Westbrook public meetings in 2025

Recreation and Conservation Commission

The Recreation and Conservation Commission will hold an initial discussion on identifying attributes of the 39 designated green space parcels to develop a catalog and future management plans. The commission will also create a matrix to evaluate funding requests. The meeting includes public comment, commission comment, a staff update, and adjournment.

• Initial discussion on Green Space Categorization & Management Plan for 39 parcels
• Creation of Funding Request Matrix to evaluate funding requests
• Public comment period
• Commission comment period
• Staff update

Planning Board

The Westbrook Planning Board will consider a site‑plan (item 2) to redevelop the gravel parking area at Saccarappa Park, adding landscaping, hardscape pathways, a covered shade structure, and an expanded Riverwalk view platform in the City Center District. The board will also hold a joint workshop (item 3) with the City of Portland where Dirigo Center Developers, LLC will present the Rock Row South Campus Phase III conceptual master plan. The meeting was rescheduled from December 2 to December 16 due to a storm and will be conducted in a hybrid format.

• 25-001115 – Site Plan for Saccarappa Park: redesign of gravel parking lot with landscaping, pathways, shade structure, and Riverwalk view platform (City Center District, Village Review Overlay, Shoreland Overlay)
• Planner’s Business – Rock Row South Campus Master Plan: joint Westbrook‑Portland workshop presenting Phase III conceptual plan by Dirigo Center Developers, LLC
• Meeting rescheduled from Dec 2 to Dec 16 because of a storm
• Hybrid meeting format with Zoom link and phone dial‑in for remote participation
• Public comment allowed via Zoom “Raise Hand” function

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a new pay plan for non-union employees and several police department expenditures. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for a local tavern.

• Order 2025-169: Salary adjustments for 38 full-time non-union employees totaling $99,101.44
• Order 2025-170: $48,671 reimbursement to South Portland for police lateral hire training
• Order 2025-171: Acceptance of $38,621.40 in Bureau of Highway Safety grant funds
• Liquor license application for Fletcher's Tavern at 212 Brown Street
• Executive session to discuss real property and pending or contemplated litigation

The council approved a liquor license for Fletcher's Tavern at 212 Brown Street by a 6‑0 vote. It also gave first‑reading approval to three orders—salary adjustment for full‑time non‑union employees, police department lateral‑hire reimbursement, and acceptance of a traffic‑enforcement grant—each passing 6‑0. The council entered an executive session and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved liquor license for Fletcher's Tavern (212 Brown St) (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-169 salary adjustment for full‑time non‑union employees (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-170 police department lateral‑hire reimbursement (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-171 traffic‑enforcement grant acceptance (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss real‑property and litigation matters (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Westbrook Planning Board meeting scheduled for Dec 2, 2025 was cancelled due to a storm and will be held on Dec 16, 2025. The agenda listed a site‑plan proposal to redevelop Saccarappa Park with landscaping, pathways, a shade structure, and a Riverwalk view platform. It also included a joint workshop where Dirigo Center Developers, LLC will present the Rock Row South Campus Phase III conceptual master plan. No decisions will be made at this time because the meeting was cancelled.

• 25-001115 – Site Plan for Saccarappa Park redevelopment (landscaping, pathways, shade structure, Riverwalk view platform) in City Center District, Village Review Overlay, Shoreland Overlay zones
• Planner’s Business – Joint workshop on Rock Row South Campus Phase III conceptual master plan presented by Dirigo Center Developers, LLC

City Council

The Westbrook City Council will vote on authorizing a bid award for legal services to Preti Flaherty. It will also consider acceptance of Nicklaus Lane as a public street, a $21,000 recreation trail expenditure, an amendment to a brownfield loan and grant, and a hazardous‑materials survey at 12 Mechanic Street. Additional items include a street closure for a high school parade.

• Order 2025-163: Authorize award of bid for legal services to Preti Flaherty (Portland, ME)
• Order 2025-164: Accept Nicklaus Lane (off Mayberry Road) as a public street
• Order 2025-165: Approve $21,000 payment to Portland Trails for two trail projects
• Order 2025-166: Amend Order 2024-149 to clarify $250,000 DECD Brownfield grant and loan usage
• Order 2025-167: Approve up to $9,000 for hazardous building materials survey at 12 Mechanic Street

The council voted 4‑3 to select Councilor Jennifer Munro as President. Councilor Michael Shaughnessy was confirmed as Vice President by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The body adopted Orders 2025‑163 through 2025‑167, authorizing legal services, a public street, recreation funding, a grant amendment, and a hazardous‑material survey, on a 7‑0 vote. It also approved Order 2025‑168 permitting a street closure for the Westbrook High School parade, also by 7‑0.

