News & Happenings from the Town of Freeport • June 2025 | | RSU5 School Board Vacancy | | The Town is seeking residents interested in serving on the RSU5 School Board until just after the Municipal Election of November 2025. | | Village Corridor Initiative Kickoff Event | | How would you like to see Freeport’s Main Street transform over the coming decades? | | |
The Freeport Village Corridor Initiative brings years of community-driven planning to life — charting a path for growth and change along the Main Street corridor. The VCI will provide a roadmap to construct a corridor that supports walking, biking, transit, economic opportunity, and new housing.
Village Design expert Jeff Speck will share his insights on how to untap Main Street’s potential as a thriving corridor. Come learn more and share your knowledge and ideas about Main Street!
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Requesting Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (207) 865-4743 or email swilson@freeportmaine.com prior to this event to discuss auxiliary aids or services needed to participate in Town activities.
| | Celebrating Civics 101 Participants | | Students who attended the inaugural CIVICS 101 program, sponsored by RSU5 Adult Education and featuring the Town of Freeport’s departments, were honored at the May 5th Town Council meeting. The town also recognized RSU5 Director of Adult, Recreation and Community Programs Director Peter Wagner for organizing CIVICS 101, an engaging six-week program designed to educate and inspire participants about the intricacies of local government while fostering connections within the community. | |
Congratulations Captain Mike Crossman!
Captain Mike Crossman was sworn in by Freeport Town Clerk Christine Wolfe and Town Council members at the May 20 Town Council meeting. Mike has been a per-diem Paramedic / Firefighter for many dedicated years. Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and Freeport Fire/Rescue is very happy to have him onboard.
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Our "Growing Freeport Together" video series highlights local entrepreneurs that are moving Freeport forward and have collaborated with the Town to build a more robust future for our community.
Loom Clothing & Home founder Natalya Nickitina shares her story of being born and bred in the fashion industry, from her Ukrainian roots to her sustainability-focused Freeport location. With help from the Town through a Fit-Up Grant, Natalya was able to renovate the loft space and make her apparel boutique dreams come true!
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Regarding 4th of July
The Town of Freeport has been unable to find suitable locations for the safe launching and viewing of fireworks on July 4. There will not be fireworks on the 4th of July in Freeport this year. We hope to hear from residents as we continue to work with various community partners to explore the possible return of 4th of July fireworks in 2026.
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Once again this year, Freeport Community Services is helping to organize the 4th of July parade, and everyone is invited to be part of the celebration.
Anyone is welcome to enter a float or walk in the parade, including:
• Neighborhood groups
• Community groups
• Local businesses
• Antique cars
And more!
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Budget Validation Referendum Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Polls open at Freeport High School, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Town of Freeport FY26 Budget Season Schedule
June 2, 2025
Budget Q&A with Council Chair, Manager, & Finance for Public on Zoom (6:30PM)
June 3, 2025
FY26 Operating, Capital, & TIF Public Hearing (Regular Council Meeting)
June 10, 2025
HOLD for Budget Workshop with Town Council
June 24, 2025
Target for FY26 Municipal Budget Adoption
Sign up for agenda mailings for these and other meetings at this link
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"Tide & Time: Voices Shaped by the Sea" - An evening of storytelling that dives into Freeport’s deep and evolving connection to the sea.
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"Freeport Memorial Day Parade"
- "Becoming Seagrass" - A participatory performance blending science, art, and movement to explore and protect Casco Bay’s vital seagrass ecosystems.
- "The Topsham Strings Youth Ensemble" - A benefit concert for the Elimu Sasa Children’s Home in Uganda at the Freeport Performing Arts Center
- "Freeport Speech: Ann McKee, MD in Conversation with Carol Leary" - Ann McKee, MD discusses her groundbreaking work on effects of repetitive head impacts in sports and on Alzheimer’s with Dr Carol Leary
- "Freeport Speech: Are The Kids OK?" - Dr. Ross Greene in conversation with Dr Nirav Shah
| | For questions about current job opportunities please contact Courtney Sparks, Human Resources Director at 207-865-4743, ext. 119. or email Courtney. | |
CSX Tie Team Project to Affect Traffic for 1-4 Days in late June
CSX estimates that this work will take place toward the end of June with the CSX Team working 8-hour intervals with 6-hour breaks. The length of the closure will be 1-4 days. The work will require a total closure of the railroad crossings along the way as rail ties are replaced, temporarily halting rail traffic and closing all motor vehicle crossings along the route.
