Join us at Saco's National Night Out |
National Night Out 2021 is happening tomorrow (August 3rd)! Don't miss out on some summer fun.
NNO is an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
The event will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Memorial Field, located at 74 Summer St. behind C.K. Burns School in Saco.
Please join us for free food, drinks, games, and a number of free activities such as bounce houses, an obstacle course, and children's games, just to name a few. There will also be a "touch a truck" display and meet and greets with public safety and City employees.
We are pleased to announce a prize giveaway as part of National Night Out 2021! Prize winners will be chosen in a random drawing and contacted by phone approximately one week after the event.
Prizes include…
- A brand-new kids bike and helmet
- Tickets to Aquaboggan Waterpark
- $50 gift cards to Walmart
- Saco Parks & Recreation Department programming credit
- Gift certificates and free juice passes for Sugar Mama's
- Combo park passes to Funtown Splashtown USA
- A Traeger grill from Home Depot
Stop by the ticket table located next to the Saco Police Department informational table at the event and get registered to win!
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A Busy Saco Summer Continues |
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We've enjoyed seeing Saco's downtown come alive this season. We have the traditional events, like the Classic Car Show, and newer events, like the Jubilee Island Music Series. Learn more below. |
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12th Annual Classic Car Show by Saco Main Street |
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More than 100 cars lined both sides of downtown as thousands of people filtered through from early morning to early afternoon. |
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Jubilee Island Music Series |
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Join us for a concert series on beautiful Jubilee Island, surrounded by the Saco river and accessible through the covered pedestrian bridge on Water Street. Only one show remains for this season.
The one-acre park is a perfect location for some Sunday evening relaxation while you take in the sounds of area musicians.
While there are a few benches and picnic tables, we encourage you to bring your own seating and snacks. The wide, paved path across the bridge makes this park very accessible to all.
On August 8th we'll have music from Mellogate. Check out their Facebook page here.
This event was created by the City of Saco, Saco Parks & Recreation, Saco Main Street, and the Saco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
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Nomination Papers Available Now for City Council, School Board, and More |
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Nomination petitions are now available at the City Clerk's office for the following elective offices:
City Council – Wards 1, 3, & 6 – 3 Year Terms
School Board – Wards 1, 3, 5, & 7 – 3 Year Terms
Wardens, & Ward Clerks – Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 – 2 Year Terms
A candidate for nomination to one of the above elective offices shall become qualified by filing a nomination petition signed by 35 registered voters from the respective ward.
The deadline to turn in Nomination Petitions is Friday, September 3, 2021 by 4:00 PM.
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EcoMaine Recycling Tagging Program Aims to Educate and Reduce Fees |
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You may have seen the ecomaine recycling tagging crew around Saco the past few weeks. Amanda and Kenzie will be here through the summer months performing curbside inspections and providing educational reminders to residents about what is and isn’t recyclable.
During these inspections, ecomaine will tag carts with GREEN tags for a job well done, YELLOW tags for those that need a few changes, and RED tags for contaminated bins.
Each year, the City of Saco pays fees by the pound for contaminated recycling. In fiscal year 2021, these fees totaled $74,194. The tagging program is designed to prevent recycling contamination, avoid additional fees, and educate residents about the importance of recycling correctly. Should your cart be tagged, please feel free to contact ecomaine for guidance on how to dispose of your items. They can be reached at 207-773-1738.
This tagging program complements other educational efforts by Saco Public Works, including direct mail, newspaper ads, and website/social media postings.
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BSOOB Transit Adds New Downtown Circulator |
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Ride the Silver Line and visit all your favorite Main Street businesses in Downtown Saco and Downtown Biddeford.
The new Biddeford Saco OOB Transit circulator, the Silver Line, will provide free service through Downtown Biddeford and Downtown Saco, along with frequent trips to the University of New England Campus. The route will operate along Main Street Saco/Biddeford, Lincoln Street Biddeford and Elm Street Saco, from 6:15AM to 10:15PM Monday-Saturday. Service on Sundays and holidays will run from 6:15AM to 7:50PM. This service also connects with other transit routes at the Saco Transportation Center.
