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Community Update: COVID-19 Map

8/15/2021

 
As of early August, the U.S. CDC is recommending that people in Cumberland County wear face coverings in public indoor settings. Per updated guidance, people in counties with “substantial” or “high” levels of COVID-19 community transmission are advised to wear face coverings in public indoor settings. U.S.CDC updates information daily (Click Here to view).

There are no new restrictions effective while doing business in Scarborough Town offices. The Town will continue to assess the State trends and follow CDC guidance as any changes occur.
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Select the fields “Maine” for State and “Cumberland” for County to view Scarborough levels. Check back often for your source of up-to-date information.

SPD's Acts of Kindness for the Homeless

8/7/2020

 
An influx of panhandling at the busy intersections, growing encampments hidden within the woods, and more individuals walking up and down the street combing through the trash for their next meal.

The Scarborough Police Department has been fielding an increase in calls from citizens asking for officers to check on the person's welfare or suspicious activity. While officers could easily respond to these calls with annoyance, asking the individual to just move along, officers have instead responded with small acts of kindness — bringing water, buying a meal, and establishing relationships.
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Go-Kits with water and comfort items assembled by the SPD with help from Project GRACE volunteers.
Using grant funds from the United Way of Greater Portland’s COVID-19 Community Relief Fund,  two dozen totes with basic necessities, including a gallon of water, snack food, hand sanitizer, toothbrush & toothpaste, soap, and wipes were distributed by public safety in areas in Scarborough known to have a homeless population. These totes will also be available for officers to use as needed. “This certainly is no long-term solution to the growing homelessness in our town,” Dembski-Martin remarks. “However, I am hopeful as we circulate these bags we can also have genuine dialogues, helping to figure out other unmet needs and possible solutions.”   >>MORE

Grant Awarded for COVID-19 Relief

5/6/2020

 
Town of Scarborough, Scarborough Police Department, and Project GRACE Jointly Awarded $15,000 Grant from United Way's COVID-19 Community Relief Fund  
United Way of Greater Portland has awarded $259,073 in the second round of grants from the Greater Portland COVID-19 Community Relief Fund to 25 local nonprofits, schools, and faith-based groups on the frontlines working with individuals and families disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.  Project GRACE, Scarborough Police Department and Scarborough General Assistance were jointly awarded a generous and timely $15,000 grant that builds on our community's very long and successful history of working together to give a neighbor a helping hand when it is most needed.  These are difficult times for everyone, and this grant will allow the three agencies to respond to urgent and immediate needs due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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More Masks Needed

5/1/2020

 
With the recent order from the Governor requiring face coverings in public places where social distancing is difficult, Scarborough public safety, public works, and town staff are in need of homemade masks to be able to perform routine tasks, particularly when they restart town services.  If you have the ability to help, please contact Deputy Chief Rich C. Kindelan at (207) 730-4203 or rkindelan@scarboroughmaine.org, or email us via our "Give Help" form. Pick up can be arranged so you don't have to travel, and drop-off locations include:
  • 25 Plaza Drive, Suite#1 (NT&T)
  • 66 Gorham Road (Rock Church)
  • 600 Commerce Drive (Scarborough Terrace)
 

Senior Phone Check-In Service

3/30/2020

 
We all want to make sure all our neighbors have what they need to stay healthy and safe. Any senior (over 65) Scarborough resident who would benefit from a weekly check-in phone call can use this Google form to be added to the Town of Scarborough's call list (or call 730-4150 to sign up). Town staff will make all the calls, and the Town won't share this number with any other group.

Covid-19 Updates & Resources

3/23/2020

 
Town of Scarborough scarboroughmaine.org or Facebook
  • Senior Check-In Calls
  • School Nutrition
Scarborough Public Library scarboroughlibrary.org or Facebook
  • Resiliency Project
  • Online Services
Project GRACE projectgracemaine.org or Facebook
Southern Maine Agency on Aging smaaa.org 
CDC cdc.gov or Facebook

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