City Connect The Newsletter from the City of Rockland, Maine

NOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Good morning,


The big Rockland summer festivals may have come and gone, but our City has a busy fall season ahead. From free parking for Rockland residents to a complete schedule of upcoming cruise ships, get caught up on all that's happening around town.


Though we're only highlighting a few items below, you can get a complete view of what's coming up by checking out the News on the City website, clicking on the link to our calendar, and joining us on our Facebook and Instagram feeds.


Tom Luttrell

City Manager

Free Parking for Rockland Residents!

Are you a Rockland resident? Rockland residents are eligible for up to one hour of free parking per day at the paid parking stations Downtown. Get all of the info on the City's website by clicking the button below!


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City Staff Volunteers at Playground Community Build!

Staff members from the City of Rockland's many departments had a wonderful time volunteering last week at the Rockland Rotary Club's Inclusive Playground Community Build! Click the link below for a gallery of images from the day!

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The 2nd Annual Electrification Expo is Coming!

The 2024 Electrification Expo will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harbor Park in Rockland. The Rockland Electrification Expo is a free, outdoor community event showcasing all things electric and energy-efficient.

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Rockland to Welcome Large Cruise Ships

Beginning on September 7, a series of large cruise ships will make port in Rockland.

  • On September 7, the Odyssey will bring to port 987 guests
  • Up to 1,916 guests from the Zuiderdam will come ashore on Sept. 8 and 22
  • On September 9 and 20, it will be the Celebrity Eclipse's turn with its 3,013 passengers
  • The Queen Mary 2 will carry 3,090 potential visitors on September 24
  • The Volendam comes to port on September 29 with 1432 passengers
  • and the Celebrity Summit arrives with 2,038 guests on October 1
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Special City Council Meeting: Short-Term Rentals

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28, 5:30 p.m.

City Council Chambers, City Hall 270 Pleasant Street, Rockland


Join us tomorrow evening for a special meeting of the Rockland City Council that will include a presentation on short-term rental regulations!

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The 2nd Annual Rockland Electrification Expo

Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Harbor Park, Rockland


The 2024 Electrification Expo will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harbor Park in Rockland. The Rockland Electrification Expo is a free, outdoor community event showcasing all things electric and energy-efficient. Are you interested in being an exhibitor? Sign up by filling out an application for your business by Friday, August 16th!

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SEE ALL OF OUR UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS HERE!

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