Manager submits update on energy grant, other 'Odds 'n' Ends' for September Bids for energy-efficient lighting installation, supplemented by a federal stimulus grant, come in under budget. See story for updates on Fort Williams facilities, pool, fitness center and the Museum at Portland Head Light

As deadline nears, residents show interest in Nov. 2 municipal nominations Four residents have taken out nominating petitions for two seats on the Town Council; and two have shown interest in two seats on the School Board. Deadline for completing papers is Friday, Sept. 3

Closures announced for Labor Day weekend; annual Art Show set for Sept. 5 Most services, including Recycling Center, closed Monday, Sept. 6. Pool will be closed Sept. 4, 5 and 6. Recycling Center will be open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 Update - Fitness Center will be open Saturday, Sept. 4

Ecomaine Sept. 25 open house offers glimpse at Cape recycling in action Food, tours, kids activities to be offered at Portland facility from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Board ponders next steps following announcement of superintendent's retirement More meetings will be held to formulate plans for hiring an interim, and then search for a permanent successor to Alan Hawkins, who announced plans to retire at the end of the calendar year

Community Services readies for online registration Fall program offerings, facility rental will be available online beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6. Patrons are encouraged to setup their online accounts now

Applications for Nov. 2 election absentee ballots now available Ballots themselves will be available 30 days prior to election. See story for more information, link to state's absentee-ballot request service

Limited access to Portland Head Light tower available on 'Open Lighthouse Day' Sept. 18 Lighthouse Museum in former keeper's quarters will be free to all that day. Due to space limitations, visitors will be admitted to tower by ticket - see story for complete guidelines

Council sets Sept. 13 hearing on 'pay-per-throw' waste disposal Town begins to consider shifting waste-disposal costs from property tax to user fee. Council invites public to comment on any aspect of pay-per-throw concept

Public hearing set on simplified rules for Town tree removal Town Council sets hearing on proposed amendments to the Conservation Ordinance for Sept. 13. Also, a proposal for rooster regulations is referred to the Planning Board

Eastman Road limited to local traffic only during sewer-main installation Officials limit traffic for safety, timely project completion

Updated September 2, 2010