Be aware of FREEZE / THAW conditions on Freeport roads Higher daytime temps mean melting ice and snow, which then freezes over again as the night falls, leading to icy roadways, including dangerous black ice. Please be careful as you navigate roads during this time. Thankfully, we are looking at warmer days ahead!
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Come Test Your Knowledge!
Trivia Night with the Freeport Sustainability Advisory Board at Maine Beer Company
Monday, March 9th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Did You Know? Your useable items taking up space at home could be donated to the Swap Shop!Bring your lightly used, still functional items to donate to the Recycling/ Transfer Facility at 100 Hedgehog Mountain Rd. Donated items can be taken home and reused by other patrons of the Swap Shop. All items first must be approved by a facility attendant. Rejected items must be either taken home by the visitor or disposed of properly at the facility. Please do not leave items without notifying a member of the staff. The Swap Shop embraces the first two βRβsβ of Maineβs solid waste hierarchy β Reduce and Reuse! Photo of large red barn with open door and sign above reading Swap Shop
De-clutter by using the Swap Shop, open during the following hours:
Wednesday through Friday 7:00AM - 3:50PM
CLOSED Saturdays.
More info:
www.freeportmaine.com/228/Recyclin...
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Budget season is upon us!β°
At its March 3rd meeting, Town Council will be presented with the 5-Year Capital Program. See the full season schedule, along with the FY26 Adopted Budget, on our website at:
freeportmaine.com/169/Budget-D...
outdoors wooden sign painted blue and gold reading town of freeport 1789 and wording added TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD 6PM Town Council Meeting VIEW AGENDA AT LINK' View the agenda, including link to stream or attend via Zoom: https://www.freeportmaine.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-803
The next Town Council meeting will take place Tuesday, March 3rd at 6PM at Council Chambers. Items include presentation of Citizen of the Year!
View the agenda, including link to stream or attend via Zoom:
www.freeportmaine.com/AgendaCenter...
snowy background with text town services closed monday All non-emergency response operations, including Town Hall and the Library, will be CLOSED Monday, 2/23, due to the weather forecast. Please drive only when necessary so Public Works can clear the roads! See online services at freeportmaine.com
freeportmaine.com/184/Online-S...
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PARKING BAN 7am Monday 2/23, until NOON Tuesday with cartoon scene of plow with Freeport town seal including a great ship and incorporated date 1789 and snowfall, pine tree, house
During a winter weather parking ban, no parking is allowed on public streets nor in turnarounds during winter storm events β please keep streets and turnarounds clear of vehicles (including trailers, campers, etc.) during a storm.
www.freeportmaine.com/218/Winter-R...
New date to be determined for the Sustainability Advisory Board's workshop with ecomaine - Monday's event is POSTPONED due to weather. Stay tuned for the new date!
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PARKING BAN: FRIDAY 7PM THROUGH SATURDAY NOON
Due to the weather forecast, a parking ban will be in effect from 7PM Friday (2/20) until NOON Saturday (2/21).
During a winter weather parking ban, no parking is allowed on public streets nor in turnarounds during winter storm events.
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The delay in sticker delivery is over - we have boat stickers!
See our site for all information on first-time registration or re-registration.
www.freeportmaine.com/185/Boat-Reg...
Wooden sign outside reading town of freeport 1789 in gold lettering and blue background wording TUESDAY, FEB. 17TH 6PM Town Council Meeting VIEW AGENDA AT LINK
Agenda at link for Tuesday, February 17th Town Council meeting.
Items include:
- Council Information Exchange
- Town Manager's Report
- Discussion of Village Corridor Workplan
- Discussion of Town Council Goals
www.freeportmaine.com/AgendaCenter...
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Due to the weather forecast, a parking ban will be in effect from 7:00PM Tuesday (2/10) to 7:00AM Wednesday (2/11). No parking is allowed on public streets nor in turnarounds during winter storm events, please keep streets and turnarounds clear of vehicles freeportmaine.com/218
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Last year's inaugural CIvics101 program was wildly successful, and we are excited to partner with RSU5 Community Programs for class to be in session again!
Space is limited!
View PDF of the flyer on our website:
freeportmaine.com/DocumentCent...
