A swearing-in ceremony for St. Pierre occurred on October 16, 2024.
St. Pierre was born and raised in Colchester, Vermont. He grew up playing Hockey and Lacrosse. In his free time, he likes to relax with friends, watch movies, and travel. Ever since St. Pierre can remember, he has always wanted to be a Police Officer.
St. Pierre graduated from Lasalle University in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science. After school, he was hired by the Essex Police Department in Vermont and attended the Vermont Police Academy. St. Pierre worked for the Essex Police Department for over two years and was able to work alongside his father, which he loved to do. After two years of working in Vermont, St. Pierre moved to Maine to be with his girlfriend, Ashleigh.
In March of 2023, St. Pierre was hired by the Auburn Police Department. He worked there for about a year and a half before coming to the CEPD.
RECREATIONAL NEWS
Halloween Carnival for Kids, Tweens, Teens, & Adults at TML!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Looking for something more to do? Look no further than our Community Events page for a listing of events in Cape Elizabeth and neighboring towns.
Cape Elizabeth High School Leadership Experience:
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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