Biddeford, ME

Sustainability Commission

The Biddeford Sustainability Commission meets on October 5, 2026 to approve prior meeting minutes and hear updates. Items include ordinance changes tied to Project Canopy and a Landscape Ordinance headed to the City Council on October 20, 2026, plus an EV charging ordinance revision and an energy audit update. Several items note funding is needed, including a September 23 meeting with the Wild Seed Project and Maine Audubon, and public access and clubhouse energy audit requests. The agenda is largely discussion and updates; no votes on the substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026
• Ordinance changes for Project Canopy, October 20 (Brad F.)
• Landscape Ordinance, Policy Committee approval, to Council October 20, 2026 (Max)
• EV Charging Ordinance revisions (Will)
• Energy audit update for public access and clubhouse; funding needed (Brad F.)

Cable TV Committee

The Biddeford Cable T.V. Committee meets on October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with an option to join online via Microsoft Teams or by phone. The agenda lists approval of the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes, then two new-business items: an ordinance review and a building update. No specific ordinance text, dollar amounts, or decisions are described in the agenda itself. The remaining items — call to order, agenda adjustments, other business, and adjournment — are procedural.

• Ordinance Review (no ordinance number or text given in the agenda)
• Building Update (no building name or details given in the agenda)
• Approval of September 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Meeting accessible online via Microsoft Teams or by phone

City Council

The Biddeford City Council meets October 6, 2026 to vote on a federal immigration enforcement order, a building moratorium amendment, airport and community center leases, and a bike lane demonstration project MOU. The agenda also includes a public hearing on General Assistance maximums, a CDBG presentation on the PY26 Action Plan, and a homelessness and city operations update. Several items will be decided after an executive session covering a poverty abatement case and real estate and personnel matters.

• Order 2026.137 on federal immigration enforcement
• Order 2026.142 amending the building moratorium
• Order 2026.139 approving a Biddeford Bike Lane Demonstration Project MOU
• Order 2026.138 approving airport leases and 2026.132 on Community Center leases
• Public hearing on General Assistance maximums (Order 2026.135)

Shellfish Conservation Committee

Biddeford's Shellfish Conservation Committee meets October 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM at City Hall to take up new business. The single substantive item is a request for a conservation closure, commercial harvesting only, on Little River. The rest of the agenda is procedural: roll call, agenda adjustments, other business, and adjournment.

• Conservation closure request, commercial-only, for Little River
• Roll call and any adjustments to the agenda
• Other business (no details listed)
• Adjournment

City Council

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee meets on October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers and via Teams. The agenda includes approving minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting, signing the expenditure warrant, and discussing or approving item F2026.18, the replacement of Cisco switches. No dollar amounts or further details are provided in the agenda text.

• Discussion/approval of F2026.18 Replacement of Cisco Switches
• Signing of the Expenditure Warrant
• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2026 Finance Committee meeting

Planning Board

The Biddeford Planning Board meets October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM to review development requests and hold second readings on three ordinance amendments. New business includes a home barber shop permit at 351 West Street, a shoreland permit for 41 Bridge Street, and a subdivision amendment at 781 Pool Street. The Board will also review a final subdivision request for 36 single-family lots at 268 Pool Street and a one-year extension for a UNE marine science pier at 11 Hills Beach Road. Public hearings cover a Data Center Ordinance, dimensional requirement amendments, and mobile home overlay setbacks.

• Final subdivision review for 36 single-family home lots by Bedard Homes LLC at 268 Pool Street (Tax Map 8, Lot 52-1), SR1 Zone
• Conditional Use Permit for Omar Azimi to run an appointment-only barber shop from his home at 351 West Street, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday
• Shoreland Permit for Chisholm Family Irrevocable Trust at 41 Bridge Street: reconstruction of non-conforming structure, proposed 1,478 sq ft footprint plus 150 sq ft deck, one-time expansion up to 30%
• Subdivision amendment for Longboard Ridge Subdivision at 781 Pool Street to increase impervious and lawn area, with revised stormwater management
• Second reading of the Data Center Ordinance and amendments to Land Development Regulations Article V, Table B dimensional requirements

Public Art Commission

The Biddeford Public Art Commission meets October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the J. Richard Martin Community Center Room 2 and online. The commission will elect a new chair and review draft recommendations to the city on a memorial, plus hear a presentation titled "There Are No Words" by Bob Clark with guest Senator Henry Ingwerson. It will also consider a proposal to paint a utility box at Mechanics Park and a separate community project and permanent memorial proposal. Other items include 2026-2027 goals, commission vacancies, and assigning members for the October 16 ArtWalk.

