Cumberland, Maine
Próximas reuniones
Planning Board
La Junta de Planificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre varios temas, incluyendo una extensión del plan del sitio de una torre de telecomunicaciones en 14 Tuttle Road, una enmienda al plan del sitio para saunas y sitios de tiendas de campaña en 35 Wander Way, y una revisión del plan preliminar para el desarrollo de uso mixto The Heights at Cumberland en Sky View Drive. La junta también hará una recomendación al Concejo Municipal sobre enmiendas de zonificación para el distrito Office Commercial-South. Además, el personal aprobará un plan del sitio para un taller de carpintería en Cumberland Fairgrounds.
- Audiencia pública: extensión del plan del sitio de torre de telecomunicaciones en 14 Tuttle Rd (Verizon)
- Audiencia pública: enmienda al plan del sitio para saunas y sitios de tiendas de campaña en 35 Wander Way
- Audiencia pública: plan preliminar para The Heights at Cumberland de uso mixto en Sky View Dr
- Audiencia pública y recomendación sobre enmiendas de zonificación para Office Commercial-South
- Aprobación del personal: taller de carpintería en Cumberland Fairgrounds
Reuniones recientes
Town Council
El Concejo Municipal discutirá un plan a largo plazo para el parque infantil Twin Brook y votará sobre varios contratos administrativos y licencias. La reunión incluye audiencias públicas para una licencia de licor y un permiso para un torneo de fútbol juvenil.
- Audiencia pública para la renovación de licencia de licor de First Tracks Investments, LLC
- Contrato con Radio Communications Management (RCM) para equipos de radio de seguridad pública
- Contrato de 3 años con el Condado de Cumberland para Servicios Administrativos de Asistencia General
- Permiso de reunión masiva para el torneo del Cumberland Soccer Club (5-6 de septiembre) en Twin Brook y MSAD 51
- Renovaciones de licencias de transportistas comerciales para el FY'27
Comprehensive Plan Committee 2025
El Comité del Plan Integral revisará y aprobará el borrador del documento de planificación a largo plazo del pueblo. El comité también tiene la intención de fijar una fecha para la audiencia pública formal sobre el plan.
- Aprobación del borrador del Plan Integral
- Programación de la audiencia pública para el 30 de julio a las 6 p.m.
Comprehensive Plan Committee 2025
El Comprehensive Plan Committee revisará y aprobará la introducción al borrador del plan. La reunión es en gran parte procedimental, centrándose en tareas de revisión y estableciendo fechas límite para la aprobación final y una audiencia pública el 30 de julio.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 28 de mayo
- Revisar y aprobar la introducción (borrador de InDesign)
- Asignaciones de revisión y fechas de entrega
- Cronograma: Ediciones hasta el 19 de junio, aprobación el 25 de junio
- Audiencia pública programada para el 30 de julio
The committee approved the introduction to the comprehensive plan as amended. Members continued proofreading the draft plan and will submit edits by June 17. The next meeting is scheduled for June 25 to approve the draft and schedule a public hearing.
- Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Approved introduction as amended (unanimous)
Town Council
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva para evaluar al administrador municipal y discutir una posible adquisición de terrenos. En sesión pública, establecerán una fecha de audiencia pública para la renovación de una licencia de licor para First Tracks Investments, LLC, y votarán sobre la autorización de un contrato de 3 años con Cumberland County para Servicios Administrativos de Asistencia General.
- Establecer audiencia pública (22 de junio) para renovación de licencia de licor para First Tracks Investments, LLC
- Autorizar contrato de 3 años con Cumberland County para Servicios Administrativos de Asistencia General
- Sesión ejecutiva para evaluación del administrador municipal y posible adquisición de terrenos
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 26 de mayo de 2026
- Informe del administrador y discusión pública
The Town Council unanimously tabled a 3-year contract with Cumberland County for General Assistance administrative services after Councilor Thorsson noted typos and vague cost structure. They also set a public hearing date of June 29 for a liquor license renewal for First Tracks Investments, LLC. The June 22 meeting was rescheduled to June 29. All votes were unanimous.
- Set public hearing June 29 for First Tracks Investments liquor license renewal (7-0)
- Tabled 3-year contract with Cumberland County for General Assistance administration (7-0)
- Rescheduled June 22 Town Council meeting to June 29 (7-0)
- Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0-1, Magoun abstained)
- Recessed to executive session for manager evaluation and land acquisition (7-0)
Cumberland Housing Authority
La Autoridad de Vivienda de Cumberland votará sobre el presupuesto propuesto para 2026-2027 para su fondo de vivienda para personas mayores, que proyecta $395,159 en gastos totales. Los miembros de la junta también aprobarán tarifas de alquiler actualizadas para los residentes y revisarán los ajustes salariales del personal, incluido un aumento del 4% por costo de vida. La reunión cubre actualizaciones de inquilinos, mejoras de capital como renovaciones de cocinas y renovaciones de contratos de mantenimiento.
