What is the Charter Commission’s charge? The Charter Commission will draft a charter to submit to the voters of New Gloucester, who will determine whether the town adopts the Charter. What is a charter? A charter is the equivalent of a constitution for the town. The charter defines the governance structure of the town, distribution […]
The New Gloucester Planning Board, a seven member board of volunteer citizens, will exercise their statutory powers in a manner that is careful and concerned. While conforming with the laws of the State of Maine and New Gloucester land use ordinances and regulations, every applicant can expect reasonable application completeness requirements, a fair and impartial […]
Join neighbors for a friendly, low-impact walk/hike at the Runaround Pond Recreation Area. The address is 315 Runaround Pond Road in Durham. There is parking at the Recreation Area where the trail starts. You can find more information about the area at the Royal River Conservation Trust webpage under the “Preserves & Trails & Farms” tab […]
The mission of the Environmental Resources Committee will be to (1) participate in and report on regional environmental projects such as those associated with the Royal River Watershed and Sabbathday Lake Watershed or as requested by other groups (2) to serve on ad hoc committees for such things as land acquisition, water supplies, road planning […]
The 9th Annual Ice Fishing Derby returns to Lower Range Pond on Saturday February 5, thanks to the Royal River Rod and Gun Club and generous sponsors. Join this special seasonal family event! For details, click this link or contact Tim Knedler - timknedler04260@gmail.com or 356-0013.
UPDATE: Due to the forecast of frigid temperatures on February 5, the Annual Meeting will be rescheduled to Thursday Feb. 16 at 7 pm at the Meetinghouse. The New Gloucester Historical Society Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, 9 AM at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, next to the Town Hall on […]
All Republicans welcome! The caucus will convene at the Community Building, at 381 Intervale Road, in the Town Hall complex. Sign-in from 9 to 10 a.m. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. For more information, click here or contact George Colby: (207) 926-4217
To follow the meeting live, go to https://townhallstreams.com/towns/newgloucesterme.
It is the mission of the New Gloucester Parks and Recreation Department to provide facilities and programs that will help enrich the lives of all of its residents and visitors. The Committee develops a long-range plan for Recreation, the facilities and Community Fair in collaboration with the Director. It also coordinates various recreational opportunities for […]
Join us for a walk/hike on Wednesday February 9 at 10 am, at the Libby Hill Forest in Gray. In Gray, turn at the light onto Libby Hill Road. Parking for the trailhead is on the right side of the road at the base of the hill where the pavement ends. You can find more […]
RRCT’s Mèmak Preserve is a 46-acre conservation area at 78 Lufkin Road in North Yarmouth. Mèmak is a Wabanaki word for Pileated Woodpeckers, associated with luck and friendship in the culture of Maine’s first people. The mature woods are filled with woodpeckers, warblers, and wildlife, and are formed by a diverse mix of red oak, […]
The New Gloucester Community Food Pantry is open to all New Gloucester residents. Open hours are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The food pantry is located at the rear of the First Congregational Church complex, 19 Gloucester Hill Road, entrance on the Church Road side. For more […]
What is the Charter Commission’s charge? The Charter Commission will draft a charter to submit to the voters of New Gloucester, who will determine whether the town adopts the Charter. What is a charter? A charter is the equivalent of a constitution for the town. The charter defines the governance structure of the town, distribution […]
The Friends of the New Gloucester Library will be holding a virtual workshop on February 15th at 6 PM. The plan for the meeting is to break up into small groups to brainstorm about ideas for new projects. Since it will be a while before the Friends can think about holding another book sale, this […]
The New Gloucester Planning Board, a seven member board of volunteer citizens, will exercise their statutory powers in a manner that is careful and concerned. While conforming with the laws of the State of Maine and New Gloucester land use ordinances and regulations, every applicant can expect reasonable application completeness requirements, a fair and impartial […]
Join us for a walk/hike on Wednesday February 16 at 10 am, at the Libby Hill Forest in Gray. In Gray, turn at the light onto Libby Hill Road. Parking for the trailhead is on the right side of the road at the base of the hill where the pavement ends. You can find more […]
Free! Come and hike Pisgah Hill to watch the moon rise over Bradbury Mountain. This year will be RRCT’s 10th year hiking Pisgah Hill to watch the moon rise. There will be a campfire at the summit, along with s’mores and hot cocoa. We hope you join us. For more information visit: https://rrct.org/events-programs/pisgah-hill-full-moon-trek/
Big Falls Preserve is a 40-acre preserve at the northern-most end of Woodman Road in New Gloucester, straddling the New Gloucester town line and Auburn city line. This preserve features a scenic waterfall at the mouth of a small wading pool creating a destination for hikers on a 1.5-mile loop trail. The preserve’s ecology is […]
"Our Last 12 Years in 270 Pictures" is the title of a program to be presented by the New Gloucester Historical Society on Thursday, February 17, at 7 pm at the New Gloucester Meetinghouse, 389 Intervale Rd. (Rte. 231). Free and open to the public.
