Windham, ME

Council Ordinance Committee

The Council Ordinance Committee will meet to review proposed amendments to the Land Use Ordinance regarding Commercial District II (C-2). The meeting also includes an update on DEP Delegated Review.

• Land Use Ordinance Amendments for Commercial District II (C-2)
• Update on DEP Delegated Review

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a preliminary plan review of a 27-lot subdivision. The board will also conduct a final plan review for a 17-lot conservation subdivision.

• Preliminary plan review for Highland Cliff Estates: 27-lot residential subdivision at 180 Highland Cliff Road
• Final plan review for Eventide Subdivision: 17-lot conservation subdivision at 100 River Road

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a medical marijuana retail license renewal. The body is also deciding on a moratorium extension for car wash development and several business licenses and fund disbursements.

• 180-day extension of the car wash development moratorium to April 20, 2027
• Bid award of $264,396.00 to Allegiance Trucks for a 2027 International dump truck
• Public hearing for MAC Manufacturing LLC (Maine's Alternative Caring) retail license renewal
• Disbursement of $2,490 from Substance Prevention Grant Program Fund to Windham Middle School
• Victualer's License application for Hyde Park Maine II, LLC (Five Guys)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing an application for a major subdivision and site plan for Sandbar Apartments. The project involves constructing two 3-story buildings on a 1.62-acre property. A site walk is scheduled for 5:00 PM across from 32 Sandbar Road.

• PB 26-067: Sandbar Apartments Major Subdivision & Site Plan
• Construction of 24 residential apartment units
• Two 3-story buildings on 1.62 acres
• Proposed access via a new driveway onto Sandbar Road
• Site walk at 5:00 PM across from 32 Sandbar Road

Council Ordinance Committee

The Windham Council Ordinance Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chamber at 8 School Road. The agenda lists approval of the August 19, 2026 meeting minutes and one item of other business: ordinance amendments related to car washes, with an attached document titled "Moratorium Car Wash Use." The agenda does not state what specific amendments are proposed or what action, if any, the committee will take.

• Ordinance amendments related to car washes (OC 26-015), with attachment "Moratorium Car Wash Use.pdf"
• Approval of minutes for the August 19, 2026 Ordinance Committee meeting (OC 26-016)

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will hold a public hearing and final plan reviews for three major projects, including the new North Windham Public Safety Building for the fire and police departments. The board will also consider an amended subdivision to create a lot for the building and a Walmart Supercenter expansion. These are final plan reviews, meaning the board is deciding whether to approve the projects as proposed.

• Final plan review for 27,950 sq ft public safety building on Franklin Drive (Tax Map 70, Lot 14)
• Public hearing for North Windham Public Safety Building (PB 26-073)
• Amended subdivision to create 5.07-acre lot for the safety building (PB 26-072)
• Walmart Supercenter expansion: 3,240 sq ft addition, garden center relocation, online pickup expansion to 22 spaces (PB 26-074)
• Approval of September 14, 2026 meeting minutes (PB 26-071)

Town Council

The Windham Town Council will hold public hearings and act on several items, including a proposed $19.5 million bond to rehabilitate Windham Middle School into a community center, charter amendments for budget voting changes, and renewals of special amusement and junkyard permits. The council will also consider appointments, election logistics, and other administrative matters.

• Public hearing on $19.5M bond for Windham Middle School community center, with $2M from fund balance
• Public hearing on charter amendments to change budget voting to secret ballot referendum
• Public hearing on renewal of Special Amusement Permit for Microtel Inn & Suites at 967 Roosevelt Trail
• Public hearings on junkyard permit renewals for Windham Auto Recycling, Stephen Rogers, Automill LLC, and Jeffrey Whitney
• Set poll hours for Nov 3, 2026 election: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at Windham High School Main Gymnasium, 406 Gray Rd.

