Westbrook
Upcoming
City Council
The City Council will consider final approval of multiple expenditures including vehicle purchases, grants, and contracts. Public hearings are scheduled for two orders related to the Millbrook Estates affordable housing development district program. The council will also discuss updates on the Mountain Division Trail and board ordinance changes.
- Authorization of $287,323 for three replacement one-ton trucks
- Purchase of $284,932 single-axle plow truck
- Public hearing on Millbrook Estates III Affordable Housing Development District
- Expenditure of $11,000 for Beaver Pond beautification project
- FY 2027 animal shelter contract with Animal Refuge League at $27,948
City Council
The Public Safety Committee will discuss amending the city ordinance to allow regulated use of motorized scooters, which are currently banned on all public ways and sidewalks. Staff recommends replacing the ban with specific safety and age restrictions to align with state law and current trends.
- Proposed minimum operating age of 16
- Proposed ban on scooter operation on sidewalks and boardwalks
- Proposed 20 mph speed limit
- Requirement for operators to hold a valid license or learner's permit
- Proposed helmet requirement for riders under 18
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a site plan, subdivision, and conditional use application for two 36-unit affordable housing buildings at 300 East Bridge St. The board will also workshop three other site plan proposals: a dealership expansion on Saunders Way, a triplex-to-duplex conversion at 146 Bridge St, and mixed-use buildings at Rock Row.
- 26-000401: 72-unit affordable housing at 300 East Bridge St (Millbrook Estates)
- 26-000527: Bill Dodge Kia expansion with 2,160-sf service and 3,850-sf showroom additions at 3 Saunders Way
- 26-000530: Renovate triplex to duplex and add another duplex at 146 Bridge St
- 26-000529: Rock Row South Campus Buildings Y and YB with retail and 12 condos
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Planning Board
The Westbrook Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting to review a proposed 228-unit multifamily development on Spring Street and consider a site plan amendment extension for a commercial property on Bridgton Road.
- Review 228-unit multifamily project at 500 Spring St.
- Consider site plan amendment extension for 619 Bridgton Rd.
- Hybrid meeting with in-person and remote options.
- Public comment available via Zoom or phone.
- Meeting at Westbrook High School, Room 114.
City Council
The council will hold first readings on multiple orders, including a bulletproof vest grant, Beaver Pond beautification funding, vehicle purchases, and two housing-related items. Public hearings on the Millbrook Estates affordable housing TIF amendment and new district are set for July 6.
- Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant: accept $8,455.08 from DOJ
- Beaver Pond Beautification: $11,000 for trails, signage, water monitoring
- Purchase three replacement one-ton trucks for $287,323
- Purchase single-axle plow truck for $284,932
- Amendment of Millbrook Estates Affordable Housing Development District (TIF No. 20)
City Council
The Facilities & Streets committee will meet to discuss traffic calming measures. Police Chief Sean Lally will present the results of an updated speed study for Haskell Street.
- Haskell Street speed study presentation