Now Seeking Applications for Biddeford Youth Advisory Council

The City of Biddeford is seeking applications for the first program year of the Biddeford Youth Advisory Council. The purpose of the Youth Advisory Council is to promote civic engagement among a younger generation of community members and to build a sense...

School Budget Validation Referendum Election

The School Budget Validation Referendum Election will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. 

All Election Day voting will take place at Biddeford High School, Tiger Gym on Maplewood Avenue. The polling place will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Information for Non-Resident Recreational Shellfish License Applicants

In an effort to eliminate having to wait outside in line, the City has implemented a VOUCHER program. These VOUCHERS will be given to the first 60 people who desire to purchase a Non-Resident Recreational Shellfish License starting on May 31^st. 

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Free Compost Dropoff Program Launches at Recycling Center

The City of Biddeford is partnering with We Compost It! to provide a free composting program at the Recycling Center for all Biddeford residents.

To participate in the program, residents can collect their food waste at home and dump it in the compost colle...

April 2 City Council Meeting Review

The April 2 City Council meeting included several agenda items related to downtown redevelopment.

The City of Biddeford has entered into a Master Plan Agreement with BE Fitler, LLC for the development of the City-owned property at 3 Lincoln Street. The Mas...

Council Approves Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban

The Biddeford City Council has approved an ordinance change that will prohibit Biddeford retailers from providing single-use plastic bags.

The ban on single-use plastic bags applies to all grocery and convenience stores, markets, pharmacies, restaurants, t...

Biddeford Adopts New Public Engagement Platform

The City of Biddeford is excited to announce the launch of Polco, an innovative engagement platform where residents can directly provide input to the local government decision-making process. City officials will post questions directly to residents on Pol...

Restoration Work on City Hall Clock Begins

It’s time to restore the Biddeford City Hall clock!

Balzer Family Clock Works removed the E. Howard & Co. clock from Biddeford City Hall on March 28 to begin to make the necessary repairs that will allow the clock to tell time once again.

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South Street Construction and Main Street Sidewalk Work to Begin April 1

April 1 marks the first day of work on two construction projects in Biddeford.

The South Street construction project is set to resume on Monday after being paused for the winter months. Crews will begin by working to replace infrastructure below the roadwa...

Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Documents Posted

The Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Proposal is available for review here. For an easy way to provide input on the budget process, visit www.polco.us/Biddeford and answer the latest survey questions.

Mayor's Welcome to Biddeford

Welcome to Biddeford!Incorporated in 1853, Biddeford was once known as a textile mill town. While we’ve gone through quite a few changes since then, we’re staying true to that legacy, creating a 21st-century economy centered around our...

Opt-Out of Delivery of Unsolicited Printed or Written Materials Now Available

Effective on January 1, 2018, Biddeford residents may opt-out of delivery of unsolicited printed or written materials.  For more information and to compete the opt-out form click on "Additional Info..." below.