Participate in Planning for Saco's Future on our Interactive Website |
Check out our virtual open house for the comprehensive plan! Draft recommendations for how we’ll grow are online now, and we want to hear from you.
Review posters with the recommendations, take a survey, and use our interactive map to let us know where future growth should go. The virtual open house will be available until December 12, so don't delay.
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Give a Gift of Coziness This Season |
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Our sixth year of Socks for Seniors is underway, and now is your chance to provide a cozy gift to a community member that serves as a reminder that we are thinking of them.
Thank you for helping us spread some cheer!
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Join Us This Weekend at the Annual Holiday Festival and Parade of Lights |
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Enjoy warm festivities around town this Saturday, Dec. 4, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, followed by our beloved Parade of Lights on Main Street at 6:00 PM. The Saco Main Street Holiday Parade of Lights is a tradition that is growing every year.
Saco Main Street has a lot of surprises planned for you this year. Check out their website at bit.ly/sacolights for complete information.
Schedule of Events:
Friday December 3rd:
- Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling at Saco Train Station: 5:30 - 6:15 PM.
Saturday December 4th:
- Dyer Library Crafts: 9:30 - 12:30 PM.
- Saco Museum 17th Annual Festival of Trees: 10:00 - 5:00 PM.
- Holiday Festival Downtown: 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
- Specials at downtown merchants.
- Trolley from Saco Train Station to the Saco Museum, with downtown stops along the way.
- Children's ornament crafts with Saco Parks & Recreation at City Hall.
- Nativity scene at Post Office Park.
- Story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Saco Train Station. Story time begins roughly every 20 minutes.
- Holiday photo opportunity with colorful standees at Vic & Whit's Park
- Children's crafts at The Saco Scoop
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Parade of Lights: 6:00 PM (please note 1/2 hour earlier than prior years)
A friendly reminder from the Saco Police Department: There will be detour routes in place starting at 4:30 pm. Please plan accordingly and review the detour routes below.
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Winter Heating Tips from the Saco Energy & Sustainability Committee |
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With winter approaching, the Saco Energy & Sustainability Committee would like to share heating season tips and resources issued by the Governor’s Energy Office. Take a look to learn more about energy efficiency and resources for your home and family.
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Don't Miss Out on the Collectible 2021 Saco Police Department Pink Patch |
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Did you know 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer? Or that early detection and treatment can be lifesaving?
Join us in our fight against breast cancer and to support breast cancer research through the Pink Patch Project.
The Pink Patch Project is an innovative public awareness campaign designed to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer. Through the sale of collectible uniform patches, public safety agencies world-wide are fighting together.
For the 2021 collectable Pink Patch, please visit the Saco Police Department or call (207) 284-4535. Patches are available for $10 each and cash or check payment types will be accepted. All funds raised will be donated locally to the MaineHealth Breast Care Center in Scarborough.
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Age Friendly Saco Sandbucket Program Returns |
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Last month, volunteers from Age Friendly and Thornton Academy distributed buckets of the City’s sand-salt mixture to older residents for use at their homes.
It’s important to keep entryways free of ice and snow, especially in case of an emergency. If entryways are clear, first responders can get access to help more quickly.
If you know someone who could benefit from having a bucket delivered, tell them to contact Age Friendly Saco at (207) 710-5029 between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. If your call is unanswered, please leave a clear voicemail with your name, phone number, and address; you will be added to the delivery list. If you don’t need any sand/salt now, but do later in the wintry season, the same directions apply: Call the Age Friendly office, leave a clear and complete message and a volunteer will bring you a bucket.
We appreciate the support Saco Public Works gives to this important program every year, using their equipment to expedite the initial bucket-filling process.
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Upcoming Holiday Closures |
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As the end of the year approaches, we want to make you aware of holiday hours for City Hall, the Transfer Station, and the (lack of) trash collection changes associated with the holidays.
City Hall
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Thursday, December 23rd: Half day. Half-day hours vary by department, please call ahead to check.
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Friday, December 24th: Closed.
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Thursday, December 30th: Half day. Half-day hours vary by department, please call ahead to check.
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Friday, December 31st: Closed.
Transfer Station
The Transfer Station will be closed for holidays on December 24th, 25th, and January 1st. Holiday closures are always listed on the Transfer Station webpage.
Trash Collection
The trash collection schedule is unaffected by the 2021 Christmas and New Year holidays. Holiday changes to trash collection are always posted on the Trash Collection webpage.
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Calling All Artists!
The Saco Arts Commission Wants to See Your Design to Beautify City Utility Boxes
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In support of City beautification efforts, the newly formed Saco Arts Commission’s first major initiative is a contest to create art for three downtown traffic light boxes.
This project creates a harmonious combination of art and essential services and provides a great opportunity to make functional objects visually appealing and vibrant in downtown Saco.
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Mornings with the Mayor
The next monthly Mornings with the Mayor event is set for December 11, 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.
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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Saco's Beach, Park, & Trail Map |
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The weather is getting colder, but that won't stop us from getting outside and enjoying all the natural beauty Saco has to offer.
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. Click here to visit the interactive StoryMap.
The Conservation Commission is an advisory board to the City Council, the Planning Board, and the Zoning Board of Appeals on issues dealing with the environment. The Commission conducts research into local land use and makes recommendations to assist in preservation and enhancement of natural resources of the City. The Commission also provides environmental and technical assistance during the review of development proposals and the development of new land use ordinances.
The river, beaches, wetlands, forests, and fields are a major draw to our community. Conservation Commission members are passionate about the environment and natural resources, and work to protect, promote, and raise awareness about them by engaging local community members. The Conservation Commission is active with other groups across the State, including The Nature Conservancy, the Saco Bay Land Trust, U.S. Department of Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service, the Maine Association of Conservation Commissions, and many city departments and local groups. Visit the Conservation Commission online here.
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Veterans Day Ceremony Recap |
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Attendees heard from Rev. Shirley Bowen from Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center and Molly Lovell from the Travis Mills Foundation. The ceremony also included musical performances by TA student Maddie Darigan and the Portland Community Chorus with assistance from local Cub Scouts Troop 311 and Girl Scouts Troop 1274.
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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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The City of Saco has a variety of open positions.
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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