Published on September 17, 2020
As reported to Town Council on September 14, 2020
Applications for the Senior Citizen Tax Relief program are now available.
The Tax Assessor mailed out 200 application packets last week to prior recipients and
people who have requested applications last year. The program has a maximum benefit of
$500 for Cape Elizabeth residents, 65 or older, have lived in their home for ten years,
either own or rent, and have an annual household income of $60,000 or less.
Applications are available on the Town’s website or by calling 799-1619 and requesting
one be mailed to you.
Recycling Center fees resumed on September 8.
Fees for disposal of leaf and yard waste, brush, and other demolition materials at the
recycling center were suspended in March due to concerns of the pandemic. This was
primarily due to attempting to minimize exposure of staff and patrons. Over the past
months materials have been installed to provide protection such as Plexiglas shields and
other personal protective equipment for staff, and now we are able to conduct
transactions.
Correction:
Public Works Director Jay Reynolds is working on a re-opening plan for the swap shop
and for returnable bottles. I am afraid I misspoke last month that we would be able to
receive returnable bottles and cans, as our partner firm is experiencing staff shortages and
is unable to provide that service at this time. We are exploring other options and should
have a solution shortly.
Automatic CPR device makes a difference.
Fire Chief Gleeson has provided me with a letter of thanks the Fire and Rescue
Department received from the mother of a 35 year old man who suffered a heart attack
recently when visiting Cape Elizabeth. The Town’s Paramedics and Emergency Medical
Technicians responded within 5 minutes of the call, and employed the Town’s Lucas
Device, an auto CPR device, which provided the treatment that was essential in saving
this young man. The Chief and I wanted to thank the council for the support you provide
the department with equipment such as this, which made the difference between life and
death. It is great to be able to share a positive ending to what could have been a tragedy.
Respectfully submitted,
Matthew E. Sturgis
Town Manager