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Heat wave

Cooling Center at Baxter Memorial Library - Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2, 2026

With the heat advisory issued for our region through 8pm on Thursday, July 2nd, Baxter Memorial Library (71 South Street) will serve as a... more ››

Fourth of July

Independence Day Holiday Closure, Trash Collection Schedule & Fireworks Information

The Gorham Municipal Center, Administrative Offices, Recreation Office, Public Works Office and Baxter Memorial Library will be closed on... more ››

Important Announcement

Important Notice: Rubber Surface Installation in Progress at Robie Park Playground Beginning June 28, 2026

The Robie Park playground construction project has reached at a critical stage as specialized rubber surface is being installed in the... more ››

Trash-Mechanical Arm Transition

Town of Gorham to Transition to Automated Curbside Collection – Fall 2026! 

June 2026 Waste & Recycle Cart Collection System Update

The current contract with Casella (the Town’s Waste Hauler) is a manual collection method where the helper on the back of the truck hops... more ››

Important Update Regarding Early Childhood Special Education Services (ECSE) in Gorham, Maine

Starting August 26, 2026, the Gorham School Department will provide early childhood special education services to ALL children who are... more ››

Important Notice: Gorham High School Track & Field Closed to the Public - June 18 Through Mid-August

Gorham Schools will be renovating its track and field area this summer. Due to construction, the track and field at Gorham High School will... more ››

North Gorham Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program - June 23 - July 28, 2026

Consider making the North Gorham Public Library (2 Standish Neck Road)'s six-week summer reading/nature program part of your summer plans... more ››

June 9, 2026 Election Results

To view the results of the June 9, 2026 election, click... more ››

Weekly Summer Thursdays Return to Little Falls Recreation Area | June 18 - August 20, 2026

Mark your calendars and join your family, friends and neighbors for outdoor eats and community vibes on the lawn at Gorham's annual Food... more ››

Now Accepting 2026 Spirit of America Award Nominations

The Town of Gorham is now accepting public nominations for the 2026 Spirit of America Award.

Senior Property Tax Rebate

Senior Property Tax Assistance Program Applications Now Available

Reminder: Deadline to apply: August 1, 2026

Applications are available for the Town of Gorham Senior Property Tax Assistance Program. This program was established to provide property... more ››

Casella "Recycle 101" App Now Available for Gorham Residents

Gorham's solid waste and recycling management provider Casella has launched "Recycle 101," an app through which Gorham residents can:

Municipal Projects & Improvements - Notice of Maintenance Repair Work Near Tannery Brook Dam

Municipal Projects & Improvements - Notice of Maintenance Repair Work Near Tannery Brook Dam Beginning in Spring 2026

Gorham Public Works will be conducting maintenance repairs in the area surrounding the Tannery Brook Dam this spring.

SmartGov Online Permitting Program Launch Announcement

Online Permitting Program SmartGov to Launch in June 2026

The Town of Gorham is excited to announce that it will soon transition to online permitting through SmartGov. This change is slated to take... more ››

Elections

June 9, 2026 State Primary & Annual School Budget Election | Voting Information

June 4, 2026 is the last day to request an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can be returned between 7:00am and up until 8:00pm on... more ››

Town of Gorham Municipal Center entrance and seal

Proposed FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget & School Department Budget Information

The proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 Municipal Budget has been released and is available on the Town website... more ››

Gorham South Street Sidewalk, Lighting, and Drainage Improvements

Gorham South Street Sidewalk, Lighting, and Drainage Improvements

UPDATE:Addendum 1-4/1/2026Addendum 2-4/2/2026The Town of Gorham (Owner) is requesting... more ››

Paving Bid

Request For Bids: Road Resurfacing, Reclamation, and Other Road Repairs

*UPDATED BID FORMS (Paving Bid v3) AND ADDENDUM 1 and 2 ATTACHED*The Town of Gorham is seeking bids for ROAD RESURFACING,... more ››

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