City of Biddeford Joins Facebook

The City of Biddeford has launched its first Facebook page in an effort to enhance its communication with citizens.

The new “City Government Biddeford Maine” page will be used to provide relevant updates on all City departments, includi...

Biddeford Residents Encouraged to Improve Recycling Habits

The Public Works Department urges residents to take the time to read and implement the guidelines on the flyers that will be attached to their recycling bins after their waste is collected beginning next week. Due to changing markets, the costs of disposi...

City Takes First Steps Towards 3 Lincoln Street Redevelopment

Mayor Alan Casavant announced that the community has entered into discussions with James Brady and Brian Eng to develop the remainder of 3 Lincoln Street, presently proposed as the site of the city’s first parking garage. Brady and Eng will deve...

Lincoln Street Construction Update: Work Will Improve Water Quality and Downtown Walkability

The upcoming phase of construction on Lincoln Street will contribute to the City of Biddeford’s efforts to separate sewer lines throughout the city and improve downtown walkability.

In a previous phase of downtown upgrades in 2011, the City completed sewer...

Ad Hoc Community Center Review Committee to Open the Floor for Feedback at Listening Session

On Wednesday, September 19, the Mayor’s Ad Hoc Community Center Review Committee will hold a listening session to hear from the community on the value of the J. Richard Martin Community Center. The listening session, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p...

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...

City Program Offers Assistance for Physical Improvements to Downtown Buildings

Members of Biddeford’s downtown business community are encouraged to apply for funding assistance to restore their buildings through the Downtown Improvement and Business Assistance Program. The program, administered by the Planning and Development Depart...

Public Notice: Clam Flats to be Closed

Per the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the Biddeford clam flats will be closed beginning August 1, 2018 and will be closed through August and September for water quality reasons. This closure is in effect for commercial and recreational clammers.

Lincoln Street Redevelopment to Include Construction in Downtown

Residents are warned to anticipate street closures and traffic pattern changes in Biddeford’s downtown as the City undertakes a major construction project this fall. The work, which is expected to begin the week of August 20, will improve Lincol...

City Officials Celebrate Police Department Accreditation

The Biddeford Police Department joined an elite group of law enforcement agencies that have received national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). This honor, awarded to only 5 percent of law enfor...

City Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Biddeford a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), marking the eighth consecutive year that the...

City Places Traffic Calming Planter on Main Street

Press Release

July 19, 2018

BIDDEFORD — A new flower planter installed on Main Street in Biddeford on Wednesday aims not just to improve the street’s aesthetics, but to slow down traffic. The planter box, placed in a no-parking ...

City Commits Tax Rate of $19.70 for Fiscal Year 2019

Press Release

July 12, 2018

Increased Development Drives Down City Tax Rate

BIDDEFORD — Rising property values and a spate of new development have led to a lower property tax rate this year, but residents are being advised escalating property value...

Draft Parking Management Program Available for Review

The draft Parking Management Program document is available for public review by clicking the "Additional Info..." link below.  The draft document outlines proposed changes to time-limited parking spaces as part of an overall management ...

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.

Adopted 2018-2019 Work Plan

On January 16, 2018, the Biddeford City Council (Council) adopted a prioritized work plan for projects and activities. The priority list will assist the city manager and city staff with ensuring time and resources are directed toward appropriate projects ...

2019 Capitol Improvement Projects

City Departments put together their lists of needs over the next five years in the area of capital spending for vehicles and equipment, infrastructure upgrades or other major cost items. These requests are consolidated into a Plan book, which is forwarded...