The Governor’s Executive Order requiring people to stay at home at all times is in effect until at least April 30. Essential business activities outside the home include grocery stores, gas stations and drug stores. All restaurants remain closed for inside dining but some restaurants are providing take out and/or delivery.
All municipal facilities which include fields, playgrounds, other recreational facilities and municipal buildings are closed until at least April 30. The Town’s before and after care programs and all schools will be closed through the end of the school year 2019-2020.
Town Staff, Councilors and Committee members are learning host and panelist role with Zoom Video conferencing platform to effectively hold remote webinars and meetings. The Plan Implementation Committee Workshop and regular April Town Council meeting were held on Zoom.
Town Departments providing essential services have implemented measures to enable employees to maintain social distancing in the work place. Staff is also developing additional strategies to keep the Town operating to the greatest extent possible.
Economic Development Director Kevin Jensen is working closely with the Gorham Village Alliance and the Gorham Business Exchange to reach members of the business community to help them navigate the process of applying for loans to Maine’s small businesses.
For further updates or more details on any of the above, visit www.gorham-me.org.