RECENT UPDATES 

Town Meeting Election

The Town Meeting Election will be held on June 8, 2021 at the Kittery Community Center Gymnasium, located at 120 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME.  The polls will be open from 8 AM - 8 PM.

Nomination Papers Available

Nomination papers for TWO (2) Town Council members un-expired seats are available at the Town Clerks’ office, located at 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME. ONE (1) seat will expire on November 8, 2022 and ONE (1) seat will expire on November 13, 2023. Nomination papers may be obtained Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and must be returned to the Town Clerk by 6:00 p.m., on April 8, 2021. Candidates must meet all the qualifications for that office. 

If any potential candidate would like to receive Nomination Papers by mail due to social distancing practices, please contact the Town Clerks’ office at 207-475-1313 or at kestee@kitteryme.org.

GET REGISTERED

If you're not yet registered to vote, you need to submit a Maine Voter Registration Application.

Here are the links to the official State of Maine Secretary of State website for the necessary form:

• For the fillable PDF form, please click here.
• For instructions on how to complete the form, please click here.

• Move or change your address.
• Have an updated address due to the Town changing your street name or street number.
• Change your name.
  • When updating a voter registration card due to a name change, you must include a certified copy citing the change through Marriage, Death or Legal Name change through a court system.
• Wish to change your party.

Rank Choice Voting Information:

Rank Choice Voting (RCV) has now been implemented for the upcoming June election.  Provided below is a link to additional resources offered by the Secretary of State's office regarding Rank Choice Voting.

• Resources for Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) 
• Are you ready for Ranked Choice Voting?

Other Resources:

• Voter Registration Form
• Absentee Voting in Maine
• Federal Post Card Application
• Information on Voter Eligibility in Maine
• Your Right to Vote in Maine
• Maine Voting Residence Fact Sheet

Town of Kittery COVID-19 Response

The Town of Kittery is actively monitoring updates from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the Maine CDC regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).  Our first responders and public safety staff continue to receive information and participate in safety briefings with the Maine CDC. Town employees have been provided with guidance to pretect themselves and the public.

The Town of Kittery has protocols in place and is prepared to respond as conditions warrant.  The Town will be making decisions based on the most recent information available and will post updates regarding events, meetings and public activities as soon as new information is available.

Residents are encouraged to visit the Maine CDC page for the latest on the situation by clicking here.

Please visit the following links for additional information:

• Center for Disease Control - COVID-19
• COVID-19 Fact Sheet
• Town of Kittery COVID-19 Information & Closures
• Town Manager's Emergency Proclamation - May 2, 2020
  • Town Manager's Emergency Proclamation Notice of Expiration - March 31, 2021
• COVID-19 Response - Office of Governor Mills
• Crisis Resources
• Contact Free Services & Resources at Town Hall
• Town of Kittery Reopening Update - March 2021

COVID-19 Update - April 13, 2021:

York Hospital is now registering community members who are Maine residents, age 16+ for COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Eligible residents may sign up for a vaccine appointment via York Hospital's online Waiting List at: https://covidvaccine.yorkhospital.com.
  • The online form is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • The online form will request a full name, date of birth, phone number and email address, if available.
• To be added to the Waiting List via telephone, please call 207-752-8685, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM - 5 PM.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations, including the Maine vaccine timeline, please visit www.yorkhospital.com/vaccines.

Additional Vaccine Information:

• To seek out alternative options for your vaccine, additional vaccination sites can be found by visiting https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/vaccination-sites.
• For the latest information from York Hospital, please visit: https://yorkhospital.com/covid-19-updates.

March 31, 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Proclamation - Notice of Expiration

March 30, 2021

Town of Kittery Reopening Update

Following the State’s lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions and safety protocols, the Town of Kittery will be following suit by beginning its next phase of reopening. 

Effective April 1, 2021, the Town will end its local Emergency Proclamation, and begin lifting some restrictions to allow for many services and activities to resume with appropriate safety precautions. 

The Governor’s Emergency Declaration and Executive Orders regarding face coverings, gatherings and capacity limits remain in effect, and will continue to govern safety protocols in public spaces and private businesses in Kittery.

For the Town of Kittery's full Reopening Update, please click here.

