The Lewiston City Council met to discuss several policy and administrative items. Key topics included updates on the city's wayfinding signage project and proposed revisions to the Solid Waste Ordinance and the Cart2Curb service framework. The council addressed the upcoming municipal election warrant, amendments to the traffic schedule regarding overnight parking on Winter Street and reserved parking on Pine Street, and a business license renewal for an outpatient addiction treatment clinic. Additionally, the agenda covered amendments to various city ordinances and policies, including those related to unregistered vehicles, the Administrative Code, and municipal parking fees, alongside authorization for agreements with the Lewiston-Auburn Community Market and Kaydenz Kitchen Pantry.
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The Council addressed several key items, including appointments to the School Committee and Housing Committee. Significant legislative action included public hearings and final passage of ordinances regarding residential rental properties, removal of rental registration requirements from building codes, amendments to amusement and entertainment permits, zoning changes for the No Name Pond Conservation Overlay District, and amendments to solid waste regulations. The Council also approved development agreements with Eco Hospitality Consultants and Bates Mill, LLC, authorized the disposition of a city-owned property, rescinded a previous vote regarding the Council Presidency and elected a new President, and placed a proposal for the creation of a Charter Commission on the upcoming ballot.
Jul 7, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Lewiston City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council conducted an executive session to discuss a legal matter. Key actions included the approval of traffic schedule amendments regarding trash collection parking prohibitions and police parking, authorization of a municipal quitclaim deed for 38 Larrabee Road, and approval of property dispositions for 71 Brigham Street, 1 Carver Street, and 9 Ceres Avenue. Appointments were made to the Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee. The Council accepted a report on petition signatures regarding the Syringe Service Program ordinance and moved to send amendments to a citizen referendum. Public hearings were held to approve increased water rates, outdoor entertainment permits for several local events, and an amendment to parks and recreation ordinances. Additionally, the Council authorized a credit enhancement agreement for the Martel School Apartments Phase III and discussed organized event permits on city property.
Mar 5, 2026·Strategic plan
City of Lewiston Consolidated Plan 2026-2030
The City of Lewiston's 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan outlines priorities for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to benefit low and moderate-income residents. The plan's objectives include providing essential public services, increasing safe and affordable housing, creating economic opportunities, and preserving and improving public facilities and infrastructure. Emerging priorities emphasize addressing homelessness, expanding wrap-around services for seniors and the homeless, improving rental property standards, enhancing youth programs and recreational facilities, supporting affordable childcare, increasing housing stock and accessibility, and fostering community collaboration for property improvements.