Council Ordinance Committee

The Windham Council Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss two ordinance amendment items: proposed changes to the Land Use Ordinance for the Commercial District II Connector (C-2C) zone, and amendments related to car washes. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Land Use Ordinance Amendments for Commercial District II Connector (C-2C) zone
• Ordinance amendments related to car washes, including a moratorium on car wash use
• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2026 meeting

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will hold a meeting and workshop on September 14, 2026, to review a final plan for the Legacy Village Retirement Community and discuss planning procedures. The board will consider a major subdivision and site plan application to divide a 21.43-acre parcel on Webb Road into two lots. Additionally, a workshop will be held regarding board roles, review procedures, and application materials.

• Final Plan Review for Legacy Village Retirement Community on Webb Road (Tax Map 6, Lot 33-F) for a 30-unit detached retirement condominium and Country Subdivision on a 21.43-acre parcel.
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 10, 2026 (PB 26-061) and August 24, 2026 (PB 26-068).
• Workshop on Planning Department proposed revisions to planning application forms, ordinance updates, and board review procedures (PB 26-070).

The Board granted final approval for a 30-unit detached retirement condominium and a separate single-family lot on Webb Road. Approval is subject to several conditions, including age-restriction compliance and town attorney review of condominium documents.

• Approved Legacy Village Retirement Community major subdivision and site plan with conditions (All in favor)
• Approved August 10, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved August 24, 2026 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Appointed Evert Krikken as Comprehensive Plan representative (All in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing an application for the Eventide Subdivision, a major subdivision project. The proposal involves developing 17 lots on 27.92 acres with 13.87 acres designated as open space. The meeting includes a site walk at 100 River Road.

• PB 26-066: Eventide Subdivision major subdivision application
• Development of 17 lots on 27.92 acres at 100 River Road
• Proposed 30,000 square foot lots with 13.87 acres of open space
• Use of private subsurface wastewater disposal systems and on-site wells

Town Council

The Windham Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on several marijuana retail and dispensary license applications, amendments to land-use and shoreland zoning ordinances, and a $260,000 equipment lease purchase agreement for public works and IT upgrades. The meeting also includes routine approval of past minutes and a discussion of tax-acquired properties.

• Vote on new Medical Marijuana Caregiver Retail Store license for SINS LLC (Snoochiez) at 2 Maverick Lane
• Vote on renewal applications for JNP Services LLC (JAR Cannabis Co.) at 9 Storm Drive and 608 Roosevelt Trail
• Amendments to Chapter 120 Land Use Ordinance (Articles 3, 4, 8, 9) and Chapter 185 Shoreland Zoning
• Authorize $260,000 equipment lease purchase for pickup truck, bucket truck, chipper, and servers
• Discuss tax-acquired properties and potential dispositions

The Windham Town Council approved a series of amendments to the Land Use Ordinance, including updates to conservation subdivision standards in the Farm and Farm Residential districts. The council also approved several marijuana license transfers and renewals, and authorized up to $260,000 in equipment purchases and lease financing.

• Approved conservation subdivision amendments to Land Use Ordinance Articles 3, 4, and 9 (7-0)
• Approved blasting and solid waste review amendments to Land Use Ordinance Articles 8 and 9 (7-0)
• Approved shoreland zoning amendments for hazard tree and dead tree removal (7-0)
• Approved transfer of Maverick Cannabis Co. license to SINS LLC d/b/a Snoochiez (7-0)
• Approved medical marijuana dispensary renewal for JNP Services LLC d/b/a JAR Cannabis Co. (7-0)
• Approved adult use marijuana store renewal for JAR Co. Windham LLC (7-0)
• Approved adult use marijuana store renewal for Paul's Boutique LLC (7-0)
• Authorized up to $260,000 equipment lease purchase agreement for Public Works and IT equipment (7-0)

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will hold preliminary plan reviews for three major developments: Legacy Village Retirement Community (30-unit retirement condos on Webb Road), Eventide Subdivision (17-lot conservation subdivision on River Road), and Sandbar Apartments (24-unit apartment complex on Sandbar Road). The board will also approve minutes and receive an informational update on minor changes to two previously approved projects.

