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** Community Newsletter
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** Issue #374
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Featured in this issue: Upcoming Council Meetings • Holiday Schedule • Leaf Collection • Winter Parking Ban Starts Dec. 1 • Photo Contest: Enter By Dec. 6 • Willard Beach Manhole Replacement • Heating Assistance Fund • More City News • Dog Licensing • Seeking Volunteers • Holiday Tree Lighting • Coming Up at the Library • Work With Us • South Portland Schools News


** Upcoming Council Meetings
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Please join us for an upcoming City Council meeting. The next meetings are:
Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 PM - City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 PM - City Council Meeting
View the City Calendar (https://southportland.gov/calendar.aspx) for all scheduled City Council meetings and Board and Committee meetings. Visit the City Council page (https://southportland.gov/411/City-Council) for information about how to participate.

City Council & Meeting Info (https://southportland.gov/411/City-Council)


** Holiday Schedule
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City offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving. Bus Service will not run on Thanksgiving Day and will run on a normal schedule on Friday, November 29. See Holiday Hours (https://southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=195) and the Holiday Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule (https://southportland.gov/585/Holiday-Schedule) .

See Holiday Hours (https://southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=195)


** Leaf Collection
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Got leaves? Curbside leaf collection has begun. Public Works crews are making their way around the City to collect leaf bags. Crews will make a single pass through each neighborhood. Leaves were required to be left curbside in biodegradable bags by 7 AM Monday, November 18, 2024 to ensure pickup. If you missed the collection, you can drop off your leaves at no charge at the Transfer Station during regular hours (Tuesday-Saturday 8 AM to 3:30 PM).

Learn More (https://southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=181)


** Winter Parking Ban Starts Dec. 1
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No parking is allowed on any City street between 12 AM and 6 AM December 1 - April 1 per City Ordinance. Public parking is available for City residents and their guests to temporarily park during the winter parking ban. Your cooperation helps ensure that public works crews can quickly respond to overnight icing and snow events to keep our streets safe. Anyone who parks on a street overnight should expect to be ticketed and/or towed.
Learn More (https://southportland.gov/469/Winter-Parking-Ban-Overnight-Parking)


** Photo Contest: Enter by Dec. 6
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Enter the Scene in South Portland Photo Contest (https://southportland.gov/722/Scene-in-South-Portland-Photo-Contest) today! Show us South Portland through your eyes. Submit digital photographs of scenes that capture the special character of your City and what you'd like to see thrive here in the future.

* The winner will be awarded a $50 gift card to a local business, City swag, and a spot on the cover of the City's new Comprehensive Plan (https://southportland2040.com/) (currently underway)
* Two runners up will win a $25 gift card to a local business, City swag, and be featured in the pages of the Comprehensive Plan

All entries may be featured in City publications, social media and more! Enter now through December 6, 2024.

Enter a Photo (https://southportland.gov/722/Scene-in-South-Portland-Photo-Contest)


** Willard Beach Manhole Replacement
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Picture of current square manhole at Willard Beach and after picture of manhole beneath the sand.

Construction will be taking place on Willard Beach in early December. To improve the resilience of the City’s infrastructure from damaging storm events, the Water Resource Protection Department (WRP) will be replacing a sewer manhole. The beach will remain open, but the portion of the beach where the work is occurring will be blocked off during the work, which is expected to last a few days.

Learn More (https://southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=208)


** Heating Assistance Fund
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Want to help keep a neighbor warm this winter? The City is accepting donations to our Heating Assistance Fund. The fund helps South Portland residents in need of support with heating costs. To donate, make your check payable to the City of South Portland with "Heating Assistance Fund" in the memo line, and send to: South Portland Social Services Dept., 25 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extend allowed by law.

If you are in need of heating assistance, reach out to our Social Services department at: (207) 767-7617.

