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!

• Monday, July 31st: 9-11am
• Tuesday, August 1st: 9-11am
• Wednesday, August 2nd: 2-4pm

What to Bring:

When you come to Cumberland Town Hall, please bring the following with you:

•  Application
• A copy of your 2022 tax filing (If you do not file taxes, please bring 1099’s or other forms to document income.)
• 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].

Broad Cove Reminders:

• Broad Cove is located on Beach Drive (off of Route 88).
• Broad Cove is open to the public and a parking lot is available shortly after turning onto Beach Drive, for all visitors.  
• Five parking spaces are available near the water – these are for Cumberland residents with an approved parking sticker (see image of sticker).
• Handicap Accessible parking is also available near the water.
• Dogs are allowed on leash from Route 88 to Town Pier. 
• Dogs are not allowed on the beach.

Enjoy this beautiful property with trails, a beach and a pier, from sunrise to sunset!

School Board Vacancy

The Cumberland Town Council received notice of a Cumberland Representative stepping down from the MSAD 51 School Board. We thank School Board member Jason Record for his multiple years of service to Cumberland and the entire MSAD 51 community.

Under State law and the Town Charter, the Town Council is responsible for appointing an interim School Board member to fill this vacancy until the next regular municipal election in June 2024.

School Board members must have been residents of the Town of Cumberland for at least one year immediately preceding their appointment and must reside in Town during their term of office. The Town Council is requesting that citizens interested in serving the remaining term on the School Board to submit a letter of interest. Letters should be no more than two pages in length and should include, at a minimum, your name and address, length of residency in Cumberland, and a description of your skill set and the experience that you would bring to this position. Letters must be received by the Town no later than 4:00 PM on July 14th.

Town Council Meeting

Monday, July 10, 2023

6:00 P.M. Workshop re: FY2024 Challenges

7:00 P.M. Call to Order

Meetings can be watched live on Channel 2 or YouTube 

To view the Town Council Agenda for July 10th - Click here.

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. 

Work will begin in July, on safety improvements for Main Street. These plans include pedestrian crosswalks being updated, safety lights, and paving. Please check back for more updates and specific timing, as this will likely impact traffic.

Current Projects are listed on the Public Works web page.

Please Click here for more.

Photo: Maura Nolin

Upcoming Events

At the Recreation Center at Val Halla

Monday, July 10 -Learn Something New “Ecology of Maine” 10-11am

Tuesday, July 11 - Just For Fun Singing Group 11-12

Wednesday, July 12 -BINGO 10-11am

Thursday, July 13 - Cribbage 10-11am

Lawns Gone Wild Road Tour

Sustainable Practices in Action

Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m.

Meet at Wild Seed Project

21 Memorial Highway, North Yarmouth

Join us for a tour of three back yards and visit with people who are putting sustainable practices into action. (Yards are within walking distance of Wild Seed Project).

Community Bingo!

Mondays, July 10, 17 and 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).

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.

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