- Adoptar presupuesto de vivienda para personas mayores 2026-2027 con gastos propuestos de $395,159
- Aprobar tarifas de alquiler para el año fiscal 2026-27 e implementar un aumento salarial del 4% para el personal
- Presupuestar $36,000 para renovaciones de cocinas financiadas con un préstamo de $250,000 que vence en junio de 2028
- Asignar $43,602 para mantenimiento del sistema de calefacción (+31.8%) y $40,000 para renovación del contrato de terrenos
- Aumentar el presupuesto de seguro de propiedad a $15,436 (+10.3%) mientras se mantienen estables los costos de servicios públicos
The Housing Authority unanimously approved the FY 2026-2027 operating budget and a 4% rental rate increase. The budget requires a transfer from capital reserves and the rent hike addresses an expected deficit. Other discussion covered capital improvements and long-term financial planning.
- Approved FY 2026-2027 operating budget (6-0)
- Approved 4% rental rate increase for FY 2026-2027 (6-0)
Comprehensive Plan Committee 2025
El Comprehensive Plan Committee revisará y aprobará varios capítulos del plan integral del municipio, incluyendo Future Land Use Goals, Economy y Fiscal Capacity. También revisarán la Introduction y recibirán una actualización del estado de todos los capítulos requeridos por el estado. El comité está trabajando para una audiencia pública el 30 de julio de 2026.
- Revisar y aprobar Future Land Use Goals
- Revisar y aprobar el capítulo Economy
- Revisar y aprobar el capítulo Fiscal Capacity
- Actualización del estado de 14 capítulos requeridos por el estado
- Establecer cronograma: audiencia pública el 30 de julio de 2026
The committee approved the future land use chapter, the economy chapter as amended, and the fiscal capacity chapter. The previous meeting's minutes were also approved with two abstentions. Next steps include finalizing the introduction and preparing a draft for public hearing.
- Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0-2)
- Approved future land use chapter (unanimous)
- Approved economy chapter as amended (unanimous)
- Approved fiscal capacity chapter with updates pending (unanimous)
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on renewals of four medical marijuana caregiver licenses, a major mass gathering permit for the 154th Cumberland County Fair, and authorize grant applications and tax settlements. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal negotiations and approval of prior minutes.
- Public hearing and vote on Medical Marijuana Registered Caregiver License renewal for Evergreen Cannabis Company (Andrew Pettingill) at 93 Lower Methodist Road
- Public hearing and vote on Medical Marijuana Registered Caregiver License renewal for SSJA, LLC at 212 Gray Road
- Public hearing and vote on Major Mass Gathering permit for the 154th Cumberland County Fair (Sept 27-Oct 3) at Cumberland Fairgrounds
- Authorize Town Manager to apply for a joint Community Action Grant with North Yarmouth for energy efficiency at MSAD 51
- Authorize acceptance of delinquent tax payments totaling $37,689.23 (Map U19, Lot 018) and $3,700.00 (Map U14, Lot 08A)
The Council approved four medical marijuana caregiver license renewals, including one for Evergreen Cannabis Company at 93 Lower Methodist Road after hearing a resident's safety and zoning concerns. They also approved a major mass gathering permit for the 154th Cumberland County Fair. A grant application for energy efficiency improvements was tabled due to ineligibility. Two delinquent tax payments were accepted.
- Approved Evergreen Cannabis (Andrew Pettingill) license renewal (5-0-1 abstention)
- Approved Evergreen Cannabis (Kristin Pettingill) license renewal (5-0-1 abstention)
- Approved SSJA LLC caregiver license renewal (6-0)
- Approved Samuel Hebert caregiver license renewal (6-0)
- Approved Major Mass Gathering permit for Cumberland County Fair (6-0)
- Tabled Community Action Grant application for MSAD 51 (6-0)
- Accepted delinquent tax payment $37,689.23 on Map U19 Lot 018 (6-0)
- Accepted delinquent tax payment $3,700 on Map U14 Lot 08A (6-0)
Comprehensive Plan Committee 2025
The Comprehensive Plan Committee will review and approve the Natural Resources and Future Land Use chapters. They will also receive status updates on other required and optional chapters of the town's comprehensive plan.
- Review and approve Natural Resources chapter
- Review and approve Future Land Use Plan chapter
- Status update on Introduction w/Implementation Plan (Full Committee Review)
- Status update on Housing chapter (Moving to InDesign)
- Discussion of deferred Sustainability chapter
The Comprehensive Plan Committee approved the natural resources chapter with amendments, including further research on state statutes. The committee also reached consensus on a proposed critical rural area connecting protected lands near Range Rd. and Rines Forest. A motion was passed to review only goals and actions when revisiting the future land use chapter.