What is the Charter Commission’s charge? The Charter Commission will draft a charter to submit to the voters of New Gloucester, who will determine whether the town adopts the Charter. What is a charter? A charter is the equivalent of a constitution for the town. The charter defines the governance structure of the town, distribution […]
What is the Charter Commission’s charge? The Charter Commission will draft a charter to submit to the voters of New Gloucester, who will determine whether the town adopts the Charter. What is a charter? A charter is the equivalent of a constitution for the town. The charter defines the governance structure of the town, distribution […]
The next walk will be on Wednesday February 23, 10 am, at Pineland Farms. Since farm trail conditions do not allow for hikes, we will walk on the paved roads. Check out the Pineland Farms campus map Please meet at the parking lot area near the Conference Center, building #19 on the map – brick building facing […]
This town-managed and town-maintained trail network is owned by the Town of North Yarmouth. The trail connects town parks, town forests, and old railroad beds, and is buffered by conservation easements held by the Royal River Conservation Trust. Please respect signs on some roads that prohibit parking and please respect all postings regarding abutting private property. […]
This is the your opportunity to learn about the municipal budget being proposed for the coming year, FY2022-23, starting July 1. Members of the Budget Committee and Select Board will be on hand to provide an overview and answer questions. The draft budget can be accessed at this link. Following the public hearing, the Budget […]
The New Gloucester Community Food Pantry is open to all New Gloucester residents. Open hours are the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The food pantry is located at the rear of the First Congregational Church complex, 19 Gloucester Hill Road, entrance on the Church Road side. For more […]
A Special Town Meeting will be held at Memorial School with a variety of budget items and ordinance changes for voters to consider. Check-in begins at 6:30 pm; the meeting starts at 7 pm. Masks will be mandatory in keeping with school guidelines. You can review the full warrant at this link. Among items on […]
The New Gloucester Planning Board, a seven member board of volunteer citizens, will exercise their statutory powers in a manner that is careful and concerned. While conforming with the laws of the State of Maine and New Gloucester land use ordinances and regulations, every applicant can expect reasonable application completeness requirements, a fair and impartial […]
Join neighbors for a trail walk at Range Pond State Park. Please meet at the entrance gate. For more information visit Range Pond Trail Map. Please wear the proper footwear and use gear as warranted by the current winter conditions.
The Royal River Conservation Trust, the Freeport Conservation Trust and Maine Coast Heritage Trust worked together for two years to ensure that this 80 acre parcel of land would be conserved for the future. Large fields, stately oaks and a salt marsh teeming with life make this conservation project an exciting success for all of […]
The mission of the Environmental Resources Committee will be to (1) participate in and report on regional environmental projects such as those associated with the Royal River Watershed and Sabbathday Lake Watershed or as requested by other groups (2) to serve on ad hoc committees for such things as land acquisition, water supplies, road planning […]