• Elected Jennifer Munro Council President (vote 4-3)
• Confirmed Michael Shaughnessy Vice President (7-0)
• Adopted Orders 2025-163 through 2025-167 (7-0)
• Adopted Order 2025-168 street closure for parade (7-0)
• Assigned committee chairs and vice chairs for 2026

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from the Recreation & Conservation Commission regarding the Water Talk public engagement series. The Commission is providing recommendations on the potential installation of a splash pad and other water-based recreational improvements.

• Recommendation to not pursue an outdoor pool at this time
• Proposal for a splash pad feasibility study at Riverbank Park, Cornelia Warren Recreational Area, and the Community Center
• Proposal to waive open swim fees for Westbrook residents at the John P. Davin indoor pool
• Recommendation for a second kayak rental kiosk at the Ash Street parking lot
• Proposal to reinstate the 3rd Grade swim program via the School Board

A motion to adjourn was made by Vice President Turcotte and seconded by Councilor Chau. The motion was carried by a show of hands with no opposition, ending the meeting at 6:25 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Westbrook City Council will consider several orders, including the acceptance and expenditure of $81,565.82 in supplemental General Assistance funds, a temporary closure of Lincoln Street for storm‑drain work, and the award of a legal‑services contract. Additional items include accepting Nicklaus Lane as a public street, authorizing $21,000 for Portland Trails projects, amending a brownfield loan order, and approving a $9,000 hazardous‑materials survey.

• Order 2025-161: Accept and spend $81,565.82 supplemental General Assistance funds
• Order 2025-162: Close a portion of Lincoln Street (between Osaka and Bremen) on Nov 24 2025 for storm‑drain installation
• Order 2025-163: Award legal‑services contract to Preti Flaherty of Portland, effective Dec 1 2025
• Order 2025-165: Expend $21,000 to Portland Trails for two trail extensions in Westbrook
• Order 2025-167: Approve a hazardous‑building‑materials survey at 12 Mechanic Street, cost up to $9,000

The City Council adopted several orders. Order 2025-161 authorizing supplemental general assistance funds passed unanimously (7-0). Order 2025-162 authorizing closure of a portion of Lincoln Street for construction also passed unanimously (7-0). Additional orders on legal services, street acceptance, recreation funding, brownfield loan amendment, and a hazardous‑materials survey were each carried by a show of hands.

• Approved supplemental general assistance funds (Order 2025-161) – vote 7-0
• Approved closure of part of Lincoln Street for construction (Order 2025-162) – vote 7-0
• Approved award of bid for legal services (Order 2025-163) – carried by show of hands
• Approved acceptance of Nicklaus Lane as a public street (Order 2025-164) – carried by show of hands
• Approved Recreation & Conservation Commission expenditure for Portland Trails (Order 2025-165) – carried by show of hands
• Approved amendment to Council Order 2024-149 (Order 2025-166) – carried by show of hands
• Approved agreement for hazardous building materials survey at 12 Mechanic Street (Order 2025-167) – carried by show of hands

Planning Board

The Westbrook Planning Board will consider several subdivision and site plan requests, including multifamily housing and commercial structures. The board will also hold a workshop to discuss the redevelopment of Saccarappa Park and other new site plans.

• 28 new residential units and commercial use at 688-712 Main St
• 33 unit residential complex at Berkshire Way
• 8-unit subdivision (4 duplexes) at 156 Conant Street
• 7,500sf multitenant commercial structure at 405 Bridgton Road
• Redevelopment of Saccarappa Park to include landscaping, pathways, and a shade structure

City Council

The council will take final action on Order 2025-159 to upfit two 2025 Ford Explorer police patrol vehicles at a cost not to exceed $50,600, funded from the vehicle fee line. It will also confirm the emergency purchase of a replacement 2025 Ford Explorer under Order 2025-160 for $47,039, with $41,245.47 covered by insurance and $5,793.53 by the vehicle fee line. In addition, the council will consider Order 2025-161 to accept and spend $81,565.82 in supplemental General Assistance funds from the State of Maine. An executive session will be requested to discuss disposition of publicly held property.

• Order 2025-159: upfit two police patrol vehicles (2025 Ford Explorers) – cost ≤ $50,600 – funded by vehicle fee line
• Order 2025-160: emergency purchase of replacement 2025 Ford Explorer – total $47,039 – $41,245.47 insurance, $5,793.53 vehicle fee
• Order 2025-161: acceptance and expenditure of $81,565.82 supplemental General Assistance funds from State of Maine
• Executive session request to discuss disposition of publicly held property
• No other resolves or orders were listed for this meeting

The council adopted Orders 2025-159 and 2025-160, which authorize expenditure to upfit and purchase police vehicles, with a 6‑0‑1 vote. The council also approved the first reading of Order 2025-161, authorizing acceptance and expenditure of supplemental general assistance funds, by a unanimous show of hands. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Orders 2025-159 and 2025-160 authorizing police vehicle expenditure (vote 6-0-1)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-161 for supplemental general assistance funds (unanimous show of hands)
• Motion to enter executive session carried (unanimous show of hands)
• Motion to adjourn carried (unanimous show of hands)

City Council

The Facilities & Streets meeting will address a referral regarding prohibited parking on Foster Street. This item was submitted by Councilor Brian McCambridge.

