September 13, 2021

 The fall season is upon us, and this fall is lining up to be a very busy month. 

Beginning tomorrow morning, Mitchell Road will undergo repaving. This will be a mill and fill followed by the installation of new surface paving. Work will begin at the South Portland line, and progress to the Oakhurst Road section of Mitchell Road. After this work is complete, the paving work will move to Wood Road and Ivy Road.

Construction continues on the installation of the new communications tower behind the recycling facility. We anticipate the tower will be operational by mid to late October. 

Work has begun on the new fire truck approved in this year’s budget, with an anticipated delivery of next June. 

The third annual rabies vaccine clinic will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 9 am to 11 am at the Picnic Shelter at Fort Williams Park. Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center of Cape Elizabeth, the Town of Cape Elizabeth, Boehringer Ingelheim, and the Cape Elizabeth High School Class of 2023.

All are welcome.  Pets must be on a leash or in carriers.  For more information, contact Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center of Cape Elizabeth at info@vrcce.com or 207.799.6952.

The e/v charging station project is advancing. Last week Dave Bagdasarian, Facilities Director, met with the installation team from Revision Energy to inspect the installation sites. We anticipate installation later this fall. 

The solar power generating facility is moving forward slowly. Due to the increase in material pricing, the company is currently reviewing the plans for cost saving engineering, and for anticipated material pricing to revert to normal levels. As additional details come forward, I will share them.

Respectfully submitted,

Matthew Sturgis

Town Manager