• Legacy Village Retirement Community: 30-unit detached dwelling retirement condominium on 15.31 acres, with new private drive and public water main extension on Webb Road
• Eventide Subdivision: 17-lot conservation subdivision on 27.92 acres at 100 River Road, with 13.87 acres open space
• Sandbar Apartments: 24 residential units in two 3-story buildings on 1.62 acres on Sandbar Road
• Minor changes approved by staff for Windham Village Apartments (10 Stillwater Drive) and Andrew School Redevelopment (55 High Street)

The Windham Planning Board approved preliminary subdivision and site plan applications for the Legacy Village Retirement Community (30 units on Webb Road) and the Eventide Subdivision (17 lots on River Road), each with conditions. The board also granted waivers for hydrogeological assessment (Legacy Village) and reduced access spacing (Eventide), and discussed a sketch plan for the Sandbar Apartments. Minutes from the previous meeting were postponed due to missing content.

• Approved preliminary plan for Legacy Village Retirement Community, 30 units on Webb Road, with conditions (all in favor)
• Approved waiver of hydrogeological assessment for Legacy Village (all in favor)
• Approved preliminary plan for Eventide Subdivision, 17 lots on River Road, with conditions (all in favor)
• Approved waiver reducing access spacing from 265 to 70 feet for Eventide Subdivision (all in favor)
• Postponed approval of August 10, 2026 minutes due to missing page and vote outcome (4-0-1)
• Found Legacy Village application complete (all in favor)
• Found Eventide Subdivision application complete (all in favor)

Council Ordinance Committee

The Council Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Land Use Ordinance for the Commercial District I Connector (C-1C) zone. The agenda includes one item of other business, OC 26-013, with attached executive summary, memo, redline, and corridor maps. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Land Use Ordinance Amendments for Commercial District I Connector (C-1C)
• Attachments include executive summary, committee memo, redline of Article 4, and East/West Corridor maps

Town Council

The Windham Town Council is holding a special meeting to receive public comment and act on an ordinance establishing a moratorium on car wash development. They will also consider approving the warrant and specimen ballot for a November 3, 2026 special town meeting, and authorize a truck purchase.

• Public hearing on ordinance to establish a moratorium on car wash development (26-153)
• Approve warrant and specimen ballot for Nov 3, 2026 special town meeting on charter amendments and bond (26-154)
• Authorize waiver of bid process and purchase of 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4 with plow for $56,665.50 from Bill Dodge (26-158)

The Windham Town Council approved a 180-day moratorium on new car wash development, with retroactive effect to April 28, 2026, to address groundwater pollution and sewer capacity concerns. The council also approved the warrant and specimen ballot for a November 3, 2026 special town meeting on charter amendments and a bond for repurposing the old middle school, and authorized a $56,665.50 truck purchase with a bid waiver.

• Approved car wash development moratorium (7-0)
• Approved warrant and specimen ballot for Nov 3, 2026 special town meeting (6-0, Reiner absent)
• Authorized waiver of bid process and purchase of 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD for $56,665.50 (6-0, Reiner absent)

Town Council

The Windham Town Council will hold public hearings on food vendor licensing changes and several license renewals, then consider a proposed $19.5 million bond to convert Windham Middle School into a community center, set the 2026-2027 tax rate and due dates, and act on various administrative items including a TIF transfer and a car wash moratorium hearing.

• Public hearing on amendments to Food and Beverage Businesses Ordinance (Ch. 87) to allow temporary licenses and add fees for 2-day and seasonal park passes
• Public hearings on renewals for Kind & Co. (marijuana dispensary), Seed Sound Herbals, Alternative Essence, and Lake House Tavern special amusement permit
• Proposed $19,500,000 bond for Windham Middle School community center rehabilitation, plus $2,000,000 from fund balance
• Set 2026-2027 tax rate and due dates (Oct 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2027); 0% prepayment interest; 7% delinquent interest
• Transfer $100,000 from Gateway North A TIF to North Windham Public Safety Building Project; schedule Aug 19 hearing on Car Wash Moratorium Ordinance

The Town Council approved a November 3, 2026 referendum question asking voters to authorize up to $19,500,000 in bonds to convert the former Windham Middle School into a community center, and added a recommendation of a Yes vote. The council set the 2026-2027 tax rate at 12.93 per thousand dollars of assessed value and set tax due dates of October 1, 2026 and April 1, 2027. It also scheduled an August 19 public hearing on a proposed Car Wash Moratorium Ordinance and renewed several marijuana and food-service licenses. All votes were 5-0, with Councilors Brett Jones and Mark Morrison absent.