• Prohibited parking on Foster Street

The council voted to refer the removal of the no‑parking status on the westerly side of Foster Street and to create a handicap parking space outside 20 Foster Street. The motion was moved by Councilor McCambridge, seconded by Councilor Munro, and carried by a show of hands with no opposition. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:33 pm by a motion carried by a show of hands.

• Approved removal of no‑parking on westerly side of Foster St and creation of handicap space (motion carried by show of hands, none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 pm (motion carried by show of hands, none opposed)

City Council

The Westbrook City Council will consider several orders, including the upfit of two police patrol vehicles for a cost not to exceed $50,600 and the emergency purchase of a replacement 2025 Ford Explorer for $47,039. Other items include the renaming of Dana Street to Tailrace Lane, the purchase and installation of replacement light poles costing $43,803.88, and the acceptance of approximately $140,000 in national opioid settlement funds. All items are slated for final or first reading action at the special meeting.

• Order 2025-159: Upfit two police patrol vehicles (2025 Ford Explorers) – cost up to $50,600
• Order 2025-160: Emergency purchase of a replacement 2025 Ford Explorer – $47,039
• Order 2025-151: Replacement light poles and fixtures at three locations – $43,803.88
• Order 2025-145: Rename Dana Street to Tailrace Lane (affects 4 & 7 Dana Street and 15 Dana Street)
• Order 2025-154: Accept and expend national opioid settlement funds – projected total ~$140,000

The City Council voted 5‑0 to adopt Orders 2025-151 through 2025-154, covering replacement light poles, a landslide vulnerability assessment, snow‑plowing services, and acceptance of national opioid settlement funds. The council also approved the renaming of Dana Street to Kidder Lane (5‑0) and appointed members to the Library Advisory Committee (5‑0). Additional approvals included compensation adjustments for school committee members, acceptance of unappropriated funds, a Halloween mass‑gathering permit, and the first reading of police vehicle upfit orders.

• Approved Orders 2025-151‑154 (light poles, landslide assessment, snow plowing, opioid funds) – Vote 5‑0
• Approved Order 2025-145 renaming Dana Street to Kidder Lane – Vote 5‑0
• Adopted Resolve 2025-14 appointing Library Advisory Committee members – Vote 5‑0
• Approved Order 2025-155 compensation adjustments for School Committee members – Vote 4‑1
• Approved Order 2025-156 accepting unappropriated funds report – Vote 7‑0
• Approved Order 2025-157 mass‑gathering permit for Halloween on Main Street – Vote 5‑0
• Approved Order 2025-158 amendment to FY 2025‑2026 vendor list – Vote 5‑0
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-159 police vehicle upfit – carried by show of hands

Recreation and Conservation Commission

The Recreation and Conservation Commission will review a draft memo regarding Water Talk to provide a final recommendation to the City Council. The body will also begin discussions on a management plan for 39 designated green space parcels.

• Final recommendation on Water Talk memo to City Council
• Update on Saccarappa Park and City projects
• Discussion on categorization and management of 39 Green Space parcels
• Update from Friends of Warren Rec Area
• November 1, 2025 Rec Walk (Wandering Westbrook)

Planning Board

The Westbrook Planning Board will review several site plan applications, including a 10‑unit multifamily project at 112 Pierce Street, a telecommunication tower for the Portland Water District at 260 Methodist Road, and an extension to Chestnut Street for two new duplex units at 102 Chestnut Street. The board will also consider a Land Use Ordinance Amendment (§335-13.3.H) that would add social‑engagement amenity requirements to subdivision reviews. Public comment will be accepted both in‑person and via Zoom.

• Site walk: 10‑unit multifamily proposal at 112 Pierce Street (Lot 147 & 108 merged, Residential Growth Area 1)
• Site Plan review for a telecommunication tower at 260 Methodist Road (Rural District, Utilities use)
• Site Plan for extending Chestnut Street to serve two new duplex units at 102 Chestnut Street (Residential Growth Area 1)
• Land Use Ordinance Amendment §335-13.3.H adding social‑engagement amenity standards to subdivision review

City Council

The joint City Council and School Committee meeting will include a land acknowledgment, roll call, and an update on school construction and the opening of the new school. The agenda also lists ongoing collaboration and additional city and school updates before adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

The council voted 7‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (vote 7‑0)

City Council

The Westbrook City Council will consider final readings for several items, including the discontinuation of a portion of Dana Street for a Quaker Lane Associates development, the transfer of $58,939 for Saccarappa Park restoration, and the transfer of $137,008 for a School Department solar project. The meeting will also include a public hearing on amending a tax incentive agreement for the same developer.