• Election of a new commission chair
• Draft recommendations to the city on a memorial (discussion)
• Presentation "There Are No Words" by Bob Clark with guest Senator Henry Ingwerson, Maine Senate District 32
• Proposal to paint a utility box at Mechanics Park, presented by Biddeford artist Annalise Gormley
• Commission vacancies: 2 voting seats and 1 youth seat

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Biddeford Zoning Board of Appeals meets on October 8, 2026, to consider three new administrative appeals. One appellant, Sterling Roop, says the Code Enforcement Officer failed to enforce violations of the contract zone granted to the State of Maine Judicial Center at 511-515 Elm Street. Two other appeals challenge a building permit at 31 Fortunes Rocks Road and a marijuana-establishment setback decision at 412 Hill Street. The board will also approve minutes, hold the Pledge of Allegiance, determine quorum, and handle other business before adjourning.

• 2026.001: Sterling Roop appeals that the Code Enforcement Officer failed to enforce contract-zone violations for the State of Maine Judicial Center at 511-515 Elm Street (Tax Map 88, Lots 5 and 44; Tax Map 3, Lot 66-1).
• 2026.002: Stephen & Tamara Moses, through attorney Kristin Collins of Pretti Flaherty, appeal building permit #26-04-476 at 31 Fortunes Rocks Road (Tax Map 63, Lot 18), saying it was issued in error.
• 2026.003: ME Plant Based Compassionate Care, LLC, through attorney Zack Brandwein of Dentons, appeals a Code Enforcement Officer error regarding the 500-foot setback buffer between marijuana establishments at 412 Hill Street (Tax Map 13, Lot 53).
• Each appeal will be reviewed for timeliness, required notices, jurisdiction, conflict of interest or bias, standing, and application completeness and fees.
• The meeting includes approval of minutes, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum determination, other business, and adjournment.

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Charter Revision Commission

Finance Committee

City Council

Finance Committee

Planning Board

Planning Board

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission

Policy Committee

Policy Committee

Traffic Committee

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Finance Committee

City Council

Finance Committee

City Council

Planning Board

Planning Board

City Council

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

City Council

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

City Council

Planning Board

Recreation Commission

Shellfish Conservation Committee

Planning Board

Recreation Commission

Policy Committee

Policy Committee

Traffic Committee

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Finance Committee

City Council

City Council

Finance Committee

City Council

Planning Board

Planning Board

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Finance Committee

City Council

Finance Committee

City Council

Planning Board

Recreation Commission

Shellfish Conservation Committee

Planning Board

Recreation Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

Conservation Commission

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Policy Committee

Policy Committee

Traffic Committee

Sustainability Commission

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

City Council

Finance Committee

City Council

Finance Committee

City Council

Planning Board

Planning Board

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

City Council

City Council

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Planning Board

Planning Board

Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission

Shellfish Conservation Committee

Policy Committee

Policy Committee

Traffic Committee

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Sustainability Commission

City Council

Finance Committee

City Council

City Council

Planning Board

Planning Board

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

City Council

City Council

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Planning Board

Planning Board

Recreation Commission

Shellfish Conservation Committee

Recreation Commission

Policy Committee

Policy Committee

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Sustainability Commission

City Council

City Council

Finance Committee

City Council

Planning Board

Planning Board

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Sustainability Commission

Sustainability Commission

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

City Council

City Council

Planning Board

Shellfish Conservation Committee

Planning Board

Recreation Commission

Policy Committee

Policy Committee

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Cable TV Committee

Sustainability Commission

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Finance Committee

City Council

City Council

City Council

Planning Board

Planning Board

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Sustainability Commission

City Council

Finance Committee

City Council

Finance Committee

Recreation Commission

Planning Board

Shellfish Conservation Committee

Planning Board

Policy Committee

Policy Committee

Conservation Commission

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

Cable TV Committee

Sustainability Commission

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

City Council

City Council

Finance Committee

Planning Board

Planning Board

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Public Art Commission

Public Art Commission

Finance Committee

Planning Board

Policy Committee

Conservation Commission

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Planning Board

Cable TV Committee

Cable TV Committee

Public Art Commission

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Planning Board

Conservation Commission

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Policy Committee

Cable TV Committee

Planning Board

Public Art Commission

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Planning Board

Policy Committee

Conservation Commission

Planning Board

Public Art Commission

Policy Committee

Conservation Commission

Public Art Commission

Shellfish Conservation Committee

Biddeford's Shellfish Conservation Committee meets Sept. 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Biddeford Pool Fire Department to approve prior minutes, hear a Harbor Master summary, and take up new business. New items include a shellfish license handout and a conservation closure for commercial digging at Little River. The agenda does not state what action, if any, the committee will take on the closure.

