 Juneteenth Observed, Friday, June 19
In observation of Juneteenth, the following Town offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026:
- Town Hall offices CLOSED (regular closure)
- Thomas Memorial Library CLOSED
- Recycling Center CLOSED
- Community Services CLOSED
- Pool and Fitness Center OPEN
Residents Approve School Budget
Official Election Results as of June 11, 2026
Cape Elizabeth voters have approved the $38,690,507 school budget adopted by the Town Council on May 6, 2026, by 2,767 votes.
With a 52% voter turnout, a total of 3,870 municipal ballots were cast. Of the total ballots cast, 38% (1,464) were cast absentee and 62% (2,406) were cast in person. Democratic primary ballots cast numbered 3,231; Republican primary ballots cast numbered 619.
On the Democratic primary, a wide majority of Cape Elizabeth voters chose Graham Platner as their candidate for the U.S. Senate race, while Republicans selected incumbent Susan Collins who was uncontested.
In other elections, the majority of Cape Elizabeth Democrats voted to re-elect Jacqueline Sartoris as District Attorney and selected Cape Elizabeth resident Sigrid Olson over incumbent Patricia Smith to the Cumberland County District 4 County Commission.
Council Votes to Table Emergency Ordinance for Shore Road Parking District
The council voted 5-2 in favor of tabling an Emergency Ordinance, which would amend provisions of the Traffic Ordinance to create exemptions for construction and landscaping vehicles within the Shore Road Parking District. Councilors Penny Jordan and Tim Thompson voted against the motion.
Since the new parking regulations went into effect on May 1, the council deliberated an emergency ordinance aimed at addressing unintended consequences of the new Shore Road Parking district rules. The new regulations, implemented to improve pedestrian and traffic safety, pose operational challenges for landscape and construction vehicles serving area residents.
In addition, Cape Elizabeth residents who live on the town’s portion of Preble Street have seen parking issues increase since May 1. As Preble Street is not included in the Shore Road Parking District, visitors looking to park near the Cliff House Beach area are parking there. Although the emergency ordinance does not include any amendments pertaining to Preble Street, Town Manager Pat Fox will meet with Police Chief Paul Fenton to consider installing temporary no-parking signs on the west side of Preble Street.
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FlashVote Panel Invitation for Cape Elizabeth Launches
Approved in the FY 2027 Municipal Budget, FlashVote supports the Town Council's goal of promoting an informed, engaged citizenry through a scientific polling platform that local governments use to gather quick, confidential feedback from a broad, representative cross-section of the community. As of Monday, June 8th, Cape Elizabeth residents may now sign up to join this important community panel.
Sign-up takes less than one minute, and input is always kept anonymous. Personal or demographic information collected by FlashVote is never shared with the City or anyone else. When residents sign up, they can determine how surveys are received – whether by email, text or phone call. They will receive a notification whenever there is a new survey, and they will have 48 hours to participate before voting closes. Once a survey is closed, everyone who participated will automatically receive a summary of the overall results and be able to see how their responses compare to the group.
 Council Adopts Proclamation for Pride Month
To recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a Proclamation Recognizing Pride Month in the Town of Cape Elizabeth for the month of June, and urged all citizens of Cape Elizabeth to honor the history of the fight for equality, celebrate how far we’ve come, and recognize the work we have in front of us.
In addition, the Conservation Committee has approved the use of the Town Green for a Pride Picnic Celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 4 PM - 6 PM. Residents are invited to pack snacks and join in the celebration of diversity with music, art, sidewalk chalk, and more for the 1st Annual Pride Picnic in Cape Elizabeth.
Lauren Glennon, Jonathan Sahrbeck, Meredith Beauregard, Brandon Mitchell, and Kate Saucier
Game On! New Community Basketball Court Opens
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Cape Hoops Board Members, Meredith Beauregard, Lauren Glennon, Brandon Mitchell, and Kate Saucier joined Town Councilor Jonathan Sahrbeck for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed outdoor community basketball court. The court construction marks the completion of a successful collaborative effort between Cape Hoops, a volunteer-led non-profit organization with a mission to expand youth basketball programming in Cape Elizabeth and the Town of Cape Elizabeth. The court is located adjacent to the Thomas Memorial Library parking lot.
Cape Hoops will hold a community Grand Opening on Saturday, July 25th, at 9 AM to celebrate the court's completion and the various sponsors. The Grand Opening will coincide with a 3V3 Youth Basketball Tournament at the Cape Elizabeth High School Gym and the new community court.
Recycling Committee Raising Awarenss on Food Waste
Cape Elizabeth Recycling Committee is raising awareness on ways Cape residents can positively impact the environment through composting of food waste, in conjunction with the new Maine Law LD 1065.
Food scraps and yard debris form a large share of the materials residents throw away each year. They are also among the costliest to our town - and the easiest to recycle into something useful. The Cape Elizabeth Recycling Center offers food waste drop-off at the green bins in front of the large recycling containers. In partnership with Agri-Cycle, a company that uses anaerobic bacteria to convert organic material into energy, this program helps to reduce costs to our town and our planet.
 Accessibility & Inclusion Committee Develops Town Guide for Best Practices
The Cape Elizabeth Accessibility and Inclusion Committee has developed a list of best practices for making public meetings and events accessible and inclusive for all community members. The guide, approved by the Town Council on June 1, 2026, is intended as an aspirational reference for anyone hosting a meeting or event in the town.
Thomas Memorial Library "Building A Better World"
For the second summer of “Building a Better World,” Thomas Memorial Library is delighted to shine a spotlight on a local organization making a difference in our community: The Locker Project, a nonprofit focused on the greater Portland area, is committed to sharing fresh, nutritious food with kids and families. Through partnerships with schools, libraries, farms, and with the help of more than 200 active volunteers, the Locker Project tackles food insecurity with a generous heart and a splash of fun – truly helping to build a better world.
The Locker Project was one of fifteen nonprofit organizations that applied for TML’s new Community Spotlight initiative. The Thomas Memorial Library Committee, an advisory board appointed by the Town Council, reviewed the applications and selected this year’s organization during their March 2026 meeting. Each year, a different nonprofit organization will be selected through this process to be highlighted in TML’s annual summer reading programs.
To uplift the incredible work of the Locker Project, TML invites readers of all ages to participate in their summer reading program! From June 15 to August 15, the library will offer anyone (local or otherwise) the opportunity to complete our challenges and compete for a range of fun prizes. An array of programs and events related to the Locker Project's mission will be featured in a Stier Family Gallery the library's bottom floor for the entire month of July.
Greenbelt Gazette
The Conservation Committee's latest issue of the Greenbelt Gazette is now available.
250 Celebration Exhibit On Display at Town Hall
The Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society's exhibit, Revolution: Cape Elizabeth’s Response is currently on display in the main entry hall of Town Hall from now until the end of the year.
Revolution tells the remarkable story of Cape Elizabeth’s outsized involvement in the nation’s fight for independence, and the personal sacrifices made by scores of individuals whose family names are still, in large part, deeply rooted in our town. Visitors can search through a notebook for names of those from Cape Elizabeth and view other historical artifacts from this period.
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