• Approved referendum question for Nov 3, 2026 on up to $19.5M in bonds to convert Windham Middle School into a community center (5-0)
• Amended the referendum order to add a Council recommendation of a Yes vote (5-0)
• Set 2026-2027 tax rate at 12.93 per thousand dollars of assessed value (5-0)
• Set 2026-2027 tax due dates as October 1, 2026 and April 1, 2027 (5-0)
• Authorized prepaid property taxes at any time with 0% interest (5-0)
• Set overdue tax interest rate for 2026-2027 at 7.00% (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on proposed Car Wash Moratorium Ordinance for 6:00 PM August 19, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved renewal licenses for Kind & Co., Seed Sound Herbals, Alternative Essence, and a Lake House Tavern special amusement permit (5-0 each)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting a site walk for a proposal to divide a 21.43-acre vacant parcel at Webb Road and Read Road into two lots. Lot 1 would be developed as Legacy Village Retirement Community, a 30-unit detached dwelling retirement condominium with a new private drive, water main extension, and shared wastewater system. Lot 2 would be a country subdivision lot for future single-family use. The site walk is not televised.

• Subdivision of 21.43-acre parcel into two lots (15.31 and 6.12 acres)
• 30-unit Legacy Village Retirement Community with private access drive (Legacy Drive, ~1,100 feet)
• Public 8-inch water main extension along Webb Road
• Shared on-site engineered wastewater disposal system
• Tax Map 6, Lot 33-F, in Farm and Retirement Community Care Facility Overlay zones

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will hold a final plan review for the Turning Leaf Heights major site plan and subdivision, which proposes 128 residential units on 12.2 acres. The board will also consider amendments to the Land Use Ordinance regarding blasting and solid waste, and to the Shoreland Zoning ordinance for tree removal standards.

• Final plan review for #24-31 Turning Leaf Heights: 5 lots, 128 units in 35 buildings, with extensions of Turning Leaf Drive and Drive-In Lane
• LUO amendment #26-16: adds blasting review requirements and solid waste compliance references
• Shoreland Zoning amendment #26-17: updates nonconformance, land use table, and standards for hazard/storm-damaged/dead tree removal
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026 meeting

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board is conducting a site walk for a major subdivision application, Highland Cliff Estates, at 180 Highland Cliff Road. The proposal includes a 27-lot conservation subdivision on 46 acres, retaining the existing farmhouse and barn on a separate 4-acre parcel, with 23.93 acres of open space. This is a site inspection, not a public hearing or decision meeting.

• Site walk for PB 26-059, Highland Cliff Estates Subdivision
• 27-lot conservation subdivision proposed by Highland Cliff Estates, LLC
• Existing farmhouse and barn retained on separate 4-acre parcel
• 23.93 acres of proposed open space
• Located in Farm (F) zoning district, Presumpscot River watershed

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Windham Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two conditional use applications. The first is for an outdoor recreation facility at 67 Forbes Lane & Misty Drive, and the second is for retail sales, a convenience store, and a nursery at 1091 Roosevelt Trail. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Conditional use application for outdoor recreation facility at 67 Forbes Lane & Misty Drive (Map 19B Lot 32, Map 19C Lot 21-5) in Medium-Density Residential District
• Conditional use application for retail sales, convenience store & nursery at 1091 Roosevelt Trail (Map 77 Lot 2) in Light-Density Residential District
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Approval of draft minutes from 08.06.25 and amended notice of decision for 119 Trails End

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will hold final plan reviews for two major projects: a new two-story public safety building for the fire and police departments on Franklin Drive, and an expansion of the Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center at 14 Lilac Drive. The board will also consider a conditional use permit for a dog daycare at Shaw's Plaza, several land use ordinance amendments, and a revised sketch plan for a 27-lot subdivision. Public hearings are scheduled for the first three items.

