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Meeting Name: Town Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/27/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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CD 26-012 1  MinutesTo approve the Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Council meeting.   Not available Not available
26-008 1  OrderTo receive public comment and act on a proposed zone change request from William Hartley to amend the official Town of Windham land use map to rezone the portion of the parcel at 35 Dylan Way, identified on Tax Map 23, Lot 4A-1, currently zoned Farm (F) to Light-density Residential (RL), so the entire parcel would then have the same zoning requirements.   Not available Video Video
26-009 1  OrderTo receive public comment and act on proposed amendments to Chapter 120 Land Use Ordinance of the Code of the Town of Windham, Article 4 Zoning Districts and Article 5 Performance Standards pertaining to Kennels in Commercial Districts, whereby Major Kennels would be redefined to include dog daycares and overnight boarding for more than four dogs or cats as a conditional use in the C-1, C-1N and C-2 districts, and add additional performance standards in §120-531.   Not available Video Video
26-010 1  OrderTo authorize the disbursement of $825 from the Substance Prevention Grant Program Fund (1000-24047) to the R.S.U. 14 Odyssey of the Mind program, that helps students improve their creative problem-solving skills, provides healthy ways to process emotions, reduce stress, build self-esteem and ultimately reduces the appeal of substance use, as recommended by the Substance Prevention Grant Committee.   Not available Video Video
26-011 1  OrderThe Town Council has the following recommendations for Maine LD 1829 implementation and legislative refinement. WHEREAS, The Town of Windham recognizes that Maine faces a significant housing shortage that affects residents, workers, families, and the overall economic vitality of our communities; and WHEREAS, the Maine Legislature enacted LD 1829 in June of 2025 with the stated intent of building housing for Maine families and attracting workers to Maine businesses by expanding allowable housing density statewide; and WHEREAS, the Town of Windham has already demonstrated being part of the solution to Maine’s housing shortage with progressive zoning practices and acknowledges efforts to remove barriers that increase housing supply and affordability in other Towns and Cities within Maine with restrictive zoning practices; and WHEREAS, while the Town of Windham acknowledges the State’s goals of increasing housing supply, the implementation requirements of LD 1829 present critical challenges that threaten our ability to manage growth responsibly and maintain the quality of life our r   Not available Video Video
26-012 1  OrderTo authorize the Town Manager to endorse an application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the proposed “Project Home”, formerly known as the Quality Housing Coalition, which is a multi-community block grant co-sponsored with the Town of Scarborough and City of Westbrook.   Not available Video Video
26-013 1  OrderTo appoint Melissa Young, currently serving as an alternate on the Planning Board, to the vacated regular seat for the remainder of the existing term ending February 15, 2027.   Not available Video Video
26-016 1  OrderTo approve a charge for an East Windham Steering Committee.   Not available Video Video
CD 26-013 1  CorrespondenceCharter Communications - Upcoming Changes to Spectrum Channels.   Not available Not available
CD 26-014 1  CorrespondenceLetter of Thanks - Sweetser.   Not available Not available
CD 26-003 1  Discussion ItemNIMS/ICS Training.   Not available Video Video
CD 26-007 1  Discussion ItemFire-Rescue Department Update.   Not available Video Video
CD 26-011 1  Discussion Item2026 Council and Subcommittee Meetings.   Not available Video Video
CD 26-010 1  Discussion ItemFY 2025 Audit Presentation.   Not available Video Video