March 29, 2021:

Local Vaccination Clinic - May 4, 2021 - Gorges Road Fire Station

The Kittery Fire Department is hosting a local vaccination clinic on May 4 at the Gorges Road Fire Station.  Any eligible resident of Maine may sign-up for the vaccination by clicking here.

The Fire Department is pleased to be able to offer this vaccination clinic in our area.  Chief David O’Brien is coordinating the vaccination clinic through the Incident Management Team of the York County EMA.  He is working with our team of Firefighters, and Stewards Ambulance Service to ensure a safe and efficient process for administering shots in one day.   This is not a drive-through clinic. 

We are encouraging residents in the Kittery/Eliot area to sign up.  We understand traveling to a supercenter or York may be a challenge for some of our residents. This clinic offers a closer option to get vaccinated.

The Fire Department is hoping to host additional clinics in the coming months, as the State of Maine continues to accelerate access to vaccine throughout the state.

March 23, 2021

Transportation to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

There are now more transportation options for Mainers who need a ride to and from a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.  Free transportation is available for people who do not have access to reliable transportation, are unable to drive, or are otherwise unable to travel to their appointment.

To download/print the information, please click here.

March 17, 2021

March 8, 2021

York Hospital is now registering community members for COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Eligible residents may sign up for a vaccine appointment via York Hospital's online Waiting List at: https://covidvaccine.yorkhospital.com.
  • The online form is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • The online form will request a full name, date of birth, phone number and email address, if available.
• To be added to the Waiting List via telephone, please call 207-752-8685, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM - 5 PM.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations, including the Maine vaccine timeline, please visit www.yorkhospital.com/vaccines.

Additional Vaccine Information:

• York Hospital is currently registering community members who are Maine residents age 50 and over, and Educator/Child Care Providers.
  • Educators and Child Care Providers are encourages to use pharmacies indicated by state (Hannaford, Walgreen's and Walmart) as their vaccine supply is being dedicated solely to educators, and you are likely to be scheduled sooner for your vaccine. 
• To seek out alternative options for your vaccine, additional vaccination sites can be found by visiting https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/vaccination-sites.
• For the latest information from York Hospital, please visit: https://yorkhospital.com/covid-19-updates.

January 19, 2021

With COVID-19 numbers still rising, the Town of Kittery is making every effort to keep the public and our staff safe by offering a variety of contact free services.  Many Town Hall and Customer Service center related services are available online, saving you a trip inside the building.

For a helpful list of services and resources available at Town Hall, please click here.

December 4, 2020

Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Recovery Grant Portal Open 

The Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Recovery Grant Program is focused on supporting Maine’s service sector small businesses, such as restaurants, bars, tasting rooms, lodging and retail shops. The grant program will evaluate needs based on gross sales loss between March and September 2020, compared to the same time in 2019. Eligible applicants may receive up to $20,000.  Grants will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. 

The application portal will is open effective 9:00 AM on Friday, December 4, 2020 on the DECD website found here.  The application portal will remain open until funds are depleted.

For more information on the program, including eligibility criteria, application instructions and more, please click here.

October 22, 2020

Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program Phase II - Deadline Extended

The deadline for Phase II of the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program has been extended to October 29, 2020.

For more information, please click here.

September 23, 2020

Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program Phase II

The state of Maine has announced Phase II of the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program, providing financial relief to small businesses and nonprofits in Maine. Eligibility for the grant program has been expanded. 

• The new application deadline is October 23, 2020

For more information, please click here.

September 2, 2020

Fort Foster Seasonal Update

Effective Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Fort Foster will be open on weekends only.

• Parking will be prohibited within 75 feet of the gate to provide safe turn-around space for vehicles.  
• Parking will be available on the outbound side of Pocahontas Road.
• Parking will be prohibited on the inbound side of Pocahontas Road.

Per CDC guidelines, dogs must be on leash at Fort Foster at all times.

Please observe all signage to insure safe social distancing in the parking lots, trails, and open areas. Face masks are recommended for all visitors.

For more information about protecting yourself and others from COVID-19 while visiting parks and recreational facilities, please click here.

August 25, 2020

Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program

The state of Maine has announced the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program, providing financial relief to small businesses and nonprofits in Maine. Businesses with 50 employees or fewer are eligible to apply. The application deadline is September 9, 2020. 

For more information, please click here.

August 17, 2020

The Town of Kittery is Open for Business