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The Town is preparing for our Annual Senior Tax Assistance Rebate Program that occurs in early August. Letters and applications are being mailed out this week to previous applicants. To be eligible for the program, you must meet all of the following qualifications:
- 70 years of age or older
- Homestead in the Town of Cumberland
- Resident of the Town of Cumberland for at least 10 years
- Combined household income does not exceed $91,000
How to Apply:
During the first week of August, stop by Cumberland Town Hall during the drop-in hours listed below. A staff member will review your application in 5 minutes or less. No appointment necessary!
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Monday, July 31st: 9-11am
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Tuesday, August 1st: 9-11am
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Wednesday, August 2nd: 2-4pm
What to Bring:
When you come to Cumberland Town Hall, please bring the following with you:
- Application
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A copy of your 2022 tax filing (If you do not file taxes, please bring 1099’s or other forms to document income.)
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Renters: a copy of your lease.
If you have any questions about the Senior Tax Assistance program, please contact Whitney Miller at 558-9124 or [email protected].
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Council, Board, and Committee News | | |
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Town Council Meeting
Monday, July 24, 2023
5:00 P.M. Workshop with LDS Consulting Group LLC
7:00 P.M. Call to Order
Meetings can be watched live on Channel 2 or YouTube
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How to Watch Town Meetings
Did you know you can re-watch Town meetings in two ways? You can always watch meetings on our YouTube page. But Spectrum customers can also watch meetings live on Channel 2 or Channel 1301. If you miss them live, see the schedule below to tune in and catch them later!
Town Council Meetings:
Most recent meetings - Sunday, Monday, Friday @7pm
Previous meetings - Sunday, Monday, Friday @ 12pm
Planning Board Meetings:
Most recent meetings - Tuesday, Thursday @ 7pm
Previous month’s meeting - Tuesday, Thursday @ 12pm
MSAD 51 School Board Meetings:
Most recent meetings - Wednesday, Saturday @ 7pm
Previous meeting - Wednesday, Saturday @ 12pm
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Hiring - Deputy Fire Chief
The Town of Cumberland is seeking a qualified team player to fill the position of Deputy Fire Chief. The Deputy Chief is responsible for the administration and coordination of all department activities through supervision of subordinate officers and review of their activities.
This position reports directly to the Chief of Department, but work is carried out with relative independence in accordance with applicable statutes, ordinances, and general instructions.
Learn more here.
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Hiring - Patrol Officer
The Town of Cumberland is accepting applications for one full-time patrol officer. We seek candidates who possess impeccable credentials, are of the highest moral character, and have the personal and philosophical desire and drive to serve our community. We believe that our most important organizational asset is our personnel, and we have high expectations of our patrol officers and police department.
Learn More Here.
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Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Greater Portland is recruiting volunteers! TIP volunteers are a group of specially trained volunteers who provide emotional first aid and practical support to survivors of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. Trained, skilled TIP responders are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Fall 2023 Training Academy is scheduled - To learn more, click here.
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Town Clerks Department News | | |
Need to register your boat or get your fishing license? Forgot to do your June vehicle registration? Don't want to go out in the rain or scorching heat? Go to the Town Clerk’s website to find multiple online services and loads of information. | |
Public Works Department News | | |
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Main Street Work
Work has begun on safety improvements for Main Street. These plans include pedestrian crosswalks being updated, safety lights, and paving. This will result in occasional slower traffic and possible single lane closures, through the month of August. Paving is anticipated to happen in late August. Please be aware when traveling this route or seek alternate routes when possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding, and look forward to the new safety features!
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Standing Water and Summer Weather
Other communities in Maine have identified the presence of algae blooms in standing (i.e., not flowing) waterbodies that can be harmful to dogs. Although the Town of Cumberland has NOT detected these kinds of algae in any of our waters, we want residents to be aware of the potential for the algae as the rain stops and the temperatures heat up. If you see any bright green or bright green/blue algae in standing or stagnant water, keep your pets away from the water and please contact us at 207-829-2220 so we can take a sample. We will work with the Maine DEP to have the water analyzed and will post the area if we get any indications of the harmful bacteria.
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Recreation Department News | | |
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Val Halla Tennis Court Notice:
Tennis Courts will be Unavailable during these dates and times.
