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News & Happenings from the Town of Freeport, Maine
January 2026
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COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Wednesday, January 14th at 6:00pm
Freeport Community Services (53 Depot St)
We are excited to invite you to a workshop at Freeport Community Services (53 Depot Street) on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:00pm to see preliminary concepts for the Main Street Corridor and learn next steps to building the community’s vision for new housing, inviting public spaces, and transportation for all.
To learn more, watch our video featuring Town Council Chair Joanna Benoit & Freeport Economic Development Corporation Director of Business Development Tawni Whitney:
| | For more information, watch Freeport Economic Director Brett Richardson present current VCI planning to Town Council at its December 16, 2025 meeting: | | |
Town Council 2026 Schedule
At its December 16th meeting, Town Council approved its 2026 meeting schedule. January meetings follow below. For a full list of the 2026 meeting schedule, please visit the Town Council section of our website.
Wednesday, 1/14: Community Workshop on the Village Corridor Initiative 6PM (at Freeport Community Services)
Tuesday, 1/20: Regular Council Meeting
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Coffee with Council Leadership
First Mondays at 8AM
Council Chambers, 30 Main Street
Come discuss ideas and concerns with Town Council leadership!
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Short Term Change in Town Clerk Desk Hours
Due to staffing needs, these hours will likely be in effect until April. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Town Clerk's Office Hours of Operation:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday 7:30am - 6:00pm
- The office will be CLOSED from 2:00pm - 2:30pm each day for lunch.
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Dog Licenses Must Be Renewed By 1/31
All dog licenses expire December 31st of each year. You may renew your dog license anytime between October 15th through the end of the year, with an allowable grace period through January 31st. You must renew your dog license no later than January 31st of each year, or a late fee ($25) will be charged per dog. The Town Clerk is not authorized to waive the late fee, as it is a State imposed fee.
Learn more on our website.
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Current Board, Commission, & Committee Vacancies
- Police Advisory: 2 students
- Shellfish: 1
- Cable Advisory: 1
- Winslow Park: 1
- Complete Streets: 1
Students! Volunteering for the Police Advisory Board is a great community engagement opportunity and can enhance your college resume. We would love to see the student positions filled!
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M/V Stops: 1,172
Arrests: 103
Citations: 1,210
Domestic Violence Calls: 28
Incident Reports: 849
Calls for Service: 12,420
Accidents: 405
Alternative Response Case Worker: 804
| | | On November 7th, 2025 Freeport Historical Society welcomed public historian Kathy Smith. Smith spoke on the influence of Lawrence M.C. Smith and Eleanor Houston Smith, who led early preservation efforts - from Wolfe's Neck to the Harraseeket Historic District, the Pote House, and Pettengill Farm - and how their legacy continues to shape preservation and research today. Watch this event at the link above and check out all FCTV3 videos on our YouTube page. | | |
Freeport Community Television Channel 3 is a Public Access station that covers municipal and community events taking place in the Town of Freeport. We also offer public access programs produced at other community television stations in Maine, and from around the country.
Watch Freeport Community Television Channel 3
See some of our latest videos at the link below!
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The Public Works Department would like to pass on a few friendly reminders for the winter season:
- Freeport residents are allowed two 5-gallon buckets of sand per storm. Sand is available near the Public Works building at 7 Hunter Road.
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No parking is allowed on public streets nor in turnarounds during winter storm events - please keep streets and turnarounds clear of vehicles (including trailers, campers, etc.) during a storm. Our winter parking ban is in effect starting November 1, from 11 pm to 7 am, and will continue until April 15. For more information, see Town Ordinance Sections 48-208 and 48-209 (PDF).
- For residents who park vehicles in driveways, please keep sidewalks clear so our sidewalk machines are not restricted in doing their job.
- Please do not push snow into sidewalks or public streets as this is not only against Maine state law, it is also costly and time-consuming for the Public Works Department to send vehicles and manpower out to go back to clean up a street or sidewalk.