The Silver Line circulator will become the most frequent route in the system, providing 2-3 trips every hour. This new route will have stops at the Saco Transportation Center, North Dam Mill, the corner of Main and Lincoln Street (Biddeford City Hall), Lincoln and Pearl Street (Parking Garage) then proceed to Saco with stops at Main and Cutts Avenue (Saco City Hall), and Main Street Saco. Trips to the University of New England, Biddeford campus will operate between the Saco Transportation Center and the UNE campus along Main Street and Pool Street in Biddeford.
This new service will make parking options easy, with direct access at the new Biddeford Pearl Street lot. The partnership of BSOOB Transit and the University of New England has made this service possible.
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Saco Conservation Commission Releases Interactive Map of Local Trails, Parks, Beaches |
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The Saco Conservation Commission has teamed up with local students to help showcase the city's natural beauty and accessibility. Looking for the best spot in Saco? Get started with our curated map of 16 trails, beaches and parks. This interactive StoryMap includes GPS-enabled trail maps, essential details about each site and photography to entice you to start exploring. Enjoy!
Click here or on the button below to visit the interactive StoryMap.
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Craving Cake? You Have a New Business to Love in Saco |
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Let's blame the sugar.
Gabrielle Cote's attention to detail was evident in each bite, and we're glad to welcome Big Fish Cake Studio to Saco. You'll find them at 120 Main Street, Suite 242.
And join us in welcoming another new business to Saco!
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Share Your Thoughts on Saco's Future in the Comprehensive Plan Ideas Forum |
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Participate in our online Ideas Forum!
Catch up on our topic meeting series
We hosted four topic meetings over the past two months to discuss how downtown, transportation, housing, and sustainability issues may influence the comprehensive plan. Local panelists at each meeting talked about their experience and ideas. Missed a meeting or want a brief summary of what was discussed? Check out the meeting summaries, presentations, and video recordings to catch up and learn more. sacomaine.org/comp_plan
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Receive E-mail Notifications for Council, Planning Board, and More Through E-Notify |
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Would you like to hear from us more than once a month?
Sign up for e-notify to receive custom e-mail notifications on important City happenings, such as the release of new City Council and Planning Board agendas, RFPs, or updates about the ongoing Comprehensive Planning process.
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City Administrator's Open Office Hours & Mornings with the Mayor |
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City Administrator Open Office Hours
Saco City Administrator, Bryan Kaenrath, has scheduled open office hours on Aug. 31, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at City Hall, 300 Main Street.
All community members are invited to share their thoughts, views, concerns, or complaints with the City Administrator directly.
Please call (207) 282-4191 if you have any questions or if you'd like to schedule an appointment with Bryan outside of the open office hours.
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Mornings with the Mayor
The monthly Mornings with the Mayor event will continue in July, with the next session set for Aug. 14, 2021, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the City Hall Council Chambers.
We hope to see you there for the event designed to increase direct engagement with Mayor William Doyle, especially for those who might prefer the in-person to the virtual.
Meetings are in City Hall Council Chambers. If you would like to schedule an individual meeting or a phone call with Mayor Doyle, please contact Executive Assistant Torie Gorman by calling 207.282.4191 or email: vgorman@sacomaine.org.
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The City of Saco has a variety of open positions across several departments.
We encourage you to take a look at the job opportunities currently available with the City of Saco on our Careers page. There is so much important work that goes in to keeping the City running, often behind the scenes.
If nothing is a great fit for you, consider passing the listings along to friends and family who might be looking for work.
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We are always looking for ways to improve communication with our community members. As always, if there is anything we can do to better communicate information, please let us know by emailing ERoy@sacomaine.org. Be sure to check out our Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages using the buttons below. You can also see news and updates on the City of Saco website at www.sacomaine.org. |
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