Contact Social Services (https://southportland.gov/303/Social-Services)


** More City News
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* The November episode of South Portland Forward is out now! Watch it online. (https://vimeo.com/1031602135/911067d342?share=copy)
* The City announced changes at the Planning and Code Enforcement offices, which will improve the permit application process and reduce timelines. Read the press release. (https://southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=206)
* Congratulations to Age Friendly South Portland for being honored with AARP Maine's Beacon Community Award. Read the Press Release. (https://southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=209)
* Assistant City Manager Josh Reny was recently a guest on Greater Portland Council of Government's radio show and podcast Let's Connect. Listen to the episode. (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cPB2VwbeJsqCD2TFSwFkA)


** Dog Licensing
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License your dog by December 31, 2024. All dogs in the City must be licensed every year per state law. See costs, requirements, and license your dog online at: southportland.gov/194/Dog-Licenses (http://www.southportland.gov/194/Dog-Licenses)
Dog License Info (https://southportland.gov/194/Dog-Licenses)


** Seeking Volunteers
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* Age Friendly South Portland is seeking volunteers to sign up to shovel walkways this winter for seniors in need. Sign up. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGp8p_BkXxkQOgv0BECqzSqmq4OqbzWnPdvO2PDdkGqJHT5A/viewform)
* The Waste Reduction Committee is seeking volunteers for its January 25, 2025 Repair Fair to help repair clothing, electronics, lamps, furniture, jewelry, small appliances, and more. Learn more and sign up. (https://southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=196)
* The Water Resource Protection Department is seeking volunteers to Adopt a Storm Drain to help keep our waterways clean and prevent local flooding. Learn more and sign up. (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4944c0e7e0c94b129554954913c5c0e1)


** Holiday Tree Lighting
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Holiday Tree Lighting December 6 2024 event graphic (info in text)

Join us for the annual tree lighting at Mill Creek Park! The festive evening starts at 4:30 PM as we count down to turning on the holiday lights throughout the park at 6 PM. Check out the Facebook event (https://www.facebook.com/events/1106761848118527) for details and updates!

Learn More (https://www.facebook.com/events/1106761848118527)


** Coming Up at the Library
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The South Portland Library regularly holds fun and engaging events for all ages. Check out the events below, books...and all the library has to offer!

Select upcoming events:
* Mon. 12/2 at 2 PM - Monday Matinee: It's a Wonderful Life (https://southportlandlibrary.com/events/?event_id=14782〈=en)
* Tues. 12/3 at 6:30 PM - Cookie Decorating Workshop for adults (https://southportlandlibrary.com/events/?event_id=14783〈=en) with Kaite Thayer of Thayer Treats
* Mon. 12/9 at 2 PM - Navigating Grief Through the Holiday Season (https://southportlandlibrary.com/events/?event_id=14785〈=en) with Kelly Blanchette of Hospice of Southern Maine
* Tues. 12/31 at 11:30 AM - Save the date for our annual Noon Year Party!

South Portland Public Library (https://southportlandlibrary.com/)


** Work with Us!
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Work to make an impact in your community! Learn about the many benefits (https://southportland.gov/217/Human-Resources) the City of South Portland offers our employees and browse open positions (https://southportland.gov/Jobs.aspx) today.

Thinking about becoming part of our team? Subscribe (https://southportland.gov/list.aspx) to get an email notification when a new job is posted.

Browse Jobs (https://southportland.gov/Jobs.aspx)


** South Portland Schools News
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See SPSD news, School Board meetings, job opportunities, sporting events and more at: https://www.spsdme.org

Stay connected: Follow South Portland Schools on Instagram (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/efaACW68ARi5x3nWcnsjuokwOJ?domain=instagram.com/) and Facebook (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/5kS2CXDMBRHXGALzFmtguWyl7W?domain=facebook.com/) . Download the South Portland Schools App (https://www.spsdme.org/page/app) .

Be a Helper this Holiday Season! Check out SPSD's How to Help Holiday Guide 2024 (https://southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=207) .

https://southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=207
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