• Authorize discontinuation of portion of Dana Street for Quaker Lane Associates development
• Authorize transfer of $58,939 for Saccarappa Park restoration
• Authorize transfer of $137,008 for School Department solar project
• Public hearing on amending tax incentive agreement for Quaker Lane Associates
• Authorize appropriation of National Opioid Settlement Funds

The council approved the appointment of the City Administrator. It adopted several orders authorizing transfers, expenditures, and agreements for park restoration, road design, green building funds, and other projects, all by unanimous vote. One street renaming order was tabled, and an ordinance amendment on prohibited parking was referred to the Facilities & Streets Committee.

• Adopted Orders 2025-139 to 144 authorizing various fund transfers and agreements (7-0)
• Adopted Order 2025-141 amending TIF District No. 26 (7-0)
• Confirmed appointment of City Administrator (Resolve 2025-13) (7-0)
• Tabled Order 2025-145 to rename Dana Street to Tailrace Lane (7-0)
• Adopted Order 2025-146 amending Westbrook World Markets Business Improvement Program (7-0)
• Adopted Order 2025-147 annual General Assistance Ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted Order 2025-148 appropriating bond proceeds for Melcher Court Pump Station (7-0)
• Referred Ordinance Amendment on prohibited parking on Foster Street to Facilities & Streets Committee (7-0)

Recreation and Conservation Commission

The Recreation and Conservation Commission will discuss a recommendation to the City Council based on the June 12 water discussion. The commission will also review financials and provide updates on Saccarappa Park, Riverwalk North, and the Open Space Fee, as well as a Beaver Pond update. Additional agenda items include planning the October 2025 Rec Walk date, location, outreach strategy and a preliminary discussion of a winter/spring event.

• Water Talk: review of June 12 discussion and recommendation to Council (action item)
• Financials and updates on Saccarappa Park, Riverwalk North, and Open Space Fee
• Beaver Pond update and next steps after 8/18 City Council update
• October 2025 Recreation Walk – finalize date, meeting location, and outreach strategy
• Preliminary discussion of a winter/spring recreation event

City Council

The Westbrook City Council will vote on several orders authorizing expenditures and contracts, including HVAC repairs, flood barriers, a litigation settlement, fire‑training, and painting work at City Hall. The council will also amend a field‑work agreement with Seaboard Drilling, increase its budget, and transfer funds to the Saccarappa Park Restoration Project. These actions cover infrastructure upgrades, public safety training, and park restoration.

• Order 2025-131: Authorize $18,639 for heat‑pump repairs at City Hall (Patriot Mechanical).
• Order 2025-132: Purchase removable stop‑log flood barriers for $14,373 (Flood Control International) for Pershing Way Pump Station.
• Order 2025-133: Approve $30,000 settlement and $7,650 legal fees, with city paying $25,000 deductible.
• Order 2025-137: Amend Seaboard Drilling field‑work agreement, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount by $35,000 to $300,000 for the Landslide Vulnerability Assessment.
• Order 2025-139: Transfer $58,939 from the Downtown Parking Garage budget to the Saccarappa Park Restoration Project.

The council approved Orders 2025-131 through 2025-135, covering heat‑pump installation at City Hall, flood‑barrier purchase, a legal settlement, fire‑department training, and City Hall renovation, with a 6‑0 vote. It also adopted Orders 2025-137 and 2025-138 for a field‑work agreement on landslide assessment and a wetlands evaluation for the Riverwalk North Project, each passing 6‑0. Additional orders for park restoration, a purchase agreement, and a green‑building fund transfer were approved in their first readings by a show of hands.

• Order 2025-131 – Authorizing award of bid for heat‑pump installation at City Hall – Adopted (vote 6‑0)
• Order 2025-132 – Authorizing purchase of stop‑log flood barriers – Adopted (vote 6‑0)
• Order 2025-133 – Authorizing settlement of Halfacre v. City of Westbrook – Adopted (vote 6‑0)
• Order 2025-134 – Authorizing expenditure for fire‑department advanced airway training – Adopted (vote 6‑0)
• Order 2025-135 – Authorizing expenditure for Westbrook City Hall renovation – Adopted (vote 6‑0)
• Order 2025-137 – Amending field‑work agreement with Seaboard Drilling for landslide assessment – Adopted (vote 6‑0)
• Order 2025-138 – Authorizing agreement for wetlands & invasive‑species evaluation (Riverwalk North) – Adopted (vote 6‑0)
• Order 2025-139 – Authorizing transfer & expenditure of site‑restoration funds to Saccarappa Park restoration – Adopted (show of hands)

City Council

The City Council will consider a bond for solar arrays at four school buildings and the purchase of a mobile surveillance trailer. The meeting includes a public hearing for a liquor license and decisions on city infrastructure and service agreements.

