WELCOME TO THE TOWN OF WINDHAM, MAINE Are you from out of town and looking for a friendly and thriving community to live in?
Are you considering relocating your business?
Let us introduce you to the Town of Windham, Maine, population 17,001, just 10 miles from the City of Portland.
Windham is the gateway community for the Sebago Lakes Region thanks to numerous recreation opportunities, shopping, entertainment, and a relatively low tax burden.
In addition, North Windham, a major neighborhood in town, was named "Best Place to Raise Kids" in the state of Maine by Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine because of our low crime rate, unique mix of recreation activities, and an above-average school system.
This is what makes Windham the community you will want to relocate your family or your business.
TOWN OF WINDHAM NOW OFFERS DEBIT/CREDIT CARD PAYMENT OPTION The Town of Windham now offers the convenience of accepting debit and credit cards for municipal payments.All major cards will be accepted:MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.Initially, they are available for use in the Tax/Motor Vehicles and Town Clerk areas in face-to-face transactions.Soon thereafter, the plan is to bring Code Enforcement, Planning, Assessing, and the Library on board.
And, later this summer, we will offer an on-line payment option, where folks can pay for many services without making a trip to Town Hall.This will include the ability to make payments via e-check from a checking account.
A third-party convenience fee will apply for using a credit card.The fee will be disclosed to the cardholder at the time of the transaction.The cardholder will have the option to decline the fee and make payment via check or cash.
The fee will be 2.45% of the transaction amount, with a $1.50 minimum.The use of a VISA debit card carries a flat fee of $3.95.E-checks will cost $1.50.
We are excited to offer this added convenience for our residents.
2012-13 PROPOSED BUDGET POSTED The Town Manager has transmitted his proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013 to the Windham Town Council. Go to our Budget Summaries page for more information.
Electronic Recycling Event - E Waste The Windham Hill United Church of Christ and E-Waste Maine are sponsoring an E-Waste collection event on Saturday June 2nd from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at the Windham Mall next to Friendly’s.
Donations accepted to cover cost of organizing the event.
You may Recycle
TV’s all sizes
Computer Monitors, Hard drive, Laptops, Printers
Cordless Phones, Cell phones
VCR, DVD Audio equipment, Stereo’s, Speakers
NO Household Appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, or microwaves)= will be accepted.
Questions? Contact Judy 653-5989
WHY SEWER? WHY NOW? For 15 years Windham has been studying the quality of groundwater in North Windham and the effects of residential and commercial development. We've monitored the groundwater, analyzed the data, and have now reached a point where it is important to have a public conversation with Windham residents and business owners in order to prepare for the future.
MEDICARE INSURANCE COUNSELING FOR SENIORS The Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) announces a Medicare and Benefits Counseling program in Windham and Westbrook that will save an elderly couple an estimated $3,000 a year.
Click here for a pdf copy of the pictures and information on the project.
FREE LOCAL PRODUCE AVAILABLE FOR MAINE SENIORS
Maine Senior FarmShare enrollment begins Eligible Maine seniors once again will be able to get free, fresh produce this growing season from local Maine farms thanks to Maine Senior FarmShare.
Qualified participants will be able to receive $50 of fresh produce during the season from local farms.
Seniors can contact the Area Agency on Aging at 877-353-3771 to find a participating farmer. The list of participating farmers is also available by clicking this link.
CURRENT COMMITTEE VACANCIES The Town of Windham seeks citizen volunteers to serve on the following Council-appointed Boards and Committees:
Assessment Review Board (2)
Dundee Park Advisory Committee (1)
Energy Advisory Committee (7)
Ethics Board (3)
Human Services Advisory Committee (4)
Natural Resources Advisory Committee (7)
Public Easement Advisory Committee (2)
Windham Economic Development Corporation (2)
Zoning Board of Appeals (1)
Applications will be accepted in the Town Manager's office until all positions are filled. Forms can be downloaded by clicking this link, or by calling 892-1907 to have one FAXED, e-mailed or mailed to you.
VISIT OUR NEW BUSINESS LISTING WEBSITE We invite you to visit and bookmark www.windhammarketplace.com as your source of reference and contact to Windham businesses. Our goal is to provide a current and easy-to-use way for local businesses and customers to find each other.
HELP CREATE A MORE WALKABLE AND BIKEABLE WINDHAM Do you walk or ride a bike around town? Do you have concerns about the safety of our roadways for walkers and bicyclists? Are you interested in exploring ways to make Windham more safe and inviting for bicyclists and walkers?
The Town of Windham is seeking people who might be interested in participating in a bike/ped/trail advisory committee. An informational meeting for potential participants is being planned for early March. If you would like to learn more about how to make Windham more bike/ped friendly, please send your name and contact information to Brooks Moore, Windham Town Planner, bmore<at>town.windham.me.us, or telephone (207) 894-5960 x 2.
STAY INFORMED WITH WINDHAM E-HOUSEHOLDS If you would like to receive our weekly email newsletter, please visit our E-Households Page to sign up.
EVENT CALENDAR - WHAT'S HAPPENING IN WINDHAM? Have an event that you would like to share with Windhamweb.com viewers? Just want to know what is going on in our community? Click to see our online Community Events Calendar.
PACTS - PLANNING THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION Planning the future of the region's transportation system is the job of PACTS -- the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System -- a group of 15 cities and towns in southern Maine, including Windham. Below is a 7-Minute Video describing how PACTS is already working to improve our roads for all modes, expanding rail for passengers and freight, and innovating on the ongoing changing needs related to energy costs, health, and of the young and not so young.
MAINE PACE LOANS NOW AVAILABLE Take control of your heating costs with a Maine PACE loan of up to $15,000 at 4.99%. This will help with an energy upgrade that will lower your energy bills. Loan terms up to 15 years. On average, homeowners who conduct an energy upgrade save 36 percent annually on their energy bills!
GAS WIDGET Gas is surging close to $4.00 per gallon. Want to know where the best gas prices are in the area? Click our Windham Gas Prices link for more information.
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