- On a final note, please do not pile the snow from your driveway over the exposed ends of your driveway culvert - this tends to block the culvert from draining properly, allowing the snow to freeze inside the culvert. As the surrounding snow starts to melt, the water has nowhere else to go and will either back up onto your property or onto the roadway creating a water and ice hazard.
| | Recycling / Transfer Facility | | As planned, the Silver Bullet recycling container on Hunter Road (near the Public Works building) has been removed. Watch the Town Council meeting discussion which in part led to this decision. | | |
The Silver Bullet container on West Street (at the Public Safety building) will remain for now. To keep this option available, please help us by:
- Flattening cardboard boxes before recycling
- Not leaving items outside the container
- Only recycling approved materials
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You can find a full list of acceptable items at ecomaine’s Recyclopedia.
For the best recycling experience, we encourage you to use the Transfer Station compactor at 100 Hedgehog Mountain Road, open Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00AM – 4:00PM. This method reduces transportation costs and environmental impact by compacting materials before they’re sent to Portland—saving money for the Town and taxpayers.
Thank you for helping Freeport stay clean, green, and sustainable!
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FY2027-2029 Economic Development Plan
At the December 2nd Town Council meeting, Economic Development Director Brett Richardson also presented the FY2027-2029 Economic Development Plan, linked here. Watch the presentation on our YouTube page, at the link below.
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From 4-5PM on the fourth Tuesday of the month, the community is welcome to stop by 30 Main Street to talk with Town Manager Sophie Wilson and Assistant Town Manager Caroline Pelletier about issues or provide feedback on Town operations and governing process. Visitors will be greeted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
This month's Drop-In Hours will take place January 27th.
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We welcome our new hire at the Town of Freeport!
Matt Laubauskas
Deputy Director, Public Works
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For questions about current job opportunities please contact:
Courtney Sparks, Human Resources Director at 207-865-4743, ext. 119 or csparks@freeportmaine.com
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Library Events
All of our events are always free and open to the public!
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All Ages Tiny Art Show
Collecting Art from January 14th - February 6th, all ages
Share your artistic talents in Freeport Community Library’s Tiny Art Show! Create your masterpiece at the library’s crafting station, pick up a canvas at the library, or create a work of art (no larger than 3"x 3") at home. Open to all! Art will be on display from February 10-28.
- Starting January 14th: Craft station open & canvases available for pickup at the library.
- February 6th at 4PM: Art must be returned to the library by closing time to be included in the show.
- February 10th at 3-6PM: Artist’s Reception, all are welcome.
Tiny Art Show is in conjunction with Freeport Middle School.
Click here for more information.
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From the Holocaust to Maine: Testimonies of the Survivors
Tuesday, January 20 at 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Jack Montgomery, a photographer by trade, began taking portraits of Holocaust survivors 30 years ago. At the outset of the pandemic, he set out to collect the first-person accounts of Jewish Mainers.
Join us for a heartfelt evening exploring and bearing witness to their stories in From the Holocaust to Maine: Testimonies of the Survivors. Click here for more information.
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Chewonki Presents "Predators: The Balance of Nature"
Wednesday, January 21 at 6:00PM
Clear up the myths about predators and learn their role in the ecosystem when Chewonki brings live and mounted predators to Freeport Community Library’s meeting room for a one-hour program. The presentation is best suited for kids ages 8+, but all kids who can sit and listen for an hour are welcome. The program is limited to the first 60 people. Click here for more information.
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Freeport Community Library is Going Green(er)!
We’re excited to announce that FCL has joined the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) and is working toward Sustainable Library Certification. This program helps libraries strengthen environmental stewardship, economic responsibility, and social equity. Our efforts align with Freeport’s new 10-year Comprehensive Plan and the Climate Action Plan, which prioritize sustainability. Over the next 18–24 months, we’ll collaborate with staff, trustees, town partners, and community members to complete action items across 13 categories—from resilience planning to collection management. Stay tuned for updates!
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CONTACT US
Freeport Town Hall
30 Main Street
Freeport, ME 04032
Phone: 207-865-4743
Fax: 207-865-0929
Town Hall Hours:
Monday through Thursday
7:30AM to 6:00PM
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