• Order 2025-125: Issuance of $2,763,909 in general obligation bonds for School Department solar projects
• Order 2025-124: Purchase of a mobile surveillance trailer for $31,933.72
• Order 2025-126: Trash and recycling collection agreement for Hamlet Mobile Home Park at 665 Saco Street
• Liquor license public hearing for Bamboo Bistro at 1 Cumberland Street
• Order 2025-131: $18,639 for emergency HVAC repairs at City Hall

The council adopted the amended Order 2025‑125 authorizing general‑obligation bonds to fund the Fall 2025 school solar project (vote 7‑0). It also approved a liquor license for Bamboo Bistro at 1 Cumberland Street (vote 7‑0). Additional items approved unanimously included the purchase of a mobile surveillance trailer (Order 2025‑124) and a trash and recycling contract for the Hamlet Mobile Home Park (Order 2025‑126).

• Approved Order 2025‑125 (school solar bond) as amended (7‑0)
• Approved Liquor License for Bamboo Bistro, 1 Cumberland St (7‑0)
• Approved Order 2025‑124 (Mobile Surveillance Trailer purchase) (7‑0)
• Approved Order 2025‑126 (Trash & Recycling services contract for Hamlet Mobile Home Park) (7‑0)
• Adopted Order 2025‑127 (Accepted unappropriated funds report for Q4 FY 2025) (7‑0)
• Adopted Order 2025‑128 (Mass gathering permit for Hot Rods & Heroes Car Show) (7‑0)
• Adopted Order 2025‑129 (Donation of sculptures from Warren Memorial Foundation) (7‑0)
• Adopted Order 2025‑130 (Amended vendor list and credit‑card fee order) (7‑0)

City Council

The committee heard public comments on a speed‑study request for Pride Street and on recommendations for improvements to Beaver Pond. No committee members expressed opposition to either item. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adjournment motion carried (no opposition)

City Council

The Westbrook City Council approved several key measures, including an amendment to the floodplain management section of the Land Use Ordinance and a partnership agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation. Additional actions covered school solar financing, street repairs, FEMA disaster funds, and a mobile surveillance trailer purchase. All votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous.

• Adopted Order 2025-100 amending Land Use Ordinance floodplain management (7-0)
• Adopted Order 2025-117 authorizing financing application for school solar project (6-0, Turcotte abstained)
• Amended Order 2025-118 easement language to Presumpscot Hydro, LLC (7-0) and tabled it until Sep 5, 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted Orders 2025-119‑122 covering street‑truck repairs, MDOT partnership, FEMA funds acceptance, and rooftop lease (7-0)
• Adopted Resolve 2025-11 extending Vallee Square closure for concert series (7-0)
• Adopted Order 2025-123 amending HD Broadcast Conversion Project order (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-124 authorizing purchase of mobile surveillance trailer (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-125 authorizing issuance of general obligation bonds for school solar project (6-0, Turcotte abstained)

City Council

The council first removed the Establishment of Memorial Area item from the table. It then voted 5‑2 to table the memorial‑area referral indefinitely. Afterwards, a 6‑1 vote directed city staff to develop policies for establishing memorial areas. No decision was made on the Haskell Street traffic‑calming referral.

• Removed Establishment of Memorial Area from the table (motion carried, no opposition)
• Tabled establishment of memorial area referral indefinitely (5-2)
• Directed staff to create policies on memorial areas (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, no opposition)

City Council

The council approved several orders, adopting a no‑parking zone on Sargent Street and a second amendment to the downtown Tax Increment Financing District #10. It also adopted the Municipal Development & Tax Increment Financing District No. 26 and authorized a series of agreements and expenditures (Orders 110‑116). The first readings of Orders 118‑122 were approved. All votes were unanimous (7‑0) or carried by a show of hands.

• Order 2025-105 adopted (no parking zone on Sargent Street) – Vote 7-0
• Order 2025-108 adopted (second amendment to downtown Tax Increment Financing District #10) – Vote 7-0
• Order 2025-109 adopted (Municipal Development & Tax Increment Financing District No. 26) – Vote 7-0
• Orders 2025-110 through 2025-116 adopted (various authorizations) – Vote 7-0
• Order 2025-118 first reading approved – motion carried by a show of hands
• Order 2025-119 first reading approved – motion carried by a show of hands
• Order 2025-120 first reading approved – motion carried by a show of hands
• Order 2025-121 first reading approved – motion carried by a show of hands

City Council

The committee voted to remove the agenda item after a motion by Councilor Munro, seconded by Vice President Turcotte, which carried by a show of hands with no opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. after a motion by Vice President Turcotte, seconded by Councilor Munro, also carried by a show of hands with no opposition.

