The Town of Gorham municipal facilities reopened on June 1 by appointment only. In order to enter any indoor Town facility, all members of the public are required to make an appointment, wear a face covering, and follow social distancing requirements. Town office occupancy limits, physical distancing requirements and face covering policies will be posted at entrances and throughout Town facilities. Town staff and vendors are also required to wear a face covering when within six feet of others.
For appointments with the Town Clerk’s Office, visit gorham.youcanbook.me or call 222-1670. The Clerk’s Office will make every effort to schedule seniors and vulnerable populations early in the morning before the general public.
For appointments with Community Development Offices (Code, Assessing, Planning and/or Economic Development divisions), visit communitydev.youcanbook.me or call 222-1620.
For appointments Recreation Office, visit gorhamrec.youcanbook.me or call 222-1630.
Call 222-1600 to reach a Town department directory to request an appointment directly with the office in which you need assistance. Many services can be performed online at www.gorham-me.org/home/pages/online-transactions. Residents are strongly encouraged to utilize online services whenever possible.
When in line for a scheduled appointment, please follow social distancing markers. The Municipal Center’s traffic flow has been modified to minimize contact between staff, contractors and visitors. Upon arrival, please follow signage at the main “rotunda” to the office for your appointment. When finished, follow signage to the designated exit while maintaining social distancing. One restroom on the first floor will be designated for public hand washing only.
To expedite motor vehicle registration appointments, visit this webpage for a list of information to bring with you.
The May 15th tax payments are interest free until June 15, 2020. Payments can be:
1. Paid in-person with an appointment. Go to gorham.youcanbook.me, or call 222-1600 to request an appointment.
2. Placed in the Book Drop at Baxter Memorial Library (71 South Street).
3. Sent via U.S. Mail to Town of Gorham, Attention Tax Collector.
4. Made via credit card payment via Maine PayPort Service or over the phone by calling the Town Clerk’s Office at 222-1670 (fees apply).
The Governor extended the deadline to apply for certain tax exemptions. To learn more, visit this webpage. Please call the Assessing Office at 222-1603, or the Cumberland County Regional Assessing Office at 207-699-2475 for assistance.
The Recreation Office is open by appointment only. All outdoor facilities are now open providing social distancing requirements are followed. Go to gorhamrec.youcanbook.me or call 222-1630 to request an appointment. Upon arrival at the Municipal Center, follow the signage at the recreation one-way entrance to the office. Please follow social distancing markers when in line and observe the policy of no more than two members of the public inside the Recreation Office at a time. When finished, follow signage to the one-way exit. The recreation one-way entrance may only be used as an exit for ADA accessibility needs and emergencies.
Summer Camps will be offered and are currently in the planning phase. Each camp will have no more than 50 people including staff. Temperatures will be taken and all programs will follow an extensive daily checklist per CDC guidelines.
Both the Fire and Police station lobbies at 270 Main Street are open. Face coverings are required and no more than two members of the public are allowed inside either lobby at a time. Please call 222-1660 for assistance with non-emergency inquiries.
Currently, Public Works staff are meeting with the public outside as needed. Changes are being made to allow minor access to the lobby at a later date. Please call 892-9062 for assistance.
The primary concern is for the safety and health of Gorham citizens and employees during the changing aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Town wants to thank community members for their understanding and patience during this time.