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** Community Newsletter
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** Issue #376
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Holiday lights at Mill Creek Park
Featured in this issue: Happy Holidays! • South Portland City Council • Video: New South Portland Forward • Dog Licensing • Video: Pedestrian Safety & Transportation Planning • Winter Parking Ban & Snow Removal • Help a Senior This Winter • Mahoney Reimagined! • Winter Farmer's Market • Tree Protection Ordinance • Heating Assistance Fund • More City News • Coming Up at the Library • Work With Us • Boards & Committees News • South Portland Schools News


** Happy Holidays!
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We wish you the very best for the holidays! To all those celebrating, we hope you enjoy special time with people dear to you, warmth, joy, and everything good.

The City holiday schedule is available at the link below. While offices and facilities will be closed Christmas day and New Years day, our Online Services Portal (https://southportland.gov/566/Online-Services) is available 24-7.
* Winter Holiday Schedule (https://southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=195)
* Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule (https://southportland.gov/585/Holiday-Schedule)

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


** South Portland City Council
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City Council meeting with Mayor Matthews dressed as Santa

Please join us for an upcoming City Council meeting. A special visitor from the North Pole popped in for the last meeting (https://vimeo.com/1040204008) of the year. 😄 Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30 PM (Meeting)
Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 PM (Workshop)
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)


** Video: New South Portland Forward
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https://vimeo.com/1040497155

'Tis the season in South Portland, and the goodness is on full display in the December episode of SPC-TV's South Portland Forward! Check it out.

Watch Now (https://vimeo.com/1040497155)


** Dog Licensing
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Image of dog with holiday lights and hat with talk bubble that says "All I want for Christmas is to be licensed!"
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)


** Video: Pedestrian Safety & Transportation Planning
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https://vimeo.com/1040059243
This week, the South Portland Public Library hosted a panel to discuss pedestrian safety and transportation planning. The City’s Planning Director, Public Works Director, and Police Department Traffic Specialist gave a presentation packed with information and answered great questions from the audience. Watch the video (https://vimeo.com/1040059243) from SPC-TV.
Watch Now (https://vimeo.com/1040059243)


** Winter Parking Ban & Snow Removal
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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. Anyone who parks on a street overnight should expect to be ticketed and/or towed. Your cooperation helps ensure that Public Works crews can quickly respond to overnight icing and snow events to keep our streets safe. See snow removal operations and winter parking ban info (https://southportland.gov/300/Winter-Plow-Operations-Snow-Removal) , plus check out our new FAQ (https://southportland.gov/FAQ.aspx?TID=37) !
Learn More (https://southportland.gov/300/Winter-Plow-Operations-Snow-Removal)


** Help a Senior This Winter!
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Close up of red shovel moving snow with person's legs in view

Age Friendly South Portland is still in need of volunteers to shovel walkways for seniors who have requested help. No driveways! Please sign up today (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGp8p_BkXxkQOgv0BECqzSqmq4OqbzWnPdvO2PDdkGqJHT5A/viewform) to be paired with a senior in your neighborhood and make a big difference for them this winter.

Sign Up (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGp8p_BkXxkQOgv0BECqzSqmq4OqbzWnPdvO2PDdkGqJHT5A/viewform)


** Mahoney Reimagined!
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Picture of Mahoney School
Get the latest news, subscribe to receive updates, and stay connected as together we pursue a new chapter for the Mahoney School property as a City service hub and revitalize our public safety headquarters. Visit: www.southportland.gov/mahoney (https://southportland.gov/mahoney)
Stay Connected (https://southportland.gov/724/Mahoney-Reimagined)


** Winter Farmer's Market
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Squash with South Portland Farmer's Market logo
Visit the South Portland Winter Farmer's Market! The indoor winter market is held Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM November through April at the Planning and Development building (former Hamlin School, 829 Sawyer Street). You’ll find local seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy products, breads, soups, empanadas, sauces, baked goods and more. Follow the market on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SoPoFarmersMarket/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sopofarmersmarket/) .
Learn More (https://www.facebook.com/SoPoFarmersMarket/)


** Tree Protection Ordinance
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Various black tree images on white background

The City’s Tree Protection Ordinance went into effect on January 1, 2024. The ordinance defines "Protected Trees" on private property and also includes several exempted tree-removal activities. If you are considering removing trees on your property, please visit the Tree Protection web page (https://southportland.gov/666/Tree-Protection) to learn what might be required. Questions? Contact Planning Director Milan Nevajda at mnevajda@southportland.gov (mailto:mnevajda@southportland.gov)

Learn More (https://southportland.gov/666/Tree-Protection)


** Heating Assistance Fund
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Mother, father, and young brother holding and looking at baby

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., PO Box 9422, South Portland, ME 04116-9422. All donations are tax-deductible.

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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Portland Metro truck outside the South Portland Transit Hub

* South Portland Bus Service will officially merge with Greater Portland Metro on December 29, 2024. While buses and signage will have a new look (Metro’s), South Portland routes and drivers will remain the same. Read FAQs (https://gpmetro.org/1690/Greater-Portland-Metro---South-Portland-)
* The Economic Development Committee announced the winners of the 2024 South Portland Business Awards! They will be honored at a public Awards Ceremony on February 26, 2025. Save the date! See the award winners. (https://southportland.gov/433/Business-Awards-Program)
* The Parks & Rec Winter/Spring 2025 brochure (https://southportlandme.myrec.com/forms/6342_2025_winter_spring_final_online.pdf) is now available! Program registration is currently open.


** Coming Up at the Library
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South Portland Public Library sign with flowers
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:
* Fri. 12/27 at 12-5 PM - Construct & Create (https://southportlandlibrary.com/events/?event_id=14791〈=en) : All-ages building bonanza with LEGOs, ShapeMags, Lincoln Logs, and more!
* Tues. 12/31 at 11:30 AM - Noon Year Party (https://southportlandlibrary.com/events/?event_id=14792〈=en) : Ring in 2025 with stories, crafts, snacks, and a balloon drop at the strike of noon at this fun all-ages event! Doors open at 11:30am.

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)


** Boards & Committees News
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* Join a City Board or Committee! Today we're highlighting two vacancies for volunteers who live in District 5: Board of Assessment Review and Transit Advisory Committee. Learn more about these Committees and apply. (https://southportland.gov/371/Boards-Committees)
* Want to reduce your waste this holiday season? Check out this tip (https://www.southportland.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=226) from the Waste Reduction Committee.
* 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)


** South Portland Schools News
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South Portland Schools logo Visit South Portland Schools Online!
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
South Portland Schools (https://www.spsdme.org/)
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