• Motion to remove agenda item carried (show of hands, none opposed)
• Motion to adjourn at 6:46 p.m. carried (show of hands, none opposed)

City Council

The council approved Order 2025-106, changing the FY 2025‑2026 tax bill due date to September 2, 2025. It also adopted Orders 2025‑101 through 2025‑104 for equipment purchases, downtown parking garage expenditures, and the sale of tax‑acquired property. Resolve 2025‑10 was approved to appoint members to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Village Review Overlay Zone Committee. Two items—Order 2025‑100 (floodplain ordinance) and Order 2025‑105 (no‑parking zone on Sargent Street)—were tabled until August.

• Adopted Order 2025-106 (tax bill due date) – Vote 6-0-1
• Adopted Orders 2025-101 through 2025-104 (equipment purchases, parking garage, vendor list, property sale) – Vote 6-0-1
• Approved Resolve 2025-10 (Zoning Board and Overlay Zone Committee appointments) – Vote 6-0-1
• Tabled Order 2025-100 (Land Use Ordinance floodplain amendment) – Vote 6-0-1
• Tabled Order 2025-105 (No‑parking zone on Sargent Street) – Vote 6-0-1
• Adopted Order 2025-107 (Dana Street discontinuance notice) – Vote 6-0-1
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-108 (Downtown Tax Increment Financing District amendment) – carried by show of hands, none opposed
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-109 (Municipal Development & Tax Increment Financing District No. 26) – carried by show of hands, none opposed

City Council

The council voted to refer the establishment of a no‑parking zone on Sargent Street to the full City Council for final action; the motion passed with no opposition. The council also voted to table the proposed memorial area until August 4, 2025, with a 5‑2 vote. Both actions were approved by a show of hands.

• Referred Sargent Street no‑parking zone to City Council (unanimous)
• Tabled memorial area item until Aug 4, 2025 (vote 5‑2)

City Council

The council approved Order 2025-93, creating a Sewer Impact Fee, with a unanimous 7-0 vote. It also adopted Orders 2025-94 through 2025-98 authorizing vehicle purchases, property sales, and an EPA grant, also by 7-0 vote. Order 2025-99, authorizing a Fiscal Sustainability Plan principal forgiveness agreement, was adopted unanimously. Several first‑reading items on floodplain management, leaf‑vacuum purchase, medical equipment, downtown parking garage expenditures, and a property sale were approved by a show of hands, and the Haskell Street traffic‑calming proposal was referred to the Facilities & Streets Committee.

• Adopted Order 2025-93 creating Sewer Impact Fee (vote 7-0)
• Adopted Orders 2025-94‑98 authorizing police vehicles, fire blankets, property sale, EPA grant (vote 7-0)
• Adopted Order 2025-99 Fiscal Sustainability Plan principal forgiveness agreement (vote 7-0)
• Adopted first reading of Order 2025-100 floodplain management amendment (show of hands)
• Adopted first reading of Order 2025-101 purchase of tow‑behind leaf vacuum & trailer (show of hands)
• Adopted first reading of Order 2025-102 purchase of video laryngoscopes & medication vaults (show of hands)
• Adopted first reading of Order 2025-103 downtown parking garage expenditures (show of hands)
• Referred Haskell Street Traffic Calming to Facilities & Streets Committee (show of hands)

City Council

The Westbrook City Council adjourned the Facilities & Streets Committee meeting at 7:07 p.m. after a motion by Councilor Chau, seconded by Councilor Munro, which carried by a show of hands with no opposition. The meeting included presentations on Central Street traffic concerns and a proposed traffic‑calming policy, but no formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Councilor Chau, seconded by Councilor Munro, carried by show of hands, none opposed)

City Council

The council adopted several pending orders, including Order 2025-83 for environmental services and Orders 2025-87 through 90 covering a police vehicle purchase, a DOJ COPS grant, and annual vendor lists, each passing unanimously (7-0). New business items such as sidewalk code amendments (Order 2025-91) and the Route 302 reconstruction design study (Order 2025-92) were also approved unanimously. First readings of orders creating a sewer impact fee and authorizing additional police vehicles, property sales, and other projects were approved by a show of hands with no opposition. The council referred the establishment of a memorial area to the Facilities & Streets Committee, passing 6-1.