Clam Festival Tennis Tournament
Friday, July 21 4-9pm
Saturday, July 22 9am-9pm
Sunday, July 23 9am-12pm (back 2 courts only)
Recreation Pickleball Camp
Monday, July 24 – Friday, July 29 8:30am-12:30pm
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Twedsbrook Community Picnic
Save the date for a midsummer night’s picnic at Twin Brook in Cumberland! Wednesday July 26th and August 9th, 5pm-8pm. Invite your neighbors, invite your best friends, invite your kid’s best friends from school or meet the kids that will be in their class next year. Let’s get together!
There will be lawn games, live music, bounce houses, face painting and a great line up of food trucks. Skip making dinner, skip the dishes, pack a blanket, some chairs and come!
Follow and share on Instagram and the Facebook Event!
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Upcoming Events
At the Recreation Center at Val Halla
Tuesday, July 25th from 11am -12pm - Just For Fun Singing Group
Wednesday, July 26th from 10-11am - Concert with Carolyn Currie!
Thursday, July 27th from 10-11:30am - Join Town Manager Bill Shane for a conversation about senior tax programs and exemptions. He will discuss the local Senior Tax Assistance Program and have applications there for you. He will also go over the State of Maine programs and talk through upcoming changes. There will be time for Q&A, so please bring along all your questions!
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Prince Memorial Library News | | |
Be sure to check out the latest PML weekly newsletter! | |
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It's time for our annual
Star Party!
Wednesday, August 16
Gather/ice cream: 7:30 p.m.
Guided star tour: 8:15 p.m.
At Twin Brook Recreation Area
Our annual Big Sky & Star Party is one of our favorite summertime traditions. We bring the ice cream (from Toot's). The Southern Maine Astronomers bring their telescopes. Astronomer Edward Gleason, manager of Southworth Planetarium, takes us on a tour of the night sky. You bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxed evening under the stars. It's free! What's not to like?
This event is dependent upon fair weather and clear skies. In the event of cloudy skies, we will reschedule the event to the nearest clear-sky evening. Cloud/raindates: August 17-20. Register for weather cancellations right to your inbox.
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Community Bingo!
Monday, July 24
Wescustogo Hall & Community Center, No Yarmouth
Multigenerational. No registration required.
Prizes are books, puzzles, games, etc. No cash prizes. You can add to the prize table, too, if you like. If you've got a plate of cookies, a giant garden zucchini, a basket of garden goodies, or another enviable prize, bring it along for the prize table. Who are we to object? (No obligation, of course).
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If you would like to keep updated on happenings in the MSAD #51 schools, including short and long-term plans, please subscribe to the district's weekly newsletter by clicking here.
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Yarmouth Clam Festival
Reminder: The Yarmouth Clam Festival is this weekend, Friday, the 21st through Sunday, the 23rd. Anticipate high volumes of traffic as you travel closer to Yarmouth. Avoid the area if you are not attending and are able to. As always, travel safely!
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From the Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation & Forestry:
Outdoor lights are highly attractive to browntail moth adults; which are active from now through the first week of August. When you leave your outdoor lights on at night, you attract these moths to your property. These moths are then congregated around a small area which makes it easier for them to successfully mate and lay eggs that will hatch a new generation of caterpillars in August. Click here for more information!
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Identifying Kit and Catalog Houses
Presented by Cumberland Historical Society
July 26, 2023 @ 6:30 pm
Cumberland Fire Station Community Room (Lower Outside Entrance)
In the late 1800’s and early 1900s one could purchase the parts of a house from a catalog. The components would then be delivered to the homeowner and most often, the homeowner would put the house together themselves according to the instructions. These houses provided needed housing for working during the industrial revolution. Join Julie Ann Larry as she will give us a brief history of the development of kit homes, an overview of the various manufacturers in the early 20th century, and samples of kit and catalogue homes in the Greater Portland area. Suggested donation for non-members - $5.00 | Cumberland Historical Society members - FREE
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Story Walk
When it's not raining, it's time for a walk and there is a new book up in the Town Forest Story Walk - Weslandia by Paul Fleischman.
The Town Forest Story Walk is located behind Town Hall at 290 Tuttle Road. Happy walking and reading!
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Upcoming Events
- Cumberland/Falmouth Farmers Market - open Saturdays, 10:00am -1:00pm at Town Hall
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Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose Days - First Saturday of the month, 10:00am-12:00pm learn more here
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