- Approved natural resources chapter with edits and research on state statutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion to review only goals and actions when revisiting future land use chapter (unanimous)
- Reached consensus on proposed critical rural area to connect protected lands
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a summer program and budget updates, as well as progress on the new school gymnasium. The main actions involve an update on the Twin Brook Facility Master Plan, a vote on updated Twin Brook rules and policies, and a report and recommendation from the playground subcommittee.
- Summer program update
- Budget update
- New school gymnasium discussion
- Approval of updated Twin Brook Rules & Policies
- Playground Subcommittee project report and recommendation
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board unanimously recommended approval of the $174,000 playground project at Twin Brook, including poured-in-place rubber surfacing and ADA-compliant features. The board also approved updated Twin Brook Rules & Policies. Summer camp enrollment is ahead of last year, and recreation department finances are tracking favorably.
- Approved playground project (unanimous)
- Approved updated Twin Brook Rules & Policies (unanimous)
Comprehensive Plan Committee 2025
The committee will review and approve final formatted versions of multiple chapters of the Comprehensive Plan, including Transportation, Current Land Use, Agriculture and Forestry, Public Facilities and Services, Economy, Fiscal Capacity, and Housing. They will also review the status of all chapters and decide on a possible additional meeting on May 21.
- Review and approve formatted Transportation chapter (InDesign)
- Review and approve Current Land Use chapter (InDesign)
- Review and approve Agriculture and Forestry chapter (InDesign)
- Review and approve Economy, Fiscal Capacity, Housing chapters (Google Docs)
- Decide on additional meeting May 21
The Comprehensive Plan Committee reviewed and approved draft chapters for Transportation, Current Land Use, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Public Facilities and Services, Economy, and Housing, all unanimously. Additional edits to the Economy chapter will be done via email. The next meeting was scheduled for May 21.
- Approved April 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 23 meeting report (unanimous)
- Approved changes to Transportation chapter (unanimous)
- Approved amended Current Land Use chapter (unanimous)
- Approved amended Agriculture and Forestry Resources chapter (unanimous)
- Approved amended Public Facilities and Services chapter (unanimous)
- Approved further review and edit of Economy chapter via email consensus (unanimous)
- Approved Housing chapter for design (unanimous)
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the FY2027 municipal budget, which has a proposed 3% increase. They will also hear an update from the Tax Assessor on the town-wide property revaluation, which could double assessed values but lower the tax rate to an estimated $10–$15 per $1,000. Additionally, the council will act on a liquor license renewal and set public hearing dates for several medical marijuana caregiver license renewals.
- Public hearing on adoption of FY2027 municipal budget (proposed 3% increase)
- Update from Tax Assessor on town-wide revaluation (values may double; tax rate estimated $10–$15 per $1,000)
- Public hearing and action on liquor license renewal for Wander Foods and Events, LLC
- Set public hearing dates (May 26) for four medical marijuana caregiver license renewals (Evergreen Cannabis Co. x2, SSJA LLC, Samuel Hebert)
- Update on cost sharing agreement reconsideration request to School Board
The Town Council approved the April 27, 2026 minutes. The manager reported on several property transitions, cemetery lot reuse (workshop proposed), a Route 100 safety project, and composting options (Garbage to Garden proposals). No ordinances, contracts, or resolutions were voted on. Public comment addressed school budget concerns and other community issues.
- Approved April 27, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
Lands & Conservation Commission
The commission will review subcommittee reports on trails, orchards, sustainability, and forestry. Members will discuss the 2027 budget and work plan, along with updates on Maine's renewable energy standards. The meeting also covers a member resignation and administrative approvals.
- Review of 2027 budget and work plan
- Update on 2026 Maine Renewable Portfolio Standard
- Subcommittee reports on trails, orchards, sustainability, and forestry
- Acceptance of commissioner Pete Wilson's resignation
- Approval of April meeting minutes
The Lands and Conservation Commission met and took procedural actions: approved the April minutes and accepted Pete Wilson's resignation. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on subcommittee updates, budget discussion, and future planning.
- Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Pete Wilson's resignation (unanimous)
Town Council
The Council will conduct a budget workshop and a technical session with the Town Engineer regarding Greely Road. The formal meeting includes public hearings for liquor license and mass gathering permits, as well as scheduling the FY2027 budget hearing.