• Conservation closure for commercial digging at Little River (agenda item 6.b)
• Shellfish license handout (agenda item 6.a)
• Approval of Shellfish Conservation Commission meeting minutes from 2026-08-26
• Harbor Master summary

Conservation Commission

The Biddeford Conservation Commission meets on September 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers and via Teams. The agenda includes approval of minutes from July 22, 2026, and a discussion of first steps in implementing the Comprehensive Plan, covering the cluster ordinance, reduced setbacks, rural density, and a possible COCS study. The agenda also lists staffing and a policy urging a merger, with no decisions or dollar amounts specified in the text.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 22, 2026
• Comp Plan implementation: repairing the cluster ordinance
• Comp Plan implementation: reduced set-backs and rural density
• Comp Plan implementation: COCS study/economic impact of development and a charter provision
• Staffing and a policy's 'emphatic urge to merge'

City Council

The Biddeford City Council is meeting for a brief agenda that consists of roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter under Maine law. No other business is listed, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Executive session under 1 MRS 405 (6) A for a personnel matter

Policy Committee

The Biddeford Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and review several items, including a Public Art Master Plan, a proposed Landscape Standards Ordinance, the use of license plate readers and surveillance technology, Veterans Committee membership, a cooperating agreement for social services funding, and council rules. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Public Art Commission - Public Art Master Plan
• Proposed Landscape Standards Ordinance
• Use of License Plate Readers/Surveillance Technology
• Cooperating Agreement for Social Services Funding
• Veterans Committee Membership

Airport Commission

The Biddeford Airport Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items. The main substantive items are an update from Gale Associates, a consulting firm, and a report from the Airport Manager/Director of Public Works. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Update from Gale Associates
• Airport Manager / Director of Public Works Report
• Approval of minutes
• Other business

Citizens' Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

Traffic Committee

The Biddeford Traffic Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on the Alfred and Birch Street road construction and city-wide paving projects, and discuss the Main Street bicycle lane. They will also review seven points requested by a City Council order and consider new business on on-street parking.

• Approval of August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on Alfred and Birch Street road construction
• Review of Main Street bicycle lane
• Seven points of review from City Council order of September 15, 2025
• Discussion of on-street parking

Sustainability Commission

The Commission will discuss an EV Siting Plan and review several items including the Project Canopy / Wild Seed Project and the Beach Management Ad Hoc Committee. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an EVCS ordinance, landscape standards, and the commission's work plan.

• EV Siting Plan
• Project Canopy / Wild Seed Project
• Beach Management Ad Hoc Committee
• EVCS ordinance
• Landscape Standards Ordinance

Charter Revision Commission

The Biddeford Charter Revision Commission is meeting to continue its review of the city charter, specifically Article X and Article VIII on elections. The agenda includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, a staff update, and public comment periods, with no specific action items listed.

• Continue discussion of Article X
• Review Article VIII on elections
• Approve minutes of 9/14/2026 meeting

Institutional Zone Review Committee

The Biddeford Institutional Zone Review Committee is meeting to review materials related to the Institutional Zone Ordinance, including draft language and a proposed IN-1A/IN-1B map. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and discussion of old and new business. This appears to be a working session focused on refining zoning language and maps.

• Review of Art. XVI Institutional Zone Ordinance
• Review of IN zone language from Boston, Haas, Stone, Herbert, and Martin
• Review of IN-1A / IN-1B DRAFT Map
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

The Biddeford Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes, review new construction projects at 41 Main Street and 38 Jefferson Street, and hear an appeal regarding a fence at 9 Clark's Court. No major decisions are scheduled, and a postponed survey results presentation will be rescheduled later.

• New retaining wall, fence, and steps at 41 Main Street for surface parking lot
• Vinyl window replacements at 38 Jefferson Street
• Appeal of new fence at 9 Clark's Court

Planning Board

Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the Recreation Department report and community group updates. Discussion items include community center leases, city employee discounts, and setting goals for 2026-27.

• Little League MOU update
• St. Louis Field name update
• Community Center leases
• City employee discounts for recreation programs
• 315 Main Park name change

Finance Committee

The Biddeford Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes, sign the expenditure warrant, and discuss the purchase of a Caterpillar 908 compact wheel loader with a plow package. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the equipment purchase as the only substantive item.

• Discussion/approval of Milton Cat-2026 Caterpillar 908 compact wheel loader with plow package

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will consider several orders, including the sale of 162 Hills Beach Road to Hills Beach Community Center, Inc., and the creation of an Ad Hoc Beach Management Task Force. The agenda also includes a second reading of an industrial pretreatment fee ordinance update, a presentation on municipal immigration enforcement options, and a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month.