• Adopted Order 2025-83 for Qualified Environmental Professional Services (vote 7-0)
• Adopted Orders 2025-87 through 90, including police vehicle purchase, DOJ COPS grant, and vendor lists (vote 7-0)
• Adopted Order 2025-91 amending sidewalk code (vote 7-0)
• Adopted Order 2025-92 accepting Route 302 reconstruction design study (vote 7-0)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-93 creating sewer impact fee (show of hands, no opposition)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-94 authorizing purchase of two police patrol vehicles (show of hands, no opposition)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-95 authorizing sale of tax‑acquired properties (show of hands, no opposition)
• Referred "Establishment of Memorial Area" to Facilities & Streets Committee (vote 6-1)

City Council

The council adopted Orders 2025‑78 through 2025‑82, authorizing a police K‑9 donation, an EMS sustainability grant, fiber installation services, Lincoln Street sidewalk and roadway improvements, and a boat launch dock resiliency project (vote 6‑0‑1). It also approved the amendment to Order 2025‑83 and tabled the item for a later meeting (vote 6‑0‑1). Councilors appointed Chau as President Pro‑Tempore and approved liquor licenses for Wakie Wakie (652 Main St.) and Sumo Sushi & Grill (57 Bridge St.) (each vote 5‑0‑2). Additional actions included amending towing regulations (Order 2025‑84), authorizing a replacement police vehicle (Order 2025‑87), and referring a no‑parking request on Sargent Street to the Facilities & Streets Committee (vote 5‑0‑2).

• Adopted Orders 2025‑78‑82 authorizing police K‑9 donation, EMS grant, fiber services, Lincoln Street upgrades, and boat launch project (vote 6‑0‑1)
• Approved amendment to Order 2025‑83 and tabled it to June 16 2025 (vote 6‑0‑1)
• Appointed Councilor Chau as President Pro‑Tempore (vote 5‑0‑2)
• Approved liquor license for Wakie Wakie, 652 Main St. (vote 5‑0‑2)
• Approved liquor license for Sumo Sushi & Grill, 57 Bridge St. (vote 5‑0‑2)
• Adopted Order 2025‑84 amending vehicle towing code (vote 5‑0‑2)
• Adopted Order 2025‑87 authorizing purchase of replacement police vehicle (vote 5‑0‑2)
• Referred “No Parking Signage on Sargent Street” to Facilities & Streets Committee (vote 5‑0‑2)

City Council

The council moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m. The motion was made by Councilor Chau and Councilor Munro and carried unanimously by a show of hands. No other actions were decided.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. (motion carried by show of hands)

City Council

The Westbrook City Council approved several orders, adopting Orders 2025-72 through 2025-77 with unanimous votes. It also moved forward first readings of Orders 2025-78 to 2025-83, including a police K‑9 donation and a bid for Lincoln Street sidewalk and roadway improvements. All motions passed with votes ranging from 5‑0‑2 to 6‑0‑1.

• Approved Order 2025-72: contract with University of Maine for landslide vulnerability assessment (vote 6-0-1)
• Approved Order 2025-73: acceptance & expenditure of WEIC funds for Saccarappa Park project (vote 6-0-1)
• Approved Order 2025-74: purchase of replacement computers (vote 6-0-1)
• Approved Order 2025-75: mass gathering permit for Westbrook Together Days (vote 6-0-1)
• Approved Order 2025-76: Recreation & Conservation Commission expenditure for Presumpscot Regional Land Trust summer trail challenge (vote 6-0-1)
• Approved Order 2025-77: Recreation & Conservation Commission expenditure for Community Center bike rack (vote 6-0-1)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-78: donation and transfer of ownership for Police Department K‑9 (vote 6-0-1)
• Approved first reading of Order 2025-81: award of bid for Lincoln Street sidewalk and roadway improvements (vote 5-0-2)

Planning Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 4 and April 15, 2025 meetings. It granted a one‑year extension to the 204‑unit residential development at 984 Spring Street, extending the approval to May 2, 2026. It also approved an expansion of the material and equipment storage area at 619 Bridgton Road.

• Approved minutes for March 4 & April 15, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved one‑year extension for 984 Spring St residential project (8-0)
• Approved storage area expansion at 619 Bridgton Rd (8-0)

City Council

The Westbrook City Council adopted the FY 2025‑2026 Annual Budget, School Budget Warrants, Wastewater Division Budget, 911 Center console replacement, and related contracts with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a sewer easement for My Place Teen Center, transferred Riverfront Parking Garage funds to a reserve account, and adopted a downtown parking garage policy. Additional items authorized included a temporary license with Friends of Casco Bay, a landslide vulnerability assessment contract with the University of Maine, WEIC funds for the Saccarappa Park project, and a purchase of replacement computers.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Annual Budget & Appropriations (7‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 School Budget Warrants (7‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Wastewater Division Budget and related assessments (7‑0)
• Granted sewer easement to My Place Teen Center, Inc. (7‑0)
• Authorized transfer of Riverfront Parking Garage enterprise funds to reserve account (7‑0)
• Authorized temporary license agreement with Friends of Casco Bay for sediment sampling (7‑0)
• Adopted downtown parking garage parking policy (7‑0)
• Authorized contract with University of Maine for landslide vulnerability assessment (unanimous first reading)

