The National Governors' Association will be holding a social event at Fort Williams Park on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Currently, event coordinators are seeking volunteers to fill a variety of roles at area hotels, as well as, Ocean Gateway and Fort Williams Park.  A volunteer training session and dinner will be held on Monday, July 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Southern Maine.  Click here to volunteer.

On October 13, 2021, the Town Council approved the request made by the National Governors' Association to use Fort Williams Park for a lobster bake for approximately 600 attendees.

In a February 2, 2022 article by Mainebiz the National Governors' Association was described as, "A nonpartisan organization comprising the governors of the 55 U.S. states, territories, and commonwealths. The gatherings typically include discussions with top leaders from business, government and philanthropy, and are a magnet for lobbyists, vendors and national press corps."  In an August 23, 2021 letter to Town Manager Matthew Sturgis, NGA Executive Director Bill McBride requested the use of the Green at Fort Williams Park to hold a lobster bake for approximately 600 attendees.  McBride wrote, "By working closely with Governor Mills and her staff, we will select experienced local vendors to meet all of the guidelines outlined in your group use policy including: catering, transportation, security, sanitary facilities, water, electrical services, disposal and recycling and any other needs to ensure a successful event."