Scarborough, Maine Print
Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
12/19/2018
Lead Agency: Scarborough Community Services
Government Agency
Action Plan Download
Scarborough plans to enhance infrastructure like sidewalks and bathrooms, introduce a snow removal program, and construct a pavilion. Transportation initiatives will include educating residents on bus routes and establishing a volunteer ride program. Housing plans include providing education on tax assistance, maintenance programs, increasing senior services awareness, and improving safety checks. Scarborough will support activity groups, senior library programs, wellness fairs, and education programs. The town aims to foster intergenerational programs, community shows, and increased senior involvement in events. Civic Participation will be boosted with volunteer fairs, raising awareness of committee openings, and revitalizing the Senior Advisory Board. Communication efforts will circulate senior-centric information, update resources, provide computer classes, and build a social media presence. The town will provide senior meals and host emergency preparedness events.
Action Plan Highlights
Outdoor Spaces
Scarborough is embarking on a series of projects to enhance outdoor spaces and infrastructure. Key areas of focus include: 1. Sidewalk and Crosswalk Evaluation: The town plans to conduct an assessment of its sidewalks, crosswalks, and overall walkability to ensure they are safe and accessible. 2. Snow Removal Program: Scheduled for May 2023, Scarborough intends to develop a snow removal program involving SCS, AFS, SPW, and the SHS Key Club to ensure smooth pedestrian traffic during winter. 3. Improved Bathroom Access: Steps will be taken to make bathrooms more accessible in public areas, ensuring that they are easy to reach and use by all citizens. 4. Increased Seating: The town is set to increase the number of benches throughout the town, providing more resting places for pedestrians. 5. Outdoor Pavilion: A new outdoor pavilion is planned to be built in Memorial Park. This will provide a covered, communal space for outdoor activities and events.Transportation
Scarborough will provide bus route education, conduct a volunteeer ride program (reach out to other age-friendly community programs), and create a transportation guideHousing
Scarborough is implementing various programs to aid and educate residents. These initiatives include informing residents about Tax Assistance Programs, liaising with Fix It programs from other towns for possible replication, and a weatherization program. The town will also enhance awareness of existing services for seniors, such as meals on wheels, SPL delivery, SFD smoke detectors, SPD sand delivery, and free beach passes. Efforts will be made to increase access to sand for seniors and improve safety/wellness checks availability.