City Council

The council adopted a series of orders covering contracts, grants, and the FY 2025‑2026 budget. A liquor license for Don's Lunch at 616 Main Street was approved. All items were adopted unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopted Orders 2025‑50 to 2025‑52 (GovPilot agreement, landscaping services, stormwater BMP) (vote 7‑0)
• Approved liquor license for Don's Lunch, 616 Main Street (vote 7‑0)
• Adopted Order 2025‑53 approving Affordable Housing TIF annual reports (vote 7‑0)
• Adopted Order 2025‑54 accepting Lewiston First Responder Overtime Grant (vote 7‑0)
• Adopted Order 2025‑55 amending FY 2024‑2025 vendor lists (vote 7‑0)
• Adopted Order 2025‑56 accepting Greater Portland Transit District contribution formula (vote 7‑0)
• Adopted Order 2025‑61 first reading of FY 2025‑2026 Annual Budget & Appropriations (vote 7‑0)
• Adopted Order 2025‑66 authorizing award of bid for replacement one‑ton truck (vote 7‑0)

Recreation and Conservation Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes from February 20 and March 13 (7‑0). It authorized $1,000 of open‑space funds for the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust’s 2025 Trail Challenge (6‑1). It also approved up to $1,500 of open‑space funds for a new bike rack at the Community Center (7‑0). No action was taken on the Presumpscot River development discussion.

• Approved February 20 and March 13 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved $1,000 open‑space funds for PRLT 2025 Trail Challenge (6‑1)
• Approved up to $1,500 open‑space funds for Community Center bike rack (7‑0)
• No action on Presumpscot River development discussion

City Council

The Finance Committee voted to refer its budget to the City Council. The motion was carried by a show of hands with no opposition. The committee then voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 pm, which also carried by a show of hands with no opposition.

• Motion to refer budget to City Council carried (show of hands, no opposition)
• Motion to adjourn at 9:45pm carried (show of hands, no opposition)

Planning Board

The Planning Board confirmed a quorum and voted to proceed with a site walk for Maple Grove Subdivision Phase 2, scheduled for May 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. A motion was later introduced and passed unanimously, though the minutes do not detail its specific content. The board also heard presentations on a 110‑unit mixed‑use development on Dana Street and a new private way/subdivision at 96 Harrisburg Ave, but no formal decisions were recorded on those proposals.

• Approved site walk for Maple Grove Subdivision Phase 2 (scheduled May 6 2025) (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved a motion (specific action not detailed in the minutes)

City Council

The Finance Committee heard budget presentations from the School Department and General Assistance but took no action on them. Items on Community Services, Recreation, Children's Programs, Pool, Athletic Facilities and the Clerk’s Office were tabled until April 16. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Tabled Community Services, Recreation, Children's Programs, Pool, Athletic Facilities item (until Apr 16)
• Tabled Clerks Office item (until Apr 16)
• Motion to adjourn carried by a show of hands (unanimous)

City Council

The Finance Committee held its regular meeting and heard budget presentations for the Walker Memorial Library, Economic Development & WEIC, Police, Dispatch & IT, and Fire & Rescue. No motions to approve, deny, or modify any items were made. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn carried by unanimous show of hands (moved by Vice President Turcotte, seconded by Councilor Faulkingham)

City Council

The Finance Committee referred the sewer budget to the City Council for further action. The referral was approved by a motion carried by a show of hands with no opposition. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:04 pm by a unanimous motion.

• Referred sewer budget to City Council (motion carried by show of hands, none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:04 pm (motion carried by show of hands, none opposed)

City Council

The Westbrook City Council adopted Orders 2025-45 through 49, authorizing expenditures for the Community Center wing renovations, summer camp transportation, a shipping container purchase, engineering services for the Climate Adaptation Plan, and the World Markets Business Improvement Program (vote 7‑0). It also approved a liquor license for Owlbear's Rest at 506 Main St (vote 7‑0) and adopted Resolve 2025-09 setting voter‑registration and poll hours for the June 10 referendum (vote 7‑0). The FY 2025‑2026 budget was referred to the Finance Committee for further review.

• Approved Orders 2025-45‑49 authorizing community‑center and related expenditures – vote 7‑0
• Approved liquor license for Owlbear's Rest, 506 Main St – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Resolve 2025‑09 setting voter‑registration and poll hours – vote 7‑0
• Approved first reading of Order 2025‑50 (GovPilot agreement) – no opposition
• Approved first reading of Order 2025‑51 (landscaping services bid) – no opposition
• Approved first reading of Order 2025‑52 (stormwater BMP bid) – no opposition
• Referred FY 2025‑2026 budget to Finance Committee – no opposition
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting – no opposition