• 2026.132: Approval to purchase a 2026 Caterpillar 908 compact wheel loader with plow package
• 2026.130: Agreement between the City of Biddeford and the Maine Judicial Branch
• 2026.129: Refer Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. safety and public access improvements to Traffic Committee
• 2026.124: Second reading of Industrial Pretreatment Program Fee Ordinance update
• 2026.131: Authorize sale of 162 Hills Beach Road to Hills Beach Community Center, Inc.

City Council

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items and a single executive session. The council will conduct a roll call and an executive session regarding a personnel matter.

• Executive Session regarding a personnel matter

Charter Revision Commission

The Biddeford Charter Revision Commission will vote on removing Articles VI and VII (Police and Fire Advisory Committees) from the City Charter, and will discuss Article X on departments, offices, or agencies. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

• Vote to remove Article VI (Police Advisory Committee) and Article VII (Fire Advisory Committee) from the City Charter
• Discussion of Article X: Departments, Offices or Agencies
• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2026
• Public comment periods

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet to discuss the City Charter with a Charter Revision Commissioner. The committee will also review the diversity calendar and discuss recruitment planning for expiring terms.

• City Charter discussion with Scott Whiting
• Indigenous Peoples' Day Proclamation discussion
• Diversity Calendar review
• Recruitment and succession planning discussion

Public Art Commission

The Commission will review draft recommendations for a memorial and discuss a proposal for utility box painting. Members will also address upcoming commission goals, budget, and vacancies for one full-term and one youth seat.

• Memorial discussion and utility box painting proposal
• Commission goals and budget for 2026-2027
• Five Points Sign Project with DDC
• Review of potential projects including 41 Main Street and Mills Mural proposal
• ArtWalk dates for September 18 and October 16, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Capital Projects / Operations Committee

The Capital Projects / Operations Committee will meet to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion regarding a Milton Cat-2026 Caterpillar 908 Compact wheel loader with a plow package.

• Milton Cat-2026 Caterpillar 908 Compact wheel loader with plow package

City Council

The Biddeford City Council will meet on September 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Room 2 of the J.R. Martin Community Center. The agenda includes procedural items and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter under Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 MRS 405 (6)(A).

Sustainability Commission

Cable TV Committee

The Biddeford Cable TV Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes, welcome a new public access director, and discuss updates to public access programming and a building project. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Welcome Barry Dodd as Public Access Director
• Public Access Building Update
• Programming discussion: Channel 3 vs. 85

Citizens' Advisory Committee

The Citizens' Advisory Committee will discuss the FY26 Annual Action Plan Budget. The committee will also receive a program update regarding a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Application.

• FY26 Annual Action Plan Budget discussion
• Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Application update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a new Data Center Ordinance. The meeting also includes reviews of site plan amendments, a home daycare permit request, and residential access plans.

• Public hearing on the Data Center Ordinance
• Conditional Use Permit for home daycare at 19 Waco Drive
• Site Plan and Subdivision amendment for AVESTA Rochambeau on Trailside Way
• Sketch Plan for a private way serving 4 residential lots on South Street
• Proposed amendments to Land Development Regulations dimensional requirements

City Council

The Biddeford City Council is meeting on September 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a roll call, pledge of allegiance, and an executive session under Maine law (1 MRS 405(6)(A)) to discuss personnel matters. No other business is listed, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the executive session.

• Executive session for personnel matters (1 MRS 405(6)(A))

City Council

The Biddeford City Council is meeting to consider several approvals, including a strategic use plan for opioid settlement funds, a police department position reclassification, an emergency management MOU, a special event permit, a fee ordinance update, and a lease amendment. The agenda also includes an audit presentation, an opioid fund update, and appointments. An executive session is scheduled for legal and real estate matters.

• Approval of CY27-28 Opioid Settlement Funds Strategic Use Plan
• Reclassification of Administrative Assistant 1 position in Police Department
• MOU with York County Emergency Management Agency
• Oktoberfest Special Event Permit
• Industrial Pretreatment Program Fee Ordinance Update

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will meet to discuss a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 10, 2026, meeting.

• Discussion of Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
• Approval of August 10, 2026, meeting minutes

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee voted to advance a proclamation regarding Hispanic Heritage Month for the Mayor's consideration at the September 15 City Council meeting. The committee also voted to delay the approval of August 10 meeting minutes until the next regular meeting.

• Approved moving Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation forward for Mayor's consideration (unanimous)
• Voted to approve August 10, 2026 meeting minutes at the next scheduled meeting (unanimous)