Voters living in Gorham’s three wards will go to the polls on June 13 to vote on the 2017-2018 School Budget validation, a local referendum question, and a State bond issue.

In addition to the referendum on the school budget, the local ballot will include a referendum question that authorizes the Town to issue bonds not to exceed $500,000 for Gorham’s share of a State project to make improvements to South Street (Rt. 114). The Town Council voted unanimously to recommend a “yes” vote. Voters will also elect a Portland Water District Trustee.

The one question on the State ballot asks voters to approve a 50 million bond issue for investment in research, development and commercialization to be used for infrastructure, equipment, and technology upgrades.

Absentee ballots are now available at the Municipal Center, but local ballots may not be returned until June 7, following the June 6 Town Council vote on the school budget. Beginning June 7, voters may also cast ballots in the Town Clerk’s office during regular office hours.

Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm on June 13. Residents of Ward 1-1 vote at the Middle School, Ward 1-2 residents at the Little Falls Activity Center, and those in Ward 2 at the Municipal Center.