The Town Council met on April 4, 2023. Later that night, the fourth budget meeting took place for the School Committee. The meeting was recorded and posted on the town’s website. The Maine Department of Education made a mistake in their distribution calculations, resulting in just under $700,000 state subsidy for Gorham.

The Ordinance Committee is working out a long term plan for new pedestrian improvements and curb revisions, as well as improving parking for local businesses. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 18.

Christopher Kelly spoke about local businesses and the importance of improving employee empowerment and retention. He emphasized the importance of improving employee empowerment and retention. There were no open communications from the public.

The councilors applauded the Gorham robotics teams, The Northern Force, for qualifying for the New England Semi-Finals. Councilors’ communication was closed with a reminder that the Metro fare is half off until the end of April.

The Town Manager report discussed the scheduling of “brush drop off days,” as well as a reminder that the Fire Department requires a permit to burn any brush.

The Town Manager reported that multiple lots in town have been divided into smaller acreage that are now under contract. After discussing the various items, the counselors adjourned the meeting.

Gorham residents may drop off brush at Public Works on May 6th and May 20th.

The Council voted to renew a marijauna license to Doug Knickrehm and to renew a liquor license for Angelo’s Pizza. (7-1)

Council voted to amend the zoning map between the Gorham Bypass and South Street (6-1 Gagnon).

Voted to revise the dog kennel setback requirements (6-1)

Revenue generated from impact fees for new dwelling units will be used to expand recreational facilities. (7-0).

Council voted to allow domestic farm animals in suburban urban residential districts (6-1 Gagnon).

A proposal for a contract zone for single and multi-family dwellings off Robie Street was forwarded to the Ordinance Committee (4-3 Phillips, Gagnon & Pratt).

The Council voted to amend the standards in the Agricultural District and Zoning Map to an Agricultural/Industrial District. (7-0).

The Council voted to hire a Landscape Architect for the Robie Park Master Plan for up to $28,500. (7 yeas).

The Council voted to authorize a recreational impact fee for construction of a field house and storage facility at Little Falls. (6-1 Phillips).