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Roads Affected:
Webster Road
Hunter Road
West St
Bow St
School St
East St
Private Road
Upper Mast Landing Rd
Fernald Road
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Cousins River Bridge – I-295 NB
Nighttime Lane Closure Notice June 4th - 5th
CPM Constructors will reduce traffic on I-295 Northbound between mile markers 17 and 19 to one lane from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, beginning Wednesday evening, June 4 th , and ending Thursday morning, June 5th, 2025. The scheduled work includes finishing the milling, paving, and pavement markings on the existing Cousins River Bridge approaches. Signs will direct both passenger vehicles and trucks through the work zone. This scheduled work is weather-dependant and is subject to change.
| | Public Comment Period Open Now! | | |
The first draft of Freeport’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan is now available for public review at the Future Freeport website. The plan has been submitted to the State of Maine for review under the Growth Management Act. Now is your chance to weigh in! Submit your feedback at FutureFreeport.com.
The public comment period is open through July 1st. Your comments will be shared with the Planning Board and will help inform the final version of the plan before adoption. Thank you for being part of this important step in Freeport’s future.
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A joint effort from the Library and Public Works, the Electric Tool Lending Library will feature a variety of electric yard care tools that residents can borrow for their personal residential use.
Freeport residents will be able to borrow tools free of charge as long as they are at least 18 years of age and have an active library card with the Freeport Community Library. For more information on how to obtain a library card, visit the visit the Freeport Community Library website.
Program tools include leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, push mowers and more. Look for launch news at freeportmaine.com and freeportlibrary.com
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Summer Concerts
Thursdays 6pm at Winslow Park
JUL 10 - Coastal Winds
JUL 17 - Arcadia Band
JUL 24 - Borderline 207
JUL 31 - 2nd Chance Ukulele Band
AUG 7 - Not2Sharp
AUG 14 - Cumberland Crossing
AUG 21 - David Good
AUG 28 - Sara Trunzo & Friends
Winslow Park Concerts are a community collaboration between Meetinghouse Arts and the Town of Freeport
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Camp at the Park!
The camping season at Winslow Park runs from now to early October.
The minimum length of stay is 2 nights for a Saturday stay and 1 night for stays Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. (For example, if a Saturday is reserved either the Friday before and/or Sunday after must be reserved).
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NDEC Tech Classes
Keeping Your Online Accounts Safe: Thursday, June 12, 1:00-2:00PM
Identifying Frauds & Scams: Tuesday, July 8, 1:00-2:00PM
Learn how to stay safe online with free Tech Classes from the National Digital Equity Center. No devices required, just bring yourself! Pre-registration is required, contact the library to get signed up.
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Adult Summer Reading
May 27-August 29
Adult Summer Reading is back! We’ve got an all new bingo board ready to go, and another year of raffle tickets and great prizes! Earn entries by reading books that match the categories on the gameboard and get bonus tickets for getting five-in-a-row. It’s free to play for Freeport residents and FCL cardholders. Stop by the front desk to get started today.
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Kids and Teens Summer Reading and Math Program Returns
June 2-August 13
Earn and submit raffle tickets and Reading Dragons cards in the free Kids and Teens Summer Reading & Math Program (SRMP). Participants fill out online raffle tickets to enter to win a variety of prizes, many donated from local Freeport businesses.
This year, visit the library to earn and collect Reading Dragons & Friends cards, a free reading incentive program started by the Dover Public Library in Dover, Ohio.
The SRMP is open to kids in grade 12 and under who are Freeport residents, students of Freeport schools, or Freeport Community Library (FCL) card holders. To sign up for the program, visit this link!
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Please Keep Dogs Under Control!
A reminder to folks when out walking dogs in public: per Town ordinance, "It shall be unlawful for any dog, licensed or unlicensed, to run at large, except when used for hunting."
We have heard from many voices in the community of instances where dogs have been roaming from their owners' control, leading to uncomfortable situations with people and other dogs.
Please remember, even if you know your dog is friendly, that we all need to respect others and their need for space. Thank you!
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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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