- Public hearing for Rachel’s on the Green liquor license renewal
- Mass gathering permits for Binnie Media’s Ultimate Yard Sale (June 13 and Sept 12)
- Setting May 11 as the public hearing date for the FY2027 municipal budget
- Appointments to the Lands and Conservation Commission Forestry Subcommittee
- Workshop on Greely Road improvements with Town Engineer
The council unanimously approved a liquor license renewal for Rachel's on the Green, two mass gathering permits for Binnie Media's Ultimate Yard Sale, and appointments to the Forestry Subcommittee. A public hearing date was set for the FY2027 municipal budget.
- Approved liquor license renewal for Rachel's on the Green (5-0)
- Approved mass gathering permit for June 13 Ultimate Yard Sale (5-0)
- Approved mass gathering permit for September 12 Ultimate Yard Sale (5-0)
- Appointed Conor O'Brien and Kathleen Rudolph to Lands and Conservation Commission Forestry Subcommittee (5-0)
- Set public hearing for FY2027 budget on May 11 (5-0)
Comprehensive Plan Committee 2025
The Comprehensive Plan Committee is reviewing the layout and formatting of several town plan chapters to check for typos and design errors. The body will also work toward approving the Vision Statement and specific chapters regarding land use, agriculture, and public services.
- Review of Population, Demographics, and Marine/Water Resource chapters
- Approval of Current Land Use chapter
- Approval of Agriculture and Forestry Resources chapter
- Approval of Public Facilities and Services chapter
- Review of the town's Vision Statement
Due to lack of quorum, no official votes were taken. Committee members reviewed several chapter drafts and suggested edits but could not approve any motions.
- No decisions made due to lack of quorum
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The board will review and potentially approve the 2nd reading of Twin Brook Rules & Policies incorporating changes from March 10, and discuss the master plan progress. They will also review a first draft of the facility request application and get updates on the playground, spring/summer programs, and the budget.
- 2nd reading of Twin Brook Rules & Policies with 3/10 meeting changes
- Review of 1st draft of Facility Request Application
- Playground update
- Spring/Summer Program Enrolment Update
- Budget Update
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board reviewed updates on spring/summer programs, Twin Brook facility rules, rental fee increases, and a playground project. No formal votes or decisions were taken; all items were discussion-only.
- No motions or votes recorded
Town Council
The council will hear a report on a shellfish recruitment project, authorize a public safety communication services agreement, and hold public hearings on two dog show mass gathering applications. They will also discuss moving two upcoming meetings and set the schedule for the FY27 municipal budget workshop and public hearing.
- Police chief report on Downeast Institute's Shellfish Recruitment Box Project
- Authorize agreement with Cumberland County for public safety communication services
- Public hearing for York County Kennel Club Canine Carnival (May 16-17)
- Public hearing for Chickadee Classic Dog Show (June 18-21)
- Set budget workshop (April 27) and public hearing (May 11) for FY27 municipal budget
The council unanimously authorized the town manager to execute a two-year agreement with Cumberland County for public safety communication services, with a $233,874 cost for FY27. It also unanimously approved two mass gathering permits for dog shows at the fairgrounds, rescheduled the May 25 meeting to May 26, and heard a report on shellfish recruitment box deployment.
- Approved public safety dispatch contract with Cumberland County (7-0)
- Approved Mass Gathering for York County Kennel Club Canine Carnival (7-0)
- Approved Mass Gathering for Chickadee Classic Dog Show (7-0)
- Rescheduled May 25 Council meeting to May 26 (7-0)
Comprehensive Plan Committee 2025
The Comprehensive Plan Committee will discuss and make decisions on the Future Land Use chapter's final draft. They will also decide whether to include open space work in the Current Land Use chapter. Additionally, the committee will review the status of required state chapters and determine next chapters to bring forward.
- Future Land Use chapter final draft discussion and decision
- Decision on including open space in Current Land Use chapter
- Status update on state-required chapters (e.g., Housing, Transportation approved)
- Determine next chapters for full committee
The Cumberland Comprehensive Plan Committee voted to remove the Corey Road area from the Town Center growth area, approved the West Cumberland growth area as revised, and approved the amended Cumberland Center and Foreside growth areas. The committee also voted to merge the Open Space chapter into the Current Land Use chapter and adopted the recommended chapter order for the comprehensive plan.
- Approved March 26, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0-2)
- Removed Corey Rd. area from Town Center growth area (10-0-3)
- Motion to accept West Cumberland, Foreside, and remaining Town Center growth area revisions failed (no second)
- Approved West Cumberland growth area as revised (all in favor)
- Approved amended Cumberland Center growth area (12-0-1)
- Approved Foreside growth area as printed (11-2)
- Voted to add Open Space chapter draft to Current Land Use chapter (all in favor)
- Voted to use recommended chapter order for comprehensive plan (all in favor)