The February Municipal Bulletin is out now & includes the latest Growing Freeport Together video, a look at Recent Press covering approvals of two Downtown housing developments, Fire/Safety's call to "Adopt A Hydrant", employment opportunities & more! Read & SUBSCRIBE at the Join Our Email List link
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ο»ΏKick off February by connecting directly with Town Council! Drop in on February 2nd from 8 - 9:30AM in Council Chamber at Town Hall (30 Main St) for hot coffee, real conversation, & a chance to share what matters most to you. Letβs talk Freeport - your ideas, your questions, your community.
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Lane Closure Alert: Starting 9:00PM Thursday 1/29 at LL Bean Location on Main Street.
The closure will begin approximately 9:00PM and last around four hours.
Learn more on our website: freeportmaine.com/m/newsflash/...
Town of FREEPORT Town Council Workshop Village Corridor Initiative TUESDAY, FEB 3RD AT 5:00PM
On Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:00PM, Town Council will hold a workshop to review coordinated development options with Complete Streets Committee and the Planning Board.
View Corridor Initiative information at:
www.freeportmaine.com/439/Freeport...
Agenda to follow.
Public Works will be removing snow from the Downtown area starting at 11PM on Wednesday, 1/28 to 8AM on Thursday, 1/29.
During this time, vehicles are prohibited from parking on public streets so as not to interfere with or hinder the removal of snow by the Town. Thank you for your cooperation!
Due to a Town Council meeting conflict, this month's Town Manager's Office Drop-In event will take place on 1/27 from 4PM - 4:30PM.
The community is welcome to stop by 30 Main St to talk with Town Manager Sophie Wilson & Assistant Town Manager Caroline Pelletier about issues or provide feedback.
TOWN OFFICES CLOSED MONDAY 1/26 DUE TO WEATHER:
- Town Hall
- Library
View online services and committee meeting schedule updates at:
freeportmaine.com
bright snowy background with wording PARKING BAN Sunday 5pm until Tuesday 7am LEARN MORE AT FREEPORTMAINE.COM
Due to the forecasted snowstorm, a parking ban will be in effect for the Town of Freeport from 5:00PM Sunday (1/25) until 7:00AM Tuesday (1/27).
See all Winter Road & Plowing information on our website:
www.freeportmaine.com/218/Winter-R...
Once we get past the freezing temps of this weekend, it looks like we can expect significant snowfall Sunday into Monday. Stay tuned to our website for information about municipal service impacts or changes, and sign up for Town news at freeportmaine.com
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The Town has 2 Public Peddler Licenses (Food Vendor Carts) available by lottery. There are 4 Town locations issued to licenses holders by lottery each February. Applications for Peddler Licenses are available online and in the Town Clerkβs Office until January 31.
More information: freeportmaine.com
At the 1-20-26 Town Council meeting, Councilor At-Large Steve Brown made a statement promoting use of reflective gear, citing alarming statistics around pedestrian safety.
According to the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, 14% of Maine traffic-related fatalities were pedestrians in the past 4 years
Public Works will be removing snow from the Downtown area starting at 11PM on Thursday, January 22nd until 7AM on Friday, January 23rd. During this time, vehicles are prohibited from parking on public streets so as not to interfere with or hinder the removal of snow by the Town. A vehicle so parked may be removed from the street by order of Freeport Police, at the expense of the owner of such vehicle. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Due to snow in the forecast this evening and overnight, a parking ban will be in effect 6PM Sunday 1/18 until NOON Monday 1/19.
More info: www.freeportmaine.com/m/newsflash/...
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The silver bullet on West St is still open, but the best recycling method is at the Transfer Station compactor. Hours are more limited than the 24/7 access to the silver bullet, the environmental & financial efficiency of the compactor cannot be topped. freeportmaine.com/228
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image full of details of village corridor initiative with timeline graphic and map of full project area this info is in the pdf doc linked in caption
Tonight, learn about the future of the Village Corridor Initiative, which stems from the Comp Plan, Downtown Vision Plan, Climate Action Plan, Dog Bone Transit Oriented Development Initiative, & Active Living Plan.
This workshop will take place in person & live on Zoom. See link on our site.
Join the Town and project partners to learn about the future of Freeportβs Village Corridor, rooted in the community voices that built the Downtown Vision Plan! A vision for new housing, inviting public spaces, and transportation for all!
Learn more our website: freeportmaine.com/439
Please be advised that due to the weather, all non-emergency response services for the Town of Freeport will open at 10AM on Wednesday, January 7th. This includes Town Hall, the Recycling Facility, and the Library. Thank you and stay safe, the ice and snow may make for treacherous conditions!
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