• Final plan review for North Windham Public Safety Building (approx. 27,950 sq ft) on Franklin Drive
• Final plan review for Riding to the Top expansion: new barn, outdoor riding area, residence at 14 Lilac Drive
• Conditional use for Salty Dog Adventures dog daycare/boarding at 770 Roosevelt Trail, Suite 6
• LUO amendments: conservation subdivision standards, blasting ordinance, solid waste, shoreland zoning
• Revised sketch plan for 27-lot Highland Cliff Estates subdivision at 180 Highland Cliff Road

The Planning Board approved a major site plan and subdivision amendment for the Riding to the Top therapeutic center, allowing for facility expansion and the creation of a new private road. The Board also postponed the North Windham Public Safety Building application pending further updates and approved a conditional use permit for a dog daycare facility in Shaw's Plaza. Additionally, the Board provided recommendations to the Town Council regarding proposed land use ordinance amendments for conservation subdivisions.

• Approved Riding to the Top major site plan with conditions (7-0)
• Approved Twin Meadows Subdivision 3rd amendment (7-0)
• Postponed North Windham Public Safety Building site plan (6-0)
• Approved Salty Dog Adventures conditional use and site plan (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conservation subdivision ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Granted one-year extension for Private Warehouse site plan (7-0)

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board is conducting a site walk for a major site plan application to build a new two-story public safety building in North Windham. The building would have a 14,330 sq ft footprint and 27,950 sq ft gross floor area, located on a portion of Tax Map 7, Lot 14 in the Commercial I (C-1) zone within the Little Sebago Lake watershed. Public comments are not permitted during the site walk unless requested by the Board; written comments can be sent to [email protected].

• New 14,330 sq ft footprint, 27,950 sq ft gross floor area, 2-story public safety building
• Located on Franklin Drive, Tax Map 7, Lot 14 (portion), Commercial I (C-1) zone
• Site walk review of application PB 26-020, #26-05
• Public comments not permitted during site walk unless requested

Finance Committee

The Windham Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY26 year-end budget, including revenue and expenditure reports, and to discuss proposed financing concepts for a community center. The agenda also includes a bonding update and other business. This is a working session focused on financial oversight and planning.

• FY26 year-end budget update with revenue, expenditure, and capital project reports
• Proposed Community Center Financing Concepts (CD 26-127)
• Bonding update (CD 26-128)
• Revenue analyses for excise taxes, revenue sharing, and interest on investments
• Reports on paving funds, legal fees, building fees, and impact fees

Council Ordinance Committee

The Windham Council Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several land use ordinance amendments. Items include a proposal related to DEP Site Law delegated review authority, a blasting ordinance, solid waste regulations, and shoreland zoning changes for nonconforming structures. The committee will also approve minutes from its May 20, 2026 meeting.

• Land Use Amendments Related to DEP Site Law Delegated Review Authority (OC 26-010)
• Blasting Ordinance and Solid Waste amendments (OC 26-010)
• Shoreland Zoning Amendments for nonconforming structures (OC 26-011)
• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (OC 26-012)

Town Council

The Windham Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including amendments to the Andrew School TIF district, land use ordinance changes for street and access standards, and a consent judgment for a shoreland permit. The council will also consider approving a $810,000 local match for the Mountain Division Rail-Trail extension, purchasing a new ambulance for $460,500, and writing off $4,714.70 in uncollected taxes.

• Public hearing on Andrew School TIF district amendments and development program
• Public hearing on land use ordinance amendments for street connections and access drives
• Approve $810,000 local match for Mountain Division Rail-Trail extension (total $16.2M)
• Waive bid and purchase 2027 Braun Chief XL ambulance for $460,500
• Write off 28 uncollected personal property tax accounts totaling $4,714.70

The Windham Town Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Mountain Division Rail-Trail extension and committing to a 10% local match of $810,000 toward the estimated $16.2M project, pending state and federal funding. The council also approved amendments to the Andrew School TIF district to allow affordable housing changes, adopted land use amendments for fire safety, and authorized several capital purchases including a new ambulance and a key lock box system. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Mountain Division Rail-Trail support with $810K local match (7-0)
• Approved Andrew School TIF amendments for affordable housing (7-0)
• Approved land use amendments for fire safety and access standards (7-0)
• Approved consent judgment for shoreland zone permit at 22 Lake Ave (7-0)
• Approved write-off of 27 uncollected tax accounts totaling $4,704.44 (7-0)
• Authorized up to $465,000 for ambulance purchase and bond reimbursement (7-0)
• Waived bid process to purchase 2027 Braun Chief XL ambulance for $460,500 (7-0)
• Approved $148,000 for new key lock box system from Knox Company (7-0)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Windham Town Council consisting solely of an executive session to discuss a personnel matter and to consult with the town attorney about legal rights, duties, and pending or contemplated litigation. The agenda contains no other business items, only roll call and adjournment.

• Executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A) for discussion of employment, appointment, compensation, evaluation, or discipline of public officials or employees
• Executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(E) for attorney consultation on legal rights and duties or pending litigation

The Windham Town Council met in a special executive session to discuss a personnel matter and consult with the town attorney about legal rights and pending litigation. The council voted unanimously (7-0) to enter the session and then adjourned without any public substantive decisions.

• Approved entering executive session for personnel and legal consultation (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:02 PM (7-0)

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will hold a public hearing and final plan review for a proposed A-Plus Auto Sales & Service building, and will conduct sketch plan reviews for a new car wash and a retirement community subdivision. The board will also consider amendments to the Land Use Ordinance regarding conservation subdivisions. The agenda includes approval of the June 22, 2026 minutes.

• Public hearing and final plan review for A-Plus Auto Sales & Service, a 32,500 sq ft building on 12.23 acres at 1027 Roosevelt Trail
• Sketch plan review for North Windham Car Wash, a 5,968 sq ft car wash with 22 parking spaces at 750 Roosevelt Trail, including demolition of existing buildings
• Sketch plan review for Legacy Village Retirement Community, a 30-unit condominium subdivision on 21.43 acres on Webb Road
• Review of Chapter 120 Land Use Ordinance amendments to update Conservation Subdivision standards in Articles 4 and 9

The Planning Board approved the major site plan for A-Plus Auto Sales & Service at 1027 Roosevelt Trail, a 32,500-square-foot auto sales and repair facility, with conditions. The board also granted a stormwater waiver for a minor peak-flow increase. Additionally, the board held sketch plan reviews for a new car wash and a retirement community, and discussed proposed zoning amendments for conservation subdivisions.

• Approved A-Plus Auto Sales & Service major site plan (unanimous)
• Granted stormwater waiver for 0.7 CFS peak-flow increase (unanimous)
• Found A-Plus Auto Sales & Service application complete (unanimous)
• Approved June 22, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Held sketch plan review for North Windham Car Wash (no formal action)
• Held sketch plan review for Legacy Village Retirement Community (no formal action)
• Discussed proposed LUO amendments for conservation subdivisions (workshop)

WMS Repurpose Advisory Committee

The WMS Repurpose Advisory Committee is meeting with the Town Manager and the Great Falls Team to discuss preliminary design costs for repurposing the Windham Middle School. The agenda includes a discussion of design costs and related documents, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of Preliminary Design Costs
• CD 26-125
• 260702 VE Site Markup.pdf
• 260708 WCC Project Scope.pdf
• 260708 WCC VE Reductions.pdf

Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Windham Town Council held entirely in executive session, which will not be televised. The only substantive item is a consultation between the Council and the Town Attorney regarding the legal rights and duties of the Council, as permitted by state law. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session under 1 M.R.S. § 405(6)(E) for attorney consultation
• Meeting not televised
• No public action items listed

The Windham Town Council held a special meeting that consisted solely of entering and returning from executive session to consult with the Town Attorney regarding the legal rights and duties of the Council. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting, and the meeting was adjourned immediately after.

• Entered executive session for attorney consultation (6-0, Jones absent)
• Returned from executive session (6-0, Jones absent)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0, Jones absent)

Planning Board

The Windham Planning Board will hold a public hearing and final plan review for a 306-unit apartment complex on Franklin Drive, and a preliminary review for a 128-unit development on Turning Leaf Drive. The board will also consider amendments to the Land Use Ordinance regarding street connections and access drive standards. Public comment is allowed during the hearing; written comments can be sent to [email protected].

• Public hearing and final plan review for 306 apartments in two buildings on 7.88 acres at Franklin Drive (New Gen Estates, LLC)
• Preliminary plan review for 128 dwelling units in 35 buildings on 12.2 acres at Turning Leaf Drive (Gateway Development LLC)
• LUO amendments to Chapter 120, Articles 5, 8, & 9 (street connections, access drive standards, Table 3 in Appendix B)
• Approval of June 8, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning Board approved the final Major Subdivision & Site Plan for the 306-unit Franklin Drive multifamily development, including a lighting waiver, with conditions. The board also recommended approval of Land Use Ordinance amendments incorporating fire protection standards into street and access requirements. A preliminary review of the 128-unit Turning Leaf Heights project was discussed but not approved.

• Approved Franklin Drive Multifamily final plan (306 units, 2 buildings) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved lighting waiver allowing >0.5 footcandles along Franklin Drive right-of-way (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of LUO amendments for fire protection/emergency response standards (5-1, Krikken opposed)
• Found Franklin Drive application complete per submission checklist (unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled no items; Turning Leaf Heights preliminary review continued without action

Windham Middle School Repurpose Advisory Committee

The Windham Middle School Repurpose Advisory Committee is meeting with the Town Manager and a project manager from Great Falls to discuss preliminary cost estimates for repurposing the school. The agenda contains only this one discussion item before adjournment.

• Discussion of preliminary cost estimates for Windham Middle School repurposing
• Meeting with Town Manager and Great Falls Project Manager

Town Council

The Windham Town Council will hold a public hearing on a special amusement permit renewal for Bob's Seafood, then consider authorizing up to $34,000 from the Federal Opioid Distribution Fund for medication vaults and tracking software. They will also vote on two new mobile food service unit licenses and review correspondence including bridge inspection reports and a resident complaint. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and an executive session for legal consultation.

• Public hearing on renewal of Special Amusement Permit for Travis Mathieu d/b/a Bob's Seafood
• Authorize up to $34,000 from Federal Opioid Distribution Fund for medication vaults and tracking software
• Approve new Mobile Food Service Unit License for Kerri Aguiar d/b/a Wicked Smaht Chourico Caht
• Approve new Mobile Food Service Unit License for Tidewalker Ventures, LLC d/b/a Meet on the Street
• Correspondence: MDOT bridge inspection reports for Jones Bridge and Varney Mill Bridge

The Windham Town Council approved a $34,000 disbursement from the Federal Opioid Distribution Fund for medication vaults and tracking software, renewed Bob's Seafood's Special Amusement Permit, and approved two new mobile food unit licenses. All votes were 6-0 with Councilor Jones absent, except the final adjournment which was unanimous. The meeting also included public comments about Summerfest and a unanimous vote to enter executive session for legal consultation.

• Approved $34,000 from Federal Opioid Distribution Fund for medication vaults and tracking software (6-0)
• Renewed Special Amusement Permit for Bob's Seafood (6-0)
• Approved new Mobile Food Service Unit License for Wicked Smaht Chourico Caht (6-0)
• Approved new Mobile Food Service Unit License for Meet on the Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 26 and June 3 meetings (6-0 each)
• Entered